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19 tEcumsEh dRama play photos

20 - 21 auGust BiRthdays

24 FitnEss calEndER

28 doctoR’s notEBook

36 FostER caRE

Visitation to Homelands

Tecumseh Drama Play

The AST Cultural Preservation Department took Tribal Elders to Chillicothe Ohio, to view the

play Tecumseh, at Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre. The Tribal members were treated to an VIP

Experience which included; back stage tour, dinner at the Terrace Buffet and a meet & greet with

the cast. More photos from the trip inside the newsletter.

Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

Isaac Gibson

Lt. Governor

John Johnson

Secretary

Leah Bates

Treasurer

Kenneth Blanchard

Representative

Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com

Governor’s Report

Hello friends, neighbors, relatives and Tribal members at large!

Here in the Shawnee area we have had a rise in local temperatures and it is

being stated that we are going to be facing a ‘heat dome’. We started out with

some extended showers and then it became humid and hot. But thanks to those

early showers we have been seeing an increase in our mosquito population.

The City of Shawnee is trying to resolve this problem by spraying our City in

sections and making tablets available to Shawnee citizens who have standing

water. The recent Zika virus outbreak and ongoing developments with the

West Nile Virus has made this process necessary to ensure and/or minimize

the concern in our local area. I hope that your cities and/or communities, in

your respective areas, are looking at how to best resolve this concern as timely

intervention is important.

candidates are disputing the Election. This dispute is now in our tribal court

system. The Election Commission, after being notified of the dispute, continued

the swearing in of Anthony ‘Tadpole’ Johnson and Leah Bates. Due to this

action I requested guidance from the Attorney General as employees needed

to know who to report too. Once the dispute is resolved we can move forward

to address upcoming fiscal year issues/concerns that require resolving through

the assistance of newly elected officials. I look forward to the challenges and

opportunities this will mean for our tribe.

Court & Petition Actions of Note

Jeff and Isaac Gibson

As you may be aware both Isaac Gibson (the recently elected Lt. Governor)

and Jeff Gibson (former Representative and current TERO person) are being

tried for embezzlement, fraudulent use of a credit card, misusing public

monies, unlawful official action, and criminal conspiracy. On July 12th the

Special Prosecutor of the tribe and the Gibson’s attorney, Gary Pitchlynn came

before Judge Haddox to discuss the upcoming October trial dates for both

Gibson’s. The items discussed during this hearing were the exhibits or physical

or documentary evidence to be used during the trial(s) and potential witness

lists. The two attorneys and the Judge determined it best to create two separate

lists of exhibits for both Gibson’s. A pre-trial date has been set for August 9th

at 1:00 p.m. to further discuss the witness list(s) and exhibits.

Recently I learned of a petition the Gibson’s have going around asking for

tribal members to sign so that they can have me pay for their legal expenses.

This petition mistakenly states that I entered into an agreement with a special

prosecutor and that I am in violation of an order in a court case. It is unclear

to me how I can one be in violation of an order of a court case and be held

accountable for their legal fees as it’s my understanding the tribe has been

paying for their legal expenses. If you have questions in regard to who is

currently paying for the Gibson’s legal fees I suggest calling Leah Bates, our

Treasurer, as she is constitutionally responsible for financial transactions of

this tribe.

In case you may not recall who my two office staff is:

Twila Parker, an Absentee Shawnee tribal member, who is a full time

employee and works as my Assistant. Twila holds a Master’s degree in Human

Resources from the University of Oklahoma and is retired from the US postal

service after 30 years of service. She has served in the U.S. military and has

been and still is on multiple boards and committees. Her extended family is

long term residents in the Shawnee and Little Axe areas. Twila lives in Choctaw

with her husband, Rusty, a retiree of Tinker Airforce Base and their son, Sean.

Lesa Shaw, a Choctaw tribal member, is a part time employee and works

as the Senior Policy Analyst to this Office. Lesa holds a graduate certificate in

substance abuse counseling from the University of Utah and a Master’s degree

in public administration from the University of Oklahoma. She has over 25

years of administrative experience. Lesa is in her second year of office as City

Commissioner for Ward 5 in the City of Shawnee, an unpaid position. She

sits on several committees and boards and continues to do consulting work.

Lesa lives in Shawnee with her husband, Ron, an Osage Congressman and a

physician and with her son, Chris.

This summer we were fortunate to get Faith Brown, a Kiowa tribal member

and a certified school teacher, who during the school year is employed as a

Language Arts Specialist in the Tulsa area, to come help us on a special office

CATEGORY

JANUARY FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

TOTAL

COLLECTED

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

$6,629.54 $5,925.93 $6,695.50

$1,102.06 $11,858.67 $3,055.61

$100,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $100,000.00

$20,005.91 $10,776.88 $7,398.58 $10,826.58 $14,605.02 $10,799.58

$2,266.67 $1,609.65

$460.78

$919.02

$461.01 $2,698.05

$10,173.81 $16,449.81 $16,519.87 $15,797.40 $12,420.36 $12,691.64

$7,107.73 $1,052.86 $7,697.88 $17,197.56 $14,653.05 $16,595.49

$0.00

$35,267.31

$950,000.00

$74,412.55

$8,415.18

$84,052.89

$64,304.57

TOTAL TAXES

$146,183.66 $285,815.13 $238,772.61 $195,842.62 $203,998.11 $145,840.37 $0.00

$0.00

$1,216,452.50

$205.00 $0.00

$0.00

$1,213.45

0.10%

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $146,407.11 $285,960.13 $239,072.61 $196,117.62 $204,063.11 $146,045.37 $0.00

$0.00

$1,217,665.95

100%

Miscellaneous

$223.45

$145.00

$300.00

$275.00

$65.00

2.90%

78.02%

6.11%

0.69%

6.90%

5.28%

On Tuesday July 19th, 2016

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) along with

the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes co-hosted an event, to consult with Tribes in

creating the National Native American Veterans Memorial to recognize the proud

service of all of our Native American Veterans. They’re will be more consultations

throughout the country to gather input for the project and seek support for the

memorial. The projected completion date is November 2020. The AST Veterans

Association where invited to help post the colors for the event.

L to R; The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes Color Guard, Eddie Hamilton-Governor C & A Tribes, Cornell

Sankey Lt. Governor C & A Tribes, AST Color Guard.

Newly Elected Officers

Swearing in Ceremony

June 30, 2016

ELECTION COMMISSION

From the Election Commission

The Election was held on June 18 and the unofficial results were posted.

On June 23 protests were filed by both Twila Parker and Sherman Tiger. Their protests was “based on

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Election Ordinance, last modified on June 20, 2015, Article

IX- Voter Eligibility, Section 1-(D), (E), and (F) being followed to determine voter eligibility and whether

the cross check process outlined in Article IX, Section 2(B) was adhered to.”

The scheduled Oath Ceremony was held on June 27 with Isaac Gibson and Mary Birdtail declaring their

Oath of Office.

After the Oath Ceremony, the Election Commission met to decide if the protests were valid or invalid.

The decision was made that the protests were invalid and the election will stand. All parties were notified

of the decision.

The administration of the Oath to Leah Bates and Anthony Johnson was scheduled for Thursday, June

30. The Oath was administered to both.

On the afternoon of June 30 both Sherman Tiger and Twila Parker filed an appeal in tribal court. The

court date is yet to be set.

The Election Commission was informed by Representative Anthony Johnson that he was notified by the

Governor that he was not legally sworn in and was not eligible to make decisions.

The Election Commission was taken to court in Case CIV 2016-35 Kenneth Blanchard vs. Election

Commission. In court cases CIV 2016-57 Sherman Tiger and CIV 2016-58 Twila Parker filed an

appeal in Tribal court on the decision of the Election Commission to uphold the election and certify the

results. It left the Election Commission owing attorney fees in the amount of $10,149.66 for the

Blanchard case and the cost has not been determined yet for the other two cases. These extra expenses

will be paid out of General Funds. The Governor informed the Election Commission to use an outside

attorney instead of the Attorney General’s office in the above mentioned court cases.

Realty Department

Reminder:

• All trust land transactions must come through the Realty Office.

• Sales and/or any other trust land transactions must be authorized by the Realty Department and approved

by the BIA.

• Any trust land transactions not involving the Realty Department are invalid.

• Please keep addresses current with the Office of the Special Trustee for Indians @ 1-888-678-6836. This

will allow proper notification to be made to landowners on new leases and other information.

• Please keep addresses current with the Absentee Shawnee Enrollment Department. This allows the Realty

Department to cross-reference landowner addresses with the OST.

• lease visit www.indiantrust.com whereabouts unknown/Oklahoma/Absentee Shawnee Tribe, to see if

you or your relatives are on this list.

• Gift deed transactions will take time to get approved from the BIA.

• Negotiated sales must follow the proper procedures to ensure the transaction is considered for approval.

• A family member of a deceased landowner must initiate the probate process.

If anyone has any questions, please contact the Realty Department @ (405) 275-4030.

LAND BUY BACK PROGRAM

The Department of Interior recently advised they are expanding their schedule for implementing the Land Buy Back Program and

adding 63 additional locations for the period of 2018 through 2021. This program began making offers in 2013. It has paid over $740

million to individual landowners and restored the equivalent of nearly 1.5 million acres to tribal governments. This expansion brings the

number of locations being planned for the program to 105. This total includes 96 percent of all landowners with fractionated interests and

more than 98 percent of both purchasable fractional interests and equivalent acres in Program eligible areas. There are currently about

245,000 landowners holding approximately 3 million fractional interests across Indian Country.

The intent of the Buy Back program is to partner with tribal governments to stimulate new opportunities so that tribes can operate

more efficiently, enter into community discussions and create plans that ensure lands stay in trust. The Program implements the land

consolidation component of the Cobell settlement which provided $1.9 billion to purchase fractional interests in trust or restricted land

from willing sellers at fair market value within a ten year window. If a fractional land interest owner decides to sell their fraction you will

receive a payment directly into your individual Indian Money (IM) account. The lands purchased through this process are immediately

restored to tribal trust ownership to benefit the community and tribal members. In the upcoming months a Program representative will

be communicating with our tribe on the process and its implementation.

Our tribe is on the new expanded Program list and members with eligible fractional interests are encouraged to call the Trust Beneficiary

Call Center (Call Center) at 888-678-6836 and indicate whether you are a willing seller and/or to update contact information. By registering

as a willing seller it does NOT commit you to selling your land, nor will it guarantee an offer will be extended; it merely identifies your

interest and assist in advancing planning. Individual landowners can contact the Call Center, Office of the Special Trustee or BIA office to

learn more about your land and options available to you. You can also visit the Program site at: https://www.doi.gov/buybackprogram/

programimplementation-schedule.

AST HeAlTH SySTem - AuguST 2016

primary care providers to better manage care of the patients. Some of our

specialists also are on staff at several area hospitals, and pull surgery call.

This sometimes causes them to be late for appointments, but all specialists

deal with this and we are not immune to it. I ask that you please be patient

and understanding in the rare, but possible times, this may occur. Every

effort is made to advise the patients when this occurs, but sometimes due

to timing and cell phone connectivity notification to the health system by

the specialists have a lag time. We are improving everything we do, with

the patient always being the center of attention.

The health system’s most valuable resource - our people - and they

continue to display excellence for our tribal health system! I’m extremely

proud of our outstanding star performers again this month, and thank

them all for their contributions to our patients, their fellow employees,

and the tribe! Employee of the month in July for health was Mrs. Deidre

Yarbrough, Public Health, for her work as project officer for the health fair;

Team of the Month: The Health Fair Planning Committee; and the Special

Leadership Award: Dr. Karen Holubec-Sorsby, Dental, for going above and

beyond in patient care regarding a tribal youth member whereby she went

way beyond the extra mile to take care of a dental emergency. The health

employees continue to accomplish outstanding feats for our patients and

for each other, taking care of our internal and external customers/patients.

Thank you all for making an important difference in the lives and health of

all of our health system’s patients!

Both the NYPD (Native Youth Preventing Diabetes) Camp and the

PINS (Prevention in Native American Students) programs went extremely

well this year and we are proud of the huge turnout we received and of the

support of staff and volunteers! We hope to make next year’s events even

bigger and better than the outstanding ones this year! The 3rd Annual

Health System Health Fair on July 15th from 1-4 PM, was also a huge

success, thanks mainly to our team of volunteers, employees, vendors, the

support of the EC and Health Boards! Each year it continues to get bigger

and better as well, and I’m really proud of our health system for pulling off

another quality event!

Elder care and high risk fall patients as well as homebound tribal

members are always a concern to the Tribe and Health System. The health

system remains a full partner with the Tribe in caring for and coordinating

care for any tribal member that is homebound and has needs that we can

help with or service within our scope and authority to do so as a health

and wellness system. If you know of any tribal member who is homebound

and needs assistance medically, please contact administration at (405)

701-7621 so we can assist as best possible with resources or coordinate

assistance for these members in need.

We have added several specialists to the staff to make it both more

convenient to access specialty care on-site as well as save contract health

funds in doing so, allowing tests to be accomplished on-site and integration

of the patient’s health record into the health system’s database for the

Additional health related information:

• PlusCare Clinic has the ability to treat non-life threatening illnesses and

injuries on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed). This service is extended

to existing AST tribal members and other IHS eligible Native Americans who

are the ages of 2 years and up. If you are a new (AI/AN) patient to our health

system and are in need of our PlusCare services, please bring with you, your

CDIB card, a second form of identification and health insurance card(s), if

available. The location is 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK (former

Little Axe Clinic-near Thunderbird Casino/Norman). The phone number is

(405) 447-0477. Hours of operation are M-F 9 AM to 9 PM M-F 9 AM to

9 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM and holidays are 9 AM to 5 PM

(excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas).

• Emergency Dental Clinic is available every Monday from 8 AM to 11:30

AM at the Little Axe Health Center. Patients will be evaluated on a first

come, first serve basis and type of emergency care needed. Patients who

have suffered trauma or present infection will be considered before other as

well as established patients being considered before new patients. For more

information, please call (405) 447-0300.

• AST/Serviced Health System Native American Veterans: If you are currently

receiving services with the area VA Medical Center, please contact us today to

set up an appointment to have your services established with the AST Health

System at either the Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-5850 or Little Axe Health

Center (405) 447-0300.

• If you need CPR training, please contact the AST Health System’s Public

Health Office at (405) 447-0300 for scheduling and training opportunities.

• Contract Health Services (CHS) interactive phone menu helps patients

access the most appropriate service provider by calling (405) 701-7951 at the

Little Axe Health Center. This feature will speed up access to the patients

seeking services and follow-up to their care. We also have Contract Health

representatives available at our Shawnee location. Tribal members are able to

call Ms. Flo Mann, LPN or Ms. Laurie Webber, LPN at (405) 878-5850.

• Customer Service line is (405) 701-7623. Please direct all complaints or

compliments to this line for appropriate attention and/or response. Please

be assured that this is the best way to have each situation addressed, with

consistent updates from our Health Staff. After the investigations of all issues

are complete, our Health Director or a Clinic Administrator will personally

contact you with updates, decisions, or question pertaining to your case.

• The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during

work hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality or after hours you may

contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe at either (405) 701-7992 or via cell (405) 4810815 to start intervention assistance for tribal youth. If it is an emergency or

someone is at risk of harming themselves or others, please contact 911.

• The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool continues to be a valuable tool with

helping you decide what you need to do for compliance with the act. Please see

the ACA tab at the ASTHA Health Program’s Website: http://www.asthealth.

org/aca (Please visit our site today to find out what you need to do to protect

yourself and your family)!

• Emergency After hour Pharmacy Access: If you experience an emergent issue

after hours and receive a prescription that needs to be filled that same evening,

AST Health has provided access for Tribal members only at three (3) approved

Wal-green locations in Shawnee and Norman. You will need to submit your

prescription and it is mandatory to identify yourself with your AST CDIB

card and other appropriate ID. Then they shall fill your prescription. You will

have a 5-day limited fill on your prescription. Upon the first work/business

day, you can have the remaining balance of your prescription(s) transferred

to your AST pharmacy in either Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill your

remaining balance. The three (3) AST Health approved Walgreen service

locations are: 1427 North Harrison Street or at 600 Shawnee Mall Drive,

Shawnee, Oklahoma or 615 West Main Street, Norman, Oklahoma.

The Little Axe Health Center Drive-Thru Pharmacy is also available for

emergency fills, for tribal members only, from: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM MondayFriday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday and holidays from 9:00 AM to

5:00 PM excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas.

• Social Media: You can follow the AST Health System on Facebook and

receive the most current messages and announcements regarding your tribal

health care.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO TRIBAL MEMBERS, TRIBAL MEMBER EMPLOYEES

The May/June 2015 flooding and tornadoes resulted in a FEMA disaster declaration DR-4222. With this declaration is a Grant for Disaster Case

Management which is being administered by Oklahoma State Emergency Management Department. This funding is designed to assist in the long-term

care of families impacted by this event.

Two Oklahoma communities in particular, Cache and Lexington, were hit very hard by this tragedy, and Oklahoma Emergency Management is

looking to lend assistance to those families in any way possible through their many resources. If there are any tribal members that were impacted by the

effects of the May/June 2015 flooding and tornadoes, there is assistance available.

Linda Garcia, Public and Individual Assistance Tribal Liaison, Department of Emergency Management, State of Oklahoma, cell phone: 918-640-7806,

email: linda.garcia@oem.ok.gov. Ms. Garcia is the contact person for this program and you can contact her directly.

Prepare for Emergencies Now: Information for People with Disabilities

Preparing Makes Sense for People With Disabilities, and Access and Functional Needs. There are 3 Steps to consider in this process:

1. GET A KIT of emergency supplies – Basic Supplies

➢ Water – 1 gallon per person per day for at least 3 days (72 hours) for drinking & sanitation

➢ Food – At least a 3 day supply that are nonperishable and a can opener

➢ Battery powered or hand crank radio and extra batteries

➢ Flashlight & extra batteries

➢ First Aid Kit

➢ Whistle to Signal for help

➢ Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

➢ Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

➢ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

➢ Local Maps

➢ Pet Supplies for your pet/service animal, food, extra water and supplies

2. Make a Plan for What you will do in an emergency

➢ Create a Personal Support Network – a list of family and friends keep list in emergency kit

➢ Develop a Family Communication Plan – plan on how you will communicate during emergencies

➢ Deciding to Stay or Go – if you are instructed to evacuate by officials, make arrangements for transportation assistance in advance

➢ Consider your Service Animal or Pets – if you leave for safer place such as a shelter find out in advance if the shelter will take animals

➢ Staying Put – there may be certain situations when its best to stay where you and avoid any uncertainty outside

➢ Evacuation – plan on where you will go and how you will get there, check in advance for shelters that meet needs of person with disabilities

and access; have more than one destination to evacuate to

➢ Fire Safety – plan two ways out of every room; check for items that may block your escape path

➢ Finances – arrange electronic payments for your paycheck and federal benefits or use prepaid debit card if you don’t have a banking

account

➢ Include Medications and Medical Supplies – if you take medicine or use medical supplies on a daily basis, make sure you have what you

need to me it on your own for at least a week

➢ Include Emergency Documents – include copies of important documents in your emergency supply kit such as family records, medical

records, wills, deeds, social security number, charge and bank account information, etc. Place them is a waterproof container

3. Be Informed About What Might Happen – It’s important to say informed about what might happen and know what types of emergencies

are likely to affect your community. Be prepared to adapt this information to your personal circumstances and make every effort to follow

instructions received from authorities on scene. Above all, stay calm, be patient, and think before you act. With these simples preparations, you

can be ready for the unexpected.

For more detailed information, visit www.ready.gov. GET READY NOW.

Contact information:

Emergency Management Coordinator can be reached at the Tribal Police Department 405-275-3200, or cell phone number 405-740-1562 and at this

email address: lday@astribe.com.

INDIAN CHILD WELFARE (ICW)

The Absentee Child Welfare Department got the honor of speaking to our youth that participated in AST Summer Camp

this year about the Indian Child Welfare Act. Tresha Spoon had gone over the act with them earlier and each child wrote about

why they supported ICWA. Those responses are now displayed on a wall in the ICW department. Julie Wilson explained

what the CPS/Foster Care worker does on a daily basis. Camp participants learned about the different types of child abuse that

children can experience. Children learned why some adults abuse children. “PANTS” was discussed. “PANTS” is a program

that discusses sexual abuse. P-Privates are private, A-Always remember your body belongs to you, N-No means No, T- Talk

about secrets that upset you, S- Speak up someone can help. The ICW Department encourages parents to talk to their children

about the dangers of sexual abuse and inform them of the tactics that an abuser will use when looking for child victims. While

sexual abuse is often a difficult subject to discuss with our children it is an important one to discuss at an early age to ensure

their safety.

If you have any questions about discussing Sexual Abuse with your child/children, please do not hesitate to call the ICW

department.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

HEARTLINE EMERGENCY

911

211

Police, Fire, Ambulance

State of Oklahoma

TRIBAL POLICE

TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER

405-275-3200

405-740-1562 (Cell)

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

Pottawatomie County

SHERIFF

CITY POLICE

HEALTH DEPT.

405-701-8888

405-321-1600

405-749-1591

Cleveland County

Norman

Cleveland County

OG&E

405-272-9595

1-800-522-6870

Report Power Outage

CANADIAN VALLEY

405-382-3680

Power Outage

DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

HIGHWAY PATROL

1-800-522-0206

405-425-4385

State of Oklahoma

Road Conditions

AUGUST 5-21. 2015

Sunday

Monday

Chef Salad

w/ Ham

Eggs & Chez

Crackers/Pineapples

National

Navajo Code

Talker Day

Tuesday

Egg Roll

Stir Fry Veggies

Rice

Banana &

Strawberry Glaze

Kraut & Wieners

Green Beans

Bread

Peaches

Ham

Black eye peas

Sweet pot.

Bread

Pudding

Hamburger

LTOP

Onion Rings

Ice Cream

Wednesday

Baked Chicken

Scalloped Pot.

Veggies

Mixed Fruit

Pork Chop

Boiled Pot.

Tossed Salad*

Bread

Applesauce

Pizza

Tossed Salad*

Mandarin

Oranges

Tater Tot

Casserole

Green Beans

Pears

Chicken Fried Steak

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Veggies

Applesauce

BBQ Pork

Sandwiches

Baked Beans

Watermelon

Chili Dogs

French Fries

Onions, Chez

Goulash

Squash

Bread

Mixed Fruit

Turkey Wrap

LTO

Black-eyed Pea

Salad

Apple

Fish

Mac & Chez

Coleslaw

Mandarin Oranges

AUGUST 14TH

AST DAY

Spaghetti

w/ meat sauce

Brussel Sprouts

Garlic Bread

Cake

Baked Potato

Ham, Chez,

Onions

Brocc & Chez

Vanilla Pudding

Ham & Chez

Sandwich

LTOP

Fruit Salad

Chips

Pinto Beans

w/ ham

Cornbread

Steakfries

Cake

Friday

Saturday

Scrambled Eggs

Biscuit

Sausage Gravy

Scrambled Eggs

Bacon

Toast

Tropical Fruit

Scrambled Eggs

Biscuit

Sausage Gravy

AST DAY

COMPLEX WILL BE

CLOSED

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY

BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

11AM TO 1PM

9AM TO 11AM

NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!

CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030

EXT 6227 or 6270

OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

August 3rd, National Watermelon Day!!!

AUGUST 5TH

Thursday

this day AST complex will be closed and no meals will be served

or delivered.

Navajo Code Talkers Day

The Navajos are a tribe of the Native Americans who inhabited the western parts of North America.

During the Second World War, American army found it extremely difficult to send coded messages

through the cipher machines due to the dense jungles in the Pacific Islands. As days passed it became

very important to send information to the air bases from the battle fields without passing thought the

Japanese radars.

They offered to become code talkers and used Navajo language to transmit the English messages across

the radio. Though the Japanese could hear them, they could not understand a word of it nor could they

decipher it. This saved many lives which helped the USA to win the war. In recognition of their service

to the nation, President Ronald Regan declared in 1982, that August 14th should be officially recognized

as a day to honor Navajo code talkers

AUGUST 16TH - National Joke Day-A good laugh is the best stress buster that one can think of. There is

no information regarding the origin of Joke Day. Nor is there any data on who was responsible for

creating this day. However, Joke day does exist and it is observed on the 16th of August each year. So

set aside your worries for a day, on the 16th of August, and get ready to laugh and share your laughter

with others. Remember, laughter is, as always, the best medicine.

Remember to keep yourself hydrated, drink that water!!!!

Stay cool and have a great summer!!

Any questions or comments or suggestions please feel free to call us at 405-275-4030 ext. 6227 - visit us

on the tribal website astribe.com

OLYPMICS AUGUST 5 – AUGUST 21!!!! GO USA!! GO USA!!

HEALTH BOARD

There will be (2) two positions up for renew or new appointment on Health Board, if you wish to be

considered for these openings, please submit contact information, attach a cover letter and resume to AST

Secretary-2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, Ok 74801. You may submit all documents by e-mail to

secretary@astribe.com

Name:___________________________________________ CDIB#:_______________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________________ State/Zip______________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________ Alt Phone:_____________________________________

Email:__________________________________________ Date:___________________________________________

Sec. 4 Qualifications:

At Least (2) two Directors must be AST Tribal members (18 years or older) with Health care experience. All

others Directors must have sufficient professional experience in various fields (e.g. business, accounting, public

service, law, administration, etc.) to contribute productively to the operation of the Board. All appointees are

subject to a background check. No employee or staff member of the Absentee Shawnee tribal health care

system may simultaneously serve on the Board.

OILS

2016 Employee BLS HCP

CPR

Our next generation

is depending on you.

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services will be at the Tribal Court House,

Bldg. #3 each month on the 2nd Thursday from 9am-12pm.

Date

Time

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization

that provides free legal services to low income Native Americans

in Oklahoma. To be eligible for services you must fall within OILS

income guidelines.

Location

January 19, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

February 2, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

March 8, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

April 12, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

May 10, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

June 14, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

July 12, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

August 9, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

September 13, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

October 11, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

November 8, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

December 6, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

Please call Kathy at 7997 or email me at kheldenbrand@astribe.com or

Call Gloria at 7600 or email her at gseeley@astribe.com or

Call Deidre at 7190 or email her at dyarbrough@astribe.com

Contact information:

MAKE TIME. SAVE THE DATE.

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS)

Our legacy depends not only on those who have come before us. But

“Health Awareness for All Generations:

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Oklahoma City, celebrate

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good that comes from taking care of our youth. With

1 p.m.-4 p.m. • Friday, July 15, 2016

Little Axe Health Center

Telephone:

(405)tainment

943-6457

and exhibits, raffle drawings and more. Join us on July 15!

health screenings and information, a cultural dance demo, kids’ enter-

15951 Little Axe Drive • Norman, Oklahoma

more information, contact Public Health at 405.447.0300.

Telephone: (800)For658-1497

Facsimile: (405) 917-7060

HEALTH SYSTEM

SHAWNEE CLINIC

AST PHARMACY

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

Behavioral Health Services

When requesting refills, please provide 24 hour notice

until pick-up. The most efficient method is to have your

refill numbers ready when you call the Pharmacy, and

use our automated system.

Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed.

If you would like to receive a text message to your cell

phone when your medications are ready for pick-up,

please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with

your current cell phone number.

Please inform us of changes in address, phone number,

insurance and other contact information (changes at

registration do not flow to pharmacy).

Office Hours

Monday-thru-Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Little Axe Clinic

15951 Little Axe Drive

Norman, OK 73025

Ph. 405-701-7987

If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call

either Pharmacy or stop by and speak with one of our

Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your

pharmaceutical needs!

Shawnee Clinic

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Ph. 405-878-4716

Services are offered through:

Little Axe Clinic & Shawnee Clinic for all Federally

Recognized Tribes.

Hours of Operation:

Little Axe: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

(7:30am-5:30pm Drive-Thru)

Phone-(405)292-9530

Shawnee: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Phone-(405)878-5859

AST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

For counseling information, contact:

Shawnee BH:

Roberta Cooper (405) 878-4716

Little Axe BH:

Rolanda Smith

(405)701-7987

We are open through the lunch hour!!

Women’s

H e al t h

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THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

OF EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE

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Women’s Health Services

Located in the Primary Health Care

Providing & Promoting Preventative Health

for All Women

Services include:

Thank You,

AST Pharmacy Staff

h Adult immunizations

h Breast & Pelvic Exams

h Mammogram Referral

h Bone Density Studies

AFTER HOUR PHARMACY NOTIFICATION

Information about:

•

The Walgreens located at 100 12th Avenue NE in Norman,

OK is no longer contracted with the AST Health System

to pay for after hour emergency prescriptions due to losing its

24-hour service status.

Tribal members may now take prescriptions to:

Walgreens

615 W. Main St

Norman, OK

(405) 573-5019

Health Promotion

Quitting Smoking

Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs

Nutrition

Physical Fitness and Exercise

Controlling Stress and Violence

Prevention of Pregnancy

AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Women’s Health Services

Little Axe Health Center

15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026

405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605

www.asthealth.org

TJS STRATEGIC PLANNING PROJECT COORDINATOR

Congratulations Abbe!!!!

Family of Faith Christian School

8th Grade Girls Basketball Team

OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!

Bozho!

My name is Gea Aitkens and I am the new Tribal Justice System Strategic Planning Project Coordinator for the CTAS Grant. I am from

Mayetta, Kansas and an enrolled member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN). I graduated from Washburn University in Topeka,

Kansas with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and have a minor in Human Services. Before coming to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe I

worked as the Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator for the PBPN. Much of my previous work experience has been within the criminal

justice field; where I have worked in Federal, Tribal and Non-Profit capacities.

I also wanted to give you a quick update of what exactly I will be doing and where we are at. The CTAS Grant awarded to the tribe is to help

get a better picture of what is needed within the Tribal Justice System; along with community concerns about what could be better implemented

through the programs under TJS. The grant supports the process of data collection on needs within community

and tribal programs.

The

Abbe Owings

- 8Th Grade

community will be asked to provide feedback through a survey process to provide us more information on what

needs and concerns

are in

Basketball

Champ

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each community. With this information we will construct a report that can be submitted

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class 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

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OCSSA

2A class state championship

Gea Aitkens

Congratulations Abbe!!!!

PROUD MOMMA-‐Dos Owings

Honoring Our Past

With Promise for

Our Future

LIFE is Beautiful

Living Meth Free

AST Housing Authority

Rolling Hills Project

Construction has begun on the Rolling Hills project for the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority. Phase one (1) has an anticipated completion

date for the summer of 2017. The first phase in the development will construct 12 single family units for elderly with an equal assortment of 2 and 3

bedrooms with one property being fully handicap accessible. All homes will include storm shelters in the garage. The amenities in the project will be a

walking trail and community center. The project is funded with a Title VI HUD loan guarantee.

AST Elders Council Trip

to Branson, Missouri

AST Elders Council took a trip to Branson, Missouri, to see the “Moses” show. The live on

stage theatre was extraordinary with live animals, 3D effects, excellent actors and actresses

and we felt like we were in the parted sea! We enjoyed delicious meals, the bus ride while

watching movies, great fellowship time, and listening to the oldies music. It was enjoyed by

all who attended.

We would like to invite all AST members who are 55 years and up to come to our monthly

meetings. We meet every third Saturday, 10 am either at Title VI Bldg, Shawnee, or Resource

Center, Little Axe.

August 20, 2016, 10 am, Resource Center is our next meeting. Come and enjoy some

fellowship, food, and fun.

AST Cultural Preservation

Visitation to Homelands - Tecumseh Drama Play

AUGUST 2016 BIRTHDAYS

Aguinaga, Joanna Stevens

Alaee, Deena Shabnam

Alford, Brandon Wayne

Alford, Donald John

Alford, Dylan James

Alford, Janene Flora

Allen, Zachary Jerald

Almanza, Favian Dae

Almanza, Lucy Jeslene

Altman, Colson Charles

Anderson, Dakiah Ali

Anderson, Jared Russell

Atwara, Hawana Rain

Atwara, Rae Lynn

Balch, Tasha Jamie Renee

Ballard, James Wesley

Barbosa Jr., Francisco Lazaro

Barbosa, Natalie Cadence

Barnes, Alvina Lynn (Wilson)

Barnes, Jonna Kay

Barriga, Calib Jay

Barriga, Dana Michelle

Barriga, Joshua Deen

Beachem, Lois Marie

Bella-Heim, Katherine Ann

Berry, Michael Wayne

Bettelyoun, Sonia Elaine

Billie, Gabriel Lamont

Blackbear, Kyler Jesse

Blancett, Tina Marie

Blanchard, Caileah Ann

Blanchard, Christopher Ray

Blanchard, Henry Benjamin

Blanchard, Jessica Marie

Blanchard, Kaylee Dawn

Blanchard, Kenneth Leland

Blanchard, Leadra Danae

Blanchard, Luann Delores

Blanchard, Ruth Evelyn

Blanchard, Sandra Lynn

Blanchard, Stacie Faye

Blocker, Steven DeWayne

Blood, Jeffery Lee

Bond, James Phillip

Boston, Sheila Marie

Boston, Sheldon Shannon

Bosworth, Donna Sue White

Box-Kessler, James Steven

Bradshaw, Karsyn Marie

Brady, Crystal Sue

Bread, Eli Emery Michael

Bread, Kiley Madison Michael

Breeding, Taylor Mae

Britt, Nathan Scott

Brokeshoulder, Riley Ann

Brooks, Rosalind Janelle

Brophy, Conri Kaleido

Brown, Teresa

Brown, Tracy Lynn

Buckheart, Phillip Paul

Byers, Dallas Landry

Camp, Sarney

Carlson, Adrianno McBride

Carroll, Wessie Carmen

Carter, Rosa Lee

Casteel, Serenity James

Chambers, Diana Lynn

Chisholm, Anita Sue

Citty, Daniel Keith

Citty, Rachel Danece

Ciulla, Kayla Rena

Clark, Autumn Marie

Clinesmith, Jamie Lenea

Cody, Kristen Renee

Conley, Nicole Lynn

Cope, Vincent Michael

Copeland, Matthew Kyle

Cottrell, Lindsay Russell

Creek, Kimberly Jolene

Crowley, Aleycia Nicole

Crowley, Isabel Deanne

Crowley, Jessica Ann

Crowley, Parris Rae

Cruz-Larney, Famela Guadalupe

Cruz, Briel Lashelle

Curtis, Kenda Janae

Davis, Barbara Ann

Davis, Darrol Everett

Dawsey, Vera Mae

Day, Linda Lee

De La Campa, Ginger Leanne

Deere, Montana Christian Alex

Dees, Travis William David

Delodge, Cheyenne MacHelle

Dodds, Clayton Robert

Downey, Sheila Ann

Drags Wolf, Whirlwind

Draper, Daria Dawn

Durmon, Patrick Duane

Edgmon, Kimberly Ann

Elkins, David Preston

Elmore, Braden Lee

Embery, Lisa Marie

England, Randall Blake

Felton, Kai Neal Blaze

Felton, Wyatt Cooper

Finch, Courtny Shea

Fixico, Angela Rochelle

Foreman Sr., Leonard Dewayne

Fowler, Sofia Evelyn

Frazier, Kendell Terese

French, Joseph Lee

Frye, Michele Renia

Fuentez, Adriana Esperanza

Galyon (Cochrane), Joyce Ann

Garretson, Shawnelle V.

Garretson, Zachary

Gibson Jr, Roy Gene

Gibson-Hicks, Leila Kay

Gibson, Ethan Leroy

Gibson, Morgan Lee

Gillmore, Tammy Kay

Gilmore, Cynthia Jayden

Goodman, Brandon Thomas

Gouge, Marissa Janell

Granstrom, Brandon Thomas

Gray, Dora Estelle

Greenfield, David Glenn

Griffin, Armani De`jour

Griffin, Corrine Sue

Haney, Carolyn Ann

Hanson, Melody Leann

Harjo Jr., Victor Ray

Harjo, Jason Michael

Harjo, Kolbie Lee

Harjo, Theresa Michelle

Harvey, Jaron Scott

Hastings, Michael Dakota

Heatley Jr., Abraham Lee

Hendricks, Rachel Anne Powell

Hernandez, Alicia Marie

Herrera Sr., Ruben Pilar

Herrera, Jennifer Marie

Herrera, Renee Christine

Herrod, Lucas Andrew

Hill, Scotty Lee

Holderness, John Lennon

Hood, Iyon Joseph Weslon

Hood, Steven Mark

Houston III, Gary Dean

Houston, Jacob Lee

Huckaby, Richard Allen

Irvin III, William Jetson

Jackson, Amanda Christine

Jackson, Josiah Nicholas

Jackson, Sakyra Maria

Jimerson, Dante Romain

Johnson Jr., Robert Anthony

Johnson-Banks, Airen Nicole

Johnson-Stephenson, Bryon Darius

Johnson-Stephenson, Marissa Kaitlynn

Johnson, Augustine

Johnson, Carrielynn Melissa

Johnson, Christina Michelle

Johnson, Crystal Faith

Johnson, Darrell Ray

Johnson, Desiree Cathonel

Johnson, Diana Kay

Johnson, Nicholas Ray

Johnson, Robin

Johnson, Ronnie Gene

Jordan, Betty Jean

Josytewa, Daniel Dakota

Kaseca, Lynnlei Renee

Kastl, Richard Dean

Keith, Jaime Lee

Kennedy, Rebecca Lea

Kennedy, Willie James

Kernell, Noah Lee

Kilmer, Gregory Keith

Kinnamon, Alisha Dawn

Kinnamon, Dustin James

Kirby, William Anthony

Lamb, Weston Bobby Clayton Charley

Langston, Nicole Leeann

Larney Jr., Nathaniel Roy

Larney, Darrell Wayne

Larney, Santana LaRay

Larney, Tava Dionne

Latham Sloan, Stone Tecumseh

Lee, Christopher Ashton

Leedom, Daniel Clayton

Liles, Tammy Gayle

Little Axe, Angela Renae

Little Axe, Barbara J White

Little Axe, Chastity Lynn

Little Axe, Jamison Sloan

Little Axe, Mikah Dean

Little Axe, Panther Sky

Little Charley, Eldon

Little Charley, Tyera Nicole

Little Jim, James Allen

Little Jim, Lorene Little Axe

Little, Earl Lynn

Little, Mark Anthony

Littlebear, David Allen

Littlebear, Patrick Dale

Littlecreek, Cameron Joseph

Littlecreek, Richard Lloyd

Littlehead, Montana Dane

Locke, Ericalee Dawn

Logan, Kathleen June

Longden, Marilyn Sue

Longhorn, Gabriel Allen

Longhorn, Keith Warren

Longhorn, Patience Bruce

Longman, Kirstain Page

Lossie, Amy Laverne

Lovins, Jo Ann

Lowe, Trenton James

MacK, Devin Lee

MacK, Kylan Cole

MacK, Trenden Derrick Lee

Mann, Cecil Ray

Mann, McCann Allen

Mann, Michael Ray

Mann, Stacy Diane

Marquez II, Felipe Herrera

Marquez III, Felipe Herrera

Marshall, Briana Michelle

Marshall, Laura Lee

Martinez Jr., Jose Martin

Martinez, Goodchief Justice

Martinez, Tecumseh Joaquin

Masquas, Zariyah Jade

Masquat, Cheryl Ann

Masquat, Lindsay Marie

Maxwell, Darrell Wayne

McBride, Caroline Sue

McBride, Michael Andrew

McPherson, Joshua Alan

Megehee, Hunter Buck

Megyesi, Kevin Charles

Miller, Stacy Elaine

Miller, Tommy Dean

Minesinger, Kenneth Scott

Moody, Megan Marie

Moore, Amanda Rene`

Moore, Brian Keith

Moore, Christian Glenn

Morris, Nikolai William

Mossbacher, Myles Anthony

Neese, Krystal Ann

Nelson, Korey James

Neugent, Victoria Ann Louise

Neugent, Zaleah Vee

Ortiz, Syla Loumae

Owens, Alisha Janae

Panther, Jessalynn Rae Ann

Parsons, Trysten Nathaniel Lee

Pearl, Roger Allen

Peetoom, Stephanie Dawn

Perkins, Troy Dylan

Presson, Elizabeth Ann

Puckitt, Ryan Paul

Ramirez, Angel Renee

Ramirez, Librado Bryan

Ramsey, Tycilla Renee

Rapp, Michelle Lauren

Rickard, Keely Danielle

Ridenour, Lesley Paige

Riedel, Jerri Annette

Rodas, Owen Benjamin

Rojas Jr., Antonio

Rolette, David Wayne

Roller, David Lee

Roller, Susan Margaret

Ross, James Edward

Ross, Randall Lee

Rudloff, Derek Chace

Runsabove, Brock Allen

Ryan, Cullen Patrick

Salazar, Catherine Lynn

Sallee, Melanie Rachele

Sampson, Ayden Lee

Sanchez, Janna Lee Anne

Sanchez, Luisa Raquel

Sanchez, Steven Mercedes

Sanchez, Trevor

Schwarz, Shawn Sigmund

Scraper, Margaret Alice

Serena, Shawn Lee

Sevier, Jackson Kyle

Shawnee, Jaylee Anne

Shawnee, Lyndell Grant

Shawnee, Lynessa Gail

Sinks, Daniel Ray

Sloan, Taya Adalysa Marie

Sloan, Virginia Michelle

Sloat, Brett Marshall

Sloat, Christopher Douglas

Sloat, Lorraine Gail

Smith, Saydi Leigh

Snake, Amber Larae

Spoon Jr., Steven Paul

Spoon, Alexis Cheyenne

Spoon, Alyssia Shylarae

Spybuck, Thomas Matthew

Squire Sr., Kenneth Dale

Squire, Suzetta Ann

Starr, Ashley Ann

Starr, Esella Mia

Starr, Jamie Dawn

Stoliby, Allen Monroe

Strain, Susan Elaine

Stricklin, Olivia Sayson

Sullivan Jr., Thomas Lee

Susko, Kelly Anne

Swenson, Londyn Alayne

Swenson, Owyn Cruz

Switch, Cara Cameron

Switch, Melpherd Dewayne

Tallchief, Sierra Marie

Thompson, DeKaylie Talara

Thorpe, Keaston James Guthrie

Thorpe, Kyra Nicole

Tiger Jr., Leonard Gene

Tiger, Cierra Alayne

Tiger, Lily Martha Ruth

Tiger, Linda Kay

Tiger, Mary Louise

Tolbert, Jayvaughn Charles

Tolbert, Jocelyn Renee`

Tucker, Xavier Mega

Tullius, Ashley Nicole

Turner, Aryana Janaye

Vaughn, Ashley Nicole

Vaughn, Sandra Kay

Velez, Carol Ann

Villalobos, Enrique Ivan

Wahpekeche, Joaquin Noah

Wakley, Brianna Morgan

Warrior Jr., Manuel Anthony

Warrior, Isaac Necon

Warrior, Lydia Annelise

Warrior, Samuel Adrian

Watson, Gregory Doyle

Wenholm, Tyson Riley

West, Randall Aaron

White, Darrel Lee

White, Michael Brooks

Whitten, Mikayla R. A. C.

Whitten, Tina Louise

Williams Jr, Robert

Williams, Charlotte Virginia

Williams, Deana Michelle

Williams, Derrick Heath

Williams, Jennifer Lee

Williams, Kaysa Lyn

Williamson, Jeanie Oldham

Wilson, Anthony Eugene

Wilson, Asa Lynch

Wilson, Cheyenne Michelle

Wilson, Debra Ann

Wilson, Deja Lea

Wilson, Espernsi

Wilson, Mya Rose

Wilson, Sarah Madisen Jane

Wilson, Terry Blaine

Wilson, Tiffany Michele

Winrow, Myia Lashea

Wolfe Jr., Zachary Paul

Woods, Kaitlin Marie

Woodward, Anthony Emmett

Woodward, Blake Anthony

Yates, Trevor Todd Thomas

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY

LYNNLEI RENEE KASECA

LOVE MOM & DAD, GRANNY & GRANDPA AND BUBBA & SISSY

Happy 60th

Wedding Anniversary

Don & Esteline

Schulenberg

Married in Japan

on August 25, 1956

Let us help...

With your cooling bill this summer

If you live in Pottawatomie or Cleveland counties

and have a C.D.I.B. card you may qualify for the

L.I.H.E.A.P Program

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225

Come and apply

Starting in May thru September

2016

The L.I.H.E.P Program will pay for

• 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)

All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is

approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

Department of Social Services

(405) 275-4030, Ext. 6225

Annette Wilson, Social Services

*TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR

ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS*

The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Education Department:

Note: You may be asked to provide supporting

documentation for verification purposes.

These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are available in

hard copy at the Education Department office or for download at www.astribe.com.

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Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a

portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses.

Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year.

Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some

graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients

and one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding

for graduation expenses.

Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at

accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the

calendar year or per program.

Higher Education:

Education Incentive Award Program:

funds for

undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any accredited college

or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and

full-time or part-time status.

Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral

degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding

levels based upon full-time and part-time status.

• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE

• VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE

• CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD

• PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION

Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School

Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline for

application submission is March 31st of each year.

*ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE

VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE

THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS

FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER*

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

Attention:

Applications for fall 2016 must be received or postmarked by June 15, 2016.

All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on

Services and select Education.

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 1800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com.

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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.

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Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for

the victim and children may also be available.

Housing and Utility Assistance

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outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program.

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Vocational Rehabilitation Transitional Services

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

History:

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indians with disabilities for twenty years and counting, with Transition Services at six years. Our mission is to develop

specialized services to American Indian students with disabilities currently making the transition from high school

to work or achieving a post-secondary education.

Services we can provide:

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS

APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A)

(A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE)

ELIGIBILITY

ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

UTILITY BILL IN YOUR NAME AND/OR SPOUSE’S NAME (SPOUSE MUST RESIDE IN HOME)

TOTAL RESIDENCE INCOME (MUST NOT EXCEED A MONTHLY NET PAY OF $2,800.00)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE

CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY,

UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.)

UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE

WORKER

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HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE

SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES

THE OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

& ENGINEERING (OEH&E)

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

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

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

Agreement through the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Reality

Department. Proof of income is not required.

The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of

a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement

of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic

systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/

renovation of city sewer lines and water treatment systems as

needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic

tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance.

If you are having water or wastewater issues or building a

new home and need services please come by our office and fill

out an OEH&E application for assistance.

If your home is under the management of any housing

authority and has not been paid off, you do not qualify

for assistance. Applications for this program are

available online at www.astribe.com and at the

OEH&E building.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

Other Programs available:

•Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program

Applications need to be completed and all necessary

documents attached before the application will be processed.

Applications are available online on the website:

www.astribe.com.

Submit completed application to:

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13

If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at

(405) 214-4235

From the Doctor’s Notebook

Up until now we have been discussing various issues that are important for members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe to be aware of. While those are important this

article will begin a series of discussion on diabetes. This malady is, perhaps the most serious medical problem that I encounter daily at our outpatient clinic. Diabetes

can be a devastating disease process if left untreated and that devastation is clearly felt among folks within the tribe. Unfortunately, while the symptoms of diabetes

are well known, thirsty all the time, urinating more often, many folks either ignore those or simply delay going to the doctor. In some case I have found quite severe

diabetes with involvement of the kidneys and other organs of the body. We don’t want this to happen.

So far we have covered obesity and high blood pressure. I feel it is incumbent upon me to discuss diabetes now because of its possibly horrible effects on people

with that. We will cover high cholesterol at a later date.

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes are four members of a very bad family, sort of like the relatives you don’t ever want to see or hear from

because they just bring trouble. We ought to be able to get a lot of mileage out of this series because these things tie several disease processes together and proper

control can greatly minimize your risk of dying before your time. After all, haven’t I been saying that all along? It is my job to show you how to keep from dying before

your time.

Grandma used to call it sugar diabetes but the correct term is simply diabetes. This metabolic disorder affects millions of Americans but is very prevalent among

Native American populations especially and is a disease of great concern to the healthcare community due to the significant toll it takes in death and disability each

year. As I like to tell my patients, a diagnosis of diabetes is not a death sentence. Properly managed, those with diabetes can live to a very ripe old age. Yes, it does

take effort to monitor blood sugars 3-4 times a day (if your doctor has you doing that) and to administer medications. As you will see in future articles, there are good

reasons for keeping on top of this. What we would like to do, of course is change those things which can be changed in order to halt the progression in the first place.

This is not always possible but in further articles we will discuss the so-called modifiable risk factors, not only for diabetes but several other disease processes.

As I mentioned before, diabetes is a metabolic disorder. It generally appears in two types, I and II. There was a time when type I was called juvenile onset or insulin

dependent diabetes, and type II was called adult onset, or non-insulin dependent. Much of this is now academic because in many cases, even type II diabetes can

progress to the point that insulin therapy will be needed to control blood sugar levels. As we find the epidemic of childhood obesity worsening we find that adult onset

diabetes is no longer a good way to describe type II diabetes. But, what is diabetes, really? At the risk of oversimplification I will attempt to explain.

After a meal, the body’s digestive process will cause levels of sugar (glucose) to rise in the blood. Glucose is the energy molecule used the brain, muscles and other

organs of the body to provide energy. In the normal sense, the elevation in glucose causes certain cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin. Insulin secretion takes place

both on demand and there is always a circulating level of insulin (baseline insulin) in the blood stream. Insulin is needed for certain cells in the body to take up glucose

from the blood stream for use in building units of energy storage or to utilize right away, as in muscles at work. As a point of interest, the brain does not utilize insulin

to take up glucose to supply energy. Insulin therefore is needed for expediting, as it were, the use of glucose for many bodily functions which lead to the production

of energy. The lack of, or the failure to use insulin is the key feature of diabetes. The diagnosis of diabetes is made when a simple blood test reveals circulating levels of

glucose above normal values. Interestingly enough, in the “old days” it was known (how, I don’t know) that people with significant diabetes spill glucose in their urine.

The physician would actually taste the patient’s urine to detect that sweetness. Needless to say I do not do that.

Type I diabetes may appear suddenly and is generally, though not always as I said seen in younger persons. While the exact initiator is unknown, it is thought that

a viral illness may trigger a process whereby the body attacks its own cells (a so called autoimmune process), namely those of the pancreas. When the insulin releasing

cells of the pancreas are destroyed diabetes ensues. Recall that I said insulin secretion should normally take place in response to elevations in blood glucose. When

there is a failure in insulin secretion in the pancreas blood glucose can rise to very high levels but those organs that require insulin to take up the glucose cannot do

so. Thus there is plenty of food as it were for those organs; they just cannot get to it. A new onset type I diabetic will start to lose weight dramatically. Thirst and the

desire to urinate will significantly increase. The body starts to break down stored fat to get energy (which really is already in the blood but unavailable). The energy

molecules produced from the breakdown of fat are called ketones and are a dangerous sign that something is very wrong. When stored fat starts breaking down a

dangerous condition known as metabolic acidosis ensues and folks get real sick in a hurry. If left untreated this leads to only one thing - death. The treatment for type

I diabetes is insulin from the outset of the disease process. Proper administration of insulin and monitoring of glucose levels during the day totally controls this type

of diabetes. Unfortunately, insulin dependent diabetes requires a high degree of surveillance.

During the early onset of type II diabetes, a situation is brought on by the failure of the organs themselves to respond properly to insulin which is circulating.

Unlike type I diabetes, the evolution of this process takes place over months to years and the only clue may be an increase in thirst and/or urination. Weight gain is

a common finding as well but is not the result of the diabetes but can be an initiator. Diabetes is a complex study in biochemistry but it has been pretty much shown

through numerous studies of disease risk factors that obesity is one of the main initiators of the process. One may just reason this process out by understanding that the

body’s internal organs do not grow after a certain period in life but gaining a lot of weight forces those organs to work overtime. This is especially true of the pancreas.

Interestingly enough, genetics also plays a role in the development of type II diabetes, more so that in type I diabetes. Type II diabetes in the earlier stages is treated

with drugs that either modify the insulin sensitivity of target organs or cause more insulin to be secreted by the pancreas. New medications have a more complex mode

of action. As I’ve already stated, type II diabetes can progress to where insulin is the only effective treatment. As one might guess, type II diabetes is by far the more

common disease process in the obese population. This should explain why we physicians get very concerned about obesity as a modifiable risk factor for disease onset

and progression. This is even more so in children, where there is literally an explosion of childhood obesity. Generally the progression of type II diabetes can be halted

and there is even some thinking now that it can be reversed by significant weight loss and exercise.

By now you should have some idea of what diabetes is and an understanding of why type I diabetes must be identified and treated quickly. You should also

understand that type II diabetes may go unrecognized for a long period of time and to the point that there may already be end organ damage due to high circulating

levels of glucose in the blood. Every new patient coming to our clinic in Little Axe who has symptoms of diabetes will be screened by blood tests.

Let’s continue our discussion next time by looking at just what it is that can complicate the picture of an untreated diabetic.

Here for your good health

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Bruce Stafford, DO

Deputy Medical Director

Absentee Tribal Health System

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SHERMAN TIGER

First, let me thank those of you who came out on June 18th and voted. I realize you had two choices and I am thankful that I was one of

them. The vote was close. I received 199 votes and Tadpole Johnson received 238. Based on that close of a race I protested that vote because of

the continued inconsistencies I have seen within our Election Commission processes and some of the troubling language within our Election

Ordinance. There are certain duties and tasks that an Election Commission is tasked to do as is provided for within our Election Ordinance and

I believe that at times those are not being followed consistently. Let me explore my concerns with you.

•

The Election Commission sent me a certified letter, while I was out of state with the Culture/Preservation department, stating that I

failed to clearly demonstrate the outcome of how the election was affected; and that they had determined the election valid. The first

concern I have on this is: I was out of state till June 29th and didn’t receive my ‘certified’ letter till then. My second concern is: There

is no ‘checks and balances’ process in place that reviews the Election Commission’s determinations. It stands to reason that of course

the Election Commission is going to rule that they did things accurately.

•

As soon as I got back into town I read my ‘certified’ letter and on June 30th ‘disputed’ the determination of the Election Commission.

First concern: I paid $500 for the Election Commission to review and provide me with a basis for their determination. None was

forthcoming. On previous occasions the Election Commission has set down with candidates and gone over their reasons for coming

to a determination. I appreciated that. That did not occur this time instead it seemed that a planned out of state excursion trip took

priority for the Secretary and certain Election Commissioners. Second concern: the Election Commission swore in two officials even

though I and Mrs. Parker filed a dispute in court. If you read in our Election Ordinance under Article XIV Settling of Election Disputes,

Section 3 of that Article talks about when a person (me, in this case) is not satisfied with the Election Commission’s decision. It gives

me the chance to appeal it in tribal court which is what I’m doing now. I’ve briefly served on the Election Commission and it is my

understanding that when the election is under protest and/or dispute you do NOT swear in officials. This Election Commission did.

Again, this is another inconsistency. And one that I look to the court system to resolve as in Article XIII Installations of Elected Officers

of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, Section 3… ‘the protested position(s) will be certified once protest(s) has been resolved according to

Article XIV’. This is an issue the Court system will have to untangle for the Election Commission as the Election Commission swore in

folks knowing a dispute was going on. Is it possible that we could look at creating procedures to remove Election Commission officials?

NOW Accepting Applications

For

Fall 2016

So, although the current election results may indicate I was not elected I still hold to the belief that if elected officials want to make a difference

then they need to be able to distinguish between good management and bad and if they don’t understand that then they have two choices: 1)

step up and get the training, education and experience to make informed decisions or 2) hire well, qualified, experienced staff to help them.

Our leaders should promote good policies and procedures and a strong financial reporting system being in place otherwise neither we, nor our

children, nor our children’s children will have a bright future at or in our tribe.

Deadline for applications is June 1, 2016

For more information, visit Haskell Indian

Nations University website at www.haskell.edu.

No ki Nee ye way!

Sherman Tiger

IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN AD OR ARTICLE:

Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405) 481-0558

or send us an e-mail to

stiger@astribe.com

ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE DUE BY

THE 15th OF THE CURRENT MONTH

UnfortUnately, we can only accept one pictUre per birthday person,

not per birthday wish.

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

THE OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

& ENGINEERING (OEH&E)

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

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

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

Agreement through the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Reality

Department. Proof of income is not required.

The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of

a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement

of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic

systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/

renovation of city sewer lines and water treatment systems as

needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic

tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance.

If you are having water or wastewater issues or building a

new home and need services please come by our office and fill

out an OEH&E application for assistance.

If your home is under the management of any housing

authority and has not been paid off, you do not qualify

for assistance. Applications for this program are

available online at www.astribe.com and at the

OEH&E building.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

Other Programs available:

•Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program

Applications need to be completed and all necessary

documents attached before the application will be processed.

Applications are available online on the website:

www.astribe.com.

Submit completed application to:

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13

If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at

(405) 214-4235

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Maintenance Department

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 275-‐4030

Grass Mowing Application

The following are the requirements for this program:

1. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member

2. Must be 65 years or older

3. Handicap/Disabled

4. Must provide proof of residency

5. All trash, branches, debris must be cleaned out of yard.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and

weeds eat applicant’s lawn Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks. Also the

maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, etc. NO RENTAL PROPERTY will

be mowed.

Any Questions contact Rita Harjo at (405) 275-‐4030 ext 6249

NAME:___________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________

CITY:________________________ STATE:__________ ZIP:_____________________________

HOME PHONE:_____________________________ MESS PHONE:____________________

FINDING DIRECTIONS TO HOME:

Office of Environmental Health

Brownfield Response Progra m

What is a Brownfield?

The EPA defines a brownfield site as

“...real property, the expansion,

redevelopment, or reuse of which may

be complicated by the presence or

potential presence of hazardous

substances, pollutants, contaminants,

controlled substances, petroleum or

petroleum products, or is mine-scarred

land.”

Do you possibly have a Brownfield

site on your land?

Typical Brownfield Sites Include:

 Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes

 Burned Homes

 Buried Dump Sites

 Open Dump Sites

 A Large Amount of Tires

If it’s possible that you have a

Brownfield site on your property, or if

you know of a possible Brownfield

site, please contact:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Brownfield Response Program

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

( 405) 214-4235

AST.Environmental.Programs@astribe.com

 Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites

 Barrels of Unknown Substances

 Old Service Stations

 Oil Storage Facilities

 Oil/Gas Well Sites

on current and upcoming projects

www.facebook.com/

ast.environmental.programs

 Old Dry Cleaning Businesses

Emergency that

may result in

death! Call 911

immediately.

First Aid:

Call 911. Place

Have victim sit or lie

victim in shady, down in a cool, shady

cool area. Loosen area. Give victim plen

clothing, remove of water or other cool

outer clothing. Fan beverages to drink.

air on worker; cold Cool victim with cold

packs in armpits. compresses/ice packs.

Wet worker with Take to clinic or

cool water; apply emergency room for

ice packs, cool

medical evaluation or

compresses, or ice treatment if signs or

if available. Provide symptoms worsen or

fluids (preferably do not improve within

water) as soon as 60 minutes. Do not

possible. Stay with return to physical

victim until help activity that day.

arrives.

AST Fitness & Wellness Tips by Chrissy Wiens

Summer is here! I know many of us have been longing for outdoor exercise! However,

it is important to prepare yourself for the heat. Whether you are at the lake swimming,

at the park walking or biking, or even working in the garden, exercising in the heat

can be risky if you are not careful. Heat stress can be very dangerous and can cause

problems for your health. Here are some signs and symptoms of heat stroke, heat

exhaustion, dehydration, and heat cramps that may occur while being physically

active in the heat.

Heat Stroke:

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(Medical

Emergency)

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consciousness, and

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medical

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Signs include

headache, nausea,

dizziness, weakness,

irritability, thirst, and

heavy sweating.

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Dehydration occurs

when you lose more

fluid than you take in

and your body does not

have enough water to

carry on its normal

functioning. If you

don’t replace lost fluids,

you may become

dehydrated.

Symptoms:

Dry and sticky mouth,

headache, dizziness,

lightheaded, dry skin,

sleepiness, fatigue.

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Caused by the loss of

body salts and fluid

during sweating. Low

salt levels in muscles

cause painful cramps.

Tired muscles—those

used for performing

the work—are usually

the ones most

affected by cramps.

Cramps may occur

during or after

working hours.

Symptoms:

Muscle spasms, pain

in the abdomen,

arms, or legs.

We encourage you to exercise and perform outdoor activities, however just be aware of

the outdoor temperature because you may not recognize any of these symptoms until

it’s too late. Heat stress may alter your coordination, reduce your alertness, and make

you very irritable. Be sure to drink 10-16 ounces of cold fluid 15-30 minutes before

working out. Continue to do so every 15 minutes during exercise, and maybe even add a

small beverage with some electrolytes, potassium, or even a little sodium if you seem to

be sweating a lot to prevent heat related illnesses.

All of us at the AST Diabetes & Wellness Fitness Center want you to be active and safe

this summer. So, go exercise, have fun, and don’t forget to take breaks to hydrate.

Remember to listen to your body! You can’t do your best if you don’t feel at your best!

Also remember that children and the elderly get dehydrated much faster than normal.

Be sure to check them as well. If you don’t want to be in the heat, swing by the AST

Fitness Center and catch a work out indoors!

our Foster Care Committee. If you are interested in becoming part of our

team, please send a letter to the Secretary that states your interest in

becoming a member of our Committee.

FOSTER CARE

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Currently there are three (3) openings on

the Foster Care Board. If you are interested

in serving on the board, send your letter of

interest to Secretary Dawsey at the Tribal

Complex, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee,

OK 73801.

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social problems. The story of Native

American people is a complicated

one marked by significant trauma

and atrocities. Often times this

trauma consisted of the removal

of abuse which happened to

these young and vulnerable children in many of these schools resulted in

overwhelming intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief. This trauma which

interrupted the ability to parent has led directly to the most current social

problems that plague Native American communities today including alcohol/

drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse and parenting

deficiencies. All of these problems have contributed to the break-down of

the family unit, leading to the removal of large numbers of Native American

youth from their families. The journey of healing and breaking the cycles which

have been put in place by the historical trauma experienced by generations of

Native Americans requires that the cultural identity for so long denied to these

children be returned. Native American youth have two distinct influences, that

of their family of origin and that of their caregivers. Absentee Shawnee Tribal

Foster Care is in need of homes for children that are in our child welfare system.

Your participation in being a foster parent helps to ensure that these children

have positive connections to their culture which in helps nurture a positive

sense of identification as a Native American. By being willing to do this, you

can be a valuable part of the healing journey that will help strengthen this

next generation of Absentee Shawnee children; in turn, helping those children

become the parents that their children will need them to be. Our children are

our future, what will we have our future be? Will you, as Absentee Shawnee

member, do your part if you are able?

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT, PLEASE CONTACT

JULIANN WILSON ICW/CPS/FOSTER CARE AT 275-4030, EXT. 133.

Racial disproportionality is defined as the over-or

under-representation of certain groups (e.g. racial/

ethnic, gender, age) relative to the group’s proportion

in the general population. Reports conducted in

2008 showed that, compared to other groups, Native

American children were:

•

3 times more likely to be referred to CPS

•

1.6 times more likely to be removed from their

biological homes

•

Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over

two years

•

Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in

guardianships

•

Less likely to be reunited with their biological

parents

The sad reality is that there are not enough culturally appropriate homes for these

children, resulting in the placement of Native American children in homes that do not

share their cultural heritage or traditions. We want to place “our tribal” children in our

own homes, to do this we need tribal members to open their homes and their hearts.

Are you willing to open your heart? Are you willing to open your home?

If so, please contact Julie Wilson ICW/FC/CPS 878-4702 (ext. 133).

WHAT IS A FOSTER CARE WORKER?

Foster care caseworker training involves completing a bachelor's

degree program in social work through a college or university.

Students take courses in psychology, abnormal psychology,

sociology, economics, ethics, child welfare policies and complete a

supervised internship.

The child’s Foster Care Worker needs to be a partner with the foster

parents to ensure that each child receives the full spectrum of

services provided and/or arranged by the Department.

Some aspects of this relationship include the following:

• Sharing information on an ongoing basis regarding the

child’s individual needs, family situation and adjustment to the

foster home

• Encouraging the foster parents to participate in the total

service planning process

• Providing the foster parents the opportunity to discuss the

child’s progress and any unmet needs which they assess

• Providing the foster parent with information, support,

guidance and referrals to other professionals on the child’s

behalf

• Helping the foster family, when necessary, to identify and

obtain services for the foster child; e.g., medical, educational

• Ensuring that the foster family, on the child’s behalf, has

access to all financial resources available to the child while in

foster care.

A Foster Care Worker works in conjunction with Tribal Courts,

Tribal Law Enforcement, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other county

services. Indian Child Welfare’s goal is to ensure the safety of our

tribal children when they placed in foster care. The homes that our

tribal children are placed in must complete Child Welfare Background

Check, OSBI Background Check, Income Verification, Home Study,

and a Physical. Our AST foster homes are licensed by our Foster

Care Committee.

Foster Care Payments are as follows:

0-5 age $14.73 day $441.97 month

6-12 age $17.12 day $513.57 month

12 and over $19.30 day $579.13 month

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE P A Y M E N T, A L L THE A B O V E

M U ST B E M E T A N D TURNED I N TO THE STATE.

O N CE PROCESSED STATE P A Y M E N T W I L L B E ISSUED .

This is just a little information on what type of work a foster care

worker performs on a daily basis. If you are interested in becoming

a foster home, please call 405-878-4030 ext. 133.

FYI: Contract Health Service News

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health

The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you

... follow the CHS Guidelines!

Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information

Emergency

and

Urgent Care Services

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

who needs emergent or urgent care:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST

member who resides in the defined

catchment area who has insurance such

as Medicare or Private Insurance:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who does not have insurance:

Call the On-Call nurse at

(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.

Complete CHS Patient Update form

and update all information every 6

months.

Notify CHS on the next businesss day

or within 72 hours after the 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.

Notify CHS at least 48 hours

prior to appointment date for a (COB)

Coordination of Benefits to be sent to

provider

Inform Provider/HealthFacility that

AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of

last resort.

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. PRC staff and/

or Benefit Coordinators can assist with

the application process for alternate

resources. Failure to exhaust available or potentially available alternate

resources may result in denial of payment.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills

Complete

CHS

Patient

Update

form and update all information

every 6 months

You must utilize the services provided

within the AST health clinics prior to

being referred out.

Referrals for outside services must

be sent to CHS. Services must be

medically approved by an AST Health

provider.

An appointment will be scheduled

and a COB will be sent to the outside

provider.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills

For AST members with no insurance

evidence must exist that the visit was

medically necessary. Medical priorities

have been established for determining

which referrals can be authorized for

payment.

For AST members with insurance,

evidence must exist that a third party

resource has made determination such

services were “emergency care” or

“urgent care” (such evidence may

include payment from private insurance).

at the Little Axe Health Center or

Shawnee Clinic.

Contract Health

Direct Phone Line

405.701.7951

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.

Contract Health Services

is conveniently located at

Shawnee Clinic-Building 16

and Little Axe Health Center

at the Little Axe Health Center or

Shawnee Clinic.

Flo Mann

Debi Sloat

Glendine Blanchard

Laurie Webber

Sharon Ponkilla

Shawnee Clinic

(405) 878-4702

Darla Gatzman

Little Axe Health Center

(405) 447-0300

Jayne Werst

Little Axe

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Oklahoma

After School Program - Shawnee

2025 S. Gordon Cooper

Shawnee, OK 74801

P: (405) 878-0633 F: (405) 878-0156

The AST After School Program (ASP) - Shawnee has opened

as of August 13, 2015. We will be accepting children who

are in Kindergarten

up Shawnee

to 12 years

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with transportation costs, snacks and supplies the children

may need.

September 2015

We will only be open when the schools are open. At this time

we will not provide services for school breaks including fall,

winter, spring and summer breaks. The ASP-Shawnee will

have tutors on hand to provide assistance with homework.

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astribe.com or (405) 878-0633.

The AST After School Program (ASP) - Shawnee has opened as of August 13, 2015. We will be

accepting children who are in Kindergarten up to 12 years of age. We will be able to pick up from

Shawnee or Tecumseh schools only. The cost is $25 per child per week. This fee will be able to help

with transportation costs, snacks and supplies the children may need.

Come join us at the AST Resource

Center!!!

Free Tutoring in all subjects!

Games and activities!

Delinquency Prevention!

Healthy Lifestyles!

And Much More!

Open to All Middle School and High School Students

Open to Absentee Shawnee Tribal Students K-5 with a C.D.I.B.

Everything is offered with no charge….Little Axe bus will transport

students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents are

responsible for picking students up by 6:00pm.

Duration: Starts August 31st and will run through the school year.

Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm

For more information and sign up please contact

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Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe . 6308 FINANCE

Twila Parker ................................ 6307 Genevieve Foster ................................. 6282

Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269 Amy Hilderbrand ............................... 6280

Courtney Green .................................. 6300

Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson........... 6253

Jenny Ware ........................................ 6279

Andy Warrior .............................. 6309 Holly Davis ......................................... 6265

Mary Billy..................................... 6267 David Deer ........................................... 6320

Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) .................. 6325

Twyla Blanchard ................................ 6233

Secretary John R. Johnson ......... 6289 Jennifer Hernandez ........................... 6228

Alvina Barnes ............................... 6275 Shema Lincoln .................................... 6250

Jeff Gibson ................................... 6256 Vivianna Wilhelm .............................. 6397

Misty Griffith ..................................... 6290

Glenna Jones ...................................... 6338

Treasurer Leah Bates .................. 6239 Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385

Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240

HUMAN RESOURCES

Representative Ken Blanchard ... 6287 Cheri Hardeman ................................. 6252

Diane Ponkilla .............................. 6335 Elizabeth Clark .................................. 6296

Rachael Lankford .............................. 6222

Arlene Herrera ................................... 6346

RECEPTIONIST

Lea Bettelyoun..................................... 4030 Casey Adams ...................................... 6337

Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secretary

Treas

TERO

Jeff Gibson ...........................................6284

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

Alicia Engler.........................................6257

Tara Battise ..........................................6237

Shelby Kabalan ....................................6258

SOCIAL SERVICES

Annie Wilson (Director) .........................6225

REALTY

Cecil Wilson .........................................6246

Lea Tsotaddle .......................................6248

(Probate) .................................................. 6247

OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA

2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK 74801

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

TITLE VI

Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ........6227

ICW

Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ......................6272

ATTORNEY

Ray Campbell ...................................... 6313 Ronelle Baker ...................................... 6375 Donna Butler ........................................6270

Julie Wilson ........................................ 6376 Robert Schoolfield ...............................6270

COURT

.............................................................. 6377 Ted Watson ..........................................6270

Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) ................ 6241

OTHER EXTENSIONS

Jarrod Vasquez ................................... 6336 LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER

Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310 Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm.................................6294

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Bldg. 1 Break Rm.................................6305

Receptionist ......................................... 6243

Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .......................6330

Leonard Longhorn ................................. 6310 MAINTENANCE

Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ..........................6311

Carol Butler ......................................... 6319 Cecil Walker ........................................ 6316 Finance Conference Rm ......................6236

Colleen Butler ...................................... 6340 Reta Harjo ........................................... 6249

Tracy Wind.......................................... 6324 Stephen Fife ......................................... 6234 OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202

(Gift Shop Manager) .................................. 6323 Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac

ASEDA.......................................... 878-6782

.............................................................. 6245 Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca

Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341

Gift Shop .............................................. 6273 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance

Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ................... 6331 Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633

Heather Napier .................................... 6264 MIS

(Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla)

Rico Coon ............................................ 6328

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES Michael Berry...................................... 6303 Housing ......................................... 273-1050

Kimberly Stephens .............................. 6277 Josh Gibson ......................................... 6329 Human Resources ........................ 275-1468

Jackie Denny ....................................... 6326 Nishant Shrestha ................................. 6327 Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702

Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220

Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ........... 6298

Media ............................................ 598-1279

Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6333 OEH

DV Advocate........................................ 6224 Ken Jones............................................. 8845 (Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand)

Lacey Carey ......................................... 6315 Jarrod Lloyd ....................................... 8844 OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235

Dakota Blanchard ............................... 8843 Police Dept. ................. 275-3200 / 275-3432

EDUCATION

Evelyn Pablito ..................................... 8847 Thunderbird Casino NRM.......... 360-9270

Admin Asst./Rec .................................. 6255 Rebecca Diven ..................................... 8848 Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679

Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242

Tribal Store (Little Axe).................. 364-0668

POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

ELECTION COMMISSION

(Chief)............................. 6302

Emily Longman ................................... 6271 Ric Mantooth....................................... 6278 Clinic - Medical ............................................. 447-0300

After hours..................................................... 447-0498

Richard Reeves.................................... 6266 Clinic - Dental ................................................ 307-9704

ENROLLMENT

Diabetes .......................................................... 360-0698

Joshua Littleaxe .................................. 6288 Jason Brinker ...................................... 6259 Pharmacy ....................................................... 292-9530

Scott Wilson......................................... 6232

Resource Center ............................................ 364-7298

Steven Crisp ........................................ 6278 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)

HORSE SHOE BEND

James Woolbright ............................... 6278 SHAWNEE CLINIC

(After School Program Director)

Travis Dinwiddie ................................. 6278 Clinic (Bldg. 17) ............................................. 878-5850

Edwina Butler-Wolfe .......................... 6308 Joseph Abbiss ...................................... 6278 Pharmacy ....................................................... 878-5859

Stuart Rollette .............................. 585-1346

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

Rep.

PROCUREMENT

Asaycia Clayton ...................................6291

Sheelby Thorpe ....................................6244

Kayla Ketakea ......................................6281

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

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