AST Food Pantry Grand Opening (2021)

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THE ABSENTEE

SHAWNEE NEWS

Volume 31, No. 11

November 2021

AST Food Pantry Grand Opening

Left Photo (L-R): Representative DeWayne Wilson; Executive Assistant to the Governor Alvina Barnes; Lt. Governor Ezra DeLodge; Secretary Alicia Miller; Governor John Johnson; Agriculture

Coordinator Andrew Warrior; Food Bank Manager Falon Powell; Food Bank Office Manager Sarah Pederson; Office Manager to the Governor Kim Porter. Rigth Photo: Tribal member Tyrone

Thorpe and Governor Johnson at the grand opening of the AST Food Pantry.

The Absentee Shawnee Food Pantry

celebrated their grand opening on

September 29th. It is located at 40210

Benson Park Road in Tecumseh.

The project has been in the works

for over a year and was created by

Governor John Johnson. “I am really

glad we were able to do this for our

Tribal members. Many of them lost

income due to COVID and I feel this

will really help them out.” Johnson

said.

Tribal member Tyrone Thorpe

was the first to receive his box of

nonperishable goods. “Anything we

can get, it’s really a blessing.” he said.

In its first week, the food pantry

served over 35 families. The longterm goal is to get USDA funding and

provide services to the community.

Currently the food pantry only serves

Absentee Shawnee tribal households.

At this time there are no income

requirements. All tribal households

will qualify.

Distribution dates are once a month

and available by appointment only.

Interested Tribal members will

need an application on file to start

receiving food. With the initial

application, tribal members will

need to bring their CDIB card, social

security card, driver’s license or state

ID, proof of income for the last six

months and proof of residency (must

be in applicant’s name).

Applications are available online,

www.astribe.com or by calling the

Food Pantry at (405) 481-8640. There

are also applications located outside

of the food pantry.

Food Pantry office hours are

Monday-Friday 9 am to 4 pm. Please

note they are closed from 12-1 pm for

lunch.

Governor Johnson distributing the first box of items to Tribal member Tyrone Thorpe.

Tribal Members' Work Takes Flight Across The World

In a nondescript metal building in

Moore, Oklahoma, Tribal members Burke

Thorpe and his sister Lorrie Thorpe are

helping the United States Air Force fighter

jets stay in the air. The Davis Thorpe

Company manufactures airframe parts and

assemblies to support the US Air Force’s

legacy and fighter aircrafts.

For over 20 years, he has produced aircraft

parts for the Air Force. Thorpe started out

as a CNC machinist working for a defense

contractor. After attending a seminar about

contract opportunities for minorities, he set

out to create his own company. “If it wasn’t

for the Cherokee Nation through Cherokee

Nation Businesses, business would not

exist.” Thorpe explained.

“Aerospace and defense companies are

seeking to partner with Native American

tribes to benefit from the SBA’s 8(a)

program. Aerospace significantly impacts

the state and its communities, whereas

there are too many opportunities for Native

American tribes to ignore. “He said.

One might not associate aerospace with

Oklahoma. But there are more than 1,100

aerospace entities operating in Oklahoma.

In fact, they are one of the state’s largest

employment generators.

Despite employing so many, Thorpe

says the workforce is still lacking. “Baby

boomers are phasing out by retirement

and the younger generation does not have

the experience needed. Knowledge is not

being passed down.”

But Thorpe has no plans to retire. As long

as the Air Force is flying, Thorpe will keep

outfitting the more than 1,400 fighter jets

that help keep America safe.

Above Photos: A-10 Warthog and A-10 Warthog front side view with

parts manufactored by The Davis Thorpe Company. Far Left Photo:

AWACS E-6 Aircraft Door. Left Photo: B52 Nose Dome.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GOVERNOR’S REPORT

John Johnson, AST Governor

GOVERNOR

John Johnson

Tribal members,

Already November, time is flying by as

we are now on the last two months of the

year. Thanksgiving will be here at the end

of the month and Christmas is around the

corner. I hope that you will enjoy this holiday season with your family and friends.

Since there has been a rise in COVID

cases throughout Oklahoma, the EC has

decided to continue with the current

phase, modified phase 2, for the tribal

complex. I know this is inconvenient but

in order to keep all tribal members and

employees safe, appointments will need

LT. GOVERNOR’S REPORT

Ezra DeLodge, AST Lt. Governor

Lt. GOVERNOR

Ezra DeLodge

SECRETARY

Alicia Miller

TREASURER

Joseph Blanchard

Tribal Members,

I hope we are all doing well, and safely enjoying our time as much as possible. Now

that the holiday season will be upon us it

is important to make sure we are and continue to follow safety protocols. Again, I

ask please get vaccinated if you already

haven’t done so, the numbers and data indicate the vaccine is working.

A few department updates to report within my oversight and in no particular order, they are as follows.

Agriculture Dept. Update

The new Agriculture Department is in

the beginning stages of implementing a

Food Sovereignty Project that will eventually serve as a direct field-to-table food

supplement program. Equipment is in

the process of being ordered and delivered, so that the process of land clearing,

improvement and management can be

accomplished for either purpose of livestock grazing or planting seed.

During the upcoming winter months, the

department plans on initiating a survey to

any tribal member who would like to submit suggestions for produce to be planted,

educational classes or literature, garden

plot preparation and any other activities

associated with food production.

Under the definition of Food Sovereignty, not only does it recognize the primary steps of food production such as- soil

preparation, planting, maintaining, and

harvesting- it recognizes the steps after

harvest. Those steps include preserving

(canning or freezing) and cooking (on

stove top or open fire) which classes can

be held to educate any tribal member interested.

Any questions about the department or

the Food Sovereignty Project can be directed to Andy Warrior, ext. 6263.

OEH Update

OEH has been awarded federal funding

through EPA for 106 Water Pollution

Grant, 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution

Grant, 128 Tribal Response Grant and

EPA General Assistance Plan Grant for

fiscal year 2021. We are currently in the

process of closing out and delivering final

reports to EPA for fiscal year 2020.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Alicia Miller, AST Secretary

REPRESENTATIVE

DeWayne Wilson

Ho wa se ke sa ke!

Happy Native American Heritage

Month! However, every day is a GREAT

day to be Native!

As we enter the last quarter of 2021, we

are all feverishly working to meet our end

of year goals for our departments and programs. For a quick update, the Vaccine

Incentive Programs (VIP) are growing at a

satisfactory pace for both the tribal member and employee programs. To date, we

have over 65% of our employee base vaccinated and the numbers are going up as

we go along. The tribal membership VIP

has locally issued about 700 cards. Both

VIP program(s) are open until Friday,

November 19, 2021, so there is some time

to still apply. The ARPA General Welfare

Program concluded at the end of October

and at the time of this submitted article

- roughly 90% have applied for the assistance, with over 80% having applied the

first month when applications were made

available. The EC has been long discuss-

November 2021

to be made 24 hours in advance to be

allowed onto the complex. We ask while

on campus you wear a mask and practice

social distancing. Employees on the complex are working split shifts and will continue to be COVID tested each month to

ensure safety.

On September 27th, the COVID vaccination incentive program started. All applications and requested documents will

need to be submitted on or before Friday November 19th to receive your $100

gift card and T-shirt. The T-shirt design

came from the winner of the WIA summer youth contest. These kids were asked

to design a shirt that would promote receiving the vaccine. The EC and I had a

hard time selecting the winner due to all

the great entries. If you were one of the

summer youth workers that entered the

contest, I want to thank you, you all did

an amazing job!

The AST Food Pantry is open and ready

to serve all AST households. If you have

not submitted an application please go by

the Food Pantry at 40210 Benson Park Rd

or call 405-481-8640 for more information. If you have already received a food

box in October be sure to set up your next

appointment for the month of November.

As I come to a close, I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope the

time spent with family is wonderful and

the food is delicious. Stay safe and use

caution when being around large groups

of people.

The Tribal Youth Camp Phase II is currently underway and is on schedule to

be completed early 2022. Procurement

of architects for specifications and floor

plan for the Police Safety Center is currently underway and we plan to begin

construction later this year. We are also in

the process of developing the application

for FY 2022 ICDBG for the Youth Camp

Multipurpose Building and that application will be submitted to HUD for funding prior to October 25.

OEH has also hired Kevin Arthur for the

vacant Environmental Grants Manager.

Kevin has over 10 years of experience in

the environmental sector and we are excited for what he will bring to OEH and

the Tribe.

The Tribal Recycling Program has been

very busy. We are producing roughly

1 ton of recycled cardboard every two

weeks and about 1 ton of shredded paper

per month. Before the end of the year, we

plan to purchase additional recycling bins

to place at additional Tribal facilities to

expand the program and maximize our

landfill waste diversion.

Maintenance Dept. Update

Maintenance has been taking care of the

campus lawn and installed new road signs

for the BIA roads program and staying on

top of all work orders that come in on the

complex.

BIA Self-Governance Office Update

BIA Roads:

BIA Funding for interlocal agreement

with Cleveland County to resurface 5

roads in Cleveland County using BIA

funds passed by Resolution E-AS-202179 in the amount of $656,320.96. Cleveland County has started working on

Lindsey from 192nd to County Line.

Tribal Housing Improvement Program

(THIP):

Funding for the new Tribal Housing Improvement Program, using BIA ARP

funds passed by resolution E-AS-202190 in the amount of $2,000,000.00. We

are working on hiring a carpenter and

maintenance tech to service the program.

Land Management (Wood Cutting Program):

Funding for the new Land Mgmt. Program (Wood Cutting), using BIA CARES

funds passed by resolution E-AS-2021-80

in the amount of $929,976.00. We have

hired one employee and he will start work

on 10/18/21. I would still like to hire 2

more employees. Once we get a supply of

cut firewood, we will advertise log pickup and delivery by request only.

Youth Camp Access Road:

We have started clearing the trees for the

new access road. Our guys cleared trees

up to the dining hall and contractors will

start next week clearing tree roots and

widening the road all the way around

the loop. Surveys are being conducted

for the new road and a boundary survey

has been requested for the whole property. Civil Engineering Designs are being

constructed by CLS and will be given to

Goldsby Construction for the constructing of the Road. Road to be completed

middle of 2022.

Driveway Program:

We have received a total of 66 applications. We have completed 17 driveways,

8 are under construction, and 40 are approved/ pending. Only one application

was rejected because they did not own

their home.

Other Projects at the Youth Camp:

The modular building is almost fully set

up. The IT guys are still working on getting fiber to the building for internet access.

Phase II of the youth camp (cabins, bathhouse, parking lot around dining hall

and entry way sign) is under way. The

contractors are framing the cabins and

bathhouses now. Funding for Phase IV of

the youth camp the activity areas, using

CCDF funds passed by resolution E-AS2021- in the amount of $2,000,000.00.

Those funds will be used to construct a

softball field, basketball court, tennis

court and playground area. OEH is preparing an application to HUD to construct a Multi-purpose building to the

west of the dining hall. The application is

due October 25, 2021.

If you have any questions or concerns

please contact me by email ezrad@astribe.com , call my office 405-275-4030 x

6253 or cell 405-432-0733.

ing ARPA planning for CY2022, CY2023

and CY2024. We had 502 complete the

survey. Your submitted responses greatly

assists us, the EC, in properly planning

this spend down. Thank you for your participation. Your input works for the best

benefit for all of our members, young and

young at heart. The ARPA survey top results indicate we should address negative

economic impacts, (you desire) food assistance, mortgage/rent assistance, housing services to support healthy living environments, develop affordable housing,

student support, child care assistance,

fill budget shortfalls for vital government

services, improve water quality and pollution and provide broadband services to

those who are underserved. I will also let

you know the top 3 responses from the

HAF survey (will be income based per the

Treasury) to date are: utility assistance,

mortgage payment assistance and assistance for payment of delinquent property

taxes to prevent foreclosure.

I would like to commend my Domestic

Violence Department for all their work in

promoting Domestic Violence Awareness

month in October. COVID-19 has definitely put a damper to fully execute activities but they put in the effort and did what

they could to promote this important issue. Ne yi wa to Mrs. Lopez and staff!

I want to wish each and every one of

you a Happy Thanksgiving. It is typically

a great time for food and fellowship with

family and friends – however we are still

amidst of a pandemic and flu season. Do

what you can to protect yourself and your

loved ones. To those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one during this holiday, my heart goes out to you. It will be

difficult but always remember your loved

one would want you to be happy and your

loved one lives through you. Be happy,

smile and enjoy yourself.

Respectfully,

Lt. Governor DeLodge

Si li no ke ka no la. Ne yi wa.

Respectfully,

Alicia Miller

Tribal Secretary

(405) 287-5247

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TREASURER’S REPORT

Joseph Blanchard, AST Treasurer

Hello fellow Tribal Members,

I hope all is well. Can you believe it is

already November? Before too long, the

majority of us will be sitting down with

our loved ones to break bread over the

Thanksgiving holiday. We all have much

to be ‘thankful’ for but let’s not forget how

or why we’re able to do this to begin with.

We can never forget our Warriors who

have done so much to enable and provide

us with the freedom and opportunities

we enjoy. Do not hesitate to express gratitude to our Veterans on their special day,

to commemorate their service and sacrifice.

Likewise, do not forget, this is also Native American Heritage Month. Nor-

REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

DeWayne Wilson, AST Representative

Hello Tribal Members,

I hope everyone is staying healthy. The

Tribal Complex is still at Phase 2 Modified- Split Shifts due to the COVID 19

(Delta Variant) pandemic. I just wanted to report, we (Executive Committee)

have a team oriented environment which

will only increase the opportunities/ successes of our tribe. Again, I want to send

out my heart- felt condolences out to all

Tribal families who have lost loved ones.

In the Education Department this

month, the Executive Committee passed

a resolution approving the establishment

of the AST Workforce Development and

Career initiative Program. This program

is designed to invest in tribal employees/

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mally, there are lots of events going on

throughout the community and at local

schools. In years past, Cultural Preservation has hosted and presented cultural

exhibitions to increase awareness about

the history of our Absentee Shawnee People.

I want to quickly say “Thank you!” to

those of our membership who made their

way over for the Semi-Annual General

Council meeting. The Executive Committee appreciates the input and suggestions. As I’ve said before, this provides

us with ideas of the priorities from our

membership and what we should focus

on to improve our system and operations.

Since my last submission, I have not

presented any new resolutions. This

month, I anticipate submitting at least

three (3), all of which are typical, year-

ly business related items. If all goes to

plan, I will be presenting to the Executive

Committee a resolution for the proposed

2022 General Fund budget, along with

the Indirect Cost (IDC) and BIA budgets.

Additionally, my staff and I have worked

with the Health Administration to get

their items approved as well. As I understand, these have never been presented

this early before. This is a testament to

the hard work of staff within both offices

to get this accomplished and I am grateful for their efforts.

Also, I have recently hired two (2) new

directors for Procurement and Realty.

Essentially, it is the removal of the “Interim or Acting” label from their titles.

Much fuss was made about the release of

previous individuals and how it could be

detrimental to these respective programs.

I am proud to say it has not affected our

Departments production and things have

only gotten better. Both Directors, Rebecca Kennedy and Taylor Carter, are

AST tribal members. It has been my goal

to help our membership attain the leadership skills and provide them with an

opportunity to showcase their skillsets.

As I complete this month’s article, I remind our folks to continue maintaining

Social Distance protocol, washing your

hands or using hand sanitizer, and wearing a mask. Please stay safe this holiday

season and have a “Happy Thanksgiving!”

As always, do not hesitate to reach out to

my office with any questions or concerns.

members who want to obtain a skill set

that will not only benefit the tribal member but the tribe as well. I want to say

“Thank you” to Lt. Gov. DeLodge and the

Self- Governance Department for their

assistance.

In the Cultural Preservation Department: Cultural Preservation Director,

Ms. Carol Butler and I have been meeting/

discussing the ANA/ Language grant. We

are having issues hiring a Linguist for the

grant. I have been talking with tribal elders/ members about possible candidates

for a Linguist. Cultural Preservation

Program Director, Carol Butler, Devon

Frazier-Smith and I attended the Grand

Opening of the First Americans Museum

and they gave a brief presentation about

the Absentee Shawnee flag.

As for the Gaming Commission: I

attended both Gaming Commission

meetings, where we were approve/ disapproved employee/ vendor Licensing

requests and researched training opportunities for future employees. We also

had two Special Gaming Commission

meetings this month so we could interview applicants for the Executive Director and Compliance Officer positions.

Finally the Youth Camp: In Sept. the

Executive Committee passed a resolution

approving the installation of playground

equipment and recreation facilities at the

Youth Camp. I want to say “Thank You”

to Gov. Johnson and Brianna Ponkilla

(CCDF) for their assistance. Lt. Gov. DeLodge and I have been working with Mrs.

Kimberly Hazlett (Self- Governance) and

Mr. Jarrod Lloyd (OEH) hoping to pass

a resolution to make an application to

Housing and Urban Development / ICDBG. If approved for the ICDBG program,

we will be able to construct a Multi- purpose building at the Youth Camp in the

future. We continue to work with CLS

and Associates Landscape Architects in

developing the next phases of the Youth

Camp.

As always, I am glad to be here representing our tribe and our tribal membership. If anyone has any questions/

concerns or if we can help you, feel free

to contact me at office phone #405-2754030, Ext. 6239 or by email: dewayne.wilson@astribe.com

Neyiawa!

Joseph H. Blanchard

Respectfully,

DeWayne Wilson

AST Veterans Ride in

Red Earth Parade

The AST Veterans Association were invited to

participate in the 35th Annual Red Earth Parade. The

parade was held October 16, 2021 in Oklahoma City.

The Red Earth Parade hasn’t made an appearance since

2019 due to COVID.

“ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS”

Social Service Department

LIHEAP Cares Program

Fan, Heater, Throw Blanket or Air Purifier

These items are available to LIHEAP Participants

The application will have a choice of ONE item listed.

A LIHEAP Application will need to be filled out with a copy of

your CDIB card, SS card, utility bill, income (check stub, social

security, unemployment, TANF, etc.), and live in Cleveland and

Pottawatomie Counties. The Application will have a choice of one

item listed above. Application can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.

For Questions please contact:

Social Service Department at (405) 878-4723 or (405) 275-4030,

ext. 6311 or ext. 6225.

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Why They Serve

Native Americans make up only 1.4 percent of the U.S. population but they have the highest rate of any population in the U.S. military. They serve in the

Armed Forces at five times the national average.

Despite the troubled relationship with the U.S. government, Native Americans have played a key role in all military conflicts. The dedication to service

stretches back to revolutionary and even civil war days; long before many were even U.S. citizens. Before this land was called the United States of America, it

was Indian Country. The first ones to inhabit this soil are the first ones to stand up and fight.

What compels Native Americans to remain steadfast in their service? For many Tribal members, it is honoring the Shawnee Warrior way.

Army veteran Michael Deer stepped up as did his Shawnee brothers before him. “I wanted to serve in the Spirit of our old Shawnee Warriors who fought long

ago to preserve our Indian way of life. Back in the days when Shawnee men stood up and fought for the people”

“I joined the Army because my grandfather Francis Deer is a Marine. He fought in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. My great grandfather Josiah Deer fought

for the Army in World War 2.”

Jason Bender, Marine Veteran also answered the call to serve as his duty as a Shawnee warrior. “What made me serve was the tradition of my family from my

grandfather Wayne Longhorn who fought in World War 2 to my dad First Lieutenant Edward Bender and my uncles who served.”

Fellow Marine Veteran, Representative DeWayne Wilson followed tradition as well. He joined up in the footsteps of his grandfather and father before him.

Wilson felt it was his responsibility to serve. Darrol Davis served in the Army because he wanted to follow family tradition.

Brothers Casey and Tyler Wenholm both answered the call to serve, following in their uncle’s footsteps.

Casey explained, “My uncle was in the Air Force before me and I was always fascinated by his stories. I wanted to explore the world while having the privilege

to serve the country.” His brother Tyson joined the Marines after seeing Casey and his uncle serve.

Not all Shawnees joined because of tradition. Some found it as a way to a better life.

Twenty year-old Roy Charley found himself at a crossroads. He was in trouble for assault and battery and the judge gave him a choice – jail time or the military.

Charley left the courthouse and walked into the first recruitment place he found. His decision led to a distinguished 20 year career in the Navy.

Army Veteran Rick Little Axe joined for a better life as well. “I was a young man with little experience in any kind of trade and I had my son to take care of.”

he explained. “It took me four times to drive up to the recruiter and found out it was the best decision I ever made.”

The call to join the military is also answered by women. Native American women have a higher rate of service than any other groups. Nearly 20 percent of

native service members are women. Their reasons also follow the men’s – tradition and a better life.

Army veteran Esteline Schulenberg watched her three brothers serve in the military. She sought a life of adventure and wanted to go places. This girl raised in

rural Cleveland County did go places. She joined the Women’s Army Corp and traveled as far as Japan.

“When I was a young girl, I would see pictures of women in uniform. I wanted to dress like that. I wanted to go place too.” Schulenberg remembered. “I wanted

to serve my country too. And yes I consider myself a warrior.”

Schulenberg also had an influence on her niece Twila Parker. “I remember when I was about 5 we got up early as a family we went to my grandma Agnes

Sloan’s house. My aunt Esteline Sloan was leaving for the military. I remember she looked so stylish.”

Parker also remembers watching her uncles J.B., Ted and Wendell Sloan all leave home for the military. But her earliest and greatest memory was her dad,

Ernest F. Longhorn talking about his service in World War II. “My dad talked about his duty to his family, his tribe and to his country.”

“He reminded me when I graduated Business School there needed to be two of us from the family. My younger brother Ewell had already enlisted and left. So

I enlisted and joined the Air Force where I became an air to ground radio operator.” Parker recalls.

Channa Deer also came from a family full of veterans. She was a single mom, working and going to college. “I wanted to better my life for my child. I wanted

something I could have all in one and the Air force did just that. I didn’t want to be a statistic.” she said.

Taren Wiliams family only had a few members who served in the military. She is the only female who has ever served. She joined the Navy for the opportunities

it provided but quickly came to realize that she it means more to serve. “I have the ability to serve not just this country but also, my family, friends and community

of my small town Little Axe.”

Another Little Axe local who served was Jessie White. He was a Marine Captain from 2002-2015. His reason for joining stemmed from the horrific 9-11

attacks on our country.

Fellow Marine Henry Blanchard joined so each individual could have rights and freedom.

Thanks to the many brave tribal veterans who served and continue to serve, we still enjoy our rights and freedom. The cornerstone of this country was founded

on freedom. But before this land was the United States, it belonged to the Native Americans. The ones who were here first are the ones who are first to stand up

and fight for this land. They are the first to stand up and go to battle just as the Shawnee Warriors that came before them did.

AST Veteran Casey Wenholm

AST Veteran Tyson Wenholm

AST Veteran Roy Charley

AST Veteran Jason Bender

AST Veteran Twila Parker

AST Veteran Jesse White

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ASTHS November 2021 Monthly Update

Medicare Basics for the American Indian Elder: Tips for Seniors

With Medicare open enrollment upon us again, it is absolutely imperative for Seniors (Elders) to know and understand their benefits more than

ever. But also equally important is that our family understands the type of Medicare plan we are on as well. Often times, we are caretakers for

the Seniors (Elders) in our families, and nationally this trend is increasing, for our parents and grandparents. Discuss with your family what

your specific plan covers, so when you are hospitalized or need surgery, everyone knows what is covered. Doing so ensures no one is surprised at the time health issues

arise, as the stress and distractions caretakers are under will leave families in a reactionary, versus a proactive, situation that often carry avoidable stress and confusion,

at the worst possible time.

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with certain diseases. Your Indian

Health Service/Tribal/Urban health or Indian health provider, may help you apply for Medicare by seeing one of our trained Patient Benefit Advisors (PBAs). If you use

Medicare at your Indian health care provider, Medicare pays them. That saves money that can be used for other Indian health services.

Medicare Part A is Hospital Insurance, and Part A helps pay for inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing home care, hospice care, and some home health care. This is

important to have as Purchase Referred Care (PRC), formerly Contract Health Services, has both limits and restrictions that Medicare does not have in providing for

your health care needs.

Medicare Part B, your Medical Insurance, is the part that covers doctor visits, emergency room visits, lab tests, medical supplies, and more. Part B also covers 18

preventive services including: diabetes screening, glaucoma screening, tobacco use counseling, cancer screenings, a “Welcome to Medicare” visit, which is an annual

wellness visit that the clinic will call you you’re your flu shots, and more. Part B is optional, but very important for Native Americans who qualify for it; if you do not sign

up when you are first eligible, you may have to pay a penalty later. Note: You can still use your Indian Health Provider or go to a non-Indian health care provider who

takes Medicare. Your health care provider will bill Medicare for you, and Medicare will send you and EOB (Explanation of Benefits) describing your treatment and what

was covered after the encounter, generally within 30 days after billing by your provider.

Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans) are provided by many different companies. Part C is called Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans, and they are health plans

approved by Medicare, and run by private health insurance companies. You must have both Medicare Part A and Part B to sign up for an MA Plan. You must usually get

all of your care and tests from doctors, hospitals, and other places that are part of the MA Plan (or in “network”). The MA Plan replaces traditional Medicare, and you

use a separate insurance card. Ask your Indian Health Provider if an MA Plan is right for you by scheduling an appointment with our PBAs.

Medicare Part D (or your Prescription Drug Coverage), is a prescription drug plan. Medicare Prescription Drug Plans are approved by Medicare and are run by private

health insurance companies. Part D plans help pay for prescription drugs. Elders should sign up for a plan that works with their regular Indian or Tribal Health Pharmacy so you can use that plan there. Because the Indian Health or Tribal Health Pharmacy can bill Medicare to get paid, there is usually no cost for the medicine if you

use the Indian Health or Tribal Health Pharmacy that works with your Part D plan.

Questions our PBAs can answer for you are: “What will these insurance programs cost me?” “What is best for me and my family?” “What choices do I have on these

plans?” When you use your Indian or Tribal Health Provider, you should not pay any costs yourself (deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments). Some programs have

monthly fees. If you have limited income there may be help paying costs. Fees for some plans can be offset and information on the Extra Help or Medicare Savings Program is another reason visiting our PBAs, who can help you with making this huge life decision for your health care as an Elder. There may also be other programs in

Oklahoma (and within our tribal community) to help with special situations such as disabilities. (Note: Enrolling in Medicare doesn’t take away your right to receive care

from your Indian Health or Tribal Health Provider). When you have Medicare and get covered services at your Indian or Tribal Hospital or Clinic, Medicare helps pay.

You help your Indian and Tribal Health Provider and Tribe save money and pay for other services, and have more options, when you are covered. Tips to think about: 1).

The type of coverage you need. Does the plan allow you to go to the doctors and hospitals you want? Does the drug plan cover your current medicines? 2). The cost of the

plan. Prices are different. Compare costs. Find out if you can get help paying for the plan from your tribe or other sources. 3). The location. If you plan to use providers

outside of the Indian Health Service or Tribal Health System, are they close to your home? Can you go to your preferred pharmacy?

Your situation may change after you sign up for Medicare. Think about your health and insurance needs every year. The first plan you sign up for may not be the best

plan forever. You are not alone. Get help from family, our AST Health System PBAs, the Medicare website, or your local Oklahoma Health Insurance Assistance Program.

Choosing the right plan today, alleviates headaches and stress tomorrow!

Join us in celebrating our November Monthly Employee Award Winners this month! These outstanding professionals and team players lead the way in making our programs succeed and with taking care of our patients!

November 2021 Health Employee Awards of the Month

Employee of the Month: Dustin Schmidt, AST Health IT Department

Team of the Month: AST Health System’s IT Team

Special Leadership Award: Travis O’Dell, Health IT Director

Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC

Executive Director

NOVEMBER 2021

Dates Closed:

Wednesday, November 4th

Every 1st Wednesday each

month

Thursday, November 11th

Veteran’s Day

Wednesday, November 24th

Thursday, November 25th

Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 26th

Hours Closed:

Locations:

Noon-5PM

All AST Health Facilities CLOSE at Noon.

- PluseCare and Shawnee SameDay OPEN at 5PM until 8pm (last patient at 7:30 PM).

-LA pharmacy and Shawnee pharmacy OPEN at 5PM until 8PM.

All Day

All AST Health Facilities CLOSED

(LA Health Center [LAHC], LA Pharmacy, Shawnee Clinic and Shawnee pharmacy CLOSED)

Noon-5PM

All AST Health Facilities CLOSE at noon

All Day

Thanksgiving Day- All AST Health Facilities CLOSED

All Day

ALL AST Health Facilities CLOSED

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

Don’t forget to request medication refills before closure: LAHC Pharmacy 405.292.9530/Shawnee Pharmacy 405.878.5859

In the event of a predicted severe weather forecast, please call ahead for possible health system closure or delay:

LAHC 405. 447.0300/ Shawnee Clinic 405. 878.5850/ PlusCare 405. 447.0477



Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System on Facebook and on ASTHS website at

www.asthealth.org.

Please remember the 1st Wednesday of each month our facilities are closed from noon to 5PM. PlusCare & Shawnee Clinic

OPEN 5pm until 8PM (last patient at 7:30PM).



We are grateful for family,

friends, community.

HEALTH SYSTEM

SHAWNEE CLINIC

LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER

PLUS CARE

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November 2021

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TO SCHEDULE YOUR

APPOINTMENT CALL

405.701.7190

or

405.701.7600

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A 3RD DOSE OF

A COVID-19 VACCINE?

MODERNA:

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is recommending that moderately to

severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose. This

includes people who have:

Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the

blood.

Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the

immune system.

Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking

medicine to suppress the immune system.

Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge

syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome).

Advanced or untreated HIV infection.

Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that

may suppress your immune response.

PFIZER-BioNTech:

The CDC is recommending that only certain populations initially vaccinated

with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can get a booster shot at this time:

Older adults and 50-64 year old people with medical conditions.

Long-term care setting residents aged 18 years and older.

People with medical conditions aged 18-49 years.

Employees and residents at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure

and transmission.

People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition

and if they meet the above criteria for getting an additional dose.

For more information, please visit www.asthealth.org

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html

November 2021

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ASTHS PHARMACY IS HERE TO SERVE YOU WITH NEW UPDATES

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Fitness Bit

AST DIABETES &

WELLNESS

N O V E M B E R

2 0 2 1

SPECIAL

POINTS OF

INTEREST:



6 secrets to Staying Fit During The Holidays

Resource

Center hours

are 8:00 am to

5:00 pm,

1.

Monday

through Friday.



Open by appointment

only



Please fill out

facility intake

form:

Refill Requests can be made the following ways:

2.

REFILLQUICK APP STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Keep Moving-So many people get busy during the holidays and exercise and fit3.

ness are not priorities. To

keep yourself from getting

discouraged, just keep moving. While waiting in line at

the grocery store, do some

calf raises, or walk in place.

Sitting at a stoplight you can

do a mini crunch. A mini

crunch is sit up straight in

your seat. Engage your core,

and feel your belly button.

Then imagine pulling it towards your spine. Tighten

your abs as hard as possible,

hold for a count of 8 and

release. Like Dorie says

“Just keep swimming”

Be The Person With A Plan

– Schedule your exercise

like it is a meeting, and do

NOT skip it. A boss

doesn’t skip a meeting!

Make Lists, Exercise Early &

Sleep-Making lists of things

to get completed always

helps me be more organized! The earlier in the

day that you can exercise,

the less likely you will skip

it. As the day progresses,

the busier people get and

exercise seems to be the

thing that gets deleted from

the “To Do” list. SLEEP is

very important for the body

to recover and decrease

stress. During the holidays,

sleep decreases because

there are too many things

to get completed. Not

getting enough sleep will

make you sluggish, cranky

and less productive.

4.

Expect The Unexpected-Life

gets in the way. Do not get

frustrated if you miss a day

of working out. Missing a

day is not the end of the

world.

5.

Get Rid Of “All Or Nothing” Mindset-Doing some

exercise during the holidays

is better than doing none. If

you have an entire routine

that you usually do and do

not have time for all of it,

doing some is better than

skipping the whole thing!

6.

Indulge For A Night, Not A

Season– It is okay to have

food that you do not normally get. Having one serving is fine. Having one or

more servings several days

in a row, in NOT okay.

Gobble Wobble

I use to participate in the Turkey

Trot Race on Thanksgiving morning. After a few years, I wanted

to get my family more active

before they ate a big meal.

About 12 years ago I started the

Gobble Wobble 5K. We all

meet at my Mother’s house and I

have mapped out a 3 mile route

that starts and ends at her house.

We do it early enough in the

morning that people would still

have time to take a shower and

get ready for the big day, plus

they could start putting things in

the oven before we took off.

The first year I had 8-12 people

and the next year we had neighbors, friends that were in town

for the holiday and several pets

on leashes. This activity is still

happening and it is bigger every

year! We have had people stop

and ask if this “event” was open

to the public and how much it

costs. It is a GREAT way to start

the day, burn some calories and

not feel as guilty about what you

eat later in the day.

Written by-Sarah Lawerance B.S., ACE CPT

Get Pumped With Pumpkins

Lead Fitness Specialist

Perform 2-3 Sets and 12 Repetitions

Tricep Press

Wood Chop

Pumpkin Up & Over

Pumpkin Touch

Side Lunge

Bent Over Row

Ensuring hope &

Native

Connections

WOMEN & YOUNG

LADIES

MEDICINE WHEEL &

12 STEPS PROGRAM

Virtual

6 PM - 8 PM

To pre-enroll

scan the QR

Code or visit:

https://forms.gle/

Dx5fhra6bBQF2

WhP6

ENSURING HOPE

PROJECT

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT:

ELDER SUBSTANCE USE

Are elders impacted

differently by alcohol and

drugs?

Every Monday

Beginning

September

20, 2021

Aging could possibly lead to social and

physical changes that may increase

vulnerability to substance misuse. Elders may

be more likely to experience mood disorders,

lung and heart problems, or memory issues.

Drugs can worsen these conditions,

exacerbating the negative health

consequences of substance use. It can also

result in accidents and injuries which pose a

greater risk to health in elders.

Prescription Medications

FATHERHOOD IS SACRED;

MOTHERHOOD IS SACRED

PARENTING CLASS

Chronic health conditions tend to develop as part of

aging, and elders are often prescribed more medicines

than other age groups, leading to a higher rate of

exposure to potentially addictive medications.Other risks

could include accidental misuse of prescription drugs,

and possible worsening of existing mental health issues.

Persistent pain may be more complicated in elders

experiencing other health conditions. Up to 80% of

patients with advanced cancer report pain, as well as

77% of heart disease patients, and up to 40% of

outpatients 65 and older.

PURPOSE

The fatherhood is Sacred & Motherhood is Sacred Parenting Enrichment Program was

created by the Native American Fatherhood & Families Association (NAFFA) for fathers

and mothers using a Native American approach. The purpose is to create positive change

& to build a safe & happy family.

Outcomes

Increase families and individuals ability to face life's challenges

Build Person character & Integrity

Become a more confident individual/parent

Understand the importance of vision and how powerful it is

Use critical thinking skills to explore ideas and solve problems within the family and

communities.

Do you know the risk factors for

substance use in elders?

Chronic Pain

Physical

Disabilities

Reduced

Mobility

Transitions in

living

Chronic Illness

Avoidance

coping style

Previous or

current mental

illness

COURSE CONTENT

If you or a loved one would like more

information about elder substance abuse or

mental health, please contact us or visit our

website:

https://www.asthealth.org/services/behavioral

-health

SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM

SESSION TWO: LAYING THE FOUNDATION

SESSIONT THREE: THE CREATOR

SESSION FOUR: CHOICE

SESSION FIVE: ESSENTIAL PART OF CHOICE

SESSION SIX: TEACHABLE

SESSION SEVEN: BARRIERS TO BEING TEACHABLE

SESSION EIGHT: WISDOM

SESSION NINE: SERVICE

SESSION TEN: SELF-IDENTITY

SESSION ELEVEN: RELATIONSHIPS

SESSION TWELVE: NURTURING

Loss of a loved

one

Forced

Retirement

Change in Income

Poor Health

Status

Taking a lot of

medications and

supplements

History of

substance use

disorders

Social isolation

Ensuring Hope Project Director, Crystal

Springer: (405) 878-4716

Little Axe Health Center: (405) 447-0300

Shawnee Clinic: (405) 878-4716

Resources:

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/s

ubstance-use-in-older-adults-drugfacts

Galicia-Castillo, M. Opioids for persistent

pain in older adults. Cleveland Clinic

Journal of Medicine. 2016 June 6; 83(6).

Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Services Administration. (2019). Results

from the 2018 National Survey on Drug

Use and Health: Detailed tables. Rockville,

MD: Center for Behavioral Health Statistics

and Quality, Substance Abuse and Mental

Health Services Administration.

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Building Block/CCDF

www.astribe.com

November 2021

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Building Blocks C.D.C.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 878-0633

Fax: (405) 878-0156

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Building Blocks C.D.C.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 878-0633

Fax: (405) 878-0156

Building Blocks II

Building Blocks III

It’s getting cooler outside and into the holiday season. Building Blocks had a

fun October. We participated in Spooky Spirit week October 20th-29th. The

children and staff enjoyed dressing up for Halloween and they had Halloween

Parties on the 28th. Our teachers enjoyed decorating their bulletin boards for

Halloween. Also, the children love to do art work especially for the holidays.

We are currently ONLY enrolling children of AST employees. If you are

interested in your child attending Building Blocks Child Development Center

in Norman, OK please call (405)360-2710.

Daylight Savings Time Ends November

7th. Remember to set your clocks back

for “Fall Back”.

Building Blocks will be closed November

11th in observance of Veteran’s Day

We will also be closed November 25th

and 26th for Thanksgiving. We wish

everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Have an awesome November and enjoy

the holidays!

This past month our teachers and children have

had fun decorating their classrooms/bulletin

boards for the fall/spooky season. Our kids have

enjoyed making yummy fall themed treats such

as pumpkins pies, homemade bread, and Carmel

apples to name a few. Our amazing teachers have

worked so hard at creating purposeful hands

on lesson plans. In doing this, the teachers are

incorporating all five areas of child development

along with several different forms of artwork,

which relates to the changing season. Please

enjoy a few of the moments we captured this past

month.

October's

Employee of the

month is:

Ms. Casey

Infants Class

You can find us on Facebook @ AST Building Blocks Child Development Center

III-Little Axe Page to see all the latest updates.

We look forward to meeting your childcare needs!

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Child Care Development Fund Programs

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok. 74801

(405) 432-8411 FAX: (405) 878-0156

AST Newsletter- Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Programs

November 2021

We hope you and your family continue doing well. We are still accepting

applications for AST Child Care Assistance if you need child care assistance

and would like to apply. The application is on the AST website under Services/

Child Care. We offer assistance to any Native child with a CDIB who live in our Happy 1st Birthday Malakai!!

service area of Cleveland, McClain, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie Counties.

The parents or guardians must meet certain income guidelines but we would

encourage anyone to apply. We offer co-payment waivers for essential staff/

healthcare workers in need of child care. We can also offer services for

families who are unemployed with a three (3) month job search eligibility

period. The families can choose any OKDHS Licensed Child Care Provider that

is convenient for them. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding

eligibility.

We are also still offering the Relative Home Provider care type where a relative

who lives in a separate residence can care for an eligible child. We will have the

application and guidelines on the AST Website under the Services/Childcare

page. Applicants who wish to utilize the RHP will need to be eligible for AST

Child Care prior to RHP approval. Please contact me or LaNora Buswell, CCDF

Specialist, if you have any questions.

We opened the After School Program on the Shawnee Complex on August 16

but had to close on August 30 due to the closing of the complex. We hope

to start again as soon as it is deemed safe by the EC and Emergency Manager

Staff. If you or your family needs afterschool child care assistance outside

of Shawnee, please contact us or apply through the child care assistance

program and we can help find a provider that will be able to provide your

child care needs.

Our goals through the CCDF grant, Building Blocks enterprise and the After

School Programs is to provide quality child care to Native and non-native

children in our communities. We do this by our innovative ideas on curriculum

and staying abreast of all training and requirements to maintain higher levels

of care. We strive to be the best and be better than the best every day.

If you are interested in any of these programs or have any questions please

feel free to contact me or LaNora Buswell at the number above or by email,

astchildcare@astribe.com.

Ni yi wa! (Thank you)

Briana Ponkilla

CCDF Coordinator

We Celebrated National Boss’s

Day! The Building Blocks staff

would like to thank Our Director

Skye Foreman & Assistant Director

Renee Richardson for being

absolutely wonderful boss’s! We

appreciate all you do!

November 2021

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Cultural Preservation Department

The Cultural Preservation Department has continued to carry out essential day to day operations to ensure the department continues to function properly. Since the last week

of August, we have moved to a split shift schedule in which three staff members are available in the office every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gift Shop

In accordance with the change in operations, the gift shop is now only open to Tribal members for shopping. If possible, we do encourage curbside and porch shopping. We

ask if you are wanting to shop please make an appointment with the Gift Shop Manager, Mrs. Merry Rodriguez, 24 hours in advance. Also, upon arrival please check in at

the checkpoint. Mrs. Rodriguez can be reached at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6310.

We have two locations for your shopping. Our Shawnee Gift Shop is located at the complex in the Cultural Preservation building, and our Little Axe Gift Shop is located in the

lobby of the Little Axe Health Center. We are open in Shawnee Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and twice a month in Little Axe from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, currently, we do

not offer online shopping. However, we are looking into possibly making this an option for you in the future.

Further, to ensure the safety and protect the health of all, the Gift Shop has implemented the following 5 safety protocols that we ask visitors to follow:

1. All are required to cover their mouth and nose with PPE (masks) when shopping in the Gift Shop.

2. Occupancy Control – for your safety and the safety of our employees, we are limiting the number of customers in

the gift shop.

a. Only 2 customers will be allowed in at a time

3. Avoid close contact (Social Distance)

a. Please keep 6 feet between you and other customers

4. Use hand sanitizer as often as possible

5. Sorry…NO public restroom is available. Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.

We continue to make progress in new inventory, but please be patient with us if we are unable to get what you are looking

for in-stock. Like other stores, we are experiencing shortages and delays with our vendors. However, we are excited to

announce that we have received some of the new t-shirts. These new t-shirts can be seen to the left.

If you haven’t been in our store recently, please make an appointment and get some early Christmas shopping done!

Library

Like the Gift Shop, the Library is open to Tribal members only. We ask that you follow all the protocols mentioned above, and that you call Ms. Casey Wilson, the Librarian,

to make an appointment 24 hours in advance. She can be reached at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6416.

Further, for your safety, individuals are asked to use gloves while viewing books in the library, and to ensure that checked out books are properly sanitized, books are placed

in a Ziploc bag and quarantined for four days upon return to the library.

Also, currently, we are still working on using OverDrive to get our collections online. We are hoping the online website is launched soon. Please reach out to the Librarian if

you have any questions.

THPO

The THPO Program continues to make great strides and advancements. The THPO staff has steadily been receiving Section 106 projects from various Federal Agencies. Over

the past month, the THPO Officer, Mrs. Devon Frazier-Smith, has received 296 new Section 106 projects for review. In conjunction with receiving projects, the program has

consulted on 254 projects. These projects were completed in 11 of our 25 areas of interest/states. The THPO has also taken part in 11 teleconference calls as it concerns Section

106 projects as well as NAGPRA cases.

FCC/TCNS

In lieu of the shutdowns from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the incoming workflow of new and modified telecommunications projects has been steady for

the TCNS program. The THPO Specialist, Ms. Ashley Brokeshoulder, has been busy reviewing, researching and given recommendations to the telecommunications industry.

Over the past month, she has received 94 new telecommunications facility projects for review. These 94 individual projects will be completed in conjunction with 8 consulting

firms in 8 of our 25 areas of interest/states.

In conjunction with receiving projects, she has reviewed, researched and gave recommendation for the clearance of 76 telecommunications projects. These 76 individual projects were completed in conjunction with 8 consulting firms in 8 of our 25 areas of interest/states. Also, 18 projects are awaiting clearance because their packages are lacking

some information such as full archaeological reports, SHPO responses, or clear pictures.

EVENTS

With the change in the operations and out of concern for the safety of all, we have canceled all the workshops at this time. However, November is Native American Heritage Month, and the

Cultural Preservation Staff are planning some activities to commemorate the month. Please be on the look-out for announcements on the website and Facebook.

Your concerns are important to us. We thank you for the continued support of our department as we continue to make changes to our programs to better serve the Tribal community. My door

is always open so please feel free to contact me, Carol Butler, at 405-275-4030 ext. 6245 or cbutler@astribe.com.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe's Domestic Violence Department

AllNations Bank announces added benefits for Absentee Shawnee Tribe members!!

We help with:

Our mission is to:

Domestic Violence

Eliminate violence in

Sexual Assault

Native Country and to

Dating Violence

strengthen

Stalking

Native families to end the

Sex Trafficking

cycle of violence.

Our services are confidential and include:

Safety Planning

Emergency Assistance

Court Advocacy

Shelter Placement Assistance

Referrals

Must be intimate partner

related violence and the

victim must be fleeing the

home/situation

Who we serve:

Where we serve:

Natives and non-Natives

LGBTQ2S+

Any Religion

Any income level

EVERYONE

Because we are federally funded

we get to serve all populations

within our *service area, which

includes Cleveland, Oklahoma and

Pottawatomie counties.

*If you are AST and outside the service area, please call our office and we will see what we can do to help

you.

Contact Us:

Office Line 405.273.2888

Fax 405.273.1192

Webpage https://www.astribe.com/domestic-violence

Link to intake https://www.astribe.com/forms/victim-intake

@ASTRisingWarrior

For emergencies call 911 or AST PD @ 405.275.3200

This project was supported byGrant No. 2015-TW-AX-0016 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations

expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

Last year we partnered with the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. (ONAC) to establish the

Simply Safe Account. This account makes banking accessible to everyone. AllNations Bank was

the first Native American owned bank to offer this account, a certified Bank On account by The

Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. Simply Safe Account features are listed below:

• A debit card that honors the Absentee Shawnee Tribe – issued to AST members.

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Low balance to open

Low monthly fee (Fee is now waived for AST members)

Free direct deposit

Free debit card

Free online banking, bill pay & mobile app

Free online monthly statement ($2.00 fee for a paper statement)

No overdraft fee (This is a check-less account. Account transactions are limited to

Withdrawals at the Teller Window, Debit Card and ATM transactions, Online Bill Pay,

Online or Mobile banking transfers.)

For any other questions about the Simply Safe Account features and benefits, please call

AllNations Bank at 405-273-0202. Or go to our website www.anbok.com to download a new

account application form and start banking with your Simply Safe Account today!

2023 Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

FDIC Insured

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NOVEMBER

BIRTHDAYS

Aguinaga, Jessika Lyn

Aguinaga, Julia Dawn

Aguirre, Daniel Enrique

Alexander, Tammy Lynn

Alford, Glen Tecumseh

Alford, Reagan Elizabeth

Alvarez, Amanda Leigh

Araujo, Jonathan Jose

Arms, Cameron Blake

Arms, Dakota James

Badger, Casey Mae

Baker, Makaiah Lashaun

Balch, Emily Twila Kay

Baldwin, Ayveri Mae

Bates, Damion Christian

Bettelyoun, Cathern Mae Marie

Billie, Kathrine

Blanchard, Ashlynn Shay

Blanchard, Cayanna Dee

Blanchard, Dawsyn Rain

Blanchard, John Michael

Blanchard, Lisa Ann

Blanchard, Matthew Ryan

Blanchard, Norman Neal

Blanchard, Tobias Ray

Blevins, Dakota Royce

Blocker, Bailey Marie

Boatman, Allyson Lyndi

Boatman, Mark James

Bockoven, Tina Nicole

Boston Sr., Carl Kent

Boston, Arthur Joseph

Box, Jodie Gayle

Bradley Jr., Carl Franklin

Bradley, William Lee

Brandon, Sean Patrick

Breeding, Joshua Adam

Brewer, Rockey Darren

Brinson, Allen William

Brokeshoulder, Rita Gayle

Brown, Andrea Elaine

Brown, Keyondre Duane

Brown, Shandalyn Shermain

Bryant, Corbin Ash

Bryce, Emily Danielle

Buckheart, Felise Maria

Bui, Reilly Paul

Bump Jr., Richard Dewitt

Campbell, Lousetta

Carolina, Jammie Leann

Carter, Andrea Dawn

Caudillo, Robert Lee

Chisholm, Cole Nathanial

Collett, Dillon Wayne

Colungo, Antonio Joaquin

Conner, Robert Neal

Cortez, Alixus Renee

Creek, Kaydence Rae

Crossley, Joseph Tyner

Crow, Anabeth Sophia Ximara

Crow, Randon Matthew

Danner, Latonia Marie

Davis, Alexander Edward James

Davis, Eli Joel

Davis, Hannah Starr

Davis, Joshua Lee

Davis, Kayelah Janea Blair

Davis, Rebecca Ann

Day, Darnell Ann

Deere, Karena Louise

Dennis, Kayci Dawn

Detwiler, Tanya Elaine

Dietrich, Tricia Lynn

Dodds, Cody Ralph

Dolchok, Carole Sue

Donnahoe, Leah Jane

Doussett, Gabriella Diane

Downey, Tyler Preston

Draper Jr., Russell Lee

Drywater, Sherry Lyn

Duboise, Rebecca Kay

Eckiwardy, Selena Monica

Eckiwardy, Victoria Destiny

Edgmon, Pacey Wyatt

Edwards, Chet

Edwards, Cutke Lashelle R.

Ellis, Paul Samuel

Ellis, Phillip Steven

Ellis, Scott R.

Embery, Aubrianna Marie

Fazende, Isabella Jasya Keith

Ferber, Makenzie Kalani

Fixico, George Manual

Fletcher, Atheda

Foreman, Robert Wade

Foreman, Thomas Henry

Fuentez, Ariana Yasmine

Garretson, Alayla Danielle

Garretson, Christopher P.

Gibson, Athena Elizabeth

Gibson, Dante` Jamison

Gibson, Pamela Ann

Gibson, Wilfred Lew

Gomez, Petra Maria

Goombi II, John Duane

Goss, Melody Naomi

Gower, Jon Paul

Gray, Jared Christapher

Gray, Jeffrey David

Greenfield-Novick, Precious Dawn

Groves IV, Donald Eugene

Hadjiconstantinou, Brent Christopher

Hale, Alisha Marie

Hale, Tyrena Skye

Harjo, Brittany Marie

Harjo, Jacqueline Rhea

Harjo, Maliyah Kinsley

Harjo, Tawanna Jo

Harp Brown, Tara Rae

Harris, Kallie Dahn

Harvey, Ronnie Troy

Hatcher, Donald Ray

Haumpy, Olivia Huerta

Haumpy, Zaylee Jew`el

Haydon, Lorraine

Heisley, Robert Egan

Hemphill, Justin Travis

Hicks, Emily Nicole

Hill, Kambree Shaylyn

Hood, Allison Rachelle

Hood, Stefanie Michelle

Hopkins, Tabia Renee

Hopper, Deborah Ann

Huerta-Carrillo, Jacob Jeremiah

Hulett, Tiffany Gayle

Humphrey, Jo Lynne

Isaacs, Jon Edwin

Jacobs, Tiffanie Marie

Johnson, Evan Ryan

Johnson, Jackie Dean

Johnson, Jaylin Lee

Johnson, Michael Thomas

Johnson, Nizhoni Naim River

Johnson, Rayanna Kay

Johnson-Stephenson, Alyssa Cyndel

Jones, Easton Allen

Kaniatobe, Guy Eliot

Kaseca Jr., Frank Linn

Keith, Joni Cheryl

Keith, Lisa Gaye

Kilmer, Cheyenne Lashell

Kilmer, Kayla Marlene

Kirby, William Hunter

Lackey, Oaklen Ray

Lalehparvaran, William Majid

Larney, Patti Mae

Larney, Walter Lee

Lasenberry, Khloe Dawn

Leath, Timothy Coates

Leetka, Addysen Grace

Leitka, Devin Lance

Lewis, Lynda Carol

Limon Jr., Richard Martin

Limon, Jocelyn Marie

Lindsay, Seth Ryan

Little Axe, Brandon James

Little Axe, Paiden Taylor

Little Charley Ramsey, Kieri Leeann

Little Jim, Caleb Frank

Little Jim, Clint Jason

Little, Dee Ann

Little, Lisa Ann

Littlebear, Clifford Newman

Littlebear, Josheau Alan

Littlecreek, Sammi Louise

Littlecreek, Sharon Renee

Littlecreek-Testerman, Skielar D'Wayne

Littlecreek-Watts, Lily

Littlehead, William Bill

Loeks, Betty Lou

Logan, Terri Sloat

Longhorn, Joel Boyd

Longhorn, Stevie Lynn-Rose

Longman Jr., Henry Daniel

Lovins, Garrett Scot

Lowe, Skyla Reyann

Lowrance, Eaan Zane

Mack, Darrin Wayne

Mann, Loretta Lynn

Mann-Shopteese, Wanda Gayle

Martin, Tiffany Ann

Martinez, Clayton Dale

Martinez, Tiana Rae

McBride Robinson, Allison Lorraine

McBride, Marshall Dylan

McBride, Travis Eugene

McDaniel, Cody Aaron

McGirt, Elijah Ray

McGirt, Ricky Lee

McGonigal, Michael Shawn

McGuire II, Wayne Lloyd

Megehee, Sheyenne Nicole

Miller, Charles Ray

Miller, Isabella Lois

Mills, Lindsey Gayle

Minnck Larney, Kayla Leeann

Mitchell, Legus Trent

Mitchell, Meegan

Mohawk, Joni Marie

Montez, Megan Danielle

Montgomery, Stephany Sky

Montgomery, Zechariah Cyreke-Dean

Moore, Sophia-Marie Linda

Morlan, Derek Thomas

Morris, Austin Jay

Morris, Miracle Marie

Morton, James Cristian

Morton, Rebecca Lynn

Mossbacher, Avery Jade

Muench, Rose Ann

Musick, Dr. Charles Randall

New Moon, Jessica Lynn

Nice Jr., Jonathon Lee

Novick, Ridley Rose-Everly

Ortiz, Isaiah Faustino

Owens, Asher James

Owens, Rhett Patrick

Pannell, Amy Marie

Panther Jr., Donald Eric

Panther-Pitner, Eliazbeth La Rayne

Perez-Vargas, Joel Encarnacion

Pierce, Velisa Allyn

Ponkilla, Briana Cynthia

Ponkilla, Mary Frances

Preciado, Oscar Gabriel

Ramirez, Axel Bennett

Ramirez, Tiffany Elyse

Reynolds, Ryan Hunter

Richard, Frances Ann

Ridenour, Lydia Paige

Roberts, Siera Brooke

Robinson, Sieanna Gail

Robison, Laynee Elizabeth

Russell, Averie Rayne

Salazar, John Thomas

Santa Cruz, Briana Danae

Sawinski, Ashley Dawn

Schoenebaum, Daxton Ryder

Sherod, Daemon Marcus

Shields, Brent Fremond

Siemon, Hudson Kennedy

Sinks, Robert Elmer

Happy 4th Birthday, to the coolest

guy we know.

Donnie "Bubba" Groves the

FOURTH.

Mama and Sister, loves you so much!!

You're the best Bubbas and son.

November 2021

Sloan, Whitney La Rae

Sloat, Amanda Renee

Smith, Alfred L.

Smith, Anna Mae

Smith, Carolina Elizabeth

Smith, Garett Allen

Smith, Taylor Logan

Snakeman, Luther

Soap, Taziah Jayson Lee

Spoon, Ariana Nicole

Spoon, Bruce Wade

Spoon, Christopher Scott

Spoon, Joel Lee

Spoon, Kolee Raye

Spoon, Tresha Dawn

Squire, Lauresa Cerise

Stacy, Daelin Shey

Stewart, Arvel Eugene

Stoliby, Daniel A

Stone, Heidi Nichole

Stuckey, Wade Dexter

Switch, McKenzie Ranee

Switch, Michael Dwight

Taylor, Ryan Aaden

Thompson, Jami Lynn

Thorpe, Gary Allen

Thorpe, Iris Nahla

Thorpe, Jasper Pristine

Thorpe, Jonah Azariah

Thorpe, Vicki Jo

Tiger, Dion Anthony

Tiger, Joseph Little Chief

Tiger, Nakota Cotcha

Tillery, Trevor Ryan

Tilley, Nelson Vaughn

Townson, Lindsey Denise

Trent, Danielle Elyse

Tyner, Michael Roy

Tyner, Wasalee Raine

Upman, Belva Ann

Vasquez, Makai Isaiah

Villalobos, Francisco Javier

Voyles, Devin Robert

Wakley, Stacy Ann

Wakolee, Garry Lavar

Wakolee, Jerry Lamar

Walker, Kurtis Robert

Walker, Ty Dewayne Owen

Wallis, Coltin Bryan

Wallis, Dawn Marie

Warrior, Aaron Duane

Warrior, Debra Faye

Wasley, Mandella Dawn

Watson, Brent Randall

Watson, Gavin Layn

Watson, Mckenna Ann

Weaver, Dylan Micheal

Werst, Nelda Jayne

Westberry, Justin Doyle

White Jr., Robert

White, Daniel Lee

White, Dustin Lee

Wilburn, Sonya Leigh

Wilkerson, Dorotha Fallon

Williams, Anfernee Isiah

Williams, Dominic Warrior

Williams, Ella Ann

Williams, Erik Braden

Williams, Heath Jared

Williams, Katharine Melina

Williams, Nathan Barrett

Wills, Jessica Renae

Wilson, Isaac Lane

Wilson, Joseph Scott

Wilson, Savannah Colette

Wilson-Ongaco, Tristen Xavier

Wolfe, Stormy Ray

Wolfe-Clark, Tina Marie

Womack, Grayson Wallace

Yandell, Raymond Lloyd

Yoder, Vanessa Lynn

Younger, Sandra Kay

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AllNations Bank

11

OBITUARY

News Release

Randolph Paul Hood

To:

The Absentee Shawnee News

From:

AllNations Bank

Date:

10-15-2021

Subject:

Wade Stuckey Appointed to AllNations Bank Board

Randolph Paul Hood (Randy) was born in Los Angeles, California on

April 23, 1956 and passed away peacefully on the morning of October

8, 2021. Randy was an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Oklahoma and was also half Choctaw. He was preceded in death by

his parents, Mr. Edgar Foster Hood (full blood Absentee Shawnee tribal

member) and Mrs. Edith Wesley Hood (full blood Choctaw Nation

tribal member).

Wade Stuckey was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of AllNations

Bank. He will also serve on the board of the bank’s holding company, AllNations

Bancorporation, Inc. He is filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Anita

Chisholm.

Mr. Stuckey was born and raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma and is a member of the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe. After graduating from Dale High School, he attended the

University of Oklahoma where he received his B.A. in Business Administration.

Wade Stuckey has been employed with Hobby Lobby for 17 years, and works as a

manager within the Corporate Campus. He and his wife Kayla live in NW Oklahoma City and share 4 children. They are members of the South Yukon Church of

Christ, and enjoy spending time with their family.

Steve Smith, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank, commented, “We are very pleased to have Wade join our leadership team. His experience in

retail corporate management brings a new dimension to the board. With the bank

exiting troubled status and looking to improve earnings and profitability, Wade’s

perspective will help us do that.”

The eldest of five children, Randy was born in Los Angeles, California.

He was a gifted artist in many ways. He loved to draw and sketch and

worked for a time as an illustrator for Walt Disney Animation. He taught

himself to play classical guitar and enjoyed singing in several choirs and

ensembles; in 1984 he performed with a group of choral singers during

the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. As a

child he had his SAG (Screen Actors’ Guild) card and was an extra in

several films including “The Stalking Moon” with Gregory Peck and TV

shows including “Bonanza!”

Randy enjoyed the simple things in life - he was an avid reader, loved

movies and comic books and enjoyed spending time with family. He

collected beautifully bound copies of classic literature and gifted them to

the people he loved. He worked for a long time at the Escondido Public

Library and enjoyed interacting with people from all different walks of

life. He was smart, soft-spoken, generous and kind.

Randy is survived by his siblings, Flora Howe, John Hood, Lisa Burke

and Richard Hood, many nieces and nephews and lots of cousins who

will miss him, his strumming guitar and the baritone voice that filled the

room.

COURT NOTICE

Wade Stuckey, new AllNations Bank board member.

News Release

To:

The Absentee Shawnee News

From:

AllNations Bank

Date:

10-15-2021

Subject:

Shane Jett Appointed to AllNations Bancorporation, Inc. Board

Oklahoma State Senator Shane Jett was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of AllNations Bancorporation, Inc. He is filling the vacancy created by the

resignation of Tresha Spoon.

Senator Jett lives in Shawnee and is a Cherokee citizen. He served 11 years as

an Intelligence Officer in the US Navy Reserve and has extensive background in

government and finance. He has served in both the House and Senate in the Oklahoma legislature and is a Presidential appointee to an advisory board at the US

Treasury. As CEO of the largest tribal Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), he raised capital from the federal government, banks, and private

foundations with mission driven investment focus. Shane has served on national

boards and two tribally owned bank boards. Shane speaks three languages, has an

international business degree from Oklahoma Baptist University and an extensive

international network. He has a certificate in Brazil Stock Market Operations from

IBMEC Brazil and an Executive Education certificate in Legislative Leadership

from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. In 2021, Shane graduated

with a diploma from the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and received a

certificate in Leadership from The Wharton School. Shane serves on the Board of

The Absentee Shawnee Economic Development. He and his wife, Ana, have been

married for twenty years and have three daughters. They are members of Immanuel

Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Steve Smith, CEO of AllNations Bank, stated, “We look forward to working with

Senator Jett and drawing on his unique background as we continue the process of

improving the bank’s performance. His willingness to use his experience to serve

on the bank holding company board is appreciated.”

Senator Shane Jett, new AllNations Bancorporation, Inc. board member.

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November 2021

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ELECTION COMMISSION

Emily Longman ...................................6271

Lt.Governor Ezra DeLodge. ............ 6253

Diane Ponkilla .............................. 6267

Mike Bread……………………….6445 FINANCE

Andrew Warrior…………………6263 Kyle Coody ................................................. 6233

Fallon Jackson…………………6236

Jennifer Crenshaw........................................... 6228

Secretary Alicia Miller ................ 6289

....................................................... 6275

Tina Ontiveros ............................. 6431

Mary Ponkilla……………………6446

Treasurer Joseph Blanchard ..... 6280

Jan Ranft ...................................... 6309

....................................................... 6341

Rep.

Lt. Gov.

ENROLLMENT

Amanda Webb .....................................6292

Brittany Coughran .............................6288

Elicia Ramirez......................................6290

Secretary

Governor John R. Johnson ......... 6308

Alvina Barnes ............................... 6307

Kim Porter.................................... 6269

Treas.

Gov.

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

Representative DeWayne Wilson 6239

...................................................... 6240

RECEPTIONIST

.............................................................. 4030

ATTORNEY

Randall Homburg ............................... 6313

BIA/SELF GOVERNANCE

Kymberly Hazlett................................ 6325

Nahinli Billy ......................................... 6301

Whitney Standing ....................................... 6283

CCDF

Briana Ponkilla.................................... 6347

LaNora Buswell................................... 6348

COURT

Chelsea Cope ....................................... 6241

Ashley Hudson…………………………..6336

.............................................................. 6260

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Carol Butler......................................... 6245

Merry Rodriguez (Gift Shop) ................. 6310

Gift Shop....................................................6254

Devon Frazier(THPO) ........................ 6243

Ashley Brokeshoulder......................... 6312

Kay Bemo............................................. 6238

Casey Wilson (Librarian) ................... 6416

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

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

.............................................................. 6326

Bryisha Payne...................................... 6315

Jasmine Rocha..................................... 6293

Lacey Carey......................................... 6298

EDUCATION

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

.............................................................. 6255

Blake Goodman ................................... 6432

Shay Fixico........................................... 6433

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Sandra Burnett ........................................... 6294

Tracey Dickson............................................ 6279

Tina Fixico ................................................... 6250

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

Holly Davis................................................... 6265

Colleen Butler.............................................. 6320

Misti Casey .................................................. 6385

Laina Martin ............................................... 6424

Sheila King................................................... 6344

Donna Woodfork......................................... 6447

Conf. Room.................................................. 6397

FOOD BANK

Falon Powell ................................................ 6438

Sarah Pederson............................................ 6437

SW Office..................................................... 6439

NW Office .................................................... 6440

GRANTS

Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi ......................... 6338

Kryste Carter .............................................. 6284

Bronte Pearson ............................................ 6295

HUMAN RESOURCES

Michele Nowell ............................................ 6296

Casey Adams .............................................. 6337

Rebecca Hyde .............................................. 6222

Jennifer Kinslow ......................................... 6252

Lauren Parish.............................................. 6423

ICW

Sheila Wilson .......................................395-4494

Shawnee Martinez ...............................395-4491

Kelly Seaton..........................................395-4490

Paige Little Charley .............................395-4493

MAINTENANCE

Kevin Kaseca.. ............................................. 6316

Break Room................................................. 6234

SheilaOrphan………………………………6331

Robert Komacheet, Joe Morton, John Mann

Stephen Fife, Stacy Coon, Duke Blanchard,

Clayton Martinez

Cindy Carpenter ......................................... 6249

MEDIA

Mindy Longhorn ......................................... 6435

Derek Hilderbrand...................................... 6436

MIS

HELP DESK................................................ 3100

Travis O’Dell ............................................... 6327

Donna Cody ................................................. 6402

Amelia Grass ............................................... 6329

Randy Austin............................................... 6342

Rafael Rodriguez......................................... 6332

...................................................................... 6328

OEH

Jarrod Lloyd................................................ 6229

Kyra Underwood......................................... 6398

OTHER EXTENSIONS

Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ...................................... 2009

Bldg. 1 Break Rm ....................................... 6305

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

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

Finance Conference Rm ............................. 6236

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

Clinic - Medical .................................... 447-0300

L.A.Plus Care....................................... 447-0477

Dental Clinic ........................................ 307-9704

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

Pharmacy ............................................. 292-9530

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

(Chrissy Wiens)

NOTICE

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

Brad Gaylord (Chief) ................................. 6302

Jason Brinker.............................................. 6259

Steven Crisp ................................................ 6262

Linda Day.................................................... 6261

James Woolbright....................................... 6276

Russell Harjo............................................... 6391

Patrol Room ................................................ 6278

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Levi Walker ......................................... 6426

PROCUREMENT

Dylan King ................................................. 6291

Tara Battise................................................. 6281

Rebecca Kennedy........................................ 6410

Blake Wiggins ............................................. 6422

Lisa Camren................................................ 6232

Brayden Queen ........................................... 6339

Dylan King .................................................. 6244

REALTY

Taylor Carter .............................................. 6246

Cara Hamilton (Probates).......................... 6248

Yecica Gutierrez………..……………………..6420

Kimberlee Billie……………….…………........6235

SOCIAL SERVICES

Annie Wilson (Director) ............................. 6311

Nancy Edwards........................................... 6225

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

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

Shelby White ............................................... 6258

Cheri Cambell............................................. 6237

...................................................................... 6286

TITLE VI

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

Lula Bettelyoun, Donna Butler, Robert

Schoolfield, Ted Watson… …..…………...6270

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

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

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

ARPA.................................................... 481-8625

Brendle Corner .................................... 447-3372

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

(Barbra Pope)

Building Blocks III LA ........................ 360-2710

(Skye Foreman)

Court Clerk .......................................... 481-8575

Enrollment ........................................... 481-8650

Gaming Commission ................ 360-9270 x1110

Housing................................................. 273-1050

Human Resources ................................ 275-1468

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

(Mindy Longhorn)

OEH/OEP............................................. 214-4235

Police Dept.......................... 275-3200 / 275-3432

OTHER EXTENSIONS

OEH/OEP.............................................

214-4235

Bldg. Bank

1 Conf.

Rm. ......................................

2009

Food

............................................

481-8640

Bldg. 1 BreakCasino

Rm .......................................

6305

Thunderbird

NRM ................. 360-9270

Shawnee

Casino

...................................

273-2679

Gov. Bldg.

2 Conf.

Rm. ..............................

6330

Tax

481-8600

Fam.Commission

Svcs. Conf. ..................................

Rm. .................................

6311

Tribal

(Little Axe)......................

364-0668

FinanceStore

Conference

Rm .............................

6236

LALL

ITTLECORRECTIONS

AXE CLINIC

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L.A.Plus Care....................................... 447-0477

Dental ClinicLast

........................................

updated: 9/30/21 307-9704

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

Pharmacy ............................................. 292-9530

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

(Chrissy Wiens)

SHAWNEE CLINIC

Clinic (Bldg. 17) ................................... 878-5850

Pharmacy ............................................. 878-5859

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

Rhonda Kaseca .................................... 878-4702

NOTICE

SHAWNEE CLINIC

Clinic (Bldg. 17) ................................... 878-5850

Pharmacy ............................................. 878-5859

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

Rhonda Kaseca .................................... 878-4702

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