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The Absentee

Shawnee News

“Among The Shawnee”

June 2015 — Volume 27 No. 38

Inside This Issue...

Governor’s Report

S potlight E mployee

T ax C ollections

5 - 11

C ampaign L etters

12 - 13

E lection C ommission

C ultural P reservation

H orse S hoe B end

18 - 19

J une B irthdays

H ealth S ystem U pdate

26-27

F oster C are

B uilding B locks

T itle VI M enu & N ews

F itness C alendar

D isaster A ssistance

N ative A merican V eterans

E nrollment E vent P ictures

J r . O lympics

R egistration F orm

REMEMBER

TO VOTE

JUNE 20th!!

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Little Axe senior Trevor

Yates is a Bassmaster High

School All-American

By Ed Godfrey

Little Axe senior Trevor Yates is a Bassmaster High

School All-American.

Yates, 18, who is a five-time state high school bass

fishing champion, was one of just 12 high school

anglers chosen from around the country for the first

high school All-American fishing team named by the

Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.)

The 12 anglers were selected not just for their bass

tournament success but also academics, community

service and their involvement in conservation efforts.

The dozen high school anglers have been invited to

compete in the first-ever Bassmaster High School All

American Bass Tournament to be held June 3-7 on Kentucky

and Barkley Lakes in Tennessee.

The tournament is being held in conjunction with BASSfest, which combines an Elite

Series pro tournament with a festival. Each high school angler will be paired with a

Bassmaster Elite Series pro for the one-day tournament.

For Yates, it’s just another accomplishment to add to an already impressive fishing

resume.

His prep tournament victories include the Oklahoma B.A.S.S Nation High School state

championship three times and The Bass Federation state high school title twice.

He also won The Bass Federation High School Fishing Southern Conference

Championship in the fall of 2014 and the 2013 Junior Bassmaster World Championship.

Yates has been fishing since age 3 when his father would take him to farm ponds.

Bass fishing, however, has dominated his life since age 11 when he first won a state

championship in a Casting Kids competition. That led Yates to join a local bass club. Since

then, Yates said his life has been consumed by breathing, eating and fishing.

“I knew when he turned 16 I would never see my boat again,” said his father, Todd, the

chief of the Newcastle Fire Department.

Yates credits a longtime Oklahoma tournament angler, John Soukup of Agra, for

teaching him much about the game.

“He has taken me fishing all over,” Yates said. “We have traveled to Texas, Arkansas

and Missouri fishing tournaments. I have learned so much from him. I am still learning

stuff.”

Yates will graduate from Little Axe High School later this month with $6,000 in college

scholarships earned through bass fishing. He plans to attend East Central University in

Ada, where he will begin to fish on the collegiate tournament trails.

He is going to study business and marketing because he plans to become a professional

bass angler after college.

“I want to be able to market and sell myself to potential sponsors,” Yates said.

Yates has been good enough that he already has received several sponsorships that

help him defray the costs of traveling and fishing in bass tournaments.

“He puts in the time and effort to help him achieve in this sport,” his father said. “He

sure does love it. His dream is to be a professional angler someday. Everything that he is

accomplishing at this young age is getting him closer to grasping that dream.”

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Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

Issac Gibson

Lt. Governor

Vera M. Dawsey

Secretary

Leah Bates

Treasurer

Kenneth Blanchard

Representative

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

costs; 6) Status of the definition of Indian – still in process according to

Mr. McSwain’s staff; 7) OMB and their role in relation to the Contract

Support Cost (CSC) claims – Tribes expressed the importance of funds

being made mandatory rather than discretionary. Tribes indicated it was

their intent to seek a legislative fix to continue it after that; 8) Federal

Advisory Committee Act – this is the act attached to federal advisory

and committee meetings – tribes advised that this law constrained

communication in meetings.

During this trip I and the Attorney General and BIA Director had the

opportunity to set one-on-one meetings with key individuals such as

Dr. Ken Reinfield, Office of Self-Governance/Department of Interior

and Mr. Lloyd Miller, partner, of Sonosky, Chamber, Sachse, Endreson &

Perry, LLP law firm.

This month may be my last month to serve as your Governor and I

have continued to work towards resolving the issues that are a result

of the former administration and of certain elected leaders in office.

The issue of the Controller remains unresolved. I did comply by

circulating a Memo to take action on this individual with three elected

leaders agreeing to the action. I also went to the ASTHA and Li-Si-NWI

Health Board meetings and advised Board members of the concerns

expressed by you, my people, on retaining their current legal counsel.

Our Treasurer and the Finance department at-large provided my Office

and each of my program(s) monthly expense reports, however, based

on the tribe’s Constitution we need to have a complete financial report

given to tribal leaders showing all tribal encumbrances, investments,

income and indebtedness each month. I continue to ask and receive

limited reports.

Governor’s Report

Hello my Absentee Shawnee people!

This month I was fortunate to travel to Reno, Nevada and take part

in the Department of Interior (DOI) - Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and

Health & Human Services (HHS) - Indian Health Service (IHS) meeting.

It astounds me how large this meeting has grown too and how many

variations of core topics that existed many years ago are still present

in some form on the agenda. I attended a number of sessions while I

was there and learned much on ‘hot button’ topics. As a recap of these

more critical issues we as tribal people need to be aware of:

77 Self-Governance and the need for DOI to institute a policy on mandatory self-governance training for all new hires within the BIA system;

77 ICW regulations – tribes are seeking that regulations be enforced

within the law and that Indian children be placed within their tribe and/

or with an Indian family and court system(s) adhere to these laws;

77 Contract Support Costs – tribes recommended that funds be made

mandatory versus discretionary in annual federal appropriations; it

was stated that tribal distributions need to be consistent across the

board for both self-governance and direct service tribes;

77 Federal recognition process – Tribes supported DOI having the authority to give federal recognition, not another entity. This issue was

presented in a recent federal Congressional hearing with Congress

questioning this function being carried out by and within the DOI;

77 Tribes advised that some grant agencies give IDC and others do

not – it was recommended this process be made consistent with

IDC given on all grants.

While in attendance at the IHS portion of the Self-Governance

meeting I and several other staff of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and

the AST Health corporation(s) attended the IHS Listening Session which

was held between Bob McSwain, Acting IHS Director, with seven (7)

Oklahoma tribal leaders and staff from other tribes being present.

During these discussions tribes were advised that ten (10) listening

sessions on youth (based on the Obama administrations recent initiative

on tribal youth) are to be held nationwide. Three (3) meetings had

already been held. Mr. McSwain indicated that behavioral health, mental

health, substance abuse now had ‘new’ initiatives in Indian country

in relation to our Indian youth. Other discussion topics were: 1) the

budget increase of $25 million for the youth initiative; 2) exemption of

IHS from sequestration; 3) the continuation of the Small Ambulatory

Grant (SAG) program; 4) tribal participation and consultation on the

Facilities Appropriation Advisory Board (FAAB) with tribes requesting

IHS to address the facility backlog; 5) MSPI being made permanent;

Medicare Like Rates – tribes indicated they needed options to recover

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In Conclusion:

I have learned much over the 23 months I have been in Office and

I extend my ‘thanks’ to those who voted for me in 2013, in the 2015

primaries and for those who vote for me during the June elections. I am

honored to have served you as your Governor and will continue to take

part at General Council and in monthly Executive Committee meetings

as a citizen, if not re-elected, or if re-elected as your Governor.

I have less than a month to go. My door is always open (unless I am

in a meeting or at a meeting) and I welcome your visits.

Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for

the Future (BFF) - united and together!

Thank you for your support.

No reports submitted by Lt. Governor, Secretary, Representative, and Treasurer

6/2/15 12:37 PM

AST SPF-TIG NALOXONE

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING

Shawnee, OK--On April 24th, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Strategic

Prevention Framework Tribal Incentive Grant (SPF-TIG), housed within

the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System, hosted a Naloxone training

for Pottawatomie County law enforcement including tribal police

representatives from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, the Kickapoo Tribe and

the Citizen Pottawatomi Nation.

Naloxone is a special narcotic drug that reverses the effects of opioid

overdose. According to public information website, takeasprescribed.org,

prescription painkillers, or opioids, are now the most common class of

drug involved in overdose deaths in Oklahoma, and are the cause of more

overdose deaths in Oklahoma than all illegal drugs and alcohol combined.

Ms. Gail Box, mother of the OU football player who recently passed away

from an opioid overdose, Austin Box, was in attendance and was able to

share her story during the event.

Pottawatomie County’s law enforcement is the fourth county in Oklahoma

to receive this training.

The AST SPF-TIG works with community partners to promote the efforts

for the prevention of underage drinking and prescription drug abuse/

misuse within AST Native community.

GOVERNOR’S SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Eddie Brokeshoulder

Eddie Brokeshoulder was chosen June spotlight employee of the month for

his contributions to the community and the tribe; leadership; performance

work ethic and teamwork. Mr. Brokeshoulder was chosen because of what

he has done to improve the lives of our members since he joined my staff in

January. For example, he has set up free wills clinic with Native American

attorneys from Oklahoma City law firm and Oklahoma City University.

Eddie has been involved in tribal government for over ten years, and brings

to my office a wealth of knowledge and experience. In addition to his education

in the field of business administration, Eddie shares knowledge of grants,

contracts, budgeting and financial management learned by networking with

tribes around the nation and working with tribes in Oklahoma, including five

(5) years with our own tribe as financial consultant.

Mr. Brokeshoulder has made other suggestions for member services and we

are working on plans to offer members. Come to our office and he can tell you

more.

Let’s Build For the Future (BFF)!

GOVERNORS SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe will be working with the six program department that she has oversight over and will monthly select an employee that

is deemed to have contributed to their program and to the Absentee Shawnee tribe. The attributes to be considered are: Contributions to the community

and the Tribe; leadership; performance and work ethic; teamwork. It is the intent of the Governor to recognize tribal employees who do a remarkable

job and might not otherwise get recognized for their contributions. This special employee recognition program will be highlighted under my Office as the

SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH program.

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FY-2015

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

FY-2015

(thru 4/30/15)

RUN DATE:

05/18/15

RUN DATE:

05/18/15

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 4/30/15)

TAX

SPONSORED BY AST ELDERS COUNCIL

Sunday, June 7, 2015

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES

PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE

Where:

LittLe Axe resource center

north of thunderbird cAsino

time:

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: AduLts $5

chiLdren $3 (12 And under)

LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK.

WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM

FEATURING THE FUTURE STARS AND TALENT FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT

BRING YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS FOR A FUN AND ENTERTAINING SUNDAY AFTERNOON EVENT

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.

PICNIC LUNCH AND CONCESSION WILL BE AVAILABLE

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.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE AND CAN SING, DANCE OR PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, BE A PART OF THIS

EXCITING EVENT.

Court Advocacy

Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and

appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.

Shelter Placement Assistance

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within

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

the victim and children may also be available.

NO AGE LIMIT.

Housing and Utility Assistance

Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in

emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility

assistance.

FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CALL THE FOLLOWING:

MEREDITH WAHPEKECHE - (405 )760-2601 or BETTY WATSON - (405) 761-6958

Referral Assistance

Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services

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

Community Outreach

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings,

informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal

and Non-Tribal communities.

For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.

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The AST Health System values ALL feedback.

We will listen....

*Patient Advocate Jim Robertson

405-447-0300

*Customer Service Line

405-701-7623

*Patient Questionnaire located in each of

our clinics or on our website

www.ASTHEALTH.ORG

Shawnee Clinic

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee OK, 74801

405-878-5850

Little Axe Health Center

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

15951 Little Axe Drive

Norman OK, 70326

405-447-0300

Shawnee Clinic

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee OK, 74801

405-878-5850

Little Axe Health Center

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

15951 Little Axe Drive

Norman OK, 70326

405-447-0300

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Re-elect me for Governor and Let’s Build For the Future (BFF)!

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

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As this may be my last

campaign article, if not re-elected

as your Governor, I would just like

to say that I have enjoyed my time

as your Governor and would like to

continue. In many ways the tribe has been neglected and it saddens me

that leaders in the past couple of administrations have sought personal gain

for themselves and for certain families instead of looking to the needs of

all our people. I have always had an open mind and listened to you on the

needs and concerns that you each have shared with me regardless of who

you were related to or where you live.

Building Blocks

When I first came into Office there was no structure of daily operations

and the people with oversight had limited experience and education in

child care and/or learning skills for our young children. The oversight

people were partying with staff members in the child care and demanding

personal favors. As I came into office the first week it was an eye opener

to me of what I was hearing and learning on what was going on, the staff

would come to my office because the oversight person would not take care

of the problems within the center. At that time my Office did not yet have

oversight of the department of child care. That individual was Jeff Gibson,

then Representative, and who is now running for Governor.

The formative changes I made was to seek a resolution to place the

oversight of that department under my Office. Then I began constructive

changes by reviewing and updating the job description for the director

position. This allowed for Master degree level applicants to be considered

and we were fortunate to select a qualified individual who has assisted

in meeting or exceeding star and certification levels that are making our

childcare facilities top notch. This is a combined effort between our CCDF

consultant and our Building Blocks II Director. They are a energetic and

formidable team.

Health

This was a very troubled area and it continues to expand and evolve.

This area is moving forward and we are taking giant strides forward which

some are problematic and somewhat troubling but many are not. As I have

mentioned when you get qualified people to run a program it can make a

difference. I see improvement and hope that you as tribal people see the

same.

The changes I have made during my administration is the health board

by-laws that needed updated and revised. I still aspire to our two boards

being ran by one set of by-laws. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health

Authority, which is under a tribal corporation and is a non-profit board

(Shawnee Clinic) and the LSWN is under a state corporation (Little Axe

Clinic) and is a for-profit facility.

Thunder Bird Entertainment Center

The Thunderbird Entertainment Center Gaming Board by-laws needed

revising. When I came into office there was no communication as to what

was going on with this board or with the casino. I was told that the ad

hoc member for the Executive Committee was the former Representative,

Jeff Gibson. I did not receive any reports from this board. Our casino was

leaking money and I spoke to this concern in an earlier article about what

our 2013 audit findings revealed. At that time we had only two board

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ear? Is it easier that way? Is it because the issues are too close to home or

Why do we look at the issues of the tribe and turn away or turn a deaf ear? Is it easier tha

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INDIAN CHIEFS, WARRIORS, LEADERS

Geronimo

Apache

1829-1909

Chief Joseph

Nez Percé

1840-1904

Benito Juarez

Zapoteca

1806-1872

Cinon Mataweer

Kumeyaay

1800s

Tecumseh

Shawnee

1768-1813

Adam Castillo

Cahuilla

1885–1953

Chief Hatam

Kumeyaay

c. 1805-1874

Charles Curtis

Kaw

1860-1936

Captain Jack

Modoc

1837-1873

Crazy Horse

Lakota

c. 1845-1877

Russell Means

Oglala Lakota

1939-2012

American Horse

Sioux

c. 1800-1876

Anna Prieto-Sandoval

Kumeyaay

1934-2010

Chief Dan George

Tsleil-Waututh

1899-1981

Richard Milanovich

Cahuilla

1942-2012

Mangas Coloradas

Apache

c. 1793-1863

Black Hoof

Shawnee

c. 1740-1831

Cochise

Apache

1812-1874

Red Jacket

Seneca

c. 1750-1830

Chief Seattle

Duwamish

c. 1780-1866

Shacknasty Jim

Modoc

c. 1851–1881

Red Cloud

Lakota

1822–1909

Standing Bear

Ponca

c. 1834-1908

Sitting Bull

Lakota

c. 1831-1890

Chief Pontiac

Ottawa

1720-1769

Osceola

Seminole

1804-1838

Wilma Mankiller

Cherokee

1945-2010

Chief Manuelito

Navajo

1818-1893

These leaders stood firm on their beliefs and actions. The actions they

took were to benefit and sustain their people. If I were to be included

among these notable leaders I would include it as an honor and privilege.

To make a difference and to move our tribe forward I will hold firm to my

personal and professional convictions. We must adhere to our tribal codes

and laws; we must hold those in leadership accountable and responsible

for their actions; we must be honest and forthcoming and we must listen

to our people.

Vote Edwina Butler-Wolfe, for Governor on June 20th!

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6/2/15 12:37 PM

TWILA O. LONGHORN PARKER FOR ABSENTEE SHAWNEE SECRETARY

If you are still unfamiliar with me and what I stand for, let me share some information about myself. Rusty and I will

be married for 37 years on June 3, 2015; we have two adult children a son Shawn Parker and Queta Parker-McCuddy.

I have shared with my kids what I was taught growing up by my parents, treat people as you would like to be treated.

Also, if someone does you a misdeed then what is sown shall return home to roost. Sometimes through the years these

words have been proven difficult to live by.

Some of the reasons that I decided to run for office was the lack of attendance of elected officials often no one

knows where they are. One of the other things I have been reading in the past newsletters about time clocks for some

employees. My opinion on that is if you are going to utilize a time clock then it should be used for everyone, mainly

the person who suggested it. Since I have been going to the tribal office they are a lot of good employees who come

to work on time and they actually work. But, some departments seem to roll in whenever and there doesn’t seem to

be any structure. Another thing there doesn’t seem to be any direction in some departments. Or a sense of urgency by

a lot of people, why because they don’t seem to have assigned duties for the day that needs to be completed. To me

our tribe is paying a lot of people to show up and if their specific official isn’t present at work. I’ve heard these people

when asked for help with the recent rain at the Resource Center and the numerous leaks happened. Their reply was that is not my job.

When I was employed at the U.S. Post Office everyone’s job at the Distribution Center in Oklahoma City no matter what specific job you were assigned

to Management added one line that said, “Other duties as assigned.” Some people asked me when I first went out talking to people they said, “If you

don’t get elected will you just disappear from out to the tribe or doing anything with the committees?” I have answered I have been active in the tribe

with the Absentee Shawnee Veterans Association, with the CDFI program as a board member, and on the Constitution Revision Committee. I don’t plan

to disappear as I feel for the Executive Committee to make progress as a tribal member if I have concerns then I shall go voice them to the appropriate

people. One thing I will learn is what my specific elected Secretary’s duties are and any job I have had in the past I work to improve. In Article XVISection 3-Executive Committee Meetings which are held at tribal headquarters located in the Shawnee Tribal Complex then that is where my work

location and office will be. I shall work toward providing structure, policy, procedures, and to work to clarify the issues that need to be addressed first.

Any of my previous jobs have all involved team-work and being accountable for assigned work to be completed. We need a more inclusive approach

to solving some of our long-standing problems with a concerted effort for an overall evaluation of what is working and what is not.

If we are not doing that then we are failing the whole tribe if we are bumbling along from this project to another new project! If we have not knowledge

how to effectively administer the programs we do have. We need to work toward establishing standards of accountability, bench marks of real progress,

and better methods of oversight. I will work toward those standards, abiding by the Code of Conduct, and the Code of Ethics. I fully understand the

Code of Ethics as 40 years ago I was one of the original Task Force Members and worked for years supporting that effort.

I would appreciate your vote on June 20, 2015

JEFF GIBSON FOR GOVERNOR

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

It is that time again and I'm asking for your VOTE on June 20, 2015, for Governor of this very unique tribe

called Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. It is a road I will need you, Tribal members, to walk with me and

share the goals that we need to reach and progress rather than walk BACKWARDS.

I have been watching and listening for almost a year now and realized I needed to do more rather than

just voice my opinion, and that is why I have elected to run for Governor. So much has happened in the last 2

years, our leadership has forgotten how to progress toward in order to further our culture, people, and Tribe as a

whole. Is it really alright to spend approximately $1,000,000 on the Attorney General in a year when previous

years Attorney General fees averaged around $200,000? Furthermore, using the Attorney General on everyday

business, not just Tribal, and one's own personal use only adds to the existing dollar amount; which eventually

takes away future services for our Tribal members. I say "NO!!!!". There has been too much dictatorship and "I

AM THE GOVERNOR" antics that have projected an unfavorable image that our opinions do not matter. Our

elected officials work for us. I have fought many battles on State and National levels, and am humbled to say, I

will make sure we are not forgotten at neither the city, State, or National level.

Growing up traditionally made me realize how important it is to fight for what is right within our own tribal

government, as well as outside the lands we live on. So, ask yourself, "Can we survive ...."

1. Another 2 years with the same leadership that is accepts overspending within approved annual budgets including their own?

2. The micro management of the Tribe's business entities which may turn away additional business opportunities for the Tribe?

3. How vital programs are misused for one's personal use?

4. The hostile work environment and abuse of power?

The power of the Tribe, per the Constitution, is encompassed within ALL of the five (5) elected Officials not just by one; thus, it is time we, as

Tribal members, take back and institute a respectable Government that works together on all issues for us today, tomorrow, and in the future. It is not

about who you like or dislike... it is about our Tribe, as a whole, as stated in our Constitution, as well as upholding the Oath and protecting our culture,

heritage, and religion.

In closing, I ask for your VOTE for Governor on June 20, 2015, from you the People of our great Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, and say

lets walk together down this road of Greatness and continue tomorrow making it even more prosperous than yesterday...NEYIWA I say that with honor...

VOTE Jeff Gibson Absentee Shawnee Governor 2015

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR...

TO: ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS

FROM: Loreta J. Brokeshoulder Schwarz

In my March 2015 letter to the Editor and to all Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members, I wrote about my disappointments and concerns on the

leadership of our Tribal Government. I stated that I would be coming to the Brokeshoulder Family Reunion in June 2015. As the oldest member of

the Brokeshoulder Clan, I truly enjoy joining my family members for this gathering. Unfortunately, I experienced a health issue on May 1, and still

need to figure out its cause before I can travel. It is also getting harder to travel with my 90 year-old husband Bob, a WWII Navy Veteran.

I was looking forward to my coming to Shawnee because I wanted to meet with the leadership of our Tribe and members who wanted to attend.

The message I wanted to deliver was to share words from our tribe’s great leader Chief Tecumseh. My Great Grandmother Solo Washington was

married to John Washington Sr., son of Chief Tecumtha..

In the book Old Chillicothe by William Albert Galloway, it states that Pucksinwa was the father of Tecumtha. Pucksinwa was killed in the battle

of Point Pleasant in 1774. In the book it outlines “Memorial to Tecumtha as “The Great Shawnee Leader, Chief, and Brigadier General in the British

Army, by appointment of General Sir Isaac Brock in 1812. Tecumtha was born March 1768 at the great springs a few arrow fights southeast of Old

Chillicothe. Tecumtha was killed October 5, 1813 while leading our warriors against the American Forces at the Battle of the Tames, Chatham, and

Province of Ontario, Canada. This memorial record is from Shawnee History, faithfully preserved by the historians of the Shawnee Nation. After

Tecumtha’s death, his legacy was stated in many historical record books.

It has been noted by Indian, American and English colleagues, allies and enemies that Tecumseh (Tecumtha) was an inspiring orator, an Indian

Statesman and he left these words to live by.

"Live your life so that the fear of death can never enter your heart; Love your life, perfect your life, and beautify all things in your life. Seek to

make your life long and in the service of your people. Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when

in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none. When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If

you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose lives are filled with the

fear of death, so that when time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song

and die like a hero going home."

I think the part of Tecumseh’s “Live your life” inspiring speech speaks to leadership of our tribe that is “Seek to make your life long and in the service

of your people.” Tecumseh fought many battles so that we as Shawnee Indian People would remain. Therefore, may we elect leaders who will have

unselfish motives for the benefit of all members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Please let the spirits of Tecumseh and Solo Washington guide us in

all that is good for the Tribe. Let us all unite together for the common good and continue to make contributions toward greater advancement of the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma… Tecumseh did!

May God bless our Absentee Shawnee Tribal Government Leaders and its people.

Loreta Jean Brokeshoulder Schwarz, Proud Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member

ReElect

Let’s Build for

a Better

Future (BFF)

Governor

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

We need the right leaders

in Office to make these

advancements on behalf of

our people.

Elect

TWILA O. LONGHORN PARKER FOR

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE SECRETARY

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Paid for by friends of Edwina

Butler-Wolfe and Twila Parker

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TO: ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS...

Received the Absentee Shawnee News and was very upset on what I read.

On the article submitted by the candidate for Governor of the Tribe,

Jeff Gibson.

He did not menton in his letter what he planned to do for the Tribe;

nothing was said about his education or his qualifications.

All he did was blast the current Governor and accused her of doing

wrong during her term in office. In my opinion, he has a lot of room to talk.

During his four (4) years in office he and the other Executive Committee

Members did NOTHING. Just there to draw a pay check. Never in office

so that tribal members could talk with them.

Interpreting the Constitution to fit own needs. HE said a mouthful

there. He and other Committee members don’t seem to know that there is a

Constitution for the Tribe. They did their own thing, forget the Constitution,

and heck with other tribal members.

1. “Causing internal conflict”. He needs to stop and look at himself and

at what he and other Committee members did. They deliberately refused to

go along with anything that was brought up to better the tribe.

2. “Attempting to divide the tribe”. The Lt. Governor, Secretary, and

Treasurer all refused to go along with any new ideas that the Governor was

trying to develop for the tribe.

3. “Making false allegations to the Judicial System about the wrong

doings of the Executive Committee”. This is false. They and each of them

know what they did and refused to go along with anything.

4. There are many issues facing the Tribe that are “self-created”. Yes,

caused by the three members of the Executive Committee. Three of them

refused to work with the Governor. But yet they are putting all the blame

on the Governor. The Tribe cannot move on with people like them on

the Executive Committee. They are not interested in helping the Tribe or

any of the tribal members. They are only interested in making fools of

themselves to everyone. All three of the Executive Committee are only in

this for themselves and not any one else.

One thing that Jeff Gibson failed to menton is the number of Driving

While Intoxicated charges he received during his term in office. It is all

PUBLIC RECORD in the office of the Court Clerks in Cleveland County

and Oklahoma County.

Two cases fled in Cleveland County, Oklahoma are:

1. CM-2013-1698, he was charged with “Driving a Motor Vehicle

While Under the Influence of Alcohol”, in District Court of

Cleveland County, Oklahoma, on September 3, 2013. His blood

alcohol results tested out at 0.17, which is two times the legal

limit. Jeffrey Gibson received a one (1) year suspended sentence

2. CM-2013-1094 – he was charged with DUI (alcohol) in District

Court of Cleveland County, Oklahoma; case fled on June 10,

2013. Jeffrey Gibson received a one (1) year suspended sentence

3. CF-2014-1745, fled in the District Court of Oklahoma County,

Oklahoma, on or about March 14, 2014, with two counts, (1)

Count One, being Driving a Motor Vehicle While Under the

Influence of Alcohol, which was feloniously committed in

Oklahoma County; (2) Count 2, Operating a motor vehicle

while under the influence of Intoxicating Liquor was feloniously

committed by Jeffrey Gibson in an accident causing personal

injuries to twelve (12) people. On or about January 15, 2015,

Jeffrey Gibson entered a plea to a plea to the charges which were

reduced from a “Felony” to a “Misdemeanor”. He was given a

plea agreement sentence of two (2) year deferred sentence.

He is under the supervision of the District Attorney of Oklahoma

County. He has to report to the District Attorney every month, plus he had

community service. He also had several other rules and conditions that he

has to follow for the next two years.

Makes people wonder if he didn’t say to the District Attorney’s Office

in Oklahoma County, “I am a Representative on the Executive Committee

of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe” and the arresting officers. It is not noted

in the reports of the officers but they are known to leave out things. The

report does say that Jeffrey Gibson could barely speak and only mumbled

while they were attempting to interview him. He did make the statement

that he was coming from a bar. He thought he was driving over some

railroad tracks when the vehicles ahead of him were stopped at the stop

sign. He struck two (2) vehicles which had several passengers in each car.

All passengers received personal injuries.

The test results of his blood test are unknown and not in any of the

paper work. He took a blood test rather than blowing in to the breathalyzer

machine.

As a result of all of these DUI charges in both Cleveland County and

Oklahoma County, Mr. Gibson does not have a drivers license. He cannot

drive a vehicle on the highways.

In addition to the above charges, in checking the records, it is found

that Jeffrey Gibson, had previous DUI charges and others in the past as

follows:

A. In 2007 he was charged with Actual Physical Control, Case No.

CM-07-2372, Cleveland County, Oklahoma;

B. In 2008 he was charged with DUI alcohol in Case No. CM-2008432 in Cleveland County, Oklahoma;

C. In 2009 he was charged with Driving Under Suspension in CM09-49 in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

Seems funny that he is always charged with Misdemeanors and not

felony charges in most of the cases, with exception of the case in Oklahoma

County, Oklahoma, which was later reduced to a Misdemeanor. If it was

any one else the second one would have been a felony and any later charges

would also be a felony.

How does he expect to be able to drive to and from meetings all over if

his driver’s license is suspended for who knows how long.

Now, Tribal Members do you want someone with such a criminal

records of various DUI’s to represent you and the Tribe? It would not be

good nor would it look good to have anyone with DUI records against

them. The Tribe is already being laughed at by our Executive Committee’s

actions at various functions all over the Nation. Did any of you tribal

members know that the Tribe is known as the Tribe that partes all the time.

That is embarrassing. Lets vote for someone that will change the minds

of everyone across the United States that the Tribe does have someone to

represent them proudly and not party.

In closing on his letter Mr. Gibson states, “In order to Lead, one first,

must learn how to Follow”. One thing everyone knows is that he does not

know how to “Lead” and he certainly does not know how to “Follow”.

Also Jeffrey Gibson did not graduate from high school, he only

completed eleventh grade of high school. He is wanting to be the Governor

of the Tribe and does not have a high school diploma.

I don’t know if anyone caught the error in John Johnson’s letter, but

he doesn’t know how to keep his dates straight. He stated that he wanted

everyone to vote for him in “March 21st primary election”.

Don’t think I would want to vote for someone who can’t keep his dates

straight or know what day it is.

To all tribal members, VOTE for Edwina Butler-Wolfe as Governor

and Twila Parker as Secretary if you want the Tribe to go forward as they

are the proper partes to vote for in the up coming election on June 20.

VOTE FOR EDWINA BUTLER-WOLFE AS GOVERNOR AND

TWILA PARKER AS SECRETARY AND GET THE TRIBE MOVING

FORWARD.

Thanks,

A concerned Tribal Member

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From the Election Commission:

TRIBAL MEMBERS:

The Run Off Election will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015.

The voting Polls will be located at the Little Axe Resources Center located on Peebly Rd. and in the Police

Department building on the Tribal Complex in Shawnee, OK. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

at both locations.

A sample ballot is published in this newsletter.

The AST Election Commission would like to make a clarification. The Media Department mailed out the Absentee Ballot Request Form

in a separate mail out due to the Media Department not putting the Absentee Ballot Request Form in the May Newsletter. The Election

Commission’s policy is that we do not mail out the Absentee Ballot Request Form unless requested by an individual Tribal Member. Also

by AST Election Commission policy, the forms are printed in the newsletter for Tribal Members convenience.

If you have any questions you may call the Election Commission at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6271. Thank you.

The AST Election Commission would like your support by voting in favor of the Election Commission’s budget issue on the June ballot.

The AST Election Commission is asking for Tribal Members to approve an annual budget of $50,000 to be appropriated out of General

Fund. The approval of this issue will mean that the Election Commission will have a consistent budget from year to year. In the past the

Executive Committee has made the determination on how much the Election Commission is appropriated.

Per the AST Constitution, the Election Commission is an independent body of the AST government. We feel that taking the Election

Commission budget out of the hands of the Executive Committee will help us achieve that independent status and absolve us of any

undue political influence. This approved budget will also help us conduct the elections with the necessary resources. As it is currently,

the previous year’s budgets being the basis for current budgets do not take into consideration the inflation of costs associated with the

elections. Elections are an important process in the AST government and should be treated as such.

So please vote in favor of the set budget for the Election Commission and help us to fulfill our responsibilities, as an independent body

under the AST Constitution, to the Tribe and the Tribal Members.

If you have any questions you may call the Election Commission at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6271. Thank you.

APPROPRIATE POLL BEHAVIOR

According to the Election Ordinance Article VIII Section 1 - The official polling sites and adjoining Tribal Grounds are neutral grounds,

therefore, there shall be no campaigning or loitering on Election Day by any person. It shall be the duty of the Election Commission to

request that Tribal police be present at each polling place and be responsible for maintaining order, prevent campaigning, and loitering

during the election process.

In order to comply we suggest that you do not campaign in any fashion.

For Examples:

No: “vote for...” sticker on cars;

campaign clothing;

disbursement of campaign material;

counseling as to who to vote for.

Do not loiter at poll site:

1. Arrive;

2. Register;

3. Vote;

4. Exit.

Unless there is a line, each voter should be at the poll no more than 10 minutes, outside of voter booth. Each voter may take all the time they

need to read the ballot to vote in the private booth but should not “visit” with Commissioners or other voters at the poll site.

Any visiting of voters must occur outside of the Poll Site and adjoining Tribal grounds.

Voting Polls close at 6:00 p.m. Voter has to be in line in order to vote.

Policies and Procedures states:

There shall be no campaigning on property of polling site. This includes signs, person to person, clothing, etc. or within 200 ft. of the polling

site. (On Election Day all signs must be over 200 ft. away from the edge of the tribal property that contain poll sites.)

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THE OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH &

ENGINEERING (OEH&E)

AST Family of Alcoholics Support Group

Meeting times are every Thursday at

6pm-7pm at the Employee/Music

building on the AST complex. Call

Behavioral Health at (405) 878-4716

Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone close. The following questions are

designed to help you decide whether or not you need Al-Anon:

 1. Do you worry about how much someone drinks?

 2. Do you have money problems because of someone else’s drinking?

 3. Do you tell lies to cover up for someone else’s drinking?

 4. Do you feel that if the drinker cared about you, he or she would stop drinking to please you?

 5. Do you blame the drinker’s behavior on his or her companions?

 6. Are plans frequently upset or canceled or meals delayed because of the drinker?

 7. Do you make threats, such as, “If you don’t stop drinking, I’ll leave you”?

 8. Do you secretly try to smell the drinker’s breath?

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.

Office of Environmental

Health & Engineering

 9. Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout?

• Tribal Housing Improvements Application

 10. Have you been hurt or embarrassed by a drinker’s behavior?

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.

 11. Are holidays and gatherings spoiled because of drinking?

 12. Have you considered calling the police for help in fear of abuse?

 13. Do you search for hidden alcohol?

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

 14. Do you ever ride in a car with a driver who has been drinking?

 15. Have you refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety?

 16. Do you feel like a failure because you can’t control the drinking?

 17. Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be solved?

 18. Do you ever threaten to hurt yourself to scare the drinker?

 19. Do you feel angry, confused, or depressed most of the time?

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

 20. Do you feel there is no one who understands your problems?

If you have checked any of these questions, Al-Anon or Alateen may be able to help.

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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SHAWNEES UNITE TO HALT LEGISLATION

Submitted by:

the fake Shawnee group’s

Andy Warrior and Scott Miller effort in creating their own

Native American history,

Fake Shawnee Tribes lineage, culture, language and

have tried tirelessly to gain religion. The information also

some sort of state or federal exposed Barney Bush and his

recognition for decades and attempt to make claims of

have once again made an having family lineage to the

effort. On April 23, 2015, Absentee Shawnee.

the Illinois State Legislature

On May 13, 2015, the

was presented with House delegation of Absentee

Bill 3217, SHAWNEE INDIAN Shawnee elected officials

RECOGNITION ACT, by and members, Vera Dawsey,

Representative

Brandon Secretary;

Leah

Bates,

Phelps of Harrisburg, Illinois. Treasurer; Andy Warrior,

HB 3217 would provide State Special Projects Coordinator;

recognition for a group Jeff Gibson, TERO Director;

calling itself the “Vinyard and Scott Miller, BIA SelfIndian Settlement of Shawnee Governance Specialist, met

Indians”. Language in the bill Shawnee Nation Second

would have provided the so- Chief Barnes and Treasurer

called “tribe” and each of its Roy Baldridge; along with

member’s eligibility for any a representative from the

service and benefits provided Eastern Shawnee at the

by the United States and State State Capital in Springfield,

agencies to Indians that are Illinois. Upon arriving, we

otherwise available to State- had the opportunity to

recognized tribes.

meet with Vivian Anderson,

The Illinois House of Deputy Chief of Staff to

Representative unanimously former Illinois Governor Pat

passed HB 3217 with a vote Quinn. Ms. Anderson, who is

of 113 yeas and 0 nays on enrolled member of the HoApril 23, 2015. The next step Chunk Nation, was able to

for the bill was a hearing in contact and set up a meeting

the State Government and with both State Senator Gary

Veteran Affairs Committee Forby and Rep. Brandon

in the Illinois State Senate. Phelps for a meeting with our

This committee hosted two delegation. Senator Forby

hearings in which HB 3217 was eager to meet and was

was on the agenda and humbled by the visit with

testimony was heard from the whole delegation while

interested parties. The first learning about the concerns

hearing was May 7, 2015, of HB 3217 from all three

where testimony was given Shawnee Tribes.

by an individual by the name

expressed

our

of Barney Bush, leader of the concerns with the history,

“Vinyard Indian Settlement”, lineage, and customs the

supporting the passage of fake group claimed as being

HB 3217.

Shawnee descendants. As

Fortunately,

Mr.

Ben with other fake tribes, this

Barnes, Second Chief of group was going to use

the Shawnee Nation, led its State Recognition to

and began an opposition become a 501(c) (3) nonmovement to HB 3217. profit organization, allowing

Second Chief Barnes, with it to compete for some of

the assistance of historians the same grants we apply

and other individuals, began for and currently receive.

to compile a portfolio of The Shawnee delegation

information on the group made it very clear any group

of wannabes.

It is this claiming to be a Native

information that exposed American tribe should first

and foremost apply for

Federal Recognition, if they

are legitimate in seeking

recognition and services

from Federal Agencies. If a

group was only seeking State

Recognition, they should be

thoroughly researched and

questioned why they do not

want Federal Recognition.

Senator Forby thanked

the Shawnee delegation for

enlightening him and briefly

educating him on the issue

of tribal recognition and what

defines a Native American.

The Senator informed the

delegation that he was going

to recommend to the State

Government and Veterans

Affairs Committee to send

HB 3217 to a sub-committee

for further research and

testimony. Basically when a

bill is sent to a sub-committee,

it will stay there to be put

to rest. At this time there is

no scheduled date for the

sub-committee hearing, we

anticipate it will be scheduled

for the fall of 2015. Senator

Forby extended an invitation

to the Shawnee delegation to

come back before and during

the sub-committee’s hearing

of the bill. The Senator also

would like to work with the

three Federally Recognized

Shawnee Tribes in educating

him and fellow members of

the Illinois Legislature on

the definition of a Native

American, according to the

Code of Federal Regulations

(25 CFR Part 83).

The

Shawnee Tribes will possibly

have an opportunity to consult

with the Illinois Legislature in

creating a formal process for

legitimate State Recognition,

which should be equal to the

process defined in 25 CFR

Part 83.

This small action is one of

many that tribes face everyday

throughout the United States.

These hobbyist groups adopt

a certain tribe’s lifestyle,

culture, and traditions to

create their own lineage from

historical documents. Then

they present themselves

to various organizations,

such as schools, universities,

Historical Societies and even

state legislatures, as true long

lost Native Americans. In

states that have no Federally

Recognized Tribes, it is hard

to dispute and not take these

groups’ word as being true.

For Shawnees, there are

numerous groups claiming

to be long lost descendants

of the tribe throughout the

states of Illinois, Indiana,

Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia,

Pennsylvania, Maryland, and

now Arkansas. They call

themselves such names

as “The Remnant Band of

Shawnee”, “East of the River

Shawnee”, “Vinyard Indian

Settlement of Shawnee”

and numerous other group

names.

The Federally Recognized

Absentee Shawnee need

to be involved in this ongoing battle to combat these

wannabe groups seeking a

Native American identity. Had

the State of Illinois passed

HB 3217, the act would have

given the “Vinyard” group

State Recognition, possibly

opening the flood gate for

other groups seeking State

Recognition throughout the

other states. Ultimately this

allows these groups to gain

501(c) (3) non-profit status

and apply for Federal grants

that Federally Recognized

Tribes compete for. This

dilutes the Federal funding

pool for Federally Recognized

Tribes to provide services to

their tribal members.

We thank Senator Forby for

his time and understanding,

and look forward to working

with him and his colleagues

in building a relationship and

understanding of the Federal

Regulations that identity

and protect all true Native

Americans.

This is truly a win for the

Shawnees.

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Cultural Preservation Department

The AST Cultural Preservation

Department would like to pass

along the following information

concerning updates to each of

our programs.

Cultural Preservation

In the latter part of March,

we presented a Stomp Dance

Demonstration at the Resource

Center, led by Tribal member

Joe Blanchard with assistance

from Colleen Butler.

had a good gathering from

the community, with simple

discussion about the dynamics

of both the men’s and women’s

roles. The next Cultural event

will be held the evening of

Wednesday, May 27th. I am

scheduling it later this month

to avoid conflicting with local

Graduations and other activities

that occur this time of year.

As I’ve mentioned previously,

we still have open positions

on the Cultural Advisory

Committee. These volunteer

positions have a service time

length of two (2) years, where

folks provide advice and input

on sensitive topics related

to our Culture, Language,

Traditions and NAGPRA issues.

If you possess the time and

capacity, please submit an

application and/or resume

to the Secretary’s office to

express your interest.

After

visiting

with

representatives at the National

Museum of the American Indian

(NMAI) in Washington, D.C.,

we agreed on a tentative date

for all Shawnee to discuss our

tribal history and present dance

demonstrations. After many

phone calls, text messages and

emails, the three (3) Tribes of the

Shawnee Nation will collaborate

on the program, “Shawnee:

Living in Both Worlds”,

scheduled for June 12-13.

Each group will comment on

the differences and similarities

of the respective divisions

which comprise each Tribe. We

will sponsor several people to

represent the Absentee at this

Historic event, to show the

World on a National Stage that

we are not extinct; we are alive

and well, prospering in our

region of the U.S.

Recently, there was an

Informational

Meeting

discuss ideas of how to

make the Agenda a success

and educate Society of our

existence. I provided details for

those interested in making the

trip to witness our final product

and determine if there was

enough interest (people willing

to pay) to visit our Nation’s

Capitol.

As always, if you have

questions about our skills/

traditions classes or would like

to lead a demonstration, please

call Joseph at Ext. 6310, or send

an email to joseph.blanchard@

astribe.com.

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop continues to

make progress in sales and

new inventory. Recently, we

advertised for a Gift Shop

Manager and Tribal Member,

Ashley Brokeshoulder was

selected to fill the position. She

has been with our Department

the last two summers serving

as an Intern. She graduated

from Texas Tech University this

past Fall and we are glad to

welcome her to our Staff.

In addition, she has been

busy with the Spring order and

assisting with other requests

for materials as many of our

Tribal members prepare for

Ceremonies and want to make

new regalia. We will do our best

to get orders in but there are

some things beyond our control.

If you haven’t stopped by lately,

come in and browse around. I

think you’ll be surprised at the

new product and supplies we

have in stock. We aim to please.

If we don’t have what you need,

let us know and we may be able

to ‘special order’ your request.

Also, I received a request to

provide a Product List with

associated price. If you would

like a copy, call Ashley at Ext.

6343, or contact her by email at

ashleyb@astribe.com.

Library

The Library Tech position

is still vacant and hasn’t been

filled. I’ve had the job posted

on our Website and ran it in the

Shawnee News-Star. With any

luck, I hope to have a qualified

person assisting and scheduling

activities

before

Summer

begins.

We have a wide

variety of resources available

for checkout or your reading

leisure. Besides the available

book “Checkout”, we also have

many magazines, newspapers

and journals for your perusal.

If you have any concerns

about your informational needs

or would like a membership

application, please call Ashley

at Ext. 6343, or by email at

Ashleyb@astribe.com.

THPO

Our

THPO

program

continues to make great strides

and advancements. I hired two

(2) additional people, Miranda

Cobell and Sherry Tejada as

THPO Specialists. I will have

a small Biography and Picture

in next month’s newsletter for

folks to learn about their Field

of Study and other credentials.

At the end of March, all THPO

Staff attended the “To Bridge

A Gap” (TBAG) Conference,

hosted by the Eastern Shawnee

Tribe at the Indigo Sky Casino

in Wyandotte, OK. While there,

Cecil Wilson and I were on the

Agenda and presented on the

AST HRT Program. We received

many compliments on our

topic and the discussion from

our PowerPoint presentation.

During Executive Session, I

was provided updates on all

projects and other information

to my recommendations and

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suggestions given at last year’s

meetings.

This past month, we hosted

the

HRT

Paraprofessional

Training, in the Warrior Room

at Thunderbird Casino, from

April 13th-17th.

Instruction

was provided by several of

our Archaeological colleagues

from the Ouchita and OzarkSt. Francis National Forests,

respectively, and our own AST

THPO staff. At the conclusion,

we presented certificates to 8

new people. Again, I want to

publicly thank Casino Personnel

for assisting and making our

training the success it was. We

couldn’t have done it without

you.

Finally, I have two (2)

other

announcements

and opportunities for our

students and young adults. In

partnership with the Shawnee

National Forest in southern

Illinois, we will be visiting their

site, in either June or July, for

a week-long Exposure Camp

and a separate Stewardship

Program. The first is open to

students interested in exploring

Archaeology as a college major

and potential career choice.

The other is an opportunity to

learn about Trail Making and

Land Stewardship techniques.

This will be a great chance for

immediate employment in the

near future at one of several

National Forests.

Your concerns are important

to us as we continue to provide

the best service to our Tribal

community. We appreciate and

“Thank You” for the continued

support of our Department

and Programs. If you have any

questions or concerns, do not

hesitate to call my office.

Thank you for your time.

Joseph H. Blanchard

Cultural Preservation Director/

Tribal Historic Preservation

Officer

joseph.blanchard@astribe.com

(405) 275-4030 ext. 6310

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Horse Shoe Bend After School Program

The Horse Shoe Bend after school program will not have summer activities this

summer. The tribe is making some changes to the building and the program will be

implementing some new materials for the school year of 2015 – 2016. The after school

program is projecting to open up in late August 2015. The students and tutors last day

was May 7, 2015. As you may be aware from the Absentee Shawnee Newsletter our

Oklahoma Baptist University tutors was highlighted in the Governors Spot Light for May.

The tutors were awarded an Absentee Shawnee T-Shirt and dinner at

Chili’s. Our tutors indicated they were very honored and grateful for

the recognition for the services they are committed to providing to

and for our after school students.

Hillary Williams & Evan Blackburn

Rebecca Tyer

‘THANK YOU’ List:

We would like to extend our ‘THANKS’ to the

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

for keeping the grass mowed and for completing needed repairs to the after school building.

A special ‘THANKS’ to:

KEVIN KASECA, ISAAC BETTELYOUN, STEPHEN FIFE, LANCE

NANETO, JOHN MANN, GARY PONKILLA, TOM WHITE.

Additionally, ‘THANK YOU’ to the

WHITE TURKEY BAND COMMITTEE AND MEMBERS

for their support throughout the year for VOLUNTEERING their time at the center.

And last, but certainly not least, ‘THANK YOU’

PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF OUR STUDENTS

for allowing your children to attend the Horse Shoe Bend after school program.

We hope everyone will have a safe summer and we look forward to our students,

tutors and staff returning in August!!!!!!

If you have any concerns or questions please call: Stuart Rolette at 405-585-1346.

Thank you,

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe

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June 2015 Birthdays

Aguirre Perez Jr., Jose Ricardo

Anderson, Jeffery Eugene

Anderson, Micah RaShawn

Arms, Eva Nikkole

Armstrong, Bobby Joe

Atabaigi, Victor Arman

Atchico, Kevin Todd

Atwood, Dalana Ann

Bates, Darwin Lee

Bates, Edwin Gale

Bates, Horace Ray

Bates, Leah Daphne Ann

Beach, Madison Sue

Bear, Wally Eugene

Bell, Patsy Marie Rolette

Bell, Sarah Elisabeth

Bettelyoun, Lester John

Bigpond, Michael Ray

Blackburn, Brittney Renee

Blackburn, Nicole Ann

Blackburn, Reba Gayle

Blanchard, Catrina Jay

Blanchard, Frances May

Blanchard, Joshua Darand

Blanchard, Mark Leeroy

Blanchard, Ryan Lee

Blanchard, Trinity Morgan

Bluewater, Marty

Boston Jr., Carl Kent

Bowman, Lourie Ann

Bradley, Megan Nicholle

Breeding, Landry Parker

Brewer, Zelda Sue

Brokeshoulder, Gerald C.

Brown, David Anthony

Brown, Jearldean Louise

Brown, Shedrick Tremain

Bryant, Christopher Michael

Bui, Robert Dao

Bullard, Carolyn Sue

Burgess, Anthony Wayne

Burris, Joyce Ann

Byers, Samuel Ezra

Carpenter, Kortlynn Marie

Chapline, Annabelle Rene'

Charley Jr., Eugene R

Charley, Shawna Tracy

Chasteen, Patricia Marie Haskins

Ciulla, Casimer James

Clark, Christian Eugene

Clark, Mary Esther

Clem, Sherry Michelle

Cobell, Miranda Pauline

Cochrane, Arthur Kent

Coddington, Kevin Dwayne

Coddington, Michael William

Coddington, Nicole Chenoa

Coffee, Bradlee Roy

Corpus, Alyce Karen

Cox, Elizabeth Diane

Creek, Allison Jaine

Creek, Shelia Maria

Crossley, Caroline Dianne

Cruz, Owen Patrick

Cruz-Larney, Leonardo

Dankenbring, Christina Renee

Davis, Gary Brent

Davis, Jeremy Ray

Deer, Brayden Nathaniel

Deer, Channa Racyne

Delodge Jr., Dwight Lee

DeLodge, Devin Donte Jaylon

Dennison, Lindsey Nicole

Dibler, Jimmy Floyd

Dietrich, Skylar Star

Dodds, Audrey Scroggins

Douglass, Catalyna Jade

Dunford, Dustin Everett

Durmon, Raven Reese

Eason, Gemini E`lane

Edgmon, Andrew Shawn

Edwards, Christopher John

Ekk, Joyce Lynn Gant

Ellis Jr., Paul Samuel

Ellis, Craig Joseph

Ellis, Steven Duane

Felton, Beverly Ann

Finley, Charles Christopher

Fixico, Kyeanna Rochelle

Flippen, Gale Sue

Foreman, Jamie Marie

Foreman, Lisa Ann

Frazier, Lisa Deanne

Fritsch, Cheryl D. Sloat

Gant, Phillip Monroe

Garcia, Jennifer Gail

Garfield, Doreecesha La Shawn

Garretson, Sandra Jean

Gibson Sr., Isaac

Gibson, Bryan Scott

Gibson, Kyle Wayne

Gibson, Whitlee Danell Nacole

Gonzalez, Kacey Lynn

Grass, Carmynn Layne

Grass, Gregory Ryan

Grass, Skylur Dain

Guthrie, William Thomas

Hanson, Daylen Joseph

Harjo II, Zackery Colin Dell

Harjo, Samantha MacHel

Harjo, Viola Lucille

Harjoe, Theodore Mose

Harris, Rebecca Rose Lillie

Harvey, Rowena Gail

Haumpy, Tyuana Senoria

Herrera, Arlene June

Herrera, Jose Alfredo

Hibdon, Kylee Brooke

Hicks, Lenny Wayne

Hill, Ryan Warren

Hood, Flora Jean

Hood, Leah

Houchin, Cynthia Diane

Ibarra Jr., Luis Ricardo

Irvin, Darlene Gosney

Jackson, Tenain A-Tye

Jackson, Tyson Joel Sweeney

Jacobs, Mistie Leann

Johnson, Bryan Austin

Johnson, Dane Echogee

Johnson, Hilo Tsotigh

Johnson, John Raymond

Johnson, Joseph Tarron

Johnson, Katie Jean

Johnson, Megan Lucille

Johnson, Nahtanha Kai

Johnson, Tillman Aaron

Johnson, Travis Eric

Kastl, James Edward

Kauley, Hollis Lucille

Kelough, LaChrista Kay

Ketakea, Ashley Paige

Kilmer Jr, Gregory Keith

Kilmer, Brandon Keith

Kilmer, Michael Houston

Kinley, Taylor Jordan

Kmatz, Zachary Robert

Koontz, Susan Kay

Kowitz, Shelly Anne

Kupczynski, Mary Lee

LaPlant, Bailey Paige

LaPlant, Cameron Scott

Larney, Harriet Lee

Larney, Megan June

Larney, Takota Sun

Latzke, Kimberly Nicole

Leitka, MacKlyn Chappell

Lewis, Mariah Nicole

Lewis, Mark Stephen

Lewis, Skylar Dean Cooksey

Lime, Andrew Barry

Little Axe, Arianna Danielle

Little Axe, Claude Tyner

Little Axe, Lisa Annette

Little Charley, Virgil Ray

Little Creek, Calvin Dale

Little, Anthony Ray

Littlebear Sr., Michael

Littlebear, Marquitta Annette

Littlecreek, Arnold Kent

Littlecreek, Christopher Dwight

Littlecreek, Drew Michelle

Longhorn, Darrell Eugene

Longman, Andrea Kay

Low, Sadie L. Spybuck

Lowe, Braylon James

Lowe, Megan Louise

MacK, Justin Wayne

Mack, Kevin Lee

Mahardy, Bradley Gene

Mahardy, Lacey Rochelle

Mann, Jesse Dale

Martinac, Susan Renee

Masquas, Izaiah Zazueta

Mayfield, Hayden Winona

McCollom, Brandy Jo

McGowan, Charles Lee

McGuire, Kelsey Nicole

McMahan, Camdyn Rae

McMillen, Mitchell Thomas

Melton, Kalen Mykel

Mendoza, Elizabeth Ranae

Michaelson, Carol Sue Morton

Michaelson, James Ross

Mickleburgh, Dorothy Jean

Minesinger, Sara Danielle

Mitchell, Trevor Micah David

Mohawk, Galen Leroy

Mohawk, William Douglas

Molina, Manuela

Montgomery, Richard Henry Aaron

Moore, Jordan LaShell

Morgan, Alissa Ann

Morgan, Twila Marshella

Morton, Madison Skye

Morton, Misty Lynn

Morton, Rachel Raynell

Mullins, Mirissa Bethany

Murdock, Wisper Dawn

Murry Jr., Steven Ray

Nelson, Taylor Paige

Newton, Christy Lynn

Nice, Isac James

Nicholson, Peggy Mayrie Welch

O'Toole, Ryan Gregory

Onzahwah, David Levi

Owens, Jaelyn Nevaeh

Ozeretny, Patricia R Musick

Patton, Kimberly Marie

Payne, Riley Erin

Pearce, Eileen

Pearson, Etta Axe Washington

Perez, Brenda Irene

Petty, John Eric Matthew

Pine, Rita Ann

Pitchford, Lyria MaKaila DeAnn

Plunkett, Tobie John

Preciado, Christina Gracella

Presley, Bailey Paige

Proctor, Sonia Danielle

Puckitt, Alyssa Marie

Quarterman, Abel Matthew Tiger

Raisbeck Jr., Christopher Gene

Raisbeck, Christopher Gene

Ramirez, Virginia

Ramirez, Tiffany Ann

Reading, Gregory Tyler

Respicio, Nicholas Lee

Rides At The Door, Maleah Jane

Riedel, Linda Mae Robinson

Robbins, Ariel Nicole

Robertson, Jimmy

Robertson, Marion James

Rolette, Tyler Austin

Ryan, Moria Colleen

Ryder, Holland Thomas

Sanchez, Eder Pavel

Sanchez, Josefa Yolanda

Schmidt, Michelle Denise

Scott, Colton James

Seber, James Eddie

Serena, Nicole Inez Raelynne

Shawnee, Brooklyn Pearl

Shawnee, Lindsay Gael

Shelton, Jamie Cheryl

Shields, Darren

Shrestha, Abhi Chase

Simpson, Flora Mae

Simpson, Lisa Rudine

Simpson, Raechel Rayann

Sipple, Patrick Michael

Skinner, Charitas Susanne

Slayton, Sharon Virginia

Sloat, Jerry Ray

Sloat, Shirley Ann

Sloat, Troy Lynn

Sloat-O'Toole, Lezlie Marie

Smith, Brian Keith

Smith, Chandria Jean

Smith, Christina Sue

Smith, Scott Alan

Smith, Shad Michael

Snake Floyd, Janet Lynne

Soap, Margaret Angela

Spoon, Ashley Nicole

Spoon, David Clayton

Spriggs, Donald Ray

Spybuck, Jason Evan

Squire, Donald Ray

Squire, Joseph Lynn

Squire, Leroy Ricky

Stacey, Rosalyn

Steinruck Jr., Harold Eugene

Stephens, Rebecca Pauline

Steves, Gary Wayne

Stewart, Lonita Virginia Williams

Street, Louise Axe Washington

Stricklin, Eugene Stanley

Switch, Isaiah Jacob

Taff, Nancy Ann

Tapia, Gianna Jade

Tascier, Susan Wilkerson

Tello-Faz, Maribella Elizabeth

Temple, Ginger Lee

Thorpe, Tyrone Guthrie

Tiger, Emma Kay

Tiger, Gerald

Tiger, Kwinten Danyl

Tiger, Marisela Rose

Tiger, Nancy Rae

Tiger, Riley Eugene

Tiger-Onzahwah, Preston Zachary

Tilley, Nolan Grant

Tolbert, Janis Lavonne

Turney, Stephen

Uchida, Bryson Harvey

Wahpepah, Brady Maverik

Wahpepah, Pauline White

Walley, Lowana Gale

Warrior, Andrew Keith

Warrior, Luana Christie

Warrior, Lydia Rose

Washington Sr., Algene

Washington, Matthew George

Washington, Tatum Stoney

Watkins, Fawn Lil`grass

Watkins, Freddie Lee

Watkins, Jalyne Alexis

Watson Jr., Gregory Doyle

Watson, Cynthia Ruth

Watson, Darrell Dean

Webb, Raven James

Wenholm, Lacey Alexandra

White, Xander Ralph

Whitethunder, Daelan Takye

Whitney-Coon, Davin Zane

Whitten, David J. J. Thomas

Wietelman, Ebaney Bionca Lynn

Williams, Braylie Audra

Williams, Ethan Beau

Williams, James Robert

Williams, Kaenon Cole

Williams, Kyree SaVaughn

Wilson, Adilynn Magnolia

Wilson, Hannah Mae

Wilson, Kaden Joseph

Wilson, Marvin Edward

Wilson, Michele Renee

Wilson, Shi Ann Delrae

Wilson, Wesley Sheldon

Winegar, Juanita Jean

Winrow Jr., Rodrick Donnell

Winter-Engrav, Katherine Dorene

Witt, Jacob Matthew

Wolfe, Richard Ray

Wright, Shane Allen

Yeahpau, Eden Dione

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Happy Birthday

& Father’s Day

To the best Dad, Uncle, and

Brother there could be!!!

Frances “Bug” Blanchard

From Big Chief & Family

EUGENE!

FROM BIG CHIEF

FAMILY

Happy 10th Birthday son!!!

Love you bunches!!

Love Always, Payden & The Whittens

We love you bunches!!!

Love always, Mom, Dad & Kayla

Happy Anniversary!!

Rich and Mary

Dad & Pappa!!

Love You Always!

Love, David, Tina, Kayla, & D’Jay

May 3

From the kids

July 24

From the kids

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6/2/15 12:38 PM

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

Contract Health Services

for AST members

with Insurance

Contract Health Services

for AST members

without Insurance

Emergency

and

Urgent Care Services

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:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who needs emergent or urgent care:

Complete CHS Patient Update form

and update all information every 6

months.

Call the On-Call nurse at

(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.

Notify CHS at least 48 hours

prior to appointment date for a (COB)

Coordination of Benefits to be sent to

provider

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.

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).

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills with

Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic

and Glendine Blanchard at the Little

Axe Health Center.

You must apply for any alternate

resources for which you may be

eligible - Medicare,Medicaid,

SoonerCare, insurance, etc.

Complete CHS Patient Update

form and update all information

every 6 months

Inform Provider/HealthFacility that

AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of

last resort.

You must utilize the services provided

within the AST health clinics prior to

being referred out.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills with

Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic

and Glendine Blanchard at the Little

Axe Health Center.

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 with

Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic

and Glendine Blanchard at the Little

Axe Health Center.

Flo Mann

Darla Gatzman

Contract Health

Direct Phone Line

405.701.7951

Debi Sloat

Glendine Blanchard

Sharon Ponkilla

Jayne Werst

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Health System Update - June 2015

The AST Health System would like to welcome Dr. Walter Paschall,

Ophthalmologist, to the Optometry Staff. This latest addition to the AST

Health family of providers will be instrumental in opening up quicker

access to eye appointments and reduced turnaround time in access to

optometry care for eyewear. Dr. Paschall is a seasoned provider and has an

impressive resume of patient care over his years of practice. Our annual

health fair will be in July 31st this year and will be an exciting event. This

year’s theme is “Health Awareness For All Generations”. We will have

several vendors from around the area including the health department,

Veteran’s Administration, and other guests to help us again at this year’s

event. There will be plenty to do and tons of information provided to all

regarding health, wellness, fitness, and access to care for you and your

family.

you need to do to protect yourself and your family)!

- Emergency After hours 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 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 100 12th Avenue

NE, Norman, Oklahoma.

The PlusCare Clinic continues to see more patients every week, and

- Ebola Public Health Messages and Updates: You can access this

we are thankful to our employees and staff for standing up the clinic as

date information today on the AST Health System webpage: http://

well as the support of the EC in adding these expanded after hour services.

www.asthealth.org.

Breaking news and information from the CDC and

While we still have processes and challenges we are working through,

we are excited about where this effort is going with expanded access to OSDH are located on our webpage along with other pertinent information

care for our tribal members and other patients. A recent visit with the for you to protect yourself and your loved ones.

I.H.S. Area Office revealed several tribes are listening to their members

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

with increasing calls for after hour care due to busy work schedules and and receive the most current messages and announcements regarding your

weekend care access as opposed to an unnecessary, and costly, ER visits. tribal health care.

We are very proud of our outstanding star performers this month and

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

and the tribe! Employee of the month for health was Dr. Marty Lofgren,

MD; the team of the month was the Housekeeping Staff. The special

leadership recognition award was presented to Mrs. Marla Throckmorton.

Great job gang, you make the health system work for our tribal members!

A few other key bits of information for this month:

- AST/Serviced Health System Native American Veterans: If you

are currently receiving services with the area VA Medical Center, please

with the AST Health System.

- 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) 7017951. This feature will speed up access to the patients seeking services

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

available at our Shawnee location. Tribal members are able to call Ms. Flo

Mann, LPN at (405)878-4702.

- The AST Health System continues to improve its Customer Service.

The 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) 481-0815 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

Absentee Shawnee

Tribal Health System

Behavioral Health Services

Office Hours

Monday-thru-Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Little Axe Clinic

Shawnee Clinic

15951 Little Axe Drive

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Norman, OK 73025

Shawnee, OK 74801

Ph. 405-701-7987

Ph. 405-878-4716

Services are offered through:

Little Axe Clinic & Shawnee Clinic for all Federally Recognized Tribes.

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From the Doctor’s Notebook

From time to time I, Dr. Stafford, will present some information that will

benefit members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe who receive this publication. The information will not be meant to diagnose or treat any condition,

but merely to inform. By providing this information this, members of the

medical staff at the Little Axe Tribal Health Center mean to demonstrate,

that we are closely in tune with the health and welfare of our served community. So, without any further a-do. . .

much or too little medication can lead to its own set of problems and this

is why the TSH needs to be checked periodically.

Treatment for an overactive thyroid may be simply to watch and wait as

function can return to normal on its own. Sometimes an overactive thyroid

may need medication and the need perform something called an ablation,

which can be administration of radioactive iodine to kill of a portion of the

thyroid, thus returning function to normal levels. On occasion the thyroid

may need to be surgically removed, especially if cancerous or if grows to

a size that causes other issues in the neck. After these treatments the thyroid function may become underactive and thyroid replacement needs to

be given. At any rate, thyroid disease is generally highly treatable but like

other disease processes early intervention is the key.

Let me digress to discuss the surreptitious administration of thyroid hormone

simply for weight loss. In the past the use of thyroid hormone to “rev up”

the metabolic process to aid in weight loss has been done by unscrupulous

“diet doctors” and manufacturers of “diet pills.” There is no question that

that does work to an extent but is fraught with health consequences. Among

these are serious heart rhythm disturbances, high blood pressure and bone

loss. This is an issue that needs to discuss with your trusted primary care

physician or endocrinologist. Bottom line, see your doc. We are here for you.

Ne-Yi-Wa Si-Li-No-Ke

Let’s Talk Thyroid

One of the best ways to assure patient compliance with medications or

treatment is to educate. Contrary to some belief it is not the physician’s job

to just dish out medications for no reason. Nor do we expect patient’s to

understand the need for medication or treatment without some discussion.

My purpose today is to explain what goes on with thyroid dysfunction, the

symptoms and what we do about it.

The thyroid gland is found in the neck. This essential organ is responsible

for producing thyroid hormone. This hormone is used throughout the body

for regulation of the metabolic processes that take place; too much or too

little can lead to serious medical problems.

Thyroid disease is probably underdiagnosed because symptoms can be mild

or very subtle. The person who comes into the clinic with bulging eyes, a

rapid heart rate and weight loss is pretty rare. On the other hand there are

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lots of folks who go through the day with their tails dragging and just can’t

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wait to get home from work to lie down. The most common presentation

Absentee Shawnee Tribal

of thyroid disease is excess fatigue. We have to be careful here because

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excess fatigue can be due to other reasons not related to the thyroid. When

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confronted by a patient who describes just being tired all the time one

of the first thing that comes to my mind, especially in an adult is thyroid

disease. Thyroid disease takes two forms, generally. Not enough thyroid

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these conditions may be transient, especially after some illness. In addition, Contact: Aly Miller (405)447-0300

it is not uncommon to see women who have given birth to experience the

symptoms of hyperthyroidism only to have the thyroid function return to

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after several months of abnormal hormone levels and/or with significant

symptoms. Be very aware that excess fatigue may also be a symptom of

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any of a number of other potentially serious medical problems, and can also

be due to plain old depression.

Besides excess fatigue, some symptoms of an underactive thyroid are constipation, abnormal weight gain, mood swings, dry brittle nails and possible

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beat) are not uncommon.

Nervousness and jitteriness are

possibly

also

present. As stated before, enlarged or bulging eyes are sometimes seen as well.

Basically, an overactive thyroid causes the metabolism to be over stimulated.

A good history and physical exam is always in order and if indicated some

simple lab tests can lead to a diagnosis of thyroid disease. During a physical

exam the physician may notice an enlargement of the thyroid gland itself.

This is called a goiter and will result in, at the minimum a non-invasive test

called and ultrasound of the neck. An enlarged thyroid or nodules are of

special concern because in rare instances a thyroid cancer may be detected.

The treatment of thyroid disorders varies with the specific diagnosis. GenerNorman, OK, May 07, 2015 — Ms. Marla Throckmorton, RN,

ally when the thyroid is underactive just due to physiologic loss of function

MSN,

CMPE, Clinic Administrator for the Absentee Shawnee Tribal

the patient is placed on thyroid replacement using weight-based dosing. The

patient will be asked to monitor their own symptoms but the initial testing Health System has earned the professional designation of Certified Medical

cycle requires a simple blood test every 6-8 weeks to check the levels of Practice Executive (CMPE) by the American College of Medical Practice

thyroid hormone. This is done indirectly by checking a hormone called Executives, the certification entity of the Medical Group Management

TSH. The level of TSH in the blood stream is an indication of function. As Association (MGMA)

The designation of CMPE demonstrates that Ms. Throckmorton has

this level goes up or down the medication dose is adjusted until optimum

control is reached. If the level of TSH is too high it indicates the dose needs achieved board certification in medical practice management. Through

to be raised. If it is too low it indicates the dose needs to be lowered. Too industry-leading board certification and Fellowship programs, ACMPE

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certifies an individual’s professional competence when s/he passes

rigorous essay and objective examinations that assess knowledge of the

broad scope of medical practice management skills sets as outlined in

the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management. These include

business operations, financial management, human resource management,

information management, organizational governance, patient care systems,

quality management and risk management. The individual must also

earn a minimum of 50 continuing education credit hours.

Today, MGMA membership is comprised of more than 6,600

individuals who have attained CMPE or ACMPE Fellow status or who

seek certification.

Marla Throckmorton MSN, RN, CMPE has been serving the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe Health System for the last 4 years in the position of Clinic

Administrator. She has been utilizing her expertise in nursing leadership

to improve the delivery of exceptional healthcare with an emphasis

on wellness and prevention to the Native American population. Ms.

Throckmorton’s experience includes 14 years in nursing administration in

short term and long term acute care hospital settings.

AST SPF-TIG

Naloxone Law Enforcement Training

Shawnee, OK--On April 24th, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Strategic

Prevention Framework Tribal Incentive Grant (SPF-TIG), housed

within the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System, hosted a Naloxone

training for Pottawatomie County law enforcement including tribal police

representatives from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, the Kickapoo Tribe and

the Citizen Pottawatomi Nation.

Naloxone is a special narcotic drug that reverses the effects of opioid

overdose. According to public information website, takeasprescribed.org,

prescription painkillers, or opioids, are now the most common class of

drug involved in overdose deaths in Oklahoma, and are the cause of more

overdose deaths in Oklahoma than all illegal drugs and alcohol combined.

Ms. Gail Box, mother of the OU football player who recently passed

away from an opioid overdose, Austin Box, was in attendance and was able

to share her story during the event.

Pottawatomie County’s law enforcement is the fourth county in

Oklahoma to receive this training.

The AST SPF-TIG works with community partners to promote the efforts

for the prevention of underage drinking and prescription drug abuse/misuse

within AST Native community.

About MGMA

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) helps create

successful medical practices that deliver the highest-quality patient care. As

the leading association for medical practice administrators and executives

since 1926, MGMA helps improve members’ practices through exclusive

member benefits, education, resources, news, information, advocacy,

and networking opportunities, and produces some of the most credible AST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

and robust medical practice economic data and data solutions in the

For counseling information, contact:

industry. Through its industry-leading ACMPE board certification and

Roberta Cooper

(405) 878-4716

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management.

Little Axe BH:

Howard Brown

(405)701-7987

Through its national membership and 50 state affiliates, MGMA

represents more than 33,000 medical practice administrators and executives

in practices of all sizes, types, structures and specialties. MGMA is

headquartered in Englewood, Colo., with a Government Affairs office in

Washington, D.C.

Mission Statement

To promote the wellbeing of the “whole person” within the context of their culture.

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Services

Supporting changes in the journey of life’s

transitions. The following services are offered:

• Resource/referral information

• Crisis intervention

• Child, adult, family and couple/marital

counseling

• Therapy and Support groups (TBA)

• Drub and alcohol assessments

• Anger management

• Depression screenings

• Sweatlodge

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www.asthealth.org/patient-portal

New Patient Portal

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

Little Axe Health Center

Shawnee Clinic

Visit your app store and install

the Follow My Health app

- Improved access to your health information

- Communicate directly with your clinic

- Request an appointment

...and more!

for real-time access to your

health information

For more information on how you can register for the new AST “Follow My Health” Patient Portal,

contact Patient Registration at Little Axe Health Center - 405.447.0300 or Shawnee Clinic - 405.878.4702

AST Health System Announces PlusCare Regular Hours of Operation

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System announces the regular hours of operation for the PlusCare Clinic.

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Monday through Friday

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM



Saturday & Sunday

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

For holiday hours, please visit our website at asthealth.org or visit us on Facebook at Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health.

The clinic is located at 15702 East State Highway 9 (the former Little Axe Clinic site), Norman, Oklahoma, and began seeing patients on Monday,

March 30, 2015. The PlusCare Clinic is an acute care facility that will have the ability to treat non-life threatening illnesses and injuries on a walkin basis (no appointment needed). The PlusCare Clinic main number is (405) 447-0477.

This service is extended to existing AST tribal members and other IHS eligible Native Americans who are the ages of 2 years and up. However, if

you are a new (AI/AN) patient to our health system and are in need of our PlusCare services, please bring with you:

1. Your Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB); and

2. A second form of Identification (i.e. Driver’s License or State ID); and

3. If available, health insurance card(s).

After your initial visit, you will be obligated to complete a follow-up visit with either the Little Axe Clinic or Shawnee Clinic to become an

established patient.

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

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We are happy to assist you with your pharmaceutical needs!

Hours of Operation:

Little Axe: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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Phone-(405)292-9530

Shawnee: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Phone-(405)878-5859

We are open through the lunch hour!!

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FOSTER CARE

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.

F o s t e r C a r e P ay m e n t s a r e a s f o l l o w s :

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

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O N C E PROCESSED S T A T E 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.

Hello Everyone;

I hope that everyone is in good health, with all

of the allergies and various respiratory problems

that have going on. I know I am looking forward

to the Spring weather that has come.

I have not gone on any travels here lately, due

to the various problems that have been created

by various Executive Committee members. I

have been working on research looking in to the

practices of the Department of Human Services

and the methods that they have been using to

place our children. I am also attempting to get

an appointment with the Director of DHS and the

Governor of the state of Oklahoma. Last year at

the ICWA conference in Ft. Lauderdale, I attended

the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee on

American Indian/Alaska Native Children Exposed

to Violence meeting where I gave testimony.

This Committee held meetings in various states

getting testimonies from various agencies, Law

Enforcement, Tribal Leaders, ICW, and Educators

concerning concerning our Native Children. My

point to this is that the Attorney General and

the Bureau of Indian Affairs have re-written the

Guidelines concerning ICWA and from speaking

with ICW workers here the State of Oklahoma,

Department of Human Services have not looked

at the new Guidelines and are continuing to make

their own decisions with out including the families

or the tribes. If anyone would like a copy of the

new guidelines they may come by my office and

we will provide a copy.

I have also have concerns about the Tribal Housing

Authority, so that is more research , which may

or may not be a good thing. There have been

numerous complaints from tribal members and

I would like to know if the guidelines are being

followed. After I finish researching then I will

speak with the Housing Board and start asking

questions.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter. If anyone

has any questions or would like to just come by

to visit, or call, please do.

Home Number is 307-0954, 275-4030, ex. 6289

Thank you, and Be Blessed.

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FOSTER CARE

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).

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homes outside of their families, tribes,

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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

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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.

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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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May 2015 News...

April 2015 News…

We had lots of Easter fun in April. The children enjoyed coloring eggs, hunting eggs, and having

Easter parties. We always welcome parent participation and want to thank all of the parents

and/or family members who contributed items for our parties and those who also attended our

Easter events.

April 2015 News…

Teddy Bear Portraits came out and photographed the children. We’ve worked with this company

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before and they did a wonderful job. The children looked so handsome and beautiful in their

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and/or family members who contributed items for our parties and those who also attended our

Easter

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person to be successful in this field. But it is also very rewarding. If you are interested in

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We will celebrate Father’s Day in the month of June. We invite the fathers

of our children to join us for breakfast in celebration of Father’s Day on Friday,

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sure way to help keep your family safe should one of these events take place. Please visit http://www.

ready.gov/build-a-kit to get more information on what to include in an emergency kit, how to maintain

it, how to create an emergency plan, and so much more!!

The Director and CCDF Coordinator attended a job fair hosted by Workforce Oklahoma on April

May 25th: Closed to observe Memorial Day.

Summer break is here and our school-age program is in full swing!! As usual, Ms. Liz will have field

trips planned each week to keep all of the older kiddos busy. She will have a schedule out to those

parents whose children are in her classroom.

Dates to Remember:

Friday, June 19th: “Donuts for Dads” at 8:00 a.m.

Sunday, June 21st: Father’s Day

Thank you,

Billie Thompson

Director

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Sunday

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Chicken Paty

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Spaghet w

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Green beans

Bread Stck

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Bean N Beef

Burrito

Spanish Rice

Pudding

Wednesday

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuit

Hamburger

Tom, Let, Onions

Pork n Beans

Chips/Yogurt

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Red Pot

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What is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day?

Each year, hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited.

In addition, elders throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more

annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation, funds that could have been used

to pay for basic needs such as housing, food, and medical care. Unfortunately, no one

is immune to abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It occurs in every demographic, and can

happen to anyone—a family member, a neighbor, even you. Yet it is estimated that only

about one in five of those crimes are ever discovered.

We hope you are ready for summer!!!!!

Love the rain but we need to dry out a bit not complaining because we will be wishing it

would rain when hit that 100 degree weather!!!

Drink plenty of water and stay cool!!!

Any questions or concerns please call us at 405-275-4030 x 6227

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The Absentee Shawnee Diabetes & Wellness Fitness Center’s

Fitness Schedule

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE FITNESS

FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Classes

Circuit Training

6:10 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe

Resource Center

Zumba!

6:10 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe

Resource Center

Circuit Training

6:10 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe

Resource Center

Cardio Kickboxing

6:10 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe

Resource Center

Circuit Training

6:10 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe

Resource Center

Low Impact Chair Exercise

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe

Resource Center

Tai Chi

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe

Resource Center

Low Impact Chair Exercise

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe

Resource Center

Tai Chi

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe

Resource Center

Circuit Training

5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe

Resource Center

Circuit Training

5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe

Resource Center

Circuit Training

5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe

Resource Center

Circuit Training

5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe

Resource Center

Chrissy Wiens

Diabetes and Wellness

Physical Activities Specialist

Buster Bread

Diabetes and Wellness

Fitness Manager

Location: 1970 156th Ave. N.E. Norman, O.K. 73071

(405) 364-7298

For more information please visit our website at:

http://www.asthealth.org/tags/fitness

Fitness Hours:

Monday 6:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 6:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 6:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 6:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m.

Friday 6:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday CLOSED

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DISASTER SURVIVOR APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Apply Online:

•

Apply by phone for FEMA assistance only:

Go to DisasterAssistance.gov on your computer

or smartphone.

•

Call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362).

•

You can quickly apply for many forms of assistance on

one website.

People with speech and hearing disabilities can call

1-800-462-7585 (TTY).

•

For those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS),

call 1-800-621-3362.

Update and check the status of your application online.

INFORMATION CHECKLIST

Before starting your application, you, your co-applicant or a minor in your home must be a U.S. citizen, noncitizen national or qualified alien. Please have a pen and paper and the following information ready:

Social Security Number

If you do not have a Social Security number, please Apply for a Social Security number, then visit

DisasterAssistance.gov or call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 to complete your disaster application. Your

household may still be able to receive assistance if there is a minor in the household who is a U.S. citizen,

non-citizen national or qualified alien with a Social Security number.

Insurance Information

Describe the type(s) of insurance coverage you have, such as homeowners, flood, automobile, mobile

home insurance, etc.

Damage Information

Describe your damages caused by the disaster, including the type of disaster (flood, hurricane,

earthquake) and type of dwelling (mobile home, house) or vehicle (car, boat).

Financial Information

Provide your family’s total annual household income, before taxes, at the time of the disaster.

Contact Information

Give FEMA the address and phone number where the damages happened and the address and

phone number where you can be reached after the disaster.

Direct Deposit Information (optional)

If you are approved for assistance and want your funds deposited directly into your bank account,

provide your banking information. This includes:

•

Bank name

•

Routing number

•

Type of account

(ex: checking, savings, etc.)

•

Account number

December 2013

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Injury Prevention Program

The Mayo Clinic and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention

say that if you’re physically active it may help prevent you from

falling. The following activities: Walking, chair exercises and Tai

Chi, can improve your leg strength, balance, coordination and

flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before starting any

of these activities!

Here are some tips on how to stay safe

while getting back into the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

spring of things.

warm-up and

cool down when appropriate.

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sure

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the etc.

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pads,

you’re physically active it may help prevent you from falling. The following

• Rest,

especially

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muscles

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tired your leg strength,

activities:

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chair exercises

and Tai

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balance, coordination and flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before

• any

Prevent

“overuse”

starting

of these

activities! injuries (i.e. stress fractures, tendonitis,

or inflamed

joints)

by safe

not overdoing

exercise.

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tips on how

to stay

while getting

back into the spring of things.

•

sure

warm-up

and

cool

down

when

appropriate

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•

Wear protective gear – i.e. bike helmets, wrist & elbow guards, pads etc.

full force.

•

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Prevent

injuries

(i.e. stress

fractures,

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or inflamed

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more“overuse”

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contact:

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Tall Bear

at 405-701-7601

joints) by not overdoing exercise.

Little Axe Health Center

Condition your body before jumping into new activities at full force.

For more information contact: Rosie Tall Bear at 405-‐701-‐

7601 Little Axe Health Center

Legal Notice

To Native American Farmers or Ranchers

or the heir of one who was denied a USDA farm loan

or loan servicing between 1981 and late 1999

Some funds paid in settlement of Keepseagle v. Vilsack

remain unclaimed and will be distributed in accordance

with a process established by the Court.

The case

claimed

that

USDA

discriminated

against

Native

Americans who applied for or tried to apply for farm

loans or loan servicing.

The Court seeks input from

class members about how the remaining funds should be

distributed. Of the $680 million paid to settle the case,

approximately $380 million remains. The Settlement

Agreement approved by the Court directs that unclaimed

funds be given to non-profit organizations to serve

Native American farmers and ranchers.

The deadline to file a claim has passed. There is no new

claims process.

Who is included?

The Class includes all Native American farmers and

ranchers who:

• Farmed or ranched or attempted to do so between

January 1, 1981 and November 24, 1999;

• Tried to get a farm loan or loan servicing from the

USDA during that period; and

• Complained about discrimination to the USDA

either on their own or through a representative

during the time period.

The class does not include individuals who:

• Experienced discrimination only between January 1

and November 23 1997; or

• Complained of discrimination only between July 1

and November 23, 1997.

Proposed use of the Funds

There are several competing options for how to distribute

the funds.

First, Plaintiffs propose to modify the Settlement

Agreement, subject to Court approval, to distribute the

funds as follows:

• $342 million distributed by a Trust, overseen by

Native American leaders, to non-profit groups to

serve Native farmers & ranchers over a 20 year

period.

• $38 million be distributed quickly to non-profit

organizations serving Native farmers & ranchers,

identified by Class Counsel and approved by the

Court.

The Trust would make grants to organizations providing

business assistance, agricultural education, technical

support, or advocacy services to Native American farmers

and ranchers, including those seeking to become farmers

or ranchers, to support and promote their continued

engagement in agriculture. The USDA has agreed with

this proposal.

Second, Marilyn Keepseagle proposes to distribute

all remaining funds as additional damages paid to

successful Track A claimants alone. The USDA opposes

this proposal.

Third, other class members have asked to use the funds

to pay claims that were initially denied or to permit new

claims to be filed.

Fourth, the Choctaw Nation has argued that no changes

should be made.

How can I share my views?

If you want to tell the Court of your support of or

opposition to any proposal for use of the remaining

funds, you may submit written comments, postmarked

no later than June 15, 2015, to:

Chambers of the Honorable Emmet G. Sullivan

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

333 Constitution Avenue N.W.

Washington, DC 20001

The Court will hold a hearing on June 29, 2015 at 9:00

AM EDT in Courtroom 24A at the address above. If

you want to speak to the Court in person, you may

attend the hearing.

Your written comments will be

considered by the Court even if you do not attend the

hearing.

For more detailed information call 1-888-233-5506 or see

www.IndianFarmClass.com

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Deadline for application submission is March 31st of each year.

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

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

and select Education.

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.

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 1-800256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Reta Harjo at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6249

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

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HOME PHONE:

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Finding directions to home:

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Native American Veterans Enrollment Event Held at Absentee

Shawnee Tribe’s Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic

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Personal Banking:

AllNations Bank offers a wide range of products and services to meet today’s consumer demand including our

Personal Banking:

Youth Events

50 yard dash

Broad Jump

Long jump

Softball throw

Free Throw Shooting

Parents 1-mile run/walk

Guardian Name:____________________________________

City, State:___________________________________

DOB (Athlete):_________

AllNations Bank Free Checking Account; Savings Account; offers

Certificate

of Deposit Accounts; Individual Retirement Accounts; Money

a wide range of products and services to meet today’s

Market; Now

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Consumer

Loans

including

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Boat

and

more.

AllNations Offers Free ATM/Debit Card with each personal

consumer demand including

account that can be used at our Shawnee OK Drive Up ATM. In addition, we offer a wide selection of Safe Deposit Boxes for rent at

our AllNations Bank Free Checking Account; Savings Account; Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Individual

competitive prices.

Retirement Accounts; Money Market; Now Accounts & Consumer Loans including Auto, Boat and more.

AllNations Offers Free ATM/Debit

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2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK

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114 E Main, Calumet, OK

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2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801Contact Us for Details As Follows:

Lobby Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;

Drive In Hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday

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114 E Main, Calumet, OK

Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon

AllNations Bank

Include:

Age:________

Youth Athlete (name):______________________________

Zip:_____________

Male:___ Female:___

Phone:___________________________

__PARENT/GUARDIAN 1-Mile Walk/Run

Waiver: In consideration of the acceptance of this entry I waive all claims for myself and my heirs against the sponsors,

cooperating and coordinating groups and any individuals associated with this event and will hold them harmless for any and

all injuries which may result from my participation. I hereby give my permission to the media to use my name and photograph in the AST newsletter without limitation or obligation. I certify that I am physically fit for this event and understand

the risks involved by participating in this event.

______________________________________________

_________________________

Signature

Date

For more information, please contact Buster Bread at (405) 364-7298. Registration forms may be faxed to (405) 365-7945, or returned to 1970 156th Ave. NE Norman, OK .

Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Eugene Stidham 405-273-0202;

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK

Banking Hours:

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801

Lobby Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

Drive In Hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Friday

Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon

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OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA

2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK 74801

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

June 12, 2015

RETURN SERVICE

REQUESTED

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

PERMIT 2000

PAID

PRESORTED FIRST CLASS

US POSTAGE

Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secreta

Treas

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe . 6308 FINANCE

Eddie Brokeshoulder ................... 6307 Belinda Collins(Controller) .................... 6283

Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269 Genevieve Foster(Asst. Cont.) ................ 6282

Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.)............... 6280

Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson........... 6253 Jessica Gonzales .................................. 6300

Andy Warrior .............................. 6309 Courtney Green .................................. 6250

Mary Billy..................................... 6267

Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.) ......................... 6279

Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) .................. 6325 Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.).................. 6265

Secretary Vera M. Dawsey.......... 6289 .............................................................. 6295

Jerry Ann Knox ........................... 6306 David Deer ........................................... 6320

Alvina Barnes ............................... 6275 Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II) ........... 6233

Jennifer Hernandez(Budget Analyst) ..... 6228

Treasurer Leah Bates .................. 6239 Glenna Jones (Grants Admin) ................ 6338

Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240 Sandra Burnett (Grants) ....................... 6385

Representative Ken Blanchard ... 6287 HUMAN RESOURCES

Leonard Longhorn ...................... 6335 Cheri Hardeman ................................. 6252

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

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

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

...............................................................6258

SOCIAL SERVICES

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

REALTY

...............................................................6246

Johnnie Hagan (Probate) .......................6247

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

PROCUREMENT

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

Valentina Jimenez ...............................6244

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

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

MIS

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

Michael Berry ..................................... 6303

Josh Gibson ......................................... 6329

Nishant Shrestha ................................. 6327

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

(Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla)

SHAWNEE CLINIC

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

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

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

(Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thunderbird Casino NRM ......... 360-9270

Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679

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

(Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand)

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

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

Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702

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

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

UPDATED: APRIL 8, 2015

OEH

Ken Jones............................................. 8845

Dakota Blanchard ............................... 8843

EDUCATION

Admin Asst./Rec .................................. 6255 Jarrod Lloyd ....................................... 8844

Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242 Evelyn Pablito ..................................... 8847

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

ELECTION COMMISSION

Emily Longman ................................... 6271 Shawn Crowley (Chief) ......................... 6302

Diane Ponkilla ..................................... 6261

ENROLLMENT

Trent Norton ....................................... 6276

Larry Buckley ..................................... 6292 Anthony Johnson ................................ 6262

Sujata Sturm ....................................... 6288 Jason Brinker ...................................... 6259

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

HORSE SHOE BEND

David Spector ...................................... 6266

(After School Program Director)

Edwina Butler-Wolfe .......................... 6308 .............................................................. 6268

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

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

Kimberly Stephens .............................. 6277

Jackie Denny ....................................... 6326

Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ........... 6333

Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6315

DV Advocate........................................ 6224

.............................................................. 6298

Elizabeth Clark .................................. 6296 TERO

Rachael Lankford ............................... 6222 Jeff Gibson ...........................................6284

RECEPTIONIST

Lea Bettelyoun..................................... 4030 Dayna Dick .......................................... 6337

TITLE VI

ICW

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

ATTORNEY

Ray Campbell ...................................... 6313 Ronelle Baker ...................................... 8802 Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ......................6272

Julie Wilson ........................................ 8803 Donna Butler ........................................6270

COURT

Debra Daugomah ................................ 8804 Robert Schoolfield ...............................6270

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

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

Vanessa Ryder ..................................... 6260 LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER

.............................................................. 6336 Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310 OTHER EXTENSIONS

Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ...............................6294

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

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

Receptionist ......................................... 6243 MAINTENANCE

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

Joseph Blanchard(Director) .................. 6310 Cecil Walker........................................ 6316 Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ..........................6311

Carol Butler ......................................... 6319 Reta Harjo ........................................... 6249 Finance Conference Rm ......................6236

Colleen Butler...................................... 6340 Stephen Fife ......................................... 6234

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

Tracy Wind.......................................... 6324 Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac

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

Esther Lowden (Gift Shop Manager) ....... 6323 Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca

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

Cecil Wilson ......................................... 6245 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance

Gift Shop .............................................. 6273 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ................... 6331 Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341

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

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MUSIC

Building

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

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6238

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

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