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“Among The Shawnee”

The Absentee

Shawnee News

Inside This Issue...

August 2015 — Volume 27 No. 39

2..............Governor’s Report

4......R epresentative ’ s R eport

5.............S wearing I n P hotos

7...............................T itle VI

8 - 9...........A ugust B irthdays

11 - 12...............R esolutions

13................T ax C ollections

& E lection C ommission

14 - 15...........TEC P ow W ow

P hotos

16-17......F arming & G razing

L ease S ale N otice

19.......G abriel F ife A t STEM

C amp

20.....L ittle A xe B ison R anch

21......................C amp N ikoti

24..........AST H ealth U pdate

28 - 29...........F rom the D r .’ s

N otebook

31.......AST F itness C alendar

NEWLY

ELECTED

OFFICIALS

33..........J r . O lympics P hotos

35.....E mergency M anagement Augustine Johnson - Deputy Commissioner

Edwina Butler-Wolfe - AST Governor

R eport

38 - 39...............F oster C are

John R. Johnson - AST Secretary

Executive Committee

Photo

Available

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

Issac Gibson

Lt. Governor

John Johnson

Secretary

Leah Bates

Treasurer

Kenneth Blanchard

Representative

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

Governor’s Report

Hello my Absentee Shawnee people!

First and foremost – Thank you for your vote in the recent elections. The votes were somewhat close in the

Governor’s race and very close in the Secretary’s. I was re-confirmed and sworn into Office for the second time

on Tuesday, July 7th. Thanks to your vote the tribe has now contributed to its history as I am the first woman to

have served a full term in Office and the only woman to be re-elected to serve a second term. I will do all that I

can to listen and represent your concerns in local, state and nationwide forums. It is my hope that we move this

tribe forward and advance the needs of the people in a way that will promote economic development, enhance

service levels and provide for the future of our people.

This month has been challenging to our people due to the extreme heat after the recent storms. We are

working on how to better provide assistance and to ensure current issues are addressed.

Recently I had the opportunity to discuss with area tribes about the possibility of a Charter school. This is a

long time vision of mine and of like-minded educators and of some tribal leaders. I have learned that the Osage

Nation is vested in this effort and is making giant strides forward based on data they have compiled. For us, as

a Tribe, to make this happen we would need to look at area tribal support; have studies done to determine the

need; see what funding is available; key locations for placement of this facility; have discussions with area schools

and getting input from educators on how to make it sustainable and manageable yet offer enough opportunity to

meet the need it would be created for.

For those of you that live outside of our health service area over the next few months I will be exploring

opportunities with our Health Authority on how we might be able to provide some level of care for you and for

your family members that are Absentee Shawnee or live in your household.

The dynamic within the Executive Committee is not certain. It is my hope that the new Secretary, John

Raymond Johnson, will help to move the business of the Tribe forward. Twila Parker, the other candidate,

who ran for the Office of Secretary had a firm grasp of business, the tribe’s financial status and is a long term

strategist. I thank Twila and know that whatever she works with and for she can and will make a difference.

I have 23 months to go. I have an Open Door Policy (and unless I am in a meeting, out of the Office or on the

phone) my door is always open for your visit and I will be glad to see you. Please check in with my Executive

Assistant, Eddie Brokeshoulder, so that we can log your visit in.

Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let’s Build for the Future (BFF) - united and together!

Thank you for your support and I look forward to working with you to move our tribe forward.

THE ELECTORAL PROCESS AT WORK

The last election had a big turn- out. Great job to all the tribal members who gave a small part of their Saturday to vote.

Did you know that we have 2955 eligible voters, and on June 20 we had 545 voters? As far as percentages, the number of

eligible voter participation is 16%. Encourage your family to participate in the electoral process.

Absentee Ballot requested were 133, with 75 returned. Of the 75 returned 8 were ineligible due to: 4 not following instruction

and putting both the affidavit and the ballot in the ballot envelope, 2 had incomplete affidavit, 1 ballot not placed in the ballot

envelope and 1 affidavit not returned. The return percentage was 56 %.

The following chart reflects voter activity on June 20, 2015.

CANDIDATE

GOVERNOR

LITTLE AXE

SHAWNEE

ABSENTEE

TOTAL

Jeff Gibson

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

151

142

241

281

158

133

261

256

SECRETARY

John R. Johnson

Twila Parker

ELECTION

COMMISSION

Deputy Commissioner

Augustine Johnson

Comm Member 1

no one filed

Referendum Questions

NO. 1 $50,000 Budget

YES

137

129

307

199

YES

Drug/Alcohol

183

200

441

YES

H.S. Diploma/GED

182

205

445

YES

178

201

437

SPOILED BALLOTS

NO. 2 (requirements)

Drivers License

SPOILED BALLOTS:

The Commissioners do not spoil the ballot; the voter spoils the ballot by not following instructions. The Commissioners only

document that a ballot is spoiled.

In the June 20th election we had 12 spoiled ballots for a percentage of 2%. This is a reasonable number. The reason these 12

ballots were spoiled was: Absentee Ballots- 2 had extra marks on the ballot and 1 number left on; Shawnee Poll- 5 had extra marks

and 1 writing on ballot; and Little Axe Poll- 2 with comments written on ballot and 1 mark outside of boxes.

Encourage your family to make their vote count by following instructions.

When a ballot appears to be spoiled, the judge and election commissioner pass it to the commissioners who are tallying. The

commissioners review the ballot and vote whether the ballot is spoiled and each commissioner initials the ballot. If there is a tie, the

election commissioner will vote to break the tie. The judge then writes the reason why the ballot is spoiled and initials. The election

commissioner only votes in case of a tie and the judge documents the decision.

All records are stored for 1 year unless they are part of a court hearing. Records are kept in the ballot boxes, stored in a locked cage

and cannot be opened without the 2 keys. (1 key is kept by the commission and 1 by the court)

If anyone has other questions, feel free to call the Election Commission office and ask that a commissioner return your call.

The Election Commission will be offering 2 Community meetings in September to review the Constitution, Ordinance and Policy &

Procedures with all that attend.

A meeting will be held in Shawnee at Title VI on Tuesday, September 8th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The meeting at Little Axe will be

held on Tuesday, September 22nd at the Little Axe Resources Center from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Meredith Wahpekeche Election Commission Secretary

Representative’s Report

Greetings Fellow Tribal Members

I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate the newly elected Tribal Officials. Incumbent Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe and

new Secretary John R. Johnson both were elected to two year terms of office. I am confident that they will lead through hard work

and commitment, with a vision to leaving a lasting legacy of progressive initiatives to move the Tribe forward.

We’ve begun a welcome to the table approach to facilitate honest, productive conversations among the five elected officials. We will

debate change issues and challenge ourselves to formulate policies for the betterment of the Tribal membership.

We feel that we can now actively move forward in a principled and commonsense manner to better the Tribe in all phases of

governance.

It is our moral duty as elected officials to be fair and truthful to the Tribal membership in order to preserve the people’s trust, to do

the right thing in the right way. It is implied in the words of the Constitution and our oaths of office is consistent with that intent

to be available to your concerns on a daily basis.

To contact me at the Tribal Complex, please write to Representative Ken Blanchard, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee,

Oklahoma 74801, or by phone at 405/275-4030 ext. 6287.

Respectfully,

Ken Blanchard

Congratulations & Thank You Jim Gibson

The Tribal Representative, Kenneth Blanchard

would like to congratulate Tribal member

Jim Gibson on his retirement from volunteer

firefighting duties.

Mr. Gibson has 25 years of service with the Little

Axe/Pink volunteer Firefighting Departments.

We all wish Mr. Gibson the best and Thank him

for all his hard work that he has put in. O Nee yaw

way Fefa!

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

Swearing In New Elected Officials

Augustine Johnson - Deputy Commissioner

Edwina Butler-Wolfe - AST Governor

John R. Johnson - AST Secretary

THE OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

& ENGINEERING (OEH&E)

Office of Environmental

Health & Engineering

• Tribal Housing Improvements Application

The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary,

safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following

criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in

disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet

the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe.

The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the health status of

our tribal members to the highest possible level by providing

services in the area of water and wastewater. To qualify for

a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must be an

enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside within

one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland, Oklahoma,

Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership by verification

such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease Agreement

through the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Reality Department. Proof

of income is not required.

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

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

of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic

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

renovation of city sewer lines and water treatment systems as

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

tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance.

If you are having water or wastewater issues or building a

new home and need services please come by our office

and fill out an OEH&E application for assistance.

If your home is under the management of any housing

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

for assistance. Applications for this program

are available online at www.astribe.com and at

the OEH&E building.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

Other Programs available:

• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program

Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents

attached before the application will be processed.

Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.

Submit completed application to:

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13

If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235

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Chicken Fried Steak

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Broccoli

Mixed Fruit

Chicken Str Fry

Egg Roll

Fortune Cookie

Beef Fingers

Mac. Salad

Steakfries

Salmon Paty

Coleslaw

Veggies

Apricots

Wafes

Bacon

Pinto Beans

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Cucumber, tom, onion

Salad

Cornbread

Hot Ham n Chez

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Pasta Salad

Orange

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Cinnamon Roll

Scrambled Eggs

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Grilled Chez

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Cucumber Slices

Peas n Carrots

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Spaghet

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Tossed Salad*

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Pork Chops

Mac n Tom

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Mandarin Oranges

Oatmeal

Raisins

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Eggs, Chez, Ham

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Peaches

Tamale

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Refried Beans

Pineapples

Beef Stroganof

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August 2015 Birthdays

Aguinaga, Joanna Stevens

Alaee, Deena Shabnam

Alford, Brandon Wayne

Alford, Donald John

Alford, Dylan James

Alford, Janene Flora

Allen, Zachary Jerald

Almanza, Favian Dae

Almanza, Lucy Jeslene

Altman, Colson Charles

Anderson, Dakiah Ali

Anderson, Jared Russell

Atwara, Hawana Rain

Atwara, Rae Lynn

Balch, Tasha Jamie Renee

Ballard, James Wesley

Barbosa Jr., Francisco Lazaro

Barbosa, Natalie Cadence

Barnes, Alvina Lynn (Wilson)

Barnes, Jonna Kay

Barriga, Calib Jay

Barriga, Dana Michelle

Barriga, Joshua Deen

Beachem, Lois Marie

Bella-Heim, Katherine Ann

Berry, Michael Wayne

Bettelyoun, Sonia Elaine

Billie, Gabriel Lamont

Blackbear, Kyler Jesse

Blancett, Tina Marie

Blanchard, Allyana Danae

Blanchard, Caileah Ann

Blanchard, Christopher Ray

Blanchard, Ervin Lee

Blanchard, Henry Benjamin

Blanchard, Jessica Marie

Blanchard, Kaylee Dawn

Blanchard, Kenneth Leland

Blanchard, Leadra Danae

Blanchard, Luann Delores

Blanchard, Ruth Evelyn

Blanchard, Sandra Lynn

Blanchard, Stacie Faye

Blocker, Steven DeWayne

Blood, Jeffery Lee

Bond, James Phillip

Boston, Sheila Marie

Boston, Sheldon Shannon

Bosworth, Donna Sue White

Box-Kessler, James Steven

Bradshaw, Karsyn Marie

Brady, Crystal Sue

Bread, Eli Emery Michael

Bread, Kiley Madison Michael

Breeding, Taylor Mae

Britt, Nathan Scott

Brokeshoulder, Riley Ann

Brooks, Rosalind Janelle

Brown, Teresa

Brown, Tracy Lynn

Buckheart, Phillip Paul

Byers, Dallas Landry

Camp, Sarney

Carlson, Adrianno McBride

Carroll, Wessie Carmen

Carter, Rosa Lee

Casteel, Serenity James

Chambers, Diana Lynn

Chisholm, Anita Sue

Citty, Daniel Keith

Citty, Rachel Danece

Clark, Autumn Marie

Clinesmith, Jamie Lenea

Cody, Kristen Renee

Conley, Nicole Lynn

Cope, Vincent Michael

Copeland, Matthew Kyle

Cottrell, Lindsay Russell

Creek, Kimberly Jolene

Crowley, Aleycia Nicole

Crowley, Isabel Deanne

Crowley, Jessica Ann

Crowley, Parris Rae

Cruz, Briel Lashelle

Cruz-Larney, Famela Guadalupe

Davis, Barbara Ann

Davis, Darrol Everett

Dawsey, Vera Mae

Day, Linda Lee

De La Campa, Ginger Leanne

Deere, Montana Christian Alex

Dees, Travis William David

Delodge, Cheyenne MacHelle

Dodds, Clayton Robert

Downey, Sheila Ann

Drags Wolf, Whirlwind

Draper, Daria Dawn

Durmon, Patrick Duane

Edgmon, Kimberly Ann

Elkins, David Preston

Elmore, Braden Lee

Embery, Lisa Marie

England, Randall Blake

Felton, Kai Neal Blaze

Felton, Wyatt Cooper

Finch, Courtny Shea

Fixico, Angela Rochelle

Foreman Sr., Leonard Dewayne

Fowler, Sofia Evelyn

Frazier, Kendell Terese

French, Joseph Lee

Frye, Michele Renia

Galyon ( Cochrane), Joyce Ann

Garretson, Shawnelle V.

Garretson, Zachary

Gibson Jr, Roy Gene

Gibson, Ethan Leroy

Gibson, Morgan Lee

Gibson-Hicks, Leila Kay

Gillmore, Tammy Kay

Gilmore, Cynthia Jayden

Goodman, Brandon Thomas

Gouge, Marissa Janell

Granstrom, Brandon Thomas

Gray, Dora Estelle

Greenfield, David Glenn

Griffin, Armani De`jour

Griffin, Corrine Sue

Haney, Carolyn Ann

Hanson, Melody Leann

Harjo Jr., Victor Ray

Harjo, Jason Michael

Harjo, Kolbie Lee

Harjo, Theresa Michelle

Hastings, Michael Dakota

Heatley Jr., Abraham Lee

Hendricks, Rachel Anne Powell

Hernandez, Alicia Marie

Herrera Sr., Ruben Pilar

Herrera, Jennifer Marie

Herrera, Renee Christine

Herrod, Lucas Andrew

Hill, Scotty Lee

Holderness, John Lennon

Hood, Iyon Joseph Weslon

Hood, Steven Mark

Houston III, Gary Dean

Houston, Jacob Lee

Huckaby, Richard Allen

Irvin III, William Jetson

Jackson, Amanda Christine

Jackson, Josiah Nicholas

Jackson, Sakyra Maria

Johnson Jr., Robert Anthony

Johnson, Augustine

Johnson, Carrielynn Melissa

Johnson, Christina Michelle

Johnson, Crystal Faith

Johnson, Darrell Ray

Johnson, Desiree Cathonel

Johnson, Diana Kay

Johnson, Nicholas Ray

Johnson, Robin

Johnson, Ronnie Gene

Johnson-Banks, Airen Nicole

Johnson-Stephenson, Bryon Darius

Johnson-Stephenson, Marissa Kaitlynn

Jordan, Betty Jean

Josytewa, Daniel Dakota

Kaseca, Lynnlei Renee

Kastl, Richard Dean

Katsiaficas, Glenda Joanne Alford

Keith, Jaime Lee

Kennedy, Rebecca Lea

Kennedy, Willie James

Kernell, Noah Lee

Kilmer, Gregory Keith

Kinnamon, Alisha Dawn

Kinnamon, Dustin James

Kirby, William Anthony

Lamb, Weston Bobby Clayton Charley

Langston, Nicole Leeann

Larney Jr., Nathaniel Roy

Larney, Darrell Wayne

Larney, Santana LaRay

Larney, Tava Dionne

Latham Sloan, Stone Tecumseh

Lee, Christopher Ashton

Leedom, Daniel Clayton

Liles, Tammy Gayle

Little Axe, Angela Renae

Little Axe, Barbara J White

Little Axe, Chastity Lynn

Little Axe, Jamison Sloan

Little Axe, Mikah Dean

Little Axe, Panther Sky

Little Charley, Eldon

Little Charley, Tyera Nicole

Little Jim, James Allen

Little Jim, Lorene Little Axe

Little, Earl Lynn

Little, Mark Anthony

Littlebear, David Allen

Littlebear, Patrick Dale

Littlecreek, Cameron Joseph

Littlecreek, Richard Lloyd

Littlehead, Montana Dane

Locke, Ericalee Dawn

Logan, Kathleen June

Longden, Marilyn Sue

Longhorn, Gabriel Allen

Longhorn, Keith Warren

Longhorn, Patience Bruce

Longman, Kirstain Page

Lossie, Amy Laverne

Lovins, Jo Ann

Lowe, Trenton James

MacK, Devin Lee

MacK, Kylan Cole

MacK, Trenden Derrick Lee

Mann, Cecil Ray

Mann, McCann Allen

Mann, Michael Ray

Mann, Stacy Diane

Marquez II, Felipe Herrera

Marquez III, Felipe Herrera

Marshall, Briana Michelle

Marshall, Laura Lee

Martinez Jr., Jose Martin

Martinez, Goodchief Justice

Martinez, Tecumseh Joaquin

Masquas, Zariyah Jade

Masquat, Cheryl Ann

Masquat, Lindsay Marie

Maxwell, Darrell Wayne

McBride, Caroline Sue

McBride, Michael Andrew

McPherson, Joshua Alan

Megehee, Hunter Buck

Megyesi, Kevin Charles

Miller, Stacy Elaine

Miller, Tommy Dean

Minesinger, Kenneth Scott

Moody, Megan Marie

Moore, Amanda Rene`

Moore, Brian Keith

Moore, Christian Glenn

Morris, Nikolai William

Mossbacher, Myles Anthony

Neese, Krystal Ann

Nelson, Korey James

Neugent, Victoria Ann Louise

Neugent, Zaleah Vee

Owens, Alisha Janae

Panther, Jessalynn Rae Ann

Parsons, Trysten Nathaniel Lee

Pearl, Roger Allen

Peetoom, Stephanie Dawn

Perkins, Troy Dylan

Presson, Elizabeth Ann

Puckitt, Ryan Paul

Ramirez, Angel Renee

Ramirez, Librado Bryan

Ramirez, Syla Loumae

Ramsey, Tycilla Renee

Rapp, Michelle Lauren

Rickard, Keely Danielle

Ridenour, Lesley Paige

Riedel, Jerri Annette

Rodas, Owen Benjamin

Rojas Jr., Antonio

Rolette, David Wayne

Roller, David Lee

Roller, Susan Margaret

Ross, James Edward

Ross, Randall Lee

Rudloff, Derek Chace

Runsabove, Brock Allen

Ryan, Cullen Patrick

Salazar, Catherine Lynn

Sallee, Melanie Rachele

Sanchez, Janna Lee Anne

Sanchez, Luisa Raquel

Sanchez, Steven Mercedes

Sanchez, Trevor

Schwarz, Shawn Sigmund

Scraper, Margaret Alice

Serena, Shawn Lee

Sevier, Jackson Kyle

Shawnee, Jaylee Anne

Shawnee, Lyndell Grant

Sinks, Daniel Ray

Sloan, Taya Adalysa Marie

Sloan, Virginia Michelle

Sloat, Brett Marshall

Sloat, Christopher Douglas

Sloat, Lorraine Gail

Smith, Saydi Leigh

Snake, Amber Larae

Spoon Jr., Steven Paul

Spoon, Alexis Cheyenne

Spoon, Alyssia Shylarae

Spybuck, Thomas Matthew

Squire Sr., Kenneth Dale

Squire, Suzetta Ann

Starr, Ashley Ann

Starr, Esella Mia

Starr, Jamie Dawn

Stoliby, Allen Monroe

Strain, Susan Elaine

Stricklin, Olivia Sayson

Sullivan Jr., Thomas Lee

Susko, Kelly Anne

Swenson, Londyn Alayne

Switch, Cara Cameron

Switch, Melpherd Dewayne

Tallchief, Sierra Marie

Thompson, DeKaylie Talara

Thorpe, Keaston James Guthrie

Thorpe, Kyra Nicole

Tiger Jr., Leonard Gene

Tiger, Cierra Alayne

Tiger, Lily Martha Ruth

Tiger, Linda Kay

Tiger, Mary Louise

Tolbert, Jayvaughn Charles

Tolbert, Jocelyn Renee`

Tullius, Ashley Nicole

Vaughn, Ashley Nicole

Vaughn, Sandra Kay

Velez, Carol Ann

Villalobos, Enrique Ivan

Wahpekeche, Joaquin Noah

Wakley, Brianna Morgan

Warrior Jr., Manuel Anthony

Warrior, Isaac Necon

Warrior, Lydia Annelise

Warrior, Samuel Adrian

Watson, Gregory Doyle

Wenholm, Tyson Riley

West, Randall Aaron

White, Darrel Lee

White, Michael Brooks

Whitten, Mikayla R. A. C.

Whitten, Tina Louise

Williams Jr, Robert

Williams, Charlotte Virginia

Williams, Deana Michelle

Williams, Derrick Heath

Williams, Jennifer Lee

Williams, Kaysa Lyn

Williamson, Jeanie Oldham

Wilson, Anthony Eugene

Wilson, Asa Lynch

Wilson, Cheyenne Michelle

Wilson, Debra Ann

Wilson, Deja Lea

Wilson, Espernsi

Wilson, Mya Rose

Wilson, Sarah Madisen Jane

Wilson, Terry Blaine

Wilson, Tiffany Michele

Winrow, Myia Lashea

Wolfe Jr., Zachary Paul

Woodward, Anthony Emmett

Woodward, Blake Anthony

Yates, Trevor Todd Thomas

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY LYNNLEI RENEE KASECA

To OUR beautiful daughter YOU ARE TRULY A BLESSING

LOVE,

DADDY, MOMMY, KANTYNN AND KANYNN

Happy Birthday!!!

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Hastings

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Ashlynn & Jaden

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Marissa Gouge Happy 14th Birthday

Love,

Mom, James, Kara, Ashlynn and Jaden

Marissa Gouge a Happy 14th birthday.

Love You from Paul, Grammy, JC, and Kara

Lynnlei Renee

HAPPY

1ST BIRTHDAY LYNNLEI RENEE KASECA

Kaseca

To OUR beautiful daughter YOU ARE TRULY A BLESSING

LOVE,

Love, Daddy, Mommy,

Kantynn

DADDY, MOMMY, KANTYNN AND KANYNN

& Kanynn

Happy Birthday to Marissa and Jaden Deer! We love you guys.

Love,

Dad, Braelyn, Makiyah, Brayden and Kensi

Marissa and Jaden

Deer!

We love you guys.

Love, Dad, Braelyn, Makiyah, Brayden and Kensi

Happy Birthday to Marissa and Jaden Deer! We love you guys.

Love,

Dad, Braelyn, Makiyah, Brayden and Kensi

A Big Happy Birthday to my Son

Richard Allen Huckaby

I Love You,

Mom

Henry!

Love, Mom & Dad

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

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DATE:

07/14/15

RUN DATE:

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

NOVEMBER DECEMBER

YEAR-TO-DATE

TOTAL

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

$1,309.86

$98.49

$164,284.00 $150,000.00

$41.05

$0.00

$7,199.15

$756.29

$11,660.98 $16,042.65

$0.00

$32,618.91

$250,000.00

$11,691.21

$5,251.65

$16,645.60

$0.00

$119.48

$265,798.00

$0.00

$4,449.01

$16,196.66

$0.00

$12,469.19

$6,240.39

$200,000.00 $250,000.00

$11,597.06 $36,303.24

$5,411.85

$5,533.28

$10,223.79 $15,487.60

$0.00

$52,856.32

$1,280,082.00

$59,632.56

$28,601.23

$86,257.28

$0.00

TOTAL TAXES

$184,495.04 $166,897.43

$316,207.37

$286,563.15

$239,701.89 $313,564.51

$0.00

$1,507,429.39

$125.00

$120.00

$182.50

$145.00

$0.00

$970.00

$184,800.04 $167,022.43

$316,327.37

$286,745.65

$239,794.39 $313,709.51

$0.00

$1,508,399.39

Miscellaneous

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

NOTE:

$305.00

$92.50

% OF TAXES

COLLECTED

3.50%

84.86%

3.95%

1.90%

5.72%

0.00%

From The Election Commission

$1,507,429.39

0.06%

100% $1,508,399.39

SCENES FROM TEC POW WOW

NOTICE OF FARMING AND GRAZING LEASE SALE

TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

(Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs)

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

2025 SOUTH GORDON COOPER DRIVE

SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA 74801-9381

INVITATION TO BID

An advertised lease sale of Farming and Grazing leases on trust or restricted Indian Land to be conducted under provisions of Title

25, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 162 – Leasing and Permitting.

SEALED BIDS, for Farming and Grazing Leases on the following described tracts of land will be received in the office of the Realty

Department until 10:00 AM September 2, 2015. All bids received up to the hour of the sale will be opened at the time of the sale and

leases awarded to qualified bidders offering the highest annual consideration, if such bids are deemed adequate and are acceptable.

On a tract receiving only one bid, the bidder will be given one opportunity to improve the bid.

All bids must be enclosed in separate envelopes and plainly marked, “SEALED BID ON FARMING AND GRAZING LEASE

SALE, TO BE OPENED AT 10:00 AM September 2, 2015”. Mail all sealed bids to:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Attention: Realty Department

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801-9381

All bids are subject to acceptance and approval of the contract by the Realty Director. The right is reserved to reject any and all

bids and to disapprove and reject prior to approval, any lease made on an accepted bid. Past compliance issues and/or history of

delinquent payments by bidders will be considered in award of the bid.

IMPORTANT TERMS

The lease will run for a period of five (5) years from January 1, unless otherwise specified and determined by the Realty

Department. ALL LANDS ARE BEING OFFERED FOR THE HIGHEST ANNUAL CONSIDERATION, MINOR

IMPROVEMENT PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED A PART OF THE BID. THE ONLY IMPROVEMENTS

WHICH CAN BE CONSIDERED ARE NEW BOUNDARY LINE FENCES, CONSTRUCTED WITH ALL NEW

MATERIALS, AND MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS RECOGNIZED AS NEEDED BY THE LAND OPERATIONS

PERSONNEL.

Oral auction minimum bid increases accepted in increments of $50.00.

On those tracts on which an undivided restricted interest is offered for lease, bids will be accepted and considered for leases

on the undivided restricted interest only. The prospective lessee will be responsible for arranging payment to those owners

of undivided unrestricted interests or fee interest.

A cancellation clause shall be made on the Lease agreement on all tracts receiving an offer less than One (1) year lease period.

Such clause shall read as follows: “it is hereby agreed and understood that this lease will expire under its own

terms on the last day of the annual year following the year in which the land is advertised for sale, provided it

sells as a result of the advertisement, otherwise, this lease is to remain in full force and effect.”

The leases will convey Farming and Grazing rights, ONLY, subject to the reserved rights of lessor to grant business,

oil and gas lease, right-of-way, and other legal grants as provided in the prescribed lease forms. HUNTING, FISHING

AND WOODCUTTING RIGHTS ARE RESERVED BY THE INDIAN LANDOWNER(S) AND ARE NOT PART OF

THE LEASE.

Leases approved pursuant to this office, will be executed and granted by the Secretary of the Department of the Interior,

unless otherwise indicated. The Indian owners of the particular allotment involved will not be signatory parties to the lease

as the approving official’s signature granting the lease pursuant to Congressional Authority will adequately convey and lease

the respective Indian owner’s interest.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory surety bond in a sum not less than one year’s rental and other

provided charges as determined by the Realty Department.

The successful bidder may be required to provide insurance in an amount adequate to protect any improvement on the leased

premises.

The Additional Lease Requirements, Revised 1976 (SMC Stipulations Sheet) will be executed and made a part of the lease.

Interested bidders are encouraged to confer with Land Operations personnel relative to the land/use or conservation programs.

10.

Prior to the approval of any lease contract a non-refundable filing fee based on the amount of annual rental will be required

on each lease. The fee will be 3% of the annual rental payable, including any percentage based rent that can be easily

estimated. The minimum filing fee is $10.00 and not more than $500.00

11.

Bids must be submitted on the Lease Bid Sheet which is

12.

No deposit is required with the bid.

13.

The lease must be drawn on the Approved Departmental form, a sample copy of which may be inspected upon request. The

successful bidder shall complete and return the lease and all supportive papers within 15 days from receipt of the lease

forms and Notice of Approval of Bid, together with the filing fee (made payable to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe).

Rentals are due and payable to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (by money order, cashiers check or certified check only) to the

lockbox on or before January 1, of each year unless an approved lease modification provides for a change in the schedule of

payment. All payments mailed to the lockbox must include the payment invoice. Contact the Realty Office for any payment

invoice not received by December 1 of each year of the lease terms.

14.

15.

attached and can be copied.

In the event of a tie between bidders the Realty Staff will take into consideration the itemized major improvements prior to

awarding the lease. In the event of no itemized major improvements by both bidders the Director reserves the right to enter

into oral auction between tied parties or request tied parties to re-submit sealed bids at the time of the sale. Bidders will

have a time frame of two (2) weeks to notify this office to increase their bid.

NOTE: Farming and Grazing leases are accepted and approved for specific purposes. Without prior consent of the

property owner and approval by the Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Plains Regional Office,

TIMBER CUTTING, HUNTING & FISHING, DUMPING OF TRASH, SUBLEASING, ETC., IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Leases taken under this advertisement will expire under its own terms on the last day of the annual year following

the year in which the lands is advertised for sale provided it sells as a result of the advertisement.

ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE THE DAY OF THE SALE WILL SUPERSEDE ANY INFORMATON CONTAINED IN

THIS ADVERTISEMENT.

Further information concerning this advertisement may be obtained by calling or writing to the: Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

Oklahoma, Attn: Realty Department, 2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801-9318, telephone number: (405)

275-4030.

Absentee Shawnee Allotments

Lease for 2015

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820 S156

Cinda Emma Spybuck

14-10N-3E

26.25

Potawatomie

820 418

Billy White

28-9N-1E

143.93

119.40

Cleveland

N SE, Lot 99 S SE

820 510

John Mack

24-9N-1E

320.00

292.22

Cleveland

NE SE

820 518

Titus McCoy

1-9N-1W

67.72

Cleveland

SE NE SE, W NE SE, Lot 3 NW SE

820 31

Anna Barone

30-9N-4E

78.15

#DIV/0!

Potawatomie

Lot 1(NWNW)=38.15 acres & NE/4 NW/4,

820 45

Mrs. Charles Lewis

26-11N-4E

40.00

#DIV/0!

Potawatomie

SE SE

820 178-B

William Cherokee

22-11N-2E

25.00

#DIV/0!

Potawatomie

S SE SE & E SE SW SE,

820 285

Walahpease

7-9N-5E

77.50

#DIV/0!

Potawatomie

NW SW & N SW SW & SE SW SW &

N SE SW SW, N SW SW, Lot 99 SE SE SW SW

E SW SW SW & E W SW SW SW

820 322

Lilly Foreman

30-09N-4E

40.00

#DIV/0!

Potawatomie

NE SW

10 820 381

Joe French

35-9N-1E

160.00

152.92

Cleveland

SW/4

11 820 425

Bob White

22-9N-1E

320.00

266.66

Cleveland

12 820 475

Mo-se-to-pea-se

1-9N-1E

80.00

79.56

Cleveland

W SW

13 820 477

Chah-ko-che-pea-se

1-9N-1E

80.00

#DIV/0!

Cleveland

Lot 1 (NENE) = 40.00 acres & SE/4 NE/4

14 820 479

Holayaseka

1-9N-1E

40.00

#DIV/0!

Cleveland

Lot 3 (NENW) of NW/4

15 820 483-A

Pah-Kah-Nay-/Pecan

13-9N-1E

240.00

Cleveland

N/2 NE/4 & N/2 S/2 NE/4 & N/2 NW/4 &

N/2 S/2 NW/4

16 820 509

Jeanne Go-do-pea-se

17-9N-1E

80.00

Cleveland

N NE

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CTSA Early Childhood Center

NUTRITION TECHNICIAN

Early Head Start Teacher

The Nutrition Tech will provide support to the Lead Nutrition Tech,

including dish washing, cleaning, serving and basic meal preparation.

An Early Head Start teacher provides educational experiences to

infants/toddlers in a classroom setting, using developmentally

appropriate practices.

is seeking to hire a full-time

is seeking to hire a part-time

for our Shawnee Location

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Must pass background investigation for licensed child care programs

Previous experience is preferred

Food handlers certification is a plus

Early Head Start Teacher Minimum Requirements:

 Infant/Toddler CDA Credential or Certificate of Mastery in CD

 Previous work experience with young children

 Pass background investigation for licensed child care programs

All applications accepted with preference given to qualified

Native Americans and current/former HS/EHS parents

All applications accepted with preference given to qualified

Native Americans and current/former HS/EHS parents

Apply today:

Applications accepted until position is filled

Employment Applications can be downloaded at:

www.ctsaheadstart.org (click on Forms)

or picked up at:

1535 North McKinley Avenue, Shawnee OK 74801

Employment Applications can be downloaded at:

www.ctsaheadstart.org (click on Forms)

or picked up at:

1535 North McKinley Avenue, Shawnee OK 74801

CTSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TRIBAL STUDENT ATTENDS

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST

UNIVERSITY SUMMER

CAMP

Gabriel Fife, an enrolled Absentee Shawnee tribal member,

attended the Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) Science

Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Summer Camp July

6 through 17, 2015. This was a two week day camp. Students

learned about various career paths in STEM area’s such as

robotics, engineering and computer programming. The camp

developed leadership skills and self-esteem while students learned

the value of teamwork for academic college-readiness.

Gabriel will be entering the seventh grade at Shawnee Middle

School. His favorite part of this two week camp was to meet and

interact with other students while learning more through the STEM Program. For the past two years

Gabriel has received numerous STEM awards in his school. He enjoys playing basketball and his favorite

subject in school is Math. Gabriel is the son of Stephen and Teresa Fife, he has three brothers.

I was pleased to attend the last day of the camp which ended with a ceremony where all students

presented their completed projects to both parents and sponsors.

Dr. Renita Murimi directed this OBU Summer Institute program and is an Assistant Professor of

Computer Information Science at OBU. She recently led the Summer Engineering component of the

Consortium for Pre-College education in Greater Newark, NJ.

Gabriel Fife participating in an activity of being a news broadcaster at the STEM Camp

LITTLE AXE BISON RANCH

LABR;

The American Bison (Buffalo) ,that once ruled the plains and provide Native Americans with, food, homes, clothing, medicine,

tolls and many other essentials of living, had reached near extinction at the end of the 19th century. Today they are experiencing

a comeback as a viable business venture and proving that they can once again give life, health, vitality to the land and the people

who utilize all of the products which come from them(Buffalo). We, the owners of Little Axe Bison Ranch , are exited to be a part

of this comeback and able to provide the Bison products to the people in Oklahoma and other states. These products will include

fresh/frozen meat, hides, skulls and possibly homemade soap. These products will be made available through a mobile “Buffalo

Trading Post” which will travel to several towns in Oklahoma. We will also start to offer tours tours to educate people about the

bison and the health benefits the meat provides.

Bison meat is a small newcomer to the consumers’ array of meats, competing primarily the All-American favorite beef. Even

though beef is lower in priced and more readily available, bison is making headway as consumers become more health conscious

and look at dollar vs health benefit. As with any new food product, people are cautious about trying bison for the first time. Once

they try it, most people like it and come back for more, especially as they recognize the improvement in the way they feel. Thus

we will grow through repeat business and word of mouth advertising.

The business, Little Axe Bison Ranch, startup operation 2015, is owned and operated by John Al Little Axe and Teresa M.

Green. The only other employees are our daughters, Amy, Brittany and Kaylee, and our sons Osric, eventually Slayer Dane and

Panther Sky. Who will help with both production and sales. John grew up on a farm and has considerable experience in managing livestock. Teresa, the Bison Ranch Manager, will research and educate customers on the nutritional benefits of Buffalo meat.

Amy Brittany, Kaylee and Osric, attend Little Axe school, They have been learning and assisting in the business startup, which

has included fence building, operating various farm equipment and care for the Bison.

The Bison (Buffalo) business holds exciting possibilities and generates considerable interest and fascination. We are glad to be

a part of the future it holds…..

The Little Axe Family

Camp Nikoti—Summer Youth Leadership Camp 2015

concluded on July 17th. 33 youth from Tecumseh, Shawnee, Moore, Macomb, Noble, and Little Axe participated in activities

to strengthen their leadership and teamwork skills, their physical fitness, and their cultural identity. We had guest

speakers, from various departments within the Tribe, mentor our youth through activities and presentations. Every day

was filled with games, learning sessions, guest speakers, arts and crafts, or field trips.

Camp would not have been possible without the following people:

Governor, Edwina Butler-Wolfe—for supporting our efforts and coming out to inspire our youth. Lt. Governor, Isaac

Gibson—for forming a workforce of people to get the Brendle Corner community building in working order as well as finding

us transportation on short notice. Secretary, John Johnson—for supporting our Bake Sale and Craft auction. Treasurer,

Leah Bates—for helping us find the funding/budget for camp. Representative, Kenneth Blanchard for encouraging our

work with the Native youth. ASHA Director, Sherry Drywater—for investing in our Native youth.

Thank you to all the AST employees who gave their time and energy to make camp a memorable experience for the

youth:

Maintenance Department Staff

John Soap—AST Behavioral Health

Evelyn Pablito and Jarrod Lloyd—AST OEH

Joseph Blanchard—Cultural Preservation

Kasey Dean and Howard Brown—Behavioral Health SPF

Buster Bread and Emily Key—Diabetes and Wellness Department (Fitness)

Shawn Crowley and Officers—AST Police Department

Annette Wilson—Social Services

Genevieve Foster—Finance

Michael Berry—MIS

Sherman Tiger—Media Director

Meredith Wahpekeche—Tribal Elder

Terrance Tiger, Brock Runsabove, Montana Littlehead—Stomp Dance demo

NEW CAR SEAT LAW

On November 1, 2015, Oklahoma will

have a new car seat law. House Bill 1847

updated the state’s current law to mirror

recommendations by the American Academy

of Pediatrics and National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration.

A child under 8 shall be properly secured in

a child passenger restraint system (the law

was previously only to age 6).

__ Must be rear facing until two years

of age or until the child reaches the

weight or height limit of the car seat.

__ Must be forward facing with harnesses

at least two (2) years of age but

younger than four (4) years of age.

__ Age 4-8 years and less than 4 feet 9

inches in height should be in either a

child passenger restraint system or

child booster seat.

With the update Oklahoma becomes the

second state to mandate rear facing until two

years old.

“Car crashes are the leading cause of death

for Oklahoma children”, said SAFEKIDS OK

Executive Director, Katie Mueller. “In 2013,

6,000 child passengers were involved in

traffic crashes. 607 were seriously injured

and 22 were killed.”

AST PUBLIC HEALTH:

SECOND WIND

TOBACCO CESSATION

PROGRAM

On June 18, 2015, the first class of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribal Health System’s Second Wind

Tobacco Cessation Program concluded with Alan

Robinson as the sole participant to complete the 12

week program. Public health nursing would like to

congratulate Alan on his hard work and dedication

to pursue a healthier lifestyle without commercial

tobacco use!

The Second Wind classes consist of a 1-hour class

that meets every other week for 12 weeks for a total

of 6 classes. Classes are held at both Little Axe and

Shawnee Clinics. Each class focuses on behavioral

skills that can successfully equip the participants to

quit using commercial tobacco. Participants have the

option to choose to quit cold turkey or with the use of

a pharmaceutical aid such as nicotine patches, gum,

lozenges, Zyban, or Chantix. The AST providers work

with the patients to decide which pharmaceutical

aid will be best for each patient who chooses to

use a pharmaceutical aid. Research shows higher

success rates when combining tobacco counseling

with pharmaceutical aid for tobacco cessation.

If you are interested in participating in the Second

Wind Tobacco Cessation Program, you may see

your AST provider or contact Public Health Nursing

at (405) 447-0300. You may also call the national

tobacco quit line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW to receive free

tobacco counseling or nicotine patches, lozenges or

gum.

IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN AD OR

ARTICLE:

Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405) 4810558 or send us an e-mail to stiger@astribe.

com

ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S

ISSUE ARE DUE BY THE 15th OF THE

CURRENT MONTH

Unfortunately, we can only accept one picture

per birthday person, not per birthday wish.

AST Health system - August 2015

The AST Health System just held its annual health fair on Friday, July 31st this year and it was a fun-filled event again this

year. The AST Health System has been extremely busy this summer with several community events and activities. Between the

blood drives, pow wow support, the annual health fair, expansion of services as the Shawnee Clinic, and other events and activities

– it all has been a very exciting summer!

The Health Systems’ PlusCare Clinic (after hours clinic) continues to increase patient volume, and we are thankful to our

employees and staff in the health system for making this a successful avenue for opening up more access. A recent visit with the

Federal Government’s Health System Resources Administration (HRSA) and CLIA with both the Federal and State Government

went extremely well; we were found to be in compliance with all expectations and procedures for our provider loan repayment

programs and the laboratory. Shawnee Clinic’s Physical Therapy is full swing as well as the mammography service at the Little

Axe Health Center.

We are always 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 Mr. John Kammerzell, Health System

Maintenance Director; the team of the month was the Maintenance Staff. The special leadership recognition award was presented

to Mrs. Chasity Zachary, Dental Office Manager. Wonderful job gang, you all make the health system work for our tribal members

and patients alike!

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 contact us today to set up an appointment to have your services established 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) 701-7951. This feature will speed up access to the patients seeking services and follow-up to their care. We also have

Contract Health representatives available at our Shawnee location. Tribal members are able to call Ms. Flo Mann, LPN or Ms.

Laurie Webber, LPN at (405) 878-5850.

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

- Emergency After hour Pharmacy Access: If you experience an emergent issue after hours and receive a prescription that

needs to be filled that same evening, AST Health has provided access for Tribal members at three (3) approved Wal-green locations

in Shawnee and Norman. You will need to submit your prescription and it is mandatory to identify yourself with your AST CDIB

card and other appropriate ID. Then they shall fill your prescription. You will have a 5-day limited fill on your prescription. Upon

the first work/business day, you can have the remaining balance of your prescription(s) transferred to your AST pharmacy in either

Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill your remaining balance. The three (3) AST Health approved Walgreen service locations

are: 1427 North Harrison Street or at 600 Shawnee Mall Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma or 615 West Main Street, Norman, Oklahoma.

- Social Media: You can follow the AST Health System on Facebook and receive the most current messages and announcements

regarding your tribal health care.

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h Bone Density Studies

Office Hours

Monday-thru-Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Information about:

• Health Promotion

• Quitting Smoking

• Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs

• Nutrition

• Physical Fitness and Exercise

• Controlling Stress and Violence

• Prevention of Pregnancy

• AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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.

AST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

For counseling information, contact:

Shawnee BH:

Roberta Cooper

(405) 878-4716

Little Axe BH:

Rolanda Smith

(405)701-7987

Women’s Health Services

Little Axe Health Center

15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026

405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605

www.asthealth.org

Mission Statement

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

A Single twig breaks but a

Bundle of twigs is strong

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

Honoring Our Past

With Promise for

Our Future

LIFE is Beautiful

Living Meth Free

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

FYI: Contract Health Service News

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health

The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you

... follow the CHS Guidelines!

Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information

Emergency

and

Urgent Care Services

Contract Health Services

for AST members

with Insurance

Contract Health Services

for AST members

without Insurance

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who needs emergent or urgent care:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST

member who resides in the defined

catchment area who has insurance such

as Medicare or Private Insurance:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who does not have insurance:

Call the On-Call nurse at

(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.

Complete CHS Patient Update form

and update all information every 6

months.

Notify CHS on the next businesss day

or within 72 hours after the ER visit.

Notification does not assure

authorization of payment. However

if you do not notify CHS within 72

hours, your bills will not be paid.

Notify CHS at least 48 hours

prior to appointment date for a (COB)

Coordination of Benefits to be sent to

provider

Inform Provider/HealthFacility that

AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of

last resort.

You must apply for all resources

available to you such as: Medicaid,

Medicare, Worker’s Compensation,

Vocational

Rehabilitation,

Auto

Insurance and other personal injury

or liability coverage. PRC staff and/

or Benefit Coordinators can assist with

the application process for alternate

resources. Failure to exhaust available or potentially available alternate

resources may result in denial of payment.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills

at the Little Axe Health Center or

Shawnee Clinic.

Complete CHS Patient Update

form and update all information

every 6 months

You must utilize the services provided

within the AST health clinics prior to

being referred out.

Referrals for outside services must

be sent to CHS. Services must be

medically approved by an AST Health

provider.

An appointment will be scheduled

and a COB will be sent to the outside

provider.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills

at the Little Axe Health Center or

Shawnee Clinic.

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).

Contract Health

Direct Phone Line

405.701.7951

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills

at the Little Axe Health Center or

Shawnee Clinic.

Contract Health Services

is conveniently located at

Shawnee Clinic-Building 16

and Little Axe Health Center

Flo Mann

Debi Sloat

Glendine Blanchard

Laurie Webber

Sharon Ponkilla

Shawnee Clinic

(405) 878-4702

Darla Gatzman

Little Axe Health Center

(405) 447-0300

Jayne Werst

From the Doctor’s Notebook

If you have access to the internet, bring up Google and type in “old Indian pictures” as a search string. After the search

returns the pictures, cull through them and just look at the Native Americans. You will find some profoundly beautiful

people and something else. Virtually none of them are obese.

When we talk about your personal health it is important to begin at the beginning. The beginning in this case is

proper nutrition and fitness. Many things in life cannot be planned or are unavoidable but this subject is a matter which

is entirely under your control so - Let’s talk seriously about obesity.

Obesity in native peoples is unfortunately endemic and as a provider dedicated to taking care of my Shawnee and

other native patients, I feel it is my duty to do my part to educate all on this issue.

Some of the following information has been borrowed from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) media web page. I

will expand on this information to grow some informational articles that directly affect the health of patients seen by the

AST Health System. This information is aimed specifically at our Native American population but also applies to anyone

reading this article.

The WHO (not the rock group!) has put together the following very sobering facts and information upon which I will

expand.

Key facts

__ Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980.

__ In 2014, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight. Of these over 600 million were obese.

__ 39% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight in 2014, and 13% were obese.

__ Most of the world's population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight.

__ 42 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2013.

__ Obesity is preventable.

What is overweight/obesity?

Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.

Body mass index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity

in adults. It is defined as a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of his height in meters (kg/m2).

The WHO definition is:

__ A BMI greater than or equal to 25 is overweight

__ A BMI greater than or equal to 30 is obesity.

BMI provides the most useful population-level measure of overweight and obesity as it is the same for both sexes and

for all ages of adults. However, it should be considered a rough guide because it may not correspond to the same degree

of fatness in different individuals.

An individual’s BMI is easily calculated and most medical facilities are equipped with electronic medical record systems

that calculate that number automatically given one’s height and weight. Each time you visit a medical facility you should

ask the nurse who checks you in, or your doctor what your BMI is. Be careful, however, because BMI means different

things to people of different body makeup. For an interpretation and understanding of your BMI ask your physician.

So why do we care about weight anyway? Obviously, being overweight contributes to increased morbidity (tendency to

get disease) and mortality (tendency to die).

Let me explain that last thought a bit. A patient with diabetes has a moderate morbidity risk, which is the risk of

immediate medical problems. The risk for mortality also increases to a degree based on the type of disease process and

generally stems from the failure to address the morbidity associated with a disease progression. A person who simply

ignores the doctor’s orders about diabetes control, for instance has a higher risk or morbidity due to complications of

diabetes – renal disease, heart disease, stroke risk, diabetic ulcers, etc. This increase in morbidity (disease) contributes

to a higher mortality (death) risk, death due to heart attacks, strokes, renal failure. In other words increased morbidity

generally leads to increased mortality.

The concepts go hand in hand. To be truthful with those reading this article, I have encountered more people in renal

failure and on dialysis in the 2 ½ months that I have been at the Little Axe Clinic than all of my years in private practice.

This is distressing to me, as a provider, because I know that renal disease is generally preventable when associated with

underlying process such as diabetes and hypertension, for instance.

Bear in mind that when discussing various disease processes you must think in terms of the human body as an integrated

system of finely tuned processes, the disruption of which throws other things off balance. It is virtually impossible to

discuss modifiable factors such as obesity in isolation and you will find that we revisit many related subjects in the course

of our discussions on health.

Now, back to obesity - Being overweight or obese brings on the risk of developing a number of disease processes, hence

increasing morbidity and of course mortality. Those processes are, but not limited to the following –

Diabetes – unfortunately this seems to be a very big problem among Native American peoples as well as Hispanics.

Increase risk of cardiovascular disease – this is related to the fact that when a human body gets too large for the

heart to furnish adequate blood to vital organs things begin to die. Eventually the organism itself dies (mortality).

Hypertension – This may be lumped under cardiovascular disease but is usually more prevalent early on than

heart disease. Again, when considering the human body as a system of connected processes hypertension, or high

blood pressure can eventually lead to cardiovascular disease, a global process.

Cancer – there are certain forms of cancer that are more prevalent in persons who are overweight or obese.

Osteoarthritis – or simply put, joint disease. Clearly this is a function of something we all know and love, gravity.

A large person is going to put more strain on low back, hips, knees, and ankles simply due to sheer body mass

being pulled down by gravity. Once joints begin to deteriorate function is lost and pain begins to set in. When pain

sets in, people do not want to move, at least I don’t! When you don’t move more things begin to break down faster.

As Grandma used to say – “When you rest, you rust.” This process begins a downward spiral toward a point of no

return.

An unfortunate thing to note here is that people who are overweight tend to have offspring who are overweight. The

statistics on obesity among children are staggering. Simply put - it has reached epidemic proportions. I could get into

all sorts of political, economic and cultural debates about this whole subject but that is not my purpose. My purpose is

simply to raise your awareness. Being obese or even moderately overweight puts you at risk for a number of, simply put,

bad things. Like many other things in life, you don’t get to pick what thing is going to kill you before your time, to put it

bluntly. However, dying of any disease process brought on by being overweight is a true tragedy.

“So what are you going to do about it Doc?” Well I’ll tell you what I’m going to do. First off I am going to inform you,

which I have just done and will continue to do. I will also fuss at you each time you come in to see me and you are gaining

weight and you continue to smoke (another subject altogether) and your blood pressure is out of control, and your blood

sugar is out of control.

So, how do I know you are going to come in to see me? Simply because most overweight people know they are overweight.

They are going to come in because they can no longer tolerate feeling bad and they are going to ask –“Hey, doc, can you

give me a pill to make me lose weight.” The quick answer, which will be revisited in another article, is that no pill is going

to make you do anything.

The other thing I’m going to do is this. You and I are going to agree first off that you are going to heed my advice

and agree to work with me. A doctor-patient relationship is a two way street which we walk together. You also need to

understand that my job is not to keep anyone alive. I have not been given, nor do I want that power. My job is to keep you

from dying before your time. I do that by giving you benefit of all my expertise.

My purpose today is simply to give you something to chew on until we get down to talking about what you can do for

yourself to lose weight and regain some semblance of health. In doing so, I feel a sense of urgency. The older we get, the

less likely it is that effects of certain disease processes can be reversed.

With that in mind, let’s continue our discussion next time. We have work to do folks!

I am Bruce Stafford, DO and I am your provider at the Little Axe Health Center.

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15702 East State Highway 9

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Phone: (405) 447-0477

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Regular hours of operation:

 Monday through Friday

 Saturday & Sunday

15702 East State Highway 9

Norman, Oklahoma 73026

Phone: (405) 447-0477

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Regular hours of operation:

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

Shawnee Tribal Health.

 Monday through Friday



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5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE DEPARTMENT

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Child Protective Services accepts, investigates, and records

all reports of alleged abuse and neglect of Absentee Shawnee children and provides protection to

Indian children on Trust land. Child Protective Services also works with the Department of

Human Services to investigate the abuse or mistreatment of Absentee Shawnee children residing

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AFTER HOUR PHARMACY

NOTIFICATION

The Walgreens located at 100 12th

Avenue NE in Norman, OK is no

longer contracted with the AST

Health System to pay for after

hour emergency prescriptions due

to losing its 24-hour service status.

Tribal members may now take

prescriptions to:

Walgreens

615 W. Main St

Norman, OK

(405) 573-5019

AST PHARMACY

When requesting refills, please provide 24 hour notice until pick-up. The

most efficient method is to have your refill numbers ready when you call

the Pharmacy, and use our automated system.

Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed.

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

medications are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and

provide us with your current cell phone number.

Please inform us of changes in address, phone number, insurance

and other contact information (changes at registration do not flow to

pharmacy).

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

stop by and speak with one of our Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist

you with your pharmaceutical needs!

Hours of Operation:

Little Axe: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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

Phone-(405)292-9530

Shawnee: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Phone-(405)878-5859

We are open through the lunch hour!!

**BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED WITH THE CLINICS

THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OF EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES. **

Thank You,

AST Pharmacy Staff

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

MAMMOGRAPHY OFFERED AT LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER

The AST Health System is proud to announce that it is now offering mammography services at the Little Axe Health Center and is

currently taking appointments. The opening of this new service yet marks another milestone in the health system’s ongoing mission

to continually improve and expand the health services offered for the Absentee Shawnee and all the AI/ANs we serve.

Patients do not need a physician’s order for a screening mammogram; you are able to call and set up an appointment at your

earliest convenience. You can also expect to receive results within 7-10 days, unless the Radiologist sees something, then the

department will call you within 3 days. If you are having any symptoms like pain, swelling, lumps, etc., you will need to be seen first

by your physician, before the mammogram. This is in order to receive a physician order for a diagnostic mammogram.

In preparation for the mammogram appointment, we please ask the patient to not wear the following:

__ deodorant,

__ powder, or

__ lotion

Afterwards, there will be deodorant available in the changing room for you to use after the exam.

Mammography is located within the Radiology Department at the Little Axe Health Center and the staff mammographer is Ms.

Lindsey Wallace. You can schedule an appointment with her by calling (405)701-7610 or (405)701-7620.

Ms. Wallace grew up in small town Perry, Oklahoma. She relocated to Oklahoma City for a while but has recently moved to the

Newalla area with her family. Ms. Wallace has been doing x-ray, computed tomography (CT) and mammography for a combined of 21

years where she is also registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Ms. Wallace recently joined the AST

Health System and has been the coordinator in getting this service up to operational standards. We are fortunate to have her on board.

Mammogram Facts

__ Mammograms are images of the breast tissue produced on X-ray film.

__ Mammograms are the most efficient screening method to detect early breast cancer.

__ Monthly breast self-examination and regular doctor's examinations are combined with mammography for optimal breast

cancer screening.

__ An abnormal mammogram does not necessarily mean that a cancer is present other tests may be performed for further

clarification of an abnormal mammogram.

__ A normal mammogram does not exclude the presence of cancer

The AST Health System is proud to announce that it has expanded outpatient physical therapy services to the Shawnee Clinic. This

is all in effort to effectively serve our Absentee Shawnees and AI/AN patients within the Shawnee and surrounding areas. We will begin

scheduling appointments/seeing patients on Monday, August 3, 2015.

The physical therapy department hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The department’s equipment includes:

an elliptical runner, Nu-step, recumbent bike, Total Gym, treadmill, cable pulley system, dumbbells, leg weights, thera-bands, and an arm

bike. There are several treatment tables and a private treatment room.

Services provided in the physical therapy department at both the Little Axe and Shawnee locations include: rehabilitation for orthopedic

injuries, stroke rehabilitation, spinal dysfunction, neurological disease, post-surgical rehabilitation, sports injuries, spinal cord injuries,

chronic pain, motor-vehicle accidents, and vestibular balance and dysfunction. Ultrasound, neuromuscular stimulation, manual therapy

techniques and therapeutic exercise/activities are some of the treatments provided. Each patient seen in physical therapy receives an

individualized home exercise program.

The Shawnee Clinic Physical Therapist is Ms. Kristin Wahpepah. Ms. Wahpepah is originally from the Shawnee area. She is a member

of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; however, she is an Absentee Shawnee descendent. Ms. Wahpepah enjoys spending time with her

family, especially her niece and nephew. She graduated from Dale High School, where she was involved in many different activities

including basketball and softball. She then went on to attend Oklahoma State University where she received her Bachelor of Science

in Journalism & Broadcasting: Sports Media and Public Relations. During that time, she was also completing pre-requisite courses to

further her education. She went on to attend Langston University School of Physical Therapy where she spent the next 3 years studying

physical therapy. In May, 2013, she graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. After graduation, she began her career with

the Chickasaw Nation in Ardmore, Oklahoma. When Ms. Wahpehah learned of a physical therapy opportunity at the Shawnee Clinic, she

jumped at the chance to move back home and begin working with the AST Health System.

Welcome Kristin!

On Saturday, July 11th, 2015, the AST Diabetes and Wellness Program hosted the Junior Olympics

at the

Resource Center

in Little Axe. Registered youth participated in a variety of Olympic

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stylethe

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and the 50 yard dash. The Diabetes and Wellness

encourage fun and promote physical activity. Events

Program

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all of the parents and volunteers who

came out to support the children

jump, softball throw,

free throw shooting, and the 50 yard dash.

The Diabetes and Wellness Program

during

their activities.

would like to thank all of the parents and volunteers who came out to support the children during

Thank

you!

their

activities.

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

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

ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy

The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide

emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and

throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by

offering educational information and referrals.

Transitional Housing

The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual

Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a

new life.

Shawnee Clinic

Court Advocacy

Absentee

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survivors with Shawnee

domestic violence Tribal

court relatedHealth

costs (when System

funding is available) and

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

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shelter Placement

Assistance

Shawnee

OK, 74801

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

405-878-5850

Oklahoma in order to help victims

obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for

Little Axe Health Center

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

15951 Little Axe Drive

Norman OK, 70326

405-447-0300

the victim and children may also be available.

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 INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES

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.

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

LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK.

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.

WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM

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

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

Emergency Management: June-July 2015 Report

A. Tribal storm shelter program.

As of June 30, there have been 57 shelters completed for tribal members. The wet weather has slowed down

progress for the past couple of months. Once the shelters have been completed, the homeowner will need to

to take this important step. If you need help finding your local fire department contact the Emergency Manager

at 405-740-1562.

B. Red Cross

We had a disaster declaration resulting from the May/June heavy rain and flooding. The Red Cross from

Pottawatomi County was able to help tribal members with food, water, and temporary housing.

These and other activities are a part of the Implementation Plan developed as a part of our MOU with Red

Cross. The weather radios were a part of the implementation plan to serve our tribal communities. Training

opportunities will also be available through the MOU.

C. Community Outreach.

Intertribal Emergency Management Coalition (ITEMC) - The ITEMC Annual Summit was held June 9-11 at the

CPN Arena building. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Emergency Management was able to support this event by

providing the bags for the participants and items for the bags. The Summit had speakers from National Weather

Service, FEMA Region VI, American Relay Radio League (ham radio operators organization), USGS-Earthquake

Presentation, Department of Environmental Quality, Save the Children, OK Department of Homeland Security,

OK County Department of Health-Ebola Presentation, Therapy Dogs International, and the Southern Baptist

Disaster Relief services.The next ITEMC meeting will be in August hosted by Muskogee Creek Nation in Okmulgee,

OK. FEMA Tribal Liaison will give a presentation on training available for tribal emergency management.

Pottawatomie County Emergency Management – Participation in the “Whole Community” meeting as a partner

by invitation of Don Lynch, Emergency Manager to Absentee Shawnee Tribe and Citizen Potawatomi Tribe.

Several meetings are scheduled for input on updating of Pottawatomie County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.

D. Disaster Declaration/FEMA/OK State Emergency Management

FEMA declaration for the May 3-June 4 rain/flooding event allowed the Tribe to apply for reimbursement for

damages incurred. The FEMA/OK EM held the applicant briefing and kickoff meetings to begin process for

tribes and counties to apply for reimbursement.

The tribe had flood damage to buildings on the complex and the AST Housing Authority had 5 homes in Burning

Wood Addition were damaged by flood. The tribe has applied for Public Assistance to receive assistance from

FEMA. We also had two tribal member homes that were damaged by flood that have applied for individual

assistance.

E. Training/Meetings/Events.

__FEMA Applicant Briefing, Disaster OK-DR-4222, June 15

__FEMA Kickoff Meeting, Disaster OK-DR-4222, June 29

__Pottawatomie County Emergency Management, Hazard Mitigation Update Meeting, June 30

__AST Tribal Pow-Wow July 3-4 – EM/PD Security and EM Services (worked with LA Tribal Clinic to

have cooling station at Plus Care Clinic)

__FEMA Region VI - 4th Annual Preparedness Workshop/Regional Interagency Steering Committee

Meeting, Rose State College, July 14-16

__Little Axe Health Fair, July 31, Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Team Attending

TECHNOLOGY: Cyber Security

by Joshua Gibson, MIS - IT Analyst

Have you ever received a random phone call and

when you answered there was a pause for 2-3 secs

and a message recording started? Well you’ve been

randomly selected possibly by a robodialer! We’ll

get into details about that term soon. Phone fraud

is a rising attack method that spans to international

borders, enterprises, and industries. Nearly 1 out

of 2,200 calls are fraud, which has increased 30%

since 2013. This phone channel assailants use multipronged attacks, targeting consumers, retailers,

and financial institutions simultaneously. The most

efficient techniques these attackers use are robodialers point of origin is harder to trace back and

they can work targeting simultaneous consumers.

1 in 6 phone numbers calling is a robodialer. 2.5

percent of U.S. phones receive at least 1 robocall

every week. 86.2 million calls per month in the U.S.

are phone scams.

VoIP has played a factor for increases on

fraud calls. Voice over IP (VoIP) has minimized or eliminated cost of phone calls, domestic and international. There has been

recent evidence to suggest VoIP service is

easier to steal than other kinds of telephony

services as well. Attackers use VoIP lines for

53 percent of their calls, compared to 7.8 of

the general public. VoIP is only as reliable as

the underlying network security, if the existing network has security vulnerbiiites

exploits can occur.

Figure 1.2

Mobile phones are beginning to see this trend as

the increase is climbing provided by the data below

from 2011 to current. Consumer phone scams rely

heavy on attacks casting on a wide net in scale

wise. Phone fraud attacks seek the uninformed

or vulnerable (e.g., the elderly, recent immigrants,

young college students, etc.) One of the most

common ways to exploit is by robocalling services.

Attackers use tactics by messaging the consumer such as promising prizes, trips, free money, or

other goods and services to get the consumer to

interact. The more reported tactics are threatening

messages, tellings consumers they’re behind on

taxes, missed jury duty, or

arrest warrants.

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CONCLUSION

The best safe-guard you have is to simply hang up when a recorded message is

being played, don’t disclose any personal information. If you press any button,

most likely it will lead to more robodialers. Most mobile phones like the iPhone

can block calls from within the phone settings under Settings>Phone>Blocked.

Android’s can be found >call settings>my device>blocking mode.You can check

to see if your phone provider or internet company has services to screen and

block robodialers as well.

You can report any experience you’ve had to

https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov or by calling

1-888–383-1222.

Vocational Rehabilitation Transitional Services

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

History:

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

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

to work or achieving a post-secondary education.

Services we can provide:

We assist with testing fees (ACT, SAT), provide work clothing for new jobs, tuition assistance, assistive devices such

as hearing aids, walkers, wheelchairs, eye glasses, along with physical and mental evaluations.

Qualifications:

You must be a member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school and must reside in on of the

Iowa Tribe VR services area counties. You must also provide documentation from your doctor or physician noting

your disability.

COUNTIES served by ITOVR

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Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

Vocational Rehabilitation

P.O. Box 728

Perkins, OK 74059

Phone: 405-547-2402 ext 168

Toll free: 1-888-336-4692

Fax: 405-547-1090

E-mail: Christa Tsotaddle, Transitional Counselor

ctsotaddle@iowanation.org

1/23/2015 CT

Find us on the Web: www.bahkhoje.com

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

I N ORDER T O R E C E I V E P A Y M E N T, A L L T HE A B O V E

M U ST B E M E T A N D T U R N E D I N T O T HE S T A T E .

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.

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,

and Native American culture and all

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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

these children have positive connections to their culture which in helps

nurture a positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being

willing to do this, you can be a valuable part of the healing journey that

will help strengthen this next generation of Absentee Shawnee children;

in turn, helping those children become the parents that their children

will need them to be. Our children are our future, what will we have

our future be? Will you, as Absentee Shawnee member, do your part if

you are able? If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please

contact Juliann Wilson ICW/CPS/FOSTER CARE at 275-4030, ext. 133.

<<<NOTICE>>>

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

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

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

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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

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

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

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

UPDATED: APRIL 8, 2015

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

(Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand)

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

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

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

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

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

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

MIS

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

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

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

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

(Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla)

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

Heather Napier .................................... 6264 .................................................................................. 6238 Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633

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