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Inside This Issue

Volume 27 No. 46

2 - 3 Executive Committee Reports

4 Title VI Menu & News

5 Larry Buckley Obituary

6 Tax Collections

7 Talking Leaves Job Corps

11 Big Jim Youth Awards Application

27 Colorectal Cancer Screening

28 Election Commission

30 - 33 Campaign Letters

34 AST Fitness Calendar

37 Easter Egg Run

39 Foster Care

14 - 15 March Birthdays

16 AST Health System Update

20 - 22 Mosquito Bites Prevention

23 AST Health Authority

24 Healthy & Savory Substitutions

25 Emergency Management

March 2016

The White Turkey Band Of Shawnees

Thanks The Candidates For Office For Coming Out To The Political Forum.

Twila Parker for Treasurer - Scott Miller for Treasurer - Ken Blanchard for Lt. Governor

Kathy Deere for Treasurer - Sherman Tiger for Representative

GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING

April 9th 2016 - 10:00 A.M.

at the Thunderbird Entertainment Center, Norman, Ok

*Please note: Only breakfast will be served. From 8:30-9:45

Executive Committee

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!

Global warming has definitely had an impact

here in Shawnee. We are having a range of daily

temperatures from 32 to 70. In days gone by we

would still be having icy temperatures with even

some snow fall. It doesn’t look like that will be

happening, here, this year. This weekend I noticed

a number of my neighbors out clearing their flower

beds in preparation for the upcoming Spring.

Although, I don’t seem to have the time to commit

to landscaping I certainly do appreciate the beauty

of flowers and landscapes and those who work so

hard in bringing such beauty to Shawnee. In order

to make change within the Shawnee community

I will need to be in a position to do that. I have

been asked to sit on the Shawnee Beautification

Committee and have decided to accept that

opportunity. I hope that by serving on this

Committee that I may take a larger role in what

we see done within the Shawnee area. And as I

have said so often the Maintenance department

needs to have a vision for our tribe that includes

the hiring of a Master Landscaper to work on and

around our community buildings and our Shawnee

tribal complex grounds. This vision should further

include at creating a facility master plan that

dedicates funds to our buildings and establishes

building priorities. This facility master plan

should be placed before the Executive Committee

so that we might all share in that futuristic effort

so that we can ensure the longevity of what we

as a self-governed Nation has worked so hard to

achieve – sustainability, self-sufficiency and selfdetermination.

This past month(s) I participated in the

following meetings:

Meeting

• 26th (Continued) 11:30 AM/ 1:00 PM Luncheon

at the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion – Tribal

Leaders only Luncheon

• 26th (Continued) Retirement Reception for

Candy Klump at VA Hospital in OKC, OK

• 29th CTSA Special Board Meeting

FEBRUARY 2016

• 1st Oklahoma State of State Address Governor

Fallin at OKC State Capitol 2ND Met with

Ada Melton of American Indian Development

Associates on the National Baseline Study, US

Department of Justice, National Institute of

Justice

• 3rd AM Informal Meeting Executive Committee

• 4th 10:00 AM ASTHA, Inc. and Li Si Wi Nwi,

Inc. Shareholders Meeting 2:00 PM BANK

MEETING

• 10th 10:00 AM Executive Committee Informal

Meeting

• 11th 10:00 AM Bank Meeting with Board

Members

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

$6,629.54

$100,000.00

$20,005.91

$2,266.67

$10,173.81

$7,107.73

$0.00

$6,629.54

$100,000.00

$20,005.91

$2,266.67

$10,173.81

$7,107.73

TOTAL TAXES

$146,183.66

$0.00

$146,183.66

Miscellaneous

$223.45

$0.00

$223.45

$146,407.11

$0.00

$146,407.11

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

NOTE:

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

YEAR-TO-DATE

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

TOTAL

% OF TAXES

COLLECTED

4.53%

68.30%

13.66%

1.55%

6.95%

4.85%

$146,183.66

0.15%

100% $146,407.11

Personal Banking:

AllNations Bank offers a wide range of products and

services to meet today’s consumer demand including our AllNations Bank

Free Checking Account; Savings Account; Certificate of Deposit Accounts;

Individual Retirement Accounts; Money Market; Now Accounts & Consumer

Loans including Auto, Boat and more. AllNations Offers Free ATM/Debit Card

with each personal account that can be used at our Shawnee OK Drive Up

ATM. In addition, we offer a wide selection of Safe Deposit Boxes for rent at

competitive prices.

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

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Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Amber Alexander 405-273-0202;

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Individual

Business Banking:

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

In addition to our Commercial Checking account, AllNations Bank offers a wide range of products and services to

e ATM/Debit Card with each personal account that can be used at our Shawnee OK

meet today’s business needs including all types of Commercial and Small Business Loans; Merchant Services; Night

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Drop &

More.

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

114 E Main, Calumet, OK

Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Amber Alexander 405-273-0202;

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

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK

Banking

Hours:

2023 S. Gordon

Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801

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Talking Leaves

Job Corps

Success Story

TALKING LEAVES JOB CORPS

A NATIVE EMPHASIS CENTER

Career Training at No Cost To Qualified Applicants!

If you are...



16-24 years

old



Need Career

Training/High

School Diploma/GED

(Except for Major Holi

days)

Meet income

guidelines

Talking Leaves Job

Corps Center

5700 Bald Hill Rd

Tahlequah, OK

74465

No pending

legal matters

Name:

Shayla Taylor

Center:

Talking Leaves Job Corps Center

Career Area:

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Dates in Job Corps: Graduated in October 2015

Place of Employment:

Tahlequah Medical Group

Tours Every Thursday at 9:45 a.m.

Position:

Medical Assistant

Shortly after enrolling, Shayla Taylor quickly

realized Talking Leaves Job Corps was the first step

in launching her career. Now, she has completed

her training as a certified clinical medical assistant

and is continuing on her journey to become a registered nurse.

A graduate of the Talking Leaves Job Corps Center, in Tahlequah, Okla., Shayla credits the program

for giving her the employability skills and hands-on

training to begin achieving her career goals. As a

student, she completed work-based learning at the

Tahlequah Medical Group, and was then hired as a

medical assistant. She plans to continue her education through advanced training at a local technology

center and then at Connors State College for its

R.N. program.

“The Talking Leaves Job Corps Center prepared

me for my field,” she said. “My favorite thing about

Job Corps is the education it gave me so I could enroll

in advanced training.”

While at Job Corps, Shayla was active in many

organizations, leading the Native Voices club as

president and serving as secretary of Student

Government Association. Before Job Corps, Shayla

was homeless, sleeping in her car and working in a

dead-end job.

“Job Corps gave me a chance to build a

foundation so I could build myself back up,” Shayla

said. “I have a career now. Talking Leaves Job

Corps Center gave me a helping hand when I needed

it the most.”

Talking Leaves Job Corps is a native emphasis

center, targeting qualified youth between the

ages of 16-24 years of age that desire vocational

training that can lead to a career. Students can

also receive a GED or High School diploma. The

center provides transportation back along I-40 as

far as Oklahoma City each weekend. If you would

like more information on how to qualify, call (405)

424-1927 and speak with an Admissions Counselor.



... Job Corps could be for you!

(Bus travels to OKC each weekend )

For more information

Call 405.424.1927

Ashley Perkins

Placement Advisor

Office: 405-810-4090

Career Technical Training

Cell: 918-506-7602

perkins.ashley@jobcorps.org

 Clinical Medical Assistant  Facilities Maintenance

 Culinary Arts

 Office Administration

 Electrical

 Nurse Assistant/Home

Health Aide

Placement assistance for

Military, Advance Training, College, or Employment in Your Career

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE LANGUAGE CLASS

FREE SHAWNEE LANGUAGE CLASS FOR NATIVE YOUTH

 Limited to the first 20 youth participants

 Must be 10—18yrs. Must have a CDIB card.

 Transportation may be provided after school from Little Axe Schools

 Orientation starts February 10th and classes start February 17th and run through the spring;

classes will be held one day a week after school hours at the AST Little Axe Health Center.



The Absentee Shawnee Diabetes and Wellness

Program will be sponsoring a youth soccer

camp at the Little Axe High School. All Little

Axe community youth are invited to

participate. Registration is limited so please

contact the Diabetes and Wellness Fitness

Program at 405-364-7298 and pre-register

EARLY!

Classes will be taught by AST Tribal Elders.

We find it to be very important to bring culture into prevention. This class is sponsored by the

MYDNA SPF-TIG program & Diabetes and Wellness.

For more information or to get a registration form please contact Kasey Dean at 405-701-7993 or

Howard Brown at 405-701-7115.

Participant name: __________________________ DOB: _________________

Parent/Guardian name: _______________________ Phone: ________________

Learn basic soccer skills

Have fun being physically

active!

Name:_______________________________________

I, ______________, grant my child, _______________, permission to participate in the Absentee

Shawnee Language Class. In Consideration of the acceptance of this entry I waive all claims for

myself, my child and my heirs against the sponsors, cooperating and coordinating groups and any

individuals associated with the event and will hold them harmless for any and all injuries which

may result from my participation. I hereby give my permission to the media to use my name and

photograph in the AST newsletter without limitation or obligation.

All LA Elementary and

Middle School Community

youth are welcome!

No experience required!

Phone:______________ Male:__ Female:___ Age:___

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

sponsors, cooperating and coordinating groups and any individuals associated with this event and will hold them

harmless for any and all injuries which may result from my participation. I hereby give my permission to the media

to use my name and photograph in the AST newsletter without limitation or obligation. I certify that I am physically

fit for this event and understand the risks involved by participating in this event.

______________________________________________

_________________________

Signature

Date

_________________________________

___________________

_________________________________

Signature

___________________

Date

Oklahoma SPF-TIG project is funded by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Services Administration)

Little Axe

Come join us at the AST Resource

Center!!!

Free Tutoring in all subjects!

Games and activities!

Delinquency Prevention!

Healthy Lifestyles!

And Much More!

Open to All Middle School and High School Students

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

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

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

responsible for picking students up by 6:00pm.

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

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

For more information and sign up please contact

Blake Goodman at (405) 364-7569

Free Music Lessons for Kids

Contact Phil Bradley

405-585-8801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Oklahoma

After School Program - Shawnee

2025 S. Gordon Cooper

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The AST After School

Program

(ASP)

- Shawnee has opened

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

are in Kindergarten up to 12 years of age. We will be able

to pick2015

up from Shawnee or Tecumseh schools only. The cost

September

is $25 per child per week. This fee will be able to help with

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or (405) 878-0633.

Congratulations Abbe!!!!

Family of Faith Christian School

8th Grade Girls Basketball Team

OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!

Abbe Owings - 8Th Grade

Basketball Champ

AST Tribal Member Abbe Owings, An 8th grad

♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings

of Faith Christian School. On February 13th ,2016

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ball team took state at the OCSSA

2A class state championship

Congratulations Abbe!!!!

PROUD MOMMA-‐Dos Owings

Honoring Our Past

With Promise for

Our Future

LIFE is Beautiful

Living Meth Free

AST Education Department: Big Jim Youth Awards

We will begin taking applications for the 2015-16 Big Jim Youth Awards on January 1, 2016. High school seniors of both

genders within the 50 United States are eligible to apply for these awards for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications will be

accepted from January 1 to March 31, 2016 by US mail or email, official transcripts must be mailed. The official application form

will be available in January 2016 at www.astribe.com under the Education Department.

The $1,000.00 award is in the form of a scholarship to the college or university where the award recipient will attend for the

fall 2016 semester. The scholarship must be used for the fall 2016 semester.

We will begin accepting applications for the following awards:

•

Big Jim Academic

Achievement Award (Male and Female)

Big Jim Athlete of the Year

•

(Male and Female)

Individuals are encouraged to

nominate deserving high school seniors.

You may nominate yourself. Please refer

to the application for required documents.

Eligible nominations will be judged by a

panel of (non-AST) experts assembled

specifically for this purpose. The intent

is to bring together an unbiased group

of experts to evaluate the applicants in

an impartial and unbiased environment.

Their decisions are final with respect to

all matters concerning these awards.

Applications accepted:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Education Department

We encourage ALL Absentee Shawnee

High School Seniors to apply.

Award recipients will be recognized

as the 2015-2016 Big Jim Academic

Achievement Award winner or the Big

Jim Athlete of the Year. In addition to

this recognition the award recipients

will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship to

be used towards their education and the

advancement of their career.

(405) 275-4030

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education

Department c/o Tresha Spoon

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 275-4030 Ext. 6242

youthaward@astribe.com

May 2016

Toll free (800) 256-3341 Fax (405) 273-7938

youthaward@astribe.com

□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male)

□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Female)

□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male)

STUDENT INFORMATION

Name: ___________________________________________________

(LAST)

(FIRST)

(MI)

Enrollment #:

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: (

(CITY)

)

Cell Phone: (

(STATE)

(ZIP)

)

Email:

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

High School Name:

City:

State:

Guidance Counselor:

Phone #:

Sport:

Position:

Coach:

Phone #:

(FIRST)

Questions on these awards program

should be addressed to:

Finalists announced:

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

(STREET)

AWARDS WILL BE

ANNOUNCED IN MAY 2016

Jan. 1st –March 31st

(LAST)

All Absentee Shawnee High School Seniors are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Documents to be included with application:

□ Official High School Transcript

□ Letter of Recommendation (Educator/Coach)

□ Tribal Enrollment Card (copy)

□ Resume of Accomplishments and Activities

□ 500-word Essay: How do you feel your accomplishments (knowledge/training) will influence your future?

□ Video (optional): no more than 10 minutes in length

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:

a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

b. Income

c. Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

d. 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

The AST Housing Authority

is seeking sealed bids for the Development and Construction of 12

Single Family Units to be located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Indian

Preference will be given according to NAHASDA regulations and

24 CFR 1000.52; but Sealed Bids will be open to all vendors.

Sealed Bids will be available on or after January 25, 2016

and will be due back in our office at 107 N Kimberly, Shawnee by

February 26, 2016 at 3:00 pm. Late submissions

will not be considered unless an insufficient number of proposals

are received. The cost of each packet obtained will be a $300.00

refundable deposit which must be paid by check, money order,

or credit card.

If you are interested in submitting a sealed bid for this project,

please contact Amanda Ramirez, Development Coordinator, at

AST COURT - UPDATE

In the matter of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe vs. Lt.

Governor Isaac Gibson, Jr. case No. CRM-201577 and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe vs. Jeffrey

Gibson, case No. CRM-2015-76 the last court

proceedings were held on January 27th, 2016. A

motion to dismiss the above cases was filed by the

Respondents council, Attorney Gary Pitchlynn.

The motion to dismiss was denied.

(405) 273-1050

Monday through Friday

8:00 am to 4:30 pm

The next court proceedings will be April 12th,

2016 at 1:30 pm at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal

Court.

Grass Mowing/Garden Tilling

Grass Mowing/Garden

Application Tilling

Application

The following are the requirements for this program:

!. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member

2. Must be 65 years or older

3. Handicap/Disabled

4. Must provided proof of residency

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

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will only mow, weed eat and till

applicant’s property. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks. Maintenance department

will not trim tress or shrubs. No Rental Property will be mowed.

If you have any questions please called Reta Harjo at (405) 275-‐4030 ext 6249 or Mary Billy at

ext 6267

Name:________________________________

Address:_____________________________

City:_______________ State:______ Zip Code:___________

CDIB:_____________ DOB:________________

Home Phone:___________________ Cell Phone:_______________________

Directions to home:__________________________________________________

The Absentee Shawnee Maintenance Department

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801

(405) 275-‐4030

MArch 2016 Birthdays

Alexander, Jason Thomas

Alexander, Sherri Ann

Alford, Grace Guadalupe

Alford, Michael Jason

Alford, Terry Wayne

Allen, Vanessa Olivia

Anania, Salvatore Westbrook

Anderson, Steven Brian

Annis, Loraine Pearl

Applegate, Richard Allen

Araujo, Bearen Demetrio

Arms, Bruce Edwin

Arms, Drake Jagger

Augustine, Dezmond Solomon

Barnes, Bralynn Kierra

Barnhill, Rachel Renee

Beaver Jr., Rodney Gene

Bender, Liyahna Kyne

Bernard, Carol Jean (Mohawk)

Bettelyoun, Isaac Phillip

Bettelyoun, Taylin Hope

Bittle, Mona Jene

Blalock, Aaron Wayne

Blalock, Robert Edward

Blanchard II, Larry Dean

Blanchard, Brayden Nicole

Blanchard, Izabel Marie

Blanchard, Joe Henry

Blanchard, Russell Duane

Blanchard, Solomon Grant

Bowden, Rosada Lynn

Bradley, David John

Brady, Dallas Dustin

Brannon, Tkeyah Monique

Brinson, Alexander Armando

Brokeshoulder, Ashley M.

Brooks, Amy Louise

Brophy, Eulue Lee Eleyce

Brown, Monica Francesca

Brown, Railynn Taylor

Bryce, Jerry Dale

Buckheart, Elysa Victoria

Buckheart, Phillip Cruz

Bullock, Dynna Ann

Burgess, Pearl Tyner

Burk, Harley Lynn

Cahwee, Yvonne Katherine

Carter, Taylor Wade

Casteel, Rhaeanna Corinne

Caudillo, Herman Russell James

Caudillo, James Adam

Clark, Carol Dawn

Coddington, Koryne Shazity

Coddington, Michele Cholena

Cole, Carolyn Mary

Cook, Jonathon David

Cook, Makylea Mae

Coon, Justin Bo

Coon, Waylon Henry-Goliath

Cordova, Cecelia Velma Brady

Coriz, Clinton Eric

Coyle, Shannon Christine

Cravens III, John Monroe

Creek, Felix Albert

Cruz, Gregorie Thomas

Cuellar Jr., Leno

Davis, Shawn E.

Day, Linda G.

Day, Rosanna Jolena

Deer, Christopher Jerome

Deer, Makiyah Kaylind Anora

Denson, Hilda Mae

Eckiwardy, Alano Ezekiel

Edgin, Laura Marie

Ellis, Andrew

Ellis, Bert

Ellis, Leann Dee

Ellis, Mark Russell

Ellis, Renee June

Elsloo, Kasia Lee

England, Adam Joe

Fenner, Alannah Benae

Ferree, Sierra N

Fife, Zachariah Everett

Fontenot, Teddy Lynn

Foreman, Henry Jake

Foreman, La Donna Rochelle

Foreman, Merrilee

Foster, Gabriel Lee

Frazier, Andee Danielle

Freeman, Retha Ann

French, Jeffrey Martin

French, Mary Ann

Fuller, Rhealee Grace

Garretson, Stephanie Rae

Garretson, Tanisha Marie

Gibson, Charles Arthur

Gibson, Dylan Scott

Gibson, Isaac Dean

Gibson, Jaylan Chaunce

Gibson, Johnathan Caine

Gibson, Joshua Lee

Gibson, Phillip Craig

Gibson, Toney Ellise

Grass, Ayson

Grass, Gavin John

Grass, Matthew Scyrus

Gravel, Robin Renee

Graves, Casey James

Greenfield, Tawana Elane

Grover, Michelle Renee`

Hall, Elizabeth Lynn

Hall, Kayla Collette

Harjo, Jacob Lee

Harjo, Jimmie Dean

Harjo, Sammy Harjo, Shirley Ann

Harjo, Zerek Bishop

Harp, Emily Sue

Haskins, Michael Truett

Herrera Jr., Rudy

Herrera, Richard John

Hilderbrand, Derek Mitchell

Hood, Richard Foster

Hood, Ross Damon

Hooper, Michael Shayne

Hubble-Kirschner, Skylur Nacole

Hunt, Lyndon Brandon

Ibarra, Rosalee Brianna Lizzet

Irvin, Catherine Ann

Isaac-Robbins, Shirley Jean

Isaacs, Leann Vachon

Jim, Tia Marissa

Johndrow-Boston, Mark Joseph

Johnson Jr., Hubert Dana

Johnson Jr., Walter Mack

Johnson Sr., Walter Mack

Johnson, Alexis Lynn

Johnson, John Daniel

Johnson, John Pershing

Johnson, Leam Edwin

Johnson, Pamela

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Molina, Terry Randall

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Moore, Joseph Dakota

Moore, Patricia Naomi

Morgan, Katie Lynne

Morton Jr., Jeremiah James

Morton, Hannah Raine

Nakamoto, Lisa Marie

Nelson, Linda June

Nuckolls, Larry Wayne

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Ongaco, Ariana D. Wilson

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Pickering, Gertrude B. Spybuck

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Powell, Alicia Kaye

Powell, Terry Shane

Price, Judith Ann

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AST Health System - March 2016

Our specialty clinic is now fully operational

and staffed! Dr. Art Conley will be starting

in March, replacing Dr. Wheeler. In addition

to the Orthopedic services, Dr. Conley and

his practice will also provide Spine and Pain

Management Services once his orthopedic

patients are set up. We are very excited to

have Dr. Conley on staff, rounding out our

specialty care clinic platform of services and

integrated population-focused healthcare.

We are very thankful and appreciative of

the Executive Committee for their support

with some great new projects for the health

system including a drive through pharmacy

and a storm shelter facility that will act as a

dual-purpose community building, expanding

office space at the Shawnee Clinic. The new

Optometry Clinic expansion at Little Axe

will open up triple the space for patient

appointments that drastically increase patient

access and care to the optometry services,

including significantly expanded retail frames

for our patients. Accreditation of our health

system is pending, with the final stage being

set in mid-April with the on-site survey by the

AAAHC Team.

With the help of input of our tribal members,

elders, and patients we’ve completed the 2015

community needs assessment analysis. We

are using the results to assist with the final

actions of the strategic plan for healthcare.

This is intended to execute with the direction

and desires of the tribe being built into the

plan to resource against. The health boards

continue to increase access, quality of care,

and services to all our patients. The health

boards are made up of five active members,

two of whom are AST Tribal members, two

others being significant Native American

leaders in their own tribes, and one medical

doctor. The AST Board Members comprise

40% of the board’s being represented by AST

Tribal Membership; of this 40% presence,

they are 100% in charge of the health boards

as Chairman and Vice Chairman of both

boards, levying 100% of board leadership in

AST Tribal Members.

The Zika Virus has seen a lot of attention in

the media and we have posted several pieces of

important information in this month’s edition

of the tribal newspaper. Please read and

familiarize yourself with this information to

protect you and your family. The normal Flu

season is still upon us and we are encouraging

everyone again to continue to follow your good

hygiene measures as well as encouraging the

same for your family. Once again, our teams of

excellent employees stand up, and stand out,

for our health system! I’m very proud of our

outstanding star performers again this month,

and thank them all for their contributions

to our patients, their fellow employees, and

the tribe! Employee of the month for health

was Mrs. Rhonda Kaseca, Shawnee Clinic;

Team of the Month: Optometry Team;

Special Leadership Award: Shawnee Clinic

Laboratory. The health employees continue

to do great things for our patients and for

each other, taking care of our internal and

external customers/patients. They all make a

difference for our health system and for the

health and wellness of all of our patients!

Additional health related information:

• PlusCare Clinic has the ability to treat

non-life threatening illnesses and injuries

on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed).

This service is extended to existing AST

tribal members and other IHS eligible Native

Americans who are the ages of 2 years and

up. If you are a new (AI/AN) patient to our

health system and are in need of our PlusCare

services, please bring with you, your CDIB

card, a second form of identification and health

insurance card(s), if available. The location is

15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK

(former Little Axe Clinic-near Thunderbird

Casino/Norman). The phone number is (405)

447-0477. Hours of operation are M-F 9 AM

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

and holidays are 9 AM to 5 PM (excluding

Thanksgiving and Christmas).

• Emergency Dental Clinic is available

every Monday from 8 AM to 11:30 AM at the

Little Axe Health Center. Patients will be

evaluated on a first come, first serve basis

and type of emergency care needed. Patients

who have suffered trauma or present infection

will be considered before other as well as

established patients being considered before

new patients. For more information, please

call (405) 447- 0300.

• AST/Serviced Health System Native

American Veterans: If you are currently

receiving services with the area VA Medical

Center, please contact us today to set up an

appointment to have your services established

with the AST Health System at either the

Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-5850 or Little Axe

Health Center (405) 447-0300.

• If you need CPR training, please contact

the AST Health System’s Public Health Office

at (405) 447-0300 for scheduling and training

opportunities.

• Contract Health Services (CHS)

interactive phone menu helps patients access

the most appropriate service provider by

calling (405) 701-7951 at the Little Axe Health

Center. This feature will speed up access to

the patients seeking services and follow-up

to their care. We also have Contract Health

representatives available at our Shawnee

location. Tribal members are able to call Ms.

Flo Mann, LPN or Ms. Laurie Webber, LPN at

(405) 878-5850.

• Customer Service line is (405) 701-7623.

Please direct all complaints or compliments

to this line for appropriate attention and/or

response. Please be assured that this is the

best way to have each situation addressed,

with consistent updates from our Health

Staff. After the investigations of all issues

are complete, our Health Director or a Clinic

Administrator will personally contact you with

updates, decisions, or question pertaining to

your case.

• The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention

“HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during work

hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality or

after hours you may contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe

at either (405) 701- 7992 or via cell (405) 4810815 to start intervention assistance for tribal

youth. If it is an emergency or someone is at

risk of harming themselves or others, please

contact 911.

• The Affordable Care Act Decision

Tool continues to be a valuable tool with

helping you decide what you need to do for

compliance with the act. Please see the ACA

tab at the ASTHA Health Program’s Website:

http://www.asthealth.org/aca (Please visit our

site today to find out what you need to do to

protect yourself and your family)!

• Emergency After hour Pharmacy

Access: If you experience an emergent

issue after hours and receive a prescription

that needs to be filled that same evening,

AST Health has provided access for Tribal

members only at three (3) approved Walgreen locations in Shawnee and Norman. You

will need to submit your prescription and it is

mandatory to identify yourself with your AST

CDIB card and other appropriate ID. Then

they shall fill your prescription. You will have

a 5-day limited fill on your prescription. Upon

the first work/business day, you can have the

remaining balance of your prescription(s)

transferred to your AST pharmacy in either

Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill your

remaining balance. The three (3) AST Health

approved Walgreen service locations are: 1427

North Harrison Street or at 600 Shawnee Mall

Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma or 615 West Main

Street, Norman, Oklahoma.

The Little Axe Health Center Drive-Thru

Pharmacy is also available for emergency fills,

for tribal members only, from: 5:00 PM to 9:00

PM Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday and holidays from 9:00

AM to 5:00 PM excluding Thanksgiving and

Christmas.

• Social Media: You can follow the AST

Health System on Facebook and receive the

most current messages and announcements

regarding your tribal health care.

AST PHARMACY

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

Behavioral Health Services

When requesting refills, please provide 24 hour notice

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

refill numbers ready when you call the Pharmacy, and

use our automated system.

Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed.

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

phone when your medications are ready for pick-up,

please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with

your current cell phone number.

Please inform us of changes in address, phone number,

insurance and other contact information (changes at

registration do not flow to pharmacy).

Office Hours

Monday-thru-Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Little Axe Clinic

15951 Little Axe Drive

Norman, OK 73025

Ph. 405-701-7987

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

either Pharmacy or stop by and speak with one of our

Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your

pharmaceutical needs!

Shawnee Clinic

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Ph. 405-878-4716

Services are offered through:

Little Axe Clinic & Shawnee Clinic for all Federally

Recognized Tribes.

Hours of Operation:

Little Axe: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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

Phone-(405)292-9530

Shawnee: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Phone-(405)878-5859

AST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

For counseling information, contact:

Shawnee BH:

Roberta Cooper (405) 878-4716

Little Axe BH:

Rolanda Smith

(405)701-7987

We are open through the lunch hour!!

Women’s

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AFTER HOUR PHARMACY NOTIFICATION

Information about:

•

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

OK is no longer contracted with the AST Health System

to pay for after hour emergency prescriptions due to losing its

24-hour service status.

Tribal members may now take prescriptions to:

Walgreens

615 W. Main St

Norman, OK

(405) 573-5019

Health Promotion

Quitting Smoking

Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs

Nutrition

Physical Fitness and Exercise

Controlling Stress and Violence

Prevention of Pregnancy

AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Women’s Health Services

Little Axe Health Center

15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026

405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605

www.asthealth.org

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an appointment, please

(405)447-0300.a present

care,” said Mr. Mark Rogers, AST Health Executive Director.

infection will be considered before others. Patients

The AST dental department provides care for American Indian/Alaska Native patients

of record

will also be considered before new

from 2 years of age to adult. They offer 16 dental chairs including a wheelchair access chair in a

patients.

private room setting for the comfort of the patient. Services are available by appointment

Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Little Axe Health Center.

Location

Conference Room B

January 19, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

February 2, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

March 8, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

April 12, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

May 10, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

June 14, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

July 12, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

August 9, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

September 13, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

October 11, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

November 8, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

December 6, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

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

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

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

For more information or to make an appointment,

please call

(405)447-0300.

For more

information or to make an appointment, please call (405)447-0300.

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

PROTECT YOURSELF from MOSQUITO BITES

Mosquitoes spread chikungunya, dengue, and Zika viruses.

Mosquitoes that spread

chikungunya, dengue, and Zika

are aggressive daytime biters. They

can also bite at night.

Use insect repellent.

Look for the following active ingredients:

• DEET • PICARIDIN • IR3535

• OIL of LEMON EUCALYPTUS

• PARA-MENTHANE-DIOL

Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants

or use insect repellent. For extra

protection, treat clothing with permethrin.

For more information:

www.cdc.gov/chikungunya • www.cdc.gov/dengue • www.cdc.gov/zika

CS262036-B

Mosquito Bite

Prevention (United States)

Help Control Mosquitoes that Spread

Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika Viruses

B ZZZ

Not all mosquitoes are the same. Different mosquitoes spread

different viruses and bite at different times of the day.

Aside from being itchy and annoying, the bite of an infected female

mosquito (Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus) can spread dengue,

chikungunya, or Zika viruses. People become infected with dengue,

chikungunya, or Zika after being bitten by an infected mosquito.

Type of Mosquito

Viruses spread

Biting habits

Aedes aegypti,

Aedes albopictus

Chikungunya,

Dengue, Zika

Primarily daytime, but

can also bite at night

West Nile

Evening to morning —

do not bite at night

Culex species

Put plants in soil, not in water.

• Female mosquitoes lay several hundred eggs on the walls of waterfilled containers. Eggs stick to containers like glue and remain

attached until they are scrubbed off. When water covers the eggs,

they hatch and become adults in about a week.

• Adult mosquitoes live inside and outside.

• They prefer to bite during the day.

• A few infected mosquitoes can produce large outbreaks in a

community and put your family at risk of becoming sick.

Drain water from pools when not in use.

Protect Yourself, Your Family, and Community

from Mosquitoes

Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites

Use insect repellent

Use an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent with one of the following active

ingredients. All EPA-registered insect repellents are evaluated for safety and effectiveness.

Active ingredient

Some brand name examples*

Eliminate standing water in and around your home:

• Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or

throw out items that hold water, such as tires, buckets,

planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpots, or trash

containers. Check inside and outside your home.

Recycle used tires or keep them protected from rain.

• Tightly cover water storage containers (buckets,

cisterns, rain barrels) so that mosquitoes cannot get

inside to lay eggs.

Higher percentages of active

ingredient provide longer protection

DEET

Off!, Cutter, Sawyer, Ultrathon

Picaridin, also known as KBR 3023,

Bayrepel, and icaridin

Cutter Advanced, Skin So Soft Bug

Guard Plus, Autan (outside the United States)

Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)

or para-menthane-diol (PMD)

Repel

IR3535

Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Expedition, SkinSmart

* Insect repellent brand names are provided for your information only. The Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

cannot recommend or endorse any name brand products.

• For containers without lids, use wire mesh with holes

smaller than an adult mosquito.

If you have a septic tank, follow these steps:

• Repair cracks or gaps.

• Cover open vent or plumbing pipes. Use wire mesh

with holes smaller than an adult mosquito.

Keep mosquitoes out of your home:

• Use screens on windows and doors.

• Repair holes in screens.

• Use air conditioning when available.

CS258143A

National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Division of Vector-Borne Diseases

February 2, 2016

21 CS258303

Drain & dump any standing water.

Weekly, scrub vases & containers to remove mosquito eggs.

Pregnant?

Warning: Zika might be linked to birth defects

There is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus infection

Protect yourself from mosquito bites

Daytime is most dangerous

Mosquitoes that spread

chikungunya, dengue, and Zika

are aggressive daytime biters.

They can also bite at night.

Use insect repellent

It works!

Look for the following active ingredients:

• DEET • PICARIDIN • IR3535

• OIL of LEMON EUCALYPTUS

(Para-menthane-diol)

For more information:

www.cdc.gov/chikungunya • www.cdc.gov/dengue • www.cdc.gov/zika

CS262036-A

Wear protective clothes

Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants

and use insect repellent. For extra

protection, treat clothing with permethrin.

Health Authority, Inc./Li-Si-Nwi Health Inc.

Tribal Members please submit your resume and a letter of

interest to be considered being placed on Health Board.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR HEALTH BOARD MEMBERS:

• There must be 2 tribal members with health care experience.

• All other directors must have sufficient professional experience

in various fields (business, accounting, public service, law

administration to contribute productively to the Board.

• Appointees shall have a background check and may not be a staff

member or employee of the health care system.

THUNDERBIRD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, INC. (TEC

BOARD)

Interested Tribal Members to be consider for board position.

Please send letter of interest and a resume.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be eligible to obtain a gaming license from the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe Gaming Commission and possess experience in

gaming operations, business, finance, or law and of the following:

in Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing,

_Degree

Law or an equivalent field (Bachelor’s degree or higher);

_Minimum

three (3) years’ experience in business

management;

_Minimum

two (2) years’ experience in casino operations; or

_Knowledge

of federal Indian law, the Indian Gaming

Regulatory Act, and related statutes and regulations

Please send letters and resume to Secretary John Johnson Office:

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801

Email: johnraymond.johnson@astribe.com

HEALTHY AND SAVORY

SUBSTITUTIONS

By Sarah Judkins, MA, RD/LD Dietitian, Diabetes & Wellness Program

March is National Nutrition Month® and the theme this year is

“Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.”

Did you know you can make healthy food and beverage choices and limit

added sugar, sodium and saturated fat in your diet? One of the best ways to

limit added sugar consumed when drinking sweetened beverages is to add your

favorite fresh or frozen fruit to water. The most convenient and cost efficient

option to add flavor to water is to keep a package of frozen mixed berries in

your freezer and add 1-2 cups of the frozen berry mix to a gallon of cold water.

Let the water and fruit sit in the refrigerator for a couple hours and then enjoy.

If you desire stronger flavor let mixture sit overnight and enjoy the next day.

In addition to sugar, salt is found in many processed foods and per the

2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines sodium needs to be limited to fewer than 2,300

milligrams sodium per day. Ways to limit sodium and still get appealing flavor is

to buy frozen and canned products without added salt. Choose fresh meats and

cook meals from scratch. Also herbs and spices without salt are great additions

to not only your meats and vegetables but can also be added to your drinking

water to add a savory flavor.

Lastly additional undesirable calories are consumed when eating foods

high in saturated fat. Fat gives food flavor but the key is to choose foods with

good fats. Foods containing saturated fat are whole milk, cream, butter and

cheese and it is important to limit and avoid these. Unsaturated fats including

polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are better fats to choose. Examples

of unsaturated fats are oils, fish, nuts and seeds. You can still give your food

flavor by making healthy fat substitutions. For example substitute fat-free or

low fat milk for whole milk, low-fat cheese substituted for regular cheese and

oils (i.e. olive oil) for butter. Also choosing lean cuts of meat will help limit

your intake of saturated fat. Being creative by making healthy and savory

substitutions to limit sugar, sodium and saturated fat intake will be beneficial

for your health and managing your weight.

Emergency Management - February 2016 Report

Focus on Safety -Carbon Monoxide Awareness

More than 150 people in the U.S. die every year from accidental

nonfire-related CO poisoning.

Carbon monoxide or CO s colorless is a colorless and odorless

gas. CO poisoning can occur when a fuel-burning appliance or

machine such as a furnace, heater or generator, is not working

or vented properly. Breathing in CO at high levels can be fatal.

Furnace – Have your furnace inspected each year. Keep anything

that can burn away from the furnace.

Kerosene Heater – Only use kerosene in heaters from a recognized

testing laboratory. Make sure the heater has an automatic shut

off, so if it tips over, it shuts off. Refuel your cooled heater outside.

Emergency Management Staffing change

On January 4, Sgt. Scott Wilson of the Tribal Police Department

What can you do to protect your family from the dangers of CO? was assigned to Emergency Management as the Co-Emergency

Manager by the Governor and Police Chief. This change was

Install and maintain CO alarms inside your home to provide made due to budget reductions for the Police Department

early warning of CO. Install CO alarms in a central location and Emergency Management. Also, the current Emergency

outside each separate sleeping area on every level of your home. Management Coordinator, Linda Day, will have the additional

Use portable generators outdoors in well-ventilated areas away duties as Police Specialist II at the Tribal Police office. Sgt.

from all doors, windows and vents. Make sure vents for the dryer, Wilson will be attending emergency management training,

furnace, stove and fireplace are clear of snow and other debris. meetings with local partners and federal agencies, as well as the

monthly Intertribal Emergency Managers’ Coalition meetings.

Remove vehicles from the garage immediately after starting.

Heating Fire Safety – Maintain a Fire-Safe home this

winter by following these heating tips

FEMA – Update on disaster declaration for flooding in

May 5-June 4, 2015 (FEMA-4222-DR-OK)

Space Heaters – keep anything that can burn such as bedding,

clothing and curtains, at least 3 feet away from the heater. Make

sure the heater has an automatic shut off so if it tips over, it

shuts off. Turn heaters off when you go to bed or leave the room.

Plug portable heaters directly into the outlets and never into an

extension cord or power strip. Only use portable heaters from a

recognized testing laboratory

On January 27, 2016, FEMA-Region VI Representatives, Ok State

Emergency Management Tribal Liaison and Tribal Emergency

Management Coordinator met to finalize and close out our

requests for reimbursement for this disaster. The Tribe had five

projects that were reimbursed totaling $93,400.35. These funds

will go back into repairing damages to Building Blocks, Office

of Environmental Health, Administration Building 1, Tribal

Court Building, and Tribal Store/Restaurant. Asaycia Clayton,

Director of Procurement, is to be recognized for all her work with

the FEMA Damage Assessment Team. She coordinated all of the

inspections with FEMA and reviewed the project worksheets for

final approval.

Fireplace – Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace

to prevent embers of sparks jumping out. Do not burn paper in

your fireplace. Put the fire out before you go to sleep or leave

your home. Put ashes in a metal container with a lid, outside at

least 3 feet from your home

Community Outreach

Wood Stove – Make sure your wood stove is 3 feet from anything

that can burn. Do not burn paper in your wood stove. Put the There are still a few space heaters available to elders and families

fire out before you go to sleep or leave your home. Have your with small children. If you need a heater, contact Emergency

Manager, cell: 740-1562 or the Tribal Police Department at

chimney inspected and cleaned each year by a professional.

275-3200, extension 6261.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

911

Police, Fire, Ambulance

HEARTLINE EMERGENCY

211

State of Oklahoma

TRIBAL POLICE

TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER

405-275-3200

405-740-1562 (cell)

Absentee Shawnee

SHERIFF

CITY POLICE

CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.

405-273-1727

405-273-2121

405-273-5272

405-273-2157

Pottawatomie County

Shawnee

Pottawatomie County

SHERIFF

CITY POLICE

HEALTH DEPT.

405-701-8888

405-321-1600

405-794-1591

Cleveland County

Norman

Cleveland County

OG&E

Report Power Outage

CANADIAN VALLEY

405-272-9595

1-800-522-6870

405-382-3680

Power Outage

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

HIGHWAY PATROL

1-800-522-0206

405-425-4385

State of Oklahoma

Road Conditions

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Want your Community, Workplace and/or

Family to be suicide safe?

Then come to this Workshop!

WHEN:

March 3 & 4, 2016

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days

WHERE:

Little Axe Clinic Conference Room

HOW:

Behavioral Health with Jenifer Sloan 701-7988 or

jsloan@astribe.com ********lunch provided

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

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

The ASIST workshop is for people who want to feel more comfortable,

confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.

Over one million people have participated in this two-day, highly interactive,

practical, practice-oriented workshop.

Participation in the full two days is required. Enjoy small group discussions

and skills practice that are based upon adult learning principles. Experience

powerful videos on suicide intervention. Feel challenged and safe. Learn

suicide first aid.

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

What Are the Symptoms?

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Some people with colorectal polyps or colorectal

cancer do have symptoms. They may include:

• Blood in or on your stool (bowel movement).

• Stomach pain, aches, or cramps that don’t

go away.

• Losing weight and you don’t know why.

Basic Fact Sheet

Are You at High Risk?

If you have any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor.

These symptoms may be caused by something other

than cancer. However, the only way to know what is

causing them is to see your doctor.

Your risk for colorectal cancer may be higher than

average if:

stomach

• You or a close relative have had colorectal polyps

or colorectal cancer.

• You have inflammatory bowel disease.

• You have a genetic syndrome such as familial

adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or hereditary

nonpolyposis colorectal cancer.

small

intestine

colon

(large

intestine)

rectum

anus

Colon and Rectum

Types of Screening Tests

Several different screening tests can be used to find

polyps or colorectal cancer. Each can be used alone.

Sometimes they are used in combination with

each other. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

(USPSTF) recommends colorectal cancer screening

for men and women aged 50–75 using high-sensitivity

fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy, or

colonoscopy. Talk to your doctor about which test or

tests are right for you. The decision to be screened

after age 75 should be made on an individual basis.

If you are older than 75, ask your doctor if you

should be screened.

People at high risk for colorectal cancer may need

earlier or more frequent tests than other people.

Talk to your doctor about when to begin screening

and how often you should be tested.

Screening Saves Lives

What Is Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon

or rectum. Sometimes it is called colon cancer.

The colon is the large intestine or large bowel.

The rectum is the passageway that connects the

colon to the anus.

It’s the Second Leading Cancer Killer

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer

killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be.

If everyone aged 50 years or older had regular

screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from this

cancer could be avoided. So if you are 50 or older,

start getting screened now.

Who Gets Colorectal Cancer?

• Both men and women can get it.

• It is most often found in people 50 or older.

• The risk increases with age.

If you’re 50 or older, getting a colorectal cancer

screening test could save your life. Here’s how:

• Colorectal cancer usually starts

from polyps in the colon or

rectum. A polyp is a growth

that shouldn’t be there.

• Over time, some polyps can

turn into cancer.

• High-Sensitivity FOBT (Stool Test)

There are two types of FOBT: One uses the

chemical guaiac to detect blood. The other—a

fecal immunochemical test (FIT)—uses antibodies

to detect blood in the stool. You receive a test kit

from your health care provider. At home, you use

a stick or brush to obtain a small amount of stool.

You return the test to the doctor or a lab, where

stool samples are checked for blood.

How Often: Once a year.

Colon Polyp

• Screening tests can find polyps, so they can

be removed before they turn into cancer.

• Screening tests also can find colorectal cancer

early. When it is found early, the chance of being

cured is good.

Colorectal Cancer Can Start With No Symptoms

Precancerous polyps and early-stage colorectal cancer

don’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. This

means that someone could have polyps or colorectal

cancer and not know it. That is why having a screening

test is so important.

• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

For this test, the doctor puts a short, thin, flexible,

lighted tube into your rectum. The doctor checks

for polyps or cancer inside the rectum and lower

third of the colon.

How Often: Every five years. When done in

combination with a High-Sensitivity FOBT,

the FOBT should be done every three years.

• Colonoscopy

This is similar to flexible sigmoidoscopy, except the

doctor uses a longer, thin, flexible, lighted tube to

check for polyps or cancer inside the rectum and

the entire colon. During the test, the doctor can

find and remove most polyps and some cancers.

How Often: Every 10 years.

Colonoscopy also is used as a follow-up test if

anything unusual is found during one of the other

screening tests.

Other Screening Tests in Use or Being Studied

Although these tests are not recommended by the

USPSTF, they are used in some settings and other

groups may recommend them. Many insurance

plans don’t cover these tests, and if anything

unusual is found during the test, you likely will

need a follow-up colonoscopy.

• Double Contrast Barium Enema —You receive an

enema with a liquid called barium, followed by an

air enema. The barium and air create an outline

around your colon, allowing the doctor to see the

outline of your colon on an X-ray.

• Virtual Colonoscopy—Uses X-rays and computers

to produce images of the entire colon. The images

are displayed on the computer screen.

• Stool DNA Test—You collect an entire bowel

movement and send it to a lab to be checked for

cancer cells.

Will Insurance or Medicare Pay?

Many insurance plans and Medicare help pay for

colorectal cancer screening tests. Check with your

plan to find out which tests are covered for you. To find

out about Medicare coverage, call 1-800-MEDICArE

(1-800-633-4227) or visit www.medicare.gov.

The Bottom Line

If you’re 50 or older, talk with your doctor about

getting screened. For more information, visit

www.cdc.gov/screenforlife or call 1-800-CDC-INFO

(1-800-232-4636). For TTY, call 1-888-232-6348.

U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)

www.cdc.gov/screenforlife

CDC Publication #99-6949 • Revised March 2014

Election Commission

Tribal Members:

The Primary Election will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016. The voting polls will be located at the Little Axe

Resource Center on Peebly Road and at the Police Department building on the Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at both locations.

A sample absentee ballot is below and a sample of the primary election ballot is on the next page.

PLEASE fill out EACH BLANK completely and return by the Deadline.

ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST

I, ____________________________________, hereby certify that I am or will be an Eligible

(Print Name)

Voter of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe on or before March 19, 2016. I cannot physically

be present to cast my Vote at the March 19, 2016 Primary Election, therefore, I am

requesting an Absentee Ballot be mailed to me at the following address.

Name (please print): ___________________________________________________________

(first)

(middle)

(maiden)

(last)

Address:____________________________ City: _______________St: _______Zip:________

CDIB#:______________________

Date of Birth:_______________________

Signature:________________________________ Date:______________________________

All REQUESTS must be returned to the Election Commission by the deadline of

February 28, 2016

Mail to:

Absentee Shawnee Election Commission

P.O. Box 741

Tecumseh, OK 74873

Fax to:

Fax # (405) 273-1337 (Do not fax to any other fax #)

Phone: (405) 275-4030 ext. 6271

Toll free number 1-800-256-3341 ext. 6271

Deliver in Person to:

Election Commission Office located in the Tribal Court Building

All eligible voters are entitled to vote either at the Polls or by Absentee Ballot.

This form may be duplicated for your convenience.

______________________________________________________________________________

ELECTION COMMISSION USE ONLY

Received: _____________________ Approved:____________________ Disapproved: _______________

If Disapproved (reason): _________________________________________________________________

Denial Letter Mailed:___________________________ Ballot Mailed:_____________________________

_______________________________________

Election Commission/Representative

BALLOT

Please remove



ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

PRIMARY ELECTION

MARCH 19, 2016

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cast your vote by placing an [X] or [ ] mark in the box next to

the candidate of your choice.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

LT. GOVERNOR

REPRESENTATIVE

Kenneth Blanchard……………………..[

]

Rick Little Axe, Sr…………..….………[

Isaac Gibson, Jr………………………...[ ]

]

Anthony “Tadpole” Johnson……….….. [ ]

Sherman Tiger……………………….… [

]

TREASURER

Leah Bates……………………………..[

]

Scott Miller..……………………….…..[

]

Twila Parker………………………..…..[

]

Kathy Deere……………………….…...[

]

ELECTION COMMISSION

Election Commissioner

(No One filed)

Election Secretary

Commission Member #1 Mary Birdtail….……………..[ ]

(No One filed)

REFERENDUM QUESTION

GENERAL COUNCIL MOTION: Should the final amount due to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

Oklahoma from Ramah Navajo Chapter, et al., v. Jewell NO 90-CV-957 (D.N.M.) be distributed

equally, per capita, to each enrolled AST tribal members, as of this date (10-24-15) with any remaining

balance not distributable to be put in a Per Capita account to be invested within the tribe investment

policy until such time account amounts warrants another distribution, further, all costs of this

distribution shall be covered by the tribe and shall not diminish the total amount of the settlement?

YES [ ]

NO [ ]

Vote For

TWILA O. ‘LONGHORN’ PARKER

Absentee Shawnee Treasurer

Twila Parker

16963 Topeka Circle

Choctaw, OK 73020

My Goals & Plans

My goal is to establish:

• Strong, fiscal management by developing budgets that are a systematic method of

allocating

financial, physical, and human resources to achieve strategic goals.

• Budgets are utilized in order to monitor progress toward our goals, help control “out

of control” spending, and predict cash flow and profit. Also, documents where all monies

are being applied to what services, supplies, and equipment being purchased for what

purposes.

• Work on planning by reviving our Strategic Plan which has mapped out Tribal Goals

that set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations; ensure employees

understand the common goals and other stakeholders understand and work toward

common goals.

• Work with programs that provide services to all members with an emphasis on

documenting needs and unmet service needs.

I plan to establish a more systematic and better tracking method of service calls. Prioritizing on

calls for help in really extreme weather heat/cold if Elderly, disabled, & families. This will assist in

determing what type of program services they will be eligible for such as: Elderly disabled – look at the

type of disability programs that might best meet the housing needs and developing a referral resource

guide. It could include:

*Emergency food assistance programs in Shawnee area

*DHS services for families in need;

*How to apply for the Sac & Fox Nation Food Distribution program – on Indian reservations individuals

get more pounds of fresh food than does the DHS Food Stamp program (SNAP). By establishing a

sound ‘fiscal management’ system we can expand Home Repairs

PRESENT TREASURER: Serving term for June 2014 to 2016: Did not follow the Tribes Constitution

which states she is to provide accurate amounts to the Executive Committee (EC) at each regular

EC meeting. On 08-20-14 the tribe passed E-AS-14-39 Salary Ordinance. On Jan. 26, 2015 Alt. Judge

Matt Thomas “ruled in the affirmative on the Dec. 8, 2014 petition 1) Effective date of the Salary

Ordinance-Court ruled effective date of the Salary Ordinance as 08-20-14. October General Council

told us mailing Financial Reports, none of this date

PREVIOUS TREASURER: Served two terms: June 2010 to 2014. On October 7, 2014 – Case No. CIV-

2014-91 -Finley & Cook issued a preliminary audit confirming audit findings with more than $75,000

questionable payments of sick and annual leave being paid out to officials from 2011 to 2014.

I belong to the Absentee Shawnee Color Guard, Secretary of the Little Axe Chamber of Commerce, I

have CERT Training Certificate, I have a good credit rating so I’m Bondable.

I ASK FOR YOUR VOTE ON MARCH 19, 2016!

You’ve already voted for the REST in past, NOW VOTE FOR THE BEST!

TWILA PARKER FOR TREASURER!

VOTE FOR

SHERMAN TIGER

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE REPRESENTATIVE

Now is the time for you, our Tribal members, to make a difference. How can you do that? Go vote

for me, Sherman Tiger, on March 18, 2016. If you elect me to the Office of Representative I commit

to moving your concerns forward, to getting answers and to making a difference through my vote on

the Committee. I will be at every Executive Committee and General Council meeting that is held. I

want to make progress for our tribe and I want to do it ethically and honestly. My track record is solid:

• 30+ years of consistent work history;

• I attend General Council and Executive Committee Meetings;

• I support advancement of our culture and language through various forms of communication;

• I have knowledge and skill at balancing budgets and increasing our revenue.

If elected we can make needed progress on new initiatives and advance educational opportunities

for our children and youth by consistently providing:

• Language classes – Elementary through Intermediate;

• Certify our Language Instructors;

• Initiate a Pre-K Language Immersion program within our childcare centers.

If elected we can advance our Communication program efforts to include:

• Live streaming of our Executive Committee Meetings;

• A formal Communications Policy and Procedure that will address social media outlet needs.

If elected we can re-visit the needs of the tribe and do:

• Strategic Planning – including short and long range planning – in the community and with program

personnel;

• Promote Fiscal Accountability – get financial reports and clear guidance on what it means to the

Tribe;

• Address Economic development – look and evaluate the needs of the tribe and establish priorities

– business ventures and development.

If elected I, Sherman Tiger, an enrolled Absentee Shawnee tribal member, of the Big Jim Band will

work for you, our tribal people and our tribal communities, to make a lasting difference in a good way,

the right way, the Absentee Shawnee way.

Thank you and I hope that you will vote for me, Sherman Tiger,

on March 19, 2016

so that our journey can begin!

KENNETH BLANCHARD

FOR THE OFFICE OF

LT. GOVERNOR

Thank you for the confidence and support for allowing me to

serve you as the Tribal Representative in the current administration.

As former Governor and Lt. Governor of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe, I have the knowledge and experience to provide professional

leadership and improve services that impact each of you as a tribal

member.

We need to develop a short and long range plan for our future

with sound economic development that will provide programs and services that will have a direct effect on you and your families now

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you great; hold on to it, and it will

bring you honor.” Proverbs 4:8 NCV

We need to plan on developing programs to possibly provide services to members outside the service area.

We need to evaluate the educational needs for our youth. Their future depends on what opportunities we provide for them now.

We need to implement policies so all tribal members would be served equally to meet their need.

KATHY

DEERE

With my experience

in tribal government and as Lt. Governor will allow me to be more responsive to your assistance.

for these things before you cast your vote. Do not be misled by political PROMISES.

Please consider

TREASURER

I AM ASKING FOR YOUR VOTE

MARCH 19, 2016

KATHY DEERE FOR TREASURER

"Treasure wisdom, and it will make you great; hold on to it, and it will

bring you honor." Proverbs 4:8 NCV

Pledge to Tribal Members

First of all: I served as AST Treasurer from July 2010 - June 2014...

FUTURE GOAL: See that tribal members get reports of all monies received and expenditures of operations of tribal business & businesses

owned & operated by the tribe. Inform tribal members of all grants, dollars received for each program, and beginning and ending dates.

You, as tribal members need to be informed.

I pledge to report in newsletter, website, and general council packets.

I pledge

represent and serve you as your treasurer and caretaker of your monies. If you elect me to do so, I will provide any and all

Tel: to

405/447-1247

legal information to you that I can without harm or violation.

I pledge to uphold my duties according to our constitution, ARTICLE XIII-Duties of Officers, Section 4. The Treasurer shall be custodian

of all monies….

Accomplishments Past & Present:

Served fours years as Treasurer from July 2010 to June 2014. Monthly reports of activities in newsletter, website information and Financial

reports in the General Council books semi-annually. Attended Monthly executive committee, community, and GC mts. CURRENTLY:

Serving as Clerk for the Cleveland County Elections; Treasurer for Cornerstone Indian Baptist Church and AST Elders’ Council; member

of the Little Axe Booster Club; and on list for Substitute teaching at Little Axe Schools for Middle And High School. Attend the LSWN/

ASTHS Health Board Monthly and EC meetings regularly. Members need to be informed of financial accountability in areas of our Tribe.

Such as grants federal funding of grants, budgeting for departments, revenue building for economic development, investments, and strategic

planning for the future generations. We have a total membership of 4, 163., as of January 5, 2016.

Issues/Concerns:

Cattle Project: Reporting Profit/Loss?

Enforcement of Ethics and Salary Ordinances….what is the status?

Strategic Plan for 2-5 years..what is status?

Property/Buildings...what is the plans for Tecumseh Square, Hwy 177

bldg, Harrah bldgs beside smoke shop.

Little Axe and Harrah Financial Re-ports for these businesses...what is

status?

Random alcohol/drug screenings enforced.

Reporting requirements in newsletter, website, and general council books.

Desk audits of all positions, contract workers, etc.

KATHY DEERE

FOR TREASURER

ACCOUNTABLE-COMMITTED-INTEGRITY

Previously served four (4) years as Tribal Treasurer & would like an opportunity

to serve Tribal Members again! I pledge to give a financial report to executive

committee members and tribal members on a regular basis in newsletter and/or

website. I’m committed to our Tribe and have served with honesty and values in

all my endeavors! I pledge to be available, dedicated , & trustworthy to serving

YOU as an elected official should!

Goals:

Serve with the best interest of Tribal Members.

Accountability and transparency.

Be proactive on most critical issues facing tribal governments such

appropriation dollars, taxation, and sovereignty.

Advancing into new age of agricultural, farming, energy saving, etc.

Economical development of our casinos, smoke shops, and other

VOTE KATHY DEERE, March 19, 2016

businesses.

Improve our buildings or moving into another area. Move forward to

Devotion-Integrity-Transparency

work as a cohesive unit of executive committee leaders. It starts with us and trails down to the workers.

Call , email, or text me at:

Reporting requirements to Tribal members.

Cell: 405-816-7874

Shwneturtle

@yahoo.com

Finding answers.

Hm Tel: 405/447-1247

Dear Fellow Tribal Members,

This is an extremely important election, as

it will determine the positive or negative

direction of our tribal treasury. We are facing

several issues affecting our financial wellbeing, such as limited tribal gaming tax; lack

of a diverse businesses; and potential cuts to

federal funding. Each of these issues affect

programs and services which are currently

provided to tribal members. As a previous

Executive Committee member, I will not have

to spend valuable time learning the tribe’s

financial system. I already understand our

tribal constitution; how our tribe’s finances

work; the process in which federal funds are

distributed; and federal regulations.

My purpose for candidacy is:

➢➢ Report the tribe’s finance in accordance with

the constitution

77provide monthly financial reports at Executive Committee meetings

➢➢

77create an annual financial report to send to tribal members

Ensure income generating programs are maximizing their revenue opportunities

Continue the fight for our share of federal funding

77represent and be a voice for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe at BIA and IHS related meetings

77pursue funding opportunities with other federal agencies

Create a financial plan for the tribe’s contract support cost settlement award

77purchase land, make sound investments, reserve funds for program use

Protect our tribal finances

77update internal accounting policies to reflect changes in regulations

77update the tribe’s financial internal controls to prevent misuse of funds

Advocate for sound, legitimate business investments

77seek legitimate business partners

Focus on the big picture for the tribe

77help bring the Executive Committee back together to work on projects with positive results for

the tribe

77help create a positive environment where you can be proud of the tribe

These are a few areas among many I plan to address when taking office. Results from the work addressing these areas may not be realized

immediately, but over several months. With your support, I can begin the process of improving our tribe’s financial outlook.

Ne yi wa (Thank you) for your support!

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

CLASSES

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Zumba Fitness

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

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Little Axe Resource Center

CLASSES

TUESDAY

CLASSES

WEDNESDAY

CLASSES

THURSDAY

CLASSES

FRIDAY

Circuit Training

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

CLASSES

Chrissy

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Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio Kickboxing

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

CLASSES

Chrissy

Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Circuit Training

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

CLASSES

Chrissy

Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Zumba Fitness

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

CLASSES

Chrissy

Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Zumba Fitness

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little

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Chair Exercise for Elders

Circuit Training

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

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Little Axe Resource Center

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

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Little Axe Resource Center

Chair Exercise for Elders

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

Strength Training Circuit

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Little Axe Resource Center

“Chair Strength”- A modifiable and low-impact strength training

system for all fitness levels and ages using resistance bands, weights,

and other apparatus to improve muscular strength and endurance.

Strength Training Circuit

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

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

“Chair Strength”- A modifiable and low-impact strength training

system for all fitness levels and ages using resistance bands, weights,

and other apparatus to improve muscular strength and endurance.

12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

Chrissy Wiens

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Low-Impact Chair Strength Training

12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

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5:45

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Chrissy

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Buster Bread

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Strength and Tone

2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

Buster Bread

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Little Axe Resource Center

“Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at

developing strength through pre-determined training stations.

Strength and Tone

2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

Buster Bread

“Strength/Tone”- Strength training combined with a circuit format

AXE HEALTH

aimed at improving LITTLE

general strength

and mobility.FACILITY

“Chair Exercise for Elders”- Low impact strength training for

elders for utilizing a chair.

Aerobic Training Circuit

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training p.m.

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p.m.-6:30

niques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system.

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

“Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at

developing strength through pre-determined training stations.

“Chair Exercise for Elders”- Low impact strength training for

elders for utilizing a chair.

“Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing techniques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system.

“Strength/Tone”- Strength training combined with a circuit format

aimed at improving general strength and mobility.

How to Get a Tag

NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION*

Any new motor vehicle registrations must be done in person by the Tribal Member. The following is a

list of required documents you must have for new motor vehicle registration(s).

• TITLE

• BILL OF SALE OR SALES CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY FORM (if applicable)

• ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD

• OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION

• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE

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REGISTRATION RENEWAL

There are two (2) options available. The following is a list of required documents for renewals.

RENEWING IN PERSON:

• Current Registration Certificate

• Oklahoma Insurance Verification

• Valid Oklahoma Driver License

• Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card

RENEWING BY MAIL:

To renew by mail, send check or money order along with the above listed items. Make check or

money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee for all

returned checks will be charged.

TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25%

NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS

Excise Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE

RENEWALS

Years Tagged + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE

VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX SCHEDULE

Tax

Years Tagged

Imposed

1 through 4 year $80.00

5th through 8th year $70.00

9th through 12th year $50.00

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$75.00

$55.00

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Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact the AST Tax Commission office at (405)2754030, option 6.

*No tags will issue unless at least one (1) person on the title is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member.

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.

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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

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Find us on the Web: www.bahkhoje.com

For more information or questions, please contact The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Program at 405-364-7298

March 19: Dr. Seuss Crafts

April 16: Rainy Day Crafts

May 21: Percussion Instruments

June 18: Summer Fun in the Car

July 16: Crafts that Blast Off

August 20: Back to School Crafts

September 17: Pirate Crafts

October 15: Spooky Crafts

November 19: Squawking Turkey Crafts

December 17: Winter Wonderland Crafts

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Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High

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

LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK.

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WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM

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and select Education.

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1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com.

ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT

IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN

AD OR ARTICLE:

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.

Give us a call at (405) 5981279 or (405) 481-0558 or

send us an e-mail to

stiger@astribe.com

ALL ARTICLES FOR THE

NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE

DUE BY THE 15th OF THE

CURRENT MONTH

Transitional Housing

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

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

new life.

Court Advocacy

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

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

Shelter Placement Assistance

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

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

the victim and children may also be available.

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.

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.

Unfortunately, we can only

accept one picture per birthday

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.

person, not per birthday wish.

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

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

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

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

becoming a member of our Committee.

FOSTER CARE

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the Foster Care Board. If you are interested

in serving on the board, send your letter of

interest to Secretary Dawsey at the Tribal

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

OK 73801.

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social problems. The story of Native

American people is a complicated

one marked by significant trauma

and atrocities. Often times this

trauma consisted of the removal

of abuse which happened to

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

overwhelming intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief. This trauma which

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

problems that plague Native American communities today including alcohol/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

member, do your part if you are able?

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

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

Racial disproportionality is defined as the over-or

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

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

in the general population. Reports conducted in

2008 showed that, compared to other groups, Native

American children were:

• 3 times more likely to be referred to CPS

• 1.6 times more likely to be removed from their

biological homes

• Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over

two years

• Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in

guardianships

• Less likely to be reunited with their biological

parents

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHAT IS A FOSTER CARE WORKER?

Foster care caseworker training involves completing a bachelor's

degree program in social work through a college or university.

Students take courses in psychology, abnormal psychology,

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

supervised internship.

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

parents to ensure that each child receives the full spectrum of

services provided and/or arranged by the Department.

Some aspects of this relationship include the following:

• Sharing information on an ongoing basis regarding the

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

foster home

• Encouraging the foster parents to participate in the total

service planning process

• Providing the foster parents the opportunity to discuss the

child’s progress and any unmet needs which they assess

• Providing the foster parent with information, support,

guidance and referrals to other professionals on the child’s

behalf

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

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

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

access to all financial resources available to the child while in

foster care.

A Foster Care Worker works in conjunction with Tribal Courts,

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

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

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

tribal children are placed in must complete Child Welfare Background

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

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

Care Committee.

Foster Care Payments are as follows:

0-5 age $14.73 day $441.97 month

6-12 age $17.12 day $513.57 month

12 and over $19.30 day $579.13 month

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volume 27 No. 46

OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA

2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK 74801

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

March 2016

RETURN SERVICE

REQUESTED

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

TITLE VI

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

ICW

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

ATTORNEY

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

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

COURT

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

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

OTHER EXTENSIONS

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

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

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bettelyoun,

John

Mann,

Kevin

Kaseca

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

.............................................................. 6245

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

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

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

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

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

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

(Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla)

Rico Coon ............................................ 6328 Housing ......................................... 273-1050

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EDUCATION

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

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

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

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

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

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

ELECTION COMMISSION

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

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

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

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

ENROLLMENT

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

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

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

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

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

HORSE SHOE BEND

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

(After School Program Director)

Travis Dinwiddie ................................. 6278

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

Edwina Butler-Wolfe .......................... 6308 Joseph Abbiss ...................................... 6278 Clinic

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

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

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

TERO

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

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

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

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

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

SOCIAL SERVICES

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

REALTY

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

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

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

PROCUREMENT

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

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

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

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

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe . 6308 FINANCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sujata Sturm ................................ 6306 Misty Griffith ..................................... 6290

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

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

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

HUMAN RESOURCES

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

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

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

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

RECEPTIONIST

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

Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secretary

Treas

Rep.

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