# 2-3 execuTIve commITTee’s reporTs (2017) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A3fc58a2020a4ea10 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text February 2017 “Among The Shawnee” InsIde ThIs Issue 2-3 execuTIve commITTee’s reporTs 4 enrollmenT deparTmenT 5 educaTIon deparTmenT 7 elecTIon commIssIon 8 asT healTh sysTem 9 Tax collecTIons 10 realTy deparTmenT 11 TITle vI menu 19-21 February bIrThdays Volume 28 No. 2 23 FITness cenTer calendar 24-25 campaIgn leTTers 27 domesTIc vIolence 28 emergency managemenT 38 FosTer care From the Election Commission Tribal Members, the following persons have turned in packets for elective office. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe John Lee Soap, Jr. George Blanchard Tribal Secretary Andrew Warrior Phillip Ellis Joseph Blanchard Atheda W. Fletcher John Raymond Johnson ELECTION COMMISSION Election Commissioner Election Secretary Commission Member #2 John Al LittleAxe Sherman Tiger Alicia Miller TRIBAL MEMBERS: There will be a re-organization on how tribal members line up when they come in to vote during elections. There will be only one (1) person, at a time, allowed at the registration table when registering to vote. There will be more detailed information published in the March Newsletter. IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN AD OR ARTICLE: Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405) 481-0558 or send us an e-mail to stiger@astribe.com ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE DUE BY THE 15TH OF THE CURRENT MONTH. UNFORTUNATELY, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT ONE PICTURE PER BIRTHDAY PERSON, NOT PER BIRTHDAY WISH. Executive Committee Edwina Butler-Wolfe Governor Isaac Gibson Lt. Governor John Johnson Secretary Leah Bates Treasurer Anthony Johnson Representative Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com Governor’s Report Hello friends, neighbors, relatives and Tribal members at large! The weather here in the Shawnee and Oklahoma area is proving to be a challenge for our local and state meteorologists in regards to reliably predicting what weather Shawnee and Oklahoma may be facing. A good example is weather forecast(s) received for our area indicated we would get freezing rain and ice and some snow. Based on that information the tribe closed as did many local schools and businesses. Yet the temperatures on Friday were not hazardous in Shawnee. This just goes to show how unpredictable our weather can be. I generally find that the Farmer’s Almanac can give me a better idea of what we can expect in relation to weather. Budgets The Executive Committee conducted an informal budget review and it was agreed to that both elected official and program budgets being paid by our General Fund would be decreased by 10% for 2017. The Indirect Cost budgets are to remain the same as the 2016 budgets. The General Fund and Indirect Cost budgets were placed under Resolutions, approved by the Executive Committee and are now in place. I appreciate the Finance staff who assisted with this process. Other Topics/Expressions Happy Birthday & Anniversary To those who have had a birthday or anniversary I extend my warmest regards. Condolences To those families who may have lost a family member this month I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. Meetings Attended for December and Mid-January DECEMBER 2016 Meeting dates prior to December 21st were provided in the January newsletter. 23-26th Tribal Holiday 29st Special Executive Committee Meeting - 10:00 a.m. 30th All Nation’s Bank Meeting – Shawnee - 4:00 p.m. JANUARY 2017 2nd Tribal Holiday 6th Inclement Weather – Tribe Closed 13th Inclement Weather – Tribe Closed 16th Tribal Holiday 17th Met with the Dr. Shipley, All Nations Bank, President 18th Regular Executive Committee Meeting The Directors Meeting is the third Monday of each month but due to the Martin Luther King Holiday, the next Directors Meeting will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017. Director’s Meetings The Director’s Meeting was not held this month due to the federal/tribal holiday. The next Director’s meeting will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017. I have requested that all Directors and Executive Committee attend this meeting so that we can address program questions and help the tribe to face the challenges within our tribal community. DOT Negotiated Rulemaking Committee We have nine Divisions at the Tribe under EC oversight. The Health The next DOT FAST Act Negotiated Rulemaking Committee meeting Corporation(s) are now under Board Authority without any tribal oversight. is to be held in Denver, CO. As you may recall I was unable to attend the last schedule meeting in Alabama due to weather and flight cancellation/ Attorney General Our current Attorney General resigned effective January 31st. Hobbs, changes. If you are interested in learning more about the FAST Act DOT TTSGP Strauss, Dean & Walker, a nationally recognized Indian law firm, has provided legal guidance and direction to the tribe for the past 3.5 years. The Negotiated Rulemaking Committee this information may be found at: flh. tribe is taking bids to fill the role of Attorney General, a constitutionally fhwa.dot.gov required position, and we anticipate filling this need by or before the 31st. Continued on next page 2 In Conclusion For children, once a final decision is made on their per cap checks, then I have 4 months left in Office and I find each day eventful and full of an official letter will be sent out to parents with the detailed information. possibilities. My door is always open (unless I am in a meeting or at a Make sure Enrollment has proper addresses for each AST minor and meeting) and I welcome your visits. guardianship for point of contact. For inmates, my assistant and the Treasurer’s Assistant are researching Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for the each correctional facility. They are trying to find the correct way to send Future (BFF) - united and together! them their per cap money. All institutes are different and require different Thank you for your support. documentation for this process not to mention the processing fee. Please be patient we are working on getting every Tribal member their money. Secretary’s Report I hope this helps with any questions you may have. Thank You, As you all know, the Ramah Case Settlement has been paid to the tribe, John R. Johnson and the finance department has started the distribution of Per Cap checks. Tribal Secretary As of today, the tribe has disbursed 2,177 Per Cap checks. Please help spread the word to anyone you know that was enrolled on or before 10/24/15 has yet to recieve their Per Cap checks. Per Caps checks will be processed once a W-9 is submitted to my office. Please make sure your information is the same information within the Enrollment Department. If the two addresses do not match, the W-9 will not be processed. Once your information is verified, our office will send your paperwork to finance for processing. The Finance office will then process the check which will take up to 10 Business days and then it will be mailed to the address on the W-9 or you can pick up your check in Finance the Friday after the 10th Business day. (The address must be your physical address and NOT A PO BOX.) You can either fax or email your W-9 to my office: Fax 405-275-1922, email: alvinab@astribe. com. The Per Cap disbursement is a ONE TIME disbursement. The finance office will be sending out letters to out of state Tribal members, so if you know anyone out of state, please make them aware. Tribal Members, Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members: Re-Elect John Raymond Johnson Tribal Secretary 2017-2019 FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY THE OFFICE LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA. WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM 3 Enrollment Department Hello all, here in enrollment we hope that everyone had a good holiday. Enrollment would like to inform everyone about the new way enrollment will operate. As stated in the last newsletter we will now be making appointments. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment Appointment maker is a scheduling tool that is to be used to make appointments for the Enrollment Department. Making appointments is mandatory effective January 9, 2017. This is to ensure that the Enrollment staff set aside appropriate time to meet with individuals to discuss research, enrollment applications, and anything that may take some time in the office. We can ensure you are seen through this process. No appointment is necessary if you need a CDIB printed or are just turning in an application form. Walk-in’s are welcomed on Wednesday’s from 1 to 4 and all day on Friday’s. Booking can be made on this website or by calling the Enrollment office. Enrollment will also now be excepting cards for payment when purchasing a CDIB card. We are very excited about the new changes and hope that we can now serve tribal members better. You may also access the appointment website through the tribal website on the enrollment page. https://squareup.com/appointments/book/6BWY3BHY57Q08/absentee-shawnee-tribe-of-oklahoma Enrollment has been informed that many out in the community believe that we are incapable of putting new photos onto CDIB Cards, Enrollment has a new camera for the sole purpose of CDIB pictures. If your photo is out of date when you to the office, we advise you to change your photo to a current picture. If your CDIB doesn’t have a photo, we advise you that you need a new one. Enrollment will never deny any Tribal member the right to have a new photo taken. In Enrollment we want all records including your CDIB to be current. Please feel free to contact our office for any Questions. Carly Dyer-Enrollment Director (405) 275-4030 ext. 6292 Kim Creek-Enrollment Clerk ext. 6288 4 Education Department Applications accepted: Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Education Department Jan. 1st –March 31st Finalists announced: May 2017 2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive (405) 275-4030 Ext. 6242 Toll free (800) 256-3341 youthaward@astribe.com Fax (405) 273-7938 □ $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) □ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Female) STUDENT INFORMATION Name: ___________________________________________________ (LAST) (FIRST) (MI) Enrollment #: Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ (STREET) Home Phone: ( (CITY) ) Cell Phone: ( (STATE) (ZIP) ) Email: HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION High School Name: City: State: Guidance Counselor: Phone #: Sport: Position: Coach: Phone #: (FIRST) (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 5 LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER OPTOMETRY ANNUAL BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members with Vision Insurance: All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who have vision insurance will have their insurance billed for the exam and any prescribed optical products. The Tribal benefit will be used for the remainder of the cost for prescription eye glasses or contact lens, not to exceed the $350.00 vision benefit through the ASTHS Contract Health Services. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit, the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket expense. *If an enrolled Absentee Tribal Member with insurance chooses to see an outside provider they will be responsible for notifying ASTHS Contract Health Services (405.701.7951 or 405.878.5850). Their benefit within the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department will only allow for the amount within the $350.00 that was left unused for the vision benefit year. (i.e. If you were seen December 31, 2016 your vision benefit year lasts until December 30, 2017.) 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. 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. All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who do not have vision insurance must use the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department to receive their eye exam at no charge and their $350.00 tribal benefit for the cost of prescription eye glasses or contact lens. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket expense. 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. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members who live outside of the catchment area: All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who reside outside of the catchment area (Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Logan, Lincoln, and Oklahoma counties) may still utilize their tribal benefit only if they use the Absentee Shawnee Optometry department for their exam and/ or prescription optical products. The allotted $350.00 will be used towards prescription eye glasses or contact lens. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket costs. *These patient will need to ensure they have updated their chart. This is to include updated HIPAA and consent forms. Community Outreach The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings, informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal and Non-Tribal communities. For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. 38 Did You Know..... Additional products/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule: Any additional products/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule must be paid for by the patient. For example, patients who do not require corrective lens but chose to get colored contacts or non-prescription sunglasses these will be at their own expense. All charges will need to be paid for in advance following the payment guidelines posted in the office. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. *No combining of discounts allowed *Insurance benefits must be exhausted first before discounts can be applied. Patient’s co-pay portion cannot be discounted. Did You Know…… Anyname name changes changes that Any thatmay mayoccur occur marriage, divorce, (ie:marriage, (i.e. divorce, etc.) etc.) need need totobebeupdated updated through enrollment, BEFORE any new through enrollment, BEFORE any new registrations or renewals can be processed. registrations or renewals can be processed. 15702 East State Hwy 9 Norman, OK 73026 NEW LOCATION: In the PlusCare Building by Thunderbird Casino P H O N E : 4 0 5 . 4 4 7. 0 3 0 0 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. 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. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members without Vision Insurance: OPTOMETRY ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT FA X : 4 0 5 . 7 0 1 . 7 0 8 0 6 Election Commission 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 18, 2017. I cannot physically be present to cast my Vote at the March 18, 2017 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 26, 2017 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 7 AST HeAlTH SySTem - FebruAry 2017 This year is off to a great start, and we’re very excited about where your tribal health system is headed! The new specialty clinic has relocated to the former optometry office, opening space and access to more scheduling availability and smoother patient flow and experience. We are increasing our patients from several other tribes as well as seeing an increase in re-enrolled AST Tribal Members coming back to the tribe to access healthcare services! In late November, the Absentee Shawnee Executive Committee passed a resolution to create and name members to the IHS compact negotiation team. The negotiation team is tasked with the review of our current health compact and annual funding agreement, gathering pertinent information and data required for negotiation with the IHS Oklahoma City Area Office, and bringing a viable final draft to the Executive Committee for approval. The negotiation team members have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to carry out these tasks and are extremely honored to be given a bode of confidence from the Executive Committee by being selected and confirmed by tribal resolution. Our health compact is one of the oldest in the IHS system and has not seen an update in nearly two decades. It is the understanding of the negotiation team that the negotiation process is not as contentious as it was in the early days of the Self-Governance program because of its newness in the 1990’s. Today, our tribal health funding is solidified through Congressional appropriations, replacing the days of line item by line item negotiations. Only through a reduction in appropriations can Congress reduce tribal health funding to its base levels established years ago. Now there is meaningful dialog about health services, functions, activities and funding avenues between tribal representatives and the IHS through the government-to-government relationship. One of many goals in our negotiation process is to ensure all the health services, functions, and activities we provide through our health system are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This provides a level of protection for both our health system and the patients we serve. Being among the healthcare experts on our team, we are focused on reviewing the healthcare services, staffing schedule, and areas where the FTCA coverages need to be identified or realigned. The other portion of our negotiation team will address indirect cost rates, contract support cost reimbursement, formula funding, potential funding, and governance language within the compact and funding agreement. Tribes with larger health systems have undertaken the task of reviewing their compacts periodically to address changes in healthcare delivery and include any new services to be provided. You can have confidence the entire negotiation process is methodically approached, coordinated, and taken very seriously, as we understand the importance and impact an updated health compact will have for your health system. The flu continues to wreak havoc upon our state, one of the hardest hit this year. Please continue to use good hygiene and if you become sick, limit your exposure to your family and co-workers during the onset of symptoms. It is not too late to get the flu vaccine and if you do become sick, seek medical attention as soon as possible to limit the effects of the flu upon you and your family. We are thankful and 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! We are extremely happy to announce the Employee of the Year for 2016 is Mr. John McKinney, AST Health System’s Maintenance Team at Shawnee’s Clinic! He was voted as the Employee of the Year by his peers out of the previous 12 months of Employee of the Month Award winners – great job John, we appreciate your service and dedication! Employee of the Month in January for health was PA Todd Pelton, Primary Care; the Team of the Month was the AST Health System’s Security Staff. The Special Leadership Award was presented to Mr. Darrol Davis, Transportation, for his service and selflessness in transporting patients during inclement weather to ensure they accessed vital services. Our AST Health System strives to make your health its top priority, and you all make a difference for our health system and the health and wellness of all of our patients! Additional health related information: • PlusCare Clinic/Little Axe area has the ability to treat non-life threatening illnesses and injuries on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed). This service is extended to enrolled 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, social security card 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) 4470477. Hours of operation are M-F 9 AM to 9 PM with last walk-in accepted at 8:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM and holidays are 9 AM to 5 PM (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas) with last walk-in patient accepted at 4:30 PM. • Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours/Shawnee area has the ability to treat non-life threatening illnesses and injuries on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed). This service is extended to enrolled AST tribal members, Native American Veteran’s, IHS eligible Native Americans, Medicaid/SoonerCare pediatric patients, and BCBS covered AST non-Native employees who are the ages of 2 years and up. If you are a new patient to our health system and are in need of our extended hours services, please bring with you, your CDIB card, a second form of identification, social security card and health insurance card(s), if available. The location is 2029 South Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK. The phone number is (405)878-5850. Hours of operation are M-F 5 PM to 9 PM with last walk-in accepted at 8:30 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM with last walk-in accepted at 4:30 PM and closed Sundays and holidays. • 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) 4470300. • 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) 481-0815 to start intervention assistance for tribal youth. If it is an emergency or someone is at risk of harming themselves or others, please contact 911. • The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool continues to be a valuable tool with helping you decide what you need to do for compliance with the act. Please see the ACA tab at the ASTHA Health Program’s Website: http://www.asthealth.org/aca (Please visit our site today to find out what you need to do to protect yourself and your family)! • Emergency After Hours Pharmacy: If you experience an emergent issue after hours and receive a prescription that needs to be filled that same evening, AST Health has provided access for Tribal members only at three (3) approved Wal-green locations in Shawnee and Norman. You will need to submit your prescription and it is mandatory to identify yourself with your AST CDIB card and other appropriate ID. Then they shall fill your prescription. You will have a 5-day limited fill on your prescription. Upon the first work/business day, you can have the remaining balance of your prescription(s) transferred to your AST pharmacy in either Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill your remaining balance. The three (3) AST Health approved Walgreen service locations are: 1427 North Harrison Street or at 600 Shawnee Mall Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma or 615 West Main Street, Norman, Oklahoma. The Little Axe Health Center Drive-Thru Pharmacy is also available for emergency fills, for tribal members only, from: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM 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. 8 February 2017-Scheduled Closings February 2017 - Scheduled Closings DATE: TIME(S) CLOSED: Wed., Feb. 1st (1 Wed of month) Noon to 5 PM st DATE: TIME(S) CLOSED: th Mon., Feb. 20 Wed., Feb. 1st (President’s Day) st (1 Wed of month) DATE: All Day Noon to 5 PM Mon., Feb. 20th (President’s Day) Wed., Mar. 1 (1st Wed of month) DATE: All AST Health facilities CLOSED *Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) *PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9 AM to 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM) March 2017-Scheduled Closings All Day All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9 AM to 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM) TIME(S) CLOSED: st LOCATIONS: All AST HealthFebruary facilities2017-Scheduled CLOSED Closings *Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) *PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) LOCATIONS: Noon to 5 PM TIME(S) CLOSED: LOCATIONS: All AST Health facilities CLOSED March 2017-Scheduled Closings 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) *Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours re-OPENS *PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) LOCATIONS: All AST Health facilities CLOSED Wed., Mar. 1st **In thestevent of a weather cancellation affecting health services if you are unsure health is closed, please Noon to 5 PMor delay *Shawnee Clinic Extended Hoursorre-OPENS 5 PM till 9 if PM (last patient at 8:30 PM)call ahead. (1 Wed of month) Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, *PlusCare ShawneeClinic Clinicre-OPENS at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) ***Also, weather closures/delays will be posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health”, Twitter @ASTHealth and on of ASTHS website at www.asthealth.com. **In the event a weather cancellation or delay affecting health services or if you are unsure if health is closed, please call ahead. Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477 Tax Collections ***Also, weather closures/delays will be posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health”, Twitter @ASTHealth and on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.com. FY-2016 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 12/31/2016) FY-2016 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (Thru 12/31/16) TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL 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 $5,925.93 $250,000.00 $10,776.88 $1,609.65 $16,449.81 $1,052.86 $6,695.50 $200,000.00 $7,398.58 $460.78 $16,519.87 $7,697.88 $1,102.06 $150,000.00 $10,826.58 $919.02 $15,797.40 $17,197.56 $11,858.67 $3,055.61 $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $14,605.02 $10,799.58 $461.01 $2,698.05 $12,420.36 $12,691.64 $14,653.05 $16,595.49 $5,189.41 $150,000.00 $11,170.30 $2,232.26 $16,578.05 $15,084.70 TOTAL TAXES $146,183.66 $285,815.13 $238,772.61 $195,842.62 $203,998.11 $145,840.37 $200,254.72 Miscellaneous $223.45 $145.00 $300.00 $275.00 $146,407.11 $285,960.13 $239,072.61 $196,117.62 TOTAL COLLECTIONS NOTE: MAY $65.00 JUNE JULY $205.00 $120.00 $204,063.11 $146,045.37 $200,374.72 NOVEMBER DECEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL $233.28 $406.29 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $7,282.34 $7,690.76 $1,290.78 $2,064.62 $12,503.02 $12,592.24 $13,025.59 $15,117.38 $4,533.76 $4,285.55 $26,558.02 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $13,470.79 $22,690.04 $12,313.85 $1,369.93 $1,116.17 $1,239.90 $11,354.00 $13,675.35 $14,206.10 $12,240.89 $10,491.83 $5,809.62 $76,473.62 $2,200,000.00 $149,030.63 $17,728.84 $164,961.65 $136,074.58 $234,335.01 $287,871.29 $242,969.37 $302,258.94 $260,127.49 $2,744,269.32 AUGUST $221.46 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER $122.50 $234,556.47 $287,993.79 $200.00 $105.00 $515.15 $2,497.56 $243,169.37 $302,363.94 $260,642.64 $2,746,766.88 % OF TAXES COLLECTED 2.78% 80.09% 5.43% 0.65% 6.01% 4.95% $2,744,269.32 0.09% 100% $2,746,766.88 Song Demo Studio Services Available I can make a sound track for you’re songs, or offer song writing help. Also for those that like singing Karaoke, I can change the keys to your tracks. I can transfer your old LP albums to modern CD’s and clean them & much more. For free estimate call or text; Phil Bradley (405) 585-8801 9 Realty Department Reminder: • • • • • • • • • All trust land transactions must come through the Realty Office. Sales and/or any other trust land transactions must be authorized by the Realty Department and approved by the BIA. Any trust land transactions not involving the Realty Department are invalid. Please keep addresses current with the Office of the Special Trustee for Indians @ 1-888-678-6836. This will allow proper notification to be made to landowners on new leases and other information. Please keep addresses current with the Absentee Shawnee Enrollment Department. This allows the Realty Department to cross-reference landowner addresses with the OST. lease visit www.indiantrust.com whereabouts unknown/Oklahoma/Absentee Shawnee Tribe, to see if you or your relatives are on this list. Gift deed transactions will take time to get approved from the BIA. Negotiated sales must follow the proper procedures to ensure the transaction is considered for approval. A family member of a deceased landowner must initiate the probate process. If anyone has any questions, please contact the Realty Department @ (405) 275-4030. PROBATE MISSION STATEMENT The primary mission of the Division of the Probate is to compile inventories of the Indian Trust Assets and family information, and to coordinate the timely distribution of trust assets with the Office of Hearings and Appeals, Land Titles and Records Office and the Office of Special Trustee. The Division of Probate gathers information regarding decedent’s family and property and prepares it for adjudication by the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA). After OHA issues a probate order the Division works with other trust offices, such as the Office of Special Trustee for American Indians and the Land Titles and Records Office to distribute assets. In order for this to happen, the family of the decedent will need to contact the Absentee Shawnee Real Estate Division (Probate) to start the probate process. Should you have any questions, please contact Lea Tsotaddle at 405-275-4030 ext. 6248. AST FORUM This Social Media Facebook page, AST Forum was set-up for Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members, Tribal Workers and associates. Purpose of web page is to have a Forum to discuss Tribal Issues and possible solutions, also to share Tribal and family events which may occur. AST Forum is a creation of Mr. Calvin White. Currently there are 333 members of which may add new members to the group, I can only hope a good dialog and solutions will be discussed on the page. And maybe new friends will be made and old relatives will meet once again and find common ground, to make our Tribe just a little better. Sherman Tiger Media Director 10 Sunday Monday Sunday Monday Sunday Monday 5 12 12 19 19 26 26 Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday 1Wednesday 2 Tuesday 1 2Thursday Ham BakedPotato Potato 3 Ham Baked 1 2 Black eyed Peas Ham, Chez, Onions Black eyed Peas Ham, Chez, Ham Baked Potato Onions Cornbread BrocnnChez Chez Cornbread Broc Black eyed Peas Ham, Chez, Onions Apple Crisp Pudding Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Apple Crisp Pudding Friday Saturday Friday 3 3 Friday Grits Grits Bacon Bacon Grits Toast Toast Saturday 4 4 4Saturday Bacon Friday Saturday Cornbread Broc n Chez Toast 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Apple Crisp 9 Pudding 10 11 Chili Hot Dogs Chicken Beef Ham Tips Goulash Scrambled Eggs Baked Potato Grits Chili Hot Dogs Chicken Beef Tips Goulash Scrambled Eggs Onion, Chez Rice & Broc Casserole & Rice Greenbeans Gravy 6 7 Rice & Broc Casserole 8 10 Black eyed Peas9 Ham, Chez, Onions Bacon Onion, Chez & Rice Greenbeans Gravy 11 Chips Tossed Salad* Veggies Bread Chili Chips Hot Dogs Chicken Beef Veggies Tips Goulash ScrambledBiscuits Eggs Cornbread Broc n Chez Toast Tossed Salad* Bread Biscuits Peaches Plums Cake Apricots Onion, Chez Rice & Broc Casserole & Rice Greenbeans Gravy Peaches Plums Cake Apricots Apple Crisp Pudding 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Chips Tossed Salad* Veggies Bread Biscuits Chicken Fried Steak 14 Roast Beans Cereal 13 15 8 169 Spaghetti 17 5 6 7 10 1118 Peaches Plums Pot/Gravy Cakew/ Ham Apricots LTOP Mashed w/meatsauce Boiled Egg Chicken Fried Steak Roast Beans Spaghetti Cereal Chili Hot Dogs Chicken Beef Tips Goulash Scrambled Eggs Baked Beans Peas N Carrots Cornbread Tossed Salad* Sausage Patty 13 15 LTOP w/ Ham w/meatsauce 17 Boiled Onion, Chez 14 Mashed Rice Pot/Gravy &Pears Broc Casserole Rice 16 GravyEgg 18 Mixed Fruit Steak&fries BreadGreenbeans Sticks/Jell-O Baked Beans Peas N Carrots Cornbread Tossed Salad* Sausage Patty Chicken Fried Steak Roast Beans Veggies Spaghetti Bread Cereal Chips Tossed Salad* Biscuits 19 20 21 22 Steak fries 23 Bread Sticks/Jell-O 24 25 Mixed Pears LTOPFruit Mashed Pot/Gravy w/ Ham w/meatsauce Boiled Egg Peaches Plums Cake Apricots Chicken Salad Taco Casserole Salmon Patty French Toast Tossed Salad* Sausage Patty Patty 20 Baked Beans 21Peas N Carrots 22Cornbread 23 Mac 24Sausage 25 Sandwich Ranch Beans N Chez 12 13 Fruit 14 15Tossed 17 18 Mixed PearsLTOP Steak Bread16 Sticks/Jell-O Salad* Coleslaw Fruit Toast Chicken Salad Tacofries Casserole Salmon Patty French Fried Steak Roast Beans Spaghetti Cereal ASTChicken Complex Closed Chips/Pudding Peaches Applesauce Sandwich Ranch Beans 23 Mac N Chez 24 Sausage Patty 20 21 22 LTOP Pot/Gravy w/ Ham w/meatsauce Boiled Egg 25 26 27 28 Mashed LTOP Tossed Salad* Coleslaw ChickenPeas SaladN Carrots Taco Casserole SalmonTossed Patty Salad* French Sausage ToastFruit Baked Beans Cornbread Patty Hamburger Wieners N Kraut AST Complex Closed Chips/Pudding Sandwich Ranch Peaches Beans MacBread NApplesauce ChezSticks/Jell-O Sausage Patty Pork n Beans Bread Mixed Fruit Pears Steak fries 27 28 LTOPVeggies Tossed Salad* Coleslaw Fruit Pot. Salad 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Wieners N Kraut LTOP/Mixed Mandarin Oranges AST Hamburger Complex ClosedFruit Chips/Pudding Peaches Applesauce Chicken Salad Taco Casserole Salmon Patty French Toast Pork n Beans Bread 27 28 Sandwich Ranch Beans Mac N Chez Sausage Patty Pot. Salad Veggies Hamburger Wieners N Kraut LTOP Tossed Salad* Coleslaw Fruit LTOP/Mixed Fruit Mandarin Oranges PorkAST n Beans Bread Complex Closed Chips/Pudding Peaches Applesauce Pot. TO Salad Veggies NOT GOING BE HOME!!! LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM 26 27 28 Oranges LTOP/Mixed Fruit Mandarin CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 Hamburger Wieners N Kraut EXT 6227Pork or 6270 BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM n Beans Bread OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER Pot. Salad Veggies NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM LTOP/Mixed Fruit Mandarin Oranges CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 Sunday 5 Tuesday Monday EXT 6227 or 6270 EMERGENCY NUMBERS NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER CALL AND LET US KNOW ATASSISTANCE 405-275-4030 EMERGENCY EXT 6227 or 6270 HEARTLINE EMERGENCY OR NOTIFY YOUR TO DRIVER NOT GOING BE HOME!!! CALLTRIBAL AND LET POLICE US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 TRIBALEXT EMERGENCY 6227 or 6270MANAGER OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER SHERIFF BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM Police, Fire, Ambulance 911 BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM State of Oklahoma 211 LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM Absentee Shawnee 405-275-3200 Absentee Shawnee 405-740-1562 (Cell) BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM CITY POLICE CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 405-273-1727 405-273-2121 405-273-5272 405-273-2157 Pottawatomie County Shawnee Shawnee Pottawatomie County SHERIFF CITY POLICE HEALTH DEPT. 405-701-8888 405-321-1600 405-749-1591 Cleveland County Norman Cleveland County OG&E Report Power Outage CANADIAN VALLEY 405-272-9595 1-800-522-6870 405-382-3680 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HIGHWAY PATROL 1-800-522-0206 405-425-4385 State of Oklahoma Road Conditions 11 Power Outage IMPORTANT INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION Norman, Oklahoma – The safety of our patients and employees is paramount in any emergency or inclement weather situation, and the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System (ASTHS) recognizes the fact that inclement weather and other emergencies can affect ASTHS’ ability to open (or remain open) for seeing patients and the employees’ ability to get to work (or to get home). For our patients, we strive to keep the health system closed for the briefest period of time possible. However for impending inclement weather - we are offering the following suggestions for our patients: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Please be sure to call ahead with your prescription re-fill needs within the allotted timeframe (24 hour fill time). Please be sure to pick-up your medications (during non-weather event days) from pharmacy so that you will not go without during inclement weather. Please make sure your patient contact information is up-to-date (such as phone number and email addresses) for notifications. Please call ahead before venturing out into bad weather to see if we are open or closed.  Little Axe Health Center (405) 447-0300  Shawnee Clinic & SC Extended Hours (405) 878-5850  PlusCare Clinic (405) 447-0477 Watch for AST closure announcements on OKC’s local news channels. Follow AST Health on Facebook at Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health for the latest announcements. Follow us on Twitter @ASTHealth; or ASTHS website www.asthealth.org With the anticipation of electricity outages, the ASTHS recommends to fully charge your cell phones beforehand. The ASTHS encourages all patients to please stay safe and weather aware. 12 13 ASTHS Public Health Department: From ASTHS Public Health From Department: February is American Heart Month February is American Heart Month February is American Heart Month the Publicwould Healthlike Department like some to provide youinformation with February is American Heart Month and the Public Health and Department to providewould you with helpful about heart health and risk factors leading tosome hearthelpful disease. Heart disease the health leadingand cause death in Native Americans. factors information about is heart risk of factors leading to heart disease. Some Heart risk disease is for heart diseases, such as genetics, we are not able to control. Most risk factors can be decreased or eliminated by making lifestyle changes. These lifestyle changes are not the leading cause ofbecome death ineasier. Native You Americans. Some risk factors heartofdiseases, such asthings: genetics, always easy to make but with some practice can start by doing one orformore the following we are not able to control. Most risk factors can be decreased or eliminated by making lifestyle changes. • Maintain a healthy blood pressure or control high blood pressures. If you suspect high blood pressure, make an appointment with your health These lifestyle not always easy todays make with some practice easier. can appointment. Sometimes care provider. Measure your bloodchanges pressureare at home for several in abut row, keep a record andbecome take it with youYou to your we have “white coatstart syndrome” our blood pressures will always be elevated during your visit to the clinic. Your home measurements will by doing and one or more of the following things: help your provider better assess your blood pressure and plan treatment options. • Monitor and lower your cholesterol if it is elevated. Our bodies have both “good” and “bad” fats and a proper amount of each is required pressure, make an appointment with your health care provider. Measure your needed. blood Talk to your health care to be healthy. We can maintainblood a good balance of each by eating right, but sometimes medications are also provider about your cholesterolpressure levels. at home for several days in a row, keep a record and take it with you to your • Prevent or control diabetes. Having diabetesSometimes greatly increases your risk heart disease. or controlling diabetes will lower your appointment. we have “white coatfor syndrome” and ourPreventing blood pressures will risk. If you have diabetes, make sure to follow you and your provider’s treatment plan for controlling blood sugars. • Stop smoking. Cigarette smoke and second hand smoke exposure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. When you smoke it is not only provider yourfor blood pressure and plan treatment options. harmful to you, but also to those aroundbetter you. assess Your risk disease decreases more the longer you abstain from smoking. • Monitorof and lower increases your cholesterol it is elevated. bodies have “good” Limit alcohol use. Excessive amounts alcohol blood ifpressure, whichOur increases the both risk of heartand disease, heart attack, and stroke. Use alcohol in moderation and “bad” alwaysfats useand alcohol responsibly. a proper amount of each is required to be healthy. We can maintain a good • Exercise regularly. Get at least balance 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. Exercise theTalk body of each by eating right, but sometimes medications are alsokeeps needed. to strong your and contributes to healthy weight which lowers risk for heart disease. As always, consult your health care provider before starting any exercise regimen. • Eat healthy. Eat smaller portions at meal time and choose nutritious, heart-healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables. Limit sodium and trans  care Prevent or control diabetes. Having diabetes greatly increases your riskand for heart disease. fats. Consult with your health provider or a nutritionist for more heart healthy food options nutritious food choices. • or controlling lower your risk.meditate, If you haveordiabetes, make sure to Getting the right amount of Reduce stress. There are manyPreventing ways to reduce stress.diabetes You canwill exercise, laugh, even deep breathe. sleep also reduces stress. All offollow theseyou stress can help you reduce your risk of heart andreducers your provider’s treatment plan for controlling blooddisease. sugars.  Maintain a healthy blood pressure or control high blood pressures. If you suspect high always be elevated during your visit to the clinic. Your home measurements will help your health care provider about your cholesterol levels.  your Stophealth smoking. Cigarette and second hand smoke exposure risk making of Ultimately, taking responsibility for is up to you,smoke but there are programs available to increases assist youthe with changes such as quitting smoking. Contact the Public Health Department for more information. heart disease and stroke. When you smoke it is not only harmful to you, but also to those It’s not too late to get a flu shot around you. Your risk for disease decreases more the longer you abstain from smoking. It is not too late to get a flu vaccine if you haven’t received one yet. Flu season peaks from December to February so now is as good a time as any to get your flu shot. Everyone six months of age and older should get a yearly flu vaccination. Contrary to popular belief, the flu shot DOES NOT give you the flu. The most common reaction to the flu shot in adults is soreness, redness or swelling at the spot where the shot was given and usually only lasts a couple of days. Protect yourself from the flu and contact your health care provider for an appointment or visit the Plus Care or Shawnee Extended Hours Clinics for a walk-in appointment today! References: http://www.cdc.gov/DHDSP/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_aian.htm http://heart.arizona.edu/heart-health http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/american_heart_month.htm 14 F E B RUA RY 2 017 Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day Tips H E A RT H E A LT H M O N T H  Gift a poem or handmade Valentine instead of sweets What is heart disease? What are the signs and symptoms? Are you at risk for heart disease? Can heart disease be prevented?  Give a fresh fruit basket instead of chocolates Learn the answers to these questions and more and get a free  If you do receive sweets or chocolates, enjoy them blood pressure screening at one of the following events. in moderation Friday, February 3rd, 2017* 1:00-3:00 Little Axe Health Center lobby *This is also Go Red for Women Day Thursday, February 9th, 2017 11:00-1:00 Title 6, Shawnee Friday, February 17th, 2017 1:00-3:00 Shawnee Clinic lobby Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 11:00-1:00 Little Axe Resource Center  Go for a long, romantic walk & make it a regular habit. 30 minutes of activity most days of the week is healthy  Prepare a candle lit dinner at home using a heart healthy recipe, or try an old favorite recipe with healthy ingredient substitutions  If eating out, order one entrée to share: Restaurant servings are often enough for two-splitting will keep you from overdoing it  Consider sending heart healthy snacks to children’s school celebrations-even stickers, pencils or other inexpensive tokens instead of sweets Your sweetheart may have the key to your heart, but eating healthy and being physically active can be the key to a healthier heart For more information contact Public Health Nursing 405-447-0300 ext. 7190 or 7997 15 Augustine Spybuck Johnson On January 6, 2017, the creator called home our beloved Augustine “Oogie” Spybuck Johnson. She was a wonderful and dedicated wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say many thanks to family members, friends and neighbors for the acts of kindness and sympathy: visits, food, service, and kind words spoken to our family. We want to express special appreciation to George Blanchard for his guidance, words of comfort, and caring during this difficult time. The family would also like to express their gratitude to Ike Gibson, John Johnson, Anthony Johnson, Duke Blanchard, Jane Werst, Judy Bender, Leonard and Serena Foreman, Meredith Wapakeche, Donna Butler, Mary Johnson, AST Maintenance Department, and many others who helped prepare food and continue on with our traditional rites. It was such a blessing to her and us to have so many helping hands. Augustine will always be remembered for her love of family and friends. Nee ya wa, Herb, Shannon, and Herbie Johnson & JoAnn Spybuck Watson and Margie Spybuck Kinsey Augustine Spybuck Johnson Born: August 14, 1947 Passed Away: January 6, 2017 Interment: Family Home Place Cemetery Tecumseh, Oklahoma LAND BUY BACK PROGRAM The Department of Interior recently advised they are expanding their schedule for implementing the Land Buy Back Program and adding 63 additional locations for the period of 2018 through 2021. This program began making offers in 2013. It has paid over $740 million to individual landowners and restored the equivalent of nearly 1.5 million acres to tribal governments. This expansion brings the number of locations being planned for the program to 105. This total includes 96 percent of all landowners with fractionated interests and more than 98 percent of both purchasable fractional interests and equivalent acres in Program eligible areas. There are currently about 245,000 landowners holding approximately 3 million fractional interests across Indian Country. The intent of the Buy Back program is to partner with tribal governments to stimulate new opportunities so that tribes can operate more efficiently, enter into community discussions and create plans that ensure lands stay in trust. The Program implements the land consolidation component of the Cobell settlement which provided $1.9 billion to purchase fractional interests in trust or restricted land from willing sellers at fair market value within a ten year window. If a fractional land interest owner decides to sell their fraction you will receive a payment directly into your individual Indian Money (IM) account. The lands purchased through this process are immediately restored to tribal trust ownership to benefit the community and tribal members. In the upcoming months a Program representative will be communicating with our tribe on the process and its implementation. Our tribe is on the new expanded Program list and members with eligible fractional interests are encouraged to call the Trust Beneficiary Call Center (Call Center) at 888-678-6836 and indicate whether you are a willing seller and/or to update contact information. By registering as a willing seller it does NOT commit you to selling your land, nor will it guarantee an offer will be extended; it merely identifies your interest and assist in advancing planning. Individual landowners can contact the Call Center, Office of the Special Trustee or BIA office to learn more about your land and options available to you. You can also visit the Program site at: https://www.doi.gov/buybackprogram/ programimplementation-schedule. 16 Let us help... With your cooling bill this summer If you live in Pottawatomie or Cleveland counties and have a C.D.I.B. card you may qualify for the L.I.H.E.A.P Program 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225 Come and apply Starting in May thru September 2016 The L.I.H.E.P Program will pay for • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • NOTARIZED TITLE • NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE or PURCHASE AGREEMENT • LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments) • LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien) All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Department of Social Services (405) 275-4030, Ext. 6225 Annette Wilson, Social Services *TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS* The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department: Note: You may be asked to provide supporting documentation for verification purposes. These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are available in hard copy at the Education Department office or for download at www.astribe.com. • • • • • • Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year. Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients and one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses. Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the calendar year or per program. Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any accredited college or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline for application submission is March 31st of each year. *ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER* All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application. Attention: Applications for fall 2016 must be received or postmarked by June 15, 2016. All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services and select Education. For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 1800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. 17 1-4 YEARS 5-8 YEARS 9-12 YEARS 13-16 YEARS 17- OVER YEARS $0.25 A DAY $85 $75 $55 $35 $15 ASTHS 2016 Employee of the Year The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System is happy to announce Mr. John nney, Shawnee Clinic Housekeeping/Maintenance, as the winner of the 2016 ASTHS 2016 Employee of the Year h Employee of the Year Award. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Systemare is happy to announce Throughout the calendar year, health employees nominated each month by Mr. John McKinney, Shawnee Clinic Housekeeping/Maintenance, w health staff, supervisors or even AST health patients for aAward. “job well done”. An as the winner of the 2016 Health Employee of the Year calendar year, health employees areatnominated dual isThroughout selected outthe of the nomination pool and announced each monthly town each month by fellow health staff, supervisors or even AST health taff meeting. At the conclusion of the last year, all 12 Employee of the Month patients for a “job well done”. An individual is selected out of the reesnomination were put to pool a voteand by health staff, votes tallied and thetown winner announced announced at each monthly hallwas staff meeting. At the conclusion of the Staff last year, all 12 Employee of the s year’s January Town Hall meeting. comments regarding Mr. McKinney’s Month honorees were put to a vote by health staff, votes tallied and vement was “itwas was well deserved”, “it couldn’t have happened to a friendlier the winner announced at this year’s January Town Hall meeting. Staff“he comments regarding Mr. McKinney’s on” and always has a willing-to-help attitude”.achievement was “it was well deserved”, “it couldn’t have happened to a friendlier person” and “he always has a willing-to-help attitude”. Congratulations John! Congratulations John! SMOKING CESSATION GROUP Facilitator: Marvin Smith, LPC, LADC Little Axe Health Center’s Behavioral Health Department (405)447-0300 or (405)701-7987 This service is offered on Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Start date: To be determined (group dates are typically set once an adequate number of participants have signed up for services). • Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. • More than 16 million people have at least one disease caused by smoking. • Smokers are 30-40 times more likely to develop type II diabetes that non-smokers. • 5.6 million Children will die early due to smoking. Course objectives: • Understand the economical, medical, and social effects of cigarette consumption. • Gain knowledge of why people engage in tobacco use. • Establish personal consequences associated to your use. • Develop and gain coping skills to facilitate a smoke-free lifestyle. 18 FEBRuary 2017 BIRTHDAYS Alford, Dianne Susan Alford, Laurie Leann Alford, Makenzie Raychel Alford, Nicholas Blake Alford, Paul Henry Almanza, Sacha Blue Renee Arellano, Jennifer Lynn Argueta, Oneonta Marie Armstrong, Dusty Ridge Asbridge, Sandra Lilrene Atwara, Honey Nicole Barnard, Kevin Michael Battiest, Phyllis Leeann Belden, Florene Belden, Lois Little Creek Bennett, Blaine Mattingly Berryhill, Valerie Lynn Bettelyoun, Amber Dawn Bettelyoun, Anthony Bryce Bettelyoun, Lea Dawn Bittle, Joshua Jacob Blanchard Craig, Carolyn Jean Blanchard Sr, Leland Dale Blanchard, Aaron Gabriel Blanchard, Cache Lewis Blanchard, Caden Briar Blanchard, Charles Eugene Blanchard, Joshua James Blanchard, Kellice Lee Blanchard, Rikki Rechele Blanchard, Sierrah Delyn Blanchard, Taylor Jordan Blanchard, Thurman Leon Blanchard, Velma Mae Bowles, Melissa Carole Boyd, Laura Lynn Bread, Charles Michael Bread, Dina Adele Breeding, Kinsley Reece Brokeshoulder-Tyner, Tammy Lynn Brown III, Curtis Jermain Brown, Cody Wayne Brown, Lisa Renee Bryant, Isis Aponi Bullen, Myles Robert Campbell, Mikayla Jo Carlson, Scottina Dakota Carnes, Kylee Aleea Lynn Carr, Adoree Celeste Checotah, Eric Wayne Cloud, Doris ( Elephant ) Coddington, William Michael Cooper, Dade Luke Allen Copeland, Val Rochelle Cottrell, Ryan Thomas Cozad, Anastasia E-mah-doh Creek-Harjo, Josiah Sage Crider, Eric Russell Crocker, Dorothea Carolyn Csoma, Alexander Attila Daugherty, Kenneth Daugherty, Mikenna Hope Daugherty, Serena Mae Davis, Meghan Paige De Shazo, Heather Ann Dean, Minnie Bear Deardorff, Cynthia Ann Deckard, Dakota Dale Deer, Kylee Taryn Deer, Michael Neil Deere, Adina Ann DeLodge, Lena Ruby Rhianna DeLodge, Ruby Leigh Digilio, Brandin Anthony Digilio, Bryon Andrew Downs, Camden Blake Downs, Cayden James Dragoo, Micah Lashaun D. Edwards, Kenneth Lee Ellis, Austin Chase Ellis, Jeremy Michael Ellis, Jessica Lyn Ellis, Leroy Emmons, Brian Ross Engledowl, Jasey Belle Fenner, Kayana Isabelle Ferrell, Ethan Shawn Fixico, Stephen Anthony Floyd, Jane Elizabeth Foreman, Joshua Daniel Foreman, Richard Eli Frazier, Devon Leanne Geissler, Stephanie Dayle Gibson Jr., Ronald Lewis Gibson, Kylakay Virginia Gibson, Paige Nycole Gibson, Paul Brian Gillihan, Dezirea Kristyne Gilman, Juanita Gomez, Wilma Sue Goodman, Blake Samuel Granstrom, Gayla Sue Grass, Avis Elaine Grass, Wayne Gravel, Olivia Jane Hale, Taliyah Marie Haley, Sasha Mae Hall, Matteson Roi Ham, Jerred Mace Ham, Rhonda Juliene Harder, Ruth Ellen Harjo, Benjamin Ray Harper, Pauline Aileen S. Hartfield, Jazlynn Shae Harvey, Hally Marie Hayes, Donna Kay Elkins Hayes, Jocelyn Cynthia Lorene Hernandez, Erica Ann Herrera, Robert Manuel Hibdon, Kendra Nicole Hilderbrand, Amy Beth Hill, Stephen Allen Hood III, Warren Weslyon Hood, Dakota Zane Hood, Moria Oloizia Hunter, Audrey Della Huntington, Bradford Paul Hurst, Joseph Douglas Skinner Ibarra, Angel Antonio Irvin, Nathaniel Konrad Jimerson Jr., Robert Jobe, Alexa Lee Johnson Jr., Foster Calvin Johnson Jr., Mark Benjamin Johnson, Cleta Joyce Blanchard Johnson, Cooper Allen Johnson, Grayling Wade Johnson, Henry Kirby Johnson, Jacob Jordan Johnson, Marc Anthony Johnson, Mark Benjamin Johnson, Michael Jeremy Johnson, Pauline Virginia Johnson, Rahstin Allyn Sabbestiun Johnson, Sandra Kay Johnson, Tiffany Sheri Johnston, Diana Sue Alford Jones III, Timothy Dale Jones, Willie Lee Judkins, Ashley Ann Keith, Andy Ronin Kelly, Ryan Michael Kennedy, Kade Andrew Kickapoo, Derek Anthony Kirby, Gage Robert Kitchen, Amber Elisabeth Knight, Natalie Jean Krackenberger, Sharon Lea Krejci, Ronald Dylan Kupczynski, Joseph Martin Lalehparvaran, Ali Jordan Laplant, Scotty Alan Lasarge, Amos Dewayne Lavell, Jade Daniel Leath, Mary Loyse Lehman, Joenita Leigh Lena-Tiger, Camille Dawn Lewis, Elain Kay Lewis, Pamela Lynn Limbaugh, Jodi Kathleen Little Axe Eckles, Debra Lynn Little Axe Sr., Danny Little Axe, Ronald Dean Little Charley Jr., Scott Little Creek, Larry Dwight Littlebear, Brooklyn Shay Littlebear, Grant Edwin Littlebear, Laura Jan Littlecreek, Cynthia Marie Littlehead, Gary Lynn Longhorn, Lindsey Marie Longhorn, Nathan Neil Lowe, Kara Michelle Lowe, Taylor Makayla Lumpmouth, Wynona Lee Maddux, Jonathan Webster Tiger Mahardy, Jeffery Andrew Mann, Colby Lee Richard Markwardt, Ethan Thomas Marshall, Denia Kay Martinez, Erica Inez Martinez, Hayden Loa Martinez, Jasmine Consuelo Martinez, Shawnee Danielle Masquas, Cora Irene Masquas, Elysia Rose Masquas, Joshiah Lee May, Gina Lanette McDaniel, Kelsey Layne McDoulett, John William McDowell, Farrell Ramon McKane, Sidna Rae Lenee McKinney, Ellen Marie Medina, Elizabeth Ruth Ann Medina, Trinity Lynn Tiger Melton, Jaycie Taylor Miller, Cari Denise Miner, Veda Jorene Minesinger, Joshua Brooker Minesinger, Seth Wildcat Mitchell, Benito Miquel Travis Mohawk, Cherokee Cheyenne Molina Jr., Charles B. Moore, Alexia Saranda Moore, Thomas Joseph William Randall Morton, Joseph Ohland Mount, Glenda Dawn Murdock Jr., Steven Alan Murdock Sr., Steven Alan Musick, Michael Thomas Nail, Gregory Thomas Neely, Ethan Ray Novick, River Elaine-Monique Odell, Ronnie Lynn Owens, Beau Wesley Laine Owings, Abigail Rose Panther-Davis, Tammie Rae Panther, Lydia Denise 19 Panther, Shawn Dell Parker, John Wendall Gage Perez, Tesla Nichole Perkins, Miranda Deann Perry, Georgia Grace Perry, Sierra Breanna Peter, Kalina Nicole Pine, Jeremiah Andrew Ponce, Aisaiah Anthony Oscar Pyrch, Jesse Kellen Quraishi, Ibraheem Bin Khalil Raisbeck Jr., David Nathaniel Raisbeck, Samantha Storm Raisbeck, Samuel Walter Ramirez III, Florentino Ramirez, Mariah Fay-Ann Ramirez, Matias Noah Reyes, Isabel Fe Richey, Kodi Rae Jolynn Ridenour, Sydney Bree Rigg, DeeAnn Onahwag Riley, Hulbutta Kotcha Robbins, Blake Anthony Robbins, Taylar Paige Robison, Ariana Michelle Rolette, Cheryl Lynn Rolette, Madison Fox Grant Rolette, Madison Joy Rowan, Damian Eugene Runsabove, Honor Mae Sams, Christine Lorraine Sanchez, Kianna Paola Seber, Peyton Eddie Serena, Laveda Shawnee, LaNayah JaN’aee Sheets, Angela Christy Simpson, Christian Jacob Simpson, Cody Lee Slate, Patricia Ann Slayton, Brooke Danielle Sloat, Douglas James Sloat, Meika Ladon Sloat, Newton D Smith, Cynthia Diane Daugherty Smith, Marvin Smith, Samuel Ryan Smith, Zackery James Snake, Alvin Matthew Snake, Julia DeAnn Snake, Kenneth Lee Snake, Lewis George Snake, Stewart Lancer Soap, Sally Clarice Solomon, Billie Jean Tiger Spoon, Edward Joe Spoon, Justin Tyler Spoon, Paisley Rennea Spybuck, Garland Charles Spybuck, Gavan Wayne Spybuck, Roberta Ann Stevenson, Jodean Ann Stoudemire, Naviah DeAnne Strain, Gerald Tousley Stryker, Doyle Chad Stryker, Laurel Brad Sullivan, Aizah Vanesse Sullivan, Marcus Lee Sutton Jr., Jeremy Ray Switch, Sabrina Lee Switch, Sophia Michelle Tahah, Barton Dale Talton, Dacia Arie Talton, Kaydince James Taryole, Laura Lee Tascier, Sarah Isabelle Tello-Faz, Maria delaLuz Terrell, Xavier Thomas Jackson Thompson, Asher Bryce Thorpe Jr., Edwin James Thorpe Lena, Janice Gail Thorpe, Edwin James Tiger, Karman Rose Daylee Tiger, Kevin Richard Dewayne Tiger, Soaryn Edward Matthew Tiger, Tammy Cindie Ladawn Tiger, Tyler Matthew Trussell, Sherry Lynn Uchida, Denise Louise Uchida, Kevin Micheal Vaughn, Dylan Thomas Wade, Justin Lee Walker, Robert Stanley Warrior, Anthony Louis Warrior, Pamela Sue Washington, Olvie Winston Watkins, Destiney Shae Watkins, Jayana Laneis Watson, Adriana Renae Watson, Brent Grynnel Watson, Peyton Deshae Wheeler, Emily Anne Wheeler, Leah J. Whims, Madison Mackenzie White Thunder, Shelby Lynn White, Christopher Alan Whittaker, Caiden Skye Whittaker, Joshua Jay W. Wiley, Prince John Bowen Wilkinson, Kaelynn Rayann Williams, Brennan Marie Williams, Kaylee Nicole Williams, Kevin Bruce Wilson Harjo, Reta Marie Wilson, Adam Lee Wilson, Mariana Danyel Wilson, Melvin Wayne Wilson, Zelma Jo Womack, Che`le Caye Wood, Judith A. Wood, Ryan Ashley Yamutewa, Chebon Dale Happy Birthday! I Love You Lots, Baby Landyn Happy Birthday! to my beautiful nieces CHELE WOMACK & STEPHANIE GEISSLER Hope you both have a wonderful day! Love Aunt Rhonda y a d h t r i B Happy Mom Velma Blanchard WE LOVE YOU! MARVIN & SHERRY Happy 25th Birthday February 3rd Shelby Lynn White Thunder Happy Birthday Paige Gibson & Bart Tahah From, uncle marv & Aunt Sherry Love - Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Sheldon, Shelsie, Bryson, “Mowgli”, “Hambuga” and the rest of the Family. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! MARV We Love You, Sherry, Jordan, Jake, & China HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANICE LENA! From Marvin & Sherry 20 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Joshua Foreman Eat Lots of Cake! Thank You for Your Recycling Efforts Thanks to all who participated in the recycling y a d h t r i B effort in 2016, OEH was able to collect over 6 tons of cardboard and over a ton of paper. By recycling these materials, we have saved 6,440 kWh of energy, 16 barrels of oil, 93.6 million Btu’s of energy, 7,000 gallons of water, 60 pounds of air pollutants, 17 trees, and over HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! 57 cubic yards of landfill space. With a great effort we can make 2017 an even better year for recycling and saving our resources. Thank To my sugarbabies Kantynn, Kanynn & LynnLei Kaseca you! Love You Bunches, Granny & Grandpa REALTOR® 405-205-7922 mjmaxwell@kw.com justlistedhomesinoklahomacity.com 1624 SW 122nd Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73170 157561 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated Mary Jane Maxwell Contact me to find out more! 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For more information, please contact Buster Bread or Chrissy Wiens at (405) 364-7298. McKenna Watson Fitness Technician AST Diabetes and Wellness Program The goal of the diabetes and wellness program is to provide a supportive resource to tribal members who are currently diagnosed with diabetes, or at risk and seeking information and/or support for diabetes and personal health. The program will offer guidance on healthy lifestyle changes such as eating healthy, exercise tips including workout classes with our two certified trainers, and keys to reducing stress. The AST Resource Center fitness room hours are: Monday-Friday 6:00am - 9:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday CLOSED For more information on the many exciting opportunities available for our tribal community please call our clinic at 405-7017977 or visit our website at www.asthealth.org (Then navigate to our Diabetes and Wellness section under the services section.) 22 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Cardio Kickboxing 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Core ‘N More 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Chrissy Wiens LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Tabata Interval 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Buster Bread LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Strength Circuit 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center “Core ‘N More”- Core training mixed with strength and aerobic exercises to improve total body strength. Aerobic Circuit 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center “Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at developing strength through pre-determined training stations. “Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing techniques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system. 23 “Tabata Interval”- A time-efficient aerobic training system aimed at burning calories and improving cardiovascular fitness. PHILLIP S. ELLIS FOR OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR To my fellow tribal members, My name is Phillip S. Ellis and I’m running for the Office of the Governor for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. I was born November 28, 1962 as the first born son to Aileen (Little Axe) Ellis and Russell Ellis. My maternal grandparents were Frank and Edna Little Axe and my paternal grandparents were Charles and Joyce Ellis. I was raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma and I’ve been married for 23 years with one daughter, Kimberly (Absentee Shawnee). I served in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged. I hold a BS from Arizona State University and an MS from the University of Tulsa. My past professional work experience has primarily been in public accounting (both audit and tax) and with Native American governments (both administration and accounting). I was recently approved to take the CPA examination in Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Board of Accountancy; which I intend to complete within 18 months. Personally, to stay in shape and active I practice free style martial arts and occasionally play golf. I’m a member of the First Indian Baptist Church of Cushing. Since August 2016, I’ve been employed by our Tribe working as a Financial Analyst in the Finance Department. Working for our Tribe has been both rewarding and given me the opportunity to take an active role in participating in our Tribe. But more importantly, it’s allowed me to recognize the needs, challenges, and problems facing us both from an internal and external standpoint. For example, how do we as a group save, protect, and promote our culture and our language? Or where do we as a group stand in providing for our health care needs now and in the future? How do we fund our ever growing financial needs? Or how do we improve the collaboration and communication among our programs and departments to better deliver services to ourselves? How are we going to adjust to the changes that are sure to come under President Trump? The needs, challenges, and problems are too many to list. I strongly feel that I have the background, ability, and leadership style to work in a collaborative effort to lead our Tribe going forward. Moreover, I can work with a variety of people and organizations, both internally and externally, and understands the complexities of the 21st century while appreciating the unique culture that we possess. I will, and expect those around me, to work within boundaries of the Constitution of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma and any applicable law that governs us. While at the same time taking advantage of preferences afforded us under law as a Tribe to further the goals and objectives of our Tribe. Can I do it alone? No; I need you. I need your input and ideas. We, as a people, need you and your input and ideas. Over the coming weeks I’d like to meet as many of you as possible in person and get to know you, and you get to know me. I’d like for you to hear my ideas. For those of you may not be able to meet me in person I’m on Facebook, LinkedIn, or just sent me an e-mail. Phillie28@hotmail.com. I’d love to hear from you. Warm regards, Phillip S. Ellis ATHEDA W. FLETCHER FOR TRIBAL SECRETARY Dear Absentee Tribal Members: My name is Atheda W. Fletcher and I am soliciting your support in my pursuit of the position of Tribal Secretary. I decided to seek this office because I realize that our Tribe has come to a critical crossroad. It is the time for us to join together to ensure our Tribe remains viable, successful and above all, works together to determine how we want to achieve goals that will secure our Tribal’s future. My goal is to work diligently with our Tribal leaders to provide all of our Tribal Members more services and secure the future for our Tribal children and elders. Never has it been more important to elect a person who can represent your voice; someone who is willing to act in the Tribe’s best interest and bring a higher level of cooperation and management to the forefront. I believe that I am capable of meeting the challenge and I look forward to the work ahead. A bit of history, my mother is an Absentee Tribal Member and her name is Martha Ellis Edwards. She is the daughter of Sargent Ellis and Anna Bullfrog. My mother and father honored tribal traditional, but realized that their children needed the ability to navigate both worlds; therefore, we were encouraged to seek higher education and training, and we did. My brothers, John Edwards, Lee Edwards and Glen Edwards, were strong supporters of our Tribe and served in various capacities. My credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma where I was successful in maintaining a high level GPA and a place on the President’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls. I 24 was also given the Multicultural Student Services Certificate of Academic Excellence. I give credit to the Absentee Tribe’s Education Program for providing me with assistance in my educational pursuit. Without this assistance, I may not have been able to complete my education. It is this type service as well as others that I want to help preserve for our Tribal Members. I stand now to share my experience and skills with the Tribe. My most recent professional experience included working for a Fortune 100 corporation for over ten years where I managed a multimillion dollar program and other high-level, high-value programs. My skill set well equips me with the ability to successfully manage the various programs that are the responsibility of the Tribal Secretary. I joined the Thunderbird Entertainment Centers’ Board of Directors one year ago, and I am learning through this experience just how important it is to be proactive in the protection of our Tribal assets. If elected, I will work diligent with tribal leaders to ensure that the Tribe realizes maximum benefit from our assets. I am committed to work solely in the best interest of the Tribe. My goal is to support and work closely with our current and hopefully future governor, Edwina Butler-Wolf. I know that Edwina and I will make it our top priority to build a stronger and more prosperous Tribe. I ask that you cast your vote for me in March, 2017. Atheda W. Fletcher JOHN SOAP FOR OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Hello Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members, My name is John Soap and I am a candidate for the office of Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. To let you all know more about me, I am the grandson of William Lee Wilson and the great-grandson of Harry Aaron Wilson (Uck-ko-duh-stuc) and Gertrude Elephant Wilson (Nah-she-wah-bah-mah). I was born in Shawnee at Mission Hill Hospital just across the street from our tribal complex. I started my childhood here in Johnson, Oklahoma going to school at North Rock Creek and Earlsboro kindergarten thru 2nd grade. In the third grade I was going to school at Acme when my parents divorced. My mother moved to Oklahoma City and my father moved to Houston Texas. Later my mother moved to Tulsa and I spent most of my elementary school years at Concho Indian School but I did go to school in Houston, OKC, and Tulsa because sometimes I would rather be with my parents and I would go home to be with them for half a semester or so. I went to Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah and graduated in 1984. After I graduated from Sequoyah I got married and started a family in Dallas, Texas. I lived in Dallas working for myself as a tile contractor. I always wanted to come back to Shawnee from the day my parents’ divorce was final when I was 8 years old. So I came back in 1996 and got a job right away working on the new cancer center at the then Shawnee Regional Hospital doing the tile work. I applied for Absentee Shawnee housing and was approved for a Mutual help home. My sons and I moved in November 1999. The AST Housing provided me my first stable home in my life, I am forever grateful. In 2005 I enrolled into Seminole State College, received my associates degree in 2007, went on to East Central University and received my bachelor’s degree in 2009, and then went on to Langston University and received my Master’s degree in 2013. The Absentee Shawnee Education Program assisted me all the way through my college education, I am forever grateful. I am fortunate to be able to give my Absentee Shawnee tribe a return on their investment. With the help of the Absentee Shawnee Health Systems, I am now a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and most importantly, I am a billable provider for our clinic. So as you can see the Absentee Shawnee tribe has helped me in the most positive way in my life and career. I love my tribe and I am very thankful for my tribe. With that said, I do not want to run a negative campaign. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is a great tribe and we can even get better. We can do that with Teamwork in Leadership!!! Here is a snapshot at my resume. • School Board member Shawnee Public Schools 2015-present. • Outpatient Therapist LPC,CRC Absentee Shawnee Tribe 2014-present • Director of Vocational Rehabilitation Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Feb. 2014-June 2014 • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Delaware Nation 2011 -2014 • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes 2010-2011 • Self-employed Tile and Marble installer 1984-2010 • Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Langston University 2013 • Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from East Central University 2009 • Associate’s Degree in Behavioral Science from Seminole State College 2007 AST CAMPAIGN LETTERS As of press time, Media department has received many campaign letters from candidates, but in Media’s communication with AST Election Commission NONE of background checks have come back. Also We (Media) need either Campaign letters or articles in either word or pdf file to put in newsletter, We have received one letter from Andrew Warrior in a plain e-mail, we responded to Mr. Warrior, requesting such an file as of press time nothing was returned to us. It is up to candidates to write and submit letters for publication. It is not Media’s responsibility to produce campaign letters. Thank You Sherman Tiger AST Media Director 25 baby teeth. When a cavity reaches the pulp (the nerve) inside the tooth, it enters the bloodstream and can cause an infection. 3 – Baby teeth allow the child to develop good oral hygiene habits. It is much easier to teach a child the right brushing and flossing habits when they are young than it is to retrain an older child who has had bad habits for years. I do think parents should use the time before their children’s permanent teeth come in to teach them how to take care of their teeth. This means brushing and flossing for them. Most children are not capable of properly brushing and flossing till age 9. This means as the parent or care taker it is your responsibility. Congratulations Abbe!!!! 4 -Unhealthy baby teeth can cause a child to have low self-esteem. The most common place for cavities in children is in between the front teeth. If a little boy or girl has to walk around with brown spots on their front teeth, it can make them self-conscious and decrease their sense of selfworth. Family of Faith Christian School 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS! 5 – They help children eat nutritious food. We can’t stress enough the importance of taking care of your child’s baby teeth. Keep in mind that cavities are caused by bacteria, and tooth decay is a serious disease — One of the most common diseases in children! Native Americans suffer from the poorest oral health of any population in the United States, with staggering rates of untreated tooth decay among children. This statistic is not here stay, if we have our way. Childhood Dental Facts      Kids in prehistoric times likely did not suffer with tooth decay. The American Dental Association says this is because sugar was not a part of their diet. Tooth enamel is the strongest substance in the human body Unlike bones or other parts of the body, teeth are incapable of self-repair. This is why receiving fillings and other dental work is necessary to protect teeth from further damage. Tooth decay is actually classified as an infectious disease because it is caused by a particular strain of bacteria passed between multiple people. Tooth decay remains the most common chronic disease among children ages 5-17 with 59% affected and an even higher percentage in Native American Children. It’s All About The Baby Teeth Join us in our quest to ensure every child has a For more information or to make your child an appointment, please contact the Little Axe Health Center’s Dental Clinic at (405) 447-0300, Ext. 7964 because there’s no time like the present to make a child smile. A common misconception among parents is that the baby teeth are “practice teeth” and therefore are not important. To be honest, if your child has a lot of cavities or ends up losing their baby teeth early, this can affect their permanent teeth. 1 – The baby teeth are placeholders for the permanent teeth. The body naturally loses baby teeth in a certain order to allow enough room for the permanent teeth to come in. If the teeth fall out earlier, you disrupt this order and there may not be enough room for the permanent teeth. 2 - Cavities in baby teeth can cause infections that can harm your child and damage the developing permanent teeth. If the baby teeth are damaged, the damage isn’t isolated to the Honoring Our Past With Promise for Our Future LIFE is Beautiful Living Meth Free 10 26 Brought to you byOwings - 8Th Grade Abbe Little Axe Health Center Dental Clinic Champ 15951 Little AxeBasketball Drive AST Tribal Member Abbe Owings, An 8th grad Norman, Oklahoma 73026 ♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings of Faith Christian School. On February 13th ,2016 February 13th, 2016, basketball team On won the OCSSA Abbe Owings and the 8th grade girls class 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!! basketball team took state at the OCSSA 2A class state championship Congratulations Abbe!!!! PROUD MOMMA-­‐Dos Owings DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTTMENT ATTENTION PARENTS: FEBRUARY IS TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH What is teen dating abuse? Teen dating abuse describes actual or threatened acts of physical, sexual, psychological, and verbal harm by a partner, boyfriend, girlfriend or someone wanting a romantic relationship. It includes violence between two young people in a current or former relationship and can occur among heterosexual or same-gender couples. It can also include using the internet, social networking sites, cell phones, or text messaging to harass, pressure, or victimize. Conversation Starters: Talking about teen dating violence to the youth in your life is vital. These conversations can begin in middle school. What makes a healthy relationship? What do you want in a relationship? What are the relationships like that you have witnessed at school or among friends? Have you witnessed any acts of violence? Have you seen someone using Facebook or text messages to insult, monitor, or control any of your friends? What would you do if you witnessed or experienced dating violence? How could you help someone in an abusive relationship? What is a healthy relationship? Why is respect important to having a healthy relationship? 5 Facts about Teen Dating Violence 1. Roughly 72% of eighth and ninth graders are in a dating relationship. 2. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, an estimated 1 in 3 high school relationships involve some sort of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. 3. Each year nearly 1.5 million high school students in the United States experience physical abuse from a dating partner. 4. Approximately two-thirds of teens in an abusive relationship never tell anyone about the abuse. 5. Nearly 4 out of 5 girls who have been physically abused continue to date their abuser. ARE YOU OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE THAT IS GOING OUT WITH A PERSON WHO… • is jealous, possessive, checks up on you or won’t accept breaking up? • tries to control you by being bossy, making all the decisions, has to have it his/her way all the time? • screams, yells, puts you down in front of your friends, tells you that you are stupid or ugly? • scares you, makes you wonder if you have done something wrong to make him/her react like this? • is violent, grabs, hits, pushes, or shoves you? • pressures you for sex or tries to force you into having sex? • has a history of bad relationships and blames the other person? • abuses alcohol or drugs and pressures you to take them as well? • keeps you from seeing or talking with family and friends? Early warning signs that your relationship may eventually become abusive: • Extreme jealousy • Blames others for his problems or feelings • Controlling behavior • Cruel to animals or children • Quick involvement • Verbally abusive • Unpredictable mood swings • Uses force during an argument • Alcohol and drug use • Abused former partners • Explosive anger • Threatens violence • Isolates you from friends and family For more information please contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Department. If you or someone you know says “yes” to ANY of the above or if you have any questions you may contact someone at 405-273-2888 for help. You can also visit: www.stayteen.org www.breakthecycle.org www.teendvmonth.org www.datingabusestopshere.com www.dosomething.org GET INVOLVED Wear Orange on February 14, 2017 to show support for teen dating violence Awareness Month. You can wear orange shirts, nail polish, ribbons, jewelry, shoes or anything else you can think of! Tell people why you are wearing orange. 27 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Cyber Security Cyber Security: We may not realize that our actions online might put us, our families, and even our country at risk. Learning about the dangers online and taking action to protect ourselves is the first step in making the Internet a safer place for everyone. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility and we each have a role to play. Cybersecurity involves preventing, detecting, and responding to cyber incidents. Unlike physical threats that prompt immediate action–like stop, drop, and roll in the event of a fire–cyber threats are often difficult to identify and comprehend. Among these dangers are viruses erasing entire computer systems, intruders breaking into computer systems and altering files, intruders using your computer or device to harm others, or intruders stealing confidential information. The range of cyber risks is limitless. Threats, some more serious and sophisticated than others, can have wide-ranging effects on the individual, community, organizational, and national level. These risks include: • • • • Organized cybercrime, state-sponsored hackers, and cyber espionage can pose national security risks to our country. Transportation, power, and other services may be disrupted by large scale cyber incidents. The extent of the disruption is highly uncertain as it will be determined by many unknown factors such as the target and size of the incident. Vulnerability to data breach and loss increases if an organization’s network is compromised. Information about a company, its employees, and its customers could be at risk. Individually-owned devices such as computers, tablets, mobile phones, and gaming systems that connect to the Internet are vulnerable to intrusion. Personal information may be at risk without proper security. Before A Cyber Incident You can increase your chances of avoiding cyber risks by setting up the proper controls. The following are things you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your property before a cyber incident occurs. Only connect to the Internet over secure, password- protected networks. Do not click on links or pop-ups, open attachments, or respond to emails from strangers. Always enter a URL by hand instead of following links if you are unsure of the sender. Do not respond to online requests for Personally Identifiable Information (PII); most organizations – banks, universities, companies, etc. – do not ask for your personal information over the Internet. Limit who you are sharing information with by reviewing the privacy settings on your social media accounts. Trust your gut; if you think an offer is too good to be true, then it probably is. Password protect all devices that connect to the Internet and user accounts. Do not use the same password twice; choose a password that means something to you and you only; change your passwords on a regular basis. During a Cyber Incident: Immediate actions: Check to make sure the software on all of your systems is up-to-date. • • • Run a scan to make sure your system is not infected or acting suspiciously. If you find a problem, disconnect your device from the Internet and perform a full system restore. Report the incident. Local Police or federal agencies may be able to provide assistance and investigate the incident At Home Disconnect your device (computer, gaming system, tablet, etc.) from the Internet. By removing the Internet connection, you prevent malicious actors from being able to access your computer and perform tasks such as locating personal data, manipulating or deleting files, or using your device to harm others. If you have anti-virus software installed on your computer, update the virus definitions (if possible), and perform a manual scan of your entire system. Install all of the appropriate patches to fix known vulnerabilities. After A Cyber Incident • • • • File a report with the local police so there is an official record of the incident. Report online crime or fraud to your local United States Secret Service (USSS) Electronic Crimes Task Force or the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Report identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission. If your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) was compromised, consider other information that may be at risk. Depending what information was stolen, you may need to contact other agencies; for example, if someone has gained access to your Social Security number, contact the Social Security Administration. You should also contact the Department of Motor Vehicles if your driver’s license or car registration has been stolen. Resources for further information: A few agencies are, Dept. of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Secret Service Electronic Crime Task Force, DHS Stop.Think.Connect Campaign, Dept. of Justice, Internet Crime Complaint Center #### Free FEMA Cell phone app: WEATHER THE STORM – Download to receive Weather Alerts, Safety Tips, Shelter Information, and Photos. Available in Apple App Store and Google Play http://www.fema.gov/mobile-app Contact information: Emergency Management Coordinator can be reached at the Tribal Police Department 405-275-3200, cell phone number 405-740-1562, and at this email address: lday@astribe.com 28 Birthday & Graduation Dance In Honor Of Shelsie Mae White Thunder “HiKiWiNiKis” “Nakomenoh” April 15, 2017 Thunderbird Casino Event Center (Norman, OK) Gourd Dance @ 3pm Supper Break @ 5pm Dance to Follow HEAD STAFF MC: Eugene “Hammer” Blackbear Jr HS: Charles “Neka” Logan HMD: Deion Henry HLD: Courtney Cozad Plumley Honored Grandparent’s: Kenneth and Serena Daugherty Honored College Graduate: Devin Leitka (HINU) Honored High School Graduate: Macklyn Leitka (LAHS) Co-Host: Comanche Little Ponies AD’s: John Soap and Billy Youngbird Special Contest Woman’s 18 & UP Buckskin and Cloth Combined 1st $300 2nd $200 3rd $100 2 Consolation Places of $50 each In Honor of Shelsie Mae White Thunder Men’s 18 & UP Grass and Chicken Combined WINNER TAKE ALL In Honor of Devin and Macklyn Leitka For More Information Please Contact Sandra Blanchard @ 405-432-9595 or Shelby White Thunder @ 405-317-2496 ***Family is NOT responsible for ANY thefts or accidents. NO drugs or alcohol allowed*** 29 Exercise and Diabetes Aerobic exercise is a great way to help control type 2 diabetes. Yet, you may not be reaping all the positive benefits of an effective type 2 diabetes exercise plan using just aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise is terrific though— it can improve heart health and lower your risk for heart attack or stroke. However, strengthening your muscles is another important part of staying healthy when you have type 2 diabetes. When you exercise with weights or other forms of resistance, it can be especially helpful for controlling your blood sugar. Resistance training also helps human skeletal muscles to become more sensitive to the body’s natural insulin. As you begin to develop more skeletal muscle your blood sugar levels may become less elevated. More muscle tissue may lead to greater glucose uptake and increased insulin sensitivity! Resistance Training for Diabetes When you perform strength exercises that target large muscle groups, your body uses glucose from your bloodstream to energize them. This helps clear out excess sugar from your system. Developed muscles also store excess glucose more effectively, and that helps regulate blood sugar, even when you’re at rest. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), strength training also helps build stronger bones. Strength training promotes weight loss — an important goal for many with type 2 diabetes — because the more muscles you have, the more calories you burn. Keep in mind that strength training is just one part of a well-rounded fitness program. In addition to strength training twice a week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults also get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as walking, jogging, swimming, or cycling, each week. While both aerobics and strength training are helpful when you have diabetes, a long-term program of both produces the greatest health benefits for blood glucose management and weight loss. Information provided by the AST Diabetes and Wellness/Fitness Program and www.everydayhealth.com 30 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A) (A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE) ELIGIBILITY ¸ ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE ¸ 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ¸ UTILITY BILL IN YOUR NAME AND/OR SPOUSE’S NAME (SPOUSE MUST RESIDE IN HOME) ¸ TOTAL RESIDENCE INCOME (MUST NOT EXCEED A MONTHLY NET PAY OF $2,800.00) REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: ¸ SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) ¸ CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) ¸ CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE ¸ CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY, UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.) ¸ UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE WORKER APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: wwwastribe.com HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES THE OFFICE OF STUDY ON PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) HEALTH, WELLNESS AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES Office of Environmental Health & Engineering OILS •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 Oklahoma Indian Legal Services the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. will be at the Tribal Court House, Bldg. #3 each month on the 2nd Thursday from 9am-12pm. THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income Oklahoma IndianSize/Overcrowded Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization c. Family Living Conditions Condition of Home thatd.provides free legal services to low income Native Americans in Oklahoma. To beavailable: eligible for services you must fall within OILS Other Programs •Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program income guidelines. Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed. Contact information: Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com. Oklahoma Indian Legal Submit completed application to: Services (OILS) Perimeter Center Dr.,&Ste 222 Office 4200 of Environmental Health Engineering Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK 73112 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 943-6457 74801 Telephone: (405) Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex Telephone: (800)& 658-1497 Office of Environmental Health Engineering, Building 13 If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at Facsimile: 917-7060 (405) (405) 214-4235 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 The Absentee Tribe is supporting Agreement through Shawnee the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Realitya Department. Proof of income is not required. grassroots initiated research study on public safety, The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of health and wellness affecting Indian women. This a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement of city or rural service lines, new wastewater research was water requested by Indian womenseptic and systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ tribal leaders consultations held systems with the renovation of cityduring sewer lines and water treatment as needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic U.S. Department of Justice and through separate tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance. visits toarevarious congressional These If you having water or wastewaterdelegates. issues or building a new home and need services please come by our office and fill advocacy efforts caused Congress to mandate the out an OEH&E application for assistance. National Institute (NIJ) tohousing conduct a If your home is underof theJustice management of any authority and has not study been paid off, you do qualifysafety, national baseline focusing on not public for assistance. Applications for this program are public health and wellness needs of Indian women available online at www.astribe.com and at the living tribal lands. OEH&Eon building. 18 31 ATTENTION PARENTS!!! CTSA EARLY HEAD START & HEAD START IS LOOKING TA L K I N G L E AV E S J O B C O R P S A FOR CHILDREN, AGES BIRTH TO 3 FOR OUR EHS A NATIVE EMPHASIS CENTER PROGRAMS AND AGES 3 UP TO 5 FOR OUR HEAD START The following The following areThe current are current programs programs administered administered by the byAbsentee the Shawnee Shawnee TribeTr E following are current programs administered by Absentee the Absentee Shawnee Department: Department: The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe PROGRAMS!!! Career Training at No Cost To Qualified Applicants! Tribe Education Department: How to Get a Tag Education Department: TheseThese are brief are brief descriptions descriptions of current of current programs. programs. Program Program guidelines guidelines are available are available in har the Education the Education Department Department officeoffice or foror download for download at www at .www astrib .a es .c tr om i be ..com. Our goal is to meet the individual needs of all children, especially those These are brief descriptionsof ofcurrent currentprograms. programs. Program Programguidelines guidelines are available These are brief descriptions are available in with disabilities. If you have a child or know of a child that would enjoy a cade safe, hard the office academic or for download at www.astribe.com. • A• A m cade ic in ( m K ic12) (copy KP 12) rat ogr P aEducation r m ogr : assists am: Department assists with with academic related related expenses, expenses, and a and p hard copy at the Education Department office or for download atexpenses. www.astribe.com. interactive and engaging learning environment, please call or come by one of funds funds can be can us be e d us for ed school-related for school-related athletic athletic program program expenses. Program Program has a h our locations today! funding funding limit for limit the for academic the academic year. year. NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION* you are... Any new motor vehicle If registrations must be done in person by the Tribal Member. The following is a  16-24 years • Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, • Zahn • ZP ahn rogr P arog m : r established a m : established from from a trust trust fund, fund, program program can help can help with with some g list of required documents you must have foranew motorwith vehicle registration(s). • Academic (K-12) Program: assists academic related expenses, and a so expenses, expenses, and awards and awards two (2) two incentives: (2) can incentives: one for one GED for GED recipients recipients and one and and a portion of funds be used for school-related athletic program old portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses. A fun and exciting program for your child to learn and grow! Our qualified and School School graduates. graduates. Program Program has a has maximum a maximum amount amount of funding of funding for graduation for graduation expen • Aing TITLE expenses. Program has aP maximum funding for the academic Program has maximum limit for academic year. • Job • T Job rain T ing rain du lt Ad E u dlu t aca Etd ion ucat P ifunding on rogr ar m ogr : funds a mthe : funds for limit vocational for vocational training training at a dedicated staff provide rich learning environments where parents are encouraged  Program Need Career vocational vocational institutions. institutions. Program has a has maximum a maximum funding funding limit can limit for help the for calendar thesome calen y year. • Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program with • BILL OF SALE ORTraining/High SALES CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY FORM (if applicable) to volunteer! If you are interested in our program, please contact our office in program. program. expenses, awards two one GED recipients • graduation Zahn Program: established from a (2) trust fund, program can help with • Higher • Higher Education: Education: Educ E atduc ion at Iiand n on cen Itn ive cen t A ive w ard Aincentives: w P ard rogra Pr m ogra : for funds m : funds for unde for your area to complete an application. • and ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD Diplodegrees, degrees, one associate one associate orSchool bachelor degree, degree, at awards any ataccredited any college college or university or univ oneor forbachelor High School graduates. Program hasaccredited a(2) maximum amount funding some graduation expenses, and two incentives: oneof for Tours Every Thurslevelslevels are determined are determined basedbased upon upon gradegrade point point average average and full-time and full-time or part-time or part-tim stat ma/GED for graduation expenses. GED recipients and one for High School graduates. Program a docto • you! G• radua Gradua te Sc h te o lSc a9:45 rsh hoi lp arsh Progra ip Pr m ogra : funds m : funds for one formaster’s one master’s degree degree or one orhas doctoral one d day at a.m. • OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION We look forward to sharing your child’s learning years with • Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at can fund can fund one graduate one graduate admissions admissions test. This program This program has funding has funding levelslevels basedb (Except for Major Holimaximum amount oftest. funding for graduation expenses.  Meet income time and time part-time and part-time status. status. days) vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the •• accredited VALID DRIVER LICENSE Job OKLAHOMA Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational b guidelines Did You Know..... Did You Know…… Anyname name changes changes that Any thatmay mayoccur occur In our Shawnee location, we have two available options: Early Head Start calendar or per program. • Bi •g B Jiim g J Y im outh Y ou Atw h ayear rA d a Pr rd ogr P ar m ogr : a annu m: institutions. aannu l incentive al incentive fo rhas High fo r High School Scho S training atwaccredited vocational Program a maximum se (Birth to 3), & Head Start (3 up to 5). Both Norman and Cushing are strictly Let’s welcom Academic Academic a n d Athlete a n d Athlete of the ofYear. the Year. Deadline Deadline for application for application subm •stAchievement Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for stAchievement Talking Leaves Job funding limit forpending the calendar year or per program.  No March March 31 of 31each of year. each year. Head Start Programs (3 up to 5). degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any accredited college P Corpsundergraduate Center marriage, divorce, (ie:marriage, (i.e. divorce, etc.) etc.) need need totobebeupdated updated through enrollment, BEFORE any new through enrollment, BEFORE any new registrations or renewals can be processed. registrations or renewals can be processed. REGISTRATION • Higher RENEWAL Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds There are two (2) options available. The following is a list of required documents for renewals. ... Job Corps could be for you! (Bus travels to OKC each weekend ) RENEWING IN PERSON: legalof matters All funding All funding is based is based uponor upon the availability the availability funds of funds at the at time the of time application. of application. After weeks university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and 5700 Baldfor Hillundergraduate Rd If you would like more information regarding our programs or degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any o full-time or are part-time status. All applications All applications and guidelines and guidelines available are at www at .a www s tr i .a be s.tcro im be.determined .co Click mBrad . Click on to apply, please contact: accredited college oravailable university. Funding levels are basedonhas b OK Tahlequah, Gaylord Services Services and select and select Education. Education. • Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral tr Shawnee Main Office: Enrollment ManagerShawnee Center: Center Supervisorupon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. 74465 Sherry Marsh (405) 275-4870 Stacey Osborne (405) degree, and can fund one graduate admissions This program has funding ai Chief Gaylo For more For more information, information, please call Tresha call Tresha Spoon Spoon at (405) atfunds (405) 275for -test. 4030, 275 4030, Ext. 6242 Ext. 6242 or 1-800-2 or 1•please Graduate Scholarship Program: one-master’s degree or 878-5820 levels and part-time status. 3341 3341 or email or email to tresh toatm re@ sh a as m trbased @ iba es .c tupon r o im be..full-time c om . p one doctoral degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 1533 N Absentee Shawnee th program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status. McKinley, Shawnee 74801 For more information • Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School responsibilities incl en sherrym@ctsaheadstart.org Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline for st of each Ashley • Perkins Big Jimsubmission Youth Award Program: annual incentive Department for High with ar Call 405.424.1927 application is March 31 year. th Placement Advisor Cushing Center: Center SupervisorNorman Center: Center Supervisorac School Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Office: 405-810-4090 Wava Anderson (918) 225-1029 Amy Porter development plans st g Cell: 918-506-7602 Deadline application submission 31of application. of each year. All funding is basedfor upon the availability of fundsisatMarch the time (405) 447-0381 perkins.ashley@jobcorps.org o 111 W Vine, Cushing 74023 516 Iowa St., Departmental plann Norman 73069 All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application. Attention: • • • • Current Registration Certificate Oklahoma Insurance Verification Valid Oklahoma Driver License Technical Training Absentee Shawnee TribalCareer Enrollment card  Clinical Medical Assistant  Facilities Maintenance objectives within ge Applications for fall 2016 must be received or postmarked by June 15, 2016. Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 C RENEWING MAIL:  Culinary Arts  Office Administration Chief Gaylo All applications andBY guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services fo All applications and guidelinesand areselect available at www.astribe.com. Click on Education. as To renew by mail, send check or money order along with the above listed items. Make check or  Electrical  Nurse Assistant/Home Task Force Comma Services and select Education. 19 Health Aide money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee for all Manager Chandl For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. in 6242 or o For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 1Military, Advance Training, or Employment in Your Career 1-800-256-3341 or College, email to tresham@astribe.com. returned checks willto betresham@astribe.com. charged. C 800-256-3341 or email 13 years of that bein FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: Placement assistance for POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25% ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS Honoring Our Past Excise Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE With Promise for RENEWALS Years Tagged + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE Our Future Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by offering educational information and referrals. Transitional Housing The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a new life. VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX SCHEDULE Tax Adminstration LIFE is Beautiful Years Tagged Imposed Fee 1 through 4 year $80.00Free $5.00 Living Meth 5 through 8 year 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. st th th th th th $70.00 $50.00 $5.00 $5.00 Total Fees $85.00 $75.00 $55.00 9 through 12 year 4 13th through 16th year $30.00 $5.00SERVICES $35.00 FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR th 17 year and over $10.00 $5.00 $15.00 PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE 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. LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact the AST Tax Commission office at (405)2754030, option 6. WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM Community Outreach The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings, informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal and Non-Tribal communities. For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. 38 35 32 *No tags will issue unless at least one (1) person on the title is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member. Little Axe Chamber of Commerce Hosting Forum, “Meet the Candidates for Ward 5” Hosting the Forum will be Little Axe Chamber of Commerce Members Moderator: President, Michael Ridgeway Where: Norman Community Center 1000 168th Ave. NE Norman, OK What Day: February 2, 2017 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 Refreshments will be provided by Chamber Community Center Facility Phone Nr: 405-292-9770 Candidates: Sereta Wilson, Phillip Hillian & Incumbent James Chapel are running for Ward 5 There was a Candidate Forum on Thursday Jan. 19, 2017 by 21st Century Senior Group the first forum. A Second candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Votes is scheduled for Jan. 30 and the third and final candidate forum hosted by The Transcript is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2017 at 6 pm. But those forums will be for all Wards that are having Elections which is Ward 1, 3, 5 & 7. So our forum will be to address the three candidates that are running for Ward 5 which encompasses Lake Thunderbird area, Little Axe Schools and the surrounding rural communities. What do you think are the most important concerns of the residents of Ward 5? How can the City of Norman address those concerns? The following six (6) questions will be asked of the three candidates: 1. Getting information to and from residents of far east Norman is a challenge. The Norman Transcript is generally not delivered to homes out here. Cox Cable is not available, and there are a significant number of homes that still do not subscribe to Internet service. What would you do to keep these constituents informed, and how would you solicit input from them? 2. What do you think about periodically holding City Council meetings or study sessions somewhere other than the Council Chambers, such as in various wards? 3. The Little Axe community is a checkerboard of Native American jurisdiction. Are there ways in the City could do a better job of reaching out to cooperate and create government-to-government partnerships with sovereign entities such as the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation? 4. The City of Norman is currently working on a Comprehensive Plan to guide its future growth. In the December draft objectives, the City commits to partnership with Norman Public Schools, Moore Norman Career Tech, and the University of Oklahoma. Do you think the City should add a commitment to partner with Little Axe Public Schools? Why or why not? 5. The City has been struggling to find a solution to stormwater management. A recent proposal to create a stormwater utility was voted down, 71 percent against and 29 percent in favor. In Ward 5, there was considerable opposition, in part because rural residents would have been required to pay large fees for their gravel driveways, while residents in city neighborhoods would pay an average of less than $6 per month. The City’s leaders stress that the problems of erosion, chemicals washing off of yards, and the silting and pollution of Lake Thunderbird will need to be solved soon. What do you see as possible solutions that you would support? How would you sell those solutions to the citizens of Ward 5? 6. There may be times when your personal opinion on a [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A3fc58a2020a4ea10. Public record. Not legal advice.