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Volume 29, No. 07

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“Among the Shawnee”

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Governor’s Report

Election Results

Red Earth Parade

AST Health Update

Health Closings

11 Building Blocks II

News

12 Elder’s Corner

13 Shawnee History

Polls opened for the Executive Committee election

on Saturday, June 16th. The results are as follows:

Kenneth Blanchard was voted as Lt. Governor. Phillip Ellis was voted as Treasurer, and Atheda Fletcher was voted as Tribal Representative. Current appointed Lt. Governor John Johnson will return to his

responsibilities as Secretary prior to the resignation

of former Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson.

The electees were sworn into office Tuesday, June

26th at the AST Resource Center in Little Axe.

A reception was held in honor of outgoing Treasurer

Leah Bender and Representative Anthony Johnson

on Friday, June 22nd.

Detailed election results can be found on page 5.

Absentee Shawnee Housing

Authority receives ONAC

mini grant for 2018.

L to R: AST Housing Authority Director

Sherry Drywater and AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe.

ASHA was awarded once again the ONAC mini grant in the

amount of $2,000 on May 23, 2018. This award gives ASHA

the opportunity to encourage self-sufficiency to the homeownership participants in the NAHASDA Lease to Own & Mutual Help programs. The ASHA will match $200 into savings

accounts for 10 families that are selected. The notification to

families were mailed June 1, 2018 and will be awarded as they

are returned with the required documentation.

14 Title VI

15 From the Lt. Governor

20 Birthdays

22 Celebrations

24 Emergency

Management

27 Fitness Calendar

28 Big Jim Awards

31 Servics

32 Taxes

33 Enrollment

34 Tax Collections

35 Kidz Zone

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Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Kenneth Blanchard

John Johnson

Phillip Ellis

Atheda Fletcher

Governor

Lt. Governor

Secretary

Treasurer

Representative

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

Governor’s Report

By AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Greetings Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members

I hope everyone is keeping cool with the hot weather we have been

experiencing the past month; not to mention the rain we been getting

at the end of June.

I will share my travels of the past month and updates on business

decisions made that effect our tribe.

Ball and Dice Update

I am happy to report that we, the Executive Committee, passed a Resolution on June 20, 2018 to approve implementing the Ball and Dice

games into our casinos. The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) had

set a deadline of June 28, 2018 and I am glad to report that we have

made that deadline. As I attended The Sovereignty Symposium at

the Skirvin Hotel on June 6 – 7, 2018 there was a session on Gaming,

“Recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act”. The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) is coordinating with the Oklahoma Tribes to send in the adopted compact

changes. Once DOI receives the documents, it will be published in

the Federal Register. That will indicate that we have been approved.

The Ball and Dice should be approved by DOI by mid-August.

Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition (ONAC)

ONAC is a nonprofit Native asset building coalition that works with

tribes and partners interested in establishing asset-building initiatives and programs in Native communities, for the purpose of creating greater opportunities for economic self-sufficiency for tribal

citizens.

The meeting was held on June 5, 2018 at the Jim Thorpe Event

Space, in Oklahoma City. I want to congratulate the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority for their Award they received at the meeting.

It was a 2017 Match Savings Mini Award Grant. The Tribe thanks

Executive Director Sherry Drywater and her Staff of the Absentee

Shawnee Housing Authority for a job well done.

Gubernatorial Forum

The Southern Plains Tribal Health Board will be sponsoring an Oklahoma Gubernatorial Tribal Town Hall with Tribal Leaders for discussion with the gubernatorial candidates. It will be held on Thursday,

September 13, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Metro Technology Center, Spring lake Campus Auditorium, on 1900 Spring

lake Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. The event is open to the

public I encourage our tribal members to attend if you can.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rule Change

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires Federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertaking on historic properties. On May 3, 2018, the FCC published a final rule exempting small wireless facilities deployed

on non-Tribal lands from the National Historic Preservation Act

(NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review; concluding these facilities are not “undertaking” major Federal actions. The rule change is designed to facilitate the deployment

of next-generation 5G telecommunications networking equipment,

utilizing smaller towers than traditional cellular technology installations. However, besides exempting small cell facilities from review,

the rule also changes the process for large, traditional cell towers,

including shortening the timeline for tribal review, and advising that

tribes need not be paid up-front fees for towers placed on tribal

lands and industry may hire non-tribal consultants to help assess the

mitigate tribal impacts.

Some tribes have filed, and more are contemplating filing, litigation

to stop the planned implementation of the rules, which are to go into

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effect on July 2, 2018 (parties that wish to file suit must do so by that

date).

Governor Events for month of May and June

May

24th

6:30 pm Good Neighbor Banquet at the Shawnee Expo

Center

29th

6:00 pm Neighboring 101 (Graduating Class) Poverty

through Education and Collaboration

30th

5:30 pm TEC Board Meeting

31st

9:30 am Kiwanis Presentation in Shawnee

June

2nd

General Council Meeting

5th

9:00 am Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition Meeting

6th

Sovereignty Symposium – OKC

7th

Sovereignty Symposium – OKC

8th

10:00 am Red Earth Parade

11:30 am FCC Meeting Skirvin Hotel

11th

ATOKA update with Tribal member

14th

3:30 pm Rule Making Transportation Conference call

16th

8:00 am – 6:00 pm Tribal Elections

18th

11:00 am Gubernatorial Tribal Leader Forum – OKC

1:00 pm Bank Meeting

6:00 pm United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas

and Texas Board Meeting

20th

21st

Executive Committee Meeting

10:00 am Smithsonian National Museum of American

Indian Veterans Project

22nd

9:00 am Directors Meeting

Directors that attended:

Media, Indian Child Welfare, Domestic Violence,

Police, Education, Social Services, OEH, Cultural

Preservation, Finance, Grants, Tax Commission, AST

Housing Authority, Building Blocks II, Building Blocks

III, CCDF Coordinator, Health, Enrollment.

Departments that did not attend:

Maintenance, MIS, Realty, Procurement, Title VI,

Human Resource, Court.

Executive Committee that attended: Lt. Governor John

Johnson and Governor Butler-Wolfe

10:30 am Reception for Treasure Bender and

Representative Johnson

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Expressions:

For those families who lost a loved one this month, I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss.

Conclusion:

I appreciate tribal members that have come by my office or called

with their concerns. My door is open unless I am in a meeting or

attending a meeting elsewhere.

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

the Future (BFF) United and together!

Thank you,

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe

405 275-4030, Ext: 6308

405 481-0397 Cell Number (tribal)

Executive Committee signs approval for cross deputizaion

of Cleveland County and Absentee Shawnee Tribe police.

Pictured Left to Right: Secretary Ezra Delodge, Representative Anthony Johnson, Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Lt.

Governor John Johnson, AST Police Chief Brad Gaylord.

2018 PROGRAMS

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES

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

LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE, OK.

WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM

FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:

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NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED)

ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy

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

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

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

offering educational information and referrals.

Transitional Housing

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

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

new life.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225

Court Advocacy

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

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

Shelter Placement Assistance

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

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

the victim and children may also be available.

Housing and Utility Assistance

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

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

assistance.

• 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)

Referral Assistance

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

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

Community Outreach

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

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

and Non-Tribal communities.

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

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

*TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR

ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS*

Note: You may be asked to provide supporting

documentation for verification purposes.

• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE

• VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE

• CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD

• PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION

*ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE

VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE

THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS

FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER*

1-4 YEARS

5-8 YEARS

9-12 YEARS

13-16 YEARS

17- OVER YEARS

$0.25 A DAY

$85

$75

$55

$35

$15

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ASTHS July 2018

Monthly Update

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

CHC

Executive Director

The AST Health System is having its 5th Annual Health Fair on Friday, 13 July from 1-4pm at

the LittleAxe Health Center in Norman. It will

be great family fun and please plan on attending

this year’s event to learn more about the programs

and services the tribe’s health programs offer! This

year’s theme is “Return of the Health Fair.” We are

honored and excited to showcase our health programs again this year and also celebrate health and

wellness in the community, so please come join us!

Our second Annual Health System Internship

program is well underway for 2018! Our newly,

and highly motivated Interns have hit the ground

running, already learning the health programs and

volunteering at Red Earth and with the AST Veteran’s Association! Congratulations again to the

follow AST youth selected for this year’s program:

Kayla Vasquez, McKinzy Livsey, Jaycie Melton, Casey Miller and McKenna Watson! The goal of the

program is to attract tribal youth in high school or

recently graduating high school into health career

fields and professional careers by exposing them to

these various health professions and helping them

decide early on what may be of interest to them

and vector them into a future within the health

programs. The NYPD and PINS programs are

also off and running and have been huge successes

this year thanks to the dedicated team of healthcare and support personnel who tirelessly work to

make these programs happen! Special thanks to

our Transportation Program, Public Health, Diabetes Health and Wellness, as well as a multitude

of other AST Health and Tribal supporters!

We are always thankful and very proud of our

outstanding star performers, and thank them all

for their contributions to our patients, their fellow

employees, and the tribe! Employee Awards and

awardees are listed below. The AST Health System

always 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!

contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe! Employee Awards and awardees are

listed below. The AST Health System always strives to make your health its top priority, andJuly

you all 2018

make a

difference for our health system and the health and wellness of all of our patients!

Health

Health Employee Awards of the Month for June

Employee of the Month (EOM):

Team of the Month (TOM):

Special Leadership Award:

Sharon Shawnee

Dental Staff & HIM Staff (Shawnee and Little Axe) – it was a first for a tie for TOM!!!

Deidre Yarbrough, Dr. Fred Lee, Sherry Rutledge, Chrissy Wiens,

Connie Bottaro, Lela Culley and Kristie McGuire

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

Executive Director

Low Rent Housing

Health

¥ Over

Income AST member Down Payment & Closing

Assistance

¥ College Housing Assistance

¥ Home Rehab Program

¥ Storm Shelter Assistance

¥ Transitional Housing

¥ Over-Income

Housing

July 2018

- ScheduledRental

Closings

Family of Faith Christian School

8th Grade Girls Basketball Team

OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!

July 2018

Date Closed:

Time(s)

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FOR INFORMATION

ABOUT

OUR SERVICES

Wed., Jul 4th

All AST Health facilities

CLOSED

All Day

(Independence Day)

- PlusCare Clinic will be OPEN from 9a - 5p (last patient accepted at 4:30p)

273-1050

COME BY OUR OFFICE

Fri., Jul 13th PLEASE CALL

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AST Health

facilities

CLOSED

Abbe Owings - 8Th Grade

All Day

(Health Fair Day)

-PlusCare Clinic will OPEN from 5p - 9p (last patient at 8:30

PM).

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WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM

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basketball team took state at the

**Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health

Shawnee Tribal Health”,

Facebook wall “Absentee

OCSSA 2A class state championship

Twitter @ASTHealth & on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org

Congratulations Abbe!!!!

Honoring Our Past

With Promise for

Our Future

LIFE is Beautiful

Living Meth Free

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C O N T R A C T H E A LT H S E R V I C E S N E W S

The AST Contract Health Services

Team is here to assist you.

Please follow the CHS guidelines.

Keep a copy on hand

and update your information.

EMERGENCY AND URGENT

CARE SERVICES

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who

resides in the defined catchment area and needs

emergent or urgent care.

1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300,

option 9 for triage.

2. Notify CHS on the next business day or within

72 hours after your ER visit. Notification does not

assure authorization of payment. However, if you

do not notify CHS within 72 hours, your bills will not

be paid.

3. For AST members with no insurance, evidence

must exist that your visit was medically necessary.

Medical priorities have been established for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment.

4. For AST members with insurance, evidence

must exist that a third-party resource has made the

determination such services were “emergency care”

or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include payment from private insurance.

5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills

at the Little Axe Health Center CHS office or the

Shawnee Clinic CHS office.

CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES

FOR AST MEMBERS

WITH INSURANCE

CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES

FOR AST MEMBERS

WITHOUT INSURANCE

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area and has Medicare or private insurance.

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who

resides in the defined catchment area and does not

have insurance.

1. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please

visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe

Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular

hours of operation.

1. You must apply for all resources available to you,

such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, auto insurance and

other personal injury or liability coverage. CHS staff

and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you

with the application process for alternate resources.

Failure to exhaust available or potentially available

alternate resources may result in denial of payment.

For new AST tribal members, to become established

for CHS services, please make an appointment to

see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the

Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during

regular hours of operation.

2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours prior to appointment

date for a Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be

sent to the provider.

3. Inform provider/health facility that AST CHS is a

secondary payer/payer of last resort.

4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider,

please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at

the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic.

EASY ACCESS

Contract Health Services is conveniently

located in Little Axe Health Center and in

Shawnee Clinic, Building 16.

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Closed on Holidays

All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm.

2. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please

visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe

Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular

hours of operation.

For new AST tribal members, to become established

for CHS services, please make an appointment to

see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the

Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during

regular hours of operation.

3. You must utilize the services provided within AST

health clinics prior to being referred out.

4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to CHS.

Services must be medically approved by an AST

Health provider and/or CMMR Committee.

5. An appointment will be scheduled, and a COB will

be sent to the outside provider.

6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider,

please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at

the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic.

I M P O RTA N T C O N TAC TS

BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES

Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT

Little Axe Health Center

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT

Shawnee Clinic

Glendine Blanchard, CHS Coordinator

Darla Gatzman, CH Technician

Chelle Foreman, Medical Claims Examiner

Lena Carol, CH Technician

Kareena Deere, CH Technician/Medical Records

Debi Sloat, CHS Coordinator/RN

Sharon Littlecreek, Patient Care Manager/LPN

Jayne Werst, CH Specialist, Medicaid Patients

Kelly Armstrong, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN

Jennifer Wells, CH Technician

Melinda Ferrell, PBA, Dental Referrals

Flo Mann, CH Specialist, AST Patients/LPN

Laurie Webber, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN

Carrie Stanley, CH Specialist, Medicaid patients/

Medical Assistant

LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER CHS

SHAWNEE CLINIC CHS

405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts)

405.447.0300 (Secondary)

405.878.5850 (Primary)

405.878.4702 (Secondary)

HEALTH SYSTEM

July 2018

Building Blocks II News

Local

Billie Thompson

BBIII Director

bthompson@astribe.com

SUMMER IS HERE!! And so is the heat… But that hasn’t slowed us down. Our

4’s & 5’s class has been busy with fieldtrips, in addition to their classroom activities. Ms. Diana planned some fun, interesting, and educational fieldtrips this month,

such as the Museum of Osteology, Movies @ Warren, Sam Noble Museum, splash

pad, and many others.

We had our annual Father’s Day celebration on Friday, June 15th. The theme was

Fishing with Dad. It was a great success! Our chef, Ms. Suzy, prepared BBQ brisket, pork roast, ham & Swiss sliders, potatoes, green beans, banana pudding, and

cherry cake. Our teachers did a great job decorating and preparing our big room for

the feast. They also had Father’s day gifts from the children. It was a great way to

celebrate all of the wonderful dads. We hope everyone had a great Father’s Day!

Our teaching staff attended a 10-hour Behavior & Guidance training on June 22-23.

It was provided free of charge through the Center for Early Childhood Professional

Development (CECPD), since it is considered a pilot of their recently updated B&G

training. We are very thankful to Ms. Jana Cornelius, from the CECPD, for teaching the training.

We have 2 new employees to introduce: Tammy Cunningham, 4’s-5’s Floater and

Toni Scharbrough, Toddler 1 Floater. Please check www.astribe.com for other employment opportunities with Building Blocks III.

Enrollment:

Infants

Toddlers

Two’s

Three’s

Four’s +

Total

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour, please feel free to call

the center at (405) 360-2710

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Oklahoma

Child Care Development

Fund Programs

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

P: (405) 432-8411

F: (405) 878-0156

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Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational

Elder’s Corner

By Atheda Fletcher

Rehabilitation Program

“ S e e t h e Pe r s o n N o t t h e D i s a b i l i t y ”

Greetings!!

Summer has arrived sooner than expected and everyone is trying to

keep cool. Children are out of school and vacations are being planned.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer!

The Elders Council had to reschedule the May meeting to June 2 due

History:

to various needs, but I The

pleased to announce that the Elders Council

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indians since 1994, and transition services to students since 2009. Our goal

Guideline review has concluded.

Thanks to all of the Elder members

is to develop and provide specialized services to American Indian students with a disability. We

want to help these students that are making a transition from high school to work or who are

who dedicated their time

and thought into helping to improve this docuseeking post-secondary education.

ment. The new Guidelines

will

available at the next meeting.

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Depending on an individual’s needs and goals, will determine which services are best for you.

The Grass Cutting Program

for Elders was discussed in depth during

However, some services that we can provide include testing fees such as SATs & ACTs, assistive

devices, evaluations, and various other services.

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Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Phone: 405-547-5721

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E-mail: cmcclellan@iowanation.org

The Movie Night dates are: June 22, July 20, and August 10. We encourage all Tribal Members to come out and enjoy this social event.

The 32nd Annual Red Earth Festival was kicked off with the Grand

Parade the first of June. I am pleased to announce that The Absentee

Shawnee Tribe’s Veterans, the AST Governor and various candidates

from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe participated. Many tribes from around

the State of Oklahoma participated and the parade was well attended.

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Shawnee History: A Letter from the Past

April 25, 1912 - Requesting Government assistance for

obtaining seeds for Shawnee farms after crops failed.

In the United States, what percentage of teens do

NOT misuse a prescription medication?

6 out of 7 teens, or 85%!

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Title VI Menu

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wieners N Kraut

Veggies

Bread

Mandarin Oranges

Philly Steak

Sandwich

Steakfries

Sugar Cookie

BBQ Pork

Pickles, Onions

Okra

Ice Cream

Hamburgers

LTOP

Onion Rings

Watermelon

Egg Roll

Stir Fry Veggies

Fortune Cookie

Mandarin Oranges

NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!

CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030

EXT 6227 or 6270

OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

Chef Salad

Chicken, Chez, Eggs

Crackers

Apricots

Ham

Scalloped Pot

Veggies

Mixed Fruit

Goulash

Squash

Bread

Pudding

Chicken Nuggets

French Fries

Mac n Chez

Mixed Fruit

Wednesday

Thursday

AST COMPLEX

CLOSED

Chicken Fry Steak

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Corn Niblets

Roll

Chicken Breast

Wild Rice

Tossed Salad*

Applesauce

Pork n Potatoes

Green Beans

Pineapples

Cold Cut

Sandwich

LTOP

Chips/Fluff

Baked Zita

Green Beans

Tossed Salad*

Jell-O

Chili Hot Dog

Chez, Onions

Pork n Beans

Chips

Hot Ham & Chez

Sandwich

Black-eyed Pea Salad

Orange

Friday

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuits

Grits

Sausage Patties

Banana

Boiled Egg

Ham

Biscuit

Fruit

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuits

Saturday

AST ELDERS COUNCIL

10AM TITLE VI

BUILDING, SHAWNEE

Fish

Coleslaw

Veggies

Pears

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM

BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

9AM TO 11AM

Local

July 2018

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Title VI Department

2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr

Shawnee OK 74801

405-275-4030

CDIB # _______

Grass Mowing Application

D.O.B.________

The Following are the requirements for this program:

Must be an Absentee Shawnee Member

Must be 55 years and older

Must be an Title VI Member (have an current intake form for the current year 2018

Handicap/Disabled

Must provide Proof of Residency (utility bill must be in applicant’s name)

NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weed eat applicant’s lawn.

Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks, weather permitting. Also, the maintenance workers will

not trim trees or shrubs.

If you have any questions, please contact Dos Owings at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6227

NAME: __________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________

CITY: _______________________

STATE:___________

ZIP: _______

HOME PHONE: ____________________ MESSAGE PHONE: ________________

EMAIL: ______________________________________________________

FINDING DIRECTIONS TO HOME:

From Newly

Elected Lt. Governor, Kenneth

Blanchard:

I would like to thank all the people who

took the time to vote for me in the tribal

election on June 16th.

As your Lt. Governor, I will work for all

tribal members; those who voted for me

and those who did not. Our tribe needs

leadership that see to it the services will

not be divided , but will be administered

according to the governmental rules and

regulations set by our constitution.

I am looking forward to working with

our Governor, Secretary, Treasurer and

Representative; Executive members

which you voted into office to govern

our nation and to represent us in government to government meetings with our

state and federal counterparts, as well as

other tribes.

My office will be located in Building

2; known as the Governors’ Building,

and my door will be open to you to hear

your concerns and how we can improve

our tribal government for our future

generations.

Again, thank you for giving me this

opportunity again to serve you.

___________________________________________________________________

Respectfully,

___________________________________________________________________

*DISCLAIMER

Maintenance will not move any items that are in the way of them mowing your yard so if you

are able or can get some help in getting your yard cleaned, will be very much helpful in

maintaining your yard.

Kenneth Blanchard

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Local

UM AIBL Students Win Business Plan

Competition at National Conference

Members of UM’s chapter of American Indian Business Leaders attended the

national AIBL conference in Arizona in April and took first-place in the business plan competition. From left: AIBL Faculty Adviser Larry Gianchetta, Craig

Brown, Lauren Clairmont, Jordynn Paz, Terydon Hall, Courtney Little Axe, Richard Mittens, Zachary Wagner and AIBL Executive Director Prairie Bighorn.

June 01, 2018

MISSOULA – The University of Montana’s chapter of American Indian Business Leaders attended

the 24th annual National AIBL Leadership Conference in Chandler, Arizona, in April, and earned

first place in the University Division of the conference business plan competition.

Members of UM’s chapter of American Indian

Business Leaders attended the national AIBL conference in Arizona in April and took first-place in

the business plan competition. From left: AIBL

Faculty Adviser Larry Gianchetta, Craig Brown,

Lauren Clairmont, Jordynn Paz, Terydon Hall,

Courtney Little Axe, Richard Mittens, Zachary Wagner and AIBL Executive Director Prairie

Bighorn.The UM chapter developed plans for an

aquaponic garden located on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in eastern Montana called Cultivated by Native Montana.

Craig Brown, Dine, business.

Zachary Wagner, Northern Cheyenne and

Blackfeet, Native American studies.

Richard Mittens, Blackfeet, business management.

Terydon Hall, Blackfeet, political science.

AIBL is a national organization that seeks to

increase the representation of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in business and

entrepreneurial ventures. It was founded at

UM in 1994. Today, there are more than 75

chapters nationwide.

The national conference promotes leadership in American Indian youth by providing

engaging workshops led by American Indian entrepreneurs and competitions such as a

Business Plan, Elevator Pitch and Chapter of

the Year. AIBL students from high schools,

tribal colleges and universities from throughout the U.S. attended this year’s conference.

The UM chapter took seven members, all from

different tribes and fields of study. The UM at- “The UM AIBL Chapter would like to extendees and their areas of study were:

press their thanks to the UM and Missoula

community for all their help in making this

Jordynn Paz, Crow, journalism and Native Amer- year a great year for the chapter,” said Larican studies.

ry Gianchetta, faculty adviser to UM’s AIBL

Courtney Little Axe, Northern Cheyenne and Ab- chapter.

sentee Shawnee, anthropology.

Lauren Clairmont, Salish and Little Shell, French Original article can be found at http://news.

and Native American studies.

umt.edu/2018/06/060118aibl.php.

July 2018

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Local

July 2018

Free Music Lessons

Guitar • Bass • Piano • Drums

Available to all Native Americans w/CDIB#

For details, call Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health • 405-878-4716

July 2018

Local

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THE TIME FOR NEW LEADERSHIP

IN ABSENTEE SHAWNEE COUNTRY

HAS ARIVED!

Congratulations

LT. GOVERNOR

Kenneth Blanchard

TREASURER

Phillip Ellis

REPRESENTATIVE

Atheda Fletcher

Paid for by AST Watchdog!

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Celebrations

July Birthdays

Alaee, Brandon Keith

Case, Melissa Susan

Alberty, Langston Deshun

Citty, Keith Leon

Alford, Bruce Douglas

Citty, Steven Keith

Alford, Louella Ann

Ciulla, Tina Faye

Alford, Zachary Reid

Cochrane Jr., Guy Stanley

Almanza, Marcel Andres

Coddington, Corey William

Armstrong, Robert Brent

Collett, Savanna Len

Aschtgen, Ginna Lyn

Colungo, Darrell Dean

Ashley, Skylor Georgeann

Combs, Robert Paul Dwight

Bailey, Brooke Lynn

Conner, Daniel Paul

Barber, Kristin Lynn

Coody, Erin Melody

Barbosa, Talia Jade

Cook, Joshua Caleb

Barriga, Elias Micah

Cox, Jennifer Renee

Bateman, Willow Shoshana Rain Craig, Kayla Shawnee

Bayliss, Billy Ray

Cruz, Mr. Cameron Jacob

Bayliss, Katherine Anne

Cummings, Juleah Leslie

Bear, Bonnie Jean

Davis Jr., Anthony Louis

Beaver, Rodney Gene

Davis Jr., Edward Leroy

Berry, Ryan Jennings

Davis, Adley Reese

Birdtail, Mary Evelyn

Davis, Bryar Nicholas

Bittle, Lillian Kay

Davis, Jocelyn Paige

Blackbear, Tegan Quinn

Davis, Zachary Blake

Blackburn, Virginia Rae

Day, Jennifer Ann

Blanchard, Brian Keith

Deer, Derrick Wesley

Blanchard, Clayton Lee

Deer, Elnora Levearn Kaseca

Blanchard, Eric Leon

Deer, Ethan MacK

Blanchard, Henry R.

Deer, Jaden Brandon

Blanchard, Jamin Dalton

Deer, Kensington Jaide

Blanchard, Kason Ryan

Deer, Marissa Caitlin

Blanchard, Kyerra MaKyla Raye Deere, Angelina Renee

Blanchard, Nicholas Adam

Delodge, Ezra Manuel

Blanchard, Virginia Adele

Dennison, Daniele

Blood, Colby Lee

DeOliveira, Shelly Marie

Bogue, Aimee Rochelle

Detert, Heather Jo

Bonham, Virginia Doreen

Dixon, Abryana Elizabeth-MaBooth, Randall David

rie

Botone, Lisa Lucille

Doussett, Calvin Cecil

Bowens, Aarion Tremain

Dry, Shavonne Lynn

Bradley, Edward H.

Dyer, Aria May

Brady, Sharon Kay

Ellingsen, Shirley Mae

Breeding, Hollis Joshua

Ellis, Andee Nicole

Brinson, Nicholas Henry

Ellis, Charlotte Lynn

Brocksmith, Ethan James

Ellis, Chet Herbert

Brown, Elijah Christopher

Ellis, Christian Nathanial

Brown, Samuel David

Engler, Emily Laiken

Brown, Tristan John

Farmer, Christine Bobbie

Bryce, Anita Jean

Faxon, Penny Arlene

Bryce, Jacob Desmond

Felton, Zachary Douglas

Buckley, Brandon Michael

Finch, Lillian Shea

Buckley, Christopher Maurice

Foley, Clayton Shane

Burkhart Sr, Arthur Elliott

Foreman, Amber Lynn

Butler, Donna Ellen

Foreman, Amper Len

Butler-Wolfe, Beverly Edwina

Fowler, Cheyenne Deneau

Byers, Marilyn

Freeman, Eugene Bryce

Byers, Shawn Deeon

French-Hawk, Tracie Lynn

Byington, Michelle Hope

Fritsch, Jerod Wayne

Canales, Alexis Marie

Frye, Williamscott Thomas

Carlisle, Kamdyn Lareign

Garretson, Donna Kay

Carlson, Tyellissa Lynn

Gatzman, Darla Juyne

Gatzman, Vannessa Kay

Gibson, Alan Gerard

Gibson, Donald James

Gibson, Elvis Glenn

Gibson, Gary Lloyd

Gibson, Ryan Edmond

Gibson, Tyler Glen

Gilcrease, Maedia Jean

Gilmore, Linkin Thomas

Gomez Jr., Abelardo M

Gonzales, Gabriella Noel

Gonzalez, Memphis Lee

Goss, Angel Marcus

Goss, Veronica Mae

Graham, Jackie

Granstrom, Karsen Renee

Greeley, Sarah Fawn

Gurrola, Daniel Alberto

Gutierrez, Devin Anthony

Harjo, Jeanette Marie

Harjo, Michael Ray

Harjo, Sharon Melody

Harjoe, Sonja Denise

Haumpy, Ma-Yia Rahjanae

Hawk, Connor Evan

Haymond, Trisha Lynn

Helvy, Alta Jean

Henshaw, Allen Shawn

Hernandez Thorpe, Genesis

Kay

Hernandez, Daezi Viay

Herndon, Martin Clyde

Herrera, John Anthony

Herrera, Michael Lee

Herrod, Jordan Leann

Hibdon, Konner Brian

Hicks, Anna Marie

Hicks, Braylon Angus

Hill, Chealsie Lynn

Hockemeyer, Jordan Alec

Christopher

Hood, Dallas James

Hood, Elaina Rae

Hood, Matthew Dean

Hood, Piri Reis

Howe, Reign Phil

Hyde, Lester Clark

Hyde, Thurston Robard

Ibarra, Lya Lynette

Irvin, Benjamin Raymond

Johnson, Amanda Shaye

Johnson, Amber Dawn

Johnson, Ashley Briann

Johnson, Austin Lee

Johnson, Debra Jean

Johnson, George Lewis

Johnson, Grant Scott

Johnson, Jeremiah Justin

Johnson, Jessie Colt

Johnson, Kyle Dylan

Johnson, Nikki Renee

Johnson, Noreen Dottie

July 2018

Johnson, Rita Jo

Johnson, Stacey Lynn

Johnson, Steven Boyd

Johnson, Tillman Earl

Jones, Donna Kay ( Ellis)

Jones, Teresa Ann Wilson

Judkins, Dyllon Garrett

Kaniatobe, Karen Faith

Kaseca, April Eve

Kaseca, Kanynn Leiann

Kaseca, Kevin Lynn

Kaseca, Russell Franklin

Keese, Mckinzey Faye

Keith, Andrew Richard

Keith, Brandon Dowe

Kennedy, Lindsey Marie

Key, Braisley Saranda

Kickapoo, Christopher Kerry

Kirby, Lindsay Diane

Kirby, Steven Wayne

Kirby, William Michael

Kitchen, Isaiah John Lucas

Krackenberger, Derek Henry

Krauss-Bates, Chante’l Emily

Kupczynski, Cora Ashley

Lackey, Toni Dion

Laplant, Gemma Nikole

Larney, Kathryn Jon-Nicole

Larney, Nathaniel Roy

Larney, Noah Cruz

Larson, Sekoenatha Keegan

Lawrence, Dylan Zachariah Vaughn

Hendrix

Lewis, Cierra Dawn

Little Axe Jr., Danny

Little Axe, Charlie Pratt

Little Axe, Graci Raquel

Little Axe, Jerry James

Little, Tony Wayne

Little, Zoretta Denise

Littlecreek, Ephraim Jhames

Littlecreek, Josephine Taylor

Littlecreek, Mychal Shawn

Lockhart, Ann

Long, Jordan Lee

Longhorn, Bradley Brian

Longhorn, Ewell Gary

Longhorn, Lee Allen

Longman, Annabelle Marie

Longman, Ashley Nicole

Longman, Clayton Dean

Longman, Kristopher Morgan

Longman, William Ashton

Lovins, Wesley Jacob

Lowe, Wyatt James

Lowrance, Rusty Haze

Mack, Felix Wayne

MacK, Malayah Jean

Mackey, Monica Sue

Marquez, Quentin Miles

Marshall, Kalanii Marie

Martin, Robyn Alexa

July 2018

Celebrations

Martinez Jr., Chad Mikel

Reid, Rebecca Claire

Martinez, Alyson Jo

Ricketts II, Jarrod Keith

Martinez, Izabella Maria

Rigney, Sylvan Layne

Martinez, Jalon Maverick

Roach, Drew Wilson

Martinez, Jasmine Nicole

Robertson, Leland Scott

Martinez, Stephanie Diane

Robison, Christopher Charles

Masquat #96673, Ricky Lee

Rodas Lopez, Monica Leree

Masquat, Milania Che’Lee

Rodgers, Velma Jo

Matthews, Amber Mary

Rolette, David Grayson

Maxfield, Lisa Clorean

Rolette, Makaila Lynn

Maxwell, Alex Ryan

Ross, Gary Willis

Mayo, Lindsay Destiny

Rudloff, Dylan Cole

McBride, Wyatt Dean

Runsabove, Wade Mitchell

McCoy, Violet Christine Harry Sampson, Brayden Louis

McCulloch, Erin Corrine

Schulenberg, Esteline Sloan

McGee, Michael Shannon

Schwarz, Loretta Jean

McMahan, Jayden Thomas

Serena, Lisa Lynn

McPherson, Erica Nicole

Shane, Vivian Louella

Merrell, Sean Allen

Shawnee, Coltin Dale

Meshquekennock, Thomas Lee Shawnee, Derrick Joel

Michaelson, John Edward

Sheely, Padme Leann

Miller, Tina Mae

Shelton, Anthony Pharrell

Mitchell, Chloe Ann Sarae

Shirk, Deborah Ann

Mohawk, McKenzi Jeanne

Sills, Patricia Kay

Mohawk, Travis Gene

Simpson, Shirley Florence

Moore, Miles Thomas Michael Joseph

Sims, Vikki Ann

Morton, Colette Ellen

Slayton, Lester Allen

Morton, Darrell Jackson

Sloat, John Levi

Morton, David Arthur

Smith, Caden Robert

Morton, Sara Brianne

Smith, Caylea Anna

Nail, Cullen Chase

Smith, Curtis Alan

Neuens, Kathy Marie

Smith, Katherine Danene

Neugent, Louise L. C.

Smith, Kenneth Lee

Nguyen-Rojas, Tyler Van

Smith, Lauren Ashlee

O’Dell, Cody Dewayne

Smith, Leslie Anne

Onzahwah, Alecia Joann

Smith, Lori Beth

Oster-Rolette, Sharon Sue

Smith, Luke Alan

Pack, Camryn Lorraine

Snake, Brandon Matthew

Pack, Kristyn Bailey

Snake, Gerald Kendall

Patton, Qwentis Adarryl

Soap, Austin Jay

Patty, Twana Marie Spybuck

Soap, Crystal Diane Moonlight

Pederson, Rena Kaye Little Axe Soap, Devin Elijah

Peetoom, Joshua Lawrence

Solis, Allan Jesus

Peetoom, William Ryan

Spoon, Ramona Gaye

Pena, Eric

Spriggs, Chanoa Irene

Perez-Vargas Jr., Juan Manuel

Spybuck Jr, James Cody

Phillips, Kristian Parker

Spybuck, Morganne Faith

Pickens, Teddy Ray

Stanley Jr., Denny Atine

Pine, Jaime Ann

Starr, David Martin

Pine, James Francis

Starr, Sheila Renee

Pine, Kaseon James

Stephens, AnnaMarie Gene

Pine-Chapline, Isabella Roseanne Stewart, Robert Sterling

Pitner, Sylvia Sue

Still, Elijah Noel

Ponce, Autumn Dawn

Sutton, Sierra Dawn

Ponkilla, Carol Ann

Switch Sr., Douglas Vaughn

Ponkilla, Debra Jaclyn

Switch, Kathern Suzzete

Pope, Cree Breeann

Switch, Samuel Tiger

Pugh, Tiffany Ranae

Switch, Voguel Carroll

Ramirez, Antonio Omar

Talton, Daveon Lee

Ramirez, Ashton Kobe

Tarbox Jr., Matthew Clayton

Ramirez, Sawyer Ridge

Taylor, Lena Elaine

Rapp, Amelia Irene

Taylor, Nina Gail

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Tharp, Deborah Lynne

Thomasee, Lawrence Cy

Thompson, Cheyenne Jada

Thornhill, Taryn MacKenzie

Thorpe, Cyrus James

Thorpe, Jarrett Scott

Thorpe, Sandra Lorene

Tiger Sr., Leonard Gene

Tiger, Annette Renee

Tiger, Cheryl Renee

Tiger, Francis Allen

Tiger, Hermione Essence

Tiger, Mariah Lanay

Tiger, Sherman Lee

Tiger, Sonya Marie

Tiger, Stephanie Nicole

Tiger, Susan Rochelle

Tsoodle, Arminda Lee

Uchida, Micheal Gene

Vasquez, Rebecca Faye

Wahpepah, Joshua Gordon

Wakolee Jr., Brandon David

Wakolee, Bernard Wilson

Wallace, Cierra Shawnae

Wallace, Timothy Scott

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational

Rehabilitation (ITOVR) Program has

provided vocational services to Native

Americans consumers since 1994, and

transition services to students since 2004.

For years, our goal has been to empower

Native American with disabilities, consistent

with their individual strengths, resources,

priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities,

and informed choice, to prepare for the

transition from school to work or postsecondary school.

Transition Services help Native American

high school junior and seniors with disabilities continue their education, train for a job

ITOVR provide their services to any

member of a Federally recognized tribe

residing in the seven counties as shown

in this image.

Ware, Jenny Ann

Warrior, Daniel Adam

Warrior, Donna Carol

Warrior, Samuel Norbbie

Washington, Walter

Wasley, Brenden Salvatore

Watson, Brian Keith

Watson, Jamie Ann

White Jr., Charles Daniel

White, Logan Riley

White, Thomas Wayne

Whitebird, Shelby Gail

Williams, David Arlen

Williams, Jalyn Anissa

Williams, Melanie Marie

Williams, Orin Ray

Willingham, Deidra Marie

Wilson, Justin Dean

Wilson, Marcus Allen

Wolf Jr., Aaron Paul

Wolf, Nevaeh Annalise

Wood, William Thomas James

Worley, Tehia Jane

Yates, Katie Ann

You design your own customized Individualized Plan of Employment (IPE) with our

help.

• Are you an enrolled member of a

federally recognized tribe?

• Are you a Junior/Senior in High School?

• Do you reside in our services area?

• Disability documentation from a Doctor,

Physician or Mental Health Provider

noting disability and impediments?

• An IEP or 504 Plan may bev accepted

as proof.

• Counsel and Guidance about Training

and Education after H.S.

• Assistive Devices (Hearing Aids, Walkers,

Eyeglasses, Learning Devices, etc.)

• Tuition Assistance

• Testing Fees (ACT/SAT)

• Work Clothing for New Jobs

• Career Assessments

• Physical or Mental Evaluations

• Resume Building, Interview Etiquette,

etc.

• Other Various Services

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Celebrations

July 2018

Share your Celebrations!!!

Call AST Media at 405-598-1279 or email

your request to stiger@astribe.com by the

15th of the preceding month.

Only 1 picture can be used per celebration.

If you choose to visit our office and we are not present,

please leave your requests in the mail box.

July 2018

Celebrations

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Happy Birthday!

Marissa, Jaden, and Kensington

Love, Mom, D, Brae,

Brayden and Kiyah

Annabelle Longman

June/July

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAYS TO:

Happy 4th Birthday,

Annabelle Marie!!!

We love you,

Mommy & Daddy

June 1st – Happy 5th birthday to Daelan White Thunder

June 5th – Happy 20th birthday to Macklyn Leitka

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY,

ANNABELLE MARIE

LONGMAN...

LOVE PAPA LONGMAN!!!

From The White Thunder & Blanchard Families.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

July 5th – Happy 2nd birthday to Dalaena White Thunder

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Emergency Management

Look Out for Ticks

STOP TICKS

Repellent, showers, and tick checks can stop ticks. Reduce your chances

of getting a tick borne disease by using repellents, checking for ticks, and

showering after being outdoors. If you have a tick bite followed by a fever

or rash, seek medical attention. Gardening, camping, hiking, and playing

outdoors – when enjoying these activities, don’t forget to take steps to

prevent bites from ticks that share the outdoors. Ticks can infect humans

with bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause serious illness.

BEFORE YOU GO OUTDOORS:

Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas,

or even on animals, so spending time outside camping, gardening, or

hunting could bring you in close contact with ticks. Many people get

ticks in their own yard or neighborhood. Treat clothing and gear with

products containing permethrin. Permethrin can be used to treat boots,

clothing and camping gear and remain protective through several washings.

Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents

containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, or 2-undecanone. EPA’s helpful search tool can help you find the product that

best suits your needs. Always follow product instructions. Do not use insect repellent on babies younger than 2 months old. Do not use products

containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD)

on children under 3 years old.

DEET—General Fact Sheet

DEET is an insect repellent that is used in products to prevent bites from

insects such as mosquitoes, biting flies, fleas and small flying insects.

DEET is a colorless liquid that has a faint odor and does not dissolve

easily in water. DEET was developed by the U.S. Army in 1946 for protection of soldiers in insect-infested areas. Insect repellents containing

DEET have been used by the general public in the United States since

1957.

It has been used in a number of insect repellent products including liquid

sprays, lotions, and sticks. It has been estimated that about 30% of the

U.S. population uses one or more products that contain DEET every year.

Always follow label instructions and take steps to avoid exposure. If

any exposures occur, be sure to follow the First Aid instructions on the

product label carefully. For additional treatment advice, contact the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. If you wish to discuss a pesticide

problem, please call 1-800-858-7378.

Scientists do not know exactly how DEET works on all insects. Some insects sense people by detecting the chemicals from our bodies and in the

air that we breathe out. It has been shown that insects exposed to DEET

are not able to locate a person or animal because they cannot detect

them.

ENSURING SAFETY: Remember these important points to use repellents safely

Applying the Product:

Read and Follow the label directions to ensure proper use; be sure you

July 2018

understand how much to apply.

· Apply repellents only to exposed skin and/or clothing. Do not use under clothing.

· Do not apply near eyes and mouth, and apply sparingly around ears.

· When using sprays, do not spray directly into face; spray on hands first

and then apply to face.

· Never use repellents over cuts, wounds, or irritated skin.

· Do not spray in enclosed areas.

· Avoid breathing a spray product.

DO NOT USE IT NEAR FOOD

· Check the label to see if there are warnings about flammability. If so, do

not use around open flames or lit cigarettes.

· After returning indoors, wash treated skin and clothes with soap and

water.

· Do not use any product on pets or other animals unless the label clearly

states it is for animals.

· Store insect repellents safely out of the reach of children, in a locked

utility cabinet or garden shed.

What if you find a tick?

What to Do if You Find an Attached Tick. Remove the attached tick as

soon as you notice it by grasping with tweezers, as close to the skin as

possible, and pulling it straight out. For detailed information about tick

removal, see the tick removal page.

Watch for signs of illness such as rash or fever in the days and weeks

following the bite, and see a health care provider if these develop. Your

risk of acquiring a tick-borne illness depends on many factors, including where you live, what type of tick bit you, and how long the tick was

attached. If you become ill after a tick bite, see a health care provider.

Reduce Ticks in Your Yard

Modify your landscape to create Tick-Safe Zones. Regularly remove leaf

litter and clear tall grasses and brush around homes, and place wood

chips or gravel between lawns and wooded areas to keep ticks away from

recreational areas, and keep play areas and playground equipment away

from away from shrubs, bushes, and other vegetation.

Consider using a chemical control agent. Effective tick control chemicals

are available for use by the homeowner, or they can be applied by a professional pest control expert, and even limited applications can greatly

reduce the number of ticks. A single springtime application of acaricide

can reduce the population of ticks that cause Lyme disease by 68–100%.

Discourage deer. Removing plants that attract deer and constructing

physical barriers may help discourage deer from entering your yard and

bringing blacklegged ticks with them.

AFTER YOU COME INDOORS:

•

Check your clothing for ticks. Ticks may be carried into the

house on clothing. Any ticks that are found should be removed.

•

Tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill

ticks on dry clothing after you come indoors. If the clothes are damp,

additional time may be needed. If the clothes require washing first, hot

water is recommended. Cold and medium temperature water will not kill

ticks effectively.

Emergency Management

July 2018

•

Shower soon after being outdoors. Showering within two hours

of coming indoors has been shown to reduce your risk of getting Lyme

disease.

Showering may help wash off unattached ticks and it is a good opportunity to do a tick check.

Check your body for ticks after being outdoors. Conduct a full body check

upon return from potentially tick-infested areas, which even includes

your back yard. Use a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of

your body. Check these parts of your body and your child’s body for ticks:

•

Under the arms

•

In and around the ears

•

Inside belly button

•

Back of the knees

•

In and around the hair

•

Between the legs

•

Around the waist

The correct way to remove a tick:

How to remove a tick

Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s

surface as possible.

Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick;

this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this

happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers. If you are unable to remove the mouth easily with clean tweezers, leave it alone and let the skin

heal.

After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your

hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.

Never crush a tick with your fingers. Dispose of a live tick by put-

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ting it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed bag/container, wrapping it tightly

in tape, or flushing it down the toilet.

Follow-up

If you develop a rash or fever within several weeks of removing

a tick, see your doctor. Be sure to tell the doctor about your recent tick

bite, when the bite occurred, and where you most likely acquired the

tick.

Avoid folklore remedies such as “painting” the tick with nail

polish or petroleum jelly, or using heat to make the tick detach from the

skin. Your goal is to remove the tick as quickly as possible–do not wait

for it to detach.

(Credit: Center for Disease Control (CDC)

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

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

911

211

Police, Fire, Ambulance

State of Oklahoma

TRIBAL POLICE

TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER

405-275-3200

405-740-1562 (Cell)

Absentee Shawnee

SHERIFF

CITY POLICE

CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.

405-273-1727

405-273-2121

405-273-5272

405-273-2157

Pottawatomie County

Shawnee

Pottawatomie County

SHERIFF

CITY POLICE

HEALTH DEPT.

405-701-8888

405-321-1600

405-749-1591

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

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

HEARTLINE EMERGENCY

Power Outage

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Diabetes & Wellness

Chrissy Wiens

Physical Activities Specialist

Buster Bread

Fitness Manager

Brandon Goodman

Fitness Technician

July 2018

The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center provides state of the art fitness equipment to help you reach your fitness

goals. The AST Fitness Center is available to AST Diabetes Program patients, all Native Americans and their household

family members, and the AST employees. Our goal is to provide appropriate and educational fitness training to all AST

diabetes patients while promoting a safe, fun, and positive experience. Take some time to come by and visit the Diabetes and

Wellness Fitness Center today! 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.)

Diabetes & Wellness

July 2018

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

Kickboxing Circuit Wednesday

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

Chrissy Wiens

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Chair Exercise Friday

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

“KB Circuit”- This hardcore workout blends elements of boxing,

martial arts and traditional aerobics all in one intense exercise

routine.

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.

“Chair Exercise”- Learn how to build strength using a variety of

strength exercises that can be performed in a chair. This session

is great for those who have joint pain or low-fitness levels.

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Education

July 2018

Big Jim Youth Awards

In May 2016, the Big Jim Youth Award Selection Committee

identified the tribal youth who were to receive these prestigious

awards for their High School Academic and Athletic performance. The selection committee for these awards consisted of

individuals who are either educators, coaches, or affiliated in

these areas or to the area of higher education within the state

of Oklahoma. None of the members of the selection committee

were Absentee Shawnee Tribal members. This was incorporated

into the program to maintain fairness to all of the applicants.

Tribal Leader Big Jim

The Big Jim Youth Award Program was open to all Absentee

Shawnee High School Seniors within the 50 United States.

“The purpose of these awards is to recognize the outstanding

contributions of our tribal youth and to promote excellence in

academics and athletics in high school and beyond” said Tresha

Spoon, Educational Director of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

Academic Achievement, $1000.00 Scholarship

Athlete of the Year, $1000.00 Scholarship

Mitchell Bradshaw

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Parents: Kevin and Jana Bradshaw

Attending: Oklahoma State University

Major: Recreational Therapy

Accomplishments:

2016 State 6A Academic All-State Champions—Basketball

2017 State 6A Academic All-State Champions—Basketball

State 6A Golf Tournament-Qualifier

Native American Student Association, 2015-2018

Essay: “Since 2015, I have been involved in an organization called Make Promises

Happen (MPH), where I’ve volunteered over 750 hours toward helping individuals

with developmental and intellectual disabilities…working with others has taught

me patience, work ethic, and dedication. Within my first year of volunteering, I was

awarded ‘Newcomer Counselor of the Year,’ and most recently, the President’s Volunteer Service Award…I’ve been a varsity member of the Stillwater High School

basketball and golf teams for the past 3 years…Attending a large 6A school can be

hard and competitive, so I’ve learned that hard work and drive are what’s needed in

order to accomplish my goals. I am proud to be a First Generation college student,

and I look forward to earning a college degree…My faith in God, hard work, and

guidance from my family are what it’s going to take, and I’m ready for the challenge!”

July 2018

Education

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Athlete of the Year, $1000.00 Scholarship

Jaylan C. Gibson

Claremore, Oklahoma

Parents: Jeremy and Jackie Gibson

Attending: Rogers State University

Major: Medical/Molecular Biology

Accomplishments:

All-State Softball 2017

State Runner-up Softball and Soccer 2015

Defensive Player of the Year Basketball 2015

Essay: “I serve as the Captain for three sports: softball, basketball, and soccer.

My entire life revolved around my responsibilities in the classroom, in sports, in

band, and in supporting my tribal heritage within my daily life. I work hard to lead

by example, showing my teammates that playing with enthusiasm and passion is

the ultimate reward in playing the game…I will work hard to continue to balance

the many opportunities I have been given and with the additional opportunities I

will have in the future. I’ve signed to play for the Rogers State University Hillcat

Softball Program and this will add a wonderfully exciting g addition to my list…”

Academic Achievement, $1000.00 Scholarship

Sadie R. Littlecreek

Perkins, Oklahoma

Parent: Crystal Springer

Attending: University of Oklahoma, Fall 2018

Major: Business (International Affairs) and Entrepreneurship

Accomplishments:

Native American Leadership Day Award Winner, 2014

Community Enrichment Scholar Award at the University of

Oklahoma, 2018

National Honor Society, 2015-2018

Essay: “I have worked very hard throughout my whole life to be in this exact situation I am in. I am going to the University of Oklahoma this fall. I got early decision

acceptance…I wish to make a difference for my community, my tribe, and just the

general world. As Native people we are extremely misrepresented and under-represented…I want to build my own Fortune 500 business. I would like to bring my

success to my tribe and community…My biggest goal in life is to change the world

for the better. I want to make a difference no matter how small.”

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Services

July 2018

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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

ATTENTION

OILS

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

•Tribal Housing Improvements Application

The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing

sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by

utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need”

tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still

suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the

eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by

Oklahoma

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the Absentee

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Facsimile: (405) 917-7060

(405) 214-4235

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TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

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

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