# 2-3 execuTIve coMMITTee’s RepoRTs (2017) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A773da14f4dc992d0 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text May 2017 “Among The Shawnee” InsIde ThIs Issue 2-3 execuTIve coMMITTee’s RepoRTs 4 BuIldIng Blocks II 6 TRIBal easTeR egg hunT phoTos 7 elecTIon coMMIssIon 8 9 10 12 13 Tax collecTIons asT healTh sysTeMs enRollMenT depaRTMenT eMeRgency ManageMenT gRass MowIng applIcaTIon Volume 28 No. 5 14 TITle vI Menu 16-17 educaTIon depaRTMenT 20-21 apRIl BIRThdays 25 FITness calendaR 35 conTRacT healTh Building Blocks III Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Recently the Absentee Shawnee Tribe held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and Open House for the new Building Blocks facility located at 16051 Little Axe Drive, just in front of the Little Axe Health Center, in Norman, OK. Pictured is AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, AST Secretary John Johnson, AST Representative Anthony Johnson and AST Treasurer Leah Bates along with the CCDF Coordinator Brianna Ponkilla and Building Blocks III Director Billie Thompson at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Building Blocks III facility. You can see more photos from the ribbon cutting ceremony and the open house on page 5. 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 my friends, neighbors, relatives and Tribal members at large! Now that we have had some rain here, in the Shawnee area, the flowers are coming up across the City. I have seen many of our local gardeners and landscapers out clearing garden and flower beds. I have always thought that Spring is a time of both change and beauty. Governor v Election Commission and Social Media There have been false and misleading statements made by employees of certain elected leaders on Case No. Civ-2016-63 which is the Court action taken by the Election Commission against me. All that I ask of you, my tribal members, is to be aware of this concern and allow the Court to make the decision on this matter and not listen to those on Facebook, Twitter or any other social media forum. Also, I would like to challenge whoever the ‘mad raccoon’ is on Facebook to come see me and lets have an open dialogue about the inaccuracy of your statements. Office of Inspector General’s Visit In February my Office received a letter indicating that the Office of Inspector General expressed concern over certain financial transactions that have taken place in the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Grants. The Inspector General is sending an auditor to review Finance’s records and to meet with individual directors over the issues they seek clarification on. The letter was clear that the focus was on the actions taken by Finance via the Grants Accountant. Challenges within Education Recently a number of tribal consultations have been held between the Oklahoma State Department of Education and tribes as is required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), under section 8538, as our state has both Title I grants and Title VI programs. The consultation process is a requirement of any local educational agency (LEA) that has an American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) enrollment of fifty (50) percent or more than $40,000 in funding under Title VI’s Indian title and its intent is to provide an opportunity for LEA’s and tribal leaders to collaborate on behalf of AI/AN students to promote and improve academic outcomes. In the Shawnee and Little Axe area, the OK State Department of Education tribal consultation guide, notes these two district/schools as having less than 50% AI/AN enrollment and receiving a minimum of $40,000 per year in Title VI funding. I noticed there are approximately 31 school/districts that have at least 50% AI/AN enrollment and 23 that receive Title VI funding and have a 50% AI/AN enrollment out of 204 schools in Oklahoma. I found it interesting that in this guide it didn’t indicate that Riverside Indian School or Sequoyah High School had a 50% AI/AN enrollment and/or received Title VI funding. These two schools are all Indian schools as is Jones Academy in Hartshorne which was not listed. According to the ESSA, section 8538, LEA’s are to contact tribal leaders for consultation. In Oklahoma the school district superintendents are to consult with tribe(s) that is within a 50 mile radius of their district or they may choose to consult with the tribe having the highest population of students in their district. For Title VI these consultations must occur by June 2017. For Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; Title 1, Part D; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A; Title IV, Part B; and Title V, Part B, subpart 2 the consultation process must be completed prior to federal grant submission in September 2017. Meeting Schedule MARCH 2017 20th CTSA Meeting in Shawnee, OK TEC Board Meeting – Little Axe, OK - 5:30 pm 23-24th NIGA Consultation - River Spirit Casino - Tulsa, OK 27th Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Dept. Financial Aid – Shawnee, OK6:30 p.m. 29th Economic Development – Investment Opportunity – I, Secretary Johnson and Lesa Shaw attended this informational meeting in Moore, OK 30th Oklahoma Council on Economic Education – Breakfast Meeting – Renaissance Waterford - OKC, OK APRIL 2017 1st White Turkey Band Meeting – Shawnee, OK 3rd AllNations Bank Meeting – Executive Committee and Bank Board 2 APRIL 2017 4th Attorney General Interviews - Secretary Johnson, Rep. Johnson and I 5th Shawnee Kiwanis Pancake Feed - Heart of Shawnee Expo Center – Shawnee, OK - Tickets handed out to employees courtesy of the Office of the Governor CTSA Meeting – 9:00 a.m. Tribal Nations and Public School Collaborative Engagement - Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Workshop - River Spirit Casino, Tulsa, OK 6th Enrollment Meeting: I, Secretary Johnson and Treasurer Bates attended. Ribbon Cutting Building Blocks III, Little Axe, OK – I, Secretary Johnson, Treasurer Bates, Representative Johnson, staff and many visitors attended. 8th AST Egg Hunt Tribal Complex 10-14th National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) - San Diego, CA 17th AST Tribal Directors Meeting – Shawnee, OK - 9:00 a.m. Directors who attended: Domestic Violence, Enrollment, Building Blocks II, Social Services, Education, Absentee Housing Authority, OEH, Media, Police Dept., Health, Courts, Gaming Commission.Directors No Show: HR, MIS, Cultural Preservation, Tax Office, Finance, Grants, Procurement, Realty, Title VI, ICW, Building Blocks III, Maintenance 11:00am Executive Meeting United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas Texas. In Stroud, Oklahoma TEC Board Meeting 5:30 p.m. 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. Conclusion I have 1 month to go. My door is always open (unless I happen to be at or in a meeting) and I welcome your visits. Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for the Future (BFF) - united and together! Thank you for your support. 3 BUILDING BLOCKS II Spring! The children here at Building Blocks are taking full advantage of learning about spring time by growing flowers. They have quite a garden growing. They are also learning about spring weather and weather safety. It’s important to talk with your children and have a weather safety plan in place and do a few practice runs so they are prepared when at home. We also held our annual Easter egg hunt here at the center; the children really enjoyed dying and hunting the eggs. We would like to thank all the parents who came and enjoyed the egg hunt with us as well as the Easter parties. Dates to remember Mother’s Day - May 14th Memorial Day - 29th we will be closed Elizabeth Crawford Director Building Blocks II 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. 4 BUILDING BLOCKS III RIBBON CUTTING PHOTOS 5 TRIBAL EASTER EGG HUNT April 8th 2017 Prize egg winners Tribal Elders 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 June 17, 2017. I cannot physically be present to cast my Vote at the June 17, 2017 Run Off 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 MAY 28, 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 2017- -Scheduled Scheduled Closings MayMay 2017 Closings DATE: TIME(S) CLOSED: LOCATIONS: February 2017-Scheduled Closings All AST Health facilities CLOSED Wed., May 3rd -Shawnee Clinic re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM). Noon to 5 PM (1st Wed ofTIME(S) month) CLOSED: LOCATIONS: - PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM). All AST Health facilities CLOSED st d., Feb. 1Mon., May 29th Noon to 5 PM Hoursexcept re-OPENS 5 PM 9 PM (last 8:30atPM) All Day *Shawnee All ASTClinic HealthExtended facilities CLOSED PlusCare Clinictill OPEN 9 AM to 5patient PM (last at patient 4:30 PM) ed of month) (Memorial Day) *PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) ., Feb. 20th dent’s Day) DATE: All AST Health facilities CLOSED exceptClosings PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9 AM to 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM) June 2017 Scheduled June 2017 - -Scheduled Closings All Day TIME(S) CLOSED: LOCATIONS: All AST Health facilities CLOSED March 2017-Scheduled Closings Wed., June 7th Noon to 5 PM - Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) (1st Wed of month) - PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) TIME(S) CLOSED: LOCATIONS: All AST Health facilities CLOSED st the event of a weather cancellation or delay affecting health services or if you are unsure if health is closed, please call ahead. ., Mar. 1*In Noon to 5 PM *Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477 ed of month) *PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS 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 ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org. he event of a weather cancellation or delay affecting health services or if you are unsure if health is closed, please call ahead. le Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477 Tax Collections so, weather closures/delays will be posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health”, Twit Health and on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.com.FY-2017 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS FY-2017 (thru 3/31/2017) YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (Thru 3/31/17) TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER DECEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL % OF TAXES NOVEMBER 2.50% 83.90% 5.61% 0.70% 6.67% 0.50% COLLECTED Sales (6%) Gaming % of free cash Employee (1%) Severance (8%) Motor Vehicle Tobacco Refund $1,050.71 $10,504.68 $6,327.41 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $7,658.64 $21,213.62 $11,265.34 $3,310.81 $831.89 $867.28 $11,861.13 $16,062.81 $19,746.67 $2,216.22 $690.73 $649.57 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $17,882.80 $600,000.00 $40,137.60 $5,009.98 $47,670.61 $3,556.52 TOTAL TAXES $276,097.51 $249,303.73 $188,856.27 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $714,257.51 $138.10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $867.06 0.12% $276,613.97 $249,516.23 $188,994.37 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $715,124.57 100% Miscellaneous TOTAL COLLECTIONS $516.46 $212.50 8 AST HeAlTH SySTem - mAy 2017 The new multi-purpose health facility and storm shelter should be completed by early May as well as the drive through pharmacy, making it more convenient for our patients to access their medications from the comfort and convenience of their vehicles. We’re very excited about this newest set of projects coming to completion for the health system! The AST Health System’s specialty clinics continue to take care of our patient’s in need, as appointment bookings continue to grow with the new services and providers every day. Additional times and availability are being worked to add even more clinical time into the schedule for our patients along with new services/programs for our tribal members and patients serviced. Please ensure you continue to keep your contact and personal information updated upon your next visit to the clinics as we are having problems contacting patients sometimes due to outdated information. Several patients often change their phone numbers and addresses without updating our systems, and it makes it extremely difficult to contact patients when this information becomes outdated during weather emergencies and other patient notifications. We will be starting our first ever Health System Intern program for AST youths of high school ages that are considering health care as a career field in the pursuit of either college or vocational careers training and development. Procedures will be announced on both the website and Facebook on how to apply, so please look for the unveiling of this new and exciting program soon! Both the Little Axe and Shawnee same-day clinics continue to grow, so keep spreading the word about our services! Please continue to use good hygiene and if you become sick, limit your exposure to your family and co-workers during the onset of any symptoms. As always, our teams of excellent employees step up and illuminate our health system! I’m extremely 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 Month in April for health was Ms. Debra Jac Ponkilla, Business Office; the Team of the Month for April was the AST Health System’s IT Staff! The Special Leadership Award for April was presented to Mr. Travis O’Dell and Mr. Paul Tessman, IT, for their outstanding service to the health system! 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) 447-0477. 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 Same Day 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) 447-0300. • If you need CPR training, please contact the AST Health System’s Public Health Office at (405) 447-0300 for scheduling and training opportunities. • Contract Health Services (CHS) interactive phone menu helps patients access the most appropriate service provider by calling (405) 701-7951 at the Little Axe Health Center. This feature will speed up access to the patients seeking services and follow-up to their care. We also have Contract Health representatives available at our Shawnee location. Tribal members are able to call Ms. Flo Mann, LPN or Ms. Laurie Webber, LPN at (405) 878-5850. • Customer Service line is (405) 701-7623. Please direct all complaints or compliments to this line for appropriate attention and/or response. Please be assured that this is the best way to have each situation addressed, with consistent updates from our Health Staff. After the investigations of all issues are complete, our Health Director or a Clinic Administrator will personally contact you with updates, decisions, or question pertaining to your case. • The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during work hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality or after hours you may contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe at either (405) 701-7992 or via cell (405) 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. 9 Enrollment Department Enrollment will be out of the office for training on these dates. If you need to turn in any applications please turn them into the Secretary’s office. Training Dates are below: June 5 – 8. Will reopen on June 9th Sorry for any inconveniences Enrollment Ordinance community meetings will be held on the following dates: “DATES AND TIMES ARE TENTATIVE” July 15th from 10 AM to 12 PM at Brindle Corner August 12th from 10 AM to 12 PM at Horseshoebend September 9th from 10 AM to 12 PM at Little Axe Resource Center Reminders: CDIB’s cost is $5 if you are past the 3 card limit. This has been in place since 1999. I understand that tribal members weren’t forced to pay the fee in the past but to keep enrollment operating, we must follow the rules. Enrollment is looking into updating the CDIB and plan on implementing this in the next few months. We will notify tribal members when we are ready to proceed with this action. All CDIB’s must have an updated photo on them. Addresses and Name changes must stay updated. Enrollment does not handle any part of the procedure in filling out paper work or receiving your per cap. Enrollment does not make copies of vital records (Birth Certificates) for tribal member’s personal use. If you are interested in doing research feel free to make an appointment with enrollment so we can a lot plenty of time to help you find what you are looking for. Book by: phone or on the website. Enrollment will happily help you find and make a copy of your family tree if you would like. Just fill out a research application. Enrollment also would love to have documentation of your Indian Name. We have certificates and a place to input your name in our system. This is very important to keep this documented. Please feel free to come into the office and fill out a certificate to place on file. Free Music Lessons Guitar • Bass Piano • Drums For Details Call Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health 405-878-4716 10 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 crossreference 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. NOW PROBATE Accepting MISSION STATEMENT Applications 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. For Fall 2016 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. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2016 For more information, visit Haskell Indian Nations University website at www.haskell.edu. 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. 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. 29 11 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Power Outage Safety • Turn off or disconnect any appliances (like stoves), equipment or electronics you were using when the power went out. When power comes back on, surges or spikes can damage equipment. Leave one light turned on so you’ll know when the power comes back on. Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome. If a power outage is 2 hours or less, don’t be concerned about losing your perishable foods. For prolonged power outages, though, there are steps you can take to minimize loss and keep all members of your household as comfortable as possible. • During a Power Outage Staying Safe After a Power Outage • Staying Safe Indoors • • • • • • • • • Use flash lights in the dark, not candles. Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic lights will be out and roads will be congested. If you are using a generator be sure you understand the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to use generators safely. Food Safety Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold for about 4 hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed. First use perishable food from the refrigerator. Perishables should have a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) or below to be safe to eat. Then use food from the freezer. Use your non-perishable foods and staples after using food from the refrigerator and freezer. If it looks like the power outage will continue beyond a day, prepare a cooler with ice for your freezer items. Keep food in a dry, cool spot and keep it covered at all times. Electrical Equipment • After a Power Outage Turn off and unplug all unnecessary electrical equipment, including sensitive electronics. If electrical power lines are down, don’t touch them. Keep your family and pets away. Report downed lines to your utility company. Throw Out Unsafe Food • • • • Throw away any food (particularly meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers) that has been exposed to temperatures higher than 40° F (4° C) for 2 hours or more, or that has an unusual odor, color or texture. When in doubt, throw it out! Never taste food or rely on appearance or odor to determine its safety. Some foods may look and smell fine, but if they have been at room temperature too long, bacteria causing food-borne illnesses can start growing quickly. Some types of bacteria produce toxins that cannot be destroyed by cooking. If you are not sure food is cold enough, take its temperature with a food thermometer. If food in the freezer is colder than 40° F and has ice crystals on it, you can refreeze it. ### 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 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE HEARTLINE EMERGENCY 911 211 Police, Fire, Ambulance State of Oklahoma TRIBAL POLICE TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER 405-275-3200 405-740-1562 (Cell) Absentee Shawnee 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 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 12 Power Outage Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Maintenance Department 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 (405) 275-4030 Grass Mowing Application The following are the requirements for this program: 1. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member 2. Must Must be be 65 55 years years or or older older 3. Handicap/Disabled 4. Must provide proof of residency 5. All trash, branches, debris must be cleaned out of yard The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weeds eat applicant’s lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks. Also, the maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, etc. NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed. If you have any questions, please contact Reta Harjo at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6249 NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: CDIB #: DOB: HOME PHONE: ZIP: MESS. PHONE: Finding directions to home: 13 The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the the heart of a mother. St. Therese of Lisieux In the end, mothers are always right. No one else tells the truth. Randy Susan Meyers Sunday 1 Monday Tuesday 3 Wiener n Kraut Green Beans Bread/Pears 2 Grilled Chez Sandwich Spear Pickle Chips Mandarin Oranges 9 10 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29 AST Complex Closed Chicken Salad LTOP Chips/Orange Chef Salad w/ Ham Cottage Chez Peaches Hamburger LTOP Waffle Fries Pudding Wednesday Beef Fingers Mashed Pot/Gravy Veggies Bread/Pineapples Pork n Potatoes Turnip greens Bread Apple Turkey Dressing & Gravy Green Beans Roll Thursday 4 11 16 Oven Fried Chicken Mashed Pot/Gravy Peas N Carrots Roll/Jell-O 17 Cold Cut Sandwich LTOP Veggie Soup Apricots 18 23 24 25 30 Baked Chicken Wild Rice Veggies Roll/Plums 31 Corndog Tator Tots Pork N Beans Peaches NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER Baked Zita Green Beans Tossed Salad* Garlic Bread Burrito w Chili n chez Spanish Rice Mixed Fruit Taco Casserole Ranch Beans Tossed Salad* Cinnamon Roll Smoked Sausage Mac & Chez Veggies Cookie Pinto Beans Steak fries Cornbread Crisp Friday 5 12 19 26 Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit Grits Toast Sausage Patty Pancakes Bacon Boiled Egg Bagel Cream Chez Saturday 6 13 20 27 Salmon Patty Coleslaw Mac n Chez Nothing is really lost until your mom can’t find it. Unknown LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM FULL TIME: RN CASE MANAGER Who are the children in need? • Native American children in custody of tribe or state. • Native American children ages 0-17. • Native American children in sibling groups. • Native American children with special, physical, or emotional needs. • Native American children mixed with another ethnicity. TRIBAL FOSTER CARE HOMES ARE NEEDED FOR OUR TRIBAL CHILDREN WILL YOU OPEN YOUR HOME TO A CHILD IN NEED? IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER CARE HOME PLEASE CONTACT: JULIE WILSON 275-4030 EXT. 6376 If you love working with the elderly and would like to make a difference in their lives, CompleteCare Home Health is the place for you. CompleteCare is looking for a RN Case Manager and a PRN LPN to work in the Little Axe area with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Qualified candidates must have an active Oklahoma license in Good standing and reliable transportation. This position travels 100% of the time. Candidates may Fax resume to 405-928-2720 or Email a resume to afontaine@icmhealth.com or stop by the Corporate Office located at 2401 Tee Circle, Suite 207 Norman, OK. For further information Contact Angelina Fontaine at 405-928-2727 ext. 2009 *NOW INTERVIEWING* EOE 14 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Want your Community, Workplace and/or Family to be suicide safe? Then come to this Workshop! With certified ASIST trainers from the Chickasaw Nation WHEN: May 9 & 10, 2017 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days WHERE: Little Axe Clinic Conf. Rm A & B HOW: Register by May 5, 2017 at Behavioral Health with Jenifer Sloan 701-7988 or jsloan@astribe.com. The ASIST workshop is for people who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over one million people have participated in this two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop. Participation in the full two days is required. Enjoy small group discussions and skills practice that are based upon adult learning principles. Experience powerful videos on suicide intervention. Feel challenged and safe. Learn suicide first aid. Refreshments provided and door prize drawing! Diabetes & Wellness Did you know that Native American men and women are 2.2 times higher to have diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites? Did you also know that 95% of American and Alaskan natives have type 2 diabetes (as opposed to type 1 diabetes)? Ultimately, diabetes is a raising problem amongst everybody, here are some ways diabetes effect both native men and women. Men and Diabetes Historically, men have not been comfortable discussing issues about their health, particularly conditions like diabetes, depression, nutrition and fitness. This has resulted in shorter and less healthy lives for men in the United States compared to women. We encourage all men with or without diabetes to take the "modern man" challenge: get out, get active, and get informed! Women and Diabetes Diabetes can be especially hard on women. The burden of diabetes on women is unique because the disease can affect both mothers and their unborn children. Diabetes can cause difficulties during pregnancy such as a miscarriage or baby born with birth defects. Women with diabetes are also more likely to have a heart attack, and at a younger age, then women without diabetes. For more information on diabetes and nutrition call the AST Diabetes & Wellness Program at 405-701-7977. *(Information from the American Diabetes Association and diabetes.com)* 15 Education Department Education Department offers Financial Aid Presentation The Education Department and the Office of Governor offered a Financial Aid Presentation on March 27, 2017. Letha Huddleston, Outreach Services Specialist, from the Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP) presented information over grants, Federal Work Study, Education offers Financial Presentation student loans, Department and scholarships. LethaAidalso answered audience questions. She gave an The Education Department and the Office of Governor offered a Financial Aid Presentation on overview on the Free Application for Federal March 27, 2017. Letha Huddleston, Outreach Services Specialist, from the Oklahoma College Student Aid (FAFSA) well aspresented other state aid over grants, Federal Work Study, student Assistance Program as (OCAP) information programs. loans, and scholarships. Letha also answered audience questions. She gave an overview on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as other state aid programs. Education Department offers Financial Aid Presentation The Education Department and the Office of Governor offered a Financial Aid Presentation on March 27, 2017. Letha Huddleston, Outreach Services Specialist, from the Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP) presented information over grants, Federal Work Study, student loans, and scholarships. Letha also answered audience questions. She gave an overview on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as other state aid programs. Pictured R to L, top row: Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Twila Parker, Assistant to the Governor, R to L, bottom row: Tresha Spoon, Director of Education, Annette Wilson, Director of Social Services, and Lesa Shaw, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of the Governor. A small contingent of staff from the Tribe attended the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education’s: Economic Insight Series at the Waterford Renaissance Hotel in OKC. The series had a panel of speakers discussing “How will the Amazon Sales Tax Impact the Oklahoma Economy?” Panelists were Mickey Hepner, Economist and Dean of the College of Business at the University of Central Oklahoma, Tony Mastin, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Tax Commission, Andrew Messer, Deputy Treasurer for Governmental Affairs for the Office of Oklahoma State Treasurer Ken Miller, and Eric Long, Economist and member of the Greater Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce. 16 Education Department The Camp Nikoti Tribal Youth Program hosted the Melokami Youth Camp during spring break March 13-17, 2017. The youth in attendance had a week full of games, crafts, physical fitness activities, and presentations from AST departments and programs. This year there were six Melokami Youth a great success. youth whoYouth participated in the program. The Camp Nikoti Tribal Program hosted the Melokami Youth Camp Campwas during spring breakWithin Marchone 13-17, 2017. The week break we were able physical to have guest from Tribe, gain from exposure youth in attendance hadofa spring week full of games, crafts, fitnessspeakers activities, andthe presentations AST to departments and cultural hostedwho by the Tribe, andinplay fun gamesMelokami throughoutYouth the day. daysuccess. Within programs. This year thereactivities were six youth participated the program. CampOur wasfinal a great a reward dayhave for guest the participants because theirgain goodexposure behaviortoand participation. one week of springconsisted break weofwere able to speakers from the of Tribe, cultural activities hosted by the Thegames Campthroughout Nikoti Tribal Program like to thank Chrissyday Wiens, John Soap, andbecause of their Tribe, and play fun theYouth day. Our final would day consisted of a reward for the participants good behavior and participation. CamptoNikoti Tribal Youth Program like to thank Chrissy Wiens, Jenifer Sloan for The speaking our participants and sharing would your knowledge to help build their John Soap, and Jenifer Sloan for speaking our participants and sharing your knowledge to help build their leadership qualities. leadershiptoqualities. Camp Nikoti Tribal Youth Program 17 HUGE THANK YOU The family of Shelsie White Thunder would like to say “Thank You” to all of our head staff that came out to support & celebrate her birthday along with her accomplishment of graduating from Seminole State College with an Associates in Language Arts. – John Soap, Charles “Neka” Logan, Deion Henry, Courtney Cozad Plumley, Ken & Serena Daugherty, and Comanche Little Ponies. Also the family of Devin & Macklyn Leitka on their accomplishments from Haskell University and Little Axe High School. A very big “Thank You” goes out to our Governor, Edwina Butler-Wolfe for donating the beautiful purple Pendleton. We would also like to thank Rikki Blanchard, Lisa Smith, Dina Little Jim-Bread, Jamie Watson, Nikki Johnson on helping prepare our delicious meal and of all Rikki’s BFF’s for helping serve our meal. Thanks Grandma & Grandpa Blanchard for all your support thru Shelsie’s struggles to getting to this point in her life. And “Thank You” to anyone we might have missed. “Ne-Yi-Wa” ***Tommy, Sis, Sheldon & Kelsey, Shelby & Kendall, & Shelsie White Thunder Family*** TIGER REUNION MAY, 28th, 2017 (Sunday) Attention all friends/family of the late Jim Tiger and Annie Mann Tiger. Our Tiger reunion is scheduled for May 28th 2017, at Lake Thunderbird, Little Axe shelter. From 10:00 A.M. -10:00 P.M. There is an $5.00 charge at the gate to enter. Everyone please bring a covered dish, drinks, ice, games and swimming clothes. If you have any old family photos or from past reunions please bring them. Nellie Tiger Maxwell is the last of that generation, so please come be with her, I hope everyone can make it!!! If you have any questions, please call Jan Maxwell (405)-514-5520 18 Congratulations to Lisa (Head Coach) and Clint (Asst. Coach) LittleJim and their Christian Heritage Academy girls basketball team for winning the 2016-17 OSSAA Class 2A State Basketball Championship in Oklahoma City in March 2017. Among numerous awards presented to team and players throughout the year, Lisa was also named Little All-City Coach of the Year and Super 5 Coach of the Year. Clint, an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member, is the son of Charles and Lorene LittleJim; and he and Lisa reside in Little Axe, OK. We are proud of you both, The LittleJim Family TAYLOR CARTER Graduation from the University of Oklahoma May 2017 Love, Justine Seetot & Frank Carter BRING US YOUR USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT!!! The AST Health System is accepting used durable medical equipment items for re-use. We can shine up that old walker, wheelchair, cane, or CPAP breathing machine and make it serviceable again. Drop off your un-used item(s) at Little Axe or Shawnee Physical Therapy departments. For more information call: 405. 447.0300 (Little Axe) 405. 878.5850 (Shawnee) 19 May 2017 BIRTHDAYS Ahtone, Catlin Ray Alford, Amy Dianne Alford, Christian Shawnee Alford, Magdelena Spaneta Allen, Lucinda Nicole Allen, Patricia Ann Atchico, John Edward Atwell, David Eugene Atwood, Reagan Nicole Barton, Trae Lee Bateman, Alberta Denise Bates, Akiane Karee Baughman, Brenda Jane Belvin, Justin Ray Bender, Leal Desma Bennett, Blake Tristan Bentley, Curtis Lee Bettelyoun, Lula Mae Bigpond, Roy Black, Timothy Wayne Black, Whittney Brooke Blackburn, Gayle Ann Blanchard, Caelynn Blu Blanchard, Dakota Joshua Blanchard, Glendine Blanchard, Joey Edward Blanchard, Joseph Henry Blanchard, Mariana Lillian Bradley, Jerry Dean Bradley, Terry Don Brady, Lynn Marie Brandon, Susanne Christine Breeding, Sean K. C. Brinson, Ariana Isabel Brister, April Angela Brocksmith, Chole Elizabeth Brown, Brittany Ciara Bruner, Aidan Alex Bryant III, Chester A. Buckley, Gerald Wayne Buckner, June Marie Switch Bullard, Adam Drew Bullock, Royce Jaxxon Bump, Karli Jessica Bustamante, Andrea Nadine Byers, Christian Daniel Byers, Eric Nelson Byers, Melissa Sue Cagle, Alicia Nicole Campbell, Charles Elbert Cargo, Ciara Rain Caudillo, James Emanuel Dean Caudillo, Jamie Lynn Ladeanna Charley, Arron Michael Charley, Melloney Ann Citty, Kathon Clay Citty, Lindsey Nicole Clark, Summer Lynn Clinesmith, Blake Weston Coddington Jr., Kevin Dwayne Collett, Bonnie Sue Colungo, Steven Lee Combs, Michelle Lynn Conover, Gloria Jean Cook, Israel Aaron Coon, Justin Kyler Coyle, Dr. Sarah Michelle Creamer, Cora Mae Starr Crenshaw, Jennifer Lois Cripps, Anita Louise Cuellar, Orietta Faith Dankenbring, Bryce Thomas Davis, Alisa Marie Davis, Dale Allen Davis, Dannica Butch De Jear, Bayleigh Ruth Deere, Shawneen Estelline Deere, Sky Nichole Christine Denny, Jacqueline Dospapas, Verna May Downey, Zachary Layne Ellis, Gregory Scott Ellis, Heather Ann Ellis, Holly Diana Evans, Lisa Michelle Factor, Jaremyah Jamez Feeling, Lavonna Jean Felton, Lacey Rei Fenner, Titan Russell Ferrell, Alyssa Kay Ferrell, Amber Nicole Ferrer, Joshua Lee Fife, Gabriel Douglas Fife, Teresa Laura Irene Footracer, Lee Anna Gail Stubb Foreman Jr., Leonard Dewayne Foreman, Jacob Collin Foreman, Jalen Hawke Fritsch, Joley Marie Galloway, Zachary Adam Garbarini Jr., Alfred Ralph Gibson Sr., Roy Gene Gibson, David Michael Gibson, Jeffrey Wayne Godwin, Lucy G. Gouge, Kara Joe Granstrom, Cody James Graves Pyrch, Karen Sue Graves, Sharol Annette Gray, Branden Tyler Gray, Dakota Christian Greeley, Carsyn Ryan Griffin, Diane Sue Berry Hale, Kathy Sue Hall, Emily Katherine Harjo, Eric Wayne Harjo, Hiyatike Star Harris, Konner Lee Little Charley Haumpy, Taj-ah Billy Heath, Spencer Blake Hendrick, Luke Michael Henry, Eddie Allen Hill, Yvette Carmel Hood Jr., Warren Weslyon Hood, Elena Ann Hood, Lisa Hood, Thomas Edgar Humphrey, Carol Lee Hunt, Dominique Annastasia Marie Hutchinson, Velma Rae Irvin, Steven Benjamin Jackson III, Mark Sweeney Johnson Harjo, Curtis Ray Johnson Jr., Richard Taft Johnson, Coree Lee Johnson, Gabriella Kayann Johnson, Joshina Leeshay Johnson, Michael Scott Isaiah Johnson, Nicholas James Johnson, Priscilla Grace Johnson, Tabitha Rose Johnson, Walter Kirby Kaseca, Barry Alvin Kaseca, Kantynn James Kaseca, Roy James Keith, Marshall Collins Kirby-Gibson, Ian Jacob Kitchen, Ruben Vincent Kmatz, Mindy Lynnette Kobs, Jennifer Ann Kowitz, Michael Raymond Laplant, Asher Jay Lasenberry, Harper Rose Leedom, Courtney Dawn Little Axe, Sabrina Little Charley, Cheryl Jean Little Charley, Terry Lee Little Creek, Vernon Dale Little, Jadyn Alise Little, Madison Diane Littlecreek, Anderson Doreece Littlecreek, Dakota Dwight Littlecreek, Tiffany Nicole Littlecreek, Tristyn Denae Longhorn, Sean Ray Longhorn, Weda Louise Lopez Jr, Rolando Lovins, Audrey Ann Lovins, Earl Dean MacGill, Georgia Sue MacK, Rylan Emory Malone, Marcus Jerome Mann, Sallie Arlene Masquat Jr., George Masquat, Chelcy Nicole Matthews, Mary Caroline McAfee, Justin Samuel McGowan, Patricia Lynn McMillan, Shelly Kristin Medina, Alyssa Pamela Lee Megehee, Douglas Dewayne Megehee, Tonia Lynn Mendoza, Amanda Ranee` Meyer, Doreen Miller, Casey Ryan Miner, Heather Rochelle Minesinger, Scott Brooker Mitchell, Desiree Rose Mondragon, Angela Kay Monk, Jaxon Eugene Montgomery, Matthew Schyler Daugherty Moore, Anniah Faith Moore, Emily Renee Morgan, Polly A Littlebear Morton, Jeremiah James Morton, Nora Jane Munroe, Douglas Neese, Lisa Marie Neugent, Alena Dee New Moon, Jake Lee New Moon, Jennifer Brooke Newton, Jessica Ann Noyes, Paula Jo Oldham, George Lynn Onzahwah, Deborah Kay Ott-Proctor, Lylli Lee Ann Panther, Jeffery Wayne Parker, Carla Marie Parker, Shawn Ian Pawpa, Donald Wayne Pearl, Melvin Joe Pitner, Kamryn Nicole Powell, Fawn Laverene Powell, Kendall Lynn Pyrch, Lauren Karly Raisbeck, David Nathaniel Ramirez Jr., Florentino Ramirez, Elicia Marie-Alka Ramirez, Jaxston Cole Ramirez, Rylan Ambrose Reavis, Ricci Donnice Roach, Dakota Eugene Robertson, Rita Jean York Robison, Morgan Tell Robison, Thomas Aaron Rochon, Gerald Wayne Rock, Micheal Eugene Rolette, Domini Antoinette 20 Rolette, Gilbert Earl Rolette, Joshua David Michael Ryan, Royce Liam Salazar, Terry Lee Salisbury, Lucas Holden Salisbury, Mara Ann Sanders, Patty Ruth Schulenberg, Donald Derek Sevier, Elliott Rose Shawnee, Jarrett Lloyd Shular, Monte Lee Simmons, Desirai Diann Smith, Jeremiah Robert Smith, Lily Kendrick Smith, Richard Alexander Smith, Trenn Talen Smith, Valerie Ann Smith, Vanessa Rae Snake, Norma Louise Soap Jr, John Lee Soap, Roger Eugene Speck, Haley Kalyn Spicer, Amber Jo Spoon Jr., Robert Ray Spoon, Joplin Dupre Spoon, Landon Joe Spoon, Lexi Della-Ann Spriggs, Warren Paul Springer, Delores Ann Spybuck, Easton Cade Squire, Nathan Gene Starr III, Henry James Starr, Anthony Craig Stevens, Laurence Paul Stewart, Gracie Nicole Stone Jr., James Lee Strain, Cynthia Ann Sultuska, Ella L. Sultuska, Jerry Wayne Sultuska, Rodney Steven Surface Jr., Robert Monroe Szoke, Debra Jean Talbert, Elania Michelle Talbert, Elliana Grace Elizabeth Tallchief IV, Eves Tallchief, John G. Tarbox, Crystal Lynne Taylor, Darwin Jacob Tebe I, Mavrik West Thompson, Teresa Renee` Thornhill, Noah Hunter Thorpe, Burke James Thorpe, Sheelby Ahkeynay Jamese Tiger, Jennifer Diane Tiger, Tru Anthony Shane Uchida Jr., Stephen Robert Valdivia, Jenika Nicole Wade, Chelsea Nicole Wakolee, Carmen Jean Walker, Jo Ann Louise Wallace, Brenda Gayle Warrior, Johnnie Andrew Warrior, Kenneth James Watkins, Jamie Lynn Watson, Brittany LaDawn Paige Danielle Watson, Janelle Ilise Watson, Thomas Aaron Wesley, Ula Mae Welch White IV, Charles Daniel White, Brooklyn Dee White, Caitlyn Rose White, Clayton Randall Wilkerson, Katie Evalyn Williams, Colton Alexander Williams, Heath Floyd Williams, Ruth Helen Wilson, Cecil Alan Wilson, Christopher Blaine Wilson, Diana Lynn Wilson, Francis Lynn Wilson, Helen June Wilson, Lana Louise Witt, Ambra Denise Wood, Lillian Kay Woods, Justin Matthew Wucinski, Gary Ray Young, Lynda Renee TO MY HANDSOME GRANDSON. I LOVE YOU BUNCHES & BUNCHES. HUGS & KISSES, GRANNY JOP HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE BROTHER!! HOPE ITS ALL YOU WANT AND MORE!! Joplin Happy 9th Birthday to my little bookworm!! You make me so very proud to be your momma!! I Love You XOXO Mom Happy 49th Birthday! Denise Bateman Love, Family & Friends HAPPY BIRTHDAY! JOPLIN HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAYLEIGH LOVE, MEMA AND PA PA 21 Absentee Shawnee Tribe Social Service Department NOW ACCEPTING YOUTH WIA APPLICATIONS Requirements include:  Must be a member of a federally recognized tribe.  Must be between 14-24 years of age.  Must live within the Absentee Shawnee Tribe service area. Space is limited!! Deadline for application is May 30th Applications can be located online at www.astribe.com or at the AST Social Service Department For further questions please contact Linda Gouge 405-275-4030 ext. 6255 22 Congratulations Abbe!!!! • Lease to Own Homes • Low Rent Housing • Over Income AST member Down Payment & Closing Assistance • College Housing Assistance • Home Rehab Program • Storm Shelter Assistance • Transitional Housing • Over-Income Rental Housing Family of Faith Christian School 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS! FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE Abbe Owings - 8Th Grade Basketball Champ SHAWNEE, AST Tribal Member Abbe Owings, An 8th grad LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN OK ♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings of Faith Christian School. On February 13th ,2016 February 13th, 2016, basketball team On won the OCSSA Abbe WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM and the 8th grade girls class 2A STATE Owings CHAMPIONSHIP!!! basketball team took state at the OCSSA 2A class state championship Congratulations Abbe!!!! PROUD MOMMA-­‐Dos Owings Honoring Our Past With Promise for Our Future LIFE is Beautiful Living Meth Free 10 23 Chrissy Wiens Physical Activities Specialist Buster Bread Fitness Manager Brandon Goodman Fitness Technician 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.) 24 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. CLASSES Chrissy Wiens Strength Circuit Little Axe Resource Center Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. CLASSES Chrissy Wiens Fitness Little AxeZumba Resource Center MONDAY Zumba Fitness 6:15CLASSES a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Zumba FitnessCenter Little Axe Resource 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center TUESDAY Strength Circuit 6:15CLASSES a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Strength Circuit Little Axe Resource Center 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center WEDNESDAY Cardio Kickboxing 6:15 CLASSES a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Cardio Kickboxing Little Axe Resource Center 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center THURSDAY 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center FRIDAY 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Mini Bootcamp 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Mini Bootcamp Chrissy Wiens p.m. LITTLE12:00 AXE p.m.-12:45 HEALTH FACILITY Chrissy Wiens LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Strength Circuit Strength Circuit 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 5:45Buster p.m.-6:30 Breadp.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center Little Axe Resource Center “Mini “Mini Bootcamp”Bootcamp”- A full-body strength training program aimed toto improve improve your your muscular muscular fitness fitness and and endurance. endurance. Aerobic Circuit Circuit 5:45Aerobic p.m.-6:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m.-6:30 Buster Breadp.m. Bread Little AxeBuster Resource Center Couch to 5K 2:30 p.m.-3:15 Couch to p.m. 5K Buster Bread 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. LITTLE AXEBuster HEALTH FACILITY Bread LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Little Axe Resource Center “CircuitTraining”Training”-AAtime timeefficient efficienttraining trainingsystem systemaimed aimedatat “Circuit developing strength through pre-determined training stations. developing strength through pre-determined training stations. “Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing “Cardio Kickboxing”training the usingcardiovascular kickboxing system. techniques to engage Aerobic and strengthen techniques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system. 25 “Couchtoto5k”5k”-A Aprogram program develop your aerobic strength “Couch to tohelphelp develop your aerobic strength andand endurance over 12-weeks. The program goal is to help participants endurance over 12-weeks. The program goal is to help participants completea 5K a 5Kdistance distance walking, jogging, running. complete bybywalking, jogging, or or running. 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.) 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 26 our Foster Care Committee. If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please send a letter to the Secretary that states your interest in becoming a member of our Committee. FOSTER CARE >> Currently there are three (3) openings on the Foster Care Board. If you are interested in serving on the board, send your letter of interest to Secretary Dawsey at the Tribal Complex, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 73801. Native American youth are facing Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their family of origin and that of their a crisis. These children are being of Aorigin family that their caregivers. bsentee Sand hawnee Tribal of Foster Care is caregivers. in need of homes Absentee for children that aShawnee re in our child welfare system. Care Your participation in being oster parent for helps children to ensure that these are children Tribal Foster is in need ofa fhomes that inhave our removed from their homes and positive connections to their culture. This interaction helps these children nurture a positive sense of child welfare system. Your participation in being a foster parent identification as a Native American. By being willing to do this, you can be a valuable part of the placed into the child welfare system helps ensure thesethis children have connections healing jto ourney that will that help strengthen next generation of Apositive bsentee Shawnee children; in turn, children bThis ecome tinteraction he parents that their children will need them to be. Onurture ur children aa re tohelping theirthose culture. helps these children at rates much higher than any our f uture, w hat w ill w e h ave o ur f uture b e? positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being other population. Native American willing to do this, you can be TRIBE a valuable part of the healing ABSENTEE SHAWNEE CHILD WELFARE children are often placed in homes journey that will help strengthen this(ext. next 133) generation of Absentee 405-878-4702 Shawnee children; in turn, helping those children become the outside of their families, tribes, parents that their children will need them to be. Our children are and Native American culture and our future, what will we have our future be? all this contributes to significant ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE CHILD WELFARE 405-878-4702 (ext. 133) social problems. The story of Native American people is a complicated one marked by significant trauma and atrocities. Often times this trauma consisted of the removal of abuse which happened to these young and vulnerable children in many of these schools resulted in overwhelming intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief. This trauma which interrupted the ability to parent has led directly to the most current social problems that plague Native American communities today including alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse and parenting deficiencies. All of these problems have contributed to the break-down of the family unit, leading to the removal of large numbers of Native American youth from their families. The journey of healing and breaking the cycles which have been put in place by the historical trauma experienced by generations of Native Americans requires that the cultural identity for so long denied to these children be returned. Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their family of origin and that of their caregivers. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Foster Care is in need of homes for children that are in our child welfare system. Your participation in being a foster parent helps to ensure that these children have positive connections to their culture which in helps nurture a positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being willing to do this, you can be a valuable part of the healing journey that will help strengthen this next generation of Absentee Shawnee children; in turn, helping those children become the parents that their children will need them to be. Our children are our future, what will we have our future be? Will you, as Absentee Shawnee member, do your part if you are able? IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT, PLEASE CONTACT JULIANN WILSON ICW/CPS/FOSTER CARE AT 275-4030, EXT. 133. Racial disproportionality is defined as the over-or under-representation of certain groups (e.g. racial/ ethnic, gender, age) relative to the group’s proportion in the general population. Reports conducted in 2008 showed that, compared to other groups, Native American children were: • 3 times more likely to be referred to CPS • 1.6 times more likely to be removed from their biological homes • Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over two years • Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in guardianships • Less likely to be reunited with their biological parents The sad reality is that there are not enough culturally appropriate homes for these children, resulting in the placement of Native American children in homes that do not share their cultural heritage or traditions. We want to place “our tribal” children in our own homes, to do this we need tribal members to open their homes and their hearts. Are you willing to open your heart? Are you willing to open your home? If so, please contact Julie Wilson ICW/FC/CPS 878-4702 (ext. 133). WHAT IS A FOSTER CARE WORKER? Foster care caseworker training involves completing a bachelor's degree program in social work through a college or university. Students take courses in psychology, abnormal psychology, sociology, economics, ethics, child welfare policies and complete a supervised internship. The child’s Foster Care Worker needs to be a partner with the foster parents to ensure that each child receives the full spectrum of services provided and/or arranged by the Department. Some aspects of this relationship include the following: • Sharing information on an ongoing basis regarding the child’s individual needs, family situation and adjustment to the foster home • Encouraging the foster parents to participate in the total service planning process • Providing the foster parents the opportunity to discuss the child’s progress and any unmet needs which they assess • Providing the foster parent with information, support, guidance and referrals to other professionals on the child’s behalf • Helping the foster family, when necessary, to identify and obtain services for the foster child; e.g., medical, educational • Ensuring that the foster family, on the child’s behalf, has access to all financial resources available to the child while in foster care. A Foster Care Worker works in conjunction with Tribal Courts, Tribal Law Enforcement, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other county services. Indian Child Welfare’s goal is to ensure the safety of our tribal children when they placed in foster care. The homes that our tribal children are placed in must complete Child Welfare Background Check, OSBI Background Check, Income Verification, Home Study, and a Physical. Our AST foster homes are licensed by our Foster Care Committee. Foster Care Payments are as follows: 0-5 age $14.73 day $441.97 month 6-12 age $17.12 day $513.57 month 12 and over $19.30 day $579.13 month IN ORDER TO RECEIVE P A Y M E N T, A L L THE A B O V E M U ST B E M E T A N D TURNED I N TO THE STATE. O N CE PROCESSED STATE P A Y M E N T W I L L B E ISSUED . This is just a little information on what type of work a foster care worker performs on a daily basis. If you are interested in becoming a foster home, please call 405-878-4030 ext. 133. 39 27 4 28 Office of Environmental Health Brownfield Response Progra m What is a Brownfield? The EPA defines a brownfield site as “...real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, controlled substances, petroleum or petroleum products, or is mine-scarred land.” Do you possibly have a Brownfield site on your land? Typical Brownfield Sites Include:  Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes  Burned Homes  Buried Dump Sites  Open Dump Sites  A Large Amount of Tires If it’s possible that you have a Brownfield site on your property, or if you know of a possible Brownfield site, please contact: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Brownfield Response Program 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 ( 405) 214-4235 AST.Environmental.Programs@astribe.com  Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites  Barrels of Unknown Substances  Old Service Stations  Oil Storage Facilities  Oil/Gas Well Sites Follow us on Facebook to view and comment on current and upcoming projects www.facebook.com/ ast.environmental.programs  Old Dry Cleaning Businesses 5 29 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. Every Tuesday for 10 weeks Beginning May 16, 2017 - 6:30 pm Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex ICW Office 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 Preference given to AST tribal members Call (405) 275-4030 ext. 6377 to ENROLL 33 34 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 CO 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) 35 HEALTH SYSTEM 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. 36 1-4 YEARS 5-8 YEARS 9-12 YEARS 13-16 YEARS 17- OVER YEARS $0.25 A DAY $85 $75 $55 $35 $15 CULTURAL PRESERVATIO PRESERVATION N DEPARTMENT Indian Taco Sale $5. 0 5.0 00 $ Meal Price Includes: Indian Taco and Drink Location: AST Cultural Building #6 Date: May 26th, 2017 Time: 11:30 11:30--1:30 This is for Shawnee campus only. Little Axe will be at a later date. We will be taking pre pre--orders until 5:00pm Tuesday, May 23rd. Your food is guaranteed if pre pre--ordered. Please email ashleyb@astribe.com or call (405) 275 275--4030 (ext. 6312) to place your order. 37 Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational 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 ” History: The 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 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 seeking post-secondary education. Services Than Can Be Provided: Depending on an individual’s needs and goals, will determine which services are best for you. However, some services that we can provide include testing fees such as SATs & ACTs, assistive devices, evaluations, and various other services. Qualifications: Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school, and must reside in one of the seven counties served by the Iowa Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation Program. You must also provide documentation of your disability and this can include a doctor’s statement or the IEP or 504 plan from your school. Counties We Serve: Kay, Noble, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Lincoln, and Logan Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program P.O. Box 728 Perkins, OK 74059 Contact: Christa McClellan Phone: 405-547-5721 Toll Free: 1-888-336-4692 E-mail: cmcclellan@iowanation.org WE ARE ON THE INTERNET: www.bahkhoje.com Sign up, stay connected. ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL for our Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee Clinic Need to schedule an appointment? Ask a question? View lab results? Now, Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee Clinic patients can connect with their health records and care providers via our real-time, secure patient portal. Go to www.asthealth.org/patient-portal to register. For more help, call your clinic, and we’ll walk you through it. Install the app on iPhone or Android for real-time access to your health information HEALTH SYSTEM S H AW N E E C L I N I C 4 0 5 . 8 7 8 . 5 8 5 0 o r 8 7 7. 8 7 8 . 4 7 0 2 ( TO L L - F R E E ) 38 I L I T T L E A X E H E A LT H C E N T E R 4 0 5 . 4 4 7. 0 3 0 0 39 Gov. Lt. Gov. Secretary Treas HUMAN RESOURCES Cheri Hardeman .................................. 6252 Elizabeth Clark ................................... 6296 Rachael Lankford ............................... 6222 Casey Adams ....................................... 6337 Secretary John R. Johnson ..........6289 Alvina Barnes................................6275 Jeff Gibson ....................................6256 ........................................................6306 Treasurer Leah Bates...................6239 Donna Longhorn ..........................6240 Rep Anthony Johnson ..................6287 Trent Norton .................................6335 Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson ...........6253 Andy Warrior ...............................6309 Mary Billy .....................................6267 Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) ...................6325 FINANCE Victor Flores ........................................ 6282 Shema Lincoln ..................................... 6250 Jenny Ware ......................................... 6279 Holly Davis .......................................... 6265 David Deer............................................ 6320 Twyla Blanchard ................................ 6233 Jennifer Crenshaw............................... 6228 Courtney Green ................................... 6300 Misty Griffith ...................................... 6290 Phillip Ellis ........................................... 6280 Phillis Wahahrickah-Tasi ................... 6338 Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385 Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe ..6308 Twila Parker .................................6307 Lesa Shaw .....................................6269 ........................................................6263 UPDATED: OCTOBER 6, 2016 SHAWNEE CLINIC Clinic (Bldg. 17) .............................................. 878-5850 Pharmacy......................................................... 878-5859 Toll free................................................. 1-866-742-4977 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman) LITTLE AXE CLINIC Clinic - Medical............................................... 447-0300 After hours ...................................................... 447-0498 Clinic - Dental ................................................. 307-9704 Diabetes ........................................................... 360-0698 Pharmacy......................................................... 292-9530 Resource Center ............................................. 364-7298 OEH/OEP......................................214-4235 Police Dept. ................ 275-3200 / 275-3432 Thunderbird Casino NRM ..........360-9270 Shawnee Casino ............................273-2679 Tribal Store (Little Axe) ..................364-0668 (Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand) Housing..........................................273-1050 Human Resources .........................275-1468 Indian Child Welfare ...................878-4702 Country Kitchen Restaurant .......366-7220 Media .............................................598-1279 (Billie Thompson) Building Blocks II LA ..................360-2710 (Elizabeth Crawford, Briana Ponkilla) OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE All Nations Bank...........................273-0202 ASEDA .......................................... 878-6782 Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341 Brendle Corner .............................447-3372 Building Blocks ............................878-0633 OTHER EXTENSIONS Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ............................... 6294 Bldg. 1 Break Rm ................................ 6305 Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. ....................... 6330 Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. .......................... 6311 Finance Conference Rm...................... 6236 TITLE VI Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR)........ 6227 Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ..................... 6272 Donna Butler........................................ 6270 Robert Schoolfield ............................... 6270 Ted Watson .......................................... 6270 TERO Jeff Gibson ........................................... 6284 TAX COMMISSION / TAG Alicia Engler ........................................ 6257 Connor Edwards ................................. 6237 Shelby White ........................................ 6258 SOCIAL SERVICES Annie Wilson (Director)......................... 6225 Linda Gouge ........................................ 6255 REALTY Cecil Wilson ......................................... 6246 Lea Tsotaddle....................................... 6248 Colleen Butler ...................................... 6247 PROCUREMENT Asaycia Clayton ................................... 6291 Sheelby Thorpe .................................... 6244 Kayla Ketakea ..................................... 6281 Tara Battise.......................................... 6410 OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA 2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR. SHAWNEE, OK 74801 CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM ICW RECEPTIONIST Ronelle Baker....................................... 6375 Lea Bettelyoun .....................................4030 Julie Wilson ......................................... 6376 Jackie Denny ........................................ 6377 ATTORNEY Ray Campbell.......................................6313 LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER Robert Komahcheet..................... 585-8310 COURT Kathy Brock (Court Clerk).................6241 Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Courtney Hodges .................................6260 MAINTENANCE Kevin Kaseca........................................ 6316 CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP Merry Rodriguez Gift Shop) ..................6310 Reta Harjo ............................................ 6249 Devon Frazier(Library).......................6243 Stephen Fife.......................................... 6234 Ashley Brokeshoulder .........................6312 Sherri Yetter, Isaac Bettelyoun, John Erin Thompson ....................................6340 Mann, Cecil Walker Kyra Underwood .................................6238 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance Suhaila Newport ..................................6245 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek .................... 6331 Leal Bender ..........................................6323 MIS HELP DESK ........................................ 3100 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES Melissa Lopez .......................................6333 Tom Trimble ........................................ 6327 Lacey Carey .........................................6315 Michael Berry ...................................... 6303 Lindsay Hernandez..............................6226 Josh Gibson .......................................... 6329 Taylor Wills ..........................................6293 Rico Coon ............................................. 6328 DV Advocate ........................................6224 Donna Cody.......................................... 6402 (Sexual Assault Adv)...................................6298 OEH ...............................................................6277 Ken Jones ............................................. 6223 ...............................................................6326 Jarrod Lloyd ........................................ 6229 Dakota Blanchard................................ 6299 EDUCATION Tresha Spoon .......................................6242 Evelyn Pablito ...................................... 6398 Linda Gouge .........................................6255 Rebecca Diven ...................................... 6230 POLICE DEPT ...............275-3200 / 275-3432 ELECTION COMMISSION Emily Longman....................................6271 Brad Gaylord (Chief)............................. 6302 Linda Day ............................................. 6261 ENROLLMENT Ric Mantooth ....................................... 6278 Carly Dyer ............................................6292 ............................................................... 6266 Kimberly Creek ...................................6288 Jason Brinker....................................... 6259 ............................................................... 6232 HORSE SHOE BEND Steven Crisp ......................................... 6278 (After School Program Director) Edwina Butler-Wolfe ...........................6308 James Woolbright................................ 6278 Shawn Crowley .................................... 6276 Joseph Abbiss....................................... 6278 Rep. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE SPRINGFIELD, MO PERMIT 96 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Volume 27 No. 47 April 2016 Volume 28 No. 5 May 2017 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A773da14f4dc992d0. Public record. Not legal advice.