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AST Veterans Association

Veterans Day Program - Honoring Veterans

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Veterans Association recently held a Veterans Day Program honoring all veterans. The event

was held on November 10, 2016 at the ASTHS Little Axe Health Center. More photos from the event inside on page 17.

Pictured L to R: Taren Williams, David Little, Don Schulenberg & Twila Parker.

Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

Isaac Gibson

Lt. Governor

John Johnson

Secretary

Leah Bates

Treasurer

Anthony Johnson

Representative

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

Governor’s Report

Hello friends, neighbors, relatives and Tribal members at large!

The cold weather is beginning to make an appearance here in the

Shawnee area. We have had an unusual blend of warm, mild weather in the

day time and very cold nights. This is unusual weather even for Oklahoma.

Recently I, my son, and several others went to the Standing Rock Sioux

reservation in Standing Rock, ND to drop off supplies and to see in person

how the protest on the Dakota Access Pipeline was being conducted. In

case you have not been following this issue over the past seven months

tribes have been gathering at Standing Rock to stop a natural gas pipeline

operator from bulldozing sacred sites to construct a 1,172 mile oil pipeline.

Tribes want to protect the Missouri River, which is the primary water

source for the Standing Rock Reservation, from potential pipeline leaks.

Standing Rock Sioux tribal members set up a major camp, Sacred Stone,

and thousands have passed through and pledged support. We visited the

Sacred Stone encampment and what we found, upon arrival, was a huge

camp site with tribal flags lining the road way, many RV’s, tents, and

numerous teepee’s. There were camps within camps and we were taken to

Oceti Sakowin, a main camp, where we were asked to identify our purpose

for being there and our Media Director, Sherman Tiger, was required to

get a media permit so that pictures could be taken while we were there.

The Sacred Stone camp was organized in respect to the location of certain

services and supplies. There were sites where volunteers were to report to;

meals were prepared and served at; supplies and clothing donations could

be dropped off and where clothing could be picked up. There was a medical

clinic set up in what was known as a Yurt, a portable, round tent. Throughout

the encampment we saw a mix of men, women, and children, veterans and

veteran groups and advocate groups from all walks of life. Those entering

were asked to identify their purpose for being there. We took donations of

medicine provided by the Absentee Shawnee health corporation(s); hats,

flashlights and gift cards donated by Finley & Cook, a local CPA firm. The

Protectors were located north of the major camp which was some distance

from the camp we were at.

We visited a number of camps. At the camp of Roy Wahawahboshkuk,

a Prairie Band Potawatomi, he shared that he had been there since day 1.

He had witnessed the frontline activity going on. He told me of his former

military service and how he had served for two terms during the Vietnam

War. His grandson, Preston Wahawahboshkuk, and he were at this camp.

Preston is attending the temporary camp school set up for young children.

Preston said that he was learning the Lakota Sioux language and some of

the Lakota culture.

We dropped supplies off at Med Camp. This is run by Alex Katz. It consists

of two Yurts, one for triage and treatment and the other for behavioral

health counseling, a large donated RV and numerous generators to support

lighting and equipment being used to treat the sick and wounded. The type

and number of staff were unclear. Alex indicated that some of the things

being treated at the Med Camp are: bean bag shots; rubber bullet wounds;

black spray mace and they had a baby born just a few weeks prior to my

arrival. This med unit see’s about 200 people a day as people come from the

surrounding community for medical clinic.

As I walked around the major Camp site I came across Little Miss Indian

Oklahoma, Victoria Eckiwardy, a Yakima Indian. Victoria was handing out

books to read, coloring books and crayons to the very young. I found this a

thoughtful gesture as she too was small and so generous.

We visited the small camp of Fred, a Shoshone, and Mike, a Northern

Cheyenne, who had been there since day 1 and had also seen frontline

activity. Our visit was brief as the temperature was dropping. We gave Fred

and Mike a few of our donated supplies and moved to the next camp.

This camp welcomed us with coffee, tea and sage bath soap. This is where

I met Vanessa Bolin, she was from Dallas, Texas. We visited a number of

other camps and then began our journey back home to Oklahoma.

CATEGORY

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EXECUTIVE

RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2016-48

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

SPECIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

ESTABLISHING HOLIDAYS FOR CALENDER YEAR 2017.

WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Indian tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from

time immemorial; and

WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution approved by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May

2011; and

WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise

conduct business in the name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to uphold its constitutional responsibility to the Tribe and its membership as

the highest priority; and

WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to set policies for the day-to-day operations of the Tribal Government; and

WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma acknowledges certain dates as tribal holidays; and

WHEREAS, the Executive Committee formally approves the following list of holidays for calender year 2017;

DATE

Monday, January 2

Monday, January 16

Monday, February 20

Friday, April 14

Monday, May 29

Tuesday, July 4

August, 2017 - TBD

Monday, September 4

Friday, November 10

Thursday & Friday November 23 & 24

Monday & Tuesday December 25-26

HOLIDAY

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President’s Day

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Memorial Day

Independence Day

Absentee Shawnee Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

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Christmas

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby adopts and establishes

the 2017 Holidays Schedule for Calender Year 2017 as set out herein, and that such dates shall be formally observed as tribal holidays.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the authorities granted by this resolution shall be continuing until and unless rescinded by seperate action of this body.

C E RT I F I C AT I O N

We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and John R. Johnson, Secretary of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution

No. E-AS-2016-48 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called

Special meeting held on November 14, 2016, there being a quorum present, by vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor

Gibson: Yes, Secretary Johnson: Yes, Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Johnson: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote, if required, N/A.

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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.

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Green Beans

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Onions

Tator Tots

Taco

Casserole

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Salsa

Casserole

Peaches

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Chicken Salad

Salad

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Salad

LTOP

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Chips/Orange

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Tuna Salad

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Sausage

Sausage Gravy

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Biscuits

Sausage Gravy

Biscuits

Scrambled

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AARP 2016 HONOREES FROM HEALTH

Norman, Oklahoma – On October 10th the Annual American Association of Retired Persons

(AARP) Oklahoma Elder Honors was held to recognize tribal elders from each of the 39 federally

recognized Oklahoma tribes at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.

This year, the AST health system was amply represented as the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

had 2 honorees this year, Mr. Melpherd Switch, ASTHA Health Board Chairman/LSWN ViceChairman and Ms. Jenifer Sloan, Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist.

Mr. Switch was nominated by Mr. Mark Rogers, AST Health Executive Director. He was

honored for his active participation and dedicated service to improving the

quality of care and serving as tribal champion for increased services for the

Absentee Shawnee people. Mr. Switch is a strong advocate against

bullying, homelessness, lobbies for American Indian Veterans health

services, serves as cultural resource and is a member of the Absentee

Shawnee Elder’s Council.

Ms. Sloan, Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist, was nominated

by AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe. She has years of experience

serving children, youth, adults and families, in education, mental

health/substance abuse, and prevention efforts. She has worked with Youth & Family Services,

Johnson O’Malley Programs, and facilitated MSPI/suicide prevention

projects. In addition, Ms. Sloan is a long standing member of the

Absentee Shawnee Elder’s Council and has been a role model for

students seeking higher education - as a Board member of the AST

Education Committee.

“We are privileged to have such experienced and

knowledgeable individuals here at the health system and

congratulate them on their distinguished honors,” stated Mr.

Rogers.

Photos from AST Veterans Day Program

held Nov. 10, 2016 at Little Axe Health Center

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF

OKLAHOMA

INVITES YOU TO ANNUAL MOVIE

EVENT

December 11, 2016

at 10:00 am

CINEMA CENTRE 8

3031 N. Harrison

Shawnee, OK 74801

Disney Movie – Moana

Rated PG

Popcorn & Soda

Provided 1 Per Child

One Chaperone will have Paid Admission Ticket for Movie

Gift Cards cannot be picked up Prior to 12/11/16,

Only Parents of AST Children will be able to pick up Gift

Cards. You have until end of Jan. 31, 2017 to claim Gift

Cards OF $25.00 WALMART GIFT CARDS

• In Finance Office@AST Complex. Call Twila

Parker405-275-4030 EXT. 6307 to Confirm Head

Count by 12/9/2016.

CHILDREN MUST BE ENROLLED MEMBER OF THE

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA: CDIB

REQUIRED AS PROOF

DEcemBER 2016 BIRTHDAYS

Adams, Alexis Pearl

Adams, Misty Dawn

Aguirre, Carlos Eriberto

Alaee, Beverly Jo

Alford, Blake Tyler

Alford, Larry Dean

Allen, Annabelle Marie

Anderson Reading, Alecia Dawn

Armstrong, Hobart

Ash, Roger Wayne

Atabaigi, Roberta Lynn

Atkinson, Joshua Dean

Atwood, Crystal Dawn

Ayers-Deere, Delana Sue

Ballard, Debra Ann

Ballard, Donald Gene

Bates, Aria Belyn

Bates, Howard Eugene

Bender, Maecie Raelene

Berry, Dakota Trah

Bierd, Jamie Chereese

Bigpond, Bobby Gene

Blackburn, Leland Paul Neasbitt

Blanchard, Ashley Gabrielle

Blanchard, Camenah Joe

Blanchard, Crystal Raylene

Blanchard, Johnathan Cole

Blanchard, Mya Aileen

Blanchard, Sustina Marie

Bond, Delsin Wyatt

Bradley, Micah Joel

Bradley, Phillip Monroe

Bradshaw, Mitchell Bryan

Breeding, Matthew Thad

Brokeshoulder, Elk Eli

Brokeshoulder, Glenda Mae

Brokeshoulder, Katrina Sue

Brokeshoulder, Vickie Robin

Brophy, Callie-Kaye Ellice

Brown, Braxton Gilbert

Brown, Charlotte Elaine

Brown, Cochanna Christine

Bryant Jr., Robert Wesley

Bui, Noreen Fay

Bui, Wiley The

Bullen, Shelly Lisa

Bump, Tonya Lynn

Butler, Wosey Jane

Byers, Sherry Levon

Byington, David Adam

Calladitto, Annika Mone’L

Carpenter, Whitney Rochelle

Chafin, Sierra Nicole

Charley Whatley, Marrissa Ashley

Chisholm, Keegan Conner

Coddington, Emily Elizabeth

Coddington, Krystal Renee

Cody, Dakoda Hunter

Coffee, Larry Ben

Colbert, Braylon Dean

Colungo, Wilma Wildena

Conner, Robert Neal

Coon, Vannessa Rae

Cooper, Beverly Rose

Cortez, La Donna Marie

Cravens, Christopher Dale

Creek, Christopher Samuel

Creek, Jaxon Lee

Creeping Bear, Bobby

Crosswhite, Donna Elaine

Crow, Kimberly Kay

Csoma, Amber Blanchard

Cuellar Jr., Clifford Eugene

Darrington, Taliyah De’ Vine

Daugherty, Samuel Edwin

Davis, Holly Ann

Davis, Julius Alexander

Davis, Rex Keith

Davis, Serenity Jean

Day, Anthony Lee

Day, George Michael

Deer, Alena Rose

Deere, Alyssia Lynn

Deere, Gabriel Xavier

Deere, Kathleen Ann

Delodge, Dexter Lee

DeLodge, Genesis Octavia

Delodge, Wayne Lee

Douglass, Christian Jayce

Downs, Che` Kyle

Duran, Anthony George

Ellis Jr., Michael Frank

Ellis, Ciara Renee

Ellis, Jessica Marie

Ellis, Justin Lee

Ellis, Matthew Drew

Elsloo, Lyla Lee

Engledowl, Alexia Michelle

Engler, Alicia Diane

Evans, James Steven

Evans, Steven E

Farris, Stacey Lynn

Felton, Aiden Michael

Florick, Krista Leann

Foreman, Carole Jean

Foreman, Elysabeth Lesleigh

Foreman, Zelda Mae

Fowler, Joanna Marie

Frye, Zoe Ann

Galloway, Daisy Jade

Galloway, Kory Damien

Galloway, Skylar Matthew

Garretson, Christopher Ronald

Garretson, Janis Marie

Gibson Jr., Jeremy Lee

Gibson, Davanee Mina Paralee

Gibson, Garret Henry

Gibson, Lita Danielle

Gibson, Lousetta B.

Gibson, Willie Ray

Goodwin, Alissa Mae

Graham, Jordan Michael

Grant, Jayden Dewayne

Grass, Billie Jean

Grass, Gage Owen

Griego, Aiyanna Che’la

Gurrola, Arturo Jr

Guzman, Ginger Gaile

Hadjiconstantinou, Ty Lucas

Hall, Sarah Jean

Harrison, Andrea Layne (Ellis)

Hartley, Carolyn Curtis

Harvey, Lisa Michelle

Harvey, Nevaeh Nicole

Hatcher, Wade Jeffrey

Haumpy Sr., Willliam Allen

Hawk, Jordyn Marie

Hayes, Jackson Elias

Haymond, J-Lynn Lanea

Hernandez, Landon Jayse

Herrera, Precious Lara

Hill, Dominick Allen

Hill, Keevan Jones

Holt-Belvin, Brittani Maelynne

Hood, John Michael

Huckaby, Mary Louise Tyner

Innis, Quanah Guy

Isaac, Frances Jane

Jackson, Cheyenne Marie

James, Constance Logan

James, Gregory Dale

Jantz, Evan Blake

Jimerson, Magan Christina

Johnson Jr., Anthony David

Johnson, Brodie Wade

Johnson, Byron Mack

Johnson, Camille Marie

Johnson, Fawntayne Catara

Johnson, George Benjamin

Johnson, Guenevere Tess

Johnson, James Christopher

Johnson, Kayla Ryan

Johnson, Marlene Jane

Johnson, Steve Allen

Kaniatobe, Guy Willis

Kastl, Scott Christopher

Keith, Blake Garrett

Kennedy, Deborah Leigh

Kent-Larney, Flora Jean

Kilmer, Sandra Lynn

Kishketon, Malaki Allen

Kisor II, Jesse Devon

Klein, Madelynn Grace

Kringlen, Faibian Eugene

Lalehparvaran, Lilah Parvin

Lamb, Caden James Charley

Landrum, Rachel Erin

Larney, Darnell Maxine

Lasarge, Susan Gail

Ledzema III, Robert Bernal

Lemke-Rochon, Andrea Kay

Lester, Mackenzie Danielle

Limon, Jennifer Nell

Little Axe Sr., Ricky Lee

Little Axe, Jaydell Chance

Little Axe, Kamyrah Lemarea Illiana

Little Axe, Maxine

Little Axe, Slayer Dane

Little Axe, William Dennis

Little Charley, Newman

Little, Richard Wayne

Littlebear, Calvin

Littlebear, Jonathon

Littlebear, Patrick

Littlebear, Paul Jaccob

Littlebear, Waleen Tenae

Littlecreek, Ronnie Joe

Littlecreek, Sarah Denae

Locke, Tristan Daniel

Logan, Glenda Sue

Longhorn Jr., Keith Warren

Longhorn, Kaselyn Diane

Longhorn, Stuart Kyle

Longman Sr., Clyde Bennie

Longman, Collin Jay

Longman, John Wayne

Lopez, Ruby Ann

Lowe, Preston Gavin

MacK, Makenna Dawn

Mammen, Deann Marie

Martinez Jr., Timothy Andrew

Martinez, Efren Adam-Dean

Martinez, Shawnee H.

Martinez, Tewa Marie

Masquat, Dana Lanelle

Maxfield, Joseph Thad

McBride, Anthony Daniel

McBride, Damien Nicholas

McBroom, Garrett Allen Trece

McCulloch III, Grant Howard

McGuffin, Vickie Ann

McGuire, Mary Ann Masquat

Medina, Sophia Katherine Lily

Megehee, Dakota Micheal

Merrell, Cass Adam

Merrell, Cruz David

Miller, Alicia Le Waine Edwards

Miller, Hollis Cade

Miller, Madilyn Neveah

Mills, Hanna Frances

Mitchell, Qiana Skye

Mizell, Janice Maria

Molina, Deanne Jo

Mooneyham, Andrea Gail

Moore, Alexander Lee

Morgan, John David

Morlan, Debra Jean

Morris III, John Gilbert

Morris, Cecilia Renee

Murdock, Brian Lee

Neash, Alecia Lucinda

Neash, Bobby Joe

Neash, Nekkia Christine

Nelson, Debra Ann

Neske, Kyle Logan

New Moon, Melissa Elaine

Nicholson, Lee Anna

Odell, Travis Dewayne

Oles, Robin Jewel

Olsen, Tonya Lynn

Ontiveros-Adame, Tina Marie

Onzahwah, Brian Neil

Parker, Hunter Caleb Chase

Parker, Teresa Erin

Patton, Erionna Marie

Pawpa, Jacey Tatum

Perry, Savannah Jade

Pewenofkit, Jay Patrick

Pickens, Irma Juanita

Pine, Jacob Lawrence

Pitchford, Chayton Baeze

Pitner, Shane Thomas

Ponkilla, Orrin Heath

Price, Ciara Davon Delodge

Price, Ethan Daniel

Puckitt, Cody Michael

Purcell, Desmond Lee

Ramirez, Alejandro Andres

Ramirez, Alye Tatum

Reid, Parker Gabriel

Robertson, Drew Hayden

Robertson, Kyle Scott

Robinson, Star Dionna

Rodas, Klay Arnoldo

Rolette Sr., Larry James

Rolette, Lawrence R.

Rolette, Ryan Adam

Rolette, Tiffany Renee

Rutledge, James Aiyden

Ryan, Crystal Gay

Sanchez, Sofia Magdalena

Sanchez, Tommy Shawnego

Schmidt, Sammie Anne

Self, Katelyn Lynel

Shawnee, Arla Nicole

Shawnee, Carrah Dawnell

Shawnee, Corey Wayne

Shelton, Jonell Lynne

Sherrill, Cody Michael

Shields, Ty Xavier

Simpson, Caden Marshall

Simpson, Thurman Ray

Sinks, Tammy Relin

Sloat, Arthur Wayne

Sloat, Jennifer Lauren

Smith, Cheryl Renae

Smith, Keana Tempestt

Smith, Kyle Lee

Smith, Skylard Marcus

Snow, Brianna Margaret-Faye

Solis, Adrianna Clavel

Solis, Jose Maria

Spears, Catherine Renae

Spoon Jr, Carl David

Spoon, Desirae Roxanne

Spoon, Jiliyan Jade

Spoon, Michael Brody

Spybuck, Barbara Ann

Spybuck, Deborah Ann

Spybuck, Nicholas Lawrence

Squire, Christopher Lane

Squire, Johnnie Larue

Squire, Marvin Lee

Stanley, Denelle Mae

Starr, Jack Eugene

Stevens Jr., Houston

Stinger Jr., Jack Theophilus

Stone, Sherry Darlene

Sultuska Jr., Jerome Ray

Switch, Ezequiel

Switch, Herbert Clifford

Teehee, Penny Lynn

Tello-Faz, Jennie Rebecca

Tenner, Kirsten Elizabeth

Thompson Jr., John Michael

Thorpe, Dara Beth

Thorpe, Jamie Lee

Thorpe, Matilda C. Masquat

Thorpe, Preston Barrett

Tiger, Ashlee Jean

Tiger, Joseph Aaron

Tiger, Kane Matthew

Tiger, Lyric Danyl

Tolbert, Justin Wade

Torres-Salazar, Mary Ellen

Turtle, Kendall Jose Thomas Reece

Valdivia, Shirley Ann

Villalobos, Constantina K.

Wabaunasee, Mary Ellen

Walley, Dallas Jeffery

Warrior-Benson, Josiah Clark

Warrior, Whitney Michelle

Watson, Zachary Miles

Webb, Charles Kenneth

Webster, Ryan Bennett

Whims, Lawanna Jo

White Sr., Robert

White, Beckie Lynette

White, Edward Leon

Whittaker, Dominique Marie

Wiles, Mitzie Arlene Little Creek

Williams Jr., Joseph Edward

Williams, Adrian Thomas

Williams, Benjamin Michael

Williams, Billy John

Williams, Chance Michael

Williams, Daniell Anissa

Williams, Michelle Lee

Wilson, Alvin Blaine

Wilson, Dwayne Alan

Wilson, Jessie Lee

Wilson, Kaitlyn Nicole

Wilson, Kamren Patrick

Wilson, Raylin Amelia

Wilson, Retha Ann

Winrow, Ashley Dionne

Wolf Jr, Eric Wayne

Womack, Cody Lee

Worthington, Laketa Kaye

Wyatt, Vance Allen

Yeahpau, Trevian Alexander

Youngbear, Curtis Joshua

JILI

Happy 12th Birthday

to my beautiful young

niece! Hope your day is

special! We love you lots!

Aunt BJ &

fuzzy cousin Chloe

Jili Jade

Happy 12th Birthday to one of the most

Beautiful Souls I know!! You’re my best friend

now always and forever!! I Love You!!

Love,

Mom

Princess Jiliyan

Hope your Birthday is

as special as you are!!

You mean the world to

Granny!! Keep smiling

that pretty smile of

yours!! I Love You xoxo

Love Granny Low

Happy Birthday little sister!! You are

so sweet and mean at the same time!!

Gotta love you though!!

Love,

Big Brother Justin

Happy 19th Birthday

CeeCee

We love you,

mom, Granny,

cameron & Kelan

JAMIE BEARD

JIL (SIS)

You are my favorite big

sister!! Even though you

make me do everything!!

Love Little Brother,

Joplin

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

to all our family and friends. God Bless You All.

Love The Kasecas

BEN COFFEE

From Mom

Rock Your Mocs Day

As part of National Native American Heritage month, some of

the Little Axe Health Clinic staff participated in the Rock your

Mocs Day, which was November 15th.

Lt to Rt: Dr. Whelan, Victoria Andrews, Corey Shawnee, Sharon

Shawnee, Marvin Smith, Roland Smith, Clarice Williams, Jenifer

Sloan, Brandi Johnson, and John Soap.

Clocks For Sale

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Media

Department currently have clocks for sale.

We have a desk clock with the AST Logo

and we also have a wall clock also with the

AST Logo.

There is a limited number of each clock.

The clocks will be sold on a first come basis.

We accept cash, check or money order

(make it out to AST Media).

Desk Clock w/AST Logo - $69

Wall Clock w/AST Logo - $75

AST Media Department

219 E. Walnut

Tecumseh, OK 74873

Phone: (405) 598-1279

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.

1-4 YEARS

5-8 YEARS

9-12 YEARS

13-16 YEARS

17- OVER YEARS

$0.25 A DAY

$85

$75

$55

$35

$15

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.)

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

CLASSES

Cardio Kickboxing

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

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Circuit Training

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

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Zumba Fitness

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

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Circuit Training

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

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio Kickboxing

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

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio Kickboxing

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

Chrissy Wiens

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Full Body Strength

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

Buster Bread

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Circuit Training

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

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

Circuit Training

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

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

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

“Zumba Fitness”- Fitness, fun, and dance. Learn Zumba dance

moves to get your heart rate pumping!

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

chair for elders and beginner fitness levels.

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

developing strength through pre-determined training stations.

“Full Body Strength”- Traditional strength training to improve muscular

strength and fitness.

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

RECOGNIZES AST HEALTH OFFICIAL

Norman, Oklahoma – The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) presented its

annual awards to those who had made outstanding contributions to the profession at their

October MGMA 2016 Annual Conference in San Francisco, California. Mrs. Marla Throckmorton

MSN, RN, CMPE, AST Health Deputy Director/Clinic Administrator, became the 2016 recipient of

the Fred Graham Award for Innovation in Improving Community Health. This national award

recognizes the advancement of healthcare delivery and

improvement of community health.

Mrs. Throckmorton is a distinguished, advanced degreed, nurse

executive. Under her adept leadership and clinical expertise, the

entire tribal health system engaged in an operational re-start.

Utilizing a team of skilled experts and a lot of heart, she was directly

responsible for growing the 2 separate clinics owned by the tribe

from 68 employees servicing 8,000 patients to a fully functional

health system of 260 employees in 2 short years serving nearly

16,000 patients. Whenever called upon, she is there for tribal

patients and other serviced non-Native community patients. Mrs.

Throckmorton’s love for the tribe and the benchmarks she created

has set a new standard of excellence for tribal health care in

Oklahoma today. Her stewardship will be in effect and perpetuated

via a comprehensive health system for years to come!

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) helps create successful medical practices

that deliver the highest-quality patient care. As the leading association for medical practice

administrators and executives since 1926, MGMA helps improve members' practices through

exclusive member benefits, education, resources, news, information, advocacy, and networking

opportunities, and produces some of the most credible and robust medical practice economic

data and data solutions in the industry. Through its national membership and 50 state affiliates,

MGMA represents more than 33,000 medical practice administrators and executives in practices

of all sizes, types, structures and specialties. MGMA is headquartered in Englewood, Colo., with

a Government Affairs office in Washington, D.C.

ASTHS DIABETES & WELLNESS PROGRAM:

December is here, and for many, it is the most wonderful time of the year. However, when it comes to

sticking to wellness goals during the month of December, sometimes we don’t make our smartest

decisions. December is a challenge for all of us, routines are disrupted and old, unhealthy choices can

come creeping in, making the wellness challenge ever trickier. Try following these 3 strategies to

maintain healthy goals over the winter holidays.

1. Identify Your Wellness Strengths and Weaknesses: We all have them, so take time to identify

yours. Once you have considered that, then you can develop strategies to adapt and improvise;

helping yourself achieve a happier, and healthier holiday outcome. For example, if you do not

like walking in cold weather then perhaps you can put together a winter walking uniform that

will keep you warm. Then give it a name, like “Mom’s Indomitable Snowman Suit” and enjoy

bringing your family or friends a few smiles every time you engage in your physical activity

goals! Use your imagination!

If you know that baked goods with added sugars/fats are your pitfall, then you might offer to

bring a healthier (but still tasty!) tray to work and family gatherings. A small, smart decision like

this leads to other daily, small smart decisions on health. And you are most likely going to give in

to a craving, either with too little movement, or too much food. It’s alright; just know that you

can get back on track with your next smart, healthy decision!

2. Watch Portions Closer than Ever: Portion control is the best way to still have a little fun with

food while focusing on your health so that you will be around to enjoy many more holidays!

Look for smaller sized plates or spread your food selections out on a larger plate. Focus more on

the people and conversations at food gatherings and eat slower, savoring every bite. Think,

“less is more” with certain holiday favorites. Take sample size bites of the starchy foods, such as

casseroles, stuffing and rolls and share desserts with another person. Take a breath and think

through your portions—you can do this!

3. Be Present in the Moment: Do not wait until January to pick back up on your health and

wellness goals. Diet and lifestyle change is an ongoing process—think of it as slowly un-locking a

part of you that is trying to break out and exist. We all have some capacity to fill our mouths

with more nutritious foods or lead more active lifestyles, so it is up to each of us to give that

person within us a chance to live. Do not lock your healthy, active self away until next month.

December can, in fact be one of the most wonderful times of the year! So bring your best self

out now to engage with your family, play with your friends and serve your community.

Remember, we are here at the Diabetes and Wellness Center to help you achieve your nutrition,

physical activity and lifestyle goals—this December and all throughout the year! Now get out there and

make it a happy, healthy holiday!

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

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

& ENGINEERING (OEH&E)

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

•Tribal Housing Improvements Application

The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing

sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by

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

tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still

suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the

eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the

health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level

by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To

qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must

be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside

within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland,

Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership

by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease

Agreement through the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Reality

Department. Proof of income is not required.

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

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

of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic

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

renovation of city sewer lines and water treatment systems as

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

tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance.

If you are having water or wastewater issues or building a

new home and need services please come by our office and fill

out an OEH&E application for assistance.

If your home is under the management of any housing

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

for assistance. Applications for this program are

available online at www.astribe.com and at the

OEH&E building.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

Other Programs available:

•Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program

Applications need to be completed and all necessary

documents attached before the application will be processed.

Applications are available online on the website:

www.astribe.com.

Submit completed application to:

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13

If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at

(405) 214-4235

A PUBLIC MESSAGE FROM ASTHS PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT:

Help Protect Indian Country: Get your flu shot

Native Americans are at a higher risk of developing complications from the flu. Influenza (the flu) and pneumonia are leading causes of death in

Native American elders. The flu can also make diseases like diabetes, asthma, and other heart and lung diseases worse. Getting a flu shot protects

you, your family, and everyone around you from the flu.

The Flu Vaccine is Safe

The flu shot has been around for more than half a century and hundreds of millions of people have safely received one. The flu shot does not cause

you to get the flu. A flu shot may cause you to be sore or feel achy from the injection which can be mistaken for having the flu. The side effects can

last between 1-2 days. Because the flu vaccine changes every year it is important to receive the flu shot every season.

Where to get a Flu Shot

The flu vaccine is available Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm at the Little Axe Health Center for established patients 6 months of age and older.

You may schedule an appointment by calling 405-447-0300. The Plus Care Clinic serves walk-in patients only and is open Monday-Friday 9:00

am-5:00 pm and offers flu shots for Native Americans age 9 years and up. For more information about Plus Care services call 405-447-0477. The

Shawnee Clinic is open for appointments Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Schedule an appointment with your primary care provider’s nurse

at 405-878-5850 or utilize the Same Day Clinic services from Monday through Friday from 9:00 am-9:00 pm. Also open on Saturdays from 9:00

am-5:00 pm.

For more information or questions regarding the flu vaccine contact Public Health Nursing at 405-447-0300 extension 7190.

http://www.cdc.gov/features/AIANFlu/Index.html

BRING US YOUR USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT!!!

The AST Health System is accepting used durable medical equipment items for reuse.

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) 701-7985 (Little Axe) or (405) 878-5850

(Shawnee).

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.

Vocational Rehabilitation Transitional Services

How to Get a Tag

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

History:

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indi-

with disabilities for twenty years and counting, with Transition Services at six years. Our mission is to develop

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• Valid Oklahoma Toll

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free: 1-888-336-4692

Fax: 405-547-1090

• AbsenteeE-mail:

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Tribal Enrollment card

Christa Tsotaddle, Transitional Counselor

ctsotaddle@iowanation.org

RENEWING BY MAIL:

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

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

charged.

1/23/2015 CT returned checks will be

Find us on the Web: www.bahkhoje.com

HEALTH BOARD

There will be (2) two positions up for renew or new appointment on Health Board, if you wish to be

considered for these openings, please submit contact information, attach a cover letter and resume to AST

Secretary-2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, Ok 74801. You may submit all documents by e-mail to

secretary@astribe.com

Name:___________________________________________ CDIB#:_______________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________________ State/Zip______________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________ Alt Phone:_____________________________________

Email:__________________________________________ Date:___________________________________________

Sec. 4 Qualifications:

At Least (2) two Directors must be AST Tribal members (18 years or older) with Health care experience. All

others Directors must have sufficient professional experience in various fields (e.g. business, accounting, public

service, law, administration, etc.) to contribute productively to the operation of the Board. All appointees are

subject to a background check. No employee or staff member of the Absentee Shawnee tribal health care

system may simultaneously serve on the Board.

OILS

2016 Employee BLS HCP

CPR

Our next generation

is depending on you.

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services will be at the Tribal Court House,

Bldg. #3 each month on the 2nd Thursday from 9am-12pm.

Date

Time

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization

that provides free legal services to low income Native Americans

in Oklahoma. To be eligible for services you must fall within OILS

income guidelines.

Location

January 19, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

February 2, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

March 8, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

April 12, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

May 10, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

June 14, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

July 12, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

August 9, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

September 13, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

October 11, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

November 8, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

December 6, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

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

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

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

Contact information:

MAKE TIME. SAVE THE DATE.

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS)

Our legacy depends not only on those who have come before us. But

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good that comes from taking care of our youth. With

1 p.m.-4 p.m. • Friday, July 15, 2016

health screenings and information, a cultural dance demo, kids’ enter-

Little Axe Health Center

Telephone:

(405)tainment

943-6457

and exhibits, raffle drawings and more. Join us on July 15!

15951 Little Axe Drive • Norman, Oklahoma

more information, contact Public Health at 405.447.0300.

Telephone: (800)For658-1497

Facsimile: (405) 917-7060

HEALTH SYSTEM

SHAWNEE CLINIC

AAA Oklahoma News Release

www.AAA.com

www.facebook.com/AAAOklahoma

www.twitter.com/AAAOklahoma

Chuck Mai – 405-753-8040 / 405-760-6007 – chuck.mai@aaaok.org

Cristi Goettel – 918-748-1072 / 918-845-4115 – cristi.goettel@aaaok.org

Don’t Get Caught with Your Tires Down

AAA.com/repair

Winter Car Care Checklist

Battery and Charging System – Have the battery and charging system tested by a trained

technician. A fully charged battery in good condition is required to start an engine in cold weather.

AAA members can request a visit from a AAA Mobile Battery Service technician who will test their

battery and replace it on-site, if necessary.

Battery Cables and Terminals – Make sure the battery terminals and cable ends are free from

corrosion and the connections are tight.

Drive Belts – Inspect the underside of accessory drive belts for cracks or fraying. Many multi-rib

serpentine belts are made of materials that do not show obvious signs of wear; replace these belts

at 60,000-mile intervals.

Engine Hoses – Inspect cooling system hoses for leaks, cracks or loose clamps. Also, squeeze

the hoses and replace any that are brittle or feel excessively spongy.

Tire Type and Tread – In Oklahoma, all-season tires work well in our light to moderate snow

conditions, provided they have adequate tread depth. Uneven tire wear can indicate alignment,

wheel balance or suspension problems that must be addressed to prevent further tire damage.

Replace any tire that has less than 3/32-inches of tread. Use the penny test: insert a penny –

Lincoln’s head first – into the deepest part of your tire’s tread. If you can still see the top of

Lincoln’s head, it’s time to invest in a new set of tires.

Tire Pressure – Check your tires’ inflation pressure more frequently in fall and winter. As the

average temperature drops, so will tire pressures – typically by one pound per square inch (PSI)

for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The proper tire pressure levels can be found in the owner’s

manual or on a sticker typically located on the driver’s side door jamb or on the door of the glove

compartment. Also, check your spare, if you have one. Many newer cars come without one.

Air Filter – Check the engine air filter by holding it up to a bright light bulb. If light can be seen

through much of the filter, it is still clean enough to work effectively. However, if light is blocked by

most of the filter, replace it.

Continued on next page

Coolant Levels – Check the coolant level in the overflow tank when the engine is cold. If the level

is low, add a 50/50 solution of coolant and water to maintain the necessary antifreeze capability.

Test the antifreeze protection level with an inexpensive tester available at auto parts stores or go

to a qualified auto tech.

Lights – Check the operation of all headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency

flashers and back-up lights. Replace any burnt-out bulbs.

Wiper Blades – The blades should completely clear the glass with each swipe. Replace any

blades that leave streaks or miss spots.

Washer Fluid – Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir with a winter cleaning solution that has

antifreeze components to prevent it from freezing.

Brakes – If there is any indication of a brake problem, have the system inspected by a certified

technician to ensure all components are in good working order.

Transmission, Brake and Power Steering Fluids – Check all fluids under the hood to make sure

they are at or above the minimum safe levels.

Emergency Road Kit – Carry an emergency kit equipped for winter weather. The kit should

include:

•

Bag of abrasive material (sand, salt, clay-based kitty litter) or traction mats

Snow shovel

Flashlight with extra batteries

Windshield washer solvent

Ice scraper with brush

Cloth or roll of paper towels

Jumper cables (and know how to use them)

Extra warm clothing such as gloves, hats and scarves

Blankets

Warning devices such as flares or triangles

Drinking water

Non-perishable snacks for both humans and pets

First-aid kit

Basic toolkit (screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench, duct tape)

Cell phone and car charger cord. Pre-program your phone with rescue apps

(AAA.com/Mobile) and important phone numbers including family and emergency services.

The road to a long car life starts with the owner's manual. Following the vehicle manufacturer's

recommended maintenance schedule found in the owner's manual is the best way to keep a car

running properly and avoid costly repairs.

A not-for-profit, fully tax-paying organization, AAA Oklahoma provides its 395,400 Oklahoma members

with emergency roadside assistance and auto travel services. Plus, the auto club offers members and the

general public a wide range of personal insurance, worldwide travel and financial services at branch

offices across Oklahoma and online at AAA.com. Motorists can map a route, identify gas prices, find

discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance with the AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and

Android. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile.

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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

on current and upcoming projects

www.facebook.com/

ast.environmental.programs

 Old Dry Cleaning Businesses

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

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

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

The AST Contract Health Services

Team is here to assist you.

Please follow the CHS guidelines.

Keep a copy on hand

and update your information.

EMERGENCY AND URGENT

CARE SERVICES

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who

resides in the defined catchment area and needs

emergent or urgent care.

1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300,

option 9 for triage.

2. Notify CHS on the next business day or within

72 hours after your ER visit. Notification does not

assure authorization of payment. However, if you

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

be paid.

3. For AST members with no insurance, evidence

must exist that your visit was medically necessary.

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

4. For AST members with insurance, evidence

must exist that a third-party resource has made the

determination such services were “emergency care”

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

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

at the Little Axe Health Center CHS office or the

Shawnee Clinic CHS office.

CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES

FOR AST MEMBERS

WITH INSURANCE

CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES

FOR AST MEMBERS

WITHOUT INSURANCE

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

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who

resides in the defined catchment area and does not

have insurance.

1. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please

visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe

Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular

hours of operation.

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

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

other personal injury or liability coverage. CHS staff

and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you

with the application process for alternate resources.

Failure to exhaust available or potentially available

alternate resources may result in denial of payment.

For new AST tribal members, to become established

for CHS services, please make an appointment to

see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the

Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during

regular hours of operation.

2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours prior to appointment

date for a Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be

sent to the provider.

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

secondary payer/payer of last resort.

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

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

the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic.

EASY ACCESS

Contract Health Services is conveniently

located in Little Axe Health Center and in

Shawnee Clinic, Building 16.

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

Closed on Holidays

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

2. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please

visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe

Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular

hours of operation.

For new AST tribal members, to become established

for CHS services, please make an appointment to

see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the

Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during

regular hours of operation.

3. You must utilize the services provided within AST

health clinics prior to being referred out.

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

Services must be medically approved by an AST

Health provider and/or CMMR Committee.

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

be sent to the outside provider.

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

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

the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic.

I M P O RTA N T 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

Brenda White-Valdez, CH Technician

Debi Sloat, CHS Coordinator/RN

Sharon Littlecreek, Patient Care Manager/LPN

Jayne Werst, CH Specialist, Medicaid Patients

Kelly Armstrong, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN

Dana Medina, CH Technician

Melinda Ferrell, PBA, Dental Referrals

Flo Mann, CH Specialist, AST Patients/LPN

Laurie Webber, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN

Carrie Stanley, CH Specialist, Medicaid patients/

Medical Assistant

LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER CHS

SHAWNEE CLINIC CHS

405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts)

405.447.0300 (Secondary)

405.878.5850 (Primary)

405.878.4702 (Secondary)

HEALTH SYSTEM

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

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

becoming a member of our Committee.

FOSTER CARE

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Currently there are three (3) openings on

the Foster Care Board. If you are interested

in serving on the board, send your letter of

interest to Secretary Dawsey at the Tribal

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

OK 73801.

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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:

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3 times more likely to be referred to CPS

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1.6 times more likely to be removed from their

biological homes

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Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over

two years

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Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in

guardianships

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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.

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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.

Little Axe

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After School Program - Shawnee

2025 S. Gordon Cooper

Shawnee, OK 74801

P: (405) 878-0633 F: (405) 878-0156

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we will not provide services for school breaks including fall,

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The AST After School Program (ASP) - Shawnee has opened as of August 13, 2015. We will be

accepting children who are in Kindergarten up to 12 years of age. We will be able to pick up from

Shawnee or Tecumseh schools only. The cost is $25 per child per week. This fee will be able to help

with transportation costs, snacks and supplies the children may need.

Come join us at the AST Resource

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Free Tutoring in all subjects!

Games and activities!

Delinquency Prevention!

Healthy Lifestyles!

And Much More!

Open to All Middle School and High School Students

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

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

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

responsible for picking students up by 6:00pm.

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

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

For more information and sign up please contact

Blake Goodman at (405) 364-7569

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Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secretary

Secretary John R. Johnson ......... 6289

Alvina Barnes ............................... 6275

Jeff Gibson ................................... 6256

....................................................... 6306

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

Andy Warrior .............................. 6309

Mary Billy..................................... 6267

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

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe . 6308

Twila Parker ................................ 6307

Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269

Gia Aitkens ................................... 6263

HUMAN RESOURCES

Cheri Hardeman ................................. 6252

Elizabeth Clark .................................. 6296

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

Casey Adams ...................................... 6337

FINANCE

Sam Caruso ......................................... 6282

Amy Hilderbrand................................ 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

.............................................................. 6338

Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

Edwina Butler-Wolfe .......................... 6308

(After School Program Director)

HORSE SHOE BEND

UPDATED: JUNE 7, 2016

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

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

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

OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA

2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK 74801

ENROLLMENT

Carly Dyer ........................................... 6292

Kimberly Creek................................... 6288

ELECTION COMMISSION

Emily Longman ................................... 6271

EDUCATION

Admin Asst./Rec .................................. 6255

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

(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, 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

Shelby White ........................................6237

...............................................................6258

SOCIAL SERVICES

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

Tara Battise ..........................................6225

REALTY

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

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

Colleen Butler ......................................6247

PROCUREMENT

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

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

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

OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235

Police Dept. ................. 275-3200 / 275-3432

POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432 Thunderbird Casino NRM.......... 360-9270

Brad Gaylord (Chief) ............................ 6302 Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679

Linda Day ............................................ 6261 Tribal Store (Little Axe).................. 364-0668

Ric Mantooth....................................... 6278

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

Jason Brinker ...................................... 6259 Clinic - Medical ............................................. 447-0300

.............................................................. 6232 After hours..................................................... 447-0498

Steven Crisp ........................................ 6278 Clinic - Dental ................................................ 307-9704

James Woolbright ............................... 6278 Diabetes .......................................................... 360-0698

Pharmacy ....................................................... 292-9530

Shawn Crowley ................................... 6276 Resource Center ............................................ 364-7298

Joseph Abbiss ...................................... 6278 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)

Jarrod Vasquez ................................... 6266 SHAWNEE CLINIC

ICW

RECEPTIONIST

Ronelle Baker ...................................... 6375

Lea Bettelyoun..................................... 4030 Julie Wilson ........................................ 6376

.............................................................. 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 Gift Shop Manager/Rec................. 6243 Reta Harjo ........................................... 6249

.............................................................. 6310 Stephen Fife ......................................... 6234

Ashley Brokeshoulder ......................... 6312 Sherri Yetter, Isaac Bettelyoun, John

.............................................................. 6340 Mann, Cecil Walker

.............................................................. 6238 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance

Suhaila Newport .................................. 6245 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ................... 6331

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MIS

.............................................................. 6264 Rico Coon ............................................ 6328

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

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

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

Kimberly Stephens .............................. 6277 Tom Trimble ....................................... 6327

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

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

Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6333 Ken Jones............................................. 8845

Taylor Wills ......................................... 6293 Jarrod Lloyd ....................................... 8844

DV Advocate........................................ 6224 Dakota Blanchard ............................... 8843

Lacey Carey ......................................... 6315 Evelyn Pablito ..................................... 8847

Lindsay Hernandez ............................. 6226 Rebecca Diven ..................................... 8848

Treasurer Leah Bates .................. 6239

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

Representative

Anthony Johnson ......................... 6287

Trent Norton ................................ 6335

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