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July 2016

“Among The Shawnee”

inside this issue

2 - 3 Governor’s report

4 swearinG in photos

5 ramah Class aCtion FaCt sheet

6 housinG authority open house

8 ast Job openinGs

11 emerGenCy manaGement

14 ast health system

15 2016 health Fair

16 buildinG bloCks

Volume 27 No. 50

20 - 21 July birthdays

23 title vi menu

24 Fitness Calender

30 Foster Care

33 lawn mowinG appliCation

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ELECTION COMMISSION

OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS

Run Off Election June 18, 2016

This is to announce the OFFICIAL

results of the June 18, 2016 Run Off

Election for the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe of Oklahoma. This election was

held on the above date pursuant on

the Tribal Constitution and Election

Ordinance. All votes were counted

at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal

Complex.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

TREASURER (2 Year Term)

Leah Bates

Twila Parker

REPRESENTATIVE (2 Year Term)

Anthony “Tadpole” Johnson

Sherman Tiger

226

Votes

212

Votes

238

Votes

199

Votes

We the Officials are responsible for declaring the above election results, do hereby

claim the above statements are true and correct to the best of our knowledge.

Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

Isaac Gibson

Lt. Governor

John Johnson

Secretary

Leah Bates

Treasurer

Kenneth Blanchard

Representative

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

Governor’s Report

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

Here in the Shawnee area we are seeing a rise in local temperatures. We had some extended showers and thanks to that rain we are seeing an increase

in our mosquito population. The City of Shawnee is trying to resolve this problem by spraying our City in sections and making tablets available to

Shawnee citizens who have standing water. The recent Zika virus outbreak and ongoing developments with the West Nile Virus has made this process

necessary to ensure and/or minimize the concern in our local area. I hope that your cities and/or communities, in your respective areas, are looking at

how to best resolve this concern as timely intervention is important.

On June 18th the tribe was to hold their elections and by the time you receive this newsletter we may know who has been elected to the Offices of

Treasurer and Representative. Once these individuals are placed in Office we can then move forward to address upcoming fiscal year issues/concerns that

require resolving through the assistance of our newly elected officials. I look forward to the challenges and opportunities this will provide to the tribe.

Court Actions of Note

Jeff and Isaac Gibson

At the preliminary status review hearing date held on May 23rd another review date was set by Judge Haddocks for July 12th with trial dates set for each

defendant. Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson’s trial date is set for October 10-11 or 12th if needed. Former Representative Jeff “J.W.” Gibson, who currently

holds the title of TERO Coordinator and works for Secretary John Johnson, his trial date is set for October 17-19th. Both Gibson’s are being tried for

embezzlement, fraudulent use of a credit card, misusing public monies, unlawful official action, and criminal conspiracy.

Ken Blanchard

The Election Commission obtained legal counsel and on June 4th their attorney explored the action filed by Ken Blanchard on whether the Election

Commission correctly held the Lt. Governor election in March. Election Commission correctly held the Lt. Governor election in March. Mr. Blanchard

acted as his own legal counsel. The question being asked was whether the Election Commission acted outside of the tribes Constitution by placing two

candidates on the March General Election ballot instead of placing them both on the June Run Off ballot. Judge Matt Thomas listened to both sides

arguments and encouraged the introduction of any documents that might assist him in making a ruling. In the Journal Entry of Judgment it stated the

Election Commission had recognized the discrepancies of past practices and sought and received an Attorney General Opinion on January 14, 2016.

This opinion led the Election Commission to inform Mr. Blanchard that the Lt. Governor election would be conducted in March 2016. No action was

taken by Ken Blanchard between January 2016 and March 2016 to challenge the Attorney General’s opinion or the Election Commission’s decision to

hold the Lt. Governor election in March 2016. Mr. Blanchard campaigned against and lost to Isaac Gibson in March. The Election Commission certified

that vote and on March 28th Ken Blanchard protested the Election taking place in March 2016 rather than June 2016. The Election Commission

considered the protest and affirmed their results for the March election for the Lt. Governor. On April 13th Ken Blanchard filed a court action against

the Election Commission. Mr. Blanchard argued the Election Ordinance should be voided because it was drafted or passed improperly but presented no

evidence to support that argument. The Election Ordinance is nine years old and appears to have been duly authorized and passed as required by law.

The Court found Mr. Blanchard’s argument that the Election Ordinance is somehow void- unpersuasive. The Court ruled that the Election Commission

correctly held the Lt. Governor election in March 2016 and that the Attorney General opinion of January correctly decided that races between only two

candidates may be held as part of the March primary election.

CATEGORY

JANUARY FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

Sales (6%)

$6,629.54

$5,925.93

$6,695.50 $1,102.06 $11,858.67

Gaming % of free cash $100,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00

Employee (1%)

$20,005.91 $10,776.88

$7,398.58 $10,826.58 $14,605.02

Severance (8%)

$2,266.67

$1,609.65

$460.78

$919.02

$461.01

Motor Vehicle

$10,173.81 $16,449.81 $16,519.87 $15,797.40 $12,420.36

Tobacco Refund

$7,107.73

$1,052.86

$7,697.88 $17,197.56 $14,653.05

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

TOTAL

COLLECTED

$0.00

$32,211.70

$850,000.00

$63,612.97

$5,717.13

$71,361.25

$47,709.08

$146,183.66 $285,815.13 $238,772.61 $195,842.62 $203,998.11 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$1,070,612.13

$65.00 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$1,008.45

0.09%

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $146,407.11 $285,960.13 $239,072.61 $196,117.62 $204,063.11 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$1,071,620.58

100%

TOTAL TAXES

Miscellaneous

$223.45

$145.00

$300.00

$275.00

$0.00

3.01%

79.32%

5.94%

0.53%

6.66%

4.45%

Human Resources Department

The mission of the Human Resource Department is to recruit, retain and develop a highly competent workforce that supports the core goals,

vision and values of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Human Resources is made of 4 employee’s which are housed at the Shawnee campus their

names and titles are Cheri Hardeman Human Resource Director, Rachael Lankford Human Resource Generalist, Elizabeth Clark, Generalist

and Casey Adams Human Resources Assistant.

Casey Adams/HR Assistant participated in a career fair at Gordon Cooper Vocational Training Center and was very successful in getting a

variety of applications for all of our current job openings. Ms. Adams will continue her recruitment efforts during the next several months.

Racheal Lankford and Elizabeth Clark are gearing up for new hire orientation and the On Boarding and Off Boarding training we will be

hosting for AST supervisors this month. Also we will continue to finalize our 401K merger and this will be completed by June 2016.

Currently we have 391 employees and we have 16 positions available.

If you have any questions regarding the Human Resources Department please call Cheri Hardeman at 405-275-4030 ext. 6252.

Human Resources Staff:

Cheri Hardeman/Human Resources Director

Rachael Lankford/ Generalist

Elizabeth Clark/ Generalist

Casey Adams/ Human Resources Assistant

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Employment Positions

Title

Division

Location

Job Type

Internal or

Public

Posted

Date

Closing

Date

Reports To

Floater

Building Blocks Child

Development Center

Shawnee

Campus

Full-Time

(Hourly)

Public

07-232015

Open Until

Filled

Director

Teacher

Building Blocks Child

Development Center

Shawnee

Campus

Full-Time

Public

02-18-2

016

12-319999

Director

Assistant Director

Building Blocks Child

Development Center

Shawnee

Campus

Full-Time

(Hourly)

Public

04-142016

Open Until

Filled

Director

Head Start/Early Head Start Director

CTSA

Full-Time

(Salary)

Public

04-252016

05-242016

Executive Director

CTSA

Full-Time

(Hourly)

Public

04-252016

05-242016

Office Manager

Domestic Violence

Shawnee

Campus

Full-Time

Public

05-102016

Open Until

Filled

Domestic Violence

Director

Receptionist/Data/Enrollment Clerk

Enrollment

Shawnee

Campus

Full-Time

Public

04-292016

05-202016

Tribal

Secretary

Dental Assistant

Li Si Wi Nwi

Health, Inc.

Little Axe

Clinic

Full-Time

Public

04-252016

Open Until

Filled

Dental

Director

Dietitian

Li Si Wi Nwi

Health, Inc.

Little Axe

Clinic

Full-Time

(Hourly)

Public

04-252016

Open Until

Filled

Diabetes

Coordinator

Interim Optometry

Office Manager

Li Si Wi Nwi

Health, Inc.

Little Axe

Clinic

Temporary

Full-Time

Public

04-272016

Open Until

Filled

Director

Optometry

Director of MIS

MIS

Shawnee

Campus

Full-Time

Public

03-302016

Open Until

Filled

Tribal

Treasurer

Realty Specialist II

Realty

Shawnee

Campus

Full-Time

Public

12-232015

08-302099

Realty

Director

Pharmacist

Tribal Heath

Programs

Shawnee

Clinic

Full-Time

(Hourly)

Public

05-032016

Open Until

Filled

Director of

Pharmacy

Physician Assistant

Tribal Heath

Programs

Shawnee

Clinic

Full-Time

(Hourly)

Public

05-022016

Open Until

Filled

Medical

Director

Nurse Practitioner

Tribal Heath

Programs

Shawnee

Clinic

Full-Time

(Hourly)

Public

05-022016

Open Until

Filled

Medical

Director

Pharmacist

Tribal Heath

Programs

Shawnee

Clinic

Part-Time

(Hourly)

Public

05-032016

Open Until

Filled

Director of

Pharmacy

Forward Completed Absentee Shawnee Tribe applications with resume to:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Human Resources Department

2025 South Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Fax: 405-273-2710

Email: HR@astribe.com

GRANTS DEPARTMENT

The AST Domestic Violence Program received a 15 month grant Award from the OK District Attorneys Council in the

amount of $261,201 to begin July 01/2016.

It will fund a full time Transitional Housing Coordinator, a part-time Court Advocate, Travel, Equipment, Supplies and

Victims Assistance.

July 2016

U.S. Department of Justice

The Tribal Justice Strategic Planning Committee will be asking members of our community to complete a survey that

will be printed in the tribal newsletter; posted on the tribe’s website; and will be available at a table to be set up at the General

Council Meeting in October.

In September 2015 AST received notification that we would be awarded a U.S. Department of Justice 18 month (10/01/15

to 03/31/2017) grant. The focus of the grant is to develop a 5 year plan to improve the services associated with Public

Safety. To complete this plan a Strategic Planning Committee was formed. This committee is comprised of individuals

from Domestic Violence, Law Enforcement, Community, Governor or her designee, Courts, Grants and the CTAS Project

Coordinator. To assist the committee Fox Valley trainers provided a two day onsite training with the goal being to assist with

Phase one of the grant. Phase one involved confirming board members; developing a strategy to gain support; developing

a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or Resolution; identifying tools for working together and problem solving; defining

the vision and mission; and creating a plan for data collection. This is where the Strategic Planning Committee is seeking

your help – which is to complete a four page, front and back, survey. The survey will ask you questions regarding your

community and if you feel safe in your home and surroundings. Your responses on the survey will remain confidential with

no names given or taken. The information provided through this survey will assist in development of the tribes five year

strategic plan. By creating this strategic plan it will provide direction to the tribe’s Public Safety department and assist the

AST to receive priority on future grant funds. This plan will in turn enhance existing services which will better serve you

and your community.

We do hope that you will help us, to help you, by completing this survey! If you questions or would like to know more

about the grant please contact Glenna Jones, Grant Wiriter/Administrator, at 405-275-4030, Ext. 6338. Thank you in advance

for your time and assistance on this project.

Realty Department

Reminder:

• All trust land transactions must come through the Realty Office.

• Sales and/or any other trust land transactions must be authorized by the Realty Department and approved

by the BIA.

• Any trust land transactions not involving the Realty Department are invalid.

• Please keep addresses current with the Office of the Special Trustee for Indians @ 1-888-678-6836. This

will allow proper notification to be made to landowners on new leases and other information.

• Please keep addresses current with the Absentee Shawnee Enrollment Department. This allows the Realty

Department to cross-reference landowner addresses with the OST.

• lease visit www.indiantrust.com whereabouts unknown/Oklahoma/Absentee Shawnee Tribe, to see if

you or your relatives are on this list.

• Gift deed transactions will take time to get approved from the BIA.

• Negotiated sales must follow the proper procedures to ensure the transaction is considered for approval.

• A family member of a deceased landowner must initiate the probate process.

If anyone has any questions, please contact the Realty Department @ (405) 275-4030.

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.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Seniors: Importance of a Personal Support Network

•

In preparation for emergencies, senior citizens should create a personal

support network made up of several individuals who will check in on

them in an emergency, to ensure your wellness and to give assistance

if needed. This network can consist of friends, roommates, family

members, relatives, personal attendants, co-workers, and neighbors. A

minimum of three people can be identified at each location where you

regularly spend time.

There are seven important items to discuss and implement with a personal

support network:

Make arrangements before an emergency for your support network to

immediately check on you after a disaster, and if needed, offer assistance.

• Exchange important keys.

• Show them where emergency supplies are kept

• Share copies of your relevant emergency documents, evacuation

plans, and emergency health information card.

• Agree and practice methods for contacting each other in an

emergency. Do not count on the telephones working.

• You and your personal support network should always notify each

other when going out of town and when you will return.

• This relationship should be mutual. Learn about each other’s needs

and how to help each other in an emergency.

Tornado Safety

•

What to look and listen for.

A watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado. Watch the

sky and listen to NOAA weather radio to keep up with the latest

updates regarding the storm.

A warning means a tornado has been spotted and people in that

area should take cover immediately.

Watch for dark greenish colored skies, large hail, a wall cloud

(large, low-lying, dark cloud), and listen for a loud roar similar to

a freight train.

Where to Go During a Tornado

If a tornado warning is posted in your area, seek shelter in a predesignated area such a storm cellar or basement. If underground shelter is

not available, find an interior room or hallway and crouch down covering

your head with your hands. Stay away from doors and windows. If you

are in a mobile home get out immediately. Find shelter on the lowest

floor of a nearby building, or lie flat in a ditch. Mobile homes offer very

little protection from tornados.

If you are in a vehicle, leave it immediately and take cover in a nearby

ditch. Do not use your car as a form of shelter. DO NOT get under an

overpass or bridge. This may be ever more dangerous than open ground.

A wind tunnel effect can cause higher wind speeds and could drive debris

toward you or pull you out from under the overpass.

Pet Safety

• Find a kennel or cage for every animal you have and put them in

the safest room in the house when a tornado watch is issued.

•

Make an emergency food supply for pets. Get pull tab cans or

pouches for easy opening and have an extra gallon or two of water.

Pack collars and leashes for each dog or cat.

After the Storm

• Stay in the safe room for several minutes after the storm. Large

tornadoes have an eye so more destruction may be coming.

• Keep all pets on a leash and do not leave them outside unsupervised.

• Do not light candles even after the storm has passed. Use

flashlights. Ruptured gas lines can create a fire hazard.

Preparation for Warm Weather

Preventing Heat-Related Illness

• Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light colored clothing. Light

colors reflect away the sun’s energy, it is a good idea to wear hats

or use an umbrella.

• Drink water. Carry water or juice with you and stay hydrated and

drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid caffeine

and alcohol, which dehydrate the body.

• Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods high in protein

which increase metabolic heat.

• Avoid using salt tablets unless directed to do so by a physician.

• Slow down, avoid strenuous activity or do it during the coolest

part of the day which is usually in the morning between 4 and 7

a.m.

• Stay indoors when possible.

• Take regular breaks when engaged in physical activity on warm

days. Take time out to find a cool place. If you recognize you or

someone else is showing signs of a heat-related illness, stop activity

and find a cool place.

Signs of heat exhaustion

• Cool, moist, pale skin (skin may be red right after physical activity)

• Headache

• Dizziness and weakness or exhaustion

• Nausea

• The skin may not feel hot

Signs of heat stroke

• Vomiting

• Decreased alertness level or complete loss of consciousness

• High body temperature (sometimes as high as 105 degrees)

• Skin may still be moist or the victim may stop sweating and skin

may be red, hot and dry

• Rapid, weak pulse

• Rapid, shallow breathing

Heat exhaustion is life threatening, call 911

Contact information:

Emergency Management Coordinator can be reached at the Tribal Police

Department (405) 275-3200, or 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

SHERIFF

CITY POLICE

CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.

405-273-1727

405-273-2121

405-273-5272

405-273-2157

Pottawatomie County

Shawnee

Pottawatomie County

SHERIFF

CITY POLICE

HEALTH DEPT.

405-701-8888

405-321-1600

405-749-1591

Cleveland County

Norman

Cleveland County

OG&E

405-272-9595

1-800-522-6870

Report Power Outage

CANADIAN VALLEY

405-382-3680

Power Outage

DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

HIGHWAY PATROL

1-800-522-0206

405-425-4385

State of Oklahoma

Road Conditions

Central Tribes of the Shawnee Area, Inc.

Head Start/Early Head Start

Main Office:

1535 N. McKinley

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 275-4870

Fax: (405) 275-9684

Central Head Start

1533 N. McKinley

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 878-5820

Fax: (405) 275-1781

Rainbow Head Start

516 Iowa St.

Norman, OK 73069

(405) 447-0381

Fax: (405) 447-0388

Early Bird Head Start

111 W. Vine St

Cushing, OK 74023

(918) 225-1029

Fax: (918) 225-9969

May 23, 2016

Board of Directors

Governor

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Absentee Shawnee

Tribe of OK

President

Tracy Johnson

KickapooTribe of OK

Vice-President

Principal Chief

Kay Rhoads

Sac and Fox Nation

Secretary

Central Tribes of the Shawnee Area, Inc. is taking applications for Human Resources

Qualifications

*Must possess strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral

*Exhibit a high level of organizational skills and knowledge of legal and ethical requirements

*Possess a strong knowledge and experience with personnel practices and administration of

Employee benefits.

*Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents

*Ability to respond professionally to inquiries and complaints form staff, regulatory agencies,

Community members and management

*Consistently create well organized and accurate files, reports, and documents

*Demonstrate effective communication in order to meet expectations

*Ability to use basic and accurate math to compute, compile, compare and report data

*Exhibit problem solving ability to handle changing, varied, or multiple tasks with

professionalism

*Ability to interpret and perform a variety of instructions

Education/Training and Experience

*Associate degree in Human Resource or related field required

*Bachelor degree in Human Resource or related field preferred

*Minimum of two years experience working in Human Resources required

*Experience working with Head Start and/or Department of Human Services regulations preferred

General Requirements

*Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable

*Must pass background check, fingerprinting and reference checks

Notice is in effect until the position is filled

Native American Preference.

“Every child is gifted. They just unwrap their package at different times”

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.

2016 Employee BLS HCP

CPR

OILS

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

AST HeAlTH SySTem - July 2016

WE DID IT!!! The AST Health System is now fully accredited with

the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)!!!

The health system received one of the highest scores ever issued to a

tribal health or I.H.S. facility, and we are now sanctioned to display their

prestigious AAAHC logo along with ours on our official communications

and other media marketing to illustrate this mark of distinction in quality

patient care and proven adherence to industry standards of patient safety

and business practices! Please let the health system employees know you

are proud of them and their years’ long journey to secure this important

accreditation.

The 3rd Annual Health System Health Fair is scheduled on July 15th

from 1-4 PM at the Little Axe Health Center, it is geared towards the youth

of our community hence the “FOCUS on the Next Generation”. So please

keep this on your calendar and join us for a fantastic opportunity to learn

about health and wellness as well as information to keep you and your

family healthy, happy, and wise in 2016!

Elder care and high risk fall patients as well as homebound tribal

members are always a concern to the Tribe and Health System. The health

system remains a full partner with the Tribe in caring for and coordinating

care for any tribal member that is homebound and has needs that we can

help with or service within our scope and authority to do so as a health

and wellness system. If you know of any tribal member who is homebound

and needs assistance medically, please contact administration at (405)

701-7621 so we can assist as best possible with resources or coordinate

assistance for these members in need.

As always, our health system’s most valuable resource - the people –

display excellence for our tribal 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!

Employee of the month in June for health was Ms. Kara Gouge, Health

Procurement; Team of the Month: Public Health for the Prevention In

Native Students (PINS) Monday youth and Diabetes & Wellness NYPD

Summer camp for Tribal youth; and the Special Leadership Award: Mrs.

Jackie Edge, for her dedication and service as a Dental Professional in

her pursuit of excellence and self-improvement as another example for

all to follow in chasing your dreams! The health employees continue to

accomplish outstanding feats for our patients and for each other, taking

care of our internal and external customers/patients. You all make an

important difference in the lives and health of all of our health system’s

patients!

Additional health related information:

• PlusCare Clinic has the ability to treat non-life threatening illnesses and

injuries on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed). This service is extended

to existing AST tribal members and other IHS eligible Native Americans

who are the ages of 2 years and up. If you are a new (AI/AN) patient to our

health system and are in need of our PlusCare services, please bring with

you, your CDIB card, a second form of identification and health insurance

card(s), if available. The location is 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman,

OK (former Little Axe Clinic-near Thunderbird Casino/Norman). The

phone number is (405) 447-0477. Hours of operation are M-F 9 AM to 9

PM M-F 9 AM to 9 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM and holidays

are 9 AM to 5 PM (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas).

• Emergency Dental Clinic is available every Monday from 8 AM to 11:30

AM at the Little Axe Health Center. Patients will be evaluated on a first

come, first serve basis and type of emergency care needed. Patients who

have suffered trauma or present infection will be considered before other

as well as established patients being considered before new patients. For

more information, please call (405) 447-0300.

• AST/Serviced Health System Native American Veterans: If you are

currently receiving services with the area VA Medical Center, please

with the AST Health System at either the Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-5850

or Little Axe Health Center (405) 447-0300.

• If you need CPR training, please contact the AST Health System’s Public

Health Office at (405) 447-0300 for scheduling and training opportunities.

• Contract Health Services (CHS) interactive phone menu helps patients

access the most appropriate service provider by calling (405) 701-7951 at

the Little Axe Health Center. This feature will speed up access to the patients

seeking services and follow-up to their care. We also have Contract Health

representatives available at our Shawnee location. Tribal members are able

to call Ms. Flo Mann, LPN or Ms. Laurie Webber, LPN at (405) 878-5850.

• Customer Service line is (405) 701-7623. Please direct all complaints or

compliments to this line for appropriate attention and/or response. Please

be assured that this is the best way to have each situation addressed, with

consistent updates from our Health Staff. After the investigations of all

issues are complete, our Health Director or a Clinic Administrator will

personally contact you with updates, decisions, or question pertaining to

your case.

• The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during

work hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality or after hours you may

contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe at either (405) 701-7992 or via cell (405) 4810815 to start intervention assistance for tribal youth. If it is an emergency

or someone is at risk of harming themselves or others, please contact 911.

• The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool continues to be a valuable tool

with helping you decide what you need to do for compliance with the act.

Please see the ACA tab at the ASTHA Health Program’s Website: http://

www.asthealth.org/aca (Please visit our site today to find out what you

need to do to protect yourself and your family)!

• Emergency After hour Pharmacy Access: If you experience an emergent

issue after hours and receive a prescription that needs to be filled that same

evening, AST Health has provided access for Tribal members only at three

(3) approved 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.

BUILDING BLOCKS

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Building Blocks C.D.C.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok. 74801

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

Building Blocks News…

Our ‘Donuts with Dad’ event was a great success!! All of the children enjoyed eating breakfast with their dads. Thank you to all of the

fathers who were able to participate. We hope that ALL of you had a wonderful Father’s Day with your families!!

Our summer activities for the children are well underway! We have opened up our splash pad for the kiddos. They love playing in the water

with their friends. Summer fieldtrips have begun. They have a visited the Oklahoma City Zoo, various splash pads, Oklahoma Aquarium, as

well as having a weekly trip to the movies. There are plenty more trips to come!!

Building Blocks is currently accepting applications for the position of Asst. Director at the Little Axe and Shawnee locations. Applicants

must have a current Director’s Credential. Please visit www.astribe.com for a complete list of openings, as well as the required qualifications.

Dates to Remember:

Monday, July 4th: Closed for Independence Day. Have a safe and fun holiday!

Thank you,

Billie Thompson

Director

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

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

• 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)

*TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR

ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS*

Note: You may be asked to provide supporting

documentation for verification purposes.

How to Get a Tag

Did You Know.....

Did You Know……

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name changes

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marriage, divorce,

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updated

through enrollment, BEFORE any new

registrations or renewals can be processed.

NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION*

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

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

• TITLE

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

ABSENTEE

SHAWNEE

TRIBAL ENROLLMENT

•• VALID

OKLAHOMA

DRIVER’S

LICENSE CARD

1-4 YEARS

$85

•• VALID

OKLAHOMA

INSURANCE

VERIFICATION

OKLAHOMA INSURANCE

5-8 YEARS

$75

• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE

• CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD

9-12 YEARS

$55

REGISTRATION

• PREVIOUS RENEWAL

YEARS REGISTRATION

13-16 YEARS

$35

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

documents

for

renewals.

17- OVER YEARS

$15

RENEWING

IN PERSON:

*ANYONE

MAY

COME RENEW THE

•

Current

Registration

VEHICLE AS LONG Certificate

AS THEY HAVE

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Driver MEMBER*

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TRIBAL

• Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card

$0.25 A DAY

RENEWING BY MAIL:

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

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

returned checks will be charged.

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

Tribal Member Named Jr. Princess

Absentee-Shawnee Tribal member Stevi Mahri Johnson will be officially crowned the 2016 Jr. Miss Sac & Fox Princess at the

upcoming Sac & Fox Powwow on July 7, 2016 in Stroud, OK. She is the daughter of Steven Johnson (AST), Melanie Johnson

(Sac & Fox) and sister to Shoshanna Johnson (AST and Sac & Fox). Stevi’s paternal grandparents are Willard “Poncho” Walker

(Sac & Fox) and JoAnn Walker (AST). Her maternal grandparents are Gene Perez and Sue Brown Sanchez (Sac & Fox).

Ms. Johnson was selected for the 2016 Jr. Miss Sac & Fox Princess title based on her tribal greeting, tribal dress, knowledge

of tribal history and her traditional/contemporary talents. Her Native name is Thedahquah, which means “Misty Girl” in the

Sac & Fox language. She chose to wear a traditional Sac & Fox dress that her uncle “Oodie” made for her as well as discuss

the history of how the Sac & Fox tribe settled to Stroud, OK. Her traditional talents included learning her Native languages

and making hand sewn medicine pouches. Contemporary talents Ms. Johnson spoke about was her bike racing where she has

received numerous awards, including a state championship.

Ms. Johnson’s biking achievements gave her the opportunity to participate in the AST’s, “MyDNA” campaign. This campaign

focused on preventing underage substance abuse in the central Oklahoma area. Her role in the campaign gave her the opportunity

to meet the U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek H. Murthy, during his visit at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center.

Her experience in the Surgeon General’s town hall meeting will be featured in the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board’s July

2016 newsletter.

Receiving the President’s Award for educational excellence, writing codes for Botball, an educational robotics program that

focuses on engaging middle and high school aged students in team-oriented robotics competitions, playing the violin, being

a Concert Chorus and Circle the State with Song member and being a member in the Gifted and Talented Program are some

of the many achievements Ms. Johnson has been recognized for in the past year. Ms. Johnson shows a promising future as she

embarks on her new journey to middle school this upcoming fall.

Congratulations to Clint LittleJim and son, Caleb, on winning the 2016 Class

2A Baseball State Championship.

Clint coaches the Christian Heritage Academy Crusaders located in Del City,

OK. Both he and wife, Lisa, are teachers/coaches at CHA and reside in Little

Axe.

Among Caleb’s accomplishments was being named “Player of the Year” in

baseball and All-State in both basketball and baseball.

Clint is the son of tribal members Charles and Lorene LittleJim of Little Axe,

OK.

We are proud of you!

The LittleJim Family

Aaliyah Shields, Graduate of Shawnee High School

& Desirae (Shields) Spoon, Graduate of East Central

University’s School of Nursing in Ada.

The proud parents are Darren Shields & Susan

Larney, Grandparents Rocky Larney, Leora Alford,

and Jenifer Sloan-Shields & Jerry Shields and GreatGrandmother Emma Murdock of Mcloud, OK.

JULY 2016 BIRTHDAYS

Alaee, Brandon Keith

Alberty, Langston Deshun

Alford, Bruce Douglas

Alford, Louella Ann

Alford, Zachary Reid

Allen, Cheryl Renee

Almanza, Marcel Andres

Armstrong, Robert Brent

Aschtgen, Ginna Lyn

Bailey, Brooke Lynn

Barber, Kristin Lynn

Barbosa, Talia Jade

Barriga, Elias Micah

Bateman, Willow Shoshana Rain

Bayliss, Billy Ray

Bayliss, Katherine Anne

Bear, Bonnie Jean

Beaver, Rodney Gene

Bender, Judith Ann

Berry, Ryan Jennings

Birdtail, Mary Evelyn

Bittle, Lillian Kay

Blackbear, Tegan Quinn

Blackburn, Virginia Rae

Blanchard, Brian Keith

Blanchard, Clayton Lee

Blanchard, Eric Leon

Blanchard, Henry R.

Blanchard, Jamin Dalton

Blanchard, Kason Ryan

Blanchard, Kyerra MaKyla Raye

Blanchard, Nicholas Adam

Blood, Colby Lee

Bogue, Aimee Rochelle

Bonham, Virginia Doreen

Booth, Randall David

Botone, Lisa Lucille

Bowens, Aarion Tremain

Bradley, Edward H.

Brady, Sharon Kay

Breeding, Hollis Joshua

Brinson, Nicholas Henry

Brocksmith, Ethan James

Brown, Elijah Christopher

Brown, Samuel David

Brown, Tristan John

Bryce, Anita Jean

Bryce, Jacob Desmond

Buckley, Christopher Maurice

Burkhart Sr, Arthur Elliott

Butler, Donna Ellen

Byers, Marilyn

Byers, Shawn Deeon

Byington, Michelle Hope

Canales, Alexis Marie

Carlson, Tyellissa Lynn

Case, Melissa Susan

Chapline, Isabella Roseanne

Citty, Keith Leon

Citty, Steven Keith

Ciulla, Tina Faye

Cochrane Jr., Guy Stanley

Coddington, Corey William

Collett, Savanna Len

Colungo, Darrell Dean

Combs, Robert Paul Dwight

Conner, Daniel Paul

Coody, Erin Melody

Cook, Joshua Caleb

Cottrell, Mckinzey Faye

Cox, Jennifer Renee

Craig, Kayla Shawnee

Cruz, Mr. Cameron Jacob

Cummings, Juleah Leslie

Davis Jr., Anthony Louis

Davis Jr., Edward Leroy

Davis, Adley Reese

Davis, Bryar Nicholas

Davis, Jocelyn Paige

Davis, Zachary Blake

Day, Jennifer Ann

Deer, Derrick Wesley

Deer, Elnora Levearn Kaseca

Deer, Ethan MacK

Deer, Jaden Brandon

Deer, Kensington Jaide

Deer, Marissa Caitlin

Deere, Angelina Renee

Delodge, Ezra Manuel

Dennison, Daniele

DeOliveira, Shelly Marie

Detert, Heather Jo

Dixon, Abryana Elizabeth-Marie

Doussett, Calvin Cecil

Dry, Shavonne Lynn

Ellingsen, Shirley Mae

Ellis, Andee Nicole

Ellis, Charlotte Lynn

Ellis, Chet Herbert

Ellis, Christian Nathanial

Engler, Emily Laiken

Farmer, Christine Bobbie

Felton, Zachary Douglas

Foley, Clayton Shane

Foreman, Amber Lynn

Foreman, Amper Len

Fowler, Cheyenne Deneau

Freeman, Eugene Bryce

French-Hawk, Tracie Lynn

Fritsch, Jerod Wayne

Frye, Williamscott Thomas

Garretson, Donna Kay

Gatzman, Darla Juyne

Gibson, Alan Gerard

Gibson, Donald James

Gibson, Elvis Glenn

Gibson, Gary Lloyd

Gibson, Ryan Edmond

Gibson, Tyler Glen

Gilcrease, Maedia Jean

Gilmore, Linkin Thomas

Gomez Jr., Abelardo M

Gonzales, Gabriella Noel

Goss, Angel Marcus

Goss, Veronica Mae

Graham, Jackie

Granstrom, Karsen Renee

Greeley, Sarah Fawn

Gurrola, Daniel Alberto

Gutierrez, Devin Anthony

Harjo, Jeanette Marie

Harjo, Michael Ray

Harjo, Sharon Melody

Harjoe, Sonja Denise

Haumpy, Ma-Yia Rahjanae

Hawk, Connor Evan

Haymond, Trisha Lynn

Helvy, Alta Jean

Henshaw, Allen Shawn

Hernandez Thorpe, Genesis Kay

Hernandez, Daezi Viay

Herndon, Martin Clyde

Herrera, John Anthony

Herrera, Michael Lee

Herrod, Jordan Leann

Hibdon, Konner Brian

Hicks, Anna Marie

Hicks, Braylon Angus

Hill, Chealsie Lynn

Hood, Dallas James

Hood, Elaina Rae

Hood, Matthew Dean

Hood, Piri Reis

Howe, Reign Phil

Hyde, Lester Clark

Ibarra, Lya Lynette

Irvin, Benjamin Raymond

Johnson, Amanda Shaye

Johnson, Amber Dawn

Johnson, Ashley Briann

Johnson, Austin Lee

Johnson, Debra Jean

Johnson, George Lewis

Johnson, Grant Scott

Johnson, Jeremiah Justin

Johnson, Jessie Colt

Johnson, Kyle Dylan

Johnson, Nikki Renee

Johnson, Noreen Dottie

Johnson, Rita Jo

Johnson, Stacey Lynn

Johnson, Steven Boyd

Johnson, Tillman Earl

Jones, Donna Kay (Ellis)

Jones, Teresa Ann Wilson

Judkins, Dyllon Garrett

Kaniatobe, Karen Faith

Kaseca, April Eve

Kaseca, Kanynn Leiann

Kaseca, Kevin Lynn

Kaseca, Russell Franklin

Keith, Andrew Richard

Keith, Brandon Dowe

Key, Braisley Saranda

Kickapoo, Christopher Kerry

Kirby, Lindsay Diane

Kirby, Steven Wayne

Kirby, William Michael

Kitchen, Isaiah John Lucas

Krauss-Bates, Chante’l Emily

Kupczynski, Cora Ashley

Lackey, Toni Dion

Larney, Kathryn Jon-Nicole

Larney, Nathaniel Roy

Larney, Noah Cruz

Larson, Sekoenatha Keegan

Lewis, Cierra Dawn

Little Axe Jr., Danny

Little Axe, Charlie Pratt

Little Axe, Graci Raquel

Little Axe, Jerry James

Little, Edwin Thomas

Little, Tony Wayne

Little, Zoretta Denise

Littlebear, Nelson Wayne

Littlecreek, Ephraim Jhames

Littlecreek, Josephine Taylor

Littlecreek, Mychal Shawn

Littlejim, Lindsey Marie

Long, Jordan Lee

Longhorn, Bradley Brian

Longhorn, Ewell Gary

Longhorn, Lee Allen

Longman, Annabelle Marie

Longman, Ashley Nicole

Longman, Clayton Dean

Longman, Kristopher Morgan

Longman, William Ashton

Lovins, Wesley Jacob

Lowe, Wyatt James

Lowrance, Rusty Haze

Mack, Felix Wayne

MacK, Malayah Jean

Mackey, Monica Sue

Marquez, Quentin Miles

Marshall, Kalanii Marie

Martin, Robyn Alexa

Martinez Jr., Chad Mikel

Martinez, Alyson Jo

Martinez, Jalon Maverick

Martinez, Jasmine Nicole

Martinez, Stephanie Diane

Masquat, Ricky Lee

Masquat, Milania Che’Lee

Maxfield, Lisa Clorean

Maxwell, Alex Ryan

Mayo, Lindsay Destiny

McBride, Wyatt Dean

McCoy, Violet Christine Harry

McCulloch, Erin Corrine

McGee, Michael Shannon

McMahan, Jayden Thomas

McPherson, Erica Nicole

Merrell, Sean Allen

Meshquekennock, Thomas Lee

Michaelson, John Edward

Miller, Tina Mae

Mitchell, Chloe Ann Sarae

Mohawk, McKenzi Jeanne

Mohawk, Travis Gene

Morton, Colette Ellen

Morton, Darrell Jackson

Morton, David Arthur

Morton, Sara Brianne

Nail, Cullen Chase

Nanaeto, Debra Jaclyn

Neuens, Kathy Marie

Neugent, Louise L. C.

Nguyen-Rojas, Tyler Van

O’Dell, Cody Dewayne

Onzahwah, Alecia Joann

Pack, Camryn Lorraine

Pack, Kristyn Bailey

Patton, Qwentis Adarryl

Patty, Twana Marie Spybuck

Pederson, Rena Kaye Little Axe

Peetoom, Joshua Lawrence

Peetoom, William Ryan

Pena, Eric

Perez-Vargas Jr., Juan Manuel

Phillips, Kristian Parker

Pickens, Teddy Ray

Pine, Jaime` Ann

Pine, James Francis

Pine, Kaseon James

Pitner, Sylvia Sue

Poafpybitty, Virginia Adele

Ponce, Autumn Dawn

Ponkilla, Carol Ann

Ponkilla, Martin Ned

Pope, Cree Breeann

Pugh, Tiffany Ranae

Ramirez, Antonio Omar

Ramirez, Ashton Kobe

Rapp, Amelia Irene

Reid, Rebecca Claire

Ricketts II, Jarrod Keith

Rigney, Sylvan Layne

Roach, Drew Wilson

Robertson, Leland Scott

Robison, Christopher Charles

Rodas Lopez, Monica Leree

Rodgers, Velma Jo

Rolette, David Grayson

Rolette, Makaila Lynn

Rolette, Sharon Sue

Rolland, Vannessa Kay

Ross, Gary Willis

Rudloff, Dylan Cole

Runsabove, Wade Mitchell

Sampson, Brayden Louis

Schulenberg, Esteline Sloan

Schwarz, Loretta Jean

Serena, Lisa Lynn

Shane, Vivian Louella

Shawnee, Coltin Dale

Shawnee, Derrick Joel

Shelton, Anthony Pharrell

Shirk, Deborah Ann

Sills, Patricia Kay

Simpson, Shirley Florence

Sims, Vikki Ann

Slayton, Lester Allen

Sloat, John Levi

Smith, Caden Robert

Smith, Caylea Anna

Smith, Curtis Alan

Smith, Katherine Danene

Smith, Kenneth Lee

Smith, Lauren Ashlee

Smith, Leslie Anne

Smith, Lori Beth

Smith, Luke Alan

Snake, Brandon Matthew

Snake, Gerald Kendall

Snake, Jennie Lucy Mohawk

Soap, Austin Jay

Soap, Crystal Diane Moonlight

Soap, Devin Elijah

Solis, Allan Jesus

Spoon, Ramona Gaye

Spriggs, Chanoa Irene

Spybuck Jr, James Cody

Spybuck, Morganne Faith

Stanley Jr., Denny Atine

Starr, David Martin

Starr, Sheila Renee

Stephens, AnnaMarie Gene

Stewart, Robert Sterling

Sutton, Sierra Dawn

Switch Sr., Douglas Vaughn

Switch, Kathern Suzzete

Switch, Samuel Tiger

Switch, Voguel Carroll

Talton, Daveon Lee

Tapia, Shawnee Antonio

Tarbox Jr., Matthew Clayton

Taylor, Lena Elaine

Taylor, Nina Gail

Tharp, Deborah Lynne

Thomasee, Lawrence Cy

Thompson, Cheyenne Jada

Thornhill, Taryn MacKenzie

Thorpe, Cyrus James

Thorpe, Jarrett Scott

Thorpe, Sandra Lorene

Tiger Sr., Leonard Gene

Tiger, Ann

Tiger, Annette Renee

Tiger, Francis Allen

Tiger, Hermione Essence

Tiger, Sherman Lee

Tiger, Sonya Marie

Tiger, Stephanie Nicole

Tiger, Susan Rochelle

Tsoodle, Arminda Lee

Uchida, Micheal Gene

Vasquez, Rebecca Faye

Wakolee Jr., Brandon David

Wakolee, Bernard Wilson

Wallace, Cierra Shawnae

Wallace, Timothy Scott

Ware, Jenny Ann

Warrior, Daniel Adam

Warrior, Donna Carol (Gibson)

Warrior, Samuel Norbbie

Washington, Walter

Wasley, Brenden Salvatore

Watson, Brian Keith

Watson, Jamie Ann

White Jr., Charles Daniel

White, Amber Mary

White, Logan Riley

White, Thomas Wayne

Whitebird, Shelby Gail

Wilkerson, Skylor Georgeann

Williams, David Arlen

Williams, Jalyn Anissa

Williams, Melanie Marie

Williams, Orin Ray

Williams, Samuel Lee

Willingham, Deidra Marie

Wilson, Justin Dean

Wilson, Marcus Allen

Wilson, Penny Arlene

Wolf Jr., Aaron Paul

Wolf, Nevaeh Annalise

Wolfe, Beverly Edwina (Butler)

Wood, William Thomas James

Worley, Tehia Jane

Yates, Katie Ann

Happy Belated 73rd Birthday

to our spectacular Mom!!

Hope your day was all that

and a bag of chicharrones!!

Love Your Girls,

Sherrie & BJ

MAY 7TH

Happy Birthday

to our “Grand” Granny!

We love you more and more each

day!! Glad you’re ours to keep!!

Love,

Joplin, Jiliyan, Justin & Rat

Aunt Twana

You deserve a Happy Happy Birthday!

Enjoy it & keep being the sweet little

auntie you are!

Love Your Nieces,

BJ & Sherrie

Grandpa Roy

LOVE,

KANTYNN, KANYNN & LYNLEI

KANTYNN KASECA

Happ

Bir

Happy Happy Birthday

to one of the sweetest women

who live in Shawnee, my "baby" sister

Twana Marie Spybuck Patty

Have an awesome day sister, you deserve it.

We love you bunches,

Sadie, your niece Sherrie and your great niece

& nephews Jiliyan, Joplin & Justin

You are a teenager now! Lord help us!

We love you bunches,

Granny & Grandpa

HAPPY

• HAPPY BIRTHDAY •

Jalyn Williams

THE BIG 21!

Love,

Mom & Dad, Tisha, Grandparents Jennifer

& Jerry, Uncles Brent, Darren & Tom

• JULY 17TH •

AST GIFT SHOP

Inv

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SAVINGS UP TO 30% ON MANY ITEMS

JEWELRY IS REDUCED BY 15%

AST LOGO ITEMS: T-SHIRTS, HOODIES, HATS, CUPS, ECT.

ALL ON SALE NOW

THERE WILL BE:

A DRAWING FOR A SADDLE SERAPE BLANKET

DOOR PRIZES & REFRESHMENTS

COME IN AND JOIN US FOR THIS SAVINGS EVENT!

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day!

BUDDY JOHNSON

Love,

Pat & Nikki

Title VI Menu

2016

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Chicken Salad

Sandwich

LTOP

Sun Chips

Pineapples

AST

Complex Closed

24/31

Hamburgers

LTOP

French Fries

Applesauce

Chef Salad

w/Chicken

Eggs, Chez

Crackers/Mixed Fruit

Chicken Strips

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Brussel Sprouts

Pears

Smoked Sausage

Cabbage

Carrots

Cake

Pork n Potatoes

Green beans

Bread

Mandarin Oranges

Taco Casserole

Ranch Beans

Tossed Salad*

Pudding

Riblets

Baked Beans

Tossed Salad*

Peaches

Baked Zita

Tossed Salad*

Green Beans

Bread Stick/Plums

Manwich

Veggies

Tator Tots

Orange

Baby Lima Beans

Steakfries

Cornbread

NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!

CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030

EXT 6227 or 6270

OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

Beef Tips

Rice

Veggies

Crisp

BBQ Chicken

Veggies

Salad Bar*

Bread

Oven Fried Chicken

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Broccoli

Apricots

Salmon Patty

Mac & Chez

Coleslaw

Mixed Fruit

Cereal

Sausage Patty

Boiled Egg

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuit

French Toast

Bacon

Tropical Fruit

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuit

Croissant

Ham

Scrambled Eggs

Saturday

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM

BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

The Little Axe Health Center’s optometry department is now scheduling (July)

appointments for children’s eye exams. Ages seen are 5 years & up. Don’t wait!

Be sure to schedule your child’s appointment today by calling (405)447-0300.

9AM TO 11AM

JULY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

CLASSES

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

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

Chair Exercise for Elders

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

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

Aerobic Circuit

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

Chrissy Wiens

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Tabata (Beginner/Intermediate)

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

We’re all on team human here,

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

maintaining and improving cardiovascular fitness using a variety

of body movements.

“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.

“Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing techniques

to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system.

“Tabata Training”- An intense and time-efficient training system aimed

at developing cardiovascular and muscular strength/endurance.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

AGGRESSION

LAST

BLAST

Avoid email blunders that can

accidentally send the wrong message,

communicate aggression, or demonstrate

emotions you do not intend by steering clear of

these “Digital Do Not’s”

1.Use “ASAP.” It reads like a barked order.

2. Hit “Reply All” unless the response concerns everyone.

3. Do not use all uppercase letters- this is perceived as

SHOUTING.

4. Stay away from chat or texting acronyms. “LOL” or

TYSM.

5. Do not respond when your upset; wait until after

you have calmed down before you respond.

June 2016

Time for aIf you’ve

Vacation?

earned it, take it.

"Vacation Shaming" - a phenomenon where coworkers make other employees feel

shame or guilt for taking a vacation has become common in the workplace. According to

the findings from the 2016 Alamo Gamily Vacation Survey, detailed findings were

outlined in a press release (www.enterpriseholdings.com/en/pressarchive/2016/03/vacation-shaming-in-the-workplace-mellennials-most-likely-to-feel-guilt-for-taking-time-off-w

ork.html) from Alamo Rent A Car.

Survey results indicate that vacation shaming is affecting all generations. Almost one half

(47%) of all workers surveyed said they felt shame or guilt at their workplace for going on

vacation. Of those 22% of respondents reported that feeling shame was at least somewhat likely to keep them from going on or planning a vacation.

What's more, two-fifths (42%) of all respondents believe their coworkers are seriously

shaming them and are not just joking. And nearly one-half (47% said they've felt the

need to justify to their employer or co-workers why they're using their vacation days.

"This year's research indicates that vacation shaming is a real workplace issue that can,

in some cases, discourage hard-working employees from taking a well deserved break

with their families," said Rob Connors, Vice President of brand marketing for Alamo Rent

A Car. "In addition, our surveys show employees continue to leave a large percentage of

paid vacation days on the table each year."

Stop wearing unused vacation days as a badge of honor. By forgoing vacation days, you

are missing out on a stronger bond with your family and friends, greater fulfillment and

productivity in your workplace and enhanced health and wellness as a result of time

away from the office.

Make time for you, and plan your vacation today.

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lets be honest, it’s

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be on

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worrisome, but it’s also

fulfilling, beautiful and

bright!

Why Not Discuss Politics’ at Work?

Discussing politics at work has the

potential to create tension and

discord among co-workers. You

may feel passionate about free

expression, but maintaining

harmony and avoiding conflict

with colleagues is more important.

Today’s workplace requires that

everyone value diversity so workers are free to maximize their

potential in an atmosphere that

is safe, supportive, and welcoming. Discussing politics in the

work setting can create an

atmosphere contrary to these

goals.

So be courteous and save the

debates for afterhours.

So let’s stop pointing

fingers and

instead let’s lift

each other up!

These simple steps can help prevent

unintended conflict in the workplace.

YES

EAP can do that!

An employee assistance program can help in many ways you may not have

considered.

Here are two: 1) Assessment, support, and coaching to assist you in following through with rigorous and mandatory employer associated performance

improvement plan; 2) Assist with family issues, such as how to be a successful caregiver for a family member.

Do you need a Digital Detox?

Smartphones, tablets,

labtops, and computers

dominate our lives.

Could you use a “Digital

Detox?” A digital detox is

when you switch it all offeliminate texting,

posting, chatting, and

snapping for an uninterrupted break. Sound

good?

If so, try it for a few hours

at first. Work your way up

to a day or two. Begin by

sharing your plan with

others. Pick a realistic

time like a weekend,

and prepare to feel

anxious, fearful, guilty, or

a little selfish. It’s part of

the experience and

might make you more

determined to try it.

The EAP also offers referrals and resources that can help resolve problems

you and your family members are facing. If in doubt about whether your

employee assistance program can help, always ask.

Go to guidanceresources.com or call 1-800-311-4127 to learn how the EAP

may be of assistance to you.

FYI: Contract Health Service News

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health

The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you

... follow the CHS Guidelines!

Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information

Emergency

and

Urgent Care Services

Contract Health Services

for AST members

with Insurance

Contract Health Services

for AST members

without Insurance

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who needs emergent or urgent care:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST

member who resides in the defined

catchment area who has insurance such

as Medicare or Private Insurance:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who does not have insurance:

Call the On-Call nurse at

(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.

Complete CHS Patient Update form

and update all information every 6

months.

Notify CHS on the next businesss day

or within 72 hours after the ER visit.

Notification does not assure

authorization of payment. However

if you do not notify CHS within 72

hours, your bills will not be paid.

Notify CHS at least 48 hours

prior to appointment date for a (COB)

Coordination of Benefits to be sent to

provider

Inform Provider/HealthFacility that

AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of

last resort.

You must apply for all resources

available to you such as: Medicaid,

Medicare, Worker’s Compensation,

Vocational

Rehabilitation,

Auto

Insurance and other personal injury

or liability coverage. PRC staff and/

or Benefit Coordinators can assist with

the application process for alternate

resources. Failure to exhaust available or potentially available alternate

resources may result in denial of payment.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills

Complete

CHS

Patient

Update

form and update all information

every 6 months

You must utilize the services provided

within the AST health clinics prior to

being referred out.

Referrals for outside services must

be sent to CHS. Services must be

medically approved by an AST Health

provider.

An appointment will be scheduled

and a COB will be sent to the outside

provider.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills

For AST members with no insurance

evidence must exist that the visit was

medically necessary. Medical priorities

have been established for determining

which referrals can be authorized for

payment.

For AST members with insurance,

evidence must exist that a third party

resource has made determination such

services were “emergency care” or

“urgent care” (such evidence may

include payment from private insurance).

at the Little Axe Health Center or

Shawnee Clinic.

Contract Health

Direct Phone Line

405.701.7951

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills

at the Little Axe Health Center or

Shawnee Clinic.

Contract Health Services

is conveniently located at

Shawnee Clinic-Building 16

and Little Axe Health Center

at the Little Axe Health Center or

Shawnee Clinic.

Flo Mann

Debi Sloat

Glendine Blanchard

Laurie Webber

Sharon Ponkilla

Shawnee Clinic

(405) 878-4702

Darla Gatzman

Little Axe Health Center

(405) 447-0300

Jayne Werst

AST Health Achieves AAAHC Accreditation

Norman, OK – The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System has achieved accreditation by the

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this health

care organization from many other outpatient facilities by providing the highest quality of care to its

patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation.

Status as an accredited organization means the AST Health System has met nationally recognized

standards for the provision of quality health care set by AAAHC. More than 6,000 ambulatory health care

organizations across the United States are accredited by AAAHC. Not all ambulatory health care

organizations seek accreditation; not all that undergo the rigorous on-site survey process are granted

accreditation.

“We believe our patients deserve the best,” stated Mark Rogers, Executive Director of AST Health. “When

you see our certificate of accreditation, you will know that AAAHC, an independent, not-for-profit

organization, has closely examined our facility and procedures. It means we as an organization care

enough about our patients to strive for the highest level of care possible.”

Ambulatory health care organizations seeking accreditation by AAAHC undergo an extensive selfassessment and on-site survey by AAAHC expert surveyors – physicians, nurses, and administrators who

are actively involved in ambulatory health care. The survey is consultative and educational, presenting

best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.

“Going through the process challenged us to find better ways to serve our patients, and it is a constant

reminder that our responsibility is to strive to continuously improve the quality of care we provide,” said

Rogers.

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, founded in 1979, is the leader in ambulatory

health care accreditation with more than 6,000 organizations accredited nationwide. AAAHC accredits a

variety of organizations including, ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery centers, endoscopy

centers, student health centers, military health care clinics, and large medical and dental practices.

AAAHC serves as an advocate for the provision of high-quality health care through the development of

nationally recognized standards and through its survey and accreditation programs. AAAHC accreditation

is recognized as a symbol of quality by third-party payers, medical organizations, liability insurance

companies, state and federal agencies and the public.

AST PHARMACY

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

Behavioral Health Services

When requesting refills, please provide 24 hour notice

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

refill numbers ready when you call the Pharmacy, and

use our automated system.

Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed.

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

phone when your medications are ready for pick-up,

please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with

your current cell phone number.

Please inform us of changes in address, phone number,

insurance and other contact information (changes at

registration do not flow to pharmacy).

Office Hours

Monday-thru-Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Little Axe Clinic

15951 Little Axe Drive

Norman, OK 73025

Ph. 405-701-7987

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

either Pharmacy or stop by and speak with one of our

Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your

pharmaceutical needs!

Shawnee Clinic

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Ph. 405-878-4716

Services are offered through:

Little Axe Clinic & Shawnee Clinic for all Federally

Recognized Tribes.

Hours of Operation:

Little Axe: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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

Phone-(405)292-9530

Shawnee: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Phone-(405)878-5859

AST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

For counseling information, contact:

Shawnee BH:

Roberta Cooper (405) 878-4716

Little Axe BH:

Rolanda Smith

(405)701-7987

We are open through the lunch hour!!

Women’s

H e al t h

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h Adult immunizations

h Breast & Pelvic Exams

h Mammogram Referral

h Bone Density Studies

AFTER HOUR PHARMACY NOTIFICATION

Information about:

•

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

OK is no longer contracted with the AST Health System

to pay for after hour emergency prescriptions due to losing its

24-hour service status.

Tribal members may now take prescriptions to:

Walgreens

615 W. Main St

Norman, OK

(405) 573-5019

Health Promotion

Quitting Smoking

Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs

Nutrition

Physical Fitness and Exercise

Controlling Stress and Violence

Prevention of Pregnancy

AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Women’s Health Services

Little Axe Health Center

15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026

405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605

www.asthealth.org

An open letter from a Tribal member/Veteran

Mr. Francis A. Tiger/Peyagetisemo

Tribal members, family, friends;

I am writing to inform the Executive Committee of certain infractions as I see due to controlling the services to the membership. I have

been receiving transportation from the tribe since October 2014 for my treatment of Dialysis here in Shawnee. Now it seems that I need to

find other transportation for my treatment due to the fact that the transportation department does not have adequate drivers to take care

of the needs. I have had problems with the program/services for sometime.

After I had fallen at my apartment I was treated the emergency room at St. Anthony’s on Sunday afternoon. Monday I went to AST

clinic for treatment and redressing of my arm. The first thing I was asked was if I had an appointment. Had I known that I needed an

appointment for an accident I would have made one. Then they made me sit and wait for the doctor to become available to see my wound.

The nurse called me and then she had to wait for the doctor and when the doctor came in she asked me about my problems from over a

year ago and then she finally got around to asking me about the reason I was here. Eventually she had the nurse wrap my arm and told me

to have the dressing redone on Wednesday. When I went to have my arm taken care of they asked me if I had an appointment. I told them

I was to have dressing done today. I tried to call to speak with Doctor Mitlo at 2:00 P.M. and she had left after her 2 P.M. appointment and

nurse wasn’t available either. After they conferred with the doctor, they told me to go to my Primary Care doctor. If the AST tribe is not

my primary care treatment place then I have been seeing the wrong people for over 60 years. Now this is the reason the as a Veteran 100%

disabled that I don’t transfer my VA records so they can get my benefits. I have never liked the “White Elephant” at Little Axe since all they

have shown me is that we have funds to hire all the new doctors at three times the price we pay all of our Executive Officers.

I have made arrangements with the VA to provide me with transportation for my dialysis treatments and I DO NOT anticipate using

the services of the tribe. What has happen to the many good things that we have received for many years? Have we become so adapted to

the White culture that we forget our own people and their needs? I read where the CPN won their case against the State for the sales tax

to be rescinded and we can’t get our per cap funds without a State sales tax. I think that the legal department needs to be revamped to our

benefit instead of the state, city and county governments. We need Indian lawyers who understand the laws that were written for the Indian

world and not the laws as interpreted for the white race advantage. I helped write the ICWA in 1973, I helped with the wording of Public

Law 94-638. These were written years before many of the Tribal members of today. Let’s return to the “OLD WAYS” that we were taught

and stop all the mistakes.

Tecumseh was a Great Warrior but it seems that one of the Executive Committee decided that the VETERANS were not worthy of an

office That Governor Larry started.

NOW Accepting Applications

For

Fall 2016

Deadline for applications is June 1, 2016

For more information, visit Haskell Indian

Nations University website at www.haskell.edu.

Thank you Tribal members and let’s get back to being the PROUD Absentee Shawnees we were raised. Neyawe Peyagetismo

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.

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

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

becoming a member of our Committee.

FOSTER CARE

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the Foster Care Board. If you are interested

in serving on the board, send your letter of

interest to Secretary Dawsey at the Tribal

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

OK 73801.

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social problems. The story of Native

American people is a complicated

one marked by significant trauma

and atrocities. Often times this

trauma consisted of the removal

of abuse which happened to

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

overwhelming intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief. This trauma which

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

problems that plague Native American communities today including alcohol/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

member, do your part if you are able?

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

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

Racial disproportionality is defined as the over-or

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

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

in the general population. Reports conducted in

2008 showed that, compared to other groups, Native

American children were:

•

3 times more likely to be referred to CPS

•

1.6 times more likely to be removed from their

biological homes

•

Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over

two years

•

Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in

guardianships

•

Less likely to be reunited with their biological

parents

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHAT IS A FOSTER CARE WORKER?

Foster care caseworker training involves completing a bachelor's

degree program in social work through a college or university.

Students take courses in psychology, abnormal psychology,

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

supervised internship.

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

parents to ensure that each child receives the full spectrum of

services provided and/or arranged by the Department.

Some aspects of this relationship include the following:

• Sharing information on an ongoing basis regarding the

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

foster home

• Encouraging the foster parents to participate in the total

service planning process

• Providing the foster parents the opportunity to discuss the

child’s progress and any unmet needs which they assess

• Providing the foster parent with information, support,

guidance and referrals to other professionals on the child’s

behalf

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

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

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

access to all financial resources available to the child while in

foster care.

A Foster Care Worker works in conjunction with Tribal Courts,

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

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

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

tribal children are placed in must complete Child Welfare Background

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

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

Care Committee.

Foster Care Payments are as follows:

0-5 age $14.73 day $441.97 month

6-12 age $17.12 day $513.57 month

12 and over $19.30 day $579.13 month

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801

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FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:

POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND

NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED)

ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy

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

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

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

offering educational information and referrals.

Transitional Housing

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

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

new life.

Court Advocacy

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

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

Shelter Placement Assistance

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

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

the victim and children may also be available.

Housing and Utility Assistance

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

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

assistance.

Referral Assistance

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

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

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.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES

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

LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK.

WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Maintenance Department

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 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 be 65 years or 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.

Any Questions contact Rita Harjo at (405) 275-‐4030 ext 6249

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Brownfield Response Progra m

What is a Brownfield?

The EPA defines a brownfield site as

“...real property, the expansion,

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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

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 Oil Storage Facilities

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on current and upcoming projects

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Vocational Rehabilitation Transitional Services

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

History:

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indians with disabilities for twenty years and counting, with Transition Services at six years. Our mission is to develop

specialized services to American Indian students with disabilities currently making the transition from high school

to work or achieving a post-secondary education.

Services we can provide:

We assist with testing fees (ACT, SAT), provide work clothing for new jobs, tuition assistance, assistive devices such

as hearing aids, walkers, wheelchairs, eye glasses, along with physical and mental evaluations.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

The AST Health System values

ALL feedback.

Want your Community, Workplace and/or

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Family to be suicide safe?

*Patient Advocate Jim

Then come to this Workshop!

Robertson 405-447-0300

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

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Iowa Tribe VR services area counties. You must also provide documentation from your doctor or physician noting

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safeTALK

SUICIDE

July 26, 2016

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

6pm – 9 pm

Building #9 (Title 6)

Shawnee, Ok

Why should I come to safeTALK? In only a few hours, you will learn how to

provide practical help to persons with thoughts of suicide. Expect to leave safeTALK

more willing and able to perform an important helping role for persons with

thoughts of suicide.

How does safeTALK help prevent suicide? safeTALK prepares you to be a

suicide alert helper. You are aware that opportunities to help a person with

thoughts of suicide are sometimes missed, dismissed and avoided. You want persons

with thoughts to invite your help. You know the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and

KeepSafe) and can activate a suicide intervention. Helpers trained in suicide

intervention complete the helping process or connect the person with more

specialized help.

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mosquitoes fly out of cracked or broken septic tanks. Mosquitoes can spread viruses like Zika,

dengue, West Nile, and chikungunya.

Mosquitoes may be laying eggs inside your septic tank if it is:

y Open or unsealed

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Why use safeTALK to learn to become more alert? A carefully crafted set of

helping steps and the use of creative educational processes make it possible for you

and up to 30 others in your community to leave safeTALK willing and able to be

suicide alert helpers. safeTALK is the result of some twenty years of work at

learning how to develop useful suicide prevention abilities in a short program.

Why is safeTALK for everyone? Most persons with thoughts of suicide go

unrecognized—even though most all are, directly or indirectly, requesting help.

Without safeTALK training, these invitations to help are too rarely accepted, or

even noticed. With more suicide alert helpers, more people with thoughts of suicide

will get connected to the intervention help they want. Suicide alert helpers are part

of a suicide-safer community.

For Registration (15 years old and up) or for more information, please

contact Jenifer Sloan at jsloan@astribe.com or 701-7988.

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Career Training at No Cost To Qualified Applicants!

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Oklahoma

After School Program - Shawnee

2025 S. Gordon Cooper

Shawnee, OK 74801

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

The AST After School Program (ASP) - Shawnee has opened

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

are in Kindergarten

up Shawnee

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

with transportation costs, snacks and supplies the children

may need.

September 2015

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we will not provide services for school breaks including fall,

winter, spring and summer breaks. The ASP-Shawnee will

have tutors on hand to provide assistance with homework.

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free to contact Briana Ponkilla at Briana.ponkilla@astribe.com or (405) 878-0633.

astribe.com or (405) 878-0633.

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

Center!!!

Free Tutoring in all subjects!

Games and activities!

Delinquency Prevention!

Healthy Lifestyles!

And Much More!

Open to All Middle School and High School Students

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

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

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

responsible for picking students up by 6:00pm.

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

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

For more information and sign up please contact

Blake Goodman at (405) 364-7569

May 21: Percussion Instruments

June 18: Summer Fun in the Car

July 16: Crafts that Blast Off

August 20: Back to School Crafts

September 17: Pirate Crafts

October 15: Spooky Crafts

November 19: Squawking Turkey Crafts

Contact me to find out more!

Delana Ayers

405-432-7405

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Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe . 6308 FINANCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Misty Griffith ..................................... 6290

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

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

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

HUMAN RESOURCES

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

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

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

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

RECEPTIONIST

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

Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secretary

Treas

TERO

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

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

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

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

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

SOCIAL SERVICES

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

REALTY

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

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

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

OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA

2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK 74801

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TITLE VI

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

ICW

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

ATTORNEY

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

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

COURT

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

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

OTHER EXTENSIONS

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

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

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

.............................................................. 6245 Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca

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

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

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

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

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

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

(Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla)

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

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES Michael Berry...................................... 6303 Housing ......................................... 273-1050

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EDUCATION

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

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

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

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

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

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

ELECTION COMMISSION

(Chief)............................. 6302

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

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

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

ENROLLMENT

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

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

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

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

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

HORSE SHOE BEND

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

(After School Program Director)

Travis Dinwiddie ................................. 6278 Clinic (Bldg. 17) ............................................. 878-5850

Edwina Butler-Wolfe .......................... 6308 Joseph Abbiss ...................................... 6278 Pharmacy ....................................................... 878-5859

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

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

Rep.

PROCUREMENT

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

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

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

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

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

SPRINGFIELD, MO

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