LI-SI-WI-NWI “AMONG THE SHAWNEE” (2011)

LI-SI-WI-NWI “AMONG THE SHAWNEE”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Executive Committee Reports/

TERO/Resolutions.....................................2-8

Unofficial Election Results.........................9

Health/Veterans.......................................10-12

Birthdays..................................................13-14

After School Program................................15

Parenting Classes/Education/Music..........16-17

Safety/Car Seat Flyers..............................18-20

Menu/Advertisements..............................21-23

GEORGE BLANCHARD

GOVERNOR

ISAAC GIBSON

Lt. GOVERNOR

MICHELLE LOPEZ

SECRETARY

KATHY DEERE

TREASURER

JEFFREY GIBSON

REPRESENTATIVE

LT. GOVERNOR’S REPORT

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JULY 2011

n last months report, we reported

that we had won the case between

the CPN and AST regarding the

probate issue. Judge Reeh did find

in favor of the Tribe however; CPN

filed a Petition for rehearing on June

6, 2011. We are still waiting to hear

if Judge Reeh is going to rehear

the case or not. We expected no

less, we expected them to file an

appeal. As Judge Reeh said in the

first hearing he expected that an

appeal would be filed regardless of

what his decision was. I’m still very

confident that the Tribe will prevail in

this hearing.

On the upside we are moving right

along on productive projects. The

new casino; Rick Short is preparing

a grant to build a child care facility

in the Little Axe area, this project

will probably take a couple of years;

the remodeling of Brendle Corner;

resurfacing of six (6) miles of Pebbly

Road; after almost eleven (11) years,

the construction of the Bull Frog

Creek bridge. We are still working

with Pottawatomie County on trying

to get Kings Road surfaced. We

have also been waiting on Federal

Highway to let us know exactly

what we can do with the remaining

ARRA funds. Our intentions were to

One of my main concerns is the

enter into a Cooperative Agreement

funding that it is costing both Tribes.

with Cleveland County to resurface

Court battles are costly and Chairman Franklin Road from 156th to Rock

Barrett does not seem to take into

Creek to Tecumseh Road. We finally

consideration the funds that are being received word from the Bureau of

spent to fight this battle. Funding that Indian Affairs that we can precede

could be utilized to provide services

with that project. We are making

to each tribe’s membership. His

progress, slowly but surely the Tribe

attempt to gain control over Absentee is getting back on its feet.

Shawnee trust lands seems to

over ride every important issues.

On June 14th, we delivered the last

Regardless, we can not sit back and

of the trailers that the tribe received

allow this to happen.

from FEMA. Through the assistance

of several departments, we were

able to assist several tribal elders in

the application process, setting up

payment plans and the delivery to

site location. At this time we have no

more trailers on hand. We are hoping

for notification from FEMA in the near

future to receive more to assist more

of our tribal members.

During the morning hours of July 19th,

20th and 21st, the tribe will be hosting

a Youth Golf Clinic at the Horse Shoe

Bend Community Center. This will

serve as an introduction to the game

of golf to our tribal youth as well as

other youth who are interested. The

camp will be for both boys and girls in

the ages of 6 thru 14. The camp will

be taught be a local instructor with

a support crew of AST members. If

interested or have any questions, you

can contact Edwina Butler-Wolfe or

Andy Warrior at the complex.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

full understating of this transaction.

During this meeting we will review

all the documents and their purpose,

financial forecast, and to discuss

any other items that may be of interest. Respectfully, Kurt Williams.” On

September 14, 2010 there was an

email that went out to all EC Members

and TEC board members requesting a

meeting be set for Thursday September 16th, 2010. There was a meeting

held on September 16th, 2010 and all

members of the Executive Committee

attended.

On September 30, 2010, another

email went out to all EC and TEC

board members saying “ The day has

finally come!!! We had a meeting this

morning and closed on the financing

for the new casino. It took a lot of time

and effort by a lot of people to get this

project completed. Thank you everyone for your support. We are looking

forward to a quick and smooth design

build and will be working closely

with both boards to keep everyone

involved in the project. Respectfully,

Kurt Williams”

On August 2, 2010, the EC went to

meet with Mass Development, LLC,

and the architect of the new Casino

and Belinda Collins, Controller, took

notes for all of us and scanned them

and sent them to the Governor, who

was not in attendance. The rest of the

Executive Committee was there.

So you can see the entire Executive

Committee was involved throughout

the process and remained involved

and informed. Executive Committee

members did attend several different joint meetings out at Thunderbird

and at the Governor’s conference

room and received the information

and presentations on the new casino

project from the General Managers

and Alyssa Campbell prior to any

documents being signed.

So maybe you should ask yourself

if we have the right person in office

to convey the information or facts to

tribal members. Secretary Lopez

TREASURER’S REPORT

Greetings AST members,

Summer is here! Hopefully you all are

keeping cool! I remember the summers being a great time to get together

with your friends, swimming, climbing

trees, playing and going to the Men’s’

and Women’s’ Fast pitch Tournament

during July in OKC at Wheeler Park,

Pow Wow every weekend. Such fun

times!

Congratulations to the newly elected

Governor and Secretary! We all look

forward to working together as a team

to bring our Tribe to future prosperity.

Office of Treasurer continues to be

busy with regular executive committee

and informal meetings, emails, numerous calls, and visits see below list:

Attended monthly Program Directors/Managers meeting here at Tribal

Complex

Attended meeting with Nancy Keith,

Greater Area Shawnee Chamber of

Commerce here at Tribal Complex

Attended the Monthly AST Health

Board of Directors Meeting as Ad Hoc

non-voting member

Attended ASEDA Board Monthly meetings and ASEDA Fleet Special meeting

as Ad Hoc non-voting member

3 JULY 2011

Hello Tribal Members,

I just wanted to clear up some confusion on Governor’s June Article. He

mentioned “TEC Inc. did not keep the

Executive Committee informed in any

way as to the progress of the financing process, and although members of

the Executive Committee repeatedly

asked for updates and details of the

project, absolutely NO INFORMATION

was forth coming from TEC Inc. or the

Managers of Gaming operations. And,

that the Executive Committee was not

advised that a loan agreement was

finalized by TEC Inc. and the financer

until work was already underway on

the project.”

On September 14, 2010 there was an

email that went out to all EC Members

and TEC board members requesting

a meeting be set for Thursday September 16th, and all members of the

Executive Committee attended. There

was another email that went out on

September 13th, asking Member’s

of the Executive Committee and TEC

Board of Directors: “We are in the final

and most critical stages of actually

being able to develop the new casino

on the Tribal Complex. It is important

that everyone has a complete understanding of this transaction. I know

from all of your points of view that it

must seem as though this transaction is moving slowly, however there

are several documents that must be

finalized and the detailed language

agreed upon, and that the process has

been moving forward consistently for

the last several weeks. I would like

to arrange a meeting with both the

EC and the TEC Board to review the

total structure of the deal and make

sure everyone has the opportunity to

ask questions so that we all have a

JULY 2011

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Attended all day Training at Gordon

Cooper Voc-Tech, Shawnee, OK

presented by Finley and Cook, “Casino 101 and Understanding Financial

Statements”

Attended Absentee Shawnee Health

Board and LiSiWiNwi Board meetings

as Ad Hoc non-voting member

Attended the AllNations Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Several

Tribal Dignitaries, Greater Area Shawnee Chamber of Commerce members,

Community Business Leaders, etc.,

were in attendance.

Congratulations to Executive Committee’s Employee of Month May Winner,

Mary Ponkilla

Monthly meeting with Redstone Investments over current month’s performance summary and investments

continue to grow.

2010 Audit should be completed in

June 2011

My appreciation goes out to the Finance Department and the Controller,

Belinda Collins, as they daily continue

the never ending processes for the

financial side of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe. Without their tireless dedication

and commitment we could not keep the

financial transactions processes flowing! Ni ya wi! 

Also, would like to extend my appreciation to the Financial Consultant, Eddie

Brokeshoulder, who continues to assist

me with numerous projects, attend

meetings where I cannot attend, and

consulting decisions in the office of

Treasurer! 

Lastly, I cannot forget Arlene Herrera,

our office assistant, who is always willing to assist anyone in the Governor’s

Bldg. She has been a real asset to

us all; we share her services, TERO,

Finance, Enrollment, and Treasurer’s

offices! 

NI YA WI TO YOU ALL!!!

We appreciate all your phone calls,

emails, and visits. Hope your July 4th

weekend was an enjoyable time with

your family and friends. May God

continue to bless you and yours! See

below articles from AllNations Bank;

ASEDA (ASEDA FLEET), Financial

Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder; and

Finance Department.

Respectively,

Kathy Deere, Treasurer

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

JULY 2011

The Finance office continues our

efforts in keeping the day to day

activities flowing efficiently and

effectively through communication

between the Finance office and

Programs. In working together, we

have found the most time effective and

cost effective processes for transacting

business.

We will be reviewing the 2010

Audit draft next week and making

comments to the audit. It began

February 28, 2011 and will include

the MD&A (Management Discussion

and Analysis). The MD&A report is

an informative report within the 2010

Audit; which is a brief review and

explanation of the Audit. The Audit

should be an “unqualified” audit; which

when compared to an educational

grading scale would be an A; but this

we will not be known until the audit is

complete.

The Indirect Cost Proposal for 2012

will be prepared as soon as the 2010

audit is complete. Our rate is up from

17.74% for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011.

The finance department continues to

complete accounting by the seventh

day of the month and have been since

August 2010; so that financial reports

can be created for the Health Authority

and Li Si Wi Nwi, Health Inc. boards

for health programs both Shawnee

and Little Axe. The Finance staff has

completed May reconciliations for

financial reporting. It is imperative the

accounting / bookkeeping continue

to stay ahead of all of the accounting

so that audits go smoothly so that

Indirect Cost rates will stay up to date

as well. Indirect cost proposals cannot

be submitted without completed audits

as the audits are used to calculate the

proposal.

We continue to explore avenues that

will make accounting for the tribe’s

finances a smooth process including

billing package for health programs.

There are many processes in place

in your Tribe’s accounting department

that ensure we keep accurate records

of transactions. The Tribe’s accounting

processes must be in compliance with

GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting

Principles) and GASB (Governmental

Accounting Standards Board).

The Tribe currently has compact funds

of BIA and I H S, 51 Grants, and the

new Clinic business.

The AST Finance department recently

took on the ASEDA accounting for the

ASEDA board of directors and will be

handling the accounting going forward

including the ASEDA Fleet, the newest

business endeavor for the ASEDA

board; it is an honor and pleasure to

handle this duty for you (the Tribal

Membership), AST Tribal Executive

Committee, and the ASEDA board.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s

Finance Department has very hard

working group of people and it is

an honor to work with them, the

Treasurer’s office and at the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe.

announcing grand opening and ribbon

cutting event of AllNations Bank

ALLNATIONS BANK

Redstone Investments: Attended and

participated in informative monthly

investment meeting

General Fund: Reviewed and monitored monthly encumbrance financial

report

Indirect Cost: Reviewed and monitored

monthly encumbrance financial report

Hello To All of OUR Absent Shawnee

Friends,

Our Grand opening was a big sucIf you have any questions or needs,

cess. There was plenty of cheer for

please call 405-275-4030 ext 162 and

all who attended.

I will be glad to assist you in any way I Greater Shawnee Chamber of ComThe following prizes were given away

merce: Attended meeting at Tribal

can.

by the AllNations Bank:

complex with Nancy Keith, President & Georgia Little Axe won the 43” SamRespectfully, Belinda Collins, Controller CEO to discuss the possibility of joining sung Television.

chamber and promoting and marketing

Olivia Haumpy won a $100 savings

the Tribe

account.

Larry Buckley won a$100 savings

Century 21 Golden Key Realty, Inc.:

account.

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT’S CORNER

Attended meeting with Margaret Davis,

Taylor Tenner won $100 savings acRealtor, to discuss her knowledge of

“In My Corner”

count.

real estate opportunities state wide

Isaac Bettelyoun won $100 saving

with focus on land and business.

account.

Hello Tribal Members,

Kathy Hawkins won $100 savings

In closing, I would like to convey that

As I began to write July’s monthly

account

sound financial management in all

report, I realized we only have six more aspects of our tribally owned business The prizes furnished and given away

months of 2011. The primary goal of

by radio station KIRC 105.9 FM were

and future planned ventures is vital to

my position is to assist Treasurer in

our tribal economy. The finance depart- won by:

financial management analysis support ment and I will assist office of TreaSuzanne Smith won a car wash from

of planning, developing, organizing,

surer in communicating the financial

Show Case Details.

directing and evaluating the Tribe’s fis- process and providing financial transGloria Watson won a hair style from

cal performance and fiduciary responparency as possible to the Tribe and

A-1 Curly.

sibilities.

tribal members.

Arlene Herrera won a Sports Illustrated autographed by Kevin Durant.

The following July activities I have

Respectfully,

Jordan Shaver won a hair style from

been involved and participated:

the Beauty College.

Radio Station KIRC 105.9 FM was

AllNations Bank: Assisted Gene Davis, Eddie Brokeshoulder

on hand broadcasting live before and

Chairman / CEO with getting word out

Financial Consultant

during the Grand Opening.

through media print to Tribal organizaThe radio station also furnished pizza

tions such as Indian Times, Indian

and cookies for the event.

Country Today and the Oklahoman in

ASEDA, Inc. : Attended monthly board

and strategy development meeting of

current and future business ventures

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This department, as always, would

like to extend a special thanks and

note of appreciation to the Executive

Committee for providing the tools,

resources and support to enable the

finance staff to reach its accomplished

goals and to continue with this effort. A

special thanks and note of appreciation

to Program Managers and Employees

of the Tribe for their assistance and

dedication in our group effort toward

accomplishing our goal. Now that we

are caught up, we are dedicated to

continue our efforts in this direction.

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JULY 2011

It was a great turn out for the event

with Governor Blanchard doing the

opening ceremonies. The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce and the

Greater Shawnee Area Chamber of

Commerce was on hand to do the

Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony.

We have opened a lot of accounts

for people who attended the Grand

Opening. If you have not been by the

bank please make every effort to support your bank by opening an account

in the near future. As I have stated

before, open an account and over

time you can make the switch-over to

your 100% tribally owned bank.

I had a interesting question from one

of the tribal members who attended

the Grand Opening. He asked if the

information about his account would

be available to any of the tribe's management or any of the tribe's general

membership. The answer to that

question is "NO". I explained that the

bank is a Oklahoma State chartered

bank and we have joint supervision

by the State of Oklahoma and the

Federal Reserve System. The laws

governing "privacy" are very strict and

AllNations Bank is in, and will always

be in, compliance with established

"privacy rules". Be sure that your

banking business will be held in the

strictest level of confidence at AllNations Bank..

Once again, do not disclose your

personal and banking information to

anyone unless you are dealing

directly with a bank employee. For

example, we would not just call you

and start a conversation by asking

for your personal or banking information. You might call us, but we will not

call you out of the "blue". Be careful

and wise!

Summer time is here, so give us a

call about a boat or car loan. The

economy in Oklahoma remains good

so, now is the time to "shop around" if

you are looking for additional working

capital for your business.

Give Gene or Eugene a call at 2730202 if you have any questions about

banking. We have the best rates on

deposits and loans.

Have a safe and fun summer.

The coffee or cold pop is always

ready when you visit your bank

located at the entrance to your tribal

headquarters.

Bob, Gene, Eugene, and Staff.

ASEDA FLEET

The ASEDA Board has monthly

meetings and each board member

is continually looking at business

proposals for new businesses to further advance the Tribe’s economic

development.

ASEDA Fleet is actively marketing

(to generate prospects and interest),

generating leads nationwide and

tracking the progress of these leads,

getting any additional specifics from

our leads on what they need and

payment info, pricing and client

proposals, contract development

and execution, financing, procurement and delivery of vehicles and

providing monthly updates to the

Board members. As of this month,

they have Eleven (11) prospects in

the works that are waiting on Tribal

decision makers. The ASEDA Fleet

website is www.ASEDAfleet.com

and the phone number for quotes

and information is 405/878-6782.

Future Events Attending:

June 14, Alliance Texas; Arlington,

TX

August 22 (tentative), Norman, OK

AICCO – matchmaking Tribal event.

October 30-Nov 2, National Diversity for Fortune 1000 firms event,

Atlanta, Georgia

Respectively,

Dan Little Axe, President

WHAT

ONE

DIVERSITY SUPPLIER IS DOING

FOR FORTUNE 1000 FIRMS

Why are more U.S. corporations failing to

purchase goods and services from suppliers that

will enable them to meet diversity goals?

Fortune 1000 firms must meet performance goals not just

diversity goals so it is imperative that minority-designated

companies demonstrate the value of doing business with

their firm above and beyond their diversity designation.

Specifically, will working with their firm one, reduce

operational headaches for a procurement officer; two, provide

superior service; three, ensure highly competitive pricing; and

four, guarantee consistent, quality customer service? Does

the diversity firm offer something distinctive? Is the unique

offering of measurable value to Fortune 1000 clientele?

A group of Native American firms located in Oklahoma are

providing larger corporations real value-based benefits while

also ensuring they serve as a quality diversity supplier. One of

the best companies in this group is ASEDA Fleet, founded by

the Absentee Shawnee to deliver these substantive

outcomes:

• A turnkey solution: to source, buy, finance and

lease fleet vehicles

• Options: to purchase/lease virtually any make or model

• Flexibility: to lease vehicles to companies or Tribal

Governments who can then purchase the vehicles after

the lease to sell to employees or Tribal members

• Experience: to work with procurement pros with

15-plus years experience (each)

• Competitive Pricing: to leverage their economies of

scale and national financing networks to ensure

better prices

• Professional Support: to understand the nuances, needs,

and paperwork processes of unique markets: corporations,

governments, and Native American Nations

• Specialties: to lease atypical vehicles including fire trucks,

ambulances, cargo vans, waste trucks, police cars,

to name a few.

ASEDA Fleet also makes it easy for Fortune 1000 firms and

government entities to meet annual diversity business

transaction goals. The company is a 100% Native-American

owned firm located in an Underutilized Business Zone (HUB).

The firm, founded by the Absentee Shawnee Economic

Development Authority (ASEDA), is a federally chartered

corporation of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Dan

Little Axe, president of ASEDA, reinforces the need for

performance excellence by minority owned enterprises

pursuing business with larger corporations.

“We wanted to ensure competitive pricing and virtually

unlimited purchase/lease options without compromising

customer support,” noted Little Axe. “In order to achieve all

three objectives, our Tribal company leaders teamed up

with proven fleet industry leaders who share our

entrepreneurial vision for the Absentee Shawnee. Our

collaborative model delivers the capital muscle and fleet

expertise aligned with sustainable service excellence – from

a diversity supplier. We are proud to be one of the Native

American companies demonstrating this kind of business

acumen for Fortune 1000 firms.”

Supplier diversity encourages Fortune 1000 firms to purchase

products and services from privately held firms owned by

leaders of historically underutilized businesses (HUB).

However, the actions of Native American owned firms like

ASEDA Fleet are a good reminder that diversity suppliers must

first earn the confidence of Fortune 1000 leaders to earn their

business.

For additional information on ASEDA Fleet, go to www.asedafleet.com or call their

Diversity Corporate Division at: 405-878-6782 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday –

Friday. For an ASEDA Fleet company information sheet, call Jet at 214-677-6727.

About the author

Jet Parker is the author of ABCs for CEOs, a business columnist for the

examiner and the former publisher and senior editor for CEO IQ – the

nation’s first, four-color teaching newspaper for corporate America. Jet

operates a boutique, corporate relationship rainmaking firm In Dallas,

Texas.

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The answer is obvious: too many of these companies believe

that the transaction is about their designation

(woman-owned, disabled veteran owned, Native American

owned) rather than their value.

REPRESENTATIVE’S

REPORT

The following are Resolutions passed

during the month of June 2011

TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT

RIGHTS OFFICE

JULY 2011

($40,000) commitment for operations

and maintenance to address periodic

maintenance activities and repairs.

E-AS-11-47 06/15/11

Authorizes and adopts the 2011

E-AS-11-51 06/15/11

TERO is accepting applications for the Hazard Mitigation Plan, effective

Authorizes the corrected blood degree

interests listed.

immediately. (Copy of the entire Plan

change for Scott Edgar Brady, and

DIRECTOR

We doTERO

ask you have

2 forms of id such is available on the “G” drive under

as driver license, state issued ID card, each individual EC member as “Hazard hereby makes it known that this

individual is an enrolled Tribal Member

CDIB, social security card.

Mitigation Plan”)

2025

S.

Gordon

Cooper

Drive

and is now and forever the degree of

These positions include Shawnee,

Phone

405.275.4030 ext.135

Absentee Shawnee Indian blood as

Shawnee,

OK 74801

E-AS-11-48

06/15/11

Little

Axe, and Oklahoma

City. You

corrected and shown above. (1/2)

Supports the Employee

Committee

must

be able to pass a background

Cell

405.432.9859

redge@astribe.com

by waiving all taxes, permits and any

check and Drug Test.

E-AS-11-52 06/15/11

other provisions requiring a return

Please send individuals to the TERO

Approves and accepts Hanna Grace

to the Tribe under the Tax Code and

Offices located in building one and

Rolette, Alex Ryan Maxwell, Kimber

associated with this agreement with

on the second floor. Applications are

Leigh Maxwell, Carlie Noelle

Firecracker Joe’s by the Employee

posted in Shawnee and Little Axe

Brady, Stephen Anthony SeatonResource Center. Feel free to come by Committee.

Blanchard, Hollis Joshua Breeding,

or call if you have any questions.

Cody Dewayne O’Dell, Joley Marie

E-AS-11-49 06/15/11

Fritsch, Jaxon James Fritsch, Jadyn

Authorizes an Interlocal Agreement

Cage Cashiers

Mark Fritsch, Jerod Wayne Fritsch,

between the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Vault Cashiers

Mariah Love Smith, Meagan Renee

of Oklahoma and Cleveland County,

Security Officers (Cleet Certified PreMaxwell, Kamryn Nicole Pitner,

Oklahoma. (Peebly Road)

ferred)

Shane Thomas Pitner, Elizabeth La

Gaming Machine Slot Technicians

E-AS-11-50 06/15/11

Rayne Panther-Pitner, Jeffery Mark

Grill Cashiers

Makes. certain assurances in

Crossley, Leah Jane Donnahoe,

Cooks

connection with the application for the

Tamara Sue Gillespie, Abryana

Custodial Staff

Indian Community Development Block Elizabeth-Marie Dixon, Kyree

General labor for storm damage clean

Grant Program (24 CFR 1003) and

SaVaughn Williams, Anfernee Isiah

up

to make a twenty-five percent (25%)

Williams, Kasiana Marie Jacobs as

Banquet Servers

matching share of the grant as the

enrolled members of the Absentee

Manual Machinist

Tribes leveraged finding for one annual Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

CNC Machinists

term, AND

as of the date of this resolution.

Class A CDL Drivers

Heavy Equipment Operators

FURTHER, that the Executive

E-AS-11-53 06/15/11

Warehouse workers

Committee of the Absentee Shawnee

Grants voluntary relinquishment of

Assemblers

Tribe of Oklahoma hereby makes

membership of the Absentee Shawnee

Restoration workers

certain assurances in connection

Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to

Drywall Installers (experience not

with the application for the Indian

Randall Glen Gibson, effective

preferred)

Community Development Block Grant

Immediately.

Laborers

Program to make a forty thousand

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August 3rd & 4th

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Dental Clinic

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3rd && 4th

Appointments must be made in advance

Limited number available

Call today to schedule an appointment

About one in four Oklahoman’s smoke

cigarettes. Among certain populations it

is much higher than that. For example,

in the Medicaid population about 58%

smoke!

The good news is that most people

who smoke want to quit and try to quit

every year.

Tobacco users need to know there are

more effective treatments than “cold

turkey” and they need to be encouraged to make more quit attempts.

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Monday– Friday 8am-5pm

405-307-9704

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Limited number available

We would like to introduce Mr. Gary

Wabaunsee our new Executive Director of Health. He is a member of

the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma. Subsequent to his arrival at

AST he was the CEO for the Red

Lake Indian Health Service Hospital

and Ambulatory Health Center in

Red Lake, Minnesota. Prior to that

he served as the CEO at the Fort

Yuma Indian Health Service Health

Center and formerly he was the

Health Director for the Kickapoo

Tribe of Oklahoma for eight years.

Gary is a retired USPHS Commissioned Officer and worked for the

Indian Health Service for approximately 20 year until retirement from

the Corps in 1995. He and his wife,

Deardi live in Choctaw, Oklahoma

and have two children and five

grandchildren.

15702 E. Hwy 9

Norman, OK

73026

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AST Little Axe

Dental Clinic

Dr. Youngblood D.D.S

Dr. Corbin D.D.S

Monday– Friday 8am-5pm

405-307-9704

15702 E. Hwy 9

Norman, OK

73026

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AST Little Axe

Dental Clinic

Dr. Youngblood D.D.S

Dr. Corbin D.D.S

Monday– Friday 8am-5pm

Sac N Fox Conference

11 JULY 2011

“Staying Fit For Tomorrow”

BASKETBALL AT THE

AST RESOURCE CENTER

Basketball at the AST Resource Center

AST Fitnesswouldliketo inviteallcommunitymembersto come outand enjoya game of

eveningbasketballattheAST ResourceCenter. In fact,we wouldliketo encourageall

tribalmembersto participatein some form of physicalactivity.Whetheryou’redoing

housework,yardwork, or gardening, anyform of physicalactivityis great.Practicing

physicalactivityis verybeneficialto yourhealthwhen you areableto elevateand maintain

yourheartrateaboverestinglevelforatleast30 minutes.Begin witha smallwarm-up to

helppreventinjuriesand end with a cooldown to bringyourheartratebackto resting

level.End yourexercise/physicalactivitywithsome lightstretchingand drink plentyof

waterto avoid exhaustion and dehydration. A littlebitof sweatingand breathingcango a

longwayin maintaining a healthyheartand strongmuscles,so stayactive!

AST RESOURCE CENTER

1970 156 th AveN.E.

Norman, OK 73026

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JULY 2011

(405)364- 7298

VETERAN’S

PARADE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Lisa Botone and Judy

Bender

From The Werst &

Gouge Family

Robyn Alexa Martin

July 22

Happy 13th Birthday

“toots”!!

We love you,

Mom and Dad

Happy birthday Robyn!!

Love your sisters and

brothers,

Skyla, LLiyah, Mikaylah,

Shawn, Joaquin, and

Silas.

HAVE A GREAT DAY ON

YOUR BIRTHDAY, JULY

17TH

Jalyn Williams

Love, G-ma & G-pa

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SIS!

Esteline Schulenberg

July 31st

Love, your brother & sisters

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

GRANDMA!!!

love, Lil and Rae-Ray

Granny,

Happy B-lated Birthday!!

We love you so very much,

you just don’t know!!

We love you!!

Jiliyan, Joplin, and Justin

Happy 8th birthday

Kantynn James Kaseca

(my sugerbabie)

May 30,2011

We all love you bunches

Granny ,grandpa kaseca

Mom,dad &sister

July 10,2011

Happy 5th birthday

Kanynn LeiAnn kaseca

To my sugarbabie we love you

Granny ,grandpa mom,dad &

brother

July birthdays

Nikki Johnson,Kevin &Leila

Kaseca

Thank you for being so loving and

Caring ya'll are the best

Love Mom & Dad

Happy birthday

MOM & DAD

We love you bunches

Kantynn & Kanynn

July 09,2011 happy birthday Jocelyn Davis we love you bunches

Aunt Rhonda and family

Enjoy your birthdays and stay

healthy and safe

Nora Deer,Stephanie fixico,Amber

Foreman,Russell Kaseca

We love all the kasecas &

Foremans

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

BABY SUSAN!

Happy Birthday

Eugene Siriklin (Jun 26)

Happy Birthday

J bub (Jul 15)

Mom, Happy 68th

Birthday!! Sorry I forgot!

But just wanted to say,

I love you very much!

Love,

BJ

Sadie Low, Happy B-lated

68th Birthday Mom!! I wish

you the happiest one yet!!

I love you very much!

Love,

Sherrie

Alberty, Langston Deshun

Alexander, Ann Marjory

Alford, Bruce Douglas

Alford, Louella Ann

Allen, Cheryl Renee

Almanza, Marcel Andres

Bailey, Brooke Lynn

Barber, Kristin Lynn

Bateman, Willow Shoshana

Rain

Bayliss, Angel Ann

Bayliss, Billy Ray

Bayliss, Katherine Anne

Bear, Bonnie Jean

Beaver, Rodney Gene

Bender, Judith Ann

Berry, Ryan Jennings

Bigpond, Wiley Lee

Birdtail, Mary Evelyn

Bittle, Lillian Kay

Blackbear, Tegan Quinn

Blanchard, Brian Keith

Blanchard, Clayton Lee

Blanchard, Eric Leon

Blanchard, Henry R.

Blanchard, Jamin Dalton

Blanchard, Nicholas Adam

Blanchard, Virginia Adele

Bonham, Virginia Doreen

Booth, Randall David

Botone, Lisa Lucille

Bradley, Edward H.

Brady, Sharon Kay

Brinson, Nicholas Henry

Brown, Tristan John

Bryce, Anita Jean

Buckley, Brandon Michael

Buckley, Christopher Maurice

Burkhart Sr, Arthur Elliott

Butler, Donna Ellen

Byers, Marilyn

Byers, Shannon Leon

Byers, Shawn Deeon

Byington, Michelle Hope

Carlson, Tyellissa Lynn

Chapline, Isabella Roseanne

Citty, Keith Leon

Citty, Steven Keith

Ciulla, Tina Faye

Cochrane Jr., Guy Stanley

Collett, Savanna Len

Colungo, Darrell Dean

Combs, Robert Paul Dwight

Coody, Erin Melody

Cottrell, Mckinzey Faye

Cox, Jennifer Renee

Davis Jr., Anthony Louis

Davis Jr., Edward Leroy

Davis, Bryar Nicholas

Davis, Jocelyn Paige

Day, Jennifer Ann

Day, Virginia Rae

Deer, Derrick Wesley

Deer, Elnora Laverne Kaseca

Deer, Ethan MacK

Deer, Jaden Brandon

Deer, Kensington Jaide

Deer, Marissa Caitlin

Deere, Angelina Renee

Deitz, Aimee Rochelle

Delodge, Ezra Manuel

Dennison, Daniele

Doussett, Calvin Cecil

Dry, Shavonne Lynn

Ellingsen, Shirley Mae

Ellis, Andee Nicole

Ellis, Charlotte Lynn

Ellis, Chet Herbert

Ellis, Christian Nathanial

Engler, Emily Laiken

Erickson, Tiffany Ranae

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

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

Granstrom, Karsen Renee

Grass, Cree Breeann

Gurrola, Daniel Alberto

Harjo, Jeanette Marie

Harjo, Michael Ray

Harjo, Sharon Melody

Harjoe, Sonja Denise

Haskins Rich, Donna Paule

Haymond, Trisha Lynn

13 JULY 2011

Happy ’11 July

Birthdays

Marilyn Byers

Gary Gibson

Shawn Byers

Leila Kaseca

Kevin Kaseca

Amber Foreman

Katie Yates

Coltin Shawnee

Shannon Byers

Nikki Johnson

We wish you a very

Special Day!

From Marvin & Sherry

JULY 2011

14

Helvy, Alta Jean

Henshaw, Allen Shawn

Hernandez Thorpe, Genesis

Kay

Hernandez, Daezi Viay

Herndon, Martin Clyde

Herrera, John Anthony

Herrera, Michael Lee

Hibdon, Konner Brian

Hood, Dallas James

Hood, Elaina Rae

Hood, Matthew Dean

Hood, Piri Reis

Howe, Reign Phil

Hutchinson, Velma Jo

Hyde, Lester Clark

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, 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

Kickapoo, Christopher Kerry

Kihega, Michaela Ellen

Kirby, Steven Wayne

Kirby, William Michael

Krauss, Chant'l Emily

Kupczynski, Cora Ashley

Larney, Nathaniel Roy

Larney, Noah Cruz

Lewis, Cierra Dawn

Little Axe Jr., Danny

Little Axe, Charlie Pratt

Little Axe, Graci Raquel

Little Axe, Jerry James

Little Charley, Jackie

Little Jim, Lindsey Marie

Little, Edwin Thomas

Little, Tony Wayne

Littlebear, Nelson Wayne

Littlecreek, Josephine Taylor

Littlecreek, Mychal Shawn

Lockner, Kaylyn Krin

Long, Jordan Lee

Longhorn, Ewell Gary

Longhorn, Lee Allen

Longman, Ashley Nicole

Longman, Clayton Dean

Longman, Kristopher Morgan

Longman, William Ashton

Lovins, Wesley Jacob

Ludlow, Zoretta Denise

Mack, Felix Wayne

Marquez, Quentin Miles

Martin, Robyn Alexa

Martinez, Jalon Maverick

Martinez, Jasmine Nicole

Martinez, Stephanie Diane

Masquat, Ricky Lee

Maxfield, Lisa Clorean

McBride, Wyatt Dean

McCoy, Violet Christine Harry

McCulloch, Erin Corrine

McGee, Michael Shannon

McMahan, Jayden Thomas

Merrell, Sean Allen

Michaelson, John Edward

Mohawk, Travis Gene

Morton, Colette Ellen

Morton, Darrell Jackson

Morton, David Arthur

Morton, Sara Brianne

Nanaeto, Debra Jaclyn

Neugent, Louise L. C.

Onzahwah, Alecia Joann

Orosco, Diana Lee

Pack, Camryn Lorraine

Pack, Kristyn Bailey

Patton, Qwentis Adarryl

Patty, Twana Marie Spybuck

Pederson, Rena Kaye Little

Axe

Pena, Eric

Pickens, Teddy Ray

Pine, Jaime` Ann

Pine, James Francis

Pitner, Sylvia Sue

Ponce, Autumn Dawn

Ponkilla, Martin Ned

Ramirez, Antonio Omar

Reid, Rebecca Claire

Roach, Drew Wilson

Robertson, Leland Scott

Robison, Christopher Charles

Rodas Lopez, Monica Leree

Rolette, Makaila Lynn

Rolette, Sharon Sue

Rolland, Vannessa Kay

Ross, Gary Willis

Rudloff, Dylan Cole

Runsabove, Wade Mitchell

Schulenberg, Esteline Sloan

Schwarz, Loretta Jean

Serena, Lisa Lynn

Shane, Vivian Louella

Shawnee, Coltin Dale

Shawnee, Derrick Joel

Shirk, Deborah Ann

Simpson, Shirley Florence

Sims, Vikki Ann

Sloat, John Levi

Smith, Curtis Alan

Smith, Katherine Danene

Smith, Kenneth Lee

Smith, Lauren Ashlee

Smith, Leslie Anne

Smith, Lori Beth

Smith, Luke Alan

Smith, Tina Mae

Snake, Brandon Matthew

Snake, Gerald Kendall

Snake, Jennie Lucy Mohawk

Soap, Crystal Diane Moonlight

Soap, Devin Elijah

Solis, Allan Jesus

Spoon, Jordan Leann

Spoon, Ramona Gaye

Spybuck Jr, James Cody

Spybuck, Morganne Faith

Squire, Thomas

Stanley Jr., Denny Atine

Starr, David Martin

Starr, Sheila Renee

Stephens, AnnaMarie Gene

Stewart, Robert Sterling

Switch Sr., Douglas Vaughn

Switch, Kathern Suzzete

Switch, Voguel Carroll

Talton, Daveon Lee

Tapia, Shawnee Antonio

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, Sarah Fawn

Tiger, Sherman Lee

Tiger, Sonya Marie

Tiger, Susan Rochelle

Tiger, Toni Dion

Torres, Carol Ann

Tsoodle, Arminda Lee

Uchida, Micheal Gene

Vasquez, Rebecca Faye

Wakolee, Bernard Wilson

Wallace, Timothy Scott

Ware, Jenny Ann

Warrior, Daniel Adam

Warrior, Donna Carol ( Gibson

)

Warrior, Samuel Norbbie

Washington, Walter

Watson, Brian Keith

Watson, Jamie Ann

White Jr., Charles Daniel

White, Amber Mary

White, Logan Riley

White, Thomas Wayne

Whitebird, Shelby Gail

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

Winter, Pilarr Ann

Wolf, Nevaeh Annalise

Wolfe, Beverly Edwina ( Butler

)

Worley, Tehia Jane

Yates, Katie Ann

Yones, Arthur Ralph

Horse Shoe Bend After School Program

Summer Activities

Starting June 13, 2011 Monday through Thursday tutoring sessions for Native American Students will be offered to Kindergarten through eighth grade. From 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Fridays will be activity day with the students that attend the

tutoring session. Math and Reading will be two of the main subjects that will be emphasize. Tutoring program will run for

7 weeks. A mid morning snack will be served and parents and guardians must transport students to and from Horse Shoe

Bend Community Center. I will have two individuals Dakota Blanchard and Randall Watson that will be tutoring the students

for summer.

Dakota Blanchard, graduated from Shawnee High School 2010. He was a member to the National Honor Society, Student

Council. He played football and baseball 4 years.

Dakota is attending the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma located in Chickasha. Plays baseball and majoring in

Business and Education. Future plan is to become a teacher and coach.

Dakota enjoys fishing and being active. He is also a tribal citizen of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. He is the son of Joseph

and Twyla Blanchard.

Randall Watson will be a Junior at Shawnee High School Fall of 2011. He is active in the Indian Club, and a student representative for the Title VII Indian Education also a member of the Shawnee High School Native American Academic Challenge Team. Randall plays football and is active in the community.

Randall’s favorite subject is science and reading. He is a tribal citizen of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. He is the son of

Brent and Lisa Watson.

I’ am looking forward to working with Dakota and Randall both show enthusiasm and ready to tutor.

We are planning a Golf Clinic for kids July 19, 20, 21, 2011, at Horse Shoe Bend, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

If you any questions and want to enroll you child in the summer tutoring program please call or come by my office in Building 1 at the Absentee Shawnee Complex. After June 13, 2011 I will be at the Horse Shoe Bend Community Building 9:00

a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

15 JULY 2011

Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director

Horse Shoe Bend After School Program

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801

edwinab@astribe.com

405 275-4030, Ext: 133

405 481-0397 Cell Number

405 273-9629 Fax Number

Fourth of July is coming up and here are some

Safety Tips to be aware of:

▪▪ Make sure to always read the directions on the

packaging or label.

▪▪ Have an adult present at all times.

▪▪ Fireworks are to be used only in the outdoors.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Promoting Safe and Stable Families ▪▪ Keep away from dry grass and other flammable

materials.

Parenting Classes

▪▪ Always light one at a time.

▪▪ Light fireworks at a safe distance from people

PSSF Program provides parenting classes to promote and other hazards.

positive parenting, help with the understanding of child ▪▪ Never point or throw fireworks at any other person.

development and communication skills to strengthen

the entire family.

▪▪ Never experiment with any of the fireworks.

▪▪ Keep your water hose or a bucket of water close

The classes will meet for ten weeks, one night a week by.

beginning July 13, 2011 at 6:00pm in Building #3. The

▪▪ Never attempt to re-light or “fix” fireworks.

class will meet every Wednesday evening until Septem- ▪▪ Do not wear loose fitting clothing or clothing

ber 14, 2011. You must attend every class to receive a

made of flammable material.

Certificate of Completion.

▪▪ Never carry fireworks in your pockets.

▪▪ Fireworks are not toys or to be used in any manA dinner will be provided at every class as well as a

ner other than as stated on the directions.

babysitter on site if needed. Classes are available for

non tribal members at a small fee.

For more information or to sign up, call 405-275-4030

ext 114.

Sena Yesslith, PSSF Worker

The improper use of fireworks can lead to severe

burns, amputations, blindness, and, in some cases,

deaths are often the result of 4th of July celebrations.

So remember parents you are held liable for any

damage or injuries caused by your children using

fireworks.

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JULY 2011

Have fun and be Safe!

Sena Yesslith, PSSF Worker

The following are current programs administered by the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:

•

Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic

related expenses, and a portion of funds can be used

for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic

year.

•

Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some graduation expenses, and

awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients and

one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses.

•

Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for

vocational training at accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the

calendar year or per program.

•

Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate degrees, one associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or

university. Funding levels are determined based upon

There are openings for

music classes. Classes will

fill up fast, for the free music

lessons.

Call: Phil Bradley

405.370.5576

FREE

Music Lessons

All applications and guidelines are available at

www.astribe.com. Click on Services and select

Education.

All Native Americans Children from the age of 5

to 19 can be enrolled in FREE music classes.

Children this summer will be looking for something to do with their time and energy And just

being a kid!

So why not get them into music classes this summer and open up a new world to a young mind!

All lessons are FREE and We have so many more

activities to offer too. Through the MSPI program

For Native American children and their families,

Come in or call Phil Bradley at 405-270-4030

EXT:117 Or his cell at 405-370-5576 and check

the program out and all it has to offer for the

summer of 2011.

You and your child can enjoy the gift of music

and the many other thing that are yours for the

summer.

Please call asap classes will fill up soon and

there are sign up dead lines on some of the other

event that will be going on for all to enjoy. Like

the river wafting trip and other outdoors treats.

Thanks so much, We had a great year in 2010 and

this year promises to only be better. Get on board

and come join in and have some fun while learning the wonderful enjoyment of music.

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at

(405) 275-4030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email

to tresham@astribe.com.

Phil Bradley

Creative Arts of MSPI/BH

405-275-4030 EXT 117

grade point average and full-time or part-time status.

•

Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can fund for

one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status.

All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time

of application.

Attention:

17 JULY 2011

EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT

Summer is here!!

18

JULY 2011

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, Oklahoma accounted

for the second highest population for Native Americans in the

United States, following the state of California. Unintentional

Injuries and deaths are an epidemic nationwide, but what most

persons fail to recognize is that they are preventable. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health Vital Records,

Oklahoma and Cleveland Counties rank second and third highest in the state of Oklahoma for number of deaths as a result

of unintentional injury. Between the years 2002 and 2006 the

death rates for those highly populated counties were: Oklahoma County; 42%, and Cleveland County; 31.2%. The years of

potential lives lost for all 5 of the AST service counties totaled

42,920 years. Motor Vehicle crashes are also considered

factors that result in unintentional injury. In the two highest

populated cities in Oklahoma, Norman (Cleveland County) and

Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County) crashes involving infants

are most likely to occur. According to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety between 2007 and 2009 55.4% or 659

crashes involving infants occurred on city streets. Additionally,

during the mentioned years 6 were fatal, 11 incapacitating,

and 69 non-incapacitating injuries to children under the age of

13 months. More central to the AST IP service area, crashes

involving infants between the ages of 0 to 12 months are as

follows: (Rate per 100,000 Population) Cleveland County; 8.99,

Lincoln County; 3.11, Logan County; 10.18, Oklahoma County;

16.05, and Pottawatomie County; 8.54. Statewide the number

of deaths as a result of a motor vehicle crash for ages 15 to 19

total 69 percent of MVC deaths for persons between the ages

of 1 to 19.

Absentee Shawnee Injury Prevention Program

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Program is offered at

the Absentee Shawnee Tribal complex and at the AST Clinic in

Little Axe. The program provides safety services and education

to Absentee Shawnee Tribal members and Native Americans in

the surrounding counties.

AST IP serves five counties in Oklahoma; Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Lincoln, Logan, and Oklahoma County. The

program has three main focuses; Motor Vehicle Safety, Child

Passenger Safety, as well as Elderly Fall Prevention. According to National Highway Safety Administration, proper use of

child restraints nationwide during the past 30 years has saved

the lives of 8,325 children under age 5. An estimated 425 lives

were saved by child restraint use in 2006. Research shows

that child restraints provide the best protection for all children

up to age 8; after age 8, seat belts provide the best protection.

Summer is upon us and families may be taking extra trips to

attend family friendly events or enjoy family vacations. AST IP

would like to discourage families to not use “hand me down”

car seats if you aren’t familiar with the seat’s history; has

it been in a collision, is it five years or older, or has it been

recalled? Child safety is not something a parent should compromise so AST IP has partnered with SAFE Kids Oklahoma

to bring safer options to your community. The AST IP can offer

free car seats to children enrolled in a federally recognized

tribe, whose family is receiving state assistance; DHS Benefits

or WIC. We require proof of enrollment, proof of address, as

well as proof of assistance. We will not be able to provide

“spare” car seats or to anyone other than the child’s parent or

guardian. AST IP can provide education on best child passenger safety practices from a state certified technician as well as

perform proper installation according to federal guidelines on

car seat safety.

The CDC reports the death rates for Native American’s in the

US have increased from 69.87% in 2000 to 76.48% in 2005.

Unintentional falls accounted for 81% of deaths of persons

ages 65 and older. For those who are fortunate enough

not to suffer a fatal injury during a fall, are likely to become

less mobile, unable to live independently, and may suffer an

early death. Elders are central to the well-being and cultural

strength of our Native communities. They define our identity

and continue to give us cultural wisdom. It is the duty of the

Native American community to protect these vital individuals.

All year long, the Injury Prevention Program would like to focus

unintentional falls for elders because there are dangers inside

the home not related to travel. So please be sure to take injury

preventing steps to keep your elders safe. Here are some of

the following precautions you can take: Make sure cords are

out of the walk ways, rugs are properly tacked down, any handrails are secure or installed if need be, bath tubs have “no slip”

mats or stickers, and make sure items elders use on a regular

basis are within a safe reaching distance.

AST Injury Prevention Program offers healthy alternatives to

growing older. A healthy diet and good exercise is an option

we offer here at the AST health Programs. If you live in our 5

county service area, we have an on staff dietician as well as fitness specialists through AST Diabetes Department to help you

manage weight and improve muscle strength. Tai Chi is great

for elders to maintain and gain mobility for healthy living. For

more information on the diabetes department services follow

the link at www.absenteeshawneetribe-nsn.gov/ titled “Fitness

and Wellness.” For any other inquiries please contact AST IP

Program Coordinator.

CONTACT AST Injury Prevention:

Sacha Almanza, CPS, AST IP Program Coordinator

405.878.4702 Ext. 175

salmanza@astribe.com

IP is located:

2029 South Gordon Cooper

Shawnee, Ok. 74801

South end of the AST health clinic

19 JULY 2011

DID YOU KNOW?

The Price of An Accident is Always High.

Proper use of child restraints nationwide during the past 30 years has

saved the lives of 8,325 children under the age of 5.

Make elder homes safer by reducing tripping hazards, adding grab

bars and railings, and improving the lighting in their homes.

Offer elders an alternative to being prisoners in their own home; Tai

Chi offers muscle strength, improved balance, and increased mobility.

Buckle up not only because it’s the law, but it’s your life.

AST IP Offers:

Car Seat Safety

Assessments/ Replacements

Home Safety Assessments for

Elders

Tai Chi Classes for Elders to

improve muscle strength,

balance, and mobility

Free Defensive Driving Course

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JULY 2011

with the AST Police Department

Contact AST Injury Prevention Program for available

services to Native Americans in our community!

21 JULY 2011

Foster Parents

Needed!!!

AST COUNTRY

KITCHEN

Can you open your home and heart for a foster child.?

Foster parents provide a temporary, safe home for children in crisis. Foster parents are partners with child welfare workers, lawyers and judges. It is not for everyone

but if you have it in your heart - we need you.

• Can you love and care for a child who comes from a

difficult background?

• Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging?

• Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills?

• Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s

parents?

• Can you love with all your heart & then let go?

FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE

HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE PARTNERS WITH WORKERS, LAWYERS, AND JUDGES.

IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU OPEN YOUR

HOME AND HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD?

Many children need a loving home and a family to help

them through a very tough time. Please think about it

and talk with your family before you become a foster

home. They all need safe, supportive environments!

If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster

Care, please contact Melissa Lopez

405-275-4030 ext. 166.

TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT

RIGHTS OFFICE

RANDY EDGE

TERO DIRECTOR

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

redge@astribe.com

Phone 405.275.4030 ext.135

Cell 405.432.9859

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JULY 2011

Are you out of work? Do you need a job? Come

see AST TERO Randy Edge TERO Director for

potential jobs in connection with the new AST

casino being built in front of the tribal headquarters. Need folks for housekeeping, maintenance,

security, player’s club, gaming techs, and servers.

Come by TERO and fill out a TERO application,

please bring picture photo ID, social security card,

CDIB, and resume. We can help you prepare for

that next job.

Sunday - 7am to 7pm

Monday - 7am to 3pm

Tuesday - 7am to 3pm

Wednesday - 7am to 8pm

Thursday - 7am to 8pm

Friday - 7am to 9pm

Saturday - 7am to 9pm

Early Bird Breakfast

$4.99

2 Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Hash

Browns

Biscuits & Gravy or Toast & Coffee

(Not valid on Saturday or Sunday. 1 coupon

per customer.With coupon.

No substitutions

Check out our

daily homemade

lunch specials!

Something

different

every day!

Open 7 Days A Week!

366-7220

(In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next

to AST Smoke Shop)

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY

SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Pharmacy (Shawnee Location) can fill prescriptions for

enrolled tribal citizens only.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic Pharmacy in Little Axe can fill prescriptions for

tribal citizens written by Physicians not located a Tribal Clinic under the following circumstances:

1.

2.

The prescription is for an Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizen who has

an established chart at the Little Axe Clinic.

The prescription is on the formulary of approved medications and

stocked in the pharmacy.

If you’d like to submit an ad or

article give us a call at

(405) 275-4030 ext. 146 or

send us an e-mail at

mediadept@astribe.com

The following are a few tips to help us deliver pharmacy services to you more efficiently;

4 Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription.

4 Keep us informed of all changes in address, phone number and other contact

information.

4 Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up or needs to

4

4

be delivered.

If you have any questions concerning your prescription please feel free to call and

talk to our Pharmacist. They are here to assist you with your pharmaceutical

needs.

Please provide the prescription number that is listed above your name on the

prescription bottle.

ALL ARTICLES WILL BE

SUBMITTED AS

RECEIVED.

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.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

a.

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

b.

Income

c.

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

d.

Other Programs available:

• Sanitation Facililties Assistance Program

Applictions 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

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Little Axe Clinic • Little Axe Dental Clinic

15702 E. Hwy 9

Norman, Oklahoma 73026

Phone: (405) 447-0300 Fax: (405) 447-2250

Clinic Operating Hours

Monday thru Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Weekends/Federal Holidays

Closed

* Clinic and Pharmacy will be closed

the 3rd Wednesday of each month

from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

PRSRT

STANDARD MAIL

U.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 434

Shawnee, OK 74801

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

return service

requested

2011

TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS

Tribal Complex

(405) 275-4030

or

1-800 256-3341

Building Blocks

(405) 878-0633

Health Programs

(405) 878-4702

1-877-878-4702

or

Little Axe Clinic

(405) 447-0300

(405) 307-9704

Little Axe Dental

(405) 878-5850

Shawnee Clinic

Shawnee Pharmacy

(405) 878-5859

Behavioral Health

(405) 878-4716

LA Resource Center

(405) 364-7298

(405) 364-7569

or

LA Cultural Center

(405) 447-3372

AST Police

(405) 275-3200

(405) 275-3432

or

OEH/OEP

(405) 214-4235

AS Housing Authority (405) 273-1050

Thunderbird Casino

(405) 360-9270

Or

1-800-259-LUCK

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JULY 2011

AST Tribal Grocery &

SmokeShop Little Axe (405) 364-0668

AST Country Kitchen (405) 366-7220

AST Smokeshop in

Harrah

(405) 454-0055