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The Absentee

Shawnee News

“Among The Shawnees”

Inside t his issue...

2 - 4 Executive Committee

Reports

6 Tax Commission

& Resolutions

7 Cultural Preservation

Department

6 Title VI Menu

8 - 9 AST Health Fair

Pictures

10 Spotlight Employee

11 Health System Update

12 Community Garden

Survey

14 White Turkey Band

Fun Run

16 - 17 September

Birthdays

September 2014

Executive Committee Approves Resolutions

EXECUTIVE

RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2014-38

RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2014-39

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

AUGUST 20, 2014

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

HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AFIRMS THE ENACTMENT

OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE CODE OF CONDUCT

AND ETHICS, AS ATTACHED, AND THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE ETHICS COMMITTEE PROCEDURES FOR ETHICS

HEARINGS, AS ATTACHED.

A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA HEREBY RECOGNIZING THE ENACTMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SALARY SCALE PURSUANT TO THE

TRIBAL REFERENDUM, AS ATTACHED, AND ADOPTING THE

SALARY SCALE VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND DEFINITIONS, AS ATTACHED.

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

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

2011; and

WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Oklahoma is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise

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

Tribe of Oklahoma; and

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

highest priority; and

WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be continuing

until and unless amended, repealed, suspended, rescinded or nullified by

separate action of this body; and

WHEREAS, on January 15, 2014 the motion to adopt the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Code of Conduct and Ethics (“Code of Conduct”) at a regular

meeting of the Executive Committee failed for lack of a second;

WHEREAS, on April 5, 2014, the General Council voted affirmatively

on a motion to hold three (3) separate Community meetings to discuss the

Code of Conduct and to place this measure on the June ballot for a referendum vote;

WHEREAS, the original Section XIII of the Code of Conduct was revised

from requiring Executive Committee approval to reflect the affirmative

vote of the General Council to place the Code of Conduct on the June ballot for referendum vote,;

WHEREAS, also as a result of the General Council directive, Community

meetings to discuss the Code of Conduct were held at Horseshoe Bend on

April 28, 2014, the Little Axe Resource Center on May 1, 2014, and the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex Title VI Building on May 5, 2014;

WHEREAS, on June 21, 2014, tribal membership voted affirmatively to

enact the Code of Conduct;

WHEREAS, Section XIII of Code of Conduct requires the Executive

Committee to adopt ethics hearing procedures by Resolution within sixty

(60) days of adoption of the Code of Conduct by referendum;

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

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

2011; and

WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Oklahoma is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise

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

Tribe of Oklahoma; and

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

highest priority; and

WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be continuing

until and unless amended, repealed, suspended, rescinded or nullified by

separate action of this body; and

WHEREAS, on April 5, 2014, the General Council voted affirmatively

on a motion to place the Executive Committee Salary Scale on the June

general election ballot for a referendum vote;

WHEREAS, on June 21, 2014, tribal membership voted affirmatively to

enact the Executive Committee Salary Scale;

WHEREAS, the Executive Committee finds it necessary to enact this resolution with attached documents to implement the Executive Committee

Salary Scale;

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& Building Blocks

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee

of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma acknowledges and affirms

the enactment of Absentee Shawnee Tribe Code of Conduct and Ethics, as

attached, as the result of affirmative referendum vote.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby authorizes the enactment

of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Ethics Committee Procedures for Ethics

Hearings, as attached.

C E RT I F I C AT I O N

24 Summer Camp Fun

25 AST Farm Field Day

27 Title VI Menu

30 - 31 Foster Care

Vol. 27 No. 31

We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-E-AS-2014-38 to be true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly

called meeting held on August 20, 2104, there being a quorum present, by

vote of 3 in favor, 2 opposed, and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor

Gibson: Yes, Secretary Dawsey: No, Treasure Bates: No, Representative

Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote, if required, Yes.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee

of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby recognizes the enactment of the Executive Committee Salary Scale, as attached, pursuant to

the referendum vote on June 21, 2014.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby authorizes the Verification

Requirements and Definitions, as attached, in order to implement the Executive Committee Salary Scale.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Human Resources Department

will be responsible for making all salary determinations for all Executive

Committee members.

C E RT I F I C AT I O N

We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-E-AS-2014-39 to be true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly

called meeting held on August 20, 2104, there being a quorum present, by

vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor

Gibson: Yes, Secretary Dawsey: Yes, Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative

Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote, if required, NA.

General Council Meeting

Saturday, October 18, 2014 AT 10 A.M.

Little Axe Resource Center

We hope that all Tribal members will be able to attend

E x e cutiv e C ommittee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

Issac Gibson

Lt. Governor

Vera M. Dawsey

Secretary

Leah Bates

Treasurer

Kenneth Blanchard

Representative

On January 15, 2014, the Executive Committee formally amended Resolution No. E-AS-2014-02 and

established the list of holidays for calendar year 2014.

The list of 2014 holidays is as follows:

Tuesday, November 11

Thursday & Friday, November 27-28

Wednesday & Thursday, December 24-25

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

understand; placed in the newsletter for you to read and then put to

a referendum vote and approved by you. At our August EC meeting

two of our elected leaders voted ‘no’ on the code of conduct and ethics

resolution and my vote as Governor was required. I voted for the code

of conduct and ethics as we as elected officials should have a guide and

enduring policy. The salary ordinance and code of conduct and ethics is

now in place through this resolution. This is a good step forward for us

and I want to thank Kathy Deere, Lesa Shaw, William Norman, Raymond

Campbell and Michael Carter for their work on this. Thank you, Twyla

Parker, for staying steadfast to meeting this need. I also thank all the

Tribal members who supported and voted on this action to put it into

place. These two documents are available online.

Governor’s Report

Hello my Absentee Shawnee people!

I read recently that a number of the state lakes were full. I’m glad we

have gotten more rain this year but it certainly seems hot and humid

to me. I will be happy when September comes and cooler days arrive.

I hope that each of you are staying indoors during these hot, humid,

days and if not I encourage you to drink plenty of fluids to keep from

dehydrating.

Since I came into Office I have shared my ideas, goals and issues about

our businesses, our programs and our elected leaders. I believe we, as

a Tribe, as a self-governed nation can make valued changes within our

systems when we find it in our hearts to work together. We have great

opportunities ahead.

Health Board – Let’s look at these actions.

In November of 2013 an ASTHA Board Shareholders’ Representative

meeting occurred. Since then I have attempted to get the Shareholders

Representatives to meet so that we might pass Li-si-wi-nwi health Board

appointments and bylaw changes. Shareholder Representatives’ roles

are outlined in both Board(s) existing bylaws and we need to meet these

to ensure that we are part of the process to improve the healthcare of our

people. Attending national meetings don’t get actions done within the

Tribe for our people. Taking part in these Shareholder Representatives’

Salary Ordinance and Code of Conduct & Ethics

In August 2013, former Treasurer Kathy Deere, I and Lesa Shaw, my meeting works toward In order for changes to occur on and in these

Special Projects Coordinator began the process of putting into place Boards we need to meet so that we can advance the expressed interests

a code of conduct and ethics for the Tribe. It was found that elected of the people and improve community awareness of health actions and

leaders needed their own specific code of conduct and ethics due to policy reform. At the November 2013 meeting we placed all or most

our constitution and the leadership role we were placed into upon of the same individuals back on the ASTHA health Board. I remain

taking our oath of Office. This meant we needed a code of conduct concerned about several of these Board appointments as this Board has

and ethics for Tribal leaders. Our Administrative Systems manual had been pre-dominantly non-responsive in getting corrective action done

one for employees but didn’t address the needs of the elected body. timely or at all.

Emails were sent out to all EC in September and then when little to no

response was received a work group of three was formed. ALL EC were TEC, Inc. Board Meeting

As you may recall I have previously outlined what our internal auditor

kept in the loop and due to the unique complexities of this policy our

found

in the audit done on our Casino. Many of these issues still remain.

attorney general was tasked with it. This was a 12 month effort from

Our

Gaming

Commission is making progress in resolving them and I

its beginning to its passage. Recently there was some confusion about

commend

Gaming

Commissioner Executive Director on her efforts to

which code of conduct and ethics document should be considered. One

document had been given out during an elders meeting and the other resolve these concerns.

One of the ways we are looking at correcting some of the ongoing

had been given out during the General Council meeting. Documents

Casino

operational concerns is to update TEC, Inc. by-laws and allow

from the General Council meeting were secured by the Chief of

for

new

Board appointments. A TEC, Inc. Shareholders Representatives’

Police and opened with the appropriate officials present. These same

documents have also been: Given out at community wide meetings meeting is to occur on Tuesday, August 26 at 10:00 a.m. and by-laws

held for this purpose; placed online for Tribal members to read and will be voted on with five new board members and one ad hoc member

to be appointed. This will assist in direction setting for gaming and offer entrust us to provide a nurturing, secure and developmental learning

welcome business opportunities.

environment. We need to consider additional funding for this program

to add a language immersion component to this wonderful program.

Let’s Look At Planning and My Programs

It is my hope that in the next few months this action can be worked

on with our culture and language department so that internal policy

Indian Health Service - Health

development can be initiated and funding needs for the upcoming

Since I began my term of Office I have noticed a number of area’s that calendar year may begin.

could use some change. As indicated earlier one of the largest areas that

requires change has been and still is our health department. There have

Tribal Operations Need Reviewed

been a number of positive changes occurring within it and I am optimistic

that with new health Board appointments and bylaw modifications our Finance

health department could rapidly move forward. In the upcoming year

Last year our Finance department was allowed to determine what

we need to look at establishing an IHS self-governance component for my program budgets should be. It is understandable when a Finance

health similar to what the Lt. Governor has for the BIA operations. This department provides ‘recommendations’ but not when they ‘MODIFY’

will assist us in national legislative and policy development. The internal a budget and indicate this is what there is. We need better fiscal

health policies will remain with the health boards as that is part of their management practices in place than that. Our current Finance budgeting

delegated function through the by-laws. Self-Governance is the Tribe’s and accounting practices need to change and should adhere to solid,

inherent right, as a sovereign nation, as is given through treaty and as fiscal management guides which means program input with discussions

provided for under applicable law and executive authority. This has not and reviews by oversight personnel. We need to move away from the

been given to the health board(s).

practice of expecting Finance to determine the needs of programs and

instead we must ensure that planning occurs with these departments to

Media

meet inflationary factors; consider our population increase and forecast

Our Media Director and his one staff have done a formidable job on projected program budgetary needs for expanded services and

and this is with limited funding appropriated to him. It is my hope levels of care.

that we can enhance this department by giving it the staff and budget

that it needs to expand its function. This department, if developed Purchasing and Procurement

in line with the Media director’s vision, would be both a tribal entity

Formerly this department handled all purchasing and procurement

and a self-sustaining business. This type of operational outlay was actions. There are policies in the Administrative Systems Manual that

discussed with Media last year and then not adequately funded based we, as a Tribe, need to adhere to. If those policies aren’t acceptable

on Finance’s revising the budget and not allowing for developmental then we need to assist our purchasing and procurement department

costs. This department could be a wonderful business asset if the Tribe by modifying them. We need all of our contracts to go through this

would develop its procurement policy, enhance its budget, staff it fully, department and these staff should be allowed to work with our attorney

establish it as an 8A under ASEDA and work on its internal operational general and human resources to ensure these contractual documents

component to enhance its development. I am committed to this uniformly follow guidelines.

program and the opportunities it holds.

City of Shawnee

Public Safety

The City of Shawnee is getting ready to go through a change. On

Our law enforcement division is funded through grants and the September 2 the City of Shawnee will give plaques to the outgoing

BIA. It is a strong department within our Tribe. It conducts community City Commissioners and the three new City Commissioners will be

outreach and ensures the Tribe, clinics and housing is protected sworn in. There will be a reception for the outgoing and the incoming

and secure. In our Public Safety department we have the Emergency Commissioners so I am asking that you all come. The three new

Management component and it continues to grow and develop. These individuals coming into Office is Gary Vogel, Ward I; Lesa Shaw, Ward 5;

two components under public safety are two vital pieces of what ensures Micheal Dykstra, Ward 6. The agenda holds language to reconsider and/

the Tribe is protected. We need our Little Axe substation parking lot or remove from the ballot the detachment of the land that the Absentee

completed so that staff and those who need access to this substation Shawnee and the Citizen Potawatomi have property on. It is my hope

can readily get into it. It has been over a year and the Lt. Governor’s office that these new City officials can assist us in removing the referendum

still has not gotten this action completed. This needs to be completed. ballot that will detach our land from the City of Shawnee as a first step.

We need this accessible and functioning.

Secondary steps will be for us to begin our work on the City in resolving

the annex/de-annexation issue and tax concerns.

Education

Our Education Director wears multiple hats and completes a

General Council Meeting

wide range of projects each month – she is amazing. In review of

Our upcoming General Council Meeting will be held on Saturday,

this department it needs additional staffing, funding and program October 18, 2014 at the Little Axe Resource Center at 10:00 a.m. We

enhancements extended to it so that it may reach its full potential by hope that you will all be able to attend.

offering more outreach and offer even more educational opportunities

to our Tribal members. It is my goal to work with the Education Director Conclusion

and the Education Committee to strategically approach its needs before

I have 9 months to go. My Open Door Policy remains active so I will be

the calendar year budget is allocated. The current Fall semester has happy to see you if you have a chance to stop by and visit.

arrived and those scholarship funds that is established annually for our

students is rapidly being spent due to escalating college costs and our Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let’s Build for

population increasing - yet our funding levels for this program have not

the Future (BFF) - united and together!

increased.

Thank you for your support.

Building Blocks

Our CCDF project Coordinator and our Building Blocks II Director

continue to make solid infrastructure and developmental changes. They

actively monitor national child care legislation and promote program

changes and enhance funding opportunities. This grant funded program

is where our children begin their day and where you, our parents,

Hopefully, we can begin to respond to the needs of the people by

doing things right and in the right way.

I am already hearing from the constituents either by phone or office

visits. I welcome these times where your voices can be heard. A recent

example would be the Atoka Water line project that affects Trust lands

belonging to tribal members.

With the entire Executive Committee’s commitment, we can resolve

these issues and concerns and move forward for the betterment of the

Tribe.

Economic development, whereby we can bring more revenue to

the Tribe, is of concern and I will bring this to the attention of the full

Executive Committee soon.

If you desire a less formal visit, early in the week I have lunch with

elders at the Shawnee Title VI site and on Fridays, breakfast with the

elders at the Little Axe meal site. We’d be glad to have you sit with us.

I also want to hear from you on ideas that you feel are important.

To contact me at the Tribal Complex, please write to Representative

Ken Blanchard, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma

74801, or by phone at 405-275-4030 ext. 202.

Respectfully,

Ken Blanchard

Lt. Governor’s Report

I hope this newsletter reaches everyone in good health. This past

month our main tribal ceremony, War Dance, was held at the north

dance ground. This is one of the most important dances we have and it

is always well attended. We are very fortunate we can continue to carry

on our traditions and ceremonies to this day. Some tribes are not as

fortunate as us and have lost their ceremonial ways, having to turn to a

pan-Indian type of celebration.

The rains we received throughout the summer have helped our Cattle

Program this year. The Tribe has leased different allotments to burn and

improve the growth of vegetation for hay. The hay is cut and used for our

cattle to eat throughout the year. We are fortunate we have not had to

buy hay in a couple of years due to the timing of the rains and growth of

vegetation. Cattle feed can get very expensive, especially during times

where hay is scarce, but we have been able to keep the cost of cattle

feed to a minimum by using the hay from our leased lands.

My last article provided an update on the number of cattle we have

and what we made on the sale of 17 head of cattle in July. So far the

cattle have been a nice investment.

Several of you have asked what is happening with the parking area

next to the Tribal Store and Police Substation. The answer is unfortunately

we are waiting for AT&T to lower two lines running through construction

site. My staff and the contractor on the project have been contacting

the AT&T representative that handles these projects. I have been

informed we are awaiting a work order and cost estimate to lower both

lines. If we could lower these lines ourselves, the project would not be

stalled; however, since these two lines are vital to the casino, store, and

surrounding area and must be handled by AT&T. At this point I do not

have a time frame for when AT&T will complete the line lowering.

The recent referendum on the “Code of Ethics” has created some

confusion on which version was voted on. It is my understanding there

are now five different versions floating around in the community. I

recall the “Code of Ethics” being discussed and brought to the Executive

Committee by former Treasurer Kathy Deere. At that time the “Code”

was more or less a simple document that outlined a dress code and

behavioral policy for Executive Committee members. Somewhere

between August of last year, February of this year, to now; the code has

been rewritten several times by one or two individuals.

I do want to clear one thing up with the “Code of Ethics”. When

the resolution for the “Code of Ethics” was presented earlier this year,

a motion was made, but there was never a second. At that point the

motion died due to a lack of a second. We were of the understanding

the “Code” would be discussed among the Executive Committee and

represented at another Executive Committee meeting. The “Code” was

never placed on the Executive Committee meeting agenda a second

time and we did not have the opportunity to discuss the “Code” prior to

the events at

General Council. I agree the people spoke and want us to have a Code

of Ethics, but which version is the correct version? Hopefully we will

have an answer to this question by the next newsletter.

Respectfully,

Isaac Gibson Jr. Lt. Governor

Finance Department

Report

The Finance office continues our efforts in keeping the day to day

activities flowing effectively and efficiently 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.

The Tribe’s 2010 through 2012, and 2013 Audits are “unmodified”

opinion; which when compared to an educational grading scale is an

A. The 2013 Audit had no findings and the Tribe was congratulated by

the BIA Office of Self Governance on a job well done. The 2015 Indirect

Cost Proposal work has begun. The reviewer had no questions and the

Tribe has been assigned a rate for 2014 of 32.05%. Our rate is up from

17.74% for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011 to 22.35% for 2012 and 27.39% for

2013; and 32.05% for 2014.

The Tribe’s Audit consists of the Tribe’s entities [Casinos; Store;

Restaurant; Smoke Shop’s; ASEDA, Inc.; ASEDA, Enterprises; ASTHA

& LSWN which makes up Absentee Health Systems; and the Tribal

Government.] All of the tribe’s entities must be audited first and then

they are combined with the Tribe’s Governmental Audit.

The finance department is completing accounting by the 10th day of

the month. Financial reporting for the Tribe, Health Authority and Li Si

Wi Nwi, Health Inc. boards and the Executive Committee for Absentee

Health Systems, Shawnee and Little Axe (LSWN) continues monthly. The

Finance staff has completed the July reconciliations and financials. It

is imperative the accounting staff continue to stay ahead of all of the

accounting so that audits go smoothly, and Indirect Cost rates stay up to

date. Indirect cost proposals cannot be submitted without completed

audits as the audit is used to calculate the proposal. 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) and

these rules are updated annually.

The Tribe currently has compact funds of BIA, I H S, and approximately

51 Grants. In addition, the Tribe operates a General Fund and an Indirect

Cost Fund. The new clinic building payments are current and have not

been late and projections are that they will continue to be current going

forward.

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. The Finance

Department employs 14: with 6 (43%) being AST Tribal Members, 2

(14%) non-AST tribal members, 6 (43%) being non-natives.

Representative’s Report

Greetings Tribal Members

Since taking office on June 30,2014 I have noticed a change in the

administrative operations and its varied functions, but I’m adapting

comfortably.

When the lines of responsibility become confusing, we ably refer to

the Constitution for guidance in these matters of governance.

and better understanding of what it takes to develop a productive food system which improves

healthy lifestyles of tribal members.

The Finance department 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 continued group effort

toward accomplishing our goal.

If you have any questions or needs, please call 405-275-4030 ext 162

and I will be glad to assist you.

Respectfully,

Belinda Collins

Controller

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Financial Consultant

Report

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States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant relating to agriculture

outreach, in an effort to give us a better understanding of how to build

a sustainable food system for our community.

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land and creating sustainable foods since the beginning of time. At

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each of us an educational and better understanding of what it takes to

develop a productive food system which improves healthy lifestyles of

tribal members.

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FY-2014

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

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RESOLUTIONS THROUGH AUGUST 20, 2014

EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS:

Oklahoma hereby authorizes the Verification Requirements and Definitions, as

attached, in order to implement the Executive Committee Salary Scale.

FURTHER that the Human Resources Department will be responsible for

making all salary determinations for all Executive Committee members.

CERTIFICATION

We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-E-AS-2014-39 to

be true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on August 20, 2104,

there being a quorum present, by vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions,

as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Yes, Secretary Dawsey: Yes, Treasure Bates: Yes,

Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote, if required, NA.

E-AS-14-36

07/28/14

Adopts and approves the submission of an application to Housing and Urban

Development (HUD) for the Indian Community Development Block Grant

(ICDBG) and to commit to a twenty-five percent (25%) leveraged resources to

achieve the objectives of the grant.

E-AS-14-37

07/28/14

Approves and enacts the Business Site Leasing Ordinance.

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Committee hereby authorizes Governor

Butler- Wolfe to execute and deliver the Business Site Leasing Ordinance to the

United States Department of the Interior for review and approval pursuant to

the HEARTH Act.

E-AS-14-40

08/20/14

Approves and accepts James Aiyden Ruthledge, Santana LaRay Larney, Aiden

Cooper Breeding, Octavia Marie Poncho, James Emanuel Dean Caudillo,

Herman Russell James Caudillo, Ginna Lyn Aschtgen and Neela Mahadevi Mull

as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

as of the date of this resolution.

E-AS-14-38

08/20/14

Acknowledges and affirms the enactment of Absentee Shawnee Tribe Code of

Conduct and Ethics, as attached, as the result of affirmative referendum vote.

FURTHER that the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

Oklahoma hereby authorizes the enactment of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Ethics Committee Procedures for Ethics Hearings, as attached.

CERTIFICATION

We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-E-AS-2014-38 to

be true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on August 20, 2104,

there being a quorum present, by vote of 3 in favor, 2 opposed, and 0 abstentions,

as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Yes, Secretary Dawsey: No, Treasure Bates: No,

Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote, if required, Yes.

E-AS-14-41

08/20/14

Grants voluntary relinquishment of membership of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to David Leon Warrior to enroll with the

Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma effective the date the relinquishment

was received by the enrollment staff.

E-AS-14-42

08/20/14

Contracts with attorney Kevin “D” Watley as counsel to render legal services

regarding administrative procedures with the Internal Revenue Service relating

to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s employment Tax Returns (Forms 1099) and

back-withholding matters for calendar year 2012; authorizes and approves

the contract (attached); and designates Governor Edwina Butler- Wolfe as the

Tribal official with the signature authority to execute the contract and related

documents, including Form 2848, on behalf of the Tribe, effective immediately.

E-AS-14-39

08/20/14

Recognizes the enactment of the Executive Committee Salary Scale, as

attached, pursuant to the referendum vote on June 21, 2014.

FURTHER that the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

Cultural Preservation

Department

The AST Cultural Preservation Department would like to pass along the following

information concerning updates to each of our programs:

Cultural Preservation

Cultural Preservation coordinated the “Educational Outreach” Field Trip, where

we sponsored 11 Tribal Members for a visit to the Hopewell Culture National Historic

Park in Chillicothe, Ohio. On the way, we made an overnight stop in St. Louis then

visited Cahokia Mounds State Park in the Missouri/Illinois state line area. Additionally,

the Governor and members from the White Turkey Band met up with us at our final

destination. We were greeted by the National Park Service Superintendent and

other staff which included our colleague and fellow Archaeologist, Dr. Bret Ruby.

While there, the group was able to listen to a “Welcome” presentation, view the

reconstructed Mound City, and attend the Friday night performance of “Tecumseh,

an Outdoor Drama”. In total, 19 members made an initial trip back East to learn

about the importance of our former Homelands.

We did not make the 2nd scheduled trip to Tama, Iowa since this occurred during

the same time as War Dance Ceremonies. And although we have not had a Cultural

Skills class lately, we will be putting that back on the agenda now that school is back

in session.

Next month, several Tribal members will be traveling to Daniel Boone National

Forest in Winchester, Kentucky. The Tribe has sent a delegation there to fulfill a request to participate in Living Archaeology Weekend (LAW),

always held during the 3rd weekend of September. The intent of this trip is to share our knowledge about our history and culture, which includes

providing Stomp Dance Demonstrations.

If you have questions about the skills classes or would like to lead a demonstration, please call Joseph at Ext. 302, or send an email to

joseph.blanchard@astribe.com

Library

Since the last publication, our Library Tech, Sophia Thurman, has been preparing for her final year at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). As

you may recall from her Introduction, she is set to graduate with her bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies. We are very proud to have her as a part

of our team and helping push us forward with our archives system and book circulation.

Recently, we added more books, CDs and DVDs to our collection. We have a variety of resources available for checkout or your reading leisure

including magazines, newspapers, and journals. If you have any questions, please call Sophia at ext. 307 or send an email to sthurman@astribe.com

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop continues to make progress in sales and new inventory. At the time of this submission, we have submitted our fall orders and hope

to have these in stock within a few weeks. We still have a few of the following items remaining: Backpacks, Wind Breaker Jackets, Aluminum Water

Bottles, Polo Shirts and Hats. We will be selling the remnants of our Summer Order before we begin processing our Fall shipment.

Please come in and check out our selection of CD’s in the Native style of music you prefer. We just received a new shipment of Northern and

Southern Powwow music from the Young Buffalo Horse and Wild Band of Comanches drum groups. Don’t forget we carry other tunes for NAC, and

Stomp Dance. And finally, the newest shipment from Crazy Crow and Saddle Blanket have arrived so come view the latest variety of bags, rugs

and table cloths now in stock. If we don’t have what you like, let us know. Oftentimes, we can ‘Special Order’ your request and have it on hand in

a matter of days. For inquiries, call Esther at ext. 307 or by email at elowden@astribe.com

THPO

Our THPO program continues to make great strides and advancements by responding to Consultation Requests from 20 Federal Agencies,

representing over 20+ states. As mentioned previously, we received notice from Monongahela National Forest, announcing a Participating

Agreement (PA) Award, in the amount of $50,000. This allowed us to use our AST Heritage Resource Technician (HRT) Paraprofessionals, to

complete Cultural Resource Management (CRM) responsibilities on their property in the Gauley Ranger District; Richwood, West Virginia. We

sent our Certified Personnel to assist in Survey Data Collection during the week of July 27th, the first of four (4) outings over the next few months

as we fulfill our obligations to the PA. The program was created to provide extra employment opportunities for those AST members who have

completed the Training course criterion and obtained their Certification. Likewise, this has the potential to enhance future contract chances and

provide another source of Department income.

The best compliment we received is that our staff didn’t complain about the environment and surrounding area. In addition, we adjusted in a short

amount of time to the altitude, terrain (rocky, hilly) and weather conditions. They were very impressed with our skill and adaptability and can’t wait

to see where this adventure takes us.

As work continues, there will be a need for more Tribal members to complete the HRT Certification Course and become eligible for Seasonal

employment as a Paraprofessional. As of today, we are projecting late October as the 1st potential time frame to receive this training or possibly

in March 2015.

Next month, we will introduce our newest member to the CP Team, Cecil Wilson. He recently transferred over from the Realty Department and

brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. His title is “HRT/NAGPRA Coordinator”. When you get a chance, stop by to welcome him

to our Department.

Your concerns are important to us. We thank you for the continued support of our department as we continue to make changes to our programs,

in order to provide the best service to our Tribal community. Thank you for your time.

Joseph H. Blanchard

Cultural Preservation Director/

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

joseph.blanchard@astribe.com

AST

Health

Fair

2014

Governor’s SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Lesa Shaw

My spotlight employee this month is Lesa Shaw. Lesa is my Special

Projects Coordinator and has 30+ years of professional work

experience. She holds an undergraduate degree from Northeastern

State University, a graduate certificate from the University of Utah

and a graduate degree from the University of Oklahoma. She and

her husband, a physician in Shawnee and an Osage Congressman,

have four adult children and one grandchild. Lesa has worked for

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe in several capacities over the years:

Legislative/Health Policy Analyst; Special Assistant to the Governor; IHS

Self-Governance Coordinator. In September Lesa will take the Ward 5,

City Commissioner office for the City of Shawnee. We appreciate Lesa

and her commitment to the tribe and to the community at large!

Let’s Build For the Future (BFF)!

GOVERNORS SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe will be working with the six program department that she has oversight over and will monthly select an employee that is deemed to have contributed

to their program and to the Absentee Shawnee tribe. The attributes to be considered are: Contributions to the community and the Tribe; leadership; performance and work ethic;

teamwork. It is the intent of the Governor to recognize tribal employees who do a remarkable job and might not otherwise get recognized for their contributions. This special

employee recognition program will be highlighted under my Office as the SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH program.

Health System August Monthly Update

The AST Tribal Health System enjoyed a tremendous success during the August Health Fair! The

Oklahoma Health Department, VA Medical Center and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, along

with a multitude of other vendors, several tribal representatives, and communities from around the

area were in attendance. The health system’s providers saw almost 70 back-to-school physicals; dental

provided care and education to all who desired it; and nearly 200 haircuts were given to visitors by

Paul Mitchells’ School, along with tons of vendor gifts! Almost a hundred tables and vendors filled

the building at the LittleAxe Clinic, including a really awesome visit by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol

helicopter, available for all to see. Special “thanks” to the Thunderbird Casino for their help with the

event and for providing free play incentives for the Community Needs Assessment Survey, where

almost 200 surveys were completed. The goal of the Community Needs Assessment (CNA) is to plan,

prioritize, and budget for the healthcare delivery for the tribal community and assess those needs on a

periodic basis to ensure services and resources are concentrated where they should be. This is identified

by the community serviced by the healthcare organization as necessary for improving the health of

all tribal and other serviced community members via the evaluation of new technology, services, or

products available to the community. The Employee of the Month was Buster Bread, Resource Center.

The Team of the Month was the Resource Center Staff Great job gang! The Health Leadership Award

was a tie between Eva Hartley in Behavioral Health and Sharon Shawnee, Procurement, both being

recognized for their service to the health system within their respected areas. We are very proud of

our star performers and for their contributions to the patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe!

A few other key bits of information for this month:

- AST/Serviced Health System Native American Veterans: If you are currently receiving services

with the area VA Medical Center, please contact us today to set up an appointment for getting your

services here with the AST Health System. Our contract has been completed and we are beginning

to stand-up our program within the system to bill the VA for services you previously received, or

currently receive, with the VA. Please contact a Patient Benefit Advisor (PBA) today to discuss at

(405) 447-0300.

- Please have your voice heard today for the Community Needs Assessment (CNA). This survey will

ensure your input and ideas are counted as we continue to update our strategic plan. You can access

this survey today on the AST Health System web page: http://www.asthealth.org

- If you need CPR training, please contact the AST Health System’s Public Health Office at (405)

447-0300 for scheduling and training opportunities.

- The interactive phone menu for the Contract Health Services (CHS) helps patients access the

most appropriate service provider by calling (405) 701 7951. This feature will speed up access to the

patients seeking services and follow-up to their care.

- The AST Health System continues to improve its customer service. The Customer Service Line

is (405) 701-7623. Please direct all complaints or compliments to this line for appropriate attention

and/or response. Please be assured that this is the best way to have each situation addressed, with

consistent updates from our Health Staff. After the investigations of all issues are complete, our Health

Director or a Clinic Administrator will personally contact you with updates, decisions, or question

pertaining to your case.

- The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during work hours 8-5, M-F, and

for added confidentiality or after hours you may contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe at either (405) 701-7992

or via cell (405) 481-0815 to start intervention assistance for tribal youth.

If it is an emergency, or someone is at risk of harming themselves or others, 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)!

- Pharmacy After Hours Process: After hours and weekends/holidays, did you know you can go to

Walgreens in either Shawnee or Norman, and have a five-day limited fill on prescriptions? All you have

to do is submit your prescription, identify yourself with your AST CDIB Card and other appropriate ID,

and then they will fill your prescription! Upon the first workday, you can have the remaining balance

of your prescriptions transferred to your pharmacy in either Shawnee or LittleAxe, and they will fill

your remaining balance. This is an emergency convenience for your benefit and to save the contract

health dollars as well, so please be aware of this and other benefits your tribe provides you.

Community Garden Survey Leads To

Self-Reliant Food System

On Friday, August 1, during the Health Fair held at the Little Axe Health Center, a survey was conducted

about gardening experiences and the fresh foods that people eat. This information is being used to determine

and develop a self-reliant food system also known as food sovereignty. Some of the survey information indicates

how supportive the community would be for such an undertaking.

Participants were asked what kinds of foods they would want to grow. The most popular were vegetables

with 19 different types written in from asparagus to tomatoes. Several types of herbs, spices, flowers and many

fruits were also listed.

In hopes of developing a garden that would also contain traditional foods, participants were asked, “Do

you remember any traditional or cultural foods?” 56% of women said yes compared to 80% of men who also

said yes. There were over 50 food items written in as “traditional foods” from abuske to yakapins! 77% of

females said they would participate in a cooking class; 66% of the men also wrote that they would be interested

in cooking classes.

It is interesting that the smaller gardening styles were chosen instead of the traditional style of farming

with large lots. The top 3 types of garden that participants preferred to work in were: Ground plots, raised

beds, and potted plants or container gardening.

Participants were asked if they had any gardening experience. The table below indicates that 64% of the

males have some gardening experience. And, the females have a similar rating with 62% of them having some

gardening experience.

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Out of the 198 people who took the survey, 82% were women and 18% were men. Among both genders,

almost 50% live in rural areas. Some of the comments that participants wrote were: “I want to learn to do my

own garden”, “It would be good for community!” and “I love fresh foods.”

A note of thanks goes out to all the survey participants. A lot of good information was shared and will be

analyzed so that food sovereignty can become an issue for our people. Also, a $50 gift card was raffled to those

who participated in the survey.

Other survey questions focused on food, diet and food purchasing habits as well as gardening experience.

If you would like a copy of the survey results contact Joy Moldenhauer at ext. 301. If you are interested

in participating with the development of a self-reliant food system (food sovereignty) with emphasis in the

community garden, please contact Eddie Brokeshoulder at 275-4030 ext. 148. A planning meeting is being

scheduled for those individuals who want to participate.

Back to School Health Considerations

Now that the start of a new school year is upon us, Public Health Nursing Department would like to encourage you to consider a few ways to

develop or maintain a healthy lifestyle that will carry you through not only this school year but also throughout life. September is a busy month full of

health awareness causes.

As you begin this school year, we encourage you to make sure you are eating a healthy diet, as this will help to prevent illness. September is Fruit

and Veggies More Matters Month, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We encourage you to eat the recommended

daily servings because healthy diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. Fruits and vegetables also

provide essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other substances that are important for good health. Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in

fat and calories and are filling. To find out what your recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables are you can visit www.choosemyplate.org

or www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov, these websites have tools to help you know how many servings to eat and what makes a serving size for different

foods. Healthy balanced meals are served at both Shawnee and Little Axe Title VI resource centers. Meals are free to Native Elders ages 55 and up,

otherwise meals are reasonable at three dollars a person. Lunch is served Monday through Thursday and breakfast is served on Fridays. If you have

any questions regarding this program please contact Thomasine Owings at (405) 275-4030 ext 169.

September 8-14th is National Suicide Prevention Week and National Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th. Prevention begins by being aware

of the signs and symptoms of depression which is one of the risk factors for suicide. Some other risk factors may include substance abuse, loss of

loved one, loss of employment, mental illness, and situational crises. Suicide and depression can affect both the young and old alike but can present

differently with each age group. Some signs and symptoms of depression may include, but are not limited to:

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Feelings of sadness or emptiness

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Changes in appetite

Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

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In young children, symptoms may include stomach pains, not wanting to go to school, and clinginess. In teens, symptoms may include poor school

performance, substance use, and avoidance of social interaction. In older adults, symptoms may be less obvious to observe. Symptoms may include

memory difficulties or personality changes; unexplained fatigue, loss of appetite, sleep problems, or aches; and often wanting to stay home rather than

socializing or trying new things.

Suicide is a major public health concern considering that it claims the lives of over 1 million people worldwide each year. Every 40 seconds,

someone commits suicide and for each completed suicide it is estimated that there are 10-20 attempts. Suicidal people do not always want to die, they

just want to end the pain they are experiencing. Sometimes, just being able to talk about their situation can relieve some of that pain. Make yourself

available to listen to anyone struggling with depression or suicidal tendencies. Together we can help prevent the senseless and tragic deaths of suicide

and help to preserve our tribal lineage for many generations to come. If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal you can call the 24 hour suicide

hotline to talk to trained counselors at 1-800-273-7255. You may also contact the Behavioral Health Department to schedule an appointment to talk

with one of our counselors or psychiatrists. Both the Little Axe and Shawnee Clinics have staff available to help patients.

September is also Head Lice Prevention Month. We need to prepare to prevent head lice infestations as the children will again be in close contact

which increases the chance of contracting head lice. The CDC website (www.cdc.gov) is a great source of information regarding head lice prevention

and treatments. In the United States, infestation with head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) is most common among preschool- and elementary schoolage children and their household members and caretakers. Head lice are not known to transmit disease; however, secondary bacterial infection of the

skin resulting from scratching can occur with any lice infestation. Getting head lice is not related to cleanliness of the person or his or her environment.

Head lice are mainly spread by direct contact with the hair of an infested person. Itching will be one of the first indicators of head lice. If you notice your

child scratching their head, examine them for nits. Nits are most commonly at the nape of the neck and behind the ears. Nits are grayish in color and

attach to the hair shaft close to the scalp. The most common way to get head lice is by head-to-head contact with a person who already has head lice.

Such contact can be common among children during play at:

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elsewhere (e.g., sports activities, playgrounds, camp, and slumber parties).

Another great website for head lice resources is www.headlice.org , here you can find news and answers to frequently asked questions regarding

lice prevention and myths. If you are unsure of what to look for and/or need assistance with screening for head lice, feel free to contact the Public

Health Nursing Department at (405) 447-0300 and we can do head lice screenings for you. If head lice are found we can also coordinate with Primary

Care Providers to help with head lice treatment supplies.

Please contact Public Health Nursing at (405) 447-0300 if you have questions about our services or any other topic. Gloria Seeley, BSN, RN and

Kristie McGuire, RN are always glad to assist our tribal and native population in any way that we can.

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Injury Prevention Program

The Mayo Clinic and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention

say that if you’re physically active it may help prevent you from

falling. The following activities: Walking, chair exercises and Tai

Chi, can improve your leg strength, balance, coordination and

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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

National Fall Prevention Awareness Day

September 23, 2014

We now have

a KIOSK

available for

11 am to 1 pm

applicants to

fill out

applications

Little Axe Resource Center

online!

*Located in the

lobby of Building

Strong Today, Falls Free Tomorrow

JOB OPENINGS

 Outpatient Counselor – Shawnee Clinic

 Building Blocks Director – Shawnee

 Building Blocks Teacher – Shawnee

 Building Blocks Teacher (Floater) – Shawnee

 Surveillance Operator – Thunderbird Casinos

 Media Administrative Assistant ‐ Tecumseh

Balance Assessments provided by

Physical Therapy/Toni Donahoo PT

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Blood Pressure Checks provided by

Public Health Nursing

oor

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

John Carrington – x131

Elizabeth Clark – x170

ph 405.275.1468

fx 405.273.2710

Rachael Lankford – x111

Leo Teafatiller – 405.701.1638

www.astribe.com

Car Seat Safety

Checkup

Partners also include: AST Fitness &

AST Diabetes Department

Where: Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic

2029 S. Gordon Cooper, Shawnee, OK

Date: September 17, 2014

Time: 1 pm to 3 pm

For more information call:

Rosie Tall Bear at 405-701-7601

Caregiver Grant & Injury Prevention Grant

Elder Event

Little Axe Health Center Clinic

$10 Donation

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Alaee, Sheila Sepideh

Alford, David Paul

Alford, Jennifer Christine

Allen, Tasia Lynn

Applegate, Jason Grant

Arms, James Louis

Arms, Michael Brandon

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!!!!!!!!!

Hope you have a

very special day.

Love from Grammy, Paul, and Uncle JC.

from

Duck, Mady, Jarren, Ozzy,

Evan, and the Big Kids!

August 31st

MIKAH LITTLE AXE

FROM ALL OF YOUR

BROTHERS AND SISTERS

AND FAMILY. WE LOVE YOU

VERY MUCH.

aug. 19th

Hunter Buck and Darrol Davis!!

love

you

both!

Becca,

Dakota,

William,

Dad and Mom,

and the rest of

the family.

Love

Dad, Sheldon, Shelsie, Shelby, and Justin

August 31st

Melinda!

May our creator bless

our Gramma

with many more

birthday’s to come

Love,

Buggs and dae-dae

Paige Little Charley

and

Melinda Ferrell

We love you both,

The whole family!!

AUNT TAMMY!

We Love You!

(SEPT 11th)

From Kyla, Kelsey, and Kasi

Horse Shoe Bend

After School Program

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Building Blocks C.D.C.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok. 74801

(405)878-‐0633 FAX: (405)878-‐0156

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

The Horse Shoe Bend after school program will be opening their

doors

on014

September

8,ews…

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returning to the program as their college schedule(s) have become Building Blocks News…

Easter egg hunt and Easter parties were a huge success!!

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a great opportunity for a high school student to gain work experience from

like to be placed on the waiting list for either the Shawnee

and place this community level involvement on their applications for location or the Little Axe location, please call our Assistant

s to remember:

Director, Ashley, at 878-0633.

future scholarships which they may consider applying for.

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k you,

positions.

405 481-0397 or 275-4030, ext. 188.

Thompson

Dates to Remember:

Monday,

September

1st: Closed for Labor Day

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Thank you,

Billie Thompson

Governor Butler-Wolfe

Director

August 18, 2014

Monthly Report - August 2014

The CCDF Subsidy program currently has 22 children from 15 families who receive child care assistance through the

subsidy portion of the CCDF grant. These children receive child care from Building Blocks as well as outside certified

providers.

There is a delay in construction of the new Building Blocks III in Little Axe. The new tentative opening is November 17.

The construction of BBIII is still ongoing. We are still in the process of securing the necessary equipment and

furniture needed for the operation of the new facility. The job postings for the new BBIII in Little Axe have been

pulled at this time until we get closer to opening. We had hoped to have the new facility open prior to the new school

year but unfortunately that is not possible. But we look forward to the completion of the new center soon!

We are still accepting enrollment applications for the waiting list for our new BBIII facility in Little Axe. If you are

interested in child care in the Little Axe area or know of someone who is, please contact Briana Ponkilla at 405-8780633.

We look forward to all the developments and strides we are making at Building Blocks II and III.

Ni yi wa! (Thank 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

Contract Health Services

for AST members

with Insurance

Contract Health Services

for AST members

without Insurance

Emergency

and

Urgent Care Services

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:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who needs emergent or urgent care:

Complete CHS Patient Update form

and update all information every 6

months.

Call the On-Call nurse at

(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.

Notify CHS at least 48 hours

prior to appointment date for a (COB)

Coordination of Benefits to be sent to

provider

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.

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).

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills with

Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic

and Glendine Blanchard at the Little

Axe Health Center.

You must apply for any alternate

resources for which you may be

eligible - Medicare,Medicaid,

SoonerCare, insurance, etc.

Complete CHS Patient Update

form and update all information

every 6 months

Inform Provider/HealthFacility that

AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of

last resort.

You must utilize the services provided

within the AST health clinics prior to

being referred out.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills with

Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic

and Glendine Blanchard at the Little

Axe Health Center.

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 with

Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic

and Glendine Blanchard at the Little

Axe Health Center.

Flo Mann

Darla Gatzman

Contract Health

Direct Phone Line

405.701.7951

Debi Sloat

Glendine Blanchard

Sharon Ponkilla

Jayne Werst

Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority

107 North Kimberly

P.O. Box 425

Shawnee, OK 74802-0425

Phone (405)-273-1050

Fax (405)275-0678

Down Payment Assistance Program for

Over Income AST Tribal Members

This program is to provide Over-Income enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members

only with affordable homeownership financing oppportunites. The Over-Income Down

Payment Assistance will include payment of reasonable closing cost associated with the

first mortgage and the ASHA’s second mortgage with the remainder of the money going

toward the down payment. The maximum amount for each homeowner is $5000.00.

Eligibility

•

Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age

Must be enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe with gross incomes over

100% of the median income adjusted for family size to apply

Applicant must be first-‐time homeowner

Primary residences only

Property must be located within the state of Oklahoma

Must be approved for home loan

Dwelling Unit must pass all Housing Quality Standards inspection as well as

Environmental Inspection

For more Program Information, please contact Kimberly

Vermillion at Ext. 260.

Introduction

The information being provided is to help families

understand what programs are offered through the Absentee

Shawnee Housing Authority and how to apply.

Our programs target low income Native American families

who need housing assistance. The programs currently

being provided are Rental, Lease to Own and Down

Payment Assistance.

Application Process

Our process begins with the completion of our housing application.

When completing the application be sure and answer all the

questions that pertain to you and sign all attached forms. If you

should have any questions regarding the application; call or come

by our office and ask our staff in the Programs & Admissions

Department and they would be glad to assist you.

The application will also require documents to be attached in order

to complete the process; which are:

 Photo I.D.

 CDIB Card

 Social Security Card

 Birth Certificate

 Marriage License/Divorce Decree/Custody Decree (if applicable)

 Declaration of Section 214 (form is included with application)

Each household member must provide a birth certificate, social

security card and CDIB card (if enrolled in a federally recognized

tribe). The Housing Authority will conduct a criminal background

check and credit check on all adult household members over the

age of 18. A home visit is the final step in completing your

application.

Subhead. Subh

CONTACT INFORMATION:

107 N. Kimberly

Shawnee, OK 74801

P.O. Box 425

Shawnee, OK 74802-0425

Phone: 405-273-1050

Fax: 405-275-0678

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Eligibility for each program

has income requirements;

please be sure and review

the current income limits on

your application.

We will not be able to

process your application if

you do not meet the income

criteria.

Waiting List

A letter will be mailed out once your application has been

approved notifying you of the date your name was placed on the

waiting list. It is very important to stay in contact and notify the

Housing Authority anytime changes occur in income, household

composition, or contact information.

In the event that your name is next in being offered a home; you

will be notified by letter or phone.

Annual Updates required to remain on the waiting list.

Low Rent Housing

Our low rent housing program is provided to families in need of

housing in the Shawnee and Tecumseh area. Rental houses are

furnished with kitchen appliances, central heat and air, and mini

blinds all throughout.

In the Shawnee area, the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority

has two elderly/handicap communities. These areas have fully

and partial handicap accessible units. A laundry facility is located

in the community for tenant use only.

Tenants in our rental program are provided services through our

Maintenance Department; if any maintenance issues should arise

you would contact the Housing Authority and a crew member will

come and do the repair.

The Lease to Own Program is available for any Native

American family who has met our requirements and would like

to purchase a home through the Housing Authority. The

homes offered are ones currently in inventory and owned by

the Housing Authority.

This program is designated for income eligible families who

have been renting but now feel they are ready for the

opportunity to purchase their own home. The application is

the same as the rental; accept the income requirements are

different.

Be sure and specify when completing your

application, that you are applying for the Lease to Own

Program. If you have substantial rental history and meet the

income requirements, your name may be placed on the

waiting list.

This program offers a one-time grant of up to $20,000 to assist

with down payment and/or closing cost to purchase a home and

is designed to make home mortgage payments more affordable

Eligibility Requirements

•

Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age

•

Must be Native American enrolled in a Federally

Recognized Tribe, with priority given to enrolled members of

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to apply

•

Applicant must qualify as a low-income family, and

must meet minimum income guidelines

•

Applicant must be first-time homeowner

•

Primary residences only

•

Must be approved for home loan

•

Dwelling Unit must pass environmental inspection

MONTHLY RENT IS CALCULATED BY YOUR INCOME

OUR LOW RENT UNITS HAVE 1, 2, 3, & 4 BEDROOMS

LEASE TO OWN HOMES HAVE 3 & 4 BEDROOMS

Applications are now being accepted for families that are over the

income limits for our IHBG funded programs. Please contact our

Programs & Admissions Department for further details.

NOTE: There is limited homes available for this program.

All applicants are required to attend a

counseling class conducted by our

Resident Counselor before signing a

lease.

Annual Recertification are required

for Rental/Lease to Own programs

Inspections are performed on our

homes annually

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Recycling Program

RECYCLING MATERIAL THAT

WE ACCEPT.

ALL WHITE PAPER,

ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK

MAIL, FAX PAPER,

MAGAZINES,

NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS.

MATERIAL WE

DO NOT ACCEPT.

TONER, CARBON

PAPER, FOOD

WASTE, AND PLASTIC.

REMEMBER,

WHEN IN DOUBT

THROW IT OUT.

CONTACT

INFORMATION

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF

OKLAHOMA

OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL

HEALTH &

ENVIRONMENTAL

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.

“To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction,

and Recycling”

The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is

proud to announce the

start of a new recycling

program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The

recycling center is located in the yellow

metal building adjacent

to the OEH Department. The Absentee

Shawnee Tribe (AST)

Recycling Program Program declares that waste

reduction and recycling

are the preferable to the

or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials

from the municipal

waste stream will decrease the flow of solid

waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl-

edge and information

about recycling markets

and market demand as

well as information obtained from various publications and the internet

to comprise an analysis

of material the recycling

program will address at

the start of the program.

AST Recycling Program

Plan establishes a goal

that, by year’s end 2013,

at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced

by the Tribe will be recycled.

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:

PROGRAMS.

2025 S. GORDON

COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK

74801

PHONE: (405) 2144235

FAX: (405) 8784701

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

The AST recycling Program will initially focus

on the following waste

stream material; HighGrade shredded paper,

Assorted office paper,

Phone books, Magazines,

Cardboard, Newspaper,

and Aluminum cans. As

the program and market

develops, other recyclables will be sought.

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

There is a cost associated with recycling,

However, economic,

social, and environmental benefits exceed

these cost.

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

FITNESS CENTER HOURS

Monday—Thursday

6:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.

Friday

6:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday

CLOSED

The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness

Center provides state of the art fitness

equipment, including: treadmills,

elliptical cross-trainers, recumbent

bikes, free-weights, kettlebells, and

isolation strength machines. The AST

Fitness Center is available to all Native

Americans and their household family

members. AST employees are also

eligible for membership. The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center strives to deliver a well-trained staff that

seeks to help clients reach their personal fitness and health goals. Our staff takes pride in providing appropriate and educational

fitness training to all clients, providing guidance in developing a successful plan to help prevent or manage diabetes and/or other

health conditions, and providing clients with a fun and positive experience working with our staff. Please take some time to come

by and visit the AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center today!

Ast Member To Be Inducted Into The Oklahoma

Military Hall of Fame

John L. Sloat, a highly decorated soldier who was the first Governor of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe, will be inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame on Nov. 7 in Oklahoma City.

He served without pay for three terms as Governor of the tribe. He also was instrumental in the

establishment of the tribe’s Thunderbird Casino and a health clinic for tribal members.

Besides being the first Governor of the tribe, Slot also served as chairman of the Oklahoma

Department of Indian Affairs for three years in the early 1980s. He was appointed by Gov. George

Nigh.

Sloat, who lives in Noble, was born July 11, 1931, in Hog Creek Community east of Norman.

He will be among 10 Oklahomans inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame on Friday,

Nov. 7, in Oklahoma City. This year’s banquet will be held at the Oklahoma Tower Hotel, 3233

Northwest Expressway. The banquet begins with registration at 6:30 p.m. followed by the

ceremony at 7 p.m.

In 1945, Sloat tried to join the U.S. Army but was too young. After graduating from Bethel

High School in 1948, he joined the U.S. Army. He was sent to Korea after war broke out there. He was wounded during the

fighting and received the Purple Heart.

In 1964 Sloat was sent to Vietnam. In 1967 he was assigned to Co. D, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry (Airborne). During April

1967 Sloat was wounded and wounded again on Thanksgiving Day of 1967.

On April 2, 1967, the command post of Sloat’s unit was attacked by a larger Viet Cong force using explosive charges, hand

grenades and supporting small arms and automatic weapons fire.

“Seeing the command post was about to be overrun, Sloat charged three machine gun positions, destroying all of them.

He suffered a head wound but removed 26 other wounded and dead for evacuation by helicopter,“ his citation for The Silver

Star said. Because the helicopters were crowded, Sloat had to wait until the next morning to be evacuated. He was awarded

the Silver Star for heroism.

In 1968 he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., and retired in 1973. On June 3, 1979, he was

presented a Certificate of Outstanding Community Achievement by President Jimmy Carter.

www.asthealth.org/patient-portal

New Patient Portal

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

Little Axe Health Center

Shawnee Clinic

Visit your app store and install

the Follow My Health app

- Improved access to your health information

- Communicate directly with your clinic

- Request an appointment

...and more!

for real-time access to your

health information

For more information on how you can register for the new AST “Follow My Health” Patient Portal,

contact Patient Registration at Little Axe Health Center - 405.447.0300 or Shawnee Clinic - 405.878.4702

Summer Camp FUN

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Behavioral Health

SPF-TIG Program attended the MSPI and Nikoti

Camps! The SPF Program held a Drug Free poster

contest & also an underage drinking prevention

talk with the camp kids!

Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Behavioral Health SPF-TIG Program attended the MSPI and Nikoti Camps! The SPF Program

held a Drug Free poster contest & also an underage drinking prevention talk with the camp kids!

HEALTH FAIR

THE

SPF-TIG

BOOTH!

HEALTHFUN

FAIR FUN

AT THE

SPF-TIG

BOOTH!

AST Farm Field Day

Come join the Lt. Governor and his staff as they host a day to come visit

and observe the operations of the Black Angus Cattle Project.

Also, a fishing clinic will be held that morning by Mr. Trevor Yates and a

couple of his colleagues. The clinic will be targeted for tribal youth 7-16

yrs. old. We will be giving the first 50 youths who sign up and attend that

day a Zebco 33 Classic Spincast Rod and Reel.

Saturday, Sept. 27th, 2014

9:00 am to 12 noon

I-40 and Earlsboro Exit

Lunch will be served

Contact Andy Warrior, ext 189 or Mary Billy, ext 146 to sign up youth

Trevor Yates is an Absentee Shawnee tribal member and has taken

an interest in competitive tournament fishing. He has been fishing for

several years now in local, state and national tournaments. He recently

fished in the Central Division Championship on Lake Sam Rayburn

Reservoir in Lufkin, TX, and took first place. That win qualified him to

fish in the National Championship against 6 other Divisional Champions

from across the United States. He has become one of the elite youth

anglers winning several tournaments and has gained recognition by

some of the important sponsors and participants of the field. You can

go to bassmaster.com and read an article and interview about Trevor.

The AST has proudly assisted Trevor in his competitions and are very

proud of his success. We are grateful that Trevor can take time out of

his schedule to come put on this small clinic for our tribal youth and be

an encouragement to them as well.

A fishing tournament will be held for the youth after the clinic with prizes

given out.

Margret Ellis

The life of Margret Ellis, who we remembered with relatives and

friends.

Thank you to everyone that brought food,

the ones that helped and most of all who

gave us the support we needed.

A special thank you to Jay and Carrie Ellis,

Jimmy

Mohawk

the Ray

Governor

of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe, Edwina

Butler-Wolfe, and Mona

A Decorated

War Veteran

McCoy (the great fry bread maker).

to Forrest

Walker,

who

conducted

Mohawk born on October 18,Thank

1949you

passed

away

on July

31,

2014. Trib

the services and to the Sac & Fox Tribal

st 1, 2014 at the Little Charley

Family Home in Pink, Oklahoma. Bur

Police who escorted us to Margret’s final

y Family Cemetery in Pink, resting

Oklahoma.

place.The Little Charley Family wou

To mywho

family,

thankthem

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you of

WAY /THANK YOU to Everyone

helped

outeverything

in their time

have done.

-Bernice Blanchard

Jimmy Ray Mohawk

A Decorated War Veteran

October 18, 1949 - July 31, 2014

Jimmy

Ray

Mohawk

passed away

on July 31, 2014.

Tribal Rites were held

on August 1, 2014 at the

Little Charley Family Home in Pink,

Oklahoma. Burial was at the Little Charley

Family Cemetery in Pink, Oklahoma.

The Little Charley Family would like to say

NEE YAW WAY/THANK YOU to everyone

who helped them out in their time of need.

Title VI Menu

2% MILK SERVED DAILY

September 2014

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Soft Taco

Lett, Tom., onions

Refried Beans

Taco Casserole

Spanish Rice

Salsa

Mixed Fruit

16 Homebound sack lunch 17

Manwich

Oklahoma State Fair

Pickles

Coleslaw

Jell-O w fruit

Ham

Black-eyed Peas

Au gratin Pot.

Bread/Pudding

Baked Pot.

Chez, Ham, Onions

Broc. & Chez

SourCream/Fruit

Friday

Chicken Pot Pie

Squash

Fruit

Stew

Crackers

Pineapple Upside

Down Cake

Chicken Fry Steak

Sandwich

Lett, Tom

Baked Chips/Fruit

Thursday

Oven Fried Chicken

Mashed Pot./Gravy

Pea & Carrots

Pudding

Chef Salad

w/ chicken

Eggs, chez,

Crackers

Mandarin Oranges

BBQ Sandwich

Potato Salad

Cake

Labor Day

AST Complex

Closed

Wednesday

Biscuit

Sausage Gravy

Cereal

Hot Ham & Chez

Pasta Salad

Fruit

Sac n Fox

Conference &

Olympics

Kraut N Wieners

Veggies

Bread

Fruit

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuits

Hamburger

Lett, Tom, Onion

Tator Tots

Saturday

Waffles

Bacon

Fruit

Egg Rolls

Veggies

Oriental Rice

Fortune Cookie

Beans

Cornbread

Steakfries

Zucchini & Tom

Not going to be home!!!

Call and let us know at 405-275-4030

ext 169 or notify your driver

Lunch served monday-thursday 11 am to 1 pm

breakfast served fridays

9 am to 11 am

September 7, GRANDPARENTS DAY!!!!

September 12: Title VI will be attending the Sac N Fox Conference and

Olympics at Community Building in Stroud, and we will be leaving around

7am and leave after the activities. We will be able to take at 15 Elders or

you are welcome to drive.

Homebound will be getting a sack lunch on the 16th.

September 17: we will be attending the Oklahoma State Fair for Seniors Day.

We will be able to take 15 Elders and if you’d like to take your own car, please

feel free. We will leave here from the Title VI Shawnee Bldg. at 8 am and

should return around 3:30.

We will provide a sack lunch with a drink or you are more than welcome to eat

at the fair at your expense.

www.okstatefair.com will give you more information of the scheduled activities

for September 17th.

Any questions or concerns please feel free to call me at 405-275-4030 ext 169.

“Culture is Prevention Drum Project”

The Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI), in cooperation with the Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health

Clinic and AST Cultural Preservation will begin drum making classes where the participants can learn to make pow wow drums,

hand drums, sweat lodge drums and drum sticks. After we make the drums we will begin singing classes and learn our

traditional songs and also learn how to compose new songs in Southern style, northern style, and hand drum round dance

songs. We will have elders and adults that have lived culturally and spiritually with drumming and singing ceremonies as part

of their daily walk on the Red Road (walking in prevention, sobriety, recovery, and wellbriety in the Native Way) come and be

presenters to our participants (youth). We will work hard learning songs and will make 2 drum groups (northern and

southern). We will use our sweatlodge to pray and ask for spiritual guidance while we learn sweatlodge songs. We will have

talking circles learning about the medicine wheel and how culture and spirituality in our lives will help us stay away from

alcohol and drugs. Once we have begun to learn songs we will let the drum group participants have fundraisers to raise money

to travel to pow wows to sing. We will have our own Culture is Prevention Sobriety/Recovery Pow Wow. With the success of

this Drum Project we can look to the future and keep it going with regalia classes and a stomp dance project for shell shakers.

Contact John Soap at the Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health Services at 405-‐878-‐4716. The Drum project classes will be at

the Behavioral Health Conference room on Tuesday nights starting September 2, 2014.

On Saturday September 6, 2014 @ 2:00PM we want to invite all drummers and singers in the Shawnee/Tecumseh area for

a meal and JAM SESSION to show our youth basic drum etiquette and how fun it is to sing and learn songs. Singers please

bring hand drums and let’s show these youth how to “make em dance!” This event will be behind the Behavioral health conference

room.

Water is composed

Of two elements,

Hydrogen and Oxygen,

2Hydrogen + 1 Oxygen

H2O

OEH

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK

75% of the human brain

is water and 75% of a living

Tree is water

75%

Water regulates

the Earth’s temperature.

Water

also regulates the

http://water.epa.gov/l

temperature

of the human

earn/kids/drinkingwat

body,er/waterfactsoflife.cf

carries nutrients and

oxygen to cells,

cushions joints,

protects organs and tissues, and

removes wastes

(405) 214-4235

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Theare

following

are programs

current programs

administered

the Absentee Shawnee

The following

current

administered

bybythe

Tribe Education Department:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:

AST PHARMACY NEWS

These

are brief descriptions

of current

programs.Program

Program guidelines

areare

available

Ø Upcoming Pharmacy Department closures are as follows:

These are brief

descriptions

of current

programs.

guidelines

available

ü October 1, 2013 for inventory

hardEducation

copy at theDepartment

Education Department

or for download

at www.astribe.com.

hard copy at the

office oroffice

for download

at www.astribe.com.

ü November 11, 2013 to observe Veteran’s Day

Ø Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed.

• Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of funds

• Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and

Ø Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations fill prescriptions for members

can be used for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum

of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to Absentee Shawnee portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expens

limit forfunding

the academic

year.

Tribal citizens with established charts.

Program has afunding

maximum

limit

for the academic year.

•

Zahn

Program:

established

from

fund,fund,

programprogram

can help with

graduation

Ø If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your

• Zahn Program: established from atrust

trust

cansome

help

with so

medications are ready for pick-‐up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide

expenses,

and

awards

two

(2)

incentives:

one

for

GED

recipients

and

one

for recipie

High

graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED

us with a current cell phone number.

School

graduates.

Program

has

maximum

amount

funding

for

graduation

Ø When requesting refills, please provide 24 hours’ notice until pick-‐up. We will and one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of fund

expenses.

need your refill number, located above your name on the prescription label, or for graduationexpenses.

• Job Training

Adult

Education Program:

funds for

vocational

training at accredited

the names of your medication in order to fill.

• Job Training

Adult

Education

Program:

funds

for vocational

training

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

vocational institutions.

Program

has a maximum

limit for

the calendar

yearfor

accredited vocational

institutions.

Program

has a funding

maximum

funding

limit

Ø Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number, and other contact

calendar yearororperper

program.

information (changes at registration do not flow to pharmacy).

• Higher •Education:

Incentive

Award

Program:

funds

Higher Education:Education

Education Incentive

Award Program:

funds for

undergraduate degrees,

undergraduate

degrees,

one

associate

bachelor

degree,

any

accredited

colle

one

associate

bachelor

degree,

any

accredited

college

university.

Funding

levels are

determined

based

uponand

grade

point

average a

If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call either Pharmacy or stop by or university.levels

are determined

based

upon grade point

average

full-time

or part-time

full-time or part-time

status.

and speak with one of our Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your

status.

pharmaceutical needs!

• Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one docto

• Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree,

Hours of Operation:

Little Axe: 8am-‐5pm (& 7:30a-‐5:30p Drive-‐Thru) Monday -‐ Friday

• Phone -‐ (405) 292-‐9530

Shawnee: 7am-‐5pm Monday-‐Friday

• Phone – (405) 878-‐5859

degree, and can

fund

graduate

admissions

This

has

fund

and can

fundone

one graduate

admissions

test. Thistest.

program

has program

funding levels

based

levels based upon full-time and part-time status.

•

We are open through the lunch hour!!

upon full-time and part-time status.

• Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School Seniors for Academic

Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High Sch

Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline for application submission is March

Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline

31st of each year.

application submission is March 31

of each year.

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

**BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED W

ITH

All

funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application.

THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OF

All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services

All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on

EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES**

and select Education.

Services and select Education.

-‐Thank you,

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275-4030, Ext. 121

For Smore

please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275Pharmacy

taff information,

or 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com.

4030, Ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to

tresham@astribe.com.

Are you at risk for diabetes, have diabetes or

know someone who does? Type 2 diabetes is

the most common type of diabetes and affects

millions of Native Americans. Many people are

unaware that they have diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Native Americans are twice as likely to develop

Type 2 diabetes than others. Some common signs and symptoms include:

• Frequent infections

• Blurred vision

Personal Banking:

• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal

• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet

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Often

people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.

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Some ways to prevent and manage diabetes is through healthy lifestyle

behaviors. One question that many people with diabetes or pre-diabetes often

ask is “What can I eat?”. The American Diabetes Association states that you

do not have to be deprived or restricted. The key factors are learning what

are the “superfoods”, how much of it you can have and how often. Getting

into the habit of eating a healthy diet helps you manage diabetes and prevent

complications caused by diabetes.

Retirement Accounts; Money Market; Now Accounts & Consumer Loans including Auto, Boat and more.

AllNations Offers Free ATM/Debit Card with each personal account that can be used at our Shawnee OK

Drive Up ATM. In addition, we offer a wide selection of Safe Deposit Boxes for rent at competitive prices.

Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;

114 E Main, Calumet, OK

Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Eugene Stidham 405-273-0202;

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK

The following foods are listed on the American Diabetes Association web site

as” superfoods”. Try to incorporate as many of these foods into your daily

meal plan to enhance the nutrient content of your meals.

Business Banking:

In addition to our Commercial Checking account, AllNations Bank offers a wide range of products and

services to meet today’s business needs including all types of Commercial and Small Business Loans;

The foods listed have a low glycemic index (causes slower rise in blood

glucose after eating) and provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical

western diet such as:

• calcium

• magnesium

• potassium

• vitamins A, C, and E.

• fiber

Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries,

tomatoes, fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk

and yogurt. To learn more about eating these superfoods and recipes visit

diabetes.org and sign up for Wellness and Healthy Eating classes at the Little

Axe Clinic. Call Sidna McKane to sign up at 405 701-7977.

Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org

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Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;

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2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK

Banking Hours:

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801

Lobby Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

Drive In Hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Friday

Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon

FOSTER CARE

WHAT IS A FOSTER CARE WORKER? We were able to set up a foster care awareness booth in

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.

building 1 this past month. Three lucky winners won our

drawing goodies. We had a great turn out and appreciate

each and every one of you that took the time to stop by

and get information about fostering a child. We are in need

of loving; committed foster parents that are able to provide

a home to children in our tribe that are in need of a safe

and loving home environment. I am not going to tell you that

being a foster parent is always easy, because it is not. It is not

always easy being a parent, because no child is ever perfect.

I have raised six children myself, and honestly, there were

days that I wanted to pull my hair

out. Funny thing is that now

Racial disproportionality is defined as the over- or under-repre

that they are grown and on their

own,

I would

dorelative

anything

groups (e.g.

racial/ethnic,

gender, age)

to the group’s

general population. Reports conducted in 2008 showed that, c

to go back to those days that

consisted

ofchildren

caring

groups,

Native American

were: for them

and loving them and them needing

that

level.

The truth

• 3 times more likely to be referred to CPS

• 1.6 times more likely to be removed from their biological ho

is that foster children have experienced

a family crisis and

• Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over two years

• Less likely

be adopted

moreexcept

likely to be inthe

guardian

they have no idea of what is going

ontoin

theirand

life,

• Less likely to be reunited with their biological parents

only thing that they have known all their life is turning upside

The sad reality is that there are not enough culturally appropri

down.

children, resulting in the placement of Native American childre

not share their cultural heritage or traditions. We want to place

If you feel like you are in a place

in your life where you are

children in our own homes, to do this we need tribal members

and their hearts.

Are you

willing to open

your heart? A

able to make a difference inhomes

child’s

life,

please

contact

open your home? If so please contact Julie Wilson ICW/FC/CP

Julie Wilson/AST/FC at 405-878-4702

(ext. 133).

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

Fo s t e r C a r e Pay m e n t s a r e a s f o l l o w s :

their biological homes

• Twice as likely to remain in foster care for

0-5 age $14.73 day $441.97 month

over two years

• Less likely to be adopted and more likely

6-12 age $17.12 day $513.57 month

to be in guardianships

• Less likely to be reunited with their biological parents

12 and over $19.30 day $579.13 month

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

In order to receive p a y m e n t, a l l the a b o v e m u s t b e m e t for these children, resulting in the placement of Native American children

a n d turned i n to the state.

in homes that do not share their cultural heritage or traditions. We want

O n ce processed state p a y m e n t w i l l b e issued .

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

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, your heart? Are you willing to open your home? If so, please contact Julie

Wilson ICW/FC/CPS 878-4702 (ext. 133).

please call 405-878-4030 ext. 133.

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.

Preservation of American Indian culture starts with protection of our most precious resources -- American Indian children

and families. Only when our children and families are healthy and happy can there be harmony in our world.

Problems Facing American Indian Children and Families

Today, 5.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) live in the United States

•American Indian children have the third highest rate of victimization

•American Indian/Alaska Natives have the highest rate of poverty of any other racial group in the nation

•In 2006, suicide was the leading cause of death for AI/AN males ages 10-14.

•A 2006 study found that, compared to other groups, AI/AN youth have more serious problems with mental health disorders.

•Alcohol-use disorders were more likely among American Indian youths than other racial groups.

•The AI/AN youth population is more affected by gang involvement than any other racial population.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

Children often get lost in a system that is supposed to protect them when their parents can’t take care of them. They need someone

who can provide a home that is safe. They need their emotional needs met by an adult who can act as if they are their parent. These

children need love, shelter, safety, and a place that they can belong, they need a home. They need to know that they are not alone. If

you are able to provide these things to one of our tribal children please contact: 405-878-4702 (ext. 133) Julie Wilson ICW/FC.

FOSTER CARE

FOSTER CARE NEWS

The Absentee Shawnee CPS Foster

Care Program was able to organize

a bowling and pizza party for our

Absentee Shawnee Foster Care

families with the help of a generous

donation from our AST Housing

Authority. Our families had such a

good time on August 4th bowling,

playing video games and eating pizza.

Foster Parents got to relax and have

a fun time with their foster children.

It was a good way for the AST Foster

Care Program to say thank you to our

foster parents for doing such a good

job taking care of our foster kids and

wonderful time for our foster kids to just have fun. Each foster care family received a movie themed box for a home

family night as a small token of our appreciation. We would like to send out a big “Thank You” to the Absentee

Shawnee Housing Authority for making this event possible. We would also like to thank all of those that came out for

this event to help support our foster care program.

Native American youth are facing a crisis. These children are being removed from their homes and placed into the child welfare

system at rates much higher than any other population. Native American children are often placed in homes outside of their

families, tribes, and Native American culture and all this contributes to significant 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

Native American children from their homes on tribal land and sending them to religious and BIA boarding schools. The legacy 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.

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problems have contributed to the break-down of the family unit, leading to

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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

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will need them to be. Our children are our future, what will we have our future

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RETURN SERVICE

REQUESTED

Everyone come out and place a bid

on your favorite pie or cake!!

Thunderbird Casino

Warrior Room

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Pie/Cake Silent Auction

September 13, 2014

Fundraiser

AST Elders Council

Of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secretary

Treas.

PAGING ZONES

ALL PAGE ...............................................70

Finance page.............................................71

EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR EMPLOYEES ARE TYPICALLY THE FIRST INITIAL OF THEIR FIRST NAME FOLLOWED BY THE LAST NAME AND @ASTRIBE.COM.

FOR EXAMPLE, AN EMPLOYEE NAMED JOHN DOE CAN BE REACHED AT JDOE@ASTRIBE.COM. THERE ARE SOME EXCEPTIONS FOR OLD EMAIL ADDRESSES.

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

UPDATED: APRIL 15, 2014

Edwina Butler-Wolfe ............................ 188

(After School Program Director)

HORSE SHOE BEND

ENROLLMENT

Larry Buckley ....................................... 107

Jonas Jacobs .......................................... 103

ELECTION COMMISSION

Emily Longman ..................................... 150

EDUCATION

Margaret Ellis Admin Asst./Rec .......... 193

Tresha Spoon ......................................... 121

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

Kimberly Stephens ................................ 156

Jackie Denny ......................................... 206

Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ............. 235

Melissa Lopez ........................................ 195

Sujata Sturm ......................................... 168

Cheri Hardeman ................................... 108

Heather Napier ...................................... 113

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Receptionist ........................................... 301

Joseph Blanchard(Director) .................... 302

Carol Butler ........................................... 303

Colleen Butler........................................ 304

Tracy Wind............................................ 305

Esther Lowden (Gift Shop Manager) ......... 307

Gift Shop ................................................ 308

Cecil Wilson

COURT

Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) .................. 120

Vanessa Ryder ....................................... 139

Luis Almanza......................................... 238

ATTORNEY

Ray Campbell ........................................ 134

TITLE VI

Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ..........169

Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ........................180

Donna Butler ..........................................149

Robert Schoolfield .................................149

Ted Watson ............................................149

TERO

Bridgette Wilson ....................................163

Jeff Gibson .............................................135

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

Alicia Engler...........................................136

Tara Battise ............................................179

Yolanda Williams ..................................137

SOCIAL SERVICES

Annie Wilson (Director) ...........................167

OTHER EXTENSIONS

Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. .................................109

Bldg. 1 Break Rm ..................................185

LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER

Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .........................211

Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310 Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ............................191

Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Finance Conference Rm ........................171

MAINTENANCE

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

Cecil Walker .......................................... 196 All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202

Reta Harjo ............................................. 128 ASEDA ......................................... 878-6782

Stephen Fife ........................................... 176 AST Campus ................................ 275-4030

Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac

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

Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca

Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372

Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance

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

Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ..................... 211 (Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla)

Housing ......................................... 273-1050

MUSIC

Phil Bradley ........................................... 117 Human Resources ........................ 275-1468

Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702

MIS........................................ Helpdesk 400 (Sena Yesslith, Ronelle Bouchard, Julie Wilson)

Rico Coon .............................................. 208 Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220

Michael Berry ....................................... 183 Media(Sherman Tiger) ..................... 598-1279

Josh Gibson ........................................... 209 OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235

Nishant Shrestha ................................... 207 (Kenny Jones, Dennis Burks )

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

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

Brad Jackson (Chief) .............................. 182 Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679

Diane Ponkilla ....................................... 140 Tribal Store (Little Axe) ................. 364-0668

Trent Norton ......................................... 155 Harrah Smokeshop.................454-0055

Anthony Johnson .................................. 141

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

Jason Brinker ........................................ 138

Clinic - Medical ............................ 447-0300

Scott Wilson........................................... 174

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

David Spector ........................................ 138

Clinic - Dental .............................. 307-9704

Shawn Crowley ..................................... 147

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

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

PROCUREMENT

Asaycia Clayton .................................... 178 Resource Center........................... 364-7298

Valentina Jimenez................................. 123 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)

Kayla Ketakea ....................................... 160 SHAWNEE CLINIC

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

REALTY

Pharmacy......................................

878-5859

Rachel Howell (Director) ......................... 125

Johnnie Hagan (Probate)......................... 126 Toll free .............................. 1-866-742-4977

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe ... 188 HUMAN RESOURCES

Cora Masquas ................................ 187 John Carrington ................................... 131

Lesa Shaw ....................................... 181 Elizabeth Clark .................................... 170

Rachael Lankford ................................. 111

Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson............. 132 Sue Ann Roberts ................................... 239

Andy Warrior ................................ 189 Direct Number ............................. 275-1468

Mary Billy....................................... 146

Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) .................... 205 FINANCE

Retha Wilson-Pearman ................. 112 Belinda Collins(Controller) ...................... 162

Genevieve Foster(Asst. Cont.) .................. 161

Secretary Vera M. Dawsey............ 104 Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.)................. 159

Jerry Ann Knox ............................. 186 Jessica Gonzales .................................... 115

Alvina Barnes ................................. 154 Courtney Green .................................... 129

Lea Bettelyoun (Receptionist) ........... 101 Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.) ........................... 143

Treasurer Leah Bates .................... 118 Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.) .................... 144

Peyton Watson ............................... 119 Dee Wood (Staff Acct. II) .......................... 110

David Deer ............................................. 151

Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II) ............. 175

Representative Ken Blanchard ..... 202

Jennifer Hernandez(Budget Analyst) ....... 213

Leonard Longhorn ........................ 237 Glenna Jones (Grants)....... 878-4702 ext 129

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

ASEDA

Eddie Brokeshoulder ............................ 148

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