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Absentee Shawnee News

July 2020

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www.astribe.com

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Volume 31, No. 7

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“Among the Shawnee”

Unofficial Election Results

AST General

Wellness Fund

Application

Page 9

AST Health System

now is providing a 24/7

AST Health System

24 hour LIVE Corona

Virus (COVID-19)

Information Number:

(405) 695-1787

FREE

FIREWORKS

SHOW

July 3, 2020

10 PM

Thunderbird Casino

Norman OK

Cloth Mask

Distribution

In an effort to keep our citizens safe and

healthy, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

and AST Emergency Management have

procured reusable, cloth masks to supply to

every Tribal member (within boundaries and

at-large).

Distribution will begin on June 2nd and

can be accomplished in three ways:

Pick up from 10am – 12pm on

Tuesdays and Thursdays at the

checkpoint located at the main

entrance of the administrative

complex in Shawnee,

By hand-delivery, or By mail

If you choose to have your mask

hand-delivered or mailed, please

contact Chad Larman at 405-275-4030

ext. 6391 to make arrangements.

All Cultural Preservation

activities have been canceled

until further notice.

Thank You

Carol Butler

Cultural Preservation Director

Absentee Shawnee War Chief Bucky Little Charley November 19, 1951 ~ June 5, 2020

Bucky Little Charley, 68, of Norman, Oklahoma passed

away Friday, June 5, 2020 after a long battle with kidney

disease and heart failure.

Bucky was born on November 19, 1951 to Howard and

Lola (Little Axe) Little Charley in Norman, Oklahoma.

He worked for the City of Norman in the Sewer Line

Maintenance Department for 30 years before retiring;

and also worked for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for 7

years in Maintenance before retiring.

He loved softball and coached little league for many

years. He loved watching OU Football, softball,

watching westerns, Ellen, and the Voice. He was very

traditional in his Absentee Shawnee culture, and was the

War Chief of the tribe. He loved his wife, his daughters,

and grandchildren. He knew no strangers, everyone that

met him was his friend, and his smile would brighten the

room.

The Little Charley family wishes to say Thank you for

all the kind words and support!

Executive Committee

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John Johnson

GOVERNOR

Governor’s

REPORT

JOHN JOHNSON

AST Governor

Greetings Tribal members,

I hope everyone is well. We

have been faced with a lot. The

COVID-19 pandemic that is

currently going on is scary, stressful

and, at times, depressing. We have

all been affected by this and will get

through it one day at a time. We

will just have to adjust to the new

normal and stick together. Please

continue to help each other and

make sure our Elders and other

people considered high-risk are

safe.

A lot of tribal members are

concerned with the distribution plan

for the CARES funding that was

received. Below is a brief update

on what is being discussed and

what has been approved. On

June 12, 2020, a resolution was

passed creating a General Welfare

Relief fund. All tribal members

18 and over will receive $3000.00

in one distribution and $1500.00

for children 17 and under. All

members must have been enrolled

on or before June 1, 2020. The

application was posted on the

website (www.astribe.com) on June

15, 2020. Checks will be mailed out

once all information is verified by the

Enrollment office and Finance.

A lot of questions have been asked

regarding the Lillard property in

Tecumseh. Yes, the property is

being renovated. The goal of this

renovation is to use the building

as the Emergency Management

office. This renovation will also

provide storage space for personal

protective equipment and house a

food bank for all tribal members to

access. I think this is a great plan

and it will benefit all tribal members.

I will keep you updated as we move

forward.

Thank you,

Governor Johnson

Kenneth Blanchard

LT.

Ezra DeLodge

GOVERNOR

July 2020

Phillip Ellis

SECRETARY

TREASURER

Atheda Fletcher

REPRESENTATIVE

REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

Work: (405) 275-4030 Ext. 6239

Cell: (405) 287-5247

afletcher@astribe.com

Greetings Tribal Members:

Since my June 2020 business report was not printed in its entirety in the last AST Newspaper, I am submitting

the same report with updates.

VITA Free Tax Service

The VITA Program for the preparation of 2019 taxes for tribal members, AST employees and community was

very successful. The following is a summary of the final numbers covering this program.

No. of Returns

Prepared

Tax Prep Savings to

Clients

No. of Volunteers

Total Days Services

Provided

Total Volunteer

Hours Worked

$15,756.00

247.75

This is a worthy program provided to our tribal members, employees and community. We were only able to provide this

service through the dedication of the volunteers who attending the training and showed up and performed the work.

(Each volunteer had to pass the certification and test in order to work this program.) Without the volunteers going the

extra mile, we would not have been able to provide this service. A special thank you goes out to the below listed

volunteers.

Stella Little

Eileen Pearce

Jason Murdock

Genevieve Foster

Lisa Harrington

Greg Reading

Toni Donahoo

Jennifer Harmon

Robert Stone

Tammy Perry

Jennifer Campbell

Atheda Fletcher

This program was held several years ago, but was dropped. It was successfully brought back for the 2018 tax year by

Kathy Deere. I am pleased that this is the tribe’s second year to partner with the IRS to provide this free tax

service. The tribe has demonstrated a high level of service and justification for continuing this partnership with the

IRS. I am hopeful that this program can be continued and supported.

Cultural Preservation

The Cultural Preservation Department has continued to carry out essential day-to-day operations to ensure the

department continues to function properly. Ms. Carol Butler, the Cultural Preservation Director, and Ms. Merry

Rodriguez, the Gift Shop Manager, have been working on a plan to open the gift shop that will ensure safety and protect

the health of all once the complex fully opens to visitors.

The THPO program has continued working from home to make sure federal projects do not go un-reviewed. Ms.

Devon Frazier, the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, continues to answer all emails from Federal Agencies

concerning Section 106 projects. She also continues to take part in teleconference calls with different Federal Agencies.

Ms. Ashley Brokeshoulder, the THPO Specialist, continues to review, research and send correspondences for Section

106 projects as it concerns the communication’s industry.

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Lillard property, 177 and Benson Road Tecumseh, OK. To be used for Emergency Management office, Storage space for personal protective equipment

and house a food bank. Media finds No resolution.

photos by AST Media Department

Executive Committee

July 2020

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Rep Report cont

The department in conjunction with the Grants Department has also been working diligently on a few grants. Ms.

Butler provided all the necessary documents for the IMLS Basic Library grant, and the application was submitted in the

early part of April. Also, Ms. Frazier and Ms. Butler provided all the necessary documents for the THPO grant, and the

application was submitted at the end of April. Currently, Ms. Butler is working with the Grants Department on an ANA

Language grant.

Ms. Butler and I delivered rations to the Linney Grounds for the Spring Bread Dance. I also attended the bread

dance that weekend. The dance was well attended.

Human Resources

The Director, Elizabeth Snow, has been working with the Department of Public Safety, the Emergency Manager

as well as the Health Systems to monitor the COVID-19 situation and the effects on our workforce. Mrs. Snow has been

diligently planning and preparing to implement new safety protocols and policies for approval to ensure the safety of all

personnel. The staff is continuing to keep up with the ever-changing safety guidelines for COVID-19 and researching

additional assistance available for employees. The Human Resources Department has played an integral part in securing

federal funding for our tribe during this critical time. The demand for data to support these federal fund requests is

tremendous.

In addition to planning these new guidelines, the Director and staff have also continued to maintain the daily

functions of the department. The staff recently completed the second quarter worker’s compensation audit with no

findings. The staff is currently working with auditors to complete the annual 401K audit that started at the end of June.

The staff continues to function at a high level to support department directors and Executive Committee Members with

the ever changing employment, safety and leave guidelines during this time.

Gaming Commission

The Gaming Commission Executive Director, Titus Carter, has been working closely with TEC Operations and

the NIGC to ensure the threat of COVID-19 is mitigated by abiding by the CDC and state health and safety

recommendations. Mr. Carter has also been working to ensure that vendor and employee licensing has been processed in

order to assist in the casino opening within the desired time frame. The Gaming Commission compliance officers have

also been working hard to sign as many games into play in order to maximize TEC casino profitability.

As required by the NIGC, surveillance of the casinos must be continuously maintained; therefore, the Gaming

Commission surveillance staff has continued to perform their work during the shutdown for the protection of the tribe’s

property. All safety protocols are in place for the protection of all staff.

The Gaming Commissioners, Mr. James Stuart and Mr. Roy Larney, have continued to perform their duties

throughout the shutdown. They ensured that the licensing process was not interrupted and continued to perform their

regulatory oversight duties by giving guidance during Gaming Commission meetings and conference calls. Their

dedication is greatly appreciated.

Management Information Services

Our IT team plays a central role in the operation of our tribal business. The IT team has continued to operate at a

high level--keeping our remote staff and onsite staff productive in their day-to-day work. Mr. Travis O’Dell, MIS

Director, has assembled a strong IT team. The IT team has expanded the technical capabilities of the tribal system,

adding sophisticated virtual infrastructure for our Data Center, site-to-site replication of backups, and a multi-path

network infrastructure for resilience. These improvements will allow our tribal technology infrastructure to expand and

grow as we grow. Our tribe is fortunate to have this strong professional IT team.

Mr. O’Dell is making great strides in introducing new programs that will greatly benefit our tribal members and

staff. The tribe’s systems and network security issues are a primary concern for our business; and the IT staff is

maintaining a high level of security for the protection of our tribal business. Any security incident can potentially

damage a tribe’s reputation and cost large sums of money.

The team is planning appropriately not just for our current needs but also for future growth. We are currently

looking at tools that will provide a strong platform for communication with all tribal members regardless of where a

tribal member resides. We are enhancing the tribe’s ability to better archive data and bring better efficiencies for the

delivery of tribal member services. This is not a sprint, but a slow and steady run to achieve overall success and

protection of our tribal assets.

Youth Camp

Work on Phase II of the Youth Camp has been halted due to the pandemic. Preliminary dirt work and layout for

the entryway started just as the shutdown occurred. The trees have been cleared and all of the dirt work for the shower

house and cabins has been completed. The trees have been cleared and the sewage lagoon has been completed for the

shower house and cabins. The next steps will be to start the foundation for the cabins; complete the septic lines that will

run to the sewage lagoon; complete the water lines that will go to the cabins and the shower house; and run the electric to

the cabins and the shower house. After this step, the construction of the cabins and shower house will begin. Also, the

parking lot and sidewalk area for the Dining Hall have been prepared and are ready to be paved once the state opens for

all businesses to resume work.

Closing

A big “THANK YOU” to all of the dedicated staff for continuing their contribution to the management of

services for our tribal members and the ongoing tribal business needs. I am extremely proud of my staff for which I have

oversight. Their work has not faultered during the pandemic and they have demonstrated a strong dedication and

commitment to the tribe by continuing to deliver work for and on behalf of our tribal business.

As usual, I like to end my report with a thought provoking quote. Stay safe!

Quote: No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We, ourselves must walk the path.

Health Care News

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July 2020

ASTHS June/July 2020 Monthly Update

The AST Health System had the dis0nct honor of hos0ng recently re0red Rear Admiral Kevin

Meeks, former OKC Area Director, and the current Area Director, Rear Admiral Travis WaBs, and

Dr. Greggory WoiBe, Chief Medical Oﬃcer, OKC Area Oﬃce during a recent Emergency

Opera0ons Center (EOC) mee0ng. The Health Leadership Team, Health Boards, and Tribal

Public Safety Team along with the Governor and Representa0ve were lauded for their engagement of issues and

responses to the COVID19 pandemic. Our Health System con0nues to partner with the AST Public Safety Oﬃce and AST

Emergency Management Oﬃce to provide care for our communi0es in crisis from the COVID19 pandemic. The amazing

staﬀ of Title 6, along with help from the Health System employees, all united to assure that to date over 12,000 meals

have been distributed to our Tribal Elders and other members on services with our programs. Our COVID19 Informa0on

Line has had hundreds of calls for ques0ons from concerned members who were comforted and cared for and services

quickly rendered as needed by the members. We never closed access to care, and have been open 7 days a week with

reduced hours and conﬁgured into care teams to assure services con0nued urgent and acute care appointments within

the emergency protocols issued by the CDC and the State of Oklahoma. However, crucial pa0ent services and pa0ent

care during these trying 0mes upon us all remained in track, and the pharmacy was busier than it ever has been! Please

con0nue limited social contact, reduce exposure through unnecessary travel, accelerated personal hygiene, and

remaining in good health as well as wearing a mask will greatly diminish the threats to our community. The Health

System has been awarded mul0ple grants and other funding during this event for oﬀ-se^ng the opera0onal costs and

ﬁnancial impacts of COVID19 upon our programs as well as receiving the SBA Paycheck Protec0on Program (PPP) for

cover salaries of employees for the 8 week period in the pandemic response. This will greatly aid in diminishing the

ﬁnancial eﬀects upon the health system, along with the addi0onal funds from I.H.S. that completely covered COVID19

tes0ng costs and related ﬁnancial impacts. Assistance also from Health and Human Services greatly aided our programs

as well. The emergency protec0ve equipment (PPE) pushed from the Strategic Na0onal Stockpile (SNS) was instrumental

in sustained pa0ent care services, and we appreciate the OKC Area Oﬃce for their aggressive advocacy in taking care of

the needs of all the Tribes in Oklahoma! Con0nue to work hard on this na0onal campaign with us to end the COVID-19

pandemic through informa0on, best prac0ces, safe ac0ons, and overall safety for you and your family. While the tribe

con0nues to do all it can to protect you and your family, it is also a shared sacriﬁce to also care for your own family, tribal

community, and those whom depend upon you for resources, support, and assistance. Let’s con0nue to work together to

overcome this invisible and deadly danger facing us all!

We are always thankful and very proud of our outstanding star performers, and thank them all for their contribu0ons

to our pa0ents, their fellow employees, and the tribe, especially during an unprecedented 3 layered States of Emergency

(tribal, State, and Federal)!

Employee Awards and awardees are listed below for recogni0on of outstanding eﬀorts in the face of life and death

during this deadly pandemic. The AST Health System always strives to make your health its top priority, and you all make

a diﬀerence for our health system and the health and wellness of all of our pa0ents!

May Health Employee Awards of the Month

Employee of the Month: LPN Joyce Gelino, AST Health System

Team of the Month: AST Health Security Team

Special Leadership Award: Robert Stone, Director of Rehabilita0ve Services

June Health Employee Awards of the Month

Employee of the Month: Carol Myers, RN, Shawnee Clinic Primary Care

Team of the Month: AST Health System Optometry Team

Special Leadership Award: Dr. Jeremy King and Mr. David James, Optometry Clinic

Employee of the Month: Carol Myers, RN, Shawnee Clinic Primary Care

Team of the Month: AST Health System Optometry Team

Special Leadership Award: Dr. Jeremy King and Mr. David James, Optometry Clinic

Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC

Execu0ve Director

(First Picture: L to R: Dr. Greggory WoiBe, Chief Medical Oﬃcer, OKC Area Oﬃce; Rear Admiral Travis WaBs, Current Area

Director, OKC Area Oﬃce; Rear Admiral Kevin Meeks, OKC Area Director (Re0red); Mr. Mark E. Rogers, AST Health System

Execu0ve Director).

Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC

Execu0ve Director

(Second Picture: L to R: Mrs. Sandra Vaughn, Chairwoman, AST Health Boards; Dr. Lancer Stephens, Vice Chairman, AST

Health Boards; OKC Area Oﬃce; Rear Admiral Travis WaBs, current Area Director, OKC Area Oﬃce; Dr. Greggory WoiBe,

Chief Medical Oﬃcer, Rear Admiral Kevin Meeks, OKC Area Director (Re0red); Mr. Mark E. Rogers, AST Health System

Execu0ve Director).

(First Picture: L to R: Dr. Greggory WoiBe, Chief Medical Oﬃcer, OKC Area Oﬃce; Rear Admiral Travis WaBs, Current Area

Director, OKC Area Oﬃce; Rear Admiral Kevin Meeks, OKC Area Director (Re0red); Mr. Mark E. Rogers, AST Health System

Execu0ve Director).

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July 2020

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native strong

CAREERS IN NURSING:

SERVING THE

FRONT LINE

by Vickie Jenkins – Writer/Photographer

FDIC

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has

partnered with United For Oklahoma

to educate Oklahomans on the critical

role the tribes play in our state’s future.

These are the facts every

Oklahoman must know.

Watch the videos and stay informed at:

UnitedForOklahoma.com

When you visit SSM St. Anthony’s

Shawnee Hospital, you will be treated

with the utmost care and respect. Among

the highly qualified professionals, you

will find Desirae Spoon, BSN, RN.

“I chose nursing because I knew it

would challenge me in every aspect of

life; mentally, physically, emotionally,

intellectually and spiritually. I am able to

make a positive impact in the lives that

I interact with. I chose the emergency

department because with every shift, I

am learning something new and I get

to interact with people of all ages and

backgrounds. Every day, there is a new

challenge in the E.R. that allows me

to grow as a nurse. I consider it a real

privilege to be a

nurse, caring for

others,” Desirae

explained.

Growing up

in Shawnee/

Tecumseh, Desirae

attended East

Central University in Ada, OK. Desirae’s

first official job as an RN was as a public

health nurse at the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe Little Ax Health Center. “I first

started working there in 2013 as a Patient

Registration Clerk. I was so happy to

get my foot in the door in the medical

field. I applied for nursing school and

was accepted that fall 2013 and began

nursing classes that spring 2014. I was

so grateful that my job was willing to

work with me and my school schedule

to allow me to still have an income and

go to classes. That was a long drive

from Shawnee/Tecumseh to Ada. I was

thankful to be able to still have some

income plus I was able to interact with

experienced nurses and providers for

any questions I had. From my last year

of nursing school, I was moved from

patient registration clerk to nurse intern

with my dear friend Kristie McGuire

in Public Health. Working with her and

seeing what the job entailed made me

want to become a public health nurse.

After finishing school and getting my

license in 2016, I stayed as a public

health nurse but realized I was missing

out on bedside nursing with more

hands on skills that I hadn’t been able

to experience. That is when I took the

chance and applied at the ER dept. and

got hired. I had been interested in the

ER since during my last semester in my

senior year.”

“While I was in nursing school, there

were several mentors that encouraged

me along the way; Kristie McGuire and

Joyce Gelino gave me tips and advice

that helped me in big ways. In fact, I

still go to them for advice every now

and then,” Desirae said with a smile.

Recently, Desirae was recognized

on KFOR-TV news as one of the

outstanding nurses that is serving

on the frontline at SSM Health St.

Anthony’s Shawnee Hospital. Asking

Desirae how she would describe herself,

she replied, “I am a person who is

passionate, a great listener and I am

always willing to learn. I put my family

first in all my decisions in life and I

think of others before myself. I thrive

on communication and teamwork,”

she commented. “Without a team and

encouragement, whether it’s at work or

my family, I wouldn’t be where I am

today without them,” she added. “I like

to stay positive about everything.”

How has the Coronavirus changed your

life? “Oh, it has changed my life in many

ways,” Desirae replied. “Mostly, I see

changes with my husband, Deric and my

three children. With staying home, the

family is closer than ever before. I have

a big family and we are used to seeing

each other during holidays and birthdays.

We have been keeping our distance but I

can tell my kids are missing their friends

and cousins. There has been an increase

on FaceTime. I also noticed that my kids

aren’t arguing with each other as much

as before,” she said.

“With COVID-19, I take precautions at

work. I bring extra clothes and an extra

pair of shoes, in a sealed bag. I shower at

the hospital before I leave work. I leave

my badge, markers, and stethoscope

at work, in a sealed bag. I don’t take

anything home. I keep my work shoes

in a bag to keep from contaminating

anything in my car and a can of Lysol to

spray my clothes, etc. Then, when I get

home, I remove my clothes in the garage

and head to the shower-again.”

As a nurse, what word best describes

your life. “That would be perseverance.”

AST Veterans received donation of PPEs

Jason Bender Commander of American Indian Veterans Affairs, and

Kenneth Blanchard, AST Lt. Governor, seen here picking up donated KN95 Mask and Adjustable Face Shields. Donated by the Eufaula Indian Health

Center. Okmulgee, OK.

Kenneth Blanchard, AST Lt. Governor, Along with Gary Kelly Assistant

of Muscogee Indian Center, Packing up the much needed and appreciated

Mask. (not pictured, Michael Coon NAIV)

In light of this global pandemic, the Department of Veterans Affairs had tapped to provide emergency management response and disaster relief in

times of crisis thru the Fourth Mission which is to Help All Americans in the COVID-19 Fight. The Department of Veterans Affairs thru coordination with

the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) is donating 967,000 KN95 Respirator Masks and 154,400 ARVATO (APPLE) Face Shields to 158 Tribes

of American Native Indian across various states. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe wishes to thank Frank Ramirez, National Director for Governmental

Affairs, NAIV and all who helped make this possible.

Education

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July 2020

AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Tips Summer is here and I know many of us been longing

for summer outdoor exercise! We all want to stay healthy and sometimes it is hard to stay

active while practicing social distancing during Covid-19 Pandemic! Outdoor exercise has

many benefits besides just social distancing. Whether it is walking, running, biking,

swimming, or even working in the garden, it is important to prepare yourself for the heat.

Exercising in the heat can be risky if you are not careful. Heat Stress can be very dangerous

and can cause problems with your health. If your body isn’t use to the heat try to slowly adjust to

the heat by gradually increasing the time you spend in it. Below are some real heat stress issues

to pay attention to, such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, dehydration, and some other less

Severe, but preventable health problems such as heat cramps, fainting, and prickly heat rash that

may also occur while exercising in the heat.

Heat Stroke:

(Medical

Emergency)

When heat stroke occurs the

body’s heat regulating system

breaks down under stress and

sweating stops. Unless the

person receives quick treatment,

death could occur.

Symptoms:

• No sweating (or may be

sweating profusely)

• High body temperature (105˚

or more)

• Hot, dry, flushed skin

• Confused, delirious behavior

• Loss of consciousness

or coma

First Aid:

• Immediately call for

medical help, and then

begin first aid

treatment

• Move the victim to a

cool place

• Cool the victim

quickly by giving a cool

bath (sponge with cool

water and by fanning).

• Treat for shock

• Offer a conscious

person half a glass

of water every 15

minutes

Heat Exhaustion:

(Medical Emergency)

This is a serious disorder

that develops when the body

loses more fluid through

sweating.

Symptoms:

• Sweating profusely

• Weakness

• Clammy Skin

• Dizziness

• Pale or flush face

• Nausea

First Aid:

• Move the person to the

shade or a cool place.

• Have person lie on their

back with feet elevated.

• If conscious, give half a

glass of water every 15

minutes.

• Get medical help

• Rapid heartbeat and

breathing

Dehydration:

Dehydration occurs when

you lose more fluid than you

take in and your body

doesn’t have enough water to

carry its normal functions. If

you don’t replace lost fluids,

you may become dehydrated.

Mild Symptoms:

• Dry, sticky mouth & thirst

• Sleepiness or tiredness

• Headache, dizziness,

feeling lightheaded

• Decrease urine output or

constipation

• Dry skin

Severe Symptoms:

• Little or no urination

• Sunken eye’s and no tears,

if crying

• Shriveled or dry skin

• Low blood pressure

• Fever

• In serious cases, loss of

consciousness or delirium

Heat Cramps:

(Mild Disorder):

A good rule is to

drink a half glass of

water every 15

minutes for an hour

if you experience

this.

Fainting:

This happens when

your body is having

trouble coping with

heat. This can be

very dangerous

because you can get

hurt by falling

down.

• Always have a

person with you

when you exercise

in the heat.

• Always bring

water and a light

snack

• If you have health

issues like diabetes

or heart problems,

wear a medical alert

bracelet so other

know how to help.

Prickly Heat:

Is a rash that

develops when

sweat cannot

evaporate? Sweat

ducts become

clogged and sweat

glands become

inflamed.

So Continue to exercise and do outdoor activities but just be aware Heat Stress because you may

not realize any of these symptoms until it’s too late. Heat Stress can alter your coordination,

lessen concentration, reduce strength and alertness, and make you very irritable. Drink 10-16

ounces (a glass) of cold fluid 15-30 minutes before working out. Continue to do so every 15

minutes during exercise, and maybe even add a small beverage with some electrolytes,

potassium, or even a little sodium if you seem to be sweating a lot to prevent dehydration.

Micco David Little, son of Troy

& Brandi Little of Aledo, TX,

grandson of the late David

Little, Jr & Stella Little of

Shawnee, OK graduated from

Aledo High School on May

29, 2020. He graduated with

a 3.67 grade point average

in a class of 428 seniors. He

was a 4 year varsity player

for the soccer team and was

captain his senior year. The

soccer team won 2 invitational

tournaments before the season

was ended by Covid 19.

Micco was the kicker and also

played receiver for Aledo’s

football team that were State

Champions in 2017 & 2019.

Micco will attend Arkansas

State University in the fall of

2020 where he will pursue a

degree in the medical field.

All of us at the AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center encourage you to be active and safe

this summer. So, go exercise and have fun but don’t forget to take breaks to hydrate and

remember to listen to your body. Children and the elderly may become dehydrated faster than

normal, so keep an eye out for that. You can’t do your best if you don’t feel you’re best!

Remember exercise is very important to keep a strong and healthy body.

Currently, there is a case pending in

the Western District Federal Court

wherein several of the Tribes filed suit

against Governor Stitt claiming that

the compacts have auto renewed. If

the judge rules on summary judgment,

which would in essence end the case. If

the judge does not rule on the summary

judgment motions then the case will

proceed as though it will go to trial.

The judge has not made a decision on

this issue at this time.

Governor lacked the authority to enter

into new compacts with the Otoe

and Comanche. In addition, several

members of the legislature, and the

Tribes echoed AG Hunter’s opinion.

Members of the legislature filed suit

in the Oklahoma Supreme Court to

rule on Governor Stitt’s authority. The

judge in the Western District did not

make a decision and said the correct

authority would be the Oklahoma

Supreme Court.

Additionally, Governor Stitt filed

a motion for clarification asking

the judge to rule on what authority

Governor Stitt has to offer potential

settlement claims to the Tribes. This

problem arose because the Attorney

General for Oklahoma, Mike Hunter,

wrote an opinion stating that the

Regarding the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe, under the model compact

within one hundred eighty (180)

days of the expiration of the compact

“either the tribe or the state, acting

through its Governor, may request to

renegotiate the terms of subsections

A and E of Part 11 of this Compact.”

Part 15B. Governor Stitt did request

to renegotiate but he wanted to

negotiate a new compact. Several

Tribes responded to this collectively

stating that they would negotiate if he

admitted they auto renewed and then

they would negotiate subsections A and

E. The question here is whether that

constituted “good faith” negotiations.

Governor Stitt has made the argument

in his summary judgment motion that

this does not constitute “good faith”

and as such the compacts should

terminate. At this time, the Tribe has

chosen not to enter into a new compact

with the State is awaiting the outcome

of current litigation between the State

and other Tribes before choosing to

negotiate if necessary.

Sam Caruso, General Manager

Education

July 2020

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Elders Officers Report

Hello to all Tribal Elders and to their families.

I hope that everyone is safe and well during these

perilous times of the Pandemic. I have been

watching the daily news reports and all the news

reports have not been improving. It’s because of

this fact that I believe the best thing for all Elders at

this time is to stay at home. Due to the contagious

nature of Covid 19 it would not be a good time for

any group gathering of our Tribal Elders. I believe our

Elders are the core of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

and we have many families that need our Elders

to advise and nurture them. While, we as a Tribe

navigate these dangerous and perilous times. We

will learn more ways of safer behaviours and learn to

wear our masks, wash our hands more and practice

safe distancing. In the past history of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe our existence was threatened but

we persevered. In these new conditions and new

environment I urge all Shawnee Elders to follow

safety information to safeguard our health provided

by our Tribal Health Clinics. Stay safe and well.

There will be no meetings until it is considered safe

for a group meeting and anyone have questions

about this decision. Feel free to call any Officers of

the Elders and you can call me.

Sincerely

Twila Parker

(405)229-8052

I would like to

send a Congratulations

to my Great Nephew

Zachary Takacs

Class of 2020

In Phoenix AZ.

From his Alford Family-in Tulsa

AST Emergency Alert

and Critical Information Program

By signing up for the AST Emergency Alert Program, we can provide our

members and employees with information quickly. You will receive alerts on

severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, evacuations,

and other critical matters.

Go to www.astribe.com

On the menu bar, hover on Government

Under Offices and Teams click on

Emergency Management

Click on the AST Emergency Alert Program

banner and follow the prompts to enroll today!

*Please note, you may choose the type of notifications/alerts

you would like to receive.

10 AM - 3 PM

Local News

www. astribe.com

July 2020

Elder Intake Form

ELDER INTAKE FORM

TODAY’S DATE______________________________ REFERRAL SOURCE_____________________

LAST NAME___________________________ FIRST NAME____________________________ MI_______

This project provides support in:

DATE OF BIRTH___________________________ MALE ____ FEMALE____ VETERAN ___YES ___NO



Extending an out outreach through community partnerships to increase

awareness of Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in the community.



Increasing the participation of youth, parents, tribal leaders, and health providers in developing mental health service and treatment options based on the

cultural values and practice of the Native community.

CITY___________________ STATE_____ ZIP CODE________ PHONE NUMBER ____________________

SINGLE ____MARRIED ____ DIVORCED/SEPARATED

___WIDOWED ___ WIDOWER____



Easing the impacts of substance use, mental health illnesses, and trauma in

native communities.

NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (1)

_________________________________________________PHONE____________________________



Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood.

NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (2)

Linda Gouge

Grant Coordinator

405-701-7995

Grant Project Director

405-701-7989

SPOUSE’S NAME__________________________________ SPOUSE’S DATE OF BIRTH _______________

_________________________________________________PHONE ____________________________

If you would like to know more about our program, please contact us!

Margo Wahpekeche

STREET ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________

PRIMARY LANGUAGE

ENGLISH___ TRIBAL___

OTHER______________________

HOUSING ___ HOUSE ___ APARTMENT __COMMUNITY HOUSING __OTHER EXPLAIN_______________

COMPOSITION ___ LIVES ALONE ___ LIVES WITH SPOUSE ___LIVES WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS

___OTHER EXPLAIN ______________________________________________________

NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD _______ WHO HELPS ___________________________________________

HEALTH HISTORY

___DIABETES

___ ASTHMA

___ALZHEIMER’S

___ARTHRITIS ___CANCER ___DEMENTIA

___CHRONIC PAIN ___HEARING AID ___CHOLESTEROL ___BLOOD PRESSURE

PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION ___Own Car ___Friend ____Public Trans. ___Senior Tran’s __Family

PROSTHETIC DEVICES ___ Walker/Cane__Wheelchair ___Hearing Aid ___Glasses __Dentures ___None

ARE YOU ENROLLED WITH A DIFFERENT TITLE VI PROGRAM? ____ YES ____ NO

IF YES, NAME OF PROGRAM & WHERE LOCATED:___________________________________________

HEALTH CONCERNS ___________________________________________________________________

“This flyer was developed under a grant number SM080181 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions

expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.”

SERVICES CURRENTLY BEING RECEIVED ___________________________________________________

In uncertain times unexpected changes may occur for the safety and wellness

of our patients. Here are ways to ﬁnd out about our closures and updates:

• Check our website asthealth.org

• https://www.astribe.com/ofﬁce-emergency-management (register for “AST

Emergency Alert and Critical Information Program”)

• Following us on Facebook “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System” &

“Absentee Shawnee Tribe”

• Call registration to ensure your phone number is up to date in our system

& request you are enabled for text alerts

• Calling ahead to the facility: Little Axe- 405.447.0300,

Shawnee-405.878.5850, & PlusCare-405.447.0477

• Current patients can sign up for the Healow app to check their

appointment statuses and receive notiﬁcations (use practice code:

JEDEBD, if you need assistance call patient registration)

o SEE HEALOW INFORMATION ADDED

JEDBEBD

Classifieds

July 2020

Help Wanted

Safety Officer X2

Assistant Emergency Manager

Telephone Operator

Medical Assistant X8 -

Housekeeper X3 -

Pharmacy Clerk

Housekeeper

Pharmacist

Optometric Technician

Housekeeper

Floater

Human Resource Clerk

Surveillance Operator X2

Licensed Pharmacy Intern

Health/PRC Specialist/RN

A/R Specialist

Desktop Support Analys

Security Guard

Dental Assistant

RN Case Manager

Dental Hygienist

Police Department

Secretary’s Office

Temp NTE 31 Dec 2020

Health

Building Blocks

Health Little Axe Health Center

Building Blocks

Human Resource

Gaming Commission

AST Shawnee Clinic Contract

Little Axe Health Center

A complete list of opportunities, detailed information and a downloadable

application are available at www.astribe.com/employment. Applications can

also be picked up at the Human Resources Department located at the Absentee

Shawnee Tribal Complex, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.

SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES TO email: HR@astribe.

com fax: 405-273-2710 or mail to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe-HR Department

2025 South Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801

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FOSTER CARE LICENSING COMMITTEE

QUALIFICATIONS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

(a)

A Committee Member may be a member of the Tribe.

(b)

No person shall be barred from serving on the committee because

s/he is an employee, or operates a Foster Home under a State or

Tribal license.

(c)

Each Committee Member shall be at least eighteen (18) years of

age and legally capable of entering into a binding contract.

(d)

No person who has been convicted of a felony or other crime

involving embezzlement, fraud or moral turpitude shall serve

on the Foster Care Licensing Committee. As of May 30th 2001,

background checks will be necessary for each new and/or

reappointed existing committee member.

(e)

Each Committee Member shall take an oath to support and defend

the constitution, rules and regulations of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe.

(f)

It is strongly recommended each Committee Member complete the

application process to become an Emergency Protective Foster

Home and therefore be licensed through the Tribe.

Applicants can apply by picking up the application with your

letter of intent at the Secretary’s office.

As of 02-25-2020, the EC made a decision to

extend the deadline until 01-Nov-2021

for the adult gift cards from 2019.

Please contact the AST Finance department

for more details.

(405) 275-4030 Bralynn Barnes

or email at bbarnes@astribe.com

Foster Care Licensing Committee Application of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Name: ______________________________________________________ CDIB: _____________________

Address: _____________________________________________ City:______________ State:___________

Phone: _________________________________ Email:__________________________________________

Are you 18 or older? Yes No (circle one) Must be at least 18 and able to enter into a contract

Willing to become a Foster Care Emergency Home and become licensed? ____________________________

Are you willing to undergo a background check? ________ Do you have any felony’s? If yes explain: _____

________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you served on any other committees? _____________________________________________________

What is your Highest Education Level? ___________________________________ Major: _______________

ASEDA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Any other information that you believe that will help in the decision to choose our committee by?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the position is to provide high-level administrative support by conducting

research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests and performing

clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging

conference calls and scheduling meetings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•

Manage and maintain ASEDA Staff schedules and meetings.

Communicates with media on needs for public relations activities inclusive of

storylines, photo opportunities, etc.

Creates and implements community related activities for presentations, mail-outs

and other related informational needs.

Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other

documents, using word processing, spreadsheets, database, or presentation

software.

Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their

significance and plan their distribution.

Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.

Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquires.

Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies and maintaining records.

Traveling, on occasion, with and/for ASEDA Staff to various meetings.

Make travel arrangements for ASEDA Staff.

Other duties as assigned by ASEDA Staff.

EDUCTION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and a minimum of two years of professional or technical

administrative experience in business or public administration or an equivalent

combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience

for year of the required education.

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have excellent

computer skills.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Native American Preference/EOE/Drug Free Workplace

References

Name: _______________________________ Phone: ___________ How long have you known? ____________

Each Committee Member shall take an oath to support and defend the constitution, rules and regulations of the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: __________________________

Please include your letter of intent.

The Education Department

is seeking up to three (3)

Members to serve

on the Education Committee.

Please contact the Education Department

with any questions at tresham@astribe.com

or (405) 275-4030 Ext. 6242

As of August 2019 Advertising Rates/Placement have changed

for the Absentee Shawnee Newsletter.

The paper is no longer able to continue with free advertising

space. Thank you! Your continued support and understanding is

a valuable asset!

Sherman Tiger

AST Media Director

stiger@astribe.com

405-598-1279

www. astribe.com

Health Care News

July 2020

Tribal News

July 2020

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Crowds lined up for general wellness fund application, at the mulitpurpose building

photos by AST Media Department

AST General Wellness Fund Application

Please complete the form below. In order to meet the requirements of a live signature, this form must be mailed to: 2025 S. Gordon

Cooper Drive, ATTN Enrollment Department. Shawnee, OK 74801 or Delivered to the Enrollment department on campus. Checks will

be mailed to the address on the application.

The address on the application must match the address Enrollment has on file.

Please allow 4-7 business days to process payment, once the form is submitted and approved. Checks will be mailed on the processing

cycle of the finance department, this may add a couple of days to the processing cycle.

A VERIFIABLE COPY OF CDIB CARD MUST BE ATTACHED FOR EACH MEMBER

FOR MINORS: A COPY OF LEGAL CUSTODY/GUARDIANSHIP PAPERS (IF APPLICABLE)

*** ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS MUST HAVE A COMPLETED APPLICATION***

ADULT

MINOR

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA

GENERAL WELFARE RELIEF FUND APPLICATION

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has declared

that a General Welfare Emergency does exist due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. All Adult tribal

members who are eighteen (18), on or before June 1, 2020, will be eligible for $3000.00. All

enrolled children, 17 and younger, on or before June 1, 2020 will be eligible for $1500.00

through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding. All tribal

members must meet one or more of the following conditions as a result of the COVID-19

Pandemic: (Please check all that apply)

 Need of Medical Supplies and/or

Equipment

 Financial or Economic needs

 COVID-19 symptoms resulting in

quarantine or social distancing

 Furlough from Employment

 Considered High risk due to medical

health and/or age

 Need of Food items

 Termination of Employment, or

inability to gain employment

 Daycare, School, or any Educational

Institute Closure

 Difficulty in making rental payments,

mortgage payments, and utility

payments.

(INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)

I hereby certify that I have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including but not limited

to the list above.

Name: ____________________________________

Enrollment #: __________________

Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________

Date: _________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________________________

ALL DISBURSEMENTS WILL BE HANDLED ACCORDINGLY AND IN A TIMELY

MANNER.

***DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE***

Date Received: ___________________

Enrollment Verified: ___________________

Finance Verified: _________________

Family Name: ________________________

Amount Paid: ____________________

# of Children: ________________________

Date Paid: _______________________

Verified Child Enrollment: ______________

Check #: ________________________

Temperatures checks were preformed by the

AST Police department at the door, to ensure

the safety of everyone.

Tax Information

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July 2020

FY-2020

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 5/31/2020)

Tax Commission

Fiscal Year 2020 - YTD Tax Collections ( through 5/31/2020)

TAX

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.)

Tobacco Refund

$7,499.91

$8,834.40 $13,276.94

$3,782.80

$0.00

$250,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00

$0.00

$18,216.80 $19,868.77

$8,424.95 $22,071.85 $4,440.11

$3,817.67

$0.00

$4,177.14

$0.00

$746.04

$14,622.24 $15,652.41

$9,718.02 $14,375.66 $15,329.57

$43,922.66

$0.00

$0.00 $38,779.48

$0.00

$8,640.57

$7,320.64

$6,906.11

$6,651.73 $4,373.24

$0.00

$33,394.05

$900,000.00

$73,022.48

$8,740.85

$69,697.90

$82,702.14

$33,892.29

TOTAL TAXES

$346,719.85 $251,676.22 $242,503.16 $335,661.52 $24,888.96 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$1,201,449.71

$201.00 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$1,339.65

0.11%

$347,594.35 $251,745.37 $242,622.16 $335,737.52 $25,089.96 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$1,202,789.36

100%

Miscellaneous

$874.50

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

$69.15

$119.00

$76.00

TAX COMMISSION

~ TAG AGENCY ~

NOW ACCEPTING

Credit/Debit

Effective May 1 2019, the tag office will

be accepting credit and debit cards.

Please note: a convenience fee of 2.75%

will be added.

The AST Tag Office has New Hours!

We are open through lunch!

All day 8:00am - 5:00pm

$0.00

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

COLLECTED

TOTAL

2.78%

74.83%

6.07%

0.73%

5.79%

6.88%

2.82%

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July 2020

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Lt. Governer Ken Blanchard, seen here helping with the AST Elderly

assistant gift cards.

photos by AST Media Department

Maggie Jones, of the AST Media department, Ken Blanchard LT. Governor and

Diana Ponkilla Lt. Governors Executive Administrative Assistant Handed out the

gift cards June 17.

photos by AST Media Department

AST Elderly assistant gift cards in the amount of $155 was

distributed Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in the East parking lot of

bldg. #2. Elders did not have to get out of their car, as they were

processed by Drive up. Thursday, June 18, 2020 AST Elderly

assistant gift cards was distributed at LittleAxe Community Center

9:30am till 2:pm.

You must be 55 and older to participate. The cards are like debit

cards and can be used anywhere, debit cards are accepted

Finance is now handing out the cards.

If you can’t make it out in person, you can still call To Request mail

out (405) 617-4105.

Lt. Governer Ken Blanchard, pausing for a photo!

Oklahoma Department

of Rehabilitation Services

photos by AST Media Department

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Tribal News

July 2020

Happy 57th Anniversary

Kenneth & Bernice Blanchard!

From the Blanchard Kids

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Delivered Paper!

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Title VI

July 2020

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Title VI

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801-0381

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Title VI Department

2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr

Shawnee OK 74801

405-275-4030

CDIB # _______

Grass Mowing ApplicaLon

D.O.B.________

Title VI

Elderly Nutrition Program

The Following are the requirements for this program:

Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members

For many years The Title VI Department has provided gas to mow your lawns. We are upda?ng the

guidelines. The Title VI Grant provides gas as suppor?ve services and for us to provide suppor?ve

service you must be a par?cipant in the Title VI Program.

Must be an Absentee Shawnee Member

Must be 55 years and older

Must be an Title VI Member (have an current intake form for the current year 2020

Handicap/Disabled

Must provide Proof of Residency (uLlity bill must be in applicant’s name)

NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weed eat applicant’s lawn.

Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks, weather permiang. Also, the maintenance workers will not

trim trees or shrubs.

Guidelines:

1. Absentee Shawnee Member

2. Must be 55 years and older

3. Must be an Title VI Member, have a current intake form on ﬁle (FY-2020)

If you have any quesLons, please contact Dos Owings at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6227

4. Must provide Proof of Residency (u?lity bill – in the applicants name)

NAME: __________________________________________________

5. Handicap/Disabled

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________

6. NO RENTAL PROPERTY WILL BE MOWED

CITY: _______________________

As a Title VI Member as long as you are within the guidelines you can put in your applica?on and turn

in your applica?ons to the Title VI Department. As stated on the applica?on: Maintenance will only

mow and weed eat applicants lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks weather permi\ng.

Also, the maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, and will NOT move any items that are in the

way of cu\ng your lawn.

STATE:___________

ZIP: _______

HOME PHONE: ____________________ MESSAGE PHONE: ________________

EMAIL: ______________________________________________________

FINDING DIRECTIONS TO HOME:

This year we are trying to get an early start on our grass mowing list,

___________________________________________________________________

Any ques?ons you can reach me at 405-275-4030 ext. 6227 or email me at dowings@astribe.com

Thomasine Owings____

*DISCLAIMER

Thomasine Owings

Maintenance will not move any items that are in the way of them mowing your yard so if you

are able or can get some help in geang your yard cleaned, will be very much helpful in

maintaining your yard.

JULY 3, AST COMPLEX WILL BE CLOSED TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY

Title VI

WE ARE STILL DOING MONDAYS ONLY, IF THIS CHANGES AT ANY TIME OUR STAFF WILL CONTACT YOU

KEEP COOL, KEEP MOVING, WEAR YOUR MASK, WASH YOUR HANDS…

WE ARE PLAYING BINGO SO IF YOU GET MEALS YOU SHOULD HAVE PAPERS IN YOUR SNACK SACK

MARK THE SPACE FOR THE ACTIVITY YOU HAVE DONE AND RETURN IT THE FOLLOWING MONDAY.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AT 405-275-4030 EXT 6227 OR EMAIL US AT dowings@astribe.com

Sunday

Monday

Lemon Peppered

Chicken

Veggies

Bread/Crisp

Soft Tacos

LTOC

Spanish Rice

Pineapples

BBQ Chicken

Baked Beans

Cauliflower

Peaches

Ham

Scalloped Pot

Veggies

Fluff

Tuesday

Hot Dog

Kraut

Wednesday

Chef Salad

Ham, Chez, Eggs

Cottage Chez

Peaches

Baked Pot.

Ham, chez, onions

Broccoli n Chez

Pudding

Beef Tips n Noodles

Veggies

Mixed Fruit

Egg Roll

Rice

Stir Fry

Pineapples

Chicken Pot Pie

Veggies

Biscuit

NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!

CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-‐275-‐4030

EXT 6227 or 6270

OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

Hominy n Pork

Green Beans

Cake

Baked Zita

Tossed Salad*

Green Beans

Applesauce

Tuna Sandwich

LTOP

Baked Chip

Mandarin Oranges

Thursday

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuit

Meatloaf

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Brussel Sprouts

Bread/Apricots

Chicken Fry

Sandwich

LTOP

Chips/Ice Cream

Friday

Saturday

AST COMPLEX

CLOSED

INDEPENDENCE DAY

OBSERVED

Hoagie Sandwich

LTOP

Mac. Salad

Orange

Beans

W/ Ham

Cornbread

Onions/Crisp

Grits

Sausage Patties

Fruit

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuit

Cereal

Bacon

Toast

Fruit

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuit

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-‐THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM

BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

9AM TO 11AM

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PURCHASED REFERRED CARE NEWS

The AST Purchased Referred Care

Team is here to assist you.

Please follow the PRC guidelines. Keep a copy on hand and update your information.

To update your patient information, please see patient registration.

EMERGENCY AND URGENT

CARE SERVICES

SHAWNEE CLINIC

PURCHASED REFERRED

CARE

HAS MOVED.

We are now located in

SHAWNEE CLINIC (BLDG. 17)

Our phone numbers have NOT changed.

PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined

catchment area and needs emergent or urgent care.

1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300, option 9 for triage.

2. Notify PRC on the next business day or within 72 hours after your

ER visit. Notification does not assure authorization of payment.

However, if you do not notify PRC within 72 hours, your bills will not

be paid.

3. For AST citizens with no insurance, evidence must exist that your

visit was medically necessary. Medical priorities have been established

for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment.

4. For AST citizens with insurance, evidence must exist that a

third-party resource has made the determination such services

were “emergency care” or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include

payment from private insurance.

5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a

copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center

PRC office or the Shawnee Clinic PRC office.

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE

FOR AST CITIZENS

WITH INSURANCE

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE

FOR AST CITIZENS

WITHOUT INSURANCE

PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined

catchment area and has Medicare or private insurance.

PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined

catchment area and does not have insurance.

1. To complete existing PRC patient updates, please

visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center

or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation.

1. You must apply for all resources available to you, such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation,

auto insurance and other personal injury or liability coverage. PRC

staff and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you with the

application process for alternate resources. Failure to exhaust

available or potentially available alternate resources may result in

denial of payment.

For new AST tribal citizens, to become established for PRC services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee

Clinic during regular hours of operation.

2. Notify PRC at least 48 hours prior to appointment date for a

Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be sent to the provider.

3. Inform provider/health facility that AST PRC is a secondary payer/

payer of last resort.

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

a copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health

Center or Shawnee Clinic.

E AS Y A C C E S S

Purchased Referred Care is conveniently located

in Little Axe Health Center and in

Shawnee Clinic, Building 17.

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

Closed on Holidays

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

2. To complete existing PRC patient updates, please visit Patient

Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee

Clinic during regular hours of operation.

For new AST tribal citizens, to become established for PRC services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee

Clinic during regular hours of operation.

3. You must utilize the services provided within AST health clinics

prior to being referred out.

4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to PRC. Services must

be medically approved by an AST Health provider and/or CMMR

Committee.

5. An appointment will be scheduled, and a COB will be sent to the

outside provider.

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

a copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health

Center or Shawnee Clinic.

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BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES

Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic

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Little Axe Health Center

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT

Shawnee Clinic

Glendine Blanchard, PRC Director

Darla Gatzman, PRC Specialist

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Debi Sloat, PRC Deputy Director/RN

April Parton, PRC Health Specialist/LPN

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Flo Mann, PRC Specialist, AST Patients/LPN

Laurie Webber, PRC Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN

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Medical Assistant

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July 2020

Tribal News

Tribal member Jimmy Squire the only golfer representing our tribe and the state of

Oklahoma in the southwest amputee golf association in waco texas wins 1st place in

first division

Absentee Shawnee tribal member Jimmy

Squire was three years old when he

lost his leg in a terrible lawn mowing

accident. Thirty-six years later, he is set

to compete in the first-ever national golf

tournament for the Southwest Amputee

Golf Association.

Squire competed in the SWAGA regional

in Brownwood, Texas June 24 and

25, where he finished first place in the

President’s Flight for his second year in

a row. He shot a 187 both times. It was

unexpected when he won the tournament

in 2016.

“I was eating barbecue and brisket and

they went 3, 2, 1 and when they said

‘First place Jimmy Squire 187’ I dropped

that brisket and I ran,” he said.

The first day of this year’s tournament

wasn’t Squire’s best day on the fairway,

but the turnaround on the second day

earned him the win. It was only fitting

that in the process he would pin a shot for

the first time in his life, narrowly missing

a hole-in-one that would have netted him

a new set of clubs.

“The second day I

really played my

game,” he said. “I was

hitting shots close to

the pin, I was making

my putts, I was on a

par three about 190

yards and I hit the flag

stick with the three

wood and left it about

four inches away from

making a hole-inone... In my 25 years

I’ve never hit the ball and hit the pin,

never. It just happened to happen on the

last day of the tournament.”

This year he was joined by his longtime

friend Greg Dorsey for his first-ever

tournament. Dorsey shot a 196 in the

guest bracket to land him in fifth place.

“I enjoyed it a lot watching how they

played the game of golf with a limb

missing... no legs or whatever,” Dorsey

said.

Being an amputee never stopped Squire

from playing every sport that he could and

competing with anyone that challenged

him along the way.

“To be an amputee and participate in

sports, you were kind of pushed out of

being with the normal kids,” he said.

He has played baseball, soccer and

football and played wheelchair basketball

at Oklahoma State University for a short

time.

At the age of 15, he was revised to a

below-the-knee amputee and made

wrestling his sport of choice, putting

videos on YouTube to inspire others. It

was one of the more difficult sports for

him, he said, because he couldn’t wrestle

with a prosthesis.

“Most of the opponents were kind of

stunned at the time when I took my leg

off and they had to think mentally, ‘He’s

an amputee and I’ve never wrestled an

amputee,’ so it was difficult for them,”

he said.

He blew out his other knee in his junior

year, resulting in two surgeries his senior

year and was revised again

as an above-knee amputee

in 1998.

Sports became a form of

therapy for Squire and is

something that keeps him

going day after day.

“I’m glad sports became a

part of my life because if

not I’d be one of the ones

sitting at home saying ‘I’m

not going to put the leg on

today.’ But I put it on at

6:30 in the morning and don’t take it off

until 11:30 at night,” he said.

That’s not to say he doesn’t take a break

from putting on his heavy leg from time

to time to give his body the rest it needs.

“Sometimes I’ll put it in time out and

that’s where it stays until it’s ready to

come out and for me to put it on,” he said.

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Tribal News

July 2020

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Child Care Development Fund Programs

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok. 74801

(405)432.8411 FAX: (405)878-0156

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AST Child Care Development Fund

(CCDF)

https://www.astribe.com/child-care

La-pe-we-ki-wa ho-ge-wa-pe-fa-yi mi-ti-ge “Lifelong Learning Begins Here”

AST Newsle*er- Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Programs

July 2020

We hope you and your family is doing well. Due to this unprecedented naGonal health emergency we

have been doing what we can to keep the CCDF grant in compliance and learning about what we can do

to assist families in this pandemic. We are sGll accepGng applicaGons for AST Child Care Assistance if you

need child care assistance and would like to apply. The applicaGon is on the AST website under Services/

Child Care. We oﬀer assistance to any NaGve child with a CDIB who live in our service area of Cleveland,

McClain, Oklahoma and Po*awatomie CounGes. The parents or guardians must meet certain income

guidelines but we would encourage anyone to apply. We can also oﬀer services for families who are

unemployed with a three (3) month job search eligibility period. The families can choose any OKDHS

Licensed Child Care Provider that is convenient for them.

We also oﬀer a RelaGve Home Provider care type where a relaGve who lives in a separate residence can

care for an eligible child. RHPs will be approved and tribally licensed based on their applicaGon, passing a

background check and home inspecGons. RHPs will have to meet certain guidelines and follow tribal

standards for care including child to provider raGos. RHPs will also be subject to monitoring visits and best

pracGces through AST Licensing and Monitoring guidelines. We will have the applicaGon and guidelines

on the AST Website under the Services/Childcare page. Applicants who wish to uGlize the RHP will need

to be eligible for AST Child Care prior to RHP approval. Please contact me or LaNora Buswell, CCDF

Specialist, if you have any quesGons.

The AYer School Program unfortunately had to be closed early. We hope to have the program back open

in the fall depending on the guidelines regarding school openings. We will post more informaGon as we

know the details.

Unfortunately, the Summer School Age Program had to be canceled this year due to the pandemic as well.

If you need child care please ﬁll out an applicaGon for child care subsidy or contact us and we can help you

ﬁnd a program that suits your needs.

Our goals through the CCDF grant, Building Blocks enterprise and the AYer School Programs is to provide

quality child care to NaGve and non-naGve children in our communiGes. We do this by our innovaGve

ideas on curriculum and staying abreast of all training and requirements to maintain higher levels of care.

We strive to be the best and be be*er than the best every day.

If you are interested in any of these programs or have any quesGons please feel free to contact me or

LaNora Buswell at the number above or by email, astchildcare@astribe.com.

HEALTH

After School

Program

& Safety

Quality

Child Care

AST Child

Care Subsidy

Assistance

Building

Blocks CDC II

–

Shawnee

COMING SOON:

LICENSE

EXEMPT FAMILY

HOME

PROVIDERS

Building Blocks

CDC III–

Little Axe

Learning

Phone: 405.432.8411

Mobile: 405.432.8411

Fax: 405.878.0156

Email: briana.ponkilla@astribe.com

lanora.buswell@astribe.com

AST Child Care Development

https://www.astribe.com/child-care

La-pe-we-ki-wa ho-ge-wa-pe-fa-yi mi-ti-ge “Lifelong Learning Begins Here”

Ni yi wa! (Thank you)

Briana Ponkilla

CCDF Coordinator

Child Care Services:

AST After School Program (AST ASP) is a tribal entity of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. AST ASP was

A f t e r S c h o o l developed with the after school needs of the community in mind. This program is made possible with

a grant from the AST Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). AST ASP offers planned and self-directed

Program

activities that allow children to socialize with peers, explore their creativity, gain independence, and

acquire self-assurance in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The Center accepts children age

five (5) up to the age of thirteen (13) years old. With regards to public school enrollment, children

enrolled in or through with Kindergarten will be accepted. Please contact us for more information or

visit the website.

Child Care

Subsidy

Assistance

Building

Blocks Child

Development

Center II–

Shawnee

Building

Blocks Child

Development

Center III–

Little Axe

Coming Soon:

License

Exempt

Family Home

Providers

The CCDF Subsidy program allows Native American parents the opportunity to seek quality child care

while they are employed full-time or attending school up to a bachelors degree in a full-time program

with the goal of full-time employment. The purpose of this program is to maintain compliance with the

CCDF guidelines and ensure the proper use of funds. The applicant has the ability to choose a provider that fits their child care needs. They may also enroll in one of our Tribally Operated Centers, Building Blocks CDC, if they have space available. Families will have to fall within certain income guidelines much like OKDHS subsidy. Please contact us for more information or visit the website.

Building Blocks CDC is a child development center with our primary focus being the growth and development of your child including their mind, physical attributes and emotional well being in a positive

learning environment.

Building Blocks CDC is located on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal complex. Our hours are from 7:00 am

to 6:00 pm. We are a curriculum based facility licensed for 90 children. We accept children ranging

from the age of 6 weeks old to 5 years of age. Teachers are required to prepare a curriculum based

lesson plan on a weekly basis introducing a new theme and activities. We offer a variety of activities

for our children including individual developmental goals. Building Blocks CDC is equipped with a safe

room located within our facility as well as monthly fire drills and quarterly tornado drills so we are

prepared in an emergency situation.

Building Blocks main goal is to provide each child with a safe environment as well as a hands-on experience to learning about our surroundings, environment and family values.

Building Blocks CDC III is located in Little Axe at 16051 Little Axe Drive, next to the AST Health Complex. Our hours are from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. We are a curriculum based facility licensed for 100

children. We accept children ranging from the age of 6 weeks old to 5 years of age. Teachers are required to prepare a curriculum based lesson plan on a weekly basis introducing a new theme and

activities. We offer a variety of activities for our children including individual developmental goals.

Building Blocks CDC is equipped with a safe room located within our facility as well as monthly fire

drills and quarterly tornado drills so we are prepared in an emergency situation.

Starting October 1, 2019, AST CCDF Program will begin to accept applications for License Exempt Family Home Providers. Eligible FHPs will be

able to care for family members who meet the AST Child Care Subsidy

qualifications for children who are not living in their homes. FHPs will

need to have certain guidelines/policies in place, such as health and

safety, first aid & CPR, culturally appropriate environment, home inspection and pass a background check to include fingerprints. FHPs will be

paid the daily rate equivalent to a One Star DHS licensed home provider.

AST CCDF Programs

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

(Located across from BBIIShawnee)

SUPPORT GROUP FOR SURVIVORS OF ELDER

ABUSE, CHILDHOOD SEXUAL OR PHYSICAL

ABUSE, DOMESTIC ABUSE , STALKING, SEXTRAFFICKING AND FAMILY SURVIVORS OF

HOMICIDE VICTIMS

TALKING CIRCLE

OUR SUPPORT GROUP ENCOURAGES

PERSONAL HEALING WHILE PROVIDING YOU

WITH SPACE TO SPEAK FREELY AND

HONESTLY ABOUT LIFE EXPERIENCES WHILE

PARTICIPATION IN A CULTURALLY SPECIFIC

HEALING OPTION.

ALL GROUPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL

& ALL ARE WELCOME

FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

6:00PM - 8:00PM (SHAWNEE)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED CALL FOR

LOCATION AND DETAILS- ALL ARE WELCOME

EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

TRIBAL VICTIM SERVICES

WENDY STAFFORD

(405)695-9125

Phone: 405.432.8411

Mobile: 405.432.8411

Fax: 405.878.0156

Email: briana.ponkilla@astribe.com

lanora.buswell@astribe.com

WHEN DO I

CALL 911?

Public Health officials are asking for your help. Your local 911 system (Police,

Fire and EMS) may become overloaded because of patients requesting

assistance when it is not a real emergency.

During this national emergency, we

know and understand how anxious

and overwhelmed people can become.

However, we ask that all Oklahomans

follow the CDC guidance for COVID-19

and not call 911 when there isn’t a real

emergency.

When to Seek Medical Attention:

If you develop emergency warning signs

for COVID-19 get medical attention

immediately. Emergency warning signs

include*:

· Trouble breathing

· Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

· New confusion or inability to arouse

· Bluish lips or face

Call 911 if you have a medical emergency:

If you have a medical emergency and

need to call 911, notify the operator

that you have or think you might have,

COVID-19. If possible, put on a facemask

before medical help arrives.

We understand and appreciate how this

guidance goes against everything that

we have been taught and have come to

expect from our all of our emergency

services. However, the exposure risks are

too high to risk calling EMS unless it is a

true emergency.

STAY HOME.

STAY SAFE.

STAY INFORMED.

*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your

medical provider for any other symptoms that

are severe or concerning.

INFORMATION + UPDATES

CORONAVIRUS.HEALTH.OK.GOV

CALL CENTER: 877-215-8336 OR 2-1-1

T U L S A H E A LT H

This Project was produced by Tribal Victim Services under 2018-VO-GX-0033, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions,

Findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this project are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Tribal News

www. astribe.com

July 2020

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Sexual Assault stats in the

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Domestic Violence Department

405.273.2888

This project was supported by Grant No. 2015-TW-AX-0016 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S.

Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this

publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice,

Office onViolence Against Women.

“While there is no accurate data that represents the rates of domestic and sexual

violence that occurs within the Two-Spirit/Native LGBTQ community, it occurs

all the same. Unfortunately, this lack of data creates the false idea that domestic

violence and sexual violence are not experienced within this community.” (Strong

Hearts https://www.strongheartshelpline.org/abuse-in-native-lgbtq-two-spiritcommunity/)

Please contact the Domestic Violence Department if you have any questions or need

assistance. Our services are available to assist all people regardless of race, gender,

age, sexual orientation or economic status. To receive assistance, the survivor must

currently be in a domestic violence or sexual assault situation and reside within

Oklahoma, Pottawatomie or Cleveland Counties.

SAY YES TO

SUN PROTECTION

SKIN CANCER IS THE MOST

COMMON CANCER IN THE U.S.

ONE in FIVE Americans will develop skin cancer

in their lifetime, and one person dies from melanoma,

the deadliest form of skin cancer, every hour.

SAY NO TO SKIN CANCER

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF SUNSCREENS:

Since exposure to

the sun’s harmful

UV rays is the most

preventable risk factor

for skin cancer,

protect your skin by:

SEEKING SHADE

WEARING PROTECTIVE

CLOTHING

APPLYING SUNSCREEN

TO ALL SKIN NOT

PHYSICAL

SUNSCREEN

CHEMICAL

SUNSCREEN

This sunscreen WORKS LIKE A SHIELD;

it sits on the surface of your skin,

deflecting the sun’s rays.

This sunscreen WORKS AS A SPONGE,

absorbing the sun’s rays.

Look for the active

ingredients ZINC OXIDE and/or

TITANIUM DIOXIDE.

Opt for this sunscreen if you have

SENSITIVE SKIN.

COVERED BY CLOTHING

Look for one or more of the following

active ingredients: OXYBENZONE,

AVOBENZONE, OCTISALATE,

OCTOCRYLENE, HOMOSALATE and

OCTINOXATE.

This formulation tends to be EASIER

TO RUB INTO the skin without

leaving a white residue.

If you have concerns about certain sunscreen ingredients, use

the information above to choose an alternative that works for

you. As long as it’s BROAD-SPECTRUM, WATER-RESISTANT

and has an SPF 30 OR HIGHER, it can effectively protect you

from the sun. Make sure you reapply it every TWO HOURS

when outdoors, or after swimming or sweating.

If you have questions about

how to protect your skin

or choose a sunscreen, talk

to a board-certified

dermatologist or learn more at

SpotSkinCancer.org.

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Bradley, Edward H.

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Brown, Elijah Christopher

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Panther, Chad Phillip

Parks, Keelym Damir

Patton, Qwentis Adarryl

Patty, Twana Marie

Pawpa, Sandra Lorene

Pederson, Rena Little Axe

Peetoom, Joshua Lawrence

Peetoom, William Ryan

Pena, Eric

Perez-Vargas Jr., Juan Manuel

Pfeiffer, Donna Kay

Phillips, Kristian Parker

Pickens, Teddy Ray

Pine, Jaime Ann

Pine, James Francis

Pine, Kaseon James

Pine-Chapline, Isabella Roseanne

Pitner, Sylvia Sue

Polecat Jr., Leroy

Ponce, Autumn Dawn

Ponkilla, Carol Ann

Ponkilla, Debra Jaclyn

Pope, Cree Breeann

Puckitt, Klete Wade

Pugh, Tiffany Ranae

Quiroz, Nina Gail

Ramirez, Antonio Omar

Ramirez, Ashton Kobe

Ramirez, Sawyer Ridge

Ramirez, Tenetke

Rapp, Amelia Irene

Reid, Rebecca Claire

Ricketts II, Jarrod Keith

Rigney, Sylvan Layne

Roach, Drew Wilson

Robertson, Leland Scott

Robison, Caleb Asher

Robison, Christopher Charles

Rodas Lopez, Monica Leree

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Rolette, Makaila Lynn

Ross, Annette Renee

Ross, Gary Willis

Rudloff, Dylan Cole

Runsabove, Wade Mitchell

Sampson, Brayden Louis

Sanchez, Kaleho Yosef

Schulenberg, Esteline Sloan

Schwarz, Loretta Jean

Serena, Lisa Lynn

Shane, Vivian Louella

Shawnee, Coltin Dale

Shawnee, Derrick Joel

Sheely, Padme Leann

Shelton, Anthony Pharrell

Shirk, Deborah Ann

Sills, Patricia Kay

Simpson, Shirley Florence

Sims, Vikki Ann

Slayton, Lester Allen

Smith, Caden Robert

Smith, Caylea Anna

Smith, Curtis Alan

Smith, Katherine Danene

Smith, Kenneth Lee

Smith, Lauren Ashlee

Smith, Leslie Anne

Smith, Lori Beth

Smith, Luke Alan

Snake, Brandon Matthew

Snake, Gerald Kendall

Soap, Austin Jay

Soap, Crystal Diane Moonlight

Soap, Devin Elijah

Solis, Allan Jesus

Spoon, Raelee Grace

Spoon, Ramona Gaye

Spriggs, Chanoa Irene

Spybuck Jr., James Cody

Spybuck, Morganne Faith

Stanley Jr., Denny Atine

Starr, David Martin

Starr, Sheila Renee

Stephens, AnnaMarie Gene

Still, Elijah Noel

Sutton, Sierra Dawn

Switch Sr., Douglas Vaughn

Switch, Kathern Suzzete

Switch, Samuel Tiger

Switch, Voguel Carroll

Talton, Daveon Lee

Tarbox Jr., Matthew Clayton

Taylor, Lena Elaine

Tharp, Deborah Lynne

Thomasee, Lawrence Cy

Thompson, Cheyenne Jada

Thornhill, Taryn MacKenzie

Thorpe, Cyrus James

Thorpe, Jarrett Scott

Tiger Sr., Leonard Gene

Tiger, Cheryl Renee

Tiger, Francis Allen

Tiger, Hermione Essence

Tiger, Mariah Lanay

Tiger, Sherman Lee

Tiger, Sonya Marie

Tiger, Stephanie Nicole

Tiger, Susan Rochelle

Tiller, Shavonne Lynn

Uchida, Micheal Gene

Vasquez, Rebecca Faye

Vega, Lorenzo Antonio

Villanueva, Jorden Lee

Wahpepah, Joshua Gordon

Wakolee Jr., Brandon David

Wakolee, Bernard Wilson

Wallace, Cierra Shawnae

Wallace, Timothy Scott

Warrior, Daniel Adam

Warrior, Donna Carol

Warrior, Hopawaka’Tepwe Norbbie

Warrior, Samuel Norbbie

Wasley, Brenden Salvatore

Watson, Brian Keith

Watson, Jamie Ann

White Jr., Charles Daniel

White, Logan Riley

White, Thomas Wayne

Whitebird, Shelby Gail

Williams, David Arlen

Williams, Jalyn Anissa

Williams, Melanie Marie

Williams, Orin Ray

Willingham, Deidra Marie

Wilson, Justin Dean

Wilson, Marcus Allen

Wolf Jr., Aaron Paul

Wolf, Nevaeh Annalise

Wood, William Thomas James

Worley, Tehia Jane

Yates, Katie Ann

OFFICAL NEWSPAPER OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA

Rep.

Treas.

Secretary

Lt. Gov. Gov.

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

Governor John R. Johnson ......... 6308

Alvina Barnes ............................... 6307

Kim Porter .................................... 6269

Victor Flores ................................. 6301

Lt.Governor Kenneth Blanchard. .... 6253

Diane Ponkilla .............................. 6267

………….................................................6325

Secretary Ezra DeLodge ............. 6289

Fallon Jackson .............................. 6275

Kylia Pinson ................................. 6306

Treasurer Phillip Ellis ................ 6280

Laikyn Roberts............................. 6309

Twyla Blanchard .......................... 6341

Rep Atheda Fletcher .................... 6239

Jennifer Campbell........................ 6240

RECEPTIONIST

.............................................................. 4030

ASEDA

Jeff Rabon................................................. 6335

David Deer................................................ 6263

ATTORNEY

Gary Pitchlynn .................................... 6313

BIA/SELF GOVERNANCE

Michael Deer........................................ 6325

COURT

Chelsea Cope ....................................... 6241

Lea Bettelyoun ..................................... 6260

Ashley Stanley…………………………..6336

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Carol Butler ......................................... 6245

Merry Rodriguez Gift Shop) .................. 6310

Gift Shop....................................................6254

Devon Frazier(THPO) ........................ 6243

Ashley Brokeshoulder ......................... 6312

.............................................................. 6340

Kay Bemo ............................................. 6238

Casey Wilson (Librarian) ................... 6416

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

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

Leslie Harris ........................................ 6326

.............................................................. 6224

Bryisha Payne ...................................... 6315

Taylor Wills ......................................... 6293

Lacey Carey ......................................... 6298

Wendy Stafford ................................... 6226

.............................................................. 6277

EDUCATION

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

Brandon Goodman .............................. 6255

ELECTION COMMISSION

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

ENROLLMENT

Amanda Webb ..................................... 6292

Marla Massey ....................................... 6288

Brittany Coughran .............................. 6290

PROCUREMENT

Misty Griffith .............................................. 6291

Amy Guffey ................................................. 6244

Tara Battise ................................................. 6281

Rebecca Kennedy........................................ 6410

Blake Wiggins ............................................. 6422

Lisa Camren ................................................ 6232

Brayden Queen ........................................... 6339

FINANCE

Jason Murdock ................................................. 6233

Jennifer Crenshaw........................................... 6228

Sandra Burnett ........................................... 6294

Tracey Dickson ............................................ 6279

REALTY

Kymberly Hazlett ........................................ 6250

Charlotte Valero (Director) ....................... 6246

Courtney Green ........................................... 6300 ...................................................................... 6290

Cara Usrey (Probates) ................................ 6248

Holly Davis................................................... 6265

Taylor Carter .............................................. 6247

Colleen Longhorn........................................ 6320

Yecica Gutierrez………..……………………..6420

Bralynn Barnes............................................ 6385

Kimberlee Billie……………….………….........6235

Laina Martin ............................................... 6424

Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi (Grants) ……. .6338

SOCIAL SERVICES

Lu Kindblade (Grants) ............................... 6283

Annie Wilson (Director) ............................. 6311

Kryste Carter (Grants) ............................... 6284

Nancy Edwards ........................................... 6225

Charla Garcia .............................................. 6344

Bronte Pearson (Grants) ............................ 6295 TAX COMMISSION / TAG

Conf. Room .................................................. 6397 Alicia Engler… .......................................... .6257

Shelby White ............................................... 6258

HUMAN RESOURCES

Mindy Longhorn ......................................... 6286

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

...................................................................... 6237

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

Hailey Scroggins .......................................... 6222

Katie Carlaw ............................................... 6346 TITLE VI

Jennifer Dixon ............................................. 6252 Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ............... 6227

Lauren Parish .............................................. 6423 Lula Bettelyoun, Donna Butler, Robert

Schoolfield, Ted Watson, Cindy

ICW

Carpenter……………………...…………...6270

Reagan Abbiss ..................................... 395-4491

Angela Redding .................................... 395-4492 OTHER EXTENSIONS

Sherry Clem.......................................... 395-4493 Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ...................................... 2009

Bldg. 1 Break Rm ....................................... 6305

MAINTENANCE

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

Kevin Kaseca.. ............................................. 6316

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

SheilaOrphan………………………………6331

Finance Conference Rm ............................. 6236

Robert Komacheet, Joe Morton, John Mann

Reta Harjo………………………………….6249 OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

Stephen Fife, Isaac Bettelyoun, Stacy Coon,

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

Duke Blanchard

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

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

MIS

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

HELP DESK ................................................ 3100

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

Travis O’Dell ............................................... 6327

(Barbra Pope)

Donna Cody ................................................. 6402

Building Blocks III LA ........................ 360-2710

Amelia Grass ............................................... 6329

(Skye Foreman)

Fred Brown.................................................. 6342

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

Rafael Rodriguez ......................................... 6332

Human Resources ................................ 275-1468

Kelly Chambers ........................................... 6328

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

(Sherman Tiger)

OEH

...................................................................... 6223 OEH/OEP ............................................. 214-4235

Jarrod Lloyd ................................................ 6229 Police Dept.......................... 275-3200 / 275-3432

Devin Leitka ................................................ 6299 Tax Commission .................................. 481-8600

Kyra Underwood ......................................... 6398 Thunderbird Casino NRM ................. 360-9270

Micah Issacs ................................................. 6230 Shawnee Casino ................................... 273-2679

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

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

Brad Gaylord (Chief) .................................. 6302 LITTLE AXE CLINIC

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

Steven Crisp................................................. 6262 L.A.Plus Care ....................................... 447-0477

Linda Day .................................................... 6261 Dental Clinic ........................................ 307-9704

James Woolbright ....................................... 6276 Diabetes ................................................ 360-0698

...................................................................... 6268 Pharmacy ............................................. 292-9530

Patrol Room................................................. 6278 Resource Center................................... 364-7298

Chard Larman Emergency Mgmt. ............ 6391 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)

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SHAWNEE CLINIC

ALL CORRECTIONS PLEASE EMAIL TO:

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

KCHAMBERS@ASTRIBE.COM

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

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

Last updated: 6/19/20

Rhonda Kaseca .................................... 878-4702

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