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november 2016

“Among The Shawnee”

inside tHis issue
2 - 4 Governor’s reports
5 tax Commission
6-7 elders CounCil
8 ast HealtH report

9 realty department
10 HealtH anounCement
15 veterans event
16 - 17 Zombie run pHotos
18 Halloween Carnival pHotos

78th Semi-Annual
General Council Meeting

Volume 27 No. 54

19 title vi menu
20 - 21 november birtHdays
24 - 25 diabetes & wellness
29 brownfield response proGram
37 foster Care

NOT GUILTY
In the matter of Absentee
Shawnee Tribe vs. Isaac
Gibson Jr. (current Lt.
Governor)
The defendant, Lt. Governor
Isaac Gibson Jr., was found not
guilty on all charges by a jury in
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Court.
In the court case of Absentee
Shawnee Tribe vs. JW Gibson,
as of press time court had just
begun. We will print results in
the next newsletter.

Photo of the AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe and AST Secretary John Johnson at
the General Council Meeting.
The 78th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting was held October 22, 2016 at the
Thunderbird Casino Event Center in Norman, Oklahoma. For those tribal members who
were not able to make the General Council Meeting, a video of the meeting can be found
on the Tribe’s Website: www.astribe.com

Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

Isaac Gibson

Lt. Governor

John Johnson

Secretary

Leah Bates

Treasurer

Anthony Johnson

Representative

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

Governor’s Report
Hello friends, neighbors, relatives and Tribal members at large!
Here in Oklahoma we have been having a series of earthquakes that range
in seismic activity. Last night I heard that earthquakes in Oklahoma are
being triggered by underground disposal of wastewater from oil and natural
gas production. As regrettable as this is underground wastewater disposal
has been going on for decades in Oklahoma. Not long ago I read that a U.S.
Geological Survey in 2015 suggested that the sharp rise in earthquakes in
Oklahoma for the past 100 years could be the result of industrial activity
in our energy rich state. We have a great deal of speculation going on. It
is my hope that conclusive studies will be done so that whatever is causing
this can be corrected and the impact to our environment considered and
regulated. One report indicates that the EPA has yet to institute increased
volume reporting, they have not asked operators to plug back wells out of
the (granite) basement and still have their annual reports filed on paper
for the area of the state the federal agency is responsible for. We need more
accountability by the EPA and increased activity and reporting done by our
Oklahoma Corporate Commission.
Trial
Isaac Gibson
Isaac Gibson, Lt. Governor, was acquitted by our court system on the
charges of embezzlement, fraudulent use of a credit card, misusing public
monies, unlawful official action and criminal conspiracy. This decision was
made through a jury trial that lasted one day. The only thing that can be
said is that it is unfortunate that our Code of Laws is outdated; our judges
aren’t certified through the National Judicial Center or the National Tribal
Judicial Center nor do those who have been ruling on certain cases have
training or education in Indian Law or an in-depth understanding of
Absentee Shawnee tribal law. We need to look at updating our Code of
Laws and ensure that judges appointed by the tribe have both education
and experience of Indian law, tribal law and have judicial training. We also
need to look at the court and its structure. Our building needs modernized,
security updated and court fines aligned with other like sized court systems.

We also need to ensure that any attorney who seeks to practice law in our
court system is authorized by our court. We need to place more focus on
our legal system and offer to aide it so that those who do not abide by our
tribal laws and policies meet with swift justice that is both fair and impartial.
I cannot say with any surety that our current Court system is swift, fair or
impartial based on what has been seen in the recent rulings of the Court.
Role of the Treasurer and Financial Concerns
Recently I was advised by Finance that budgets were due by October
31st. There was no discussion on this date with the Executive Committee
by Leah Bates, Treasurer. Programs were issued out their budgets based
on the 3 year trend that the Treasurer likes to use for our budget process.
The budgets included an email statement that Finance welcomed staff to
come and discuss their budgets. This non-involvement of the Executive
Committee with the department heads is indicative of limited thinking
and poor fiscal management. The Treasurer does NOT provide Financial
Reports at the monthly meeting which is her Constitutional mandated role.
Again, this is part of her Constitutional role. Our Constitution could greatly
benefit from an update but it is the authorized and approved document
that governs our tribe. Without it we have no fundamental guidance or
structure. In our Constitution it does NOT give the Treasurer the right or
the ability to have any other oversight duties or responsibilities other than
for Finance. Prior to moving the calendar year budgets onto our agenda
this next month I will ask several things of Finance:

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1. Full transparency and disclosure of all expenditures as to date of all
programs, departments and elected officials;
2. Full transparency and disclosure on all revenues generated by the tribe
that includes interest from grants and contracts; businesses owned by
the tribe; taxes; contracts and grants;
3. Transparency and disclosure on the Tribe’s current available funds and
projected revenue;
4. Plan of action on how Finance will correct each audit finding.

If you see that I have not placed budgets on the agenda then know that it is
for this reason. It is time we get the Treasurer and Finance to be accountable
and offer full disclosure on both our revenue and expenditures within our
tribal government. And not until that is done will I place budgets onto the
agenda. We may have to look at doing a Continuing Resolution similar to
what the federal government does when there is not a consensus on the
federal budgets yet it may be necessary to ensure we know what the status
is of our funds and how Finance has responded to the 2015 audit findings.
Other Topics/Expressions

following actions were taken:
• Protocols for the Committee were established/approved/signed.
• Provisions - drafts continued to be created by the two work groups on
proposed provision changes.

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Photos from Meetings & Events (Continued on Page 4)

As the Southern Plains Primary Committee Representative I was asked,
in August, to consider hosting the October meeting in Oklahoma. This
opportunity was confirmed at the September meeting and the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe co-hosted this meeting with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation,
Kickapoo Tribe, Sac and Fox Nation and Iowa tribe. The hotel/meeting site
Happy Birthday & Anniversary
was The Grand Hotel and Resort in Shawnee, OK. The meetings began on
To those who have had a birthday or anniversary I extend my warmest Tuesday, October 18th and ran through Thursday, October 20th. Special
regards.
Events were planned by our tribe and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation for
Condolences
two of the three nights. There were approximately 75 attendee’s each day
To those families who may have lost a family member this month I extend and these included the Rulemaking Committee, Committee alternates,
my deepest condolences to you and your family.
support staff, legal counsel, state DOT officials and tribal elected officials
and/or designated staff.
Meetings Attended this Month
If you are interested in learning more about the FAST Act DOT TTSGP
SEPTEMBER 2016
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee this information may be found at: flh.
22nd
Charter School Summit, OKC
fhwa.dot.gov
23rd
CTSA Meeting
In Conclusion
24-27th Tribal Leaders White House Conference
I have 7 months left in Office and I find each day eventful and full of
29th
All Nations Bank Meeting
possibilities. My door is always open (unless I am in a meeting or at a
30th
United Indian Nations of Oklahoma Kansas and Texas (UINOKT)
meeting) and I welcome your visits.
OCTOBER 2016
Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for the
1st
White Turkey Meeting
Future (BFF) - united and together!
3rd
CTSA Exit Audit Meeting
Thank you for your support.
4th
Conference Call Charter School
Executive Committee Meeting
University of Central Oklahoma, Indigenous Day Reception, Edmond,
Oklahoma
10th
University of Oklahoma Indigenous Day
AARP Cowboy Hall of Fame, OKC
11th
AST Housing/ Avedis Foundation Meeting
14th
Meeting Mayor Finley, Shawnee
17-20th Transportation DOT Meeting at the Grand Casino, Shawnee, Oklahoma
21st
8:30 am Meeting with Tribal Member
Zombie Run
22nd
General Council
AST Police Halloween Carnival
24-26th Charter School Conference, Atlanta, Georgia

Zombie Run

NOVEMBER 2016
4th
CTSA Meeting
5th
White Turkey Meeting
10th
Veterans AST, Little Axe Clinic

DOT Meeting

DOT Negotiated Rulemaking Committee
On July 27, a Federal Register Notice was published indicating that
Transportation Secretary, Anthony Foxx, had named 18 tribal and 7 federal
representatives, and alternates, to the Department of Transportation’s
newly formed Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to develop proposed
rules for the Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program (TTSGP). In
my capacity as Governor, of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, I was selected
to represent the Southern Plains Region during this Rulemaking period.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is the lead agency for the
Department of Transportation for this Rulemaking process.
The second meeting was held September 12-15 in Sterling, Virginia. The

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Governor Photos from Meetings & Events (Continued From Page 3)
UNITOK Meeting

University of Oklahoma Indigenous Day

UNITOK Officers: Chairman Bruce Pratt, Pawnee Tribe is
the Treasurer of UNITOK; George Tiger, Creek, President
UNITOK; Margi Gray, Osage, Secretary of UNITOK; Edwina
Butler-Wolfe, Governor Absentee Shawnee Tribe, VicePresident UNITOK

University of Oklahoma President David Boren; Edwina ButlerWolfe, AST Governor; Warren Quenton

AARP Awards Ceremony

Office of the Governor

University of Central Oklahoma Indigenous Day Reception

Jessica New Moon, Student UCO;
Edwina Butler-Wolfe, AST Governor

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Tax Collections
FY-2016
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
(Thru 9/30/16)

FY-2016
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
(thru 9/30/2016)

TAX
CATEGORY

Congratulations Abbe!!!!

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES
TOTAL
COLLECTED

Sales (6%)
$6,629.54
$5,925.93
$6,695.50
$1,102.06 $11,858.67
$3,055.61
$5,189.41
$233.28
$406.29
Gaming % of free cash $100,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $150,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00
$10,799.58 $11,170.30 $7,282.34 $7,690.76
Employee (1%)
$20,005.91 $10,776.88
$7,398.58 $10,826.58 $14,605.02
Severance (8%)
$2,266.67
$1,609.65
$460.78
$919.02
$461.01
$2,698.05
$2,232.26
$1,290.78
$2,064.62
Motor Vehicle
$10,173.81 $16,449.81
$16,519.87 $15,797.40 $12,420.36 $12,691.64 $16,578.05 $12,503.02 $12,592.24
Tobacco Refund
$7,107.73
$1,052.86
$7,697.88 $17,197.56 $14,653.05 $16,595.49 $15,084.70 $13,025.59 $15,117.38

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TOTAL TAXES

$146,183.66 $285,815.13 $238,772.61 $195,842.62 $203,998.11 $145,840.37 $200,254.72 $234,335.01 $287,871.29

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TOTAL COLLECTIONS $146,407.11 $285,960.13 $239,072.61 $196,117.62 $204,063.11 $146,045.37 $200,374.72 $234,556.47 $287,993.79

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Family of Faith Christian School
8th Grade Girls Basketball Team
OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!

Miscellaneous

$223.45

$145.00

$300.00

$275.00

$65.00

$205.00

$120.00

$221.46

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79.87%
5.18%
0.72%
6.48%
5.54%

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Services Available

I can make a sound track for you’re songs, or offer song writing help. Also for those that like singing Karaoke, I can
change the keys to your tracks.

Abbe Owings - 8Th Grade
Basketball Champ

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Congratulations Abbe!!!!

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Honoring Our Past
With Promise for
Our Future
LIFE is Beautiful
Living Meth Free

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Elders Council
The Absentee Shawnee Elders Council recently helped with a Christmas Tree that
will be displayed in the Red Earth Treefest. The tree will be apart of 15 Christmas trees
that will be displayed at the Second Annual Red Earth Treefest.
The tree will be on display November 1st - January 13th at the Red Earth Art Center
located in downtown Oklahoma City.
More info about the Treefest:
The Second Annual Red Earth Treefest features 15 Christmas Trees adorned with
beautiful handmade ornaments created to showcase the diverse Native cultures that
make Oklahoma unique. This holiday season the Red Earth Art Center shares the
rich cultures of Oklahoma’s Tribal Nations during the holidays. Tribal groups from
throughout the state will showcase their beautiful ornaments during this unique
Holiday Exhibit. Come learn about Oklahoma’s Tribes and let their ornaments tell
their story.
Free Admission
Hours: Monday-Friday 10-5 pm, First three Saturday’s in December 10-3 pm.
Red Earth Art Center - 6 Santa Fe Plaza (next to historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel)
Downtown Oklahoma City

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ELDERS COUNCIL
FROM THE AST ELDERS COUNCIL:
Please help the Elders stuff Christmas baskets by bringing donations to the October General Council meeting. We will be
making 30 baskets and will need toiletry items such as shampoo, conditioner, hair brushes, and combs. Thank you for any
donation for it will be greatly appreciated. An application to apply for a basket is published below.
Elders’ Christmas Basket Application for AST Members 55 years and over.
Must reside within the counties of Pottawatomie, Cleveland, Lincoln, and Oklahoma.

NAME: ________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________
PHONE #: ______________________________________________________

Nominated By: _________________________________________________
Reason: Nursing Home, Home Bound, No Transportation within home, Health Issues,
Other: (Please be specific)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Submit Application no later than November 30, 2016
Mail Application to: AST Elders Council
2025 South Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Or Drop-Off Application at the Tribal Complex Building #1/Receptionist
There will be 30 Baskets given out.

Office Use Only:
Date Received: __________________________

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AST HeAlTH SySTem - November 2016
In October, the health system sponsored the health systems’ annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event at both the Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee
Clinics, complete with refreshments, lots of breast cancer awareness information. The 3rd Annual Zombie Run was a huge success, with more people
participating than the last 2 years for a day of activity, music, health education, wellness activities, and good ole’ fashion Halloween fun!
As the flu season rapidly approaches, it is imperative you get your flu shot. Several flu shots were given out at the free flu shot clinic provided at the
General Council meeting in October, and we will also be providing the flu shot at all of our clinics with nurse visits. Tests for the flu are indicating it has
arrived already beginning in September, so please ensure you and your family is protected. The health system encourages everyone in the community to
stay healthy this year by utilizing good personal hygiene, especially with hand sanitation procedures.
As for our offered services and programs, we are excited at the continued success of the MyDNA effort! Special thanks to the parents and elders for
making this a great program in spreading positive prevention messages for youth to avoid underage drinking and provide education to our community
on ill-effects of prescription drug addiction. Also, we are now settled-in and happy to offer expanded services at our new expanded Optometry Clinic
in Little Axe and the Shawnee Clinic’s After Hours Services!
We continue to monitor elder care and high risk fall patients as well as homebound tribal members are always a concern to the Tribe and Health
System. The health system remains a full partner with the Tribe in caring for and coordinating care for any tribal member that is homebound and
has needs that we can help with or service within our scope and authority to do so as a health and wellness system. If you know of any tribal member
who is homebound and needs assistance medically, please contact administration at (405) 701-7621 so we can assist as best possible with resources or
coordinate assistance for these members in need. Thank you all for making our entire staff and employees feel appreciated and for using our services!
Our health system’s most valuable asset is our people! They continue to illustrate excellence for our tribal health system and patient care! I’m always
impressed with and proud of our outstanding star performers, and again this month, we thank them all for their contributions to our patients, their
fellow employees, and the tribe! Employee of the month in October for health was Mrs. Darlene Perryman, HIM Director, for her efforts at continuity
as the health system continues to grow; October Team of the Month: Specialty Clinic Staff for their rapid stand-up and acceleration of specialty services
to our patients; and the October Special Leadership Award: Mrs. Shelby Davis, Business Office, for her adept tracking and coordinating of monthly
revenue totals to the executive team and health boards. The health employees continue to accomplish outstanding feats for our patients and for each
other, taking care of our internal and external customers/patients. Thank you all for making an important difference in the lives and health of all of our
health system’s patients!
Additional health related information:
• PlusCare Clinic/Little Axe area has the ability to treat non-life threatening illnesses
and injuries on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed). This service is extended to
enrolled AST tribal members and other IHS eligible Native Americans who are the ages
of 2 years and up. If you are a new (AI/AN) patient to our health system and are in
need of our PlusCare services, please bring with you, your CDIB card, a second form of
identification, social security card and health insurance card(s), if available. The location
is 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK (former Little Axe Clinic-near Thunderbird
Casino/Norman). The phone number is (405)447-0477. Hours of operation are M-F 9
AM to 9 PM with last walk-in accepted at 8:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM
and holidays are 9 AM to 5 PM (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas) with last walk-in
patient accepted at 4:30 PM.
• Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours/Shawnee area has the ability to treat non-life
threatening illnesses and injuries on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed). This
service is extended to enrolled AST tribal members, Native American Veteran’s, IHS
eligible Native Americans, Medicaid/SoonerCare pediatric patients, and BCBS covered
AST non-Native employees who are the ages of 2 years and up. If you are a new patient to
our health system and are in need of our extended hours services, please bring with you,
your CDIB card, a second form of identification, social security card and health insurance
card(s), if available. The location is 2029 South Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.
The phone number is (405)878-5850. Hours of operation are M-F 5 PM to 9 PM with last
walk-in accepted at 8:30 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM with last walk-in accepted at 4:30
PM and closed Sundays and holidays.
• Emergency Dental Clinic is available every Monday from 8 AM to 11:30 AM at the
Little Axe Health Center. Patients will be evaluated on a first come, first serve basis and
type of emergency care needed. Patients who have suffered trauma or present infection
will be considered before other as well as established patients being considered before new
patients. For more information, please call (405) 447-0300.
• AST/Serviced Health System Native American Veterans: If you are currently
receiving services with the area VA Medical Center, please contact us today to set up an
appointment to have your services established with the AST Health System at either the
Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-5850 or Little Axe Health Center (405) 447-0300.
• If you need CPR training, please contact the AST Health System’s Public Health
Office at (405) 447-0300 for scheduling and training opportunities.
• Contract Health Services (CHS) interactive phone menu helps patients access the
most appropriate service provider by calling (405) 701-7951 at the Little Axe Health

Center. This feature will speed up access to the patients seeking services and follow-up
to their care. We also have Contract Health representatives available at our Shawnee
location. Tribal members are able to call Ms. Flo Mann, LPN or Ms. Laurie Webber, LPN
at (405) 878-5850.
• Customer Service line is (405) 701-7623. Please direct all complaints or compliments
to this line for appropriate attention and/or response. Please be assured that this is the best
way to have each situation addressed, with consistent updates from our Health Staff. After
the investigations of all issues are complete, our Health Director or a Clinic Administrator
will personally contact you with updates, decisions, or question pertaining to your case.
• The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during work
hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality or after hours you may contact Mrs. Dara
Thorpe at either (405) 701-7992 or via cell (405) 481-0815 to start intervention assistance
for tribal youth. If it is an emergency or someone is at risk of harming themselves or
others, please contact 911.
• The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool continues to be a valuable tool with helping
you decide what you need to do for compliance with the act. Please see the ACA tab at
the ASTHA Health Program’s Website: http://www.asthealth.org/aca (Please visit our site
today to find out what you need to do to protect yourself and your family)!
• Emergency After Hours Pharmacy: If you experience an emergent issue after hours
and receive a prescription that needs to be filled that same evening, AST Health has
provided access for Tribal members only at three (3) approved Wal-green locations in
Shawnee and Norman. You will need to submit your prescription and it is mandatory
to identify yourself with your AST CDIB card and other appropriate ID. Then they shall
fill your prescription. You will have a 5-day limited fill on your prescription. Upon
the first work/business day, you can have the remaining balance of your prescription(s)
transferred to your AST pharmacy in either Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill your
remaining balance. The three (3) AST Health approved Walgreen service locations are:
1427 North Harrison Street or at 600 Shawnee Mall Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma or 615
West Main Street, Norman, Oklahoma.
The Little Axe Health Center Drive-Thru Pharmacy is also available for emergency
fills, for tribal members only, from: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00
PM Saturday & Sunday and holidays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding Thanksgiving
and Christmas.
• Social Media: You can follow the AST Health System on Facebook and receive the
most current messages and announcements regarding your tribal health care.

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Realty Department
Reminder:
• All trust land transactions must come through the Realty Office.
• Sales and/or any other trust land transactions must be authorized by the Realty Department and approved
by the BIA.
• Any trust land transactions not involving the Realty Department are invalid.
• Please keep addresses current with the Office of the Special Trustee for Indians @ 1-888-678-6836. This
will allow proper notification to be made to landowners on new leases and other information.
• Please keep addresses current with the Absentee Shawnee Enrollment Department. This allows the Realty
Department to cross-reference landowner addresses with the OST.
• lease visit www.indiantrust.com whereabouts unknown/Oklahoma/Absentee Shawnee Tribe, to see if
you or your relatives are on this list.
• Gift deed transactions will take time to get approved from the BIA.
• Negotiated sales must follow the proper procedures to ensure the transaction is considered for approval.
• A family member of a deceased landowner must initiate the probate process.
If anyone has any questions, please contact the Realty Department @ (405) 275-4030.

PROBATE MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of the Division of the Probate is to compile inventories of the Indian Trust Assets and family
information, and to coordinate the timely distribution of trust assets with the Office of Hearings and Appeals, Land
Titles and Records Office and the Office of Special Trustee.
The Division of Probate gathers information regarding decedent’s family and property and prepares it for
adjudication by the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA). After OHA issues a probate order the Division works
with other trust offices, such as the Office of Special Trustee for American Indians and the Land Titles and Records
Office to distribute assets.
In order for this to happen, the family of the decedent will need to contact the Absentee Shawnee Real Estate
Division (Probate) to start the probate process.
Should you have any questions, please contact Lea Tsotaddle at 405-275-4030 ext. 6248.

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November Walk-In Flu Shots
Shawnee, Oklahoma – If you don’t have time to schedule an appointment for your Flu
shot, the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System has extended walk-in opportunities
for one more week at its main clinics.
For all established patients (6 months of age and up) with our health system, the
vaccinations will be offered at the following locations, dates and times:
1) Tuesday, November 1st

Shawnee Clinic

4:30 PM– 7:00 PM

2) Thursday, November 3rd

Little Axe Health Center

4:30 PM– 7:00 PM

As for the same day, walk-in clinics, Flu vaccines at PlusCare are available for current
patients 9 years old and up during normal PlusCare hours to include the weekends.
They are also available at the Shawnee Extended Hours Clinic for current patients 6
months old and up from 5 pm to 9 pm M-F and 9 am-5 pm on Saturdays.
Influenza (Flu) is a respiratory infection that can cause serious complications,
particularly to young children, older adults and people with certain medical conditions.
Most seasonal flu activity typically occurs between October and May. If you have
additional questions, please call Little Axe Health Center at (405)447-0300, PlusCare
Clinic at (405)447-0477 or Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850.

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ATTENTION PARENTS!!!

ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy
The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide
emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and
throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by
offering educational information and referrals.
Transitional Housing
The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual
Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a
new life.

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Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for
the victim and children may also be available.
Housing and Utility Assistance
Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in
emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility
assistance.
Referral Assistance
Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services
outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program.
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For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee
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POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND

NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED)

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The Healthiest You Possible: Prebiotics & Probiotics
You've probably heard of prebiotics and probiotics, but do you know what they are? Nutrition research has
pinpointed specific functional components of foods that may improve health, and prebiotics and probiotics are
two such substances. Although they are available as dietary supplements, it is not necessary to use special pills,
potions, cleanses or other concoctions to incorporate prebiotics and probiotics into your diet. These "nutrition
boosters" are natural ingredients in everyday food. In fact, focus on the food sources first because they are more
readily available for absorption and digestion. While research continues in this area of nutrition —
investigating how effective and safe these substances are and how much we need to obtain health benefits —
here's what we know now.
What Are Prebiotics and What Do They Do?
Prebiotics are natural, non-digestible food components that are linked to promoting the growth of helpful
bacteria in your gut. Simply said, they're "good" bacteria promoters. That's right, not all bacteria are bad!
Prebiotics may improve gastrointestinal health as well as potentially enhance calcium absorption.
Prebiotics in Your Diet
Prebiotics include fructooligosaccharides, such as inulin, and galactooligosaccharides. But rather than focusing
on these lengthy words, include more prebiotics in your diet by eating these foods like: bananas, onions, garlic,
leeks, asparagus, artichokes, soybeans and whole-wheat foods.
What Are Probiotics and What Do They Do?
Probiotics are the "good" bacteria — or live cultures — just like those naturally found in your gut. These active
cultures help change or repopulate intestinal bacteria to balance gut flora. This functional component may boost
immunity and overall health, especially GI health. For instance, probiotics have been used for management of
irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Some strains of these live cultures may help prevent specific allergy
symptoms, reduce symptoms of lactose intolerance and more. However, effects can vary from person to person.
Probiotics in Your Diet
To obtain more probiotics, enjoy fermented dairy foods including yogurt, kefir products, and aged cheeses,
which contain live cultures (for example, bifidobacteria and lactobacilli). Plus, some non-dairy foods which also
have beneficial cultures including: kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, tempeh and cultured non-dairy yogurts.
What Makes Prebiotics and Probiotics the "Dynamic Duo?"
Ultimately, prebiotics—or "good" bacteria promoters, and probiotics—or "good" bacteria, work together
synergistically. In other words, prebiotics are breakfast, lunch and dinner for probiotics, which restores and can
Accepting
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IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN AD OR ARTICLE:
Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405) 481-0558
or send us an e-mail to
stiger@astribe.com

ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE DUE BY
THE 15th OF THE CURRENT MONTH
UnfortUnately, we can only accept one pictUre per birthday person,
not per birthday wish.
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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS
APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A)
(A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE)

ELIGIBILITY
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ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

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18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

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UTILITY BILL IN YOUR NAME AND/OR SPOUSE’S NAME (SPOUSE MUST RESIDE IN HOME)

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TOTAL RESIDENCE INCOME (MUST NOT EXCEED A MONTHLY NET PAY OF $2,800.00)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
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SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

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CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

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CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE

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CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY,
UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.)

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UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE
WORKER

APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: wwwastribe.com

HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE
SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES

THE OFFICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
& ENGINEERING (OEH&E)

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering
•Tribal Housing Improvements Application
The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing
sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by
utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need”
tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still
suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the
eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the
health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level
by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To
qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must
be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside
within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland,
Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership
by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease
Agreement through the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Reality
Department. Proof of income is not required.
The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of
a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement
of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic
systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/
renovation of city sewer lines and water treatment systems as
needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic
tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance.
If you are having water or wastewater issues or building a
new home and need services please come by our office and fill
out an OEH&E application for assistance.
If your home is under the management of any housing
authority and has not been paid off, you do not qualify
for assistance. Applications for this program are
available online at www.astribe.com and at the
OEH&E building.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:
a.
Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
b.
Income
c.
Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions
d.
Condition of Home
Other Programs available:
•Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program
Applications need to be completed and all necessary
documents attached before the application will be processed.
Applications are available online on the website:
www.astribe.com.
Submit completed application to:
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13
If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at
(405) 214-4235

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Honoring SA MI KI NI KE (Warrior) Veterans
Thursday, November 10, 2016
10:00 A.M.
Little Axe Health Center Lobby

Opening Prayer
Don Schulenburg
Opening Remarks
Mark Rogers, Executive Director
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
Welcome Address
Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor (Invited)
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Introduction of Executive Committee (Invited)
Presentations
Walter Larney, Commander
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Veteran’s Association
Recognition of Veterans
Closing Prayer
Don Schulenburg

15

3rd Annual Zombie Run 5K
5K Run Winners

5K Winners: First Place Seth Travis; 2nd Place Brandon McBride; 3rd
Place Derek Dean; Zombies featured in Winner Photo Kade & Parker
Dean, Gavin O’Rorke.

Pictured are the 1 Mile Walk Winners.

Pictured are the Best Costume Winners - Zombie Flower Girl & Pirate.
Winners photographed with Marla Throckmorton, ASTHS Clinic
Administrator; Mark Rogers, ASTHS Executive Director; AST Police Chief
Brad Gaylord.

16

3rd Annual Zombie Run 5K

17

AST Tribal Police Halloween Carnival Photos

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Sunday

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Hot Ham & Chez
Sandwich
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Smoked Sausage
Cabbage
Carrots
Plums

Beef Fingers
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Bread/Pudding

13

14

20

21
Chicken & Dumplings
Veggies
Cookie

22

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Pork Stir-Fry
Rice
Pineapples

Hamburger
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Tator Tots
Peaches

Wednesday

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Spaghetti
w/ meat sauce
Tossed Salad*
Garlic Bread
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Chicken Tortilla
Soup
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Pears

9

Goulash
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Garlic Toast
Mixed Fruit

16

Baked Potato
Chili, Chez, Onions
Broc n Chez
Mandarin Oranges

23

Boiled Egg
Toast
Cereal

Northern Beans
Steakfries
Onions
Cake

30

Title VI
Closed

Thursday
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Meatloaf
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Green Beans
Applesauce

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Cereal
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Sausage Patty

17

Turkey
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24

Friday
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Oatmeal
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Saturday
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Scrambled Eggs
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Biscuit

25

Pizza Day

19

26

Fish
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Tossed Salad*
Prunes

NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!
CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030
NOVEMBER 6TH EXT 6227 or 6270
OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM
BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

9AM TO 11AM

NOVEMBER 6TH

NOVEMBER 8 ELECTION DAY!!!

NOVEMBER 8 ELECTION DAY!!!

NOVEMBER 6TH

NOVEMBER 6

NOVEMBER 11

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NOVEMBER 8 ELECTION DAY!!!
NOVEMBER 11

NOVEMBER 6

AST Complex will be closed- NO
meals this day.

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NOVEMBER 11

AST Complex will be closed- NO
meals this day.

AST Complex will be closed- N
meals this day.

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meals this day.

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NovemBER 2016 BIRTHDAYS
Aguinaga, Jessika Lyn
Aguinaga, Julia Dawn
Aguirre, Daniel Enrique
Alexander, Tammy Lynn
Alford, Glen Tecumseh
Alford, Reagan Elizabeth
Alford, Rebecca Marie
Alford, Thaddeus Ethan
Alvarez, Amanda Leigh
Araujo, Jonathan Jose
Arms, Cameron Blake
Arms, Dakota James
Atwell, Danielle Elyse
Badger, Casey Mae
Baker, Makaiah Lashaun
Balch, Emily Twila Kay
Bettelyoun, Cathern Mae Marie
Billie, Kathrine
Blanchard, Ashlynn Shay
Blanchard, Cayanna Dee
Blanchard, John Michael
Blanchard, Lisa Ann
Blanchard, Matthew Ryan
Blanchard, Norman Neal
Blocker, Bailey Marie
Boatman, Allyson Lyndi
Boatman, Mark James
Bockoven, Tina Nicole
Boston Sr., Carl Kent
Boston, Arthur Joseph
Box, Jodie Gayle
Bradley, William Lee
Brandon, Sean Patrick
Breeding, Joshua Adam
Brewer, Rockey Darren
Brinson, Allen William
Brokeshoulder, Rita Gayle
Brown, Keyondre Duane
Brown, Shandalyn Shermain
Bryant, Corbin Ash
Bryant, Lorraine Morton
Bryce, Emily Danielle
Buckheart, Felise Maria
Bui, Reilly Paul
Bump Jr., Richard Dewitt
Campbell, Lousetta Spriggs
Carolina, Jammie Leann
Carter, Andrea Dawn
Caudillo, Robert Lee
Chisholm, Cole Nathanial
Collett, Dillon Wayne
Colungo, Antonio Joaquin
Cortez, Alixus Renee
Creek, Kaydence Rae
Crossley, Joseph Tyner
Crow, Anabeth Sophia Ximara
Crow, Randon Matthew
Danner, Latonia Marie
Davis, Eli Joel
Davis, Hannah Starr
Davis, Joshua Lee
Davis, Kayelah Janea Blair
Davis, Rebecca Ann
Day, Darnell Ann
Deere, Karena Louise
Detwiler, Tanya Elaine
Dietrich, Tricia Lynn
Dodds, Cody Ralph
Dolchok, Carole Sue
Donnahoe, Leah Jane
Doussett, Flossie Jean Spoon
Doussett, Gabriella Diane

Downey, Tyler Preston
Draper Jr., Russell Lee
Drywater, Sherry Lyn
Duboise, Rebecca Kay
Eckiwardy, Selena Monica
Edgmon, Pacey Wyatt
Edwards - Fletcher, Atheda
Edwards, Chet
Edwards, Cutke Lashelle R.
Ellis, Phillip Steven
Ellis, Scott R.
Foreman, Robert Wade
Foreman, Thomas Henry
Fuentez, Ariana Yasmine
Garretson, Alayla Danielle
Garretson, Christopher P.
Gibson, Dante` Jamison
Gibson, Pamela Ann
Gibson, Wilfred Lew
Gomez, Petra Maria
Goombi II, John Duane
Goss, Melody Naomi
Gower, Jon Paul
Gray, Jared Christapher
Gray, Jeffrey David
Guttmann, Rosemary (Bradley)
Hadjiconstantinou, Brent Christopher
Hale, Alisha Marie
Harjo, Brittany Marie
Harjo, Jacqueline Rhea
Harjo, Maliyah Kinsley
Harjo, Tawanna Jo
Harman, Amy Marie
Harp-Brown, Tara Rae
Harris, Kallie Dahn
Harvey, Ronnie Troy
Hatcher, Donald Ray
Haumpy, Olivia Huerta
Haumpy, Zaylee Jew`el
Hayes Ponkilla, Briana Cynthia
Heisley, Robert Egan
Hemphill, Justin Travis
Hernandez, Isabella Lois
Herrera Jr., Ruben Pilar
Hicks, Emily Nicole
Hood, Allison Rachelle
Hood, Stefanie Michelle
Hopper, Deborah Ann
Houston, Sheri Lynn
Humphrey, Jo Lynne
Isaacs, Jon Edwin
Jacobs, Tiffanie Marie
Johnson Stephenson, Alyssa Cyndel
Johnson, Anthony David
Johnson, Evan Ryan
Johnson, Jackie Dean
Johnson, Jaylin Lee
Johnson, Michael Thomas
Johnson, Nizhoni Naim River
Johnson, Rayanna Kay
Jones, Easton Allen
Kaniatobe, Guy Eliot
Kaseca Jr., Frank Linn
Keith, Joni Cheryl
Keith, Lisa Gaye
Kilmer, Cheyenne Lashell
Kilmer, Kayla Marlene
Kinnamon Andersen, Sherri Kaye
Kirby, William Hunter
Lalehparvaran, William Majid
Larney, Patti Mae
Larney, Walter Lee

Lasenberry, Khloe Dawn
Leath, Timothy Coates
Leetka, Addysen Grace
Leitka, Devin Lance
Limon Jr., Richard Martin
Limon, Jocelyn Marie
Lindsay, Seth Ryan
Little Axe Sr., Troy Lee
Little Axe, Brandon James
Little Axe, Katherine Pauline
Little Axe, Paiden Taylor
Little Charley, Buck
Little Charley, Kieri Leeann
Little Creek, Lindsey Denise
Little Creek, Lynda Carol
Little Jim, Caleb Frank
Little Jim, Clint Jason
Little, Dee Ann
Little, Lisa Ann
Littlebear, Clifford Newman
Littlebear, Josheau Alan
Littlecreek- Testerman, Skielar D’Wayne
Littlecreek, Sammi Louise
Littlecreek, Sharon Renee
Littlehead, William Bill
Loeks, Betty Lou Marx
Logan, Terri (Sloat)
Longhorn, Joel Boyd
Longman Jr., Henry Daniel
Lovins, Garrett Scot
Lowrance, Eaan Zane
Mack, Darrin Wayne
Mann-Shopteese, Wanda Gayle
Mann, Loretta Lynn
Martin, Skyla Reyann
Martin, Tiffany Ann
Martinez, Clayton Dale
Martinez, Tiana Rae
Masquas, Jeanlene
McBride, Allison Lorraine
McBride, Marshall Dylan
McBride, Travis Eugene
McDaniel, Cody Aaron
McEwin, Henry Bill
McGirt, Ricky Lee
McGonigal, Michael Shawn
McGuire II, Wayne Lloyd
Megehee, Sheyenne Nicole
Miller, Charles Ray
Miller, Kayci Dawn
Mills, Lindsey Gayle
Minnck Larney, Kayla Leeann
Mitchell, Legus Trent
Mitchell, Meegan
Mohawk, Joni Marie
Montgomery, Stephany Sky
Montgomery, Zechariah Cyreke-Dean
Moore, Sophia-Marie Linda
Morlan, Derek Thomas
Morris, Miracle Marie
Morton, James Cristian
Morton, Rebecca Lynn
Muench, Rose Ann
Musick, Dr. Charles Randall
Nail, Andrea Elaine
New Moon, Jessica Lynn
Nice Jr., Jonathon Lee
Novick, Precious Dawn
Ortiz, Isaiah Faustino
Owens, Asher James
Owens, Rhett Patrick
Panther Jr., Donald Eric

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Perez-Vargas, Joel Encarnacion
Pitner-Panther, Eliazbeth La Rayne
Ponkilla, Mary Frances
Preciado, Oscar Gabriel
Ramirez, Tiffany Elyse
Richard, Frances Ann
Roberts, Siera Brooke
Robertson, Velisa Allyn
Robinson, Sieanna Gail
Robison, Laynee Elizabeth
Salazar, John Thomas
Santa Cruz, Briana Danae
Schoenebaum, Daxton Ryder
Sherod, Daemon Marcus
Shields, Brent Fremond
Siemon, Hudson Kennedy
Sinks, Robert Elmer
Sloan, Whitney La Rae
Sloat, Amanda Renee
Sloat, Jami Lynn
Smith, Alfred L.
Smith, Anna Mae
Smith, Carolina Elizabeth
Smith, Garett Allen
Smith, Taylor Logan
Snakeman, Sandra Kay
Soap, Taziah Jayson Lee
Spoon, Ariana Nicole
Spoon, Christopher Scott
Spoon, Joel Lee
Spoon, Kolee Raye
Spoon, Tresha Dawn
Squire, Lauresa Cerise
Squire, Michael Lee
Stacy, Daelin Shey
Stewart, Arvel Eugene
Stinger, Elizabeth Juanita
Stoliby, Daniel A
Stone, Heide Nichole
Stuckey, Wade Dexter
Switch, McKenzie Ranee
Switch, Michael Dwight
Taylor, Ryan Aaden
Thorpe, Gary Allen
Thorpe, Iris Nahla
Thorpe, Jasper Pristine
Thorpe, Jonah Azariah
Thorpe, Vicki Jo
Tiger, Dion Anthony
Tiger, Joseph Little Chief
Tiger, Nakota Cotcha
Tillery, Trevor Ryan
Tilley, Nelson Vaughn
Tyner Jr., Daniel Ray
Tyner, Michael Roy
Tyner, Wasalee Raine
Upman, Belva Ann
Vasquez, Makai Isaiah
Velez Jr., Marcos Antonio
Villalobos, Francisco Javier
Voyles, Devin Robert
Wakley, Stacy Ann
Wakolee, Garry Lavar
Wakolee, Jerry Lamar
Walker, Kurtis Robert
Walker, Ty Dewayne Owen
Wallis, Coltin Bryan
Wallis, Dawn Marie
Warrior, Aaron Duane
Warrior, Debra Faye
Wasley, Mandella Dawn
Watson, Brent Randall

Watson, Gavin Layn
Watson, McKenna Ann
Weaver, Dylan Micheal
Webb, Paul Kenneth
Werst, Nelda Jayne
Westberry, Justin Doyle
White Jr., Robert
White, Daniel Lee
White, Dustin Lee
Wilburn, Sonya Leigh
Wilkerson, Dorotha Fallon
Williams, Anfernee Isiah
Williams, Ella Ann
Williams, Erik Braden
Williams, Heath Jared
Williams, Katharine Melina
Williams, Nathan Barrett
Wills, Jessica Renae
Wilson-Ongaco, Tristen Xavier
Wilson, Isaac Lane
Wilson, Joseph Scott
Wilson, Savannah Colette
Wolfe, Stormy Ray
Wolfe, Tina Marie
Wyatt, Ashley Dawn
Yandell, Raymond Lloyd
Yoder, Vanessa Lynn

Happy 26th Birthday
Devin "Moe Moe" Leitka
From,
Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Macklyn, Bryson,
Sis, Tom, Sheldon, Shelby, Shelsie, Dae-Dae & Baby D

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY
DAVID JR. & STELLA LITTLE
Love From,
Your Kids,
Keith, Troy & Becky

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Photos from General Council Meeting
held October 22, 2016

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Let us help...
With your cooling bill this summer
If you live in Pottawatomie or Cleveland counties
and have a C.D.I.B. card you may qualify for the
L.I.H.E.A.P Program
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225

Come and apply
Starting in May thru September
2016
The L.I.H.E.P Program will pay for

• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE
• VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE
• CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD
• NOTARIZED TITLE
• NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE or
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
• LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments)
• LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien)

All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is
approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

Department of Social Services
(405) 275-4030, Ext. 6225
Annette Wilson, Social Services

*TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR
ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS*
The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Education Department:

Note: You may be asked to provide supporting
documentation for verification purposes.

These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are available in
hard copy at the Education Department office or for download at www.astribe.com.
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Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a
portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses.
Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year.
Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some
graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients
and one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding
for graduation expenses.
Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at
accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the
calendar year or per program.
Higher Education:
Education Incentive Award Program:
funds for
undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any accredited college
or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and
full-time or part-time status.
Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral
degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding
levels based upon full-time and part-time status.

• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE
• VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE
• CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD
• PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION

Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School
Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline for
application submission is March 31st of each year.

*ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE
VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE
THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS
FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER*

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

Attention:
Applications for fall 2016 must be received or postmarked by June 15, 2016.
All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on
Services and select Education.
For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 1800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com.

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1-4 YEARS
5-8 YEARS
9-12 YEARS
13-16 YEARS
17- OVER YEARS

$0.25 A DAY

$85
$75
$55
$35
$15

Chrissy Wiens
Physical Activities Specialist

Buster Bread
Fitness Manager

Brandon Goodman
Fitness Technician

The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center provides state of the art fitness equipment to help you reach your fitness
goals. The AST Fitness Center is available to AST Diabetes Program patients, all Native Americans and their household
family members, and the AST employees. Our goal is to provide appropriate and educational fitness training to all AST
diabetes patients while promoting a safe, fun, and positive experience. Take some time to come by and visit the Diabetes and
Wellness Fitness Center today! For more information, please contact Buster Bread or Chrissy Wiens at (405) 364-7298.

McKenna Watson
Fitness Technician

AST Diabetes and Wellness Program
The goal of the diabetes and wellness program is to provide a supportive resource to tribal members who are currently diagnosed
with diabetes, or at risk and seeking information and/or support for diabetes and personal health. The program will offer guidance
on healthy lifestyle changes such as eating healthy, exercise tips including workout classes with our two certified trainers, and keys
to reducing stress.
The AST Resource Center fitness room hours are:
Monday-Friday
6:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday
CLOSED
For more information on the many exciting opportunities available for our tribal community please call our clinic at 405-7017977 or visit our website at www.asthealth.org (Then navigate to our Diabetes and Wellness section under the services section.)

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

CLASSES

CLASSES

CLASSES

CLASSES

CLASSES

Cardio Kickboxing
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Circuit Training
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Zumba Fitness
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Circuit Training
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio Kickboxing
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio Kickboxing
12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
Chrissy Wiens
LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY
Full Body Strength
2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Buster Bread
LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY
Circuit Training
5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe Resource Center

Circuit Training
5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe Resource Center

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

“Zumba Fitness”- Fitness, fun, and dance. Learn Zumba dance
moves to get your heart rate pumping!
“Chair Exercise for Elders”- Low-impact strength training utilizing a
chair for elders and beginner fitness levels.

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

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LAND BUY BACK PROGRAM
The Department of Interior recently advised they are expanding their schedule for implementing the Land Buy Back
Program and adding 63 additional locations for the period of 2018 through 2021. This program began making offers in
2013. It has paid over $740 million to individual landowners and restored the equivalent of nearly 1.5 million acres to tribal
governments. This expansion brings the number of locations being planned for the program to 105. This total includes 96
percent of all landowners with fractionated interests and more than 98 percent of both purchasable fractional interests and
equivalent acres in Program eligible areas. There are currently about 245,000 landowners holding approximately 3 million
fractional interests across Indian Country.
The intent of the Buy Back program is to partner with tribal governments to stimulate new opportunities so that tribes
can operate more efficiently, enter into community discussions and create plans that ensure lands stay in trust. The Program
implements the land consolidation component of the Cobell settlement which provided $1.9 billion to purchase fractional
interests in trust or restricted land from willing sellers at fair market value within a ten year window. If a fractional land
interest owner decides to sell their fraction you will receive a payment directly into your individual Indian Money (IM)
account. The lands purchased through this process are immediately restored to tribal trust ownership to benefit the
community and tribal members. In the upcoming months a Program representative will be communicating with our tribe
on the process and its implementation.
Our tribe is on the new expanded Program list and members with eligible fractional interests are encouraged to call the
Trust Beneficiary Call Center (Call Center) at 888-678-6836 and indicate whether you are a willing seller and/or to update
contact information. By registering as a willing seller it does NOT commit you to selling your land, nor will it guarantee
an offer will be extended; it merely identifies your interest and assist in advancing planning. Individual landowners can
contact the Call Center, Office of the Special Trustee or BIA office to learn more about your land and options available
to you. You can also visit the Program site at: https://www.doi.gov/buybackprogram/programimplementation-schedule.
Vocational Rehabilitation Transitional Services

How to Get a Tag

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
History:

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

with disabilities for twenty years and counting, with Transition Services at six years. Our mission is to develop
NEWans
MOTOR
VEHICLE REGISTRATION*
specialized services to American Indian students with disabilities currently making the transition from high school
to work or achieving a post-secondary education.
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new motor
vehicle registrations must be done in person by the Tribal Member. The following is a
we can provide:
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documents
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BILL OF SALE OR SALES CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY FORM (if applicable)
Iowa Tribe VR services area counties. You must also provide documentation from your doctor or physician noting
your disability.
• ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL
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• OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION
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• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE
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through enrollment, BEFORE any new
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registrations or renewals can be processed.

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There are two (2) options available. The following
LOGANis a list of required documents for renewals.
POTTAWATOMIE

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RENEWINGIowa
IN PERSON:
Vocational Rehabilitation
• Current Registration Certificate
P.O. Box 728
OK 74059
• Oklahoma InsurancePerkins,
Verification
Phone: 405-547-2402 ext 168
• Valid Oklahoma Toll
Driver
License
free: 1-888-336-4692
Fax: 405-547-1090
• AbsenteeE-mail:
Shawnee
Tribal Enrollment card
Christa Tsotaddle, Transitional Counselor
ctsotaddle@iowanation.org

RENEWING BY MAIL:
To renew by mail, send check or money order along with the above listed items. Make check or
money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee for all
charged.
1/23/2015 CT returned checks will be
Find us on the Web: www.bahkhoje.com

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WINTER BAZAAR
Benefiting White Oak Ceremonial Grounds

­ Art ­ Crafts ­ Bake Sale ­ More! ­
PLUS

CHILI​ ​LUNCH ​. . . . ​$5

Choice of: Chili, Chili Dog, or Chili Pie (​ dessert and drink included)

Saturday, November 19, 2016
10 a.m. ­ 4 p.m.
Shawnee Tribe Community Building
Miami, OK
(Adjacent to Tribal Offices: 29 S. Hwy. 69A)

Vendor Space Available! ­ $20

LIMITED NUMBER ­ ​First Come, First Served
Vendor applications available at Shawnee Tribal Offices, Miami, OK
OR

CALL ​ ​918/212­0891 (Nancy)
EMAIL ​ ​nancy@ribbonshirtsandmore.com
ewensman@shawnee­tribe.com

VENDOR APPLICATION + $20 FEE ​DUE OCTOBER 21, 2016
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Office of Environmental Health

Brownfield Response Progra m
What is a Brownfield?
The EPA defines a brownfield site as
“...real property, the expansion,
redevelopment, or reuse of which may
be complicated by the presence or
potential presence of hazardous
substances, pollutants, contaminants,
controlled substances, petroleum or
petroleum products, or is mine-scarred
land.”

Do you possibly have a Brownfield
site on your land?
Typical Brownfield Sites Include:
 Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes
 Burned Homes
 Buried Dump Sites
 Open Dump Sites
 A Large Amount of Tires

If it’s possible that you have a
Brownfield site on your property, or if
you know of a possible Brownfield
site, please contact:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Brownfield Response Program
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
( 405) 214-4235
AST.Environmental.Programs@astribe.com

 Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites
 Barrels of Unknown Substances
 Old Service Stations
 Oil Storage Facilities
 Oil/Gas Well Sites

Follow us on Facebook to view and comment
on current and upcoming projects
www.facebook.com/
ast.environmental.programs

 Old Dry Cleaning Businesses

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AAA Oklahoma News Release
www.AAA.com
www.facebook.com/AAAOklahoma
www.twitter.com/AAAOklahoma
Chuck Mai – 405-753-8040 / 405-760-6007 – chuck.mai@aaaok.org
Cristi Goettel – 918-748-1072 / 918-845-4115 – cristi.goettel@aaaok.org

Don’t Get Caught with Your Tires Down
AAA.com/repair

Winter Car Care Checklist
Battery and Charging System – Have the battery and charging system tested by a trained
technician. A fully charged battery in good condition is required to start an engine in cold weather.
AAA members can request a visit from a AAA Mobile Battery Service technician who will test their
battery and replace it on-site, if necessary.
Battery Cables and Terminals – Make sure the battery terminals and cable ends are free from
corrosion and the connections are tight.

Drive Belts – Inspect the underside of accessory drive belts for cracks or fraying. Many multi-rib
serpentine belts are made of materials that do not show obvious signs of wear; replace these belts
at 60,000-mile intervals.
Engine Hoses – Inspect cooling system hoses for leaks, cracks or loose clamps. Also, squeeze
the hoses and replace any that are brittle or feel excessively spongy.
Tire Type and Tread – In Oklahoma, all-season tires work well in our light to moderate snow
conditions, provided they have adequate tread depth. Uneven tire wear can indicate alignment,
wheel balance or suspension problems that must be addressed to prevent further tire damage.
Replace any tire that has less than 3/32-inches of tread. Use the penny test: insert a penny –
Lincoln’s head first – into the deepest part of your tire’s tread. If you can still see the top of
Lincoln’s head, it’s time to invest in a new set of tires.
Tire Pressure – Check your tires’ inflation pressure more frequently in fall and winter. As the
average temperature drops, so will tire pressures – typically by one pound per square inch (PSI)
for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The proper tire pressure levels can be found in the owner’s
manual or on a sticker typically located on the driver’s side door jamb or on the door of the glove
compartment. Also, check your spare, if you have one. Many newer cars come without one.
Air Filter – Check the engine air filter by holding it up to a bright light bulb. If light can be seen
through much of the filter, it is still clean enough to work effectively. However, if light is blocked by
most of the filter, replace it.
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Coolant Levels – Check the coolant level in the overflow tank when the engine is cold. If the level
is low, add a 50/50 solution of coolant and water to maintain the necessary antifreeze capability.
Test the antifreeze protection level with an inexpensive tester available at auto parts stores or go
to a qualified auto tech.
Lights – Check the operation of all headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency
flashers and back-up lights. Replace any burnt-out bulbs.
Wiper Blades – The blades should completely clear the glass with each swipe. Replace any
blades that leave streaks or miss spots.
Washer Fluid – Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir with a winter cleaning solution that has
antifreeze components to prevent it from freezing.
Brakes – If there is any indication of a brake problem, have the system inspected by a certified
technician to ensure all components are in good working order.
Transmission, Brake and Power Steering Fluids – Check all fluids under the hood to make sure
they are at or above the minimum safe levels.
Emergency Road Kit – Carry an emergency kit equipped for winter weather. The kit should
include:
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Bag of abrasive material (sand, salt, clay-based kitty litter) or traction mats
Snow shovel
Flashlight with extra batteries
Windshield washer solvent
Ice scraper with brush
Cloth or roll of paper towels
Jumper cables (and know how to use them)
Extra warm clothing such as gloves, hats and scarves
Blankets
Warning devices such as flares or triangles
Drinking water
Non-perishable snacks for both humans and pets
First-aid kit
Basic toolkit (screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench, duct tape)
Cell phone and car charger cord. Pre-program your phone with rescue apps
(AAA.com/Mobile) and important phone numbers including family and emergency services.

The road to a long car life starts with the owner's manual. Following the vehicle manufacturer's
recommended maintenance schedule found in the owner's manual is the best way to keep a car
running properly and avoid costly repairs.
A not-for-profit, fully tax-paying organization, AAA Oklahoma provides its 395,400 Oklahoma members
with emergency roadside assistance and auto travel services. Plus, the auto club offers members and the
general public a wide range of personal insurance, worldwide travel and financial services at branch
offices across Oklahoma and online at AAA.com. Motorists can map a route, identify gas prices, find
discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance with the AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and
Android. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile.
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HEALTH BOARD
There will be (2) two positions up for renew or new appointment on Health Board, if you wish to be
considered for these openings, please submit contact information, attach a cover letter and resume to AST
Secretary-2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, Ok 74801. You may submit all documents by e-mail to
secretary@astribe.com
Name:___________________________________________ CDIB#:_______________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________________ State/Zip______________________________________
Phone:__________________________________________ Alt Phone:_____________________________________
Email:__________________________________________ Date:___________________________________________

Sec. 4 Qualifications:

At Least (2) two Directors must be AST Tribal members (18 years or older) with Health care experience. All
others Directors must have sufficient professional experience in various fields (e.g. business, accounting, public
service, law, administration, etc.) to contribute productively to the operation of the Board. All appointees are
subject to a background check. No employee or staff member of the Absentee Shawnee tribal health care
system may simultaneously serve on the Board.

OILS

2016 Employee BLS HCP
CPR

Our next generation
is depending on you.

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services will be at the Tribal Court House,
Bldg. #3 each month on the 2nd Thursday from 9am-12pm.
Date

Time

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization
that provides free legal services to low income Native Americans
in Oklahoma. To be eligible for services you must fall within OILS
income guidelines.

Location

January 19, 2016
09:00am to 12:00pm
Conference Room B
February 2, 2016
09:00am to 12:00pm
Conference Room B
March 8, 2016
09:00am to 12:00pm
Conference Room B
April 12, 2016
09:00am to 12:00pm
Conference Room B
May 10, 2016
09:00am to 12:00pm
Conference Room B
June 14, 2016
09:00am to 12:00pm
Conference Room B
July 12, 2016
09:00am to 12:00pm
Conference Room B
August 9, 2016
09:00am to 12:00pm
Conference Room B
September 13, 2016
09:00am to 12:00pm
Conference Room B
October 11, 2016
09:00am to 12:00pm
Conference Room B
November 8, 2016
09:00am to 12:00pm
Conference Room B
December 6, 2016
09:00am to 12:00pm
Conference Room B
Please call Kathy at 7997 or email me at kheldenbrand@astribe.com or
Call Gloria at 7600 or email her at gseeley@astribe.com or
Call Deidre at 7190 or email her at dyarbrough@astribe.com

Contact information:
MAKE TIME. SAVE THE DATE.

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS)
Our legacy depends not only on those who have come before us. But
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third annual Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System Health Fair will
Oklahoma City, celebrate
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good that comes from taking care of our youth. With
1 p.m.-4 p.m. • Friday, July 15, 2016

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

Little Axe Health Center
Telephone:
(405)tainment
943-6457
and exhibits, raffle drawings and more. Join us on July 15!

15951 Little Axe Drive • Norman, Oklahoma

more information, contact Public Health at 405.447.0300.
Telephone: (800)For658-1497

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Facsimile: (405) 917-7060
HEALTH SYSTEM
SHAWNEE CLINIC

Election Commission
FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION:
The following positions will be open for the elections in 2017.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Position
Filing Fee
Governor
$590.00
Secretary
$590.00

Term
Two (2) Years
Two (2) Years

ELECTION COMMISSION:
Position
Filing Fee
Election Commissioner
$132.00
Election Secretary
$132.00
Commission Member #2
$215.00

Term
Two (2) Year (unexpired)
Two (2) Year (unexpired)
Three (3)Year

Fee Amount: Basic fee (Executive Committee $500.00 and Election Commission
$125.00) plus $40.00 Alcohol test, $25.00 Drug test and $25.00 MVR.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A)
An enrolled member of the tribe.
B)
An eligible voter for purposes of voting in tribal elections.
C)
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of the election for
which he/she desires to be a candidate.
D)
Physically reside within the following Counties: Cleveland, Pottawatomie,
Oklahoma, McClain, Garvin, Pontotoc, Seminole, Lincoln or Okfuskee.
E)
In cases where a prospective candidate has been convicted of a felony,
such person shall not be eligible for consideration as a candidate until at
least five (5) years have passed following completion of the penalty for
such conviction(s).
F)
Not more than one (1) member of an immediate family shall be elected to
the same tribal elective body except when running as a candidate for the
same elective position.
Consult the Election Ordinance for Specific/Additional Qualifications.

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Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational
TAG
PRICE
GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25%
Rehabilitation Program
“ S e e t h e Pe r s o n N o t t h e D i s a b i l i t y ”

NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS
Excise Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE
RENEWALS
Years Tagged + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE

History:

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indians since 1994, and transition services to students since 2009. Our goal
is to develop and provide specialized services to American Indian students with a disability. We
want to help these students that are making a transition from high school to work or who are
seeking post-secondary education.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX SCHEDULE

Services Than Can Be Provided:

Depending on an individual’s needs and goals, will determine which services are best for you.
However, some services that we can provide include testing fees such as SATs & ACTs, assistive
devices, evaluations, and various other services.
Qualifications:

Tax
Imposed
$80.00
$70.00
$50.00

Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school,
and must reside in one of the seven counties served by the Iowa Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation Program. You must also provide documentation of your disability and this can include a
doctor’s statement or the IEP or 504 plan from your school.

Years Tagged
1st through 4th year

Counties We Serve:

Kay, Noble, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Lincoln, and Logan
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
Vocational Rehabilitation Program
P.O. Box 728
Perkins, OK 74059

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5 through 8th year
9th through 12th year
13th through 16th
year

Contact: Christa McClellan
Phone: 405-547-5721
Toll Free: 1-888-336-4692
E-mail: cmcclellan@iowanation.org

WE ARE ON THE INTERNET: www.bahkhoje.com

Adminstration
Fee
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00

Total
Fees
$85.00
$75.00
$55.00

Sign up, stay connected.
$30.00
$5.00
$35.00
th
17
year and over
$10.00
$5.00
$15.00
ONLINE PATIENT
PORTAL
for our Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee Clinic
Need to schedule an appointment? Ask a question? View lab results?
Now, Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee Clinic patients can connect
with their health records and care providers via our real-time, secure patient portal. Go to www.asthealth.org/patient-portal to register.
For more help, call your clinic, and we’ll walk you through it.

Install the app
onat
iPhone
or
Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact the AST Tax Commission office
(405)275Android for
real-time access
4030, option 6.
to your health
information

HEALTH SYSTEM

*No tags will issue unless at least one (1) person on the title is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member.
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C O N T R A C T H E A LT H S E R V I C E S N E W S
The AST Contract Health Services
Team is here to assist you.

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

EMERGENCY AND URGENT
CARE SERVICES
CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who
resides in the defined catchment area and needs
emergent or urgent care.
1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300,
option 9 for triage.
2. Notify CHS on the next business day or within
72 hours after your ER visit. Notification does not
assure authorization of payment. However, if you
do not notify CHS within 72 hours, your bills will not
be paid.
3. For AST members with no insurance, evidence
must exist that your visit was medically necessary.
Medical priorities have been established for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment.
4. For AST members with insurance, evidence
must exist that a third-party resource has made the
determination such services were “emergency care”
or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include payment from private insurance.
5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills
at the Little Axe Health Center CHS office or the
Shawnee Clinic CHS office.

CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES
FOR AST MEMBERS
WITH INSURANCE

CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES
FOR AST MEMBERS
WITHOUT INSURANCE

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

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who
resides in the defined catchment area and does not
have insurance.

1. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please
visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe
Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular
hours of operation.

1. You must apply for all resources available to you,
such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, auto insurance and
other personal injury or liability coverage. CHS staff
and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you
with the application process for alternate resources.
Failure to exhaust available or potentially available
alternate resources may result in denial of payment.

For new AST tribal members, to become established
for CHS services, please make an appointment to
see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the
Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during
regular hours of operation.
2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours prior to appointment
date for a Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be
sent to the provider.
3. Inform provider/health facility that AST CHS is a
secondary payer/payer of last resort.
4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider,
please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at
the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic.

EASY ACCESS
Contract Health Services is conveniently
located in Little Axe Health Center and in
Shawnee Clinic, Building 16.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Closed on Holidays
All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm.

2. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please
visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe
Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular
hours of operation.
For new AST tribal members, to become established
for CHS services, please make an appointment to
see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the
Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during
regular hours of operation.
3. You must utilize the services provided within AST
health clinics prior to being referred out.
4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to CHS.
Services must be medically approved by an AST
Health provider and/or CMMR Committee.
5. An appointment will be scheduled, and a COB will
be sent to the outside provider.
6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider,
please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at
the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic.

I M P O RTA N T CO N TAC TS

BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES
Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT
Little Axe Health Center

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT
Shawnee Clinic

Glendine Blanchard, CHS Coordinator
Darla Gatzman, CH Technician
Chelle Foreman, Medical Claims Examiner
Lena Carol, CH Technician
Brenda White-Valdez, CH Technician

Debi Sloat, CHS Coordinator/RN
Sharon Littlecreek, Patient Care Manager/LPN
Jayne Werst, CH Specialist, Medicaid Patients
Kelly Armstrong, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN
Dana Medina, CH Technician
Melinda Ferrell, PBA, Dental Referrals

Flo Mann, CH Specialist, AST Patients/LPN
Laurie Webber, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN
Carrie Stanley, CH Specialist, Medicaid patients/
Medical Assistant

LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER CHS

SHAWNEE CLINIC CHS

405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts)
405.447.0300 (Secondary)

405.878.5850 (Primary)
405.878.4702 (Secondary)

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our Foster Care Committee. If you are interested in becoming part of our
team, please send a letter to the Secretary that states your interest in
becoming a member of our Committee.

FOSTER CARE

>>

Currently there are three (3) openings on
the Foster Care Board. If you are interested
in serving on the board, send your letter of
interest to Secretary Dawsey at the Tribal
Complex, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee,
OK 73801.

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social problems. The story of Native
American people is a complicated
one marked by significant trauma
and atrocities. Often times this
trauma consisted of the removal
of abuse which happened to
these young and vulnerable children in many of these schools resulted in
overwhelming intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief. This trauma which
interrupted the ability to parent has led directly to the most current social
problems that plague Native American communities today including alcohol/
drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse and parenting
deficiencies. All of these problems have contributed to the break-down of
the family unit, leading to the removal of large numbers of Native American
youth from their families. The journey of healing and breaking the cycles which
have been put in place by the historical trauma experienced by generations of
Native Americans requires that the cultural identity for so long denied to these
children be returned. Native American youth have two distinct influences, that
of their family of origin and that of their caregivers. Absentee Shawnee Tribal
Foster Care is in need of homes for children that are in our child welfare system.
Your participation in being a foster parent helps to ensure that these children
have positive connections to their culture which in helps nurture a positive
sense of identification as a Native American. By being willing to do this, you
can be a valuable part of the healing journey that will help strengthen this
next generation of Absentee Shawnee children; in turn, helping those children
become the parents that their children will need them to be. Our children are
our future, what will we have our future be? Will you, as Absentee Shawnee
member, do your part if you are able?
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT, PLEASE CONTACT
JULIANN WILSON ICW/CPS/FOSTER CARE AT 275-4030, EXT. 133.
Racial disproportionality is defined as the over-or
under-representation of certain groups (e.g. racial/
ethnic, gender, age) relative to the group’s proportion
in the general population. Reports conducted in
2008 showed that, compared to other groups, Native
American children were:
•
3 times more likely to be referred to CPS
•
1.6 times more likely to be removed from their
biological homes
•
Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over
two years
•
Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in
guardianships
•
Less likely to be reunited with their biological
parents
The sad reality is that there are not enough culturally appropriate homes for these
children, resulting in the placement of Native American children in homes that do not
share their cultural heritage or traditions. We want to place “our tribal” children in our
own homes, to do this we need tribal members to open their homes and their hearts.
Are you willing to open your heart? Are you willing to open your home?
If so, please contact Julie Wilson ICW/FC/CPS 878-4702 (ext. 133).

WHAT IS A FOSTER CARE WORKER?
Foster care caseworker training involves completing a bachelor's
degree program in social work through a college or university.
Students take courses in psychology, abnormal psychology,
sociology, economics, ethics, child welfare policies and complete a
supervised internship.
The child’s Foster Care Worker needs to be a partner with the foster
parents to ensure that each child receives the full spectrum of
services provided and/or arranged by the Department.
Some aspects of this relationship include the following:
• Sharing information on an ongoing basis regarding the
child’s individual needs, family situation and adjustment to the
foster home
• Encouraging the foster parents to participate in the total
service planning process
• Providing the foster parents the opportunity to discuss the
child’s progress and any unmet needs which they assess
• Providing the foster parent with information, support,
guidance and referrals to other professionals on the child’s
behalf
• Helping the foster family, when necessary, to identify and
obtain services for the foster child; e.g., medical, educational
• Ensuring that the foster family, on the child’s behalf, has
access to all financial resources available to the child while in
foster care.
A Foster Care Worker works in conjunction with Tribal Courts,
Tribal Law Enforcement, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other county
services. Indian Child Welfare’s goal is to ensure the safety of our
tribal children when they placed in foster care. The homes that our
tribal children are placed in must complete Child Welfare Background
Check, OSBI Background Check, Income Verification, Home Study,
and a Physical. Our AST foster homes are licensed by our Foster
Care Committee.
Foster Care Payments are as follows:
0-5 age $14.73 day $441.97 month
6-12 age $17.12 day $513.57 month
12 and over $19.30 day $579.13 month
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE P A Y M E N T, A L L THE A B O V E
M U ST B E M E T A N D TURNED I N TO THE STATE.
O N CE PROCESSED STATE P A Y M E N T W I L L B E ISSUED .
This is just a little information on what type of work a foster care
worker performs on a daily basis. If you are interested in becoming
a foster home, please call 405-878-4030 ext. 133.

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Little Axe

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Oklahoma
After School Program - Shawnee
2025 S. Gordon Cooper
Shawnee, OK 74801
P: (405) 878-0633 F: (405) 878-0156

The AST After School Program (ASP) - Shawnee has opened
as of August 13, 2015. We will be accepting children who
are in Kindergarten
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we will not provide services for school breaks including fall,
winter, spring and summer breaks. The ASP-Shawnee will
have tutors on hand to provide assistance with homework.
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astribe.com or (405) 878-0633.

The AST After School Program (ASP) - Shawnee has opened as of August 13, 2015. We will be
accepting children who are in Kindergarten up to 12 years of age. We will be able to pick up from
Shawnee or Tecumseh schools only. The cost is $25 per child per week. This fee will be able to help
with transportation costs, snacks and supplies the children may need.

Come join us at the AST Resource
Center!!!
Free Tutoring in all subjects!
Games and activities!
Delinquency Prevention!
Healthy Lifestyles!
And Much More!

Open to All Middle School and High School Students

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

Everything is offered with no charge….Little Axe bus will transport
students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents are
responsible for picking students up by 6:00pm.

Duration: Starts August 31st and will run through the school year.
Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm

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For more information and sign up please contact
Blake Goodman at (405) 364-7569

May 21: Percussion Instruments
June 18: Summer Fun in the Car
July 16: Crafts that Blast Off

May 21: Percussion Instruments

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September 17: Pirate Crafts

August 20: Back to School Crafts

October 15:17:Spooky
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October
15: Spooky
Crafts Crafts
November
19: Squawki
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November 19: Squawking Turkey Crafts

Contact me to find out more!
Delana Ayers
Contact me 405-432-7405
to find out more!
Delana Ayers
http://www.marykay.com/dayers4
405-432-7405
http://www.marykay.com/dayers4

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Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secretary

Secretary John R. Johnson ......... 6289
Alvina Barnes ............................... 6275
Jeff Gibson ................................... 6256
....................................................... 6306

Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson........... 6253
Andy Warrior .............................. 6309
Mary Billy..................................... 6267
Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) .................. 6325

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe . 6308
Twila Parker ................................ 6307
Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269
Gia Aitkens ................................... 6263

HUMAN RESOURCES
Cheri Hardeman ................................. 6252
Elizabeth Clark .................................. 6296
Rachael Lankford .............................. 6222
Casey Adams ...................................... 6337

FINANCE
Sam Caruso ......................................... 6282
Amy Hilderbrand................................ 6250
Jenny Ware ........................................ 6279
Holly Davis ......................................... 6265
David Deer ........................................... 6320
Twyla Blanchard ................................ 6233
Jennifer Crenshaw .............................. 6228
Courtney Green .................................. 6300
Misty Griffith ..................................... 6290
Phillip Ellis .......................................... 6280
.............................................................. 6338
Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

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

(After School Program Director)

HORSE SHOE BEND

UPDATED: JUNE 7, 2016

Clinic (Bldg. 17) ............................................. 878-5850
Pharmacy ....................................................... 878-5859
Toll free ................................................1-866-742-4977

OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR.
SHAWNEE, OK 74801

ENROLLMENT
Carly Dyer ........................................... 6292
Kimberly Creek................................... 6288

ELECTION COMMISSION
Emily Longman ................................... 6271

EDUCATION
Admin Asst./Rec .................................. 6255
Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242

(Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand)

Housing ......................................... 273-1050
Human Resources ........................ 275-1468
Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702
Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220
Media ............................................ 598-1279

(Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla)

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE
All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202
ASEDA.......................................... 878-6782
Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341
Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372
Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633

OTHER EXTENSIONS
Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm.................................6294
Bldg. 1 Break Rm.................................6305
Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .......................6330
Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ..........................6311
Finance Conference Rm ......................6236

TITLE VI
Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ........6227
Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ......................6272
Donna Butler ........................................6270
Robert Schoolfield ...............................6270
Ted Watson ..........................................6270

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

TAX COMMISSION / TAG
Alicia Engler.........................................6257
Shelby White ........................................6237
...............................................................6258

SOCIAL SERVICES
Annie Wilson (Director) .........................6225
Tara Battise ..........................................6225

REALTY
Cecil Wilson .........................................6246
Lea Tsotaddle .......................................6248
Colleen Butler ......................................6247

PROCUREMENT
Asaycia Clayton ...................................6291
Sheelby Thorpe ....................................6244
Kayla Ketakea ......................................6281

OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235
Police Dept. ................. 275-3200 / 275-3432
POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432 Thunderbird Casino NRM.......... 360-9270
Brad Gaylord (Chief) ............................ 6302 Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679
Linda Day ............................................ 6261 Tribal Store (Little Axe).................. 364-0668
Ric Mantooth....................................... 6278
LITTLE AXE CLINIC
Jason Brinker ...................................... 6259 Clinic - Medical ............................................. 447-0300
.............................................................. 6232 After hours..................................................... 447-0498
Steven Crisp ........................................ 6278 Clinic - Dental ................................................ 307-9704
James Woolbright ............................... 6278 Diabetes .......................................................... 360-0698
Pharmacy ....................................................... 292-9530
Shawn Crowley ................................... 6276 Resource Center ............................................ 364-7298
Joseph Abbiss ...................................... 6278 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)
Jarrod Vasquez ................................... 6266 SHAWNEE CLINIC

ICW
RECEPTIONIST
Ronelle Baker ...................................... 6375
Lea Bettelyoun..................................... 4030 Julie Wilson ........................................ 6376
.............................................................. 6377
ATTORNEY
Ray Campbell ...................................... 6313 LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER
Robert Komahcheet ..................... 585-8310
COURT
Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) ................ 6241 Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669
Courtney Hodges................................. 6260 MAINTENANCE
Kevin Kaseca ....................................... 6316
CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP
Merry Gift Shop Manager/Rec................. 6243 Reta Harjo ........................................... 6249
.............................................................. 6310 Stephen Fife ......................................... 6234
Ashley Brokeshoulder ......................... 6312 Sherri Yetter, Isaac Bettelyoun, John
.............................................................. 6340 Mann, Cecil Walker
.............................................................. 6238 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance
Suhaila Newport .................................. 6245 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ................... 6331
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MIS
.............................................................. 6264 Rico Coon ............................................ 6328
Michael Berry...................................... 6303
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES
Josh Gibson ......................................... 6329
Kimberly Stephens .............................. 6277 Tom Trimble ....................................... 6327
Jackie Denny ....................................... 6326
Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ........... 6298 OEH
Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6333 Ken Jones............................................. 8845
Taylor Wills ......................................... 6293 Jarrod Lloyd ....................................... 8844
DV Advocate........................................ 6224 Dakota Blanchard ............................... 8843
Lacey Carey ......................................... 6315 Evelyn Pablito ..................................... 8847
Lindsay Hernandez ............................. 6226 Rebecca Diven ..................................... 8848

Treasurer Leah Bates .................. 6239
Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240
Representative
Anthony Johnson ......................... 6287
Trent Norton ................................ 6335

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

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
SPRINGFIELD, MO
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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Ab2df4bbb8b78c9f5. Public record. Not legal advice.