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White Turkey Band of Absentee Shawnee’s

Veterans Pow-Wow November 4th, 2017

TEC-Event Center - Norman, OK

Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

John Johnson

Leah Bates

Lt. Governor

Treasurer

Anthony Johnson

Representative

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

Governor’s Report

Hello my Absentee Shawnee people!

I hope everyone is doing well and that you have taken your flu shot for this year.

It was nice to see everyone at the General Council Meeting on October 28th at the

new Absentee Shawnee Healthcare Multi-Purpose Center. There were a few calls

about the floor space that was needed. Most of the concerns were that the partition

should have been opened to use the additional space. Also, it was mentioned that

our Council meeting is for tribal business and what the tribal officials are doing to

progress. We have listened to your concerns and will be making some adjustments

for the 2018 April General Council Meeting.

As you know Indian Education is one of my concerns, especially, our Native

youth in the public schools. Most recently, I was asked to read my testimony to the

Oklahoma Senate Interim Study at the Oklahoma State Capitol. As we all know

the public school systems is lacking in the area of Indian Studies. The History of

American Indians needs to be placed in a more in-depth curriculum to support

a broad understanding our history and way of life. A bill is being developed to

be introduced in the next Legislative session to implement the teaching of Tribal

Sovereignty and Tribal Histories in the Public Schools.

Additionally, the Oklahoma Indian Chamber of Commerce invited me to sit on

a panel for “Women in Leadership”. There were two other Women Tribal Leaders

that sat on the panel: Mrs. Terri Parton, President, Wichita & Affiliated Tribes of

Oklahoma and Mrs. Debra Dotson, President, Delaware Nation of Oklahoma. It

was an honor to share with the audience of what struggles and hurdles that women

leaders face in modern day politics. One of the questions that were asked was

“Who inspired you to be in leadership?” my answer was “my mother”. Beverly

Jean Longhorn- Butler was a very proud Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member.

She was viewed by the public for having a strong voice and in my eyes a much

respected woman in the community. She was a mother that stood up for all of her

eight daughters and if there was one thing she did it was to make sure we were

taken care of and no one was going to treat us unfairly. Like her, I am passionate

about making sure that the tribe is treating everyone equal.

Recently, during our Executive Committee Meeting on November 15th, a tribal

member asked about an audit that is being conducted at the C-Store. I want to let

everyone know that it is true we are having an audit completed at the C-Store.

When the results come back from the audit, the Executive Committee will sit

down, review the findings and develop a plan of action to remedy any findings

the C-Store may have. As most of you know in the past years the store was not

managed very well but today I am happy to report the C-Store is being managed

with qualified people. However, at some point and time we are going to have to

look at rebuilding or building a new store since the current store has deteriorated

through the years.

Further, we would like to share with our Tribal people that recently the tribe

did buy land located on the SW corner of Highway 177 and Hardesty Road. We

will be sharing with you soon on the usage of the land.

The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, Inc.(UINOKT)

regular Committee Meeting was held at the Absentee Shawnee Health MultPurpose Building with the Tribe hosting. I would like the think the Lt. Governor

Johns Johnson, Treasurer Leah Bender and Representative Anthony Johnson for

attending the meeting. Our topics at the meeting were the Water Rights Case, the

Office of United States Government Accountability Office of Dallas, Texas, update

on Indian Gaming.

The UINOKT Committee had decided that we invite our area State

Representatives, Senators, and couple of Governor Candidates for Oklahoma. List

of speakers:

Hollie Wells, Water Rights Case

Jay Spaan, US Government Accountability

Sheila Morago, Indian Gaming

State Representative Del Krebs, District 26

Senator Ron Sharp, District 17

Gary Richardson, Governor of Oklahoma Candidate

Drew Edmondson, Governor of Oklahoma Candidate

Deb Haaland, Candidate for U.S. Congress (NM)

Lunch was provided by the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas

and Texas. I would like to thank the Absentee Shawnee Health Department for

the coffee, tea, cups. Also thank AST Indian Child Welfare, Absentee Shawnee

Housing Authority, AST Human Resource Department for their donation of

items that was handed out to the membership and guest at the meeting. The AST

Governor Office donated the soda, water, muffins and cookies and door prizes.

Thank you Wynona Coon and Glenna Jones for doing the sign in registration.

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Listed below are the meetings that I have attended:

Governor’s Monthly Meetings

October 2017

19th

1:30 pm -Norman Public Schools Instructional Service Center (draft of

proposed bill)

Task Force Meeting and Interim Study Book

20th

Halloween Safety Meeting- AST Police Department

23rd

Tulsa – Women in Leadership Panel

5:30 pm- TEC Board Meeting

26th

Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech- Stem Program for area Schools

28th

General Council Meeting

29th

9:00 am- CTSA Monthly Meeting

3:00 pm Conference Call- with GAO on tribal consultations how it is working

with ESSA

31st

Attend David Little Funeral Services

November 2017

2nd

10:00 am ribbon Cutting George Fischer Central Plastics Network

Caleb Cochran, SE Field Representative from US Senator James Lankford,

Craig J. Smith, District Director, from Steve Russell Office (came by the

office)

1:30 pm Meeting with Executive Committee on MIS

4th

Absentee Shawnee White Turkey Veterans Pow-Wow (all day)

6th

10:00 am conference call update on the forensic audit on C-Store

8th

Key Note Speaker -Tinker Inter-Tribal Council Native American Heritage

Month

9th

Lunch with area school teachers

10th

Veterans Day (offices closed)- worked 4 hours

13th

General Fund Budget Meeting with Victor Flores (5 departments attended)

20th

Monthly Directors Meeting; Executive Committee Present: Lt. Governor

Johnson and Governor Butler-Wolfe. Directors Present: Indian Child Welfare

Department, Domestic Violence, Media, Human Resource, Enrollment,

Finance, Absentee Shawnee Housing, MIS, Health, Police, Courts, CCDF

Coordinator, Education and Gaming Commission.

I would like to thank the Departments for their reports and seeing the need

of attending the monthly Director’s meeting held the third Monday of each

month.

Conclusion

I want to express my condolences to the David Little Family of their loss. David will be

missed deeply here at the tribe. David was always the guy that would help anyone and

was one of the Veterans that would proudly carry our Absentee Shawnee Flag. He was

a proud Absentee Shawnee tribal member and Veteran.

Pictured L to R: Jenifer Little Sun, Executive Director, Southern Plains Tribal

Health Board, Debra Dotson President Delaware Nation, Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor Absentee Shawnee Tribe Terri Parton President Wichita & Affiliated

Tribes of Oklahoma. Taken at Tribal leader panel, Native America Women

Tribal Leader

Tinker Inter-Tribal Council leaders, from left, Leslie Jones, 566 AMXS,

secretary; Walter Chrysler, president; Eastman Switch, 76 MXSG, director at

large; Absentee Shawnee Tribe Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, guest speaker

at the Native American Heritage Month Luncheon; Audrey Tilley, AFSC,

treasurer; and Andrea Kissinger, 418th SCMS, vice president.

I would like also give my condolences to the Richard Little Family. Richard will also

be missed at the tribe as he was an elected official for the tribe and served as a judge in

our courts here at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe some years ago. Richard was a proud

Absentee Shawnee tribal member and Veteran.

We have lost so many of our Tribal People this year and I want to give my sincere

condolences to you and your family on your loss.

Lastly, the month of December is a very special one to me and my family. It is one that

is full of saving grace, love, and hope. My prayer for each of you during the upcoming

holiday season is that you find peace, love and joy with your families.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas!!!

Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for the Future

(BFF).

Thank you,

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Pictured L to R: Craig Smith, District Director, Of The Honorable Steve

Russell, Congressman, 5th District, Oklahoma, AST Governor Edwina ButlerWolfe and Caleb Cochran, Southeast Field Representative of the office of The

Honorable James Lankford, U. S. Senator Oklahoma. The Absentee Shawnee

Tribe was honored to have these two individuals to stop in to see the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe.

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Pictured L to R: Drew Edmondson, Governor of Oklahoma Candidate, AST

Representative Anthony Johnson, AST Lt. Governor John Johnson, AST Governor

Edwina Butler-Wolfe, State Representative Del Krebs, Senator Ron Sharp, AST

Treasurer Leah Bender. Photo taken at the UINOKT Regular Committee Meeting.

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Pictured L to R: Bruce Pratt, President Pawnee Nation, Treasurer UINOKT, Margo

Gray, Secretary UINOKT, Deb Haaland, Candidate for U.S. Congress (NM),

George Tiger, President UINOKT, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor Absentee

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Elders Corner

Elders Council

Happy Holidays!! November was National Native American Heritage month

and Elders Council members have been busy preparing for Thanksgiving and

Christmas.

National Native American Heritage month had its origins in 1986! Long

time ago!! I took some time and scanned through various articles and proudly

paraphrase some of this valued information. We, Native Americans, by law and

proclamation are recognized as the first inhabitants of the lands that now constitute

the United States. We can proudly say that our rich ancestry and traditions have

contributed to American society of today. The Library of Congress states,

“Many of the foods we eat and the medicines and remedies we use were

introduced by Indians and more than one highway follows an Indian trail.

Indians make contributions in every area of endeavor and American life, and

our literature and all our arts draw upon Indian themes and wisdom. Countless

American Indians have served in our Armed Forces and have fought valiantly for

our country.”

I never tire of hearing this recognition of all American Indians!

I take pride in the fact that many tribes recognize our Veterans who have

fought for America. The AST White Turkey Band Veterans Powwow was held

on November 4 to honor many of our Veterans. The Elders Council contributed

two grocery baskets for its raffle. There were many vendors and attendees to help

make this powwow a success and we thank all who came and helped to honor our

Veterans. Its fundamental values are common to all American Indians…Honor,

Respect, Tradition and Generosity!

Red Earth Treefest! It showcases 25 Christmas trees decorated by Oklahoma’s

Tribal Nations. Elders Council members decorated the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Oklahoma’s Christmas tree at the Red Earth Art Center, Downtown OKC.

Those who attended and helped decorate were: Meredith Wahpekeche, Kathy

Deere, Renea Williams, Dara Thorpe, Jennifer Sloan and Atheda Fletcher. If you

have not visited the Red Earth Art Center, the holidays would be a great time to

make a visit. Tribal groups throughout Oklahoma have their own Christmas tree

with their own ornaments that tell their story. This is a unique Holiday Exhibit.

The Elders Council held its first group trip for 2017. It has been more than two

years since the group has taken a trip and 22 members participated. The primary

focus of the trip was to visit the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa. If you have not

visited the Gilcrease Museum, I highly recommend it as it has a vast selection of

wonderful American Indian artifacts on exhibit as well as a wonderful collection

of art. Lunch was enjoyed at the River Spirit Resort where it proclaims to be

the largest casino buffet in Oklahoma. We can attest that this is the case! The

lunch was very good and cost effective! Also, Veterans were provided with a

free meal! Four of our very own Veterans made this trip, Don Schulenberg,

Esteline Schulenberg, Bill Bayliss and Mark Rogers. A special “thank you” to

these Veterans and many others for their service!! Another special “thank you”

goes out to Mark Rogers and Wynona Coon for volunteering to drive the vans for

this trip.

The Elders Council officers are working diligently on getting ready for Christmas

events and getting ready for 2018! Our goal is to build the Elders Council and

grow its involvement with our tribe and community.

In closing, I provide this quote, “We must become the change we want to see.”

Until next time,

Atheda Edwards-Fletcher

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Election Commission

FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION:

The Filing Period for Elective Office in 2018.

A tribal member may file for office, January 1 to January 10 (excluding

Weekends and Holidays.) Hours to file are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)

and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Potential candidates please consult the Election

Ordinance for the procedures and qualifications when running for elective

office.

The following positions will be open for the Elections to be held in 2018.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Position

Filing Fees

Term

Lt. Governor

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Treasurer

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Two (2) Years

Representative

$590.00

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ELECTION COMMISSION

Position

Filing Fees

Deputy Commissioner

$215.00

Commission Member #1 $215.00

Term

Three (3) Years

Fee amount: Basic Fee (Executive Committee $500.00 and Election

Commission $125.00) plus cost of $40.00 for Alcohol test, $25.00 for

Drug test and $25.00 for Driver’s License Verification (MVR.)

AST HeAlTH SySTem - December 2017

ASTHS December 2017 Monthly Update

The health system is closing the year with several accomplishments, with another exciting one

on the horizon! In 2017, we opened the new Health System Multi-Purpose Building at the

Shawnee Campus, added a new drive-through Pharmacy, and expanded patient care and

services as well as access to specialty services. The health system, with essential leadership

from the Health Boards, Executive Committee (EC), our highly-specialized legal team, and Mr. Scott Miller, SelfGovernance expert, all together updated the nearly quarter century old Tribal Compact with the United States

Government. We also formally submitted the Trust Application through the tribal governance office and EC for

transferring the Little Axe Clinical Complex and Building Blocks into trust land, and completed several upgrades in

technology throughout the health system to better service our patients. We have led several Tribal Health Consultations

and Listening Sessions regarding I.H.S., Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Clinics (I/T/Us) throughout the state as part of

the yearlong budget battle, fighting for state funding of both Medicaid and other services necessary to the tribal

populations for which we serve. We hosted the first ever Native American Panel: Healing Historical Trauma attended by

several tribal members, tribal elders, and tribal leaders as well as the new “Wellbriety” program – all part of an

impressive expansion of focused Behavioral Health community service needs. The health system hosted the first-ever,

state-wide Continuing Medical Education (CME) event on the Shawnee Complex, co-sponsored by the Oklahoma State

Medical Association (OSMA), with focused professional discussion of issues in population health in Indian Country. We

continue to experience record growth in third party revenue, completed the first ever AST College Internship Program

for AST Youths working towards a health career’s profession, and stood up the new Pain Management and Chronic Care

Management Programs. We were awarded the new Caregiver’s Grant for Public Health, had the largest ASTHS Health

Fair in the tribal health system’s history, kicked off the exciting “Smiles Per Mile” Program, and we were awarded a

SAMHSA grant for $1M dollars! As we close out this year, on behalf of the health boards, professional staff, employees,

and our other community partners, we all personally thank all of our patients and their families for a wonderful year,

and wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a very prosperous, “and healthy” New Year!!!

Elder care and advanced aging concerns such as fall risk, monitoring loved ones who live alone, and homebound

health care, remain critical priorities to the tribe and the health system. The health system has and shall continue full

partnership with the tribe in serving and coordinating medical care for any tribal member with a homebound medical

need that falls within the scope and authority of our health and wellness system. If you know any tribal member who is

homebound and needs medical assistance, please contact our health administration office at (405) 701-7621 and we will

be happy to assist with the best possible resources and coordinated care.

The health system’s most valuable resource—our people—displayed outstanding service to our tribal health system!

We are always extremely proud of our outstanding mega star performers, and thank them all for their contributions to

our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe!

Employee of the Month

Team of the Month

Special Leadership Award

Health Employee Awards of the Month

Wynona Coon, ASTHS Transportation Program

MyDNA and Diabetes & Wellness, Zombie Run/Truck or Treat

All of ASTHS Dental Department

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

Executive Director

December

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December

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All Day

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Twitter @ASTHealth & on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org

so, weather closures/delays will be posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health”, Twit

Health and on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.com.

Tax Collections

FY-2017

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 10/31/2017)

FY-2017

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(Thru 10/31/17)

TAX

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

TOTAL

COLLECTED

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

$1,050.71 $10,504.68

$6,327.41 $1,249.55 $11,726.12

$5,626.42 $5,788.21 $6,196.86

$250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $250,000.00 $300,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00

$7,658.64 $21,213.62 $11,265.34 $7,924.08 $15,147.53 $15,133.49 $13,042.41 $11,803.29

$3,310.81

$831.89

$867.28

$658.59 $4,176.63

$1,052.37 $2,297.27

$873.02

$11,861.13 $16,062.81 $19,746.67 $11,107.82 $14,387.88 $13,723.64 $12,730.96 $13,259.04

$2,216.22

$690.73

$649.57

$974.45

$773.32

$3,795.17 $3,787.48 $4,455.66

$6,000.02

$1,077.12

$150,000.00 $250,000.00

$11,235.03 $11,201.14

$2,985.08

$1,990.05

$16,556.62 $11,238.02

$5,274.12

$4,002.32

$0.00

$55,547.10

$2,100,000.00

$125,624.57

$19,042.99

$140,674.59

$26,619.04

TOTAL TAXES

$276,097.51 $249,303.73 $188,856.27 $121,914.49 $296,211.48 $339,331.09 $237,646.33 $286,587.87

$192,050.87 $279,508.65

$0.00

$2,467,508.29

$190.75

$0.00

$1,981.42

0.08%

$192,196.08 $279,699.40

$0.00

$2,469,489.71

100%

Miscellaneous

$516.46

$212.50

$138.10

$140.30

$85.15

$125.15

$220.15

$207.65

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $276,613.97 $249,516.23 $188,994.37 $122,054.79 $296,296.63 $339,456.24 $237,866.48 $286,795.52

$145.21

2.25%

85.04%

5.09%

0.77%

5.70%

1.08%

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 crossreference 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.

NOW Accepting Applications

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

For

PROBATE MISSION STATEMENT

Fall 2016

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.

Deadline for applications is June 1, 2016

For more information, visit Haskell Indian

Nations University website at www.haskell.edu.

Should you have any questions, please contact Lea Tsotaddle at 405-275-4030 ext. 6248.

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.

FROM THE DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE SERVICES (REALTY/PROBATE)

If you are a family member to anyone one on this list of deceased tribal members, please contact the Realty/Probate for information on how to get the probate process

started.

NAME

1. HOOD, Eugene Tyner

2. POWELL, Michael Edward, Sr.

3. PHELPS, Mary Raylee

4. DOOLEY, Charles

5. JOHNSON, Robert “Bobby”, Jr.

6. SPYBUCK, James Cody

7. RUPE, Dorothy Spoon

8. LASENBERRY, Lawrence G.

9. LASENBERRY, Bobby Joe

10. MADDOX, Pamela Gaye Tiger

11. SWITCH, Randall Carroll, Jr.

12. COUCH, Rickie Charles

13. SINKS, Raymond Leonard

14. HERRERA, Aileen L. Mann

15. JOHNSON, Troy

16. KASTL, Richard D.

17. WILSON, James “Jim” Leon

18. EDWARDS, John Laddis

19. SQUIRE, Thomas

20. GUTHERIE, Thomas David

21. BISHOP, Vanessa Kay

22. BEAR, Bonnie Jean Bigpond

23. ENGLAND, Connie Sue Lasenberry

24. LONGHORN, Cynthia A.

25. KASKUSKE, Clara Louise Rolette

26. JAMES, Barbara Cheryl Wilson

27. WAPSKINEH, Shirley

28. BYERS, Shannon Leon

29. GIBSON, Isaac, Sr.

30. ABRAMS, Geraldine Spoon Clifton

31. NEASH, Lonnie Allen

32. WEBSTER, Michael Brice

33. ELEPHANT, Edward E., Jr

34. McCOY, Ramona Cadue (Sloat)

35. WILLIAMS, Billy John

36. TIGER, Roland

37. CUELLAR, Ronald Lee

38. SUMMERS, Dorothy Jean Dirt

39. SWITCH, Charles William

40. RAMIREZ, Helen Gibson

41. WOOD, Judith Ann Masquat

42. LARNEY, Darrell Wayne

43. WILSON, Harold Wayne

44. LITTLE, Edwin Thomas

45. TIGER, Luvenia (Starr)

46. FRAZIER, Mary Ann Gibson

47. PONKILLA, Martin Ned

48. BARNETT, Charles Wayne

49. MCGOWAN, Charles Lee

50. WASHINGTON, Algene Sr.

Here are the guideline that the Probate Office follows:

25 C.F.R Part 15

§ 15.104 - Does the agency need a death certificate to prepare a probate file?

(a) Yes. You must provide us with a certified copy of the death certificate if a death certificate exists. If necessary, we will make a copy from your certified copy for our

use and return your copy.

(b) If a death certificate does not exist, you must provide an affidavit containing as much information as you have concerning the deceased, such as:

(1) The State, city, reservation, location, date, and cause of death;

(2) The last known address of the deceased;

(3) Names and addresses of others who may have information about the deceased; and

(4) Any other information available concerning the deceased, such as newspaper articles, an obituary, death notices, or a church or court record.

§ 15.105 - What other documents does the agency need to prepare a probate file?

In addition to the certified copy of a death certificate or other reliable evidence of death listed in § 15.104, we need the following information and documents:

(a) Originals or copies of all wills, codicils, and revocations, or other evidence that a will may exist;

(b) The Social Security number of the decedent;

(d) Current names and addresses of the decedent’s potential heirs and devisees;

(e) Any sworn statements regarding the decedent’s family, including any statements of paternity or maternity;

(f) Any statements renouncing an interest in the estate including identification of the person or entity in whose favor the interest is renounced, if any;

(g) A list of claims by known creditors of the decedent and their addresses, including copies of any court judgments; and

(h) Documents from the appropriate authorities, certified if possible, concerning the public record of the decedent, including but not limited to, any:

(1) Marriage licenses and certificates of the decedent;

(2) Divorce decrees of the decedent;

(3) Adoption and guardianship records concerning the decedent or the decedent’s potential heirs or devisees;

(4) Use of other names by the decedent, including copies of name changes by court order; and

(5) Orders requiring payment of child support or spousal support.

§ 15.201 - What will the agency do with the documents that I provide?

After we receive notice of the death of a person owning trust or restricted land or trust personalty, we will examine the documents provided under §§ 15.104 and

15.105, and other documents and information provided to us to prepare a complete probate file. We may consult with you and other individuals or entities to obtain

additional information to complete the probate file. Then we will transfer the probate file to OHA.

Since the retirement of Judge Reeh and the departure of ALL the OKC support staff a temporary alignment was made until effective 01/01/2016, further notice.

Our office submits the probate case file to Shawnee Field Office when all documents are received.

FOSTER CARE

THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT OF 1978

The Indian Child Welfare Act is a 1978 federal law. It offers protections to Indian children,

parents, guardians and tribes in cases in which a child has been removed from its home.

The ICWA forces state courts to recognize the political, cultural, and social standards of

Indian tribes and peoples. The Court must consider those standards during any proceeding or placement of the child. The ICWA protects the best interests of Indian children and

seeks to promote a stable, secure Indian family.

Midnight calls, long drives across state and emotional encounters all

make it difficult for social workers in child protection services to really

ever “clock out.” Their job doesn’t end when the typical 40-hour work

week is over. The true nature of the profession requires them to be available at a moment’s notice, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Please Report Child Abuse

You could be saving a child’s life.

PARTIES PROTECTED BY THE ACT

Indian children are those enrolled in a tribe or eligible to be enrolled, with at least one

IF YOU ARE A GRANDPARENT

parent who is a member of an Indian tribe. The ICWA also protects three other parties.

THAT IS RAISING YOUR GRANDFirst, it protects the custodial parents of an Indian child should they be accused of wrong- CHILD YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR

TANF. GRANDPARENTS THAT

doing. The ICWA makes the state courts provide full notice of all hearings, use expert

HAVE LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP

witnesses, and follow a higher standard of proof than in non-Indian cases. The Act also

OF THEIR GRANDCHILDREN

makes the state court appoint an attorney to represent the parents if they are unable to

CAN RECEIVE TANF BY APPLYafford one. Second, the ICWA protects Indian custodians. Indian people who have raised ING FOR “CHILD ONLY” TANF

GRANT WHICH WILL ONLY

a relative child as if they were their own, or people to whom the natural parents have

TAKE IN ACCOUNT THE GRANgiven temporary custody, are entitled to the same type of notice and protections as the

CHILD’S

INCOME/ASSETTS.

natural parents. Finally, the Act protects tribal rights as well. The state court must give

THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN

notice to the tribe and generally follow its recommendations about placement. If these

SERVICES WILL ASK YOU FOR

YOUR INFORMATION, BUT IT

parties’ rights are not protected, the Act allows any of them to overturn the result of the

state court. The ICWA does not apply in three types of cases. It does not apply in divorces WILL NOT BE USED IN THE APPROVAL PROCESS. IF YOU HAVE

or divorce modifications, unless a termination of parental rights is involved or custody is ANY QUESTIONS IN REGARDS

given to someone other than the natural parents. It does not apply if the child in custody TO GRANDPARENTS APPLYING

is accused of a crime. Finally, Oklahoma courts have created a third exception to the law: FOR TANF. PLEASE CALL JULIE

the ICWA does not apply to noncustodial Indian parents who do not support or visit their WILSON 395-4492.

children.

STATE AUTHORITY OVER INDIAN CHILDREN

In some cases, Oklahoma lacks any kind of authority over an Indian child. If the child

lives on trust or restricted land, or in an MHO Housing cluster, or in a dependent Indian

community, the state may not have authority to proceed. Under the ICWA, the case must

be heard in the tribal court. For other Indian children, the state shares jurisdiction with

tribal courts. However, the Supreme Court has said that tribal courts are the preferred

court for Indian children. An Indian parent or tribe may request that a case be transferred

to tribal court for proceedings.

If a child is placed in foster care, the Act requires the state to follow placement guidelines.

The State must follow the Tribe’s Tribal State Agreement and Placement Preferences

“RESPECT THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT BECAUSE OUR CHILDREN ARE

NOT YOURS TO TAKE”

Before placing a child in a non-familial or non-tribal final home, states are required to make what

are called “active efforts” to place the child in an ICWA-compliant situation. These efforts include

mandatory attempts at parental and familial reunification before terminating rights permanently, and

consultation with the tribe in a timely manner.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE DEPARTMENT

Ronelle Baker ICW Director 395-4491

Julie Wilson Child Protective Services/Foster Care 395-4492

Jackie Denny PSSF Program 395-4493

ICW HAS MOVED TO 105 N. KIMBERLY AVENUE

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program

for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

is a federal assistance program of the Food

and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United

States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

for healthcare and nutrition of low-income

pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and

infants and children under the age of five.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING THEIR

GRANDCHILDREN MAY RECEIVE WIC

FOR THEIR GRANDCHILDREN

If you are interested in becoming an

AST foster care home and would like

more information please contact

Julie Wilson

405-395-4492

COMMUNITY MARKET OF POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY

120 S. CENTER ST. SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA. (405) 788-4957

HOURS OF OPERATION

MON. 12:30 TO 5:30 P.M., TUE. 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.

WED. 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., FRI. 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.

(COMMUNITY FOOD BANK)

GOVERNOR BUTLER-WOLFE TRIBAL ADDRESS

TO THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE PEOPLE

JANUARY 13, 2018

11:00 a.m.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL HEALTHCARE

MULTIPURPOSE CENTER

2025 GORDON COOPER DRIVE

SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA 74801

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is seeking

qualified applicants for the position of

TRIBAL SECRETARY.

For more information or to apply please visit

WWW.ASTRIBE.COM/EMPLOYMENT

PLEASE SUBMIT LETTER OF INTENT AND RESUME TO THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

HR@ASTRIBE.COM

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Egg Roll

Stir Fry Veggies

Rice

Pineapples

Cold Cut Sandwich

LTOP

Veggie Soup

Salisbury Steak

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Brussel Sprouts

Mixed Fruit

Beef Tips

& Noodles

Veggies

Mixed Fruit

Meatloaf

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Green Beans

Apricots

Pork Chop

Mac & Tom

Bread

Closed

for

Christmas

Chili Dogs

Chez n Onions

Chips

Pudding

Ham

Scalloped Pot.

Veggies

Cake

Beans

Steakfries

Peaches

Chicken Broc Rice

Casserole

Tossed Salad*

Mandarin Oranges

Manwich

Tator Tots

Jell-O w/Fruit

Stew

Cornbread

Pears

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuit

Boiled Egg

Cereal

Sausage Patties

Scrambled Eggs

Bacon

Toast

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuit

Saturday

Closed for Cleaning

NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!

CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030

EXT 6227 or 6270

OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM

BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

9AM TO 11AM

We are Thankful for the Executive Committee for providing our Title VI Members with Turkeys this Thanksgiving.

December 7

December 25

December 25 & 26 the AST Complex will be closed. NO meals will be served or delivered

December 27-29 Title VI will be closed for cleaning and the homebound will be provided a meal and they will get their meals on December 22.

The Title VI Staff wishes everyone a Happy & Merry Christmas and be careful, be safe and be smart when out traveling.

Just in case we have bad weather this is our Policy:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe – Severe Weather Policy effective December 2013 states:

2. PROVISIONS

a. Prior to normal starting time it will be announced on one of the local television or radio channels that the Absentee Shawnee Tribe is open and/or

closed based on weather severity. The Governor, and/or designee, will report to these channels: Channel 4, 5, 9, Fox 25; Radio- KTOK 1000; KOCK 1520

AM. Formerly the policy has been that when schools in Little Axe and Shawnee are closed then employees would be allowed administrative leave. This

policy seeks to clarify on procedures and gives the decision making process back to the Tribe.

b. On days when weather conditions worsen as the day progresses, the Governor or another Member of the Executive Committee may decide to close

early. In such cases, a decision and an announcement will be made through email to all employees.

TITLE VI HANDING OUT TURKEYS FOR THANKSGIVING

Brunch Social & Prettiest Shawl Contest

Rock-Your-Mocs Day Photos

Free Music Lessons

Guitar • Bass • Piano • Drums

Available to all Native Americans w/CDIB#

For details, call Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health

405-878-4716

David Little Jr.

1941-2017

The family of David Little Jr. would like to thank the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

for the care shown to David during his illness and the sympathy shown to our

family during our loss of David.

To the Tribe for flying flags at half staff.

To the Absentee Shawnee Veterans Association for the service.

To the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health System for his care.

To the maintenance workers who prepared the grounds at Johnson Cemetery.

To the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department, thanks for the escort.

To Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who called, sent a card, brought food

or said a prayer for us, we thank you and appreciate all that was done.

Stella Little and children - Keith, Troy and Becky

Jennie “Boots” Lucy (Mohawk) Snake

(July 14, 1922 – October 28, 2017)

Jennie ”Boots” Snake, 95, of Cushing, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in

Tulsa at the Hillcrest Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born July 14, 1922 to Thomas and Lizzie (Ellis) Mohawk in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. In her

childhood years, she became known as “Boots,” a nickname given to her by her siblings.

Jennie “Boots” grew up in the Pink/Tecumseh area, attending Tecumseh High School. She

married Amos Snake on July 23, 1942, residing in the Little Axe-Tecumseh area and later moving

to Cushing. Together they raised 10 children: Frances, Alvin, Kenneth, Anita, Carolyn, Alta,

Norma, Janet, Steven, and Jana.

Jennie “Boots” was a proud member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. First and foremost she

had an enduring faith and trust in the Lord. She was a very devoted mother and homemaker,

enjoyed gardening, sewing, and most of all cooking. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time

with family, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had worked briefly as a

nurse’s aide, caring for others, which was her greatest gift from God.

She was the youngest of the Mohawk family and lived to be the oldest. She is preceded in death

by her parents, 5 sisters, 2 brothers, husband Amos, and one daughter Frances Ressler. Those left to cherish her memory are her three sons: Alvin

Snake, Kenneth Snake and wife Barbara, and Steven Snake; and her six daughters: Anita Burton, Carolyn Duncan and husband Gene, Alta Helvy

and husband Tony, Norma Snake, Janet Snake, and Jana Snake and husband Stephen Whitebird, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren,

and many loving nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She was laid to rest with graveside services held on Wednesday, November 1st under the direction of Palmer-Marler Funeral Home of Cushing

at the Butler Family Cemetery, in Cushing, with Sam Shane of Stroud officiating. She will be greatly missed.

DECember 2017 BIRTHDAYS

Adams, Alexis Pearl

Adams, Misty Dawn

Aguirre, Carlos Eriberto

Alaee, Beverly Jo

Alford, Blake Tyler

Alford, Larry Dean

Allen, Annabelle Marie

Anderson Reading, Alecia Dawn

Armstrong, Hobart

Ash, Roger Wayne

Atabaigi, Roberta Lynn

Atkinson, Joshua Dean

Atwood, Crystal Dawn

Ayers-Deere, Delana Sue

Ballard, Debra Ann

Bates, Aria Belyn

Bates, Howard Eugene

Bender, Maecie Raelene

Berry, Dakota Trah

Bierd, Jamie Chereese

Bigpond, Bobby Gene

Blackburn, Leland Paul Neasbitt

Blanchard, Ashley Gabrielle

Blanchard, Camenah Joe

Blanchard, Crystal Raylene

Blanchard, Erika MaCale

Blanchard, Johnathan Cole

Blanchard, Mya Aileen

Blanchard, Sustina Marie

Bond, Delsin Wyatt

Bradley, Micah Joel

Bradley, Phillip Monroe

Bradshaw, Mitchell Bryan

Breeding, Matthew Thad

Brokeshoulder, Elk Eli

Brokeshoulder, Glenda Mae

Brokeshoulder, Katrina Sue

Brokeshoulder, Vickie Robin

Brophy, Callie-Kaye Ellice

Brown, Braxton Gilbert

Brown, Charlotte Elaine

Brown, Cochanna Christine

Bruner, Mason Harjo

Bryant Jr., Robert Wesley

Buffington, Alecia Lucinda

Bui, Noreen Fay

Bui, Wiley The

Bullen, Shelly Lisa

Bump, Tonya Lynn

Butler, Wosey Jane

Byers, Sherry Levon

Byington, David Adam

Calladitto, Annika Mone’L

Carpenter, Whitney Rochelle

Chafin, Sierra Nicole

Charley Whatley, Marrissa Ashley

Chisholm, Keegan Conner

Coddington, Emily Elizabeth

Coddington, Krystal Renee

Cody, Dakoda Hunter

Coffee, Larry Ben

Colbert, Braylon Dean

Colungo, Wilma Wildena

Conner, Robert Neal

Coon, Vannessa Rae

Cooper, Beverly Rose

Cortez, La Donna Marie

Cravens, Christopher Dale

Creek, Christopher Samuel

Creek, Jaxon Lee

Creeping Bear, Bobby

Crosswhite, Donna Elaine

Crow, Kimberly Kay

Csoma, Amber Blanchard

Cuellar Jr., Clifford Eugene

Darrington, Taliyah De’ Vine

Daugherty, Samuel Edwin

Davis, Guenevere Tess

Davis, Holly Ann

Davis, Julius Alexander

Davis, Rex Keith

Davis, Scarlett Marie

Davis, Serenity Jean

Day, Anthony Lee

Day, George Michael

Deer, Alena Rose

Deere, Alyssia Lynn

Deere, Gabriel Xavier

Deere, Kathleen Ann

Delodge, Dexter Lee

DeLodge, Genesis Octavia

Delodge, Wayne Lee

Douglass, Christian Jayce

Downs, Che` Kyle

Duran, Anthony George

Ellis Jr., Michael Frank

Ellis, Ciara Renee

Ellis, Jessica Marie

Ellis, Justin Lee

Ellis, Matthew Drew

Elsloo, Lyla Lee

Embery, Isaiah Dwayne

Engledowl, Alexia Michelle

Engler, Alicia Diane

Evans, James Steven

Evans, Steven E

Farris, Stacey Lynn

Felton, Aiden Michael

Florick, Krista Leann

Foreman, Carole Jean

Foreman, Elysabeth Lesleigh

Foreman, Zelda Mae

Fowler, Joanna Marie

Frye, Zoe Ann

Galloway, Daisy Jade

Galloway, Kory Damien

Galloway, Skylar Matthew

Garretson, Christopher Ronald

Garretson, Janis Marie

Gibson Jr., Jeremy Lee

Gibson, Davanee Mina Paralee

Gibson, Garret Henry

Gibson, Lita Danielle

Gibson, Lousetta B.

Gibson, Willie Ray

Gonzalez-Freed, Anthony Wayne

Goodwin, Alissa Mae

Gouge, Jace Joaquin

Graham, Jordan Michael

Grant, Jayden Dewayne

Grass, Billie Jean

Grass, Gage Owen

Griego, Aiyanna Che’la

Gurrola, Arturo Jr

Guzman, Ginger Gaile

Hackbarth, Riley Rain

Hadjiconstantinou, Ty Lucas

Hall, Sarah Jean

Harrison, Andrea Layne (Ellis)

Hartley, Carolyn Curtis

Harvey, Lisa Michelle

Harvey, Nevaeh Nicole

Hatcher, Wade Jeffrey

Haumpy Sr., Willliam Allen

Hawk, Jordyn Marie

Hayes, Jackson Elias

Haymond, J-Lynn Lanea

Hernandez, Landon Jayse

Herrera, Precious Lara

Hill, Dominick Allen

Hill, Keevan Jones

Hixon, Eli James

Holt-Belvin, Brittani Maelynne

Hood, John Michael

Huckaby, Mary Louise Tyner

Innis, Quanah Guy

Isaac, Frances Jane

Jackson, Cheyenne Marie

James, Constance Logan

James, Gregory Dale

Jantz, Evan Blake

Jimerson, Magan Christina

Johnson III, Fauster Calvin

Johnson Jr., Anthony David

Johnson, Brodie Wade

Johnson, Byron Mack

Johnson, Camille Marie

Johnson, Fawntayne Catara

Johnson, George Benjamin

Johnson, James Christopher

Johnson, Kayla Ryan

Johnson, Marlene Jane

Johnson, Steve Allen

Kaniatobe, Guy Willis

Kastl, Scott Christopher

Keith, Blake Garrett

Kennedy, Deborah Leigh

Kent-Larney, Flora Jean

Kilmer, Sandra Lynn

Kishketon, Malaki Allen

Kisor II, Jesse Devon

Klein, Madelynn Grace

Kringlen, Faibian Eugene

Lalehparvaran, Lilah Parvin

Lamb, Caden James Charley

Landrum, Rachel Erin

Larney, Darnell Maxine

Lasarge, Susan Gail

Lemke-Rochon, Andrea Kay

Lester, Mackenzie Danielle

Limon, Jennifer Nell

Little Axe Sr., Ricky Lee

Little Axe, Jaydell Chance

Little Axe, Kamyrah Lemarea Illiana

Little Axe, Maxine

Little Axe, Slayer Dane

Little Axe, William Dennis

Little Charley, Newman

Little, Richard Wayne

Littlebear, Calvin

Littlebear, Jonathon

Littlebear, Patrick

Littlebear, Paul Jaccob

Littlebear, Waleen Tenae

Littlecreek, Ronnie Joe

Littlecreek, Sarah Denae

Locke, Tristan Daniel

Logan, Glenda Sue

Longhorn Jr., Keith Warren

Longhorn, Kaselyn Diane

Longhorn, Stuart Kyle

Longman Sr., Clyde Bennie

Longman, Collin Jay

Longman, John Wayne

Lopez, Ruby Ann

Lowe, Preston Gavin

MacK, Makenna Dawn

Mammen, Deann Marie

Martinez Jr., Timothy Andrew

Martinez, Efren Adam-Dean

Martinez, Shawnee H.

Martinez, Tewa Marie

Masquat, Dana Lanelle

Maxfield, Joseph Thad

McBride, Anthony Daniel

McBride, Damien Nicholas

McBroom, Garrett Allen Trece

McCulloch III, Grant Howard

McGuffin, Vickie Ann

McGuire, Mary Ann Masquat

McKee, William Kirby Zakkariah

Medina, Sophia Katherine Lily

Megehee, Dakota Micheal

Merrell, Cass Adam

Merrell, Cruz David

Miller, Alicia Le Waine Edwards

Miller, Hollis Cade

Miller, Madilyn Neveah

Mills, Hanna Frances

Mitchell, Qiana Skye

Mizell, Janice Maria

Molina, Deanne Jo

Mooneyham, Andrea Gail

Moore, Alexander Lee

Morgan, John David

Morlan, Debra Jean

Morris III, John Gilbert

Morris, Cecilia Renee

Murdock, Brian Lee

Neash, Bobby Joe

Neash, Nekkia Christine

Nelson, Debra Ann

Neske, Kyle Logan

New Moon, Melissa Elaine

Nicholson, Lee Anna

Odell, Travis Dewayne

Oles, Robin Jewel

On-The-Hill, Tonya Lynn

Ontiveros-Adame, Tina Marie

Onzahwah, Brian Neil

Onzahwah, Chloe Sarai

Onzahwah, Hailia Brielle

Parker, Hunter Caleb Chase

Parker, Teresa Erin

Patton, Erionna Marie

Pawpa, Jacey Tatum

Perry, Savannah Jade

Pewenofkit, Jay Patrick

Pickens, Irma Juanita

Pine, Jacob Lawrence

Pitchford, Chayton Baeze

Pitchford, Satoria Chayne

Pitner, Shane Thomas

Ponkilla, Orrin Heath

Price, Ciara Davon Delodge

Price, Ethan Daniel

Puckitt, Cody Michael

Purcell, Desmond Lee

Ramirez, Alejandro Andres

Ramirez, Alye Tatum

Reid, Parker Gabriel

Robertson, Drew Hayden

Robertson, Kyle Scott

Robinson, Star Dionna

Rodas, Klay Arnoldo

Rolette Sr., Larry James

Rolette, Lawrence R.

Rolette, Ryan Adam

Rolette, Tiffany Renee

Rutledge, James Aiyden

Ryan, Crystal Gay

Sanchez, Tommy Shawnego

Schmidt, Sammie Anne

Self, Katelyn Lynel

Shawnee, Arla Nicole

Shawnee, Carrah Dawnell

Shawnee, Corey Wayne

Shelton, Jonell Lynne

Sherrill, Cody Michael

Shields, Ty Xavier

Simpson, Caden Marshall

Simpson, Thurman Ray

Sinks, Tammy Relin

Sloat, Arthur Wayne

Sloat, Jennifer Lauren

Smith, Cheryl Renae

Smith, Keana Tempestt

Smith, Kyle Lee

Smith, Skylard Marcus

Snow, Brianna Margaret-Faye

Solis, Adrianna Clavel

Solis, Jose Maria

Spears, Catherine Renae

Spoon Jr, Carl David

Spoon, Desirae Roxanne

Spoon, Jiliyan Jade

Spoon, Michael Brody

Spybuck, Barbara Ann

Spybuck, Deborah Ann

Spybuck, Nicholas Lawrence

Squire, Christopher Lane

Squire, Johnnie Larue

Squire, Marvin Lee

Stanley, Denelle Mae

Starr, Jack Eugene

Stevens Jr., Houston

Stinger Jr., Jack Theophilus

Stone, Sherry Darlene

Sultuska Jr., Jerome Ray

Swenson, Sofia Magdalena

Switch, Ezequiel

Tebe, Jabril Rylen

Teehee, Penny Lynn

Tello-Faz, Jennie Rebecca

Tenner, Kirsten Elizabeth

Thompson Jr., John Michael

Thorpe, Dara Beth

Thorpe, Jamie Lee

Thorpe, Matilda C. Masquat

Thorpe, Preston Barrett

Tiger, Ashlee Jean

Tiger, Joseph Aaron

Tiger, Kane Matthew

Tiger, Lyric Danyl

Tolbert, Justin Wade

Torres-Salazar, Mary Ellen

Turtle, Kendall Jose Thomas Reece

Valdivia, Shirley Ann

Villalobos, Constantina K.

Wabaunasee, Mary Ellen

Wagner, Kaya-Mae Cristine

Wakley, Kylie Ann

Walker, Braylen Sincere

Walley, Dallas Jeffery

Warrior-Benson, Josiah Clark

Warrior, Whitney Michelle

Watson, Zachary Miles

Webb, Charles Kenneth

Webster, Ryan Bennett

Whims, Lawanna Jo

White Sr., Robert

White, Beckie Lynette

White, Edward Leon

Whittaker, Dominique Marie

Wiles, Mitzie Arlene Little Creek

Williams Jr., Joseph Edward

Williams, Adrian Thomas

Williams, Benjamin Michael

Williams, Brexon Apakus

Williams, Chance Michael

Williams, Daniell Anissa

Williams, Michelle Lee

Williams, Okah Melina

Wilson, Alvin Blaine

Wilson, Dwayne Alan

Wilson, Jessie Lee

Wilson, Kaitlyn Nicole

Wilson, Kamren Patrick

Wilson, Raylin Amelia

(Wilson) Pearman, Retha Ann

Winrow, Alexandra Nicole

Winrow, Ashley Dionne

Wolf Jr, Eric Wayne

Womack, Cody Lee

Worthington, Laketa Kaye

Wyatt, Vance Allen

Yeahpau, Trevian Alexander

Youngbear, Curtis Joshua

Happy 13th Birthday

to our Beautiful Sister Jiliyan!

Your day is as special as you are!!

We love you lots!!

Love Brothers,

Joplin D. & Justin T. & Rat T.

Happy Happy Happy Birthday to my pretty

Granddaughter Jiliyan Jade Spoon

I love you bunches, sweetie!

Hugs and Kisses,

Granny Low

Happy 13th Birthday to my

beautiful, sweet Jili Beans!!

So proud to call you my Best

Friend and my Daughter!!

Hope your day is a great one!!

Love your Mom,

“String Cheese”

Happy Belated 9th

Birthday Kaydence

Rae!!

Love-Mom, Bubba &

Dad

Want to wish our December twinkies a

Happy Birthday

Desirae Spoon & Tybo Shields

Luv yo my lil munchickens!!!

Luv,

Momma, Darian, Aaliyah, Dewey, Deric,

bamal and Gpa Dave

Happy Wonderful

Birthday to my sweet,

awesome, beautiful

neice, Jiliyan!! We

love you a whole lot!!

Love,

Aunt B & Cousin

Chole Bella

Happy 3rd

Birthday

Jaxon Lee!!

Happy Wonderful Birthday to my

sweet, awesome, beautiful neice,

Jiliyan!!

We love you awhole lot!!

Love,

Aunt B & Cousin Chole Bella

Love- Mom,

Sister & Dad

Happy Birthday

Crystal

from,

Bo Bo and family

Birthday Wishes to

Uncle Dennis, Thurman

and Ashley

from,

Bo Bo and family

Ashley

and

Torreence

on the new baby girl!!

From,

Bo Bo &Family

IMPORTANT INCLEMENT WEATHER

INFORMATION

Norman, Oklahoma – The safety of our patients and employees is paramount in any emergency

or inclement weather situation, and the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System (ASTHS)

recognizes the fact that inclement weather and other emergencies can affect ASTHS’ ability to

open (or remain open) for seeing patients and the employees’ ability to get to work (or to get

home). For our patients, we strive to keep the health system closed for the briefest period of

time possible.

However for impending inclement weather - we are offering the following

suggestions for our patients:

Please be sure to call ahead with your prescription re-fill needs within the allotted

timeframe (24 hour fill time).

Please be sure to pick-up your medications (during non-weather event days) from

pharmacy so that you will not go without during inclement weather.

Please make sure your patient contact information is up-to-date (such as phone number

and email addresses) for notifications.

Please call ahead before venturing out into bad weather to see if we are open or closed.



Little Axe Health Center

(405) 447-0300



Shawnee Clinic & SC Extended Hours

(405) 878-5850



PlusCare Clinic

(405) 447-0477

Watch for AST closure announcements on OKC’s local news channels.

Follow AST Health on Facebook at Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health for the latest

announcements.

ASTHS website www.asthealth.org

With the anticipation of electricity outages, the ASTHS recommends to fully charge your cell

phones beforehand. The ASTHS encourages all patients to please stay safe and weather aware.

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.)

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

CLASSES

Zumba Fitness

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Strength Circuit

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

Strength Circuit

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

Kickboxing Camp

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

Chrissy Wiens

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Work

2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

Buster Bread

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Strength Circuit

5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

“Kickboxing Camp”- Intense aerobic training that incorporates

kickboxing self-defense to engage and strengthen the

cardiovascular system.

Aerobic Circuit

5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

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

developing strength through pre-determined training stations.

“Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing

techniques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system.

“Work!”- Strength training exercise that uses tubing, weights, and

kettlebells to help increase muscular strength, anaerobic power, and

tone muscles .

Absentee Shawnee Diabetes and Wellness Program

Lead Story Headline

Staying Healthy & Feeling Strong Through The Winter Holiday’s

December is usually a time of the year where most people feel it’s justifiable for the abundance of overeating and a lack of exercise. We want to encourage you to start this New Year on the right foot. Based

on studies, the majority of people tend to gain extra additional weight during the holiday season. Excessive eating is claimed to be the main cause for weight gain, but it is also due to lack of physical activity

and exercise. It is very important to have fun and enjoy the holiday season, but you also want to stay

healthy the same time. Try not to wait until next year to put your health and happiness first but make

goals and a game plan now, here are some useful tips that may help you stay focused for a better healthier you:

1. Eat before eating out- It is best to eat before going out due to overindulging.

2. Select Treats- Try to make a plan to select treats that you eat in a wise manner.

3. Avoid Skipping Meals- Don’t skip meals especially breakfast. Not eating will only

make it where you eat more and choose poor choices later in the day. Skipping

meals may lead to counterproductive results.

4. Drink A Lot of Water- This can curb your appetite as well as keep you hydrated at all

times.

5. Shop Well for Yourself- It is very important to stock up your kitchen with healthy food

and snacks. The more convenient they are the most likely you will eat them. Instead

of thinking what you shouldn’t eat, promise to eat at least 3 to 5 servings of veggies

per day.

6. Eat Less More Often- Instead of having 2 enormous meals, have 5 small ones. Eat

dinner early and have a nice walk afterwards.

7. Set realistic goals-Aim for at least 30 minutes per day. If you plan for more and not

achieve it then it may lead to disappointment.

8.Prioritize Your Workout- Try to do them early in the morning while everyone else is

still asleep so there are no distractions.

These tips above will hopefully help with avoiding weight gain during the winter

holiday’s, but will also allow you to enjoy yourself and have a great time with family

and friends.

Happy Holiday !

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy In Winter

Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor

activity. Check on older adults. Take These Steps for Your Home. Many people prefer to remain indoors in the winter, but staying inside is no guarantee of safety. Take

these steps to keep your home safe and warm during the winter months.

Don’t Forget to Prepare Your Car

Get your car ready for cold weather use before winter arrives.

Service the radiator and maintain antifreeze level; check tire tread or, if necessary, replace tires with all-weather or snow tires.

Keep gas tank full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines.

Use a wintertime formula in your windshield washer.

Prepare a winter emergency kit to keep in your car in case you become stranded. The kit should include:

cell phone, portable charger, and extra batteries; blankets; food and water; booster cables, flares, tire pump, and a bag of sand or cat litter (for traction); compass and

maps; flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries; first-aid kit; and plastic bags (for sanitation).

Equip in Advance for Emergencies

Be prepared for weather-related emergencies, including power outages.

Stock food that needs no cooking or refrigeration and water stored in clean containers.

Ensure that your cell phone is fully charged.

When planning travel, be aware of current and forecast weather conditions.

Keep an up-to-date emergency kit, including: Battery-operated devices, such as a flashlight, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather

Radio, and lamps; Extra batteries; first-aid kit and extra medicine; baby items; cat litter or sand for icy walkways. Protect your family from carbon monoxide. Keep

grills, camp stoves, and generators out of the house, basement and garage. Locate generators at least 20 feet from the house.

Leave your home immediately if the CO detector sounds, and call 911.

Take These Precautions Outdoors

Many people spend time outdoors in the winter working, traveling, or enjoying winter sports. Outdoor activities can expose you to several safety hazards, but you can

take these steps to prepare for them:

Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: wear a tightly woven, preferably wind-resistant coat or jacket; inner layers of light, warm clothing; mittens; hats; scarves; and

waterproof boots.

Sprinkle cat litter or sand on icy patches.

Learn safety precautions to follow when outdoors.

Work slowly when doing outside chores.

Take a buddy and an emergency kit when you are participating in outdoor recreation.

Carry a cell phone.

Do This When You Plan to Travel

When planning travel, be aware of current and forecast weather conditions.

Avoid traveling when the weather service has issued advisories.

If you must travel, inform a friend or relative of your proposed route and expected time of arrival.

Follow these safety rules if you become stranded in your car.

Stay with your car unless safety is no more than 100 yards away, but continue to move arms and legs.

Stay visible by putting bright cloth on the antenna, turning on the inside overhead light (when engine is running), and raising the hood when snow stops falling.

Run the engine and heater only 10 minutes every hour.

Keep a downwind window open.

Make sure the tailpipe is not blocked.

Above all, be ready to check on family and neighbors who are especially at risk from cold weather hazards: young children, older adults, and the chronically ill. If you

have pets, bring them inside. If you cannot bring them inside, provide adequate, warm shelter and unfrozen water to drink.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/features/winterweather/

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Contact information:

Emergency Management Coordinator can be reached at the Tribal Police Department 405-275-3200,

cell phone number 405-740-1562, and at this email address: lday@astribe.com

PHILLIP S. ELLIS

TRIBAL FINANCE | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

OBJECTIVE

EXPERIENCE

I am running for Treasurer

for the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe in 2018 so that I can

utilize my financial

expertise and experience

to benefit our tribe.

FINANCIAL ANALYST &

TAX COMMISSIONER • ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER • SAC AND FOX NATION

FINANCE DIRECTOR • PAWNEE NATION

CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT • EXPRESS PERSONNEL

SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT • GILL, KOHR & JOHNSON, CPA’S

WHAT I STAND FOR



Positive Change



Integrity



Business Development



Financial

Transparency



Strengthen Tribal

Government

STAFF ACCOUNTANT • CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN, LLP

EDUCATION

MASTER’S DEGREE• 2002 • UNIVERSITY OF TULSA

Specialty in Taxation and Corporate Finance

BACHELOR’S DEGREE • 1998 • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Specialty in Finance and Accounting

CPA ELIGIBLE

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP

Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority – Board

President

Absentee Shawnee Veteran’s Association - Member

Native American Finance Officer’s Association - Member

OK Tribal Finance Consortium – Member

CONTACT INFO: 918-703-7538 OR PHILLIE2829@GMAIL.COM

Absentee Shawnee

Tribe Veterans

Pow-wow

Nov. 4, 2017

966,000

American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs)

are at high risk for ﬂu complications

ﬂu-associated medical visits—as many

people as can ﬁt in Manhattan’s Times Square

A yearly ﬂu vaccine protects yourself

and others around you

Flu is a

leading

cause of

pneumonia

AI/ANs are more likely to die from

pneumonia and ﬂu than other races. 1

Flu and pneumonia rank among the

top 10 causes of death for AI/ANs. 1

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as Seattle’s Seahawks stadium can seat

Across the U.S., the ﬂu causes more than

200,000

The ﬂu poses a greater risk to:

HOSPITALIZATIONS EACH YEAR.

Young children and elders

AI/ANs are at higher risk than others for:

• Pneumonia and bronchitis

• Hospitalization

• Death

Pregnant women

Take 3 Steps to Fight the Flu:

People with diabetes, extreme

obesity, heart disease, or asthma

and other lung problems

Take everyday preventive actions

to stop the spread of germs

Fatigue (feeling very tired),Body aches or headaches, Runny or stuﬀy nose, Chills, Cough, sore throat, Fever*

Flu symptoms

can include:

Wash your

hands often

Get a ﬂu vaccine each year

for everyone 6 months of age and older

Cover your coughs

and sneezes

Take antiviral

medicine if

prescribed

Get a Flu vaccine at:

*You can still have the ﬂu and be contagious without a fever

Beneﬁts of Flu Vaccination

During the 2014-15 season, ﬂu vaccination

prevented 2 an estimated:

Indian Health Service, tribal, or urban health clinics and doctor’s oﬃces

Pharmacies or grocery stores

Community health fairs

Ask your Community Health Representative or

Community Health Aide for more information!

1.9 MILLION

Protect yourself.

Protect your community.

inﬂuenza-associated

illnesses — greater than

the population of the city

of Philadelphia

Get vaccinated.

Protect the circle of life.

Groom, A, et al. Pneumonia and inﬂuenza Mortality among American Indian and Alaska Native People,

1990-2009. Am J Public Health. 2014 June; 104. Supplement 3: S460–S469. Published online April 2014.

Accessed 1/27/15: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4035860/.

Accessed 12/10/2015: www.cdc.gov/ﬂu/about/disease/2014-15.htm

Congratulations Abbe!!!!

• Lease to Own Homes

• Low Rent Housing

• Over Income AST member Down Payment & Closing

Assistance

• College Housing Assistance

• Home Rehab Program

• Storm Shelter Assistance

• Transitional Housing

• Over-Income Rental Housing

Family of Faith Christian School

8th Grade Girls Basketball Team

OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES

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

Abbe Owings - 8Th Grade

Basketball Champ

SHAWNEE,

AST Tribal Member

Abbe Owings, An 8th grad

LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN

♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings

of Faith Christian School. On February 13th ,2016

February

13th, 2016,

basketball team On

won

the OCSSA

Abbe

WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM

and the 8th grade girls

class 2A STATE Owings

CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

basketball team took state at the

OCSSA 2A class state championship

Congratulations Abbe!!!!

PROUD MOMMA-‐Dos Owings

Honoring Our Past

With Promise for

Our Future

LIFE is Beautiful

Living Meth Free

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.

HEALTH SYSTEM

Install the app on iPhone or Android for real-time access

to your health information

SHAWNEE CLINIC 405.878.5850 I LIT TLE AXE HEALTH CENTER 405.447.0300

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

Kareena Deere, CH Technician/Medical Records

Debi Sloat, CHS Coordinator/RN

Jayne Werst, CH Specialist, Medicaid Patients

Jennifer Wells, 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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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS

APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A)

(A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE)

ELIGIBILITY

ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

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

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

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE

CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY,

UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.)

UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE

WORKER

APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: wwwastribe.com

HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE

SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES

THE OFFICE OF

How to Get a Tag

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.

NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION*

The principal

is toThe

raise

the

Any new motor vehicle registrations

must be done role

in personofby OEH&E

the Tribal Member.

following

is a

health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level

of required documents

you must

new motor

registration(s).

bylistproviding

services

in have

theforarea

of vehicle

water

and wastewater. To

•

TITLE

qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must

be an• enrolled

Shawnee Tribal

member

and reside

BILL OF SALEAbsentee

OR SALES CONTRACTLIEN

ENTRY FORM

(if applicable)

within

one

these

six

counties;

Pottawatomie,

Cleveland,

• ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD

Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership

• OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION

by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease

• VALID OKLAHOMA

Agreement

through DRIVER

the LICENSE

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Reality

Did You Know.....

Did You Know……

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

Anyname

name changes

changes that

Any

thatmay

mayoccur

occur

Department. Proof of income is not required.

The servicesRENEWAL

we provide are: new water wells, renovation of

REGISTRATION

a water

wells,

new

city orThe

rural

water

There are two (2) options available.

following

is a listconnections,

of required documentsreplacement

for renewals.

of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic

systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/

RENEWING

IN PERSON:

renovation

of city

sewer lines and water treatment systems as

Current

Certificate

needed.• We

areRegistration

not funded

to perform annual pumping of septic

tanks. That

service

is considered

• Oklahoma

Insurance

Verification part of home maintenance.

If you

are

having

water

or wastewater issues or building a

• Valid Oklahoma Driver License

new home and need services please come by our office and fill

• Absentee application

Shawnee Tribal Enrollment

card

out an OEH&E

for assistance.

If your home is under the management of any housing

authority

and has

RENEWING

BY not

MAIL:been paid off, you do not qualify

for assistance.

Applications

for order

thisalong

program

arelisted items. Make check or

To renew by mail, send check or money

with the above

available

online

www.astribe.com

and

the

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

OEH&E building.

marriage, divorce,

(ie:marriage,

(i.e.

divorce, etc.)

etc.) need

need totobebeupdated

updated

Other Programs available:

•Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program

Applications need to be completed and all necessary

documents attached before the application will be processed.

through enrollment, BEFORE any new

registrations or renewals can 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

returned checks will be charged.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Behavioral Health Services

WHITE BISON, Inc.

A Cultural Approach to Personal Recovery

Substance Abuse

Wellbriety Group Meetings

Facilitator: John Soap, LPC

Beginning September 14, 2017 5:30pm-6:30pm

Every Thursday at the Shawnee Multipurpose Building

(east of the Shawnee Clinic, Bldg. 16)

For further information, contact:

Shawnee Behavioral Health Services: John 405-878-4716

Little Axe Behavioral Health Services: Dara 405-701-7987

Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps

The medicine wheel and 12 Step program was developed to provide a culturally appropriate 12 Step program for Native American people. This program was developed by

White Bison, based upon teachings of the Medicine Wheel, the Cycle of Life and the Four Laws of Change.

How the Process Works

The Medicine Wheel and 12 Step program is designed in a series of modules that enable people to meet their individual needs. Participants watch a video that explains Medicine Wheel

teachings and apply them to their lives. In addition, participants share their insights and experiences in a talking circle. They also learn how to mind map their own innate knowledge

around these teachings and then apply that knowledge to their daily lives and decision making processes. For those working through the program in a group setting

(i.e. Circles of Recovery) very strong social and emotional bonds are created that help the individuals who participate to develop trust, autonomy, and other healthy feelings and

thought patterns that will help them to grow emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Focus

The focus of the program is on character and values. Thus each of the 12 Steps is presented from the perspective of the value that it reflects.

Step 1: Honesty

Step 6: Willingness

Step 10: Perseverance

Step 2: Hope

Step 7: Humility

Step 11: Spiritual Awakening

Step 3: Faith

Step 8: Forgiveness

Step 12: Service

Step4: Courage

Step 9: Justice

Step 5: Integrity

Teachings of the Medicine Wheel

The Medicine Wheel is an ancient method for teaching important concepts about truth and life. Many Native American communities use a Medicine Wheel, although the colors and the

symbols are different depending upon the culture. The purpose is the same in each culture. These teachings, when applied to one’s life, have the power to influence significant

change in attitudes, behaviors, values and intent. The Elders have shared a series of Teachings based upon the Natural Order of the way things should be. These are sometimes referred

to as the “original instructions.” These important Teachings are included in the Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps:

Four Seasons of Change

Four Laws of Change

Four Directions of Growth

Twelve Principles for Healthy Living

Reclaiming our Power

The 12 Steps of Recovery

Nature’s Way: Principles, Laws and Values

Cycle of Life

Eight Feelings for Healthy Development

Comfort Zones

The Two Thought System: Love and Fear

The Medicine Wheel

The Laws of the Unseen World

Gov.

Lt. Gov.

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

....................................................... 6263

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

UPDATED: OCTOBER 6, 2016

SHAWNEE CLINIC

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

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

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

(Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thunderbird Casino NRM.......... 360-9270

Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679

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

(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)

Building Blocks II LA.................. 360-2710

(Elizabeth Crawford, 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

ICW

RECEPTIONIST

Ronelle Baker ...................................... 6375

Lea Bettelyoun..................................... 4030 Julie Wilson ........................................ 6376

Jackie Denny ....................................... 6377

ATTORNEY

Ray Campbell ...................................... 6313 LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER

Robert Komahcheet ..................... 585-8310

COURT

Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) ................ 6241 Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669

Jaxi Martin .......................................... 6260 MAINTENANCE

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

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Merry Rodriguez Gift Shop).................. 6310 Reta Harjo ........................................... 6249

Devon Frazier(Library) ...................... 6243 Stephen Fife ......................................... 6234

Ashley Brokeshoulder ......................... 6312 Sherri Yetter, Isaac Bettelyoun, John

Erin Thompson ................................... 6340 Mann, Cecil Walker

Kyra Underwood................................. 6238 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance

Suhaila Nease....................................... 6245 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ................... 6331

Leal Bender ......................................... 6323 MIS

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

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6333 .............................................................. 6327

Leslie Harris ........................................ 6326 Michael Berry...................................... 6303

DV Advocate........................................ 6224 .............................................................. 6329

Bryisha Payne...................................... 6315 .............................................................. 6328

Lindsay Hernandez ............................. 6226 Donna Cody ......................................... 6402

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

(Sexual Assault Adv) .................................. 6298 Ken Jones............................................. 6223

.............................................................. 6277 Jarrod Lloyd ....................................... 6229

Dakota Blanchard ............................... 6299

EDUCATION

Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242 Evelyn Pablito ..................................... 6398

Linda Gouge ........................................ 6255 Rebecca Diven ..................................... 6230

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

ELECTION COMMISSION

Emily Longman ................................... 6271 Brad Gaylord (Chief) ............................ 6302

Linda Day ............................................ 6261

ENROLLMENT

Ric Mantooth....................................... 6278

Carly Dyer ........................................... 6292 .............................................................. 6266

Kimberly Creek................................... 6288 Jason Brinker ...................................... 6259

.............................................................. 6232

HORSE SHOE BEND

Steven Crisp ........................................ 6278

(After School Program Director)

Edwina Butler-Wolfe .......................... 6308 James Woolbright ............................... 6278

Shawn Crowley ................................... 6276

Joseph Abbiss ...................................... 6278

SOCIAL SERVICES

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

Linda Gouge .........................................6255

REALTY

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

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

Colleen Butler ......................................6247

PROCUREMENT

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

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

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

...............................................................6410

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

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

Connor Edwards ..................................6237

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

FINANCE

Victor Flores ........................................ 6282

Shema Lincoln ..................................... 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

Phillis Wahahrickah-Tasi................... 6338

Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385

HUMAN RESOURCES

Treasurer Leah Bates .................. 6239

Cheri Hardeman ................................. 6252

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

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

Rep Anthony Johnson ................. 6287 .............................................................. 6222

Trent Norton ................................ 6335 Casey Adams ...................................... 6337

Treas

Secretary

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

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA

2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK 74801

SPRINGFIELD, MO

PERMIT 96

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REQUESTED

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