# July 2017 > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Ada3125f9c1fd4827 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text July 2017 “Among the Shawnee” INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2-3 6 7 8 11 Governor’s Report ASTHS Health Fair Ad Elders Council Health System Report Realty Department 12 13 14 15 16 Emergency Management Grass Mowing Application Tax Collections Enrollment Department Title VI Menu 19-21 July Birthdays 25 Fitness Calendar 28 Foster Care 36 AST Housing Authority Volume 28 No. 7 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS RUN OFF ELECTION JUNE 17, 2017 This is to announce the OFFICIAL results of the June 17, 2017 Run Off Election for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. This election was held on the above date pursuant on the Tribal Constitution and the Election Ordinance. All votes were counted at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex. Executive Committee Edwina Butler-Wolfe Isaac Gibson John Johnson Leah Bates Anthony Johnson Governor Lt. Governor Secretary Treasurer Representative Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com Governor’s Report Hello my Absentee Shawnee people! I hope you are all prepared for the upcoming hot weather as it appears to be well on its way. First and foremost, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all tribal members who came out and voted for me. I sincerely appreciate your support! Further to those who did not vote for me, I will continue to work and represent ALL Absentee Shawnee people to the best of my ability and look forward to gaining your support and listening to your concerns. Second, it has been a very busy month for me, as your Governor. As you are aware, I am big supporter of education and believe that we must be a voice for our children in the public school system. Especially those schools who receive funding for our native students, such as the Johnson O’Malley program (JOM) and the Title I, II, III, IV, V, and VI program. In December 2015, President Obama signed into law the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to replace the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) which part of this act mandates tribal consultations with tribal leaders to discuss the appropriated funding for these programs. Listed below is a summary of the tribal consultations that I attended: ESSA TRIBAL CONSULTATIONS WITH PUBLIC SCHOOL OFFICIALS During the month of June, Tresha Spoon, Education Director for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, and I attended various consultations with public school officials under the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In addition, David Pacheco, Kickapoo Tribal Chairman and staff, and Citizen Potawatomie Education staff attended to voice their concerns for our Native children in the Shawnee Public School system. Also, I was able to attend other consultations with other school districts such as Moore, Edmond, Norman, Western Heights and Oklahoma City public school’s Indian Education Department to ensure that our Absentee Shawnee students and other Native students have a voice fighting for them. As a result of these consultations, I learned that Shawnee Public Schools does not employ a Title VI Director which I strongly recommended that they employ a director to address the needs of our students. In addition, the usage of federal monies which are Indian Education formula grants to local education agencies was discussed for the JOM, Title I (part A,C,D), Title II (part A,C,D), Title III (part A), Title IV (part A,B), Title V (part B) and Title VI (part A). The ESSA has opened the door for tribal leaders to ask questions on how the program funding is benefiting our children and what our expectations are for their programs. Additional Monthly Meetings for May and June that I attended: MAY 17th 18th 19th 20th 22nd 10:00 a.m. Regular Executive Committee Meeting ESSA Consultation concerning Tribal Federal Program funding- met with following Public Schools: Edmond Public School, Moore Public School, Norman Public School, Oklahoma City Public School and Western Heights Public School. ESSA Consultation concerning Tribal Federal Program funding: with McLoud Public School. 8:00 a.m. Health Clinic Event, Little Axe 10:00 a.m. Elders Meeting, Shawnee 5:30 p.m. ThunderBird Entertainment Center, Inc. (TEC) Board Meeting 2 24th 26th 29th 30th JUNE 2nd 3rd 6th 7th – 8th 9th 13th 14th 16th 19th 20th 9:00 a.m ESSA Consultation concerning Tribal Federal Program funding: with North Rock Creek Public School 10:00 a.m. Grand Re-Opening of the Little Axe Convenient Store Memorial Holiday Closed 9:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Meeting at the Little Axe Health Clinic. 4:00p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority -End of Year School Bash, Boy Scout Park, Shawnee. White Turkey Meeting 10:00 a.m. ESSA Tribal Consultation concerning Federal Program funding with Little Axe Public School Sovereignty Symposium at the Skirvin Hotel, Oklahoma City Personal Day 8 hours (Red Earth Parade) 2:00 pm ESSA Tribal Consultation concerning Federal Program funding: with Nicoma Park- Choctaw Public School 7:00 p.m. Veteran Meeting ThunderBird Casino Warrior Room 11:00 a.m. ASEDA Meeting at the Little Axe Health Clinic 9:00 a.m. Tribal Program Directors Meeting; Executive Committee Present: Governor Butler-Wolfe and Secretary Johnson; Directors Present: Police Dept., Building Blocks III, CCDF Grant Coordinator, Media, Health Director, Courts, Education Director, Gaming Commission Director, Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority, Grants Director, Social Service Director, Enrollment Director, Domestic Violence Director, Indian Child Welfare Director, Human Resource Director. 8:30 am Health Board Meeting, Shawnee Ribbon Cutting for the new Shelter on Absentee Shawnee Tribal Campus Other Topics/Expressions Happy Birthday & Anniversary to those who have had a birthday or anniversary! I extend my warmest regards. Condolences To those who have lost a loved one I extend my deepest condolences to you and the family. Conclusion As always, my door is always open (unless I am in a meeting or at a meeting) and I welcome your visits. Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and let’s build for the future (BFF) – united and together!! Thank you for your support! Free Music Lessons Guitar • Bass • Piano • Drums Available to all Native Americans w/CDIB# For details, call Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health 405-878-4716 3 Red Earth Parade OKC, OK June 9th 2017 4 AST Health System’s New Multipurpose Building Shawnee OK June 20th 2017 L To R; AST Treasurer-Leah Bates, AST Representative-Anthony Johnson, Dr. Lancer Stephens, Melpherd Switch, AST Deputy Director-Marla Throckmorton, AST Health Director-Mark Rogers, Dr. Paul Massad, Lisa Billy, Sandra Vaughn, AST Secretary- John Johnson and AST Governor-Edwina Butler-Wolfe. 5 6 Elders Council The Elders Council (EC) held their regular monthly meeting on May 20, 2017 at the Shawnee Complex. The EC covered several topics during the meeting and I will touch on a few of the topics that were discussed. Member input is a vital component of the EC’s operation and future planning. Membership surveys are the most effective method for obtaining statistical member input. As we progress though the year, members will be asked to participate in various surveys. At the May meeting, a survey seeking ideas and comments from members was circulated to secure members’ input covering organized events. Also, ideas for high impact programs to promote the AST around the community were sought. The survey will be issued one additional time at the June meeting for those members who did not attend the May meeting. This input from members will give the new officers information needed to facilitate planning and scheduling for the remaining part of 2017 and next year, 2018. Following are some of the upcoming events and/or topics that members have voted on and will be supported by the EC: 1) 2) 3) 4) Stroud Powwow’s Traditional Night on July 6; although this will not be an EC sponsored event, for those EC members electing to attend, the EC will be provided with reserved seating. Shawnee songs will be sung during the Traditional Night. The EC will host a booth at the AST Health Fair on July 14 at the AST Clinic, Little Axe. We encourage all elders to visit our booth and register. We will have a raffle and a healthy give-a-way to elders who register. EC will be undertaking a project with Cultural Preservation (CP). The CP project details will be provided at the June meeting by a CP staff member. The EC is also seeking chairpersons for upcoming events. Commit and participate—we need everyone’s help to make this a successful year OKLAHOMA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES, INC. (OILS) Below is the EC meeting schedule for the remainder of 2017 Saturday, June 24, 10:00 am Warrior Room, Thunderbird Casino Saturday, July 15, 10:00 am Title VI Building, Shawnee Saturday, August 19, 10:00 am AST Resource Center, Little Axe Saturday, September 16, 10:00 am Title VI Building, Shawnee Saturday, October 21, 10:00 am AST Resource Center, Little Axe Saturday, November 18, 10:00 am Title VI Building, Shawnee Saturday, December 16, 10:00 am AST Resource Center, Little Axe Attorneys will provide FREE will preparation services for eligible tribal members who own interest in Indian Trust or Restricted Land. *Please note that dates and locations are subject to change. @ WILL PREPARATION CLINIC July 7th, 2017 - Friday Appointment Only Absentee Shawnee Tribal Court Shawnee, Oklahoma These are only a few of the rewarding events that the EC participates. The new officers’ goals are to bring more activities and special events for consideration by members. We want to help make a difference for the AST and for our communities. The officers encourage all elders to become involved with the EC. Participate and help make a difference “among the Shawnees”. Call for an appointment time-slot @ 1-800-658-1497 (8-5pm) *You must have an appointment to meet with an attorney Until next time, Atheda Edwards-Fletcher, EC Secretary Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. is a non profit law firm funded principally by the Legal Services Corp. For additional information regarding other legal services call Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. 1-800-658-1497 7 AST Health System - July 2017 The AST Health System’s inaugural Summer Healthcare Internship Program has been underway now since June, with 6 AST youth selected for the program from amongst their peers. We are proud to announce the inaugural class of 2017 health interns are: Airen Johnson, Derrick (Bo) Deer, Brent Watson, Mikayla Whitten, Aaliyah Shields, and Roger Soap for a robust program to help better prepare the prospective students for both identification and mentoring in their desired field of study within the healthcare profession. We are proud to be helping grow and cultivate the healthcare leaders of tomorrow! The health system’s 4th Annual Health Fair will be held on 14 July 2017 1-4 PM at the Little Axe Health Center. Opening ceremonies with the AST EC Leadership, the AST Veteran’s Association along with representatives from the health boards will be on hand to visit with the community and set the exciting tone for the annual event. The health system has a newly accredited continuing medical education (CME) program operational now sponsored in partnership with the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) and the AST Health System, which is the only tribe in Oklahoma to successfully complete the process to host this unique medical training for health professionals. Topics and issues are designed regarding health challenges and issues faced in Indian Country with health care of tribal members and surrounding communities. The new campus multi-purpose health facility and storm shelter is now open! Several events and activities are occurring and ready for the summer, various camps, Jr. Olympics, Inflatable 5K Fun Run, OBI Blood Drives, and July’s Annual Health Fair are lining up to make this a great summer again for our both tribal members and our patients! Please ensure you continue to keep your contact and personal information updated upon your next visit to the clinics as we are having problems contacting patients sometimes due to outdated information. Several patients often change their phone numbers and addresses without updating our systems, and it makes it extremely difficult to contact patients when this information becomes outdated during weather emergencies and other patient appointment notifications. All of our health employees set the standard of excellence in our health system! I’m extremely proud of our outstanding star performers again this month, and thank them all for their contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe! We are extremely happy to announce the Employee of the Month in June for health was John Kammerzell, Health Maintenance, for this month’s honors for always going the extra mile to take care of the projects affecting the environment of care. The Team of the Month for June was the Diabetes Health and Wellness Team for their active programs and support to patients and employees wellness! The Special Leadership Award for June was presented to PBAs Connie Bottaro and Melinda Ferrell for patient care above and beyond the call of duty! Our AST Health System strives to make your health its top priority, and you all make a difference for our health system and the health and wellness of all of our 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 Same Day 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 9 AM 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. • 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 lo- cation. 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 (room) discharge fills, for tribal members only, from: 5 PM to 9 PM Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday & Sunday and holidays from 9 AM to 5 PM excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Shawnee Clinic Pharmacy (lobby only) is available for emergency (room) discharge fills, for tribal members only from: 5 PM to 9 PM Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday. Closed Sundays & holidays. Shawnee Clinic Drive-Thru Pharmacy is closed after 5 P.M. • Social Media: You can follow the AST Health System on Facebook and receive the most current messages and announcements regarding your tribal health care. 8 July 2017 – Updated Scheduled Closings July 2017 - Scheduled Closings DATE: DATE: rd Mon., July 3th DATE: Tue., July 4 (Holiday Observed) (Independence Tue., July 4thDay) th Tue., July 4Day) (Independence (Independence Wed., July 5thDay) (1stWed., Wed of month) July 5th Wed., July 5th st (1 (1st Wed Wed of of month) month) th Fri., July 14 th (Health Fair14Day) th Fri., July Fri., July 14 (Health (Health Fair Fair Day) Day) LOCATIONS: July 2017 - Scheduled Closings TIME(S) CLOSED: TIME(S) CLOSED: LOCATIONS: TIME(S)AllCLOSED: Day All Day LOCATIONS: All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9 AM to 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM) All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9 AM to 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM) All Day All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9 AM to 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM) All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9 AM to 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM) -Shawnee Clinicfacilities re-OPENS at 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM). All AST Health CLOSED All AST Health facilities CLOSED -PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS at 55 PM till 99 PM (last patient at -Shawnee Clinic re-OPENS at PM till PM (last patient at 8:30 8:30 PM). PM). -Shawnee Clinic re-OPENS at 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM). All AST Health facilities CLOSED -PlusCare at 8:30 8:30 PM). PM). -PlusCare Clinic Clinic re-OPENS re-OPENS at at 55 PM PM till till 99 PM PM (last (last patient patient at -Shawnee Clinic re-OPENS at 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM). All All AST AST Health Health facilities facilities CLOSED CLOSED -PlusCare 8:30 PM). -Shawnee Clinic Clinic re-OPENS re-OPENS at at 55 PM PM till till 99 PM PM (last (last patient patient at at 8:30 PM). All Day Noon to 5 PM Noon to 5 PM Noon to 5 PM All Day All All Day Day -PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS at 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM). August 2017 - Scheduled Closings August - Scheduled Closings *In the event of a weather cancellation or delay affecting health2017 services or if you are unsure if health is closed, please call ahead. DATE: TIME(S) CLOSED: LOCATIONS: All AST Health facilities CLOSED DATE: TIME(S) CLOSED: LOCATIONS: Wed., Aug 2nd Noon to 5 PM -Shawnee Clinicfacilities re-OPENS at 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM). All AST Health CLOSED nd (1stWed., Wed of month) Aug 2 -PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS at 99 PM patient at **Also, weather closures/delays on theClinic Absentee Shawnee Tribal Facebook wall “Absentee Noon to 5will PMbe posted -Shawnee re-OPENS at 55 PM PM till tillHealth PM (last (last patient at 8:30 8:30 PM). PM). Shawnee Tribal Health”, st (1 Wed of month) Twitter and on ASTHS website-PlusCare at www.asthealth.org. Clinic re-OPENS at 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM). AST@ASTHealth Day All Day All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9 AM to 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM) (To BeAST Determined) Day All Day All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9 AM to 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM) (To Be Determined) *In the event of a weather cancellation or delay affecting health services or if you are unsure if health is closed, please call ahead. Little Health Center atcancellation (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477 *In the Axe event of a weather or delay affecting health services or if you are unsure if health is closed, please call ahead. Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477 Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477 **Also, weather closures/delays will be posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health”, Twitter @ASTHealth andclosures/delays on ASTHS website **Also, weather willatbewww.asthealth.org. posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health”, Twitter @ASTHealth and on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org. BRING US YOUR USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT!!! The AST Health System is accepting used durable medical equipment items for re-use. We can shine up that old walker, wheelchair, cane, or CPAP breathing machine and make it serviceable again. Drop off your un-used item(s) at Little Axe or Shawnee Physical Therapy Departments. For more information, call 405-447-0300 (Little Axe) • 405-878-5850 (Shawnee) 9 LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER OPTOMETRY ANNUAL BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members with Vision Insurance: All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who have vision insurance will have their insurance billed for the exam and any prescribed optical products. The Tribal benefit will be used for the remainder of the cost for prescription eye glasses or contact lens, not to exceed the $350.00 vision benefit through the ASTHS Contract Health Services. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit, the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket expense. *If an enrolled Absentee Tribal Member with insurance chooses to see an outside provider they will be responsible for notifying ASTHS Contract Health Services (405.701.7951 or 405.878.5850). Their benefit within the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department will only allow for the amount within the $350.00 that was left unused for the vision benefit year. (i.e. If you were seen December 31, 2016 your vision benefit year lasts until December 30, 2017.) Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members without Vision Insurance: All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who do not have vision insurance must use the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department to receive their eye exam at no charge and their $350.00 tribal benefit for the cost of prescription eye glasses or contact lens. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket expense. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members who live outside of the catchment area: All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who reside outside of the catchment area (Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Logan, Lincoln, and Oklahoma counties) may still utilize their tribal benefit only if they use the Absentee Shawnee Optometry department for their exam and/or prescription optical products. The allotted $350.00 will be used towards prescription eye glasses or contact lens. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket costs. *These patient will need to ensure they have updated their chart. This is to include updated HIPAA and consent forms. Additional products/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule: Any additional products/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule must be paid for by the patient. For example, patients who do not require corrective lens but chose to get colored contacts or non-prescription sunglasses these will be at their own expense. All charges will need to be paid for in advance following the payment guidelines posted in the office. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. *No combining of discounts allowed *Insurance benefits must be exhausted first before discounts can be applied. Patient’s co-pay portion cannot be discounted. OPTOMETRY 15702 East State Hwy 9 Norman, OK 73026 Phone: 405.447.0300 Fax: 405.701.7080 NEW LOCATION: In the PlusCare Building by Thunderbird Casino 10 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. If anyone has any questions, please contact the Realty Department @ (405) 275-4030. NOW PROBATE Accepting MISSION STATEMENT Applications 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. For Fall 2016 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. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2016 For more information, visit Haskell Indian Nations University website at www.haskell.edu. 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. 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. 29 11 Emergency Management Active Shooter Preparedness – Run. Hide. Fight. Call 911 When Safe To Do So Profile of an Active Shooter – An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area, usually with the use of firearms. Characteristics of an Active Shooter Situation • Victims are selected at random • The event is unpredictable and evolves quickly • Law enforcement is usually required to end an active shoot situation Coping with an Active Shooter Situation • Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers • Take note of the two nearest exits in any facility you visit • If you are in an office, stay there and secure the door • Attempt to take active shooter down as a last resort How to Respond: When an Active Shooter is in your vicinity 1. Run – Have an escape route and plan in mind. Leave your belongings be hind. Keep your hands visible 2. Hide – Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view. Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors. Silence your cell phone and/or pager. 3. As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger. Attempt to incapacitate the shooter. Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter. How to Respond – When Law Enforcement Arrives • Remain calm and follow instructions • Put down any items in your hand (i.e., bags, jackets) • Raise hands and spread fingers • Keep hands visible at all times • Avoid quick movements towards officers such as holding on to them for safety • Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling • Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating Information – You Should Provide to Law Enforcement or 911 Operator • Location of the active shooter • Number of shooters • Physical description of shooters • Number and type of weapons held by shooters • Number of potential victims at the location For more information on active shooter situation, visit the Department of Homeland Security website: https://www.dhs.gov/active-shooter-preparedness Contact information: Emergency Management Coordinator can be reached at the Tribal Police Department 405-2753200, cell 405-740-1562, and at this email address: lday@astribe.com 12 Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Maintenance Department 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 (405) 275-4030 Grass Mowing Application The following are the requirements for this program: 1. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member 2. Must be 65 55 years or older 3. Handicap/Disabled 4. Must provide proof of residency 5. All trash, branches, debris must be cleaned out of yard The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weeds eat applicant’s lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks. Also, the maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, etc. NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed. If you have any questions, please contact Reta Harjo at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6249 NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: CDIB #: DOB: HOME PHONE: ZIP: MESS. PHONE: Finding directions to home: 13 Tax Collections FY-2017 FY-2017 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 5/31/2017) (through 5/31/2017) TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL % OF TAXES 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 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $250,000.00 $7,658.64 $21,213.62 $11,265.34 $7,924.08 $15,147.53 $3,310.81 $831.89 $867.28 $658.59 $4,176.63 $11,861.13 $16,062.81 $19,746.67 $11,107.82 $14,387.88 $2,216.22 $690.73 $649.57 $974.45 $773.32 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $30,858.47 $950,000.00 $63,209.21 $9,845.20 $73,166.31 $5,304.29 TOTAL TAXES $276,097.51 $249,303.73 $188,856.27 $121,914.49 $296,211.48 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,132,383.48 $85.15 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,092.51 0.10% $276,613.97 $249,516.23 $188,994.37 $122,054.79 $296,296.63 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,133,475.99 100% Miscellaneous TOTAL COLLECTIONS $516.46 $212.50 $138.10 $140.30 EMERGENCY NUMBERS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE HEARTLINE EMERGENCY 911 211 Police, Fire, Ambulance State of Oklahoma TRIBAL POLICE TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER 405-275-3200 405-740-1562 (Cell) Absentee Shawnee Absentee Shawnee SHERIFF CITY POLICE CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 405-273-1727 405-273-2121 405-273-5272 405-273-2157 Pottawatomie County Shawnee Shawnee Pottawatomie County SHERIFF CITY POLICE HEALTH DEPT. 405-701-8888 405-321-1600 405-749-1591 Cleveland County Norman Cleveland County OG&E Report Power Outage CANADIAN VALLEY 405-272-9595 1-800-522-6870 405-382-3680 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HIGHWAY PATROL 1-800-522-0206 405-425-4385 State of Oklahoma Road Conditions 14 Power Outage 2.72% 83.81% 5.58% 0.87% 6.46% 0.47% Wava Anderson (918) 225-1029 Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 05) 447-0381 1535 McKinley, Shawnee 111 WN Vine, Cushing 7402374801 rman 73069 Amy Porter All applications andfor guidelines are submission available atiswww.astribe.com. Click Deadline application of each year All funding is based upon the availability of funds atMarch the time31ofstapplication. All applications and guidelinesand areselect available at www.astribe.com. Click Education. Services and select Education. All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of applica Attention: Enrollment Department 516 Iowa St., FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: For more information, pleasemust call be Tresha Spoon at (405) 275-by 4030, E Applications for fallplease 2016 received postmarked For more information, call Tresha Spoon at or (405) 275- 4030, Ext.June 6242 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click 800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 All applications and guidelinesand areselect available at www.astribe.com. Click Education. Services and select Education. Enrollment is happy to announce that we are well on our way to aFAMILIES new and improved ID. IN KimTHE Little Axe and I went to training MUST LIVE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF&OKLAHOMA POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, CLEVELAND st th on May 1 through the 4 withPROGRAM Creating Stronger Nations and this is NATIVE AMERICAN (ALL ACCEPTED) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT where we were introduced to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. They had a class about this specific IDAssault pictured below. As enrollDomestic Violence and Sexual Advocacy ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBEareOF OKLAHOMA he AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs on-call 24 hours per day to provide ment Director I feel this is an amazing opportunity for the tribe to motional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT be ahead of the game. AsVIOLENCE of April 2016 were tribes by roughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a there resource centeronly to the14 community fering educational information and referrals. in the United Domestic States who have this ID and only 1 of those tribes is Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy he AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide Transitional in Oklahoma. Here in the next fewHousing months we will be working on motional advocacy Housing and crisisProgram counseling to survivors stations and he AST support, DV Transitional serves victims atofhospitals, Domesticpolice Violence/Sexual thisParticipants new service called ETC (Enhanced ID). Below is more roughout the legal system. programs serve education as aTribal resource to the community ssault. have upThe to six months also to obtain and center job skills needed to beginby a fering educational information and referrals. ew life. information on what exactly the purpose of this ID is for. For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, E For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. 800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. Transitional Housing Court Advocacy AsTransitional for our CDIB’s, wecourt willrelated soon victims be redesigning current and he AST DV Housing Program serves of Domestic ssists survivors with domestic violence costs (when fundingour isViolence/Sexual available) ssault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed begin a ppearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. CDIB and hopefully be implementing new features to the card. toThe ew life. tentative plan for the new CDIB is to have it designed and issued out Shelter Placement Assistance Court Advocacy he Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Violence Program works with shelters to within by the end of July. AsDomestic stated above this iscosts tentative andother is subject ssists survivors domestic court relatedEmergency (when funding is for available) and klahoma in orderwith to help victimsviolence obtain safe housing. transportation change. If you have questions please feel freeorto contactorders. enrollppearances aschildren well as filing forany emergency protective orders (EPO) restraining e victim and may also be available. ment. Shelter Placement Housing and UtilityAssistance Assistance he Absentee Tribe’sviolence, Domesticsexual Violence Program worksand/or with other shelters within ssists victimsShawnee of domestic assault, stalking, dating violence in Enrollment’s Mission is to continue upgrade and better our deklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for mergency situations. This assistance may allow for atovictim to either receive housing or utility e victim and children may also be available. sistance. partment. NOTE: This ID will be an added service. If you wish to not purchase this card FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES you can still receive the CDIB. Also if you cannot pass a background check you Housing and Utility Assistance Referral Assistance Also as for somethings mention at general council; Enrollssists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in will not be able to purchase this card and you will have to continue to use your ssists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services mergency situations. assistance may Tribe’s allow for a victimViolence to either Program. receive housing or utility utside the scope of theThis Absentee Shawnee Domestic normal CDIB. ment has and is quite updated! We are more on track than ever. We sistance. follow the ordinance andCommunity are looking to improve our policies and Outreach ReferralViolence Assistance he procedures. Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic offers to educational Wecommunity are doing everything inProgram ourarepower keep alltrainings, ressists with providing resources to order thosetowho in need of additional services formational displays, and community events in provide more awareness to both Tribal cords upcommunities. toof date. ManyShawnee thingsTribe’s take time andViolence funding and we are working on it!!! As for the CDIB issue we have had many meetings since utside the scope the Absentee Domestic Program. nd Non-Tribal PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFIC FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. PLEASEWEBSITE: CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFIC WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM January on what we need to do. We want to solve everyone’s issues with our current CDIB and my hopes as Enrollment Director that these LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. Outreach or any questions regarding any ofCommunity the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee things will be implemented soon! Program offers educational trainings, he Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Violence ribe’s Domestic Violence staff atDomestic (405)very 273-2888. formational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal nd Non-Tribal communities. 38 Respectfully, or any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee ribe’s Domestic staff at Director (405) 273-2888. Carly Dyer,Violence Enrollment Did You Know..... Did You Know…… Did You Know..... Didchanges You Know…… Anyname name Any changes that thatmay mayoccur occur marriage, divorce, etc.) need totooccur bebeoccur updated (ie:marriage, Anyname name changes may (i.e. divorce, etc.)that need updated Any changes that may WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM How to Get a Tag 38 NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION* Any new motor vehicle registrations mustHow be done person by the Tribal Member. The f toinGet a Tag BEFORE any new through enrollment, marriage, divorce, etc.) need to be updated (ie: enrollment, BEFORE anyupdated new (i.e.through marriage, divorce, etc.) need to be or renewals can beany processed. registrations BEFORE new through enrollment, registrations or renewals can be processed. through enrollment, BEFORE any new registrations or renewals can be processed. 15 list of required documents you must have for new motor vehicle registration(s). • MOTOR TITLE VEHICLE REGISTRATION* NEW • SALEregistrations OR SALES must CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY applicable) Any newBILL motorOFvehicle be done in person by theFORM Tribal(ifMember. The f • ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD list of required documents you must have for new motor vehicle registration(s). •• OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION TITLE •• VALID DRIVER LICENSE BILL OFOKLAHOMA SALE OR SALES CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY FORM (if applicable) • ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD REGISTRATION RENEWAL • OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION There are two (2) options available. The following is a list of required documents for rene • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE RENEWING IN PERSON: REGISTRATION RENEWAL Current Registration Certificate There are• two (2) options available. The following is a list of required documents for rene • Oklahoma Insurance Verification •RENEWING Valid Oklahoma Driver License IN PERSON: •• Absentee Shawnee Enrollment card Current RegistrationTribal Certificate • Oklahoma Insurance Verification RENEWING BY MAIL: • Valid Oklahoma Driver License To renew by mail, send check or money order along with the above listed items. M Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1sau`bay 2 3 4 AST Complex Closed 5 R55 AST Complex Closed 9 10 16 17 18 23 24 25 30 31 Ham Sweet Pot. Black eyed Peas Bread Beef Fingers Mashed Pot/Gravy Veggies Bread/Applesauce Manwich Pickles Chips Mandarin Oranges 11 Spaghetti w/meat sauce Veggies Bread/Cake Soft Taco LTOC Mexi-corn Cinnamon Roll Chicken Fry Mashed Pot/Gravy Green beans Bread/Mixed Fruit 12 19 26 Hamburger LTOP Pot. Salad Ice Cream Chicken Broc & Rice Casserole Tossed Salad* Jell-O Egg Roll Stir Fry Veggies Pineapples Frito Chili Pie Onions, Chez Peaches 6 Chef Salad w/Turkey Eggs, Chez Crackers/Apricots 13 Hoagie Sandwich LTOP Italian Pasta Salad Pineapples 20 27 Roast Carrots Red Pot Roll Beans w/ham Cornbread Onions/Steakfries 7 14 21 28 Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit Cereal Ham Muffin Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit Waffles Bacon Fruit 8 15 22 29 Kraut & Wieners Veggies Bread Pears 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 Drink plenty of water; even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine • Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day. Use a buddy system when working in extreme heat, and take frequent breaks. • Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. • Protect face and head by wearing sunblock and a wide-brimmed hat. • Postpone outdoor games and activities. • Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun. • Limit intake of alcoholic beverages. • Avoid extreme temperature changes. • Consider spending the warmest part of the day in public buildings such as libraries, movie theaters, shopping malls, and other community facilities. Circulating air can cool the body by increasing the perspiration rate of evaporation. Who are the children in need? • Native American children in custody of tribe or state. • Native American children ages 0-17. • Native American children in sibling groups. • Native American children with special, physical, or emotional needs. • Native American children mixed with another ethnicity. TRIBAL FOSTER CARE HOMES ARE NEEDED FOR OUR TRIBAL CHILDREN WILL YOU OPEN YOUR HOME TO A CHILD IN NEED? IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER CARE HOME PLEASE CONTACT: JULIE WILSON 275-4030 EXT. 6376 July 3 & 4, AST Complex will be closed due to Independence Day!!! NO meals will be delivered or served. 16 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 Come and apply Starting in May thru September 2017 The L.I.H.E.P Program will pay for your Electric Bill All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. DAYTON REGION’S WALK OF FAME Department of Social Services (405) 275-4030 Ext. #6225 or #6255 Absentee Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tribe of of Oklahoma Oklahoma Shawnee ANNOUNCES 2017 HONOREES Youth/Adult Program Youth/Adult WIOA WIOA Program Shawnee Chief Tecumseh was among the 7 honorees announced at the Walk the Walk event in the Wright Dunbar Historic Business District on May 12th, 2017. He is the first Native American to be inducted into Dayton Region’s Walk of Fame. The other Honorees are; Oscar and Marjorie Boonshoft, Brigadier General Benjamin O Davis Sr. , Cathy Guisewire, The Honorable David L. Hobson and Allison Brooks Janney. TECUMSEH (1768-1813) 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive • Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 (405) 275-4030 17 The Honorees will be celebrated at a luncheon on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Sinclair Conference Centre. Since 1996, over 160 outstanding individuals and groups and their contributions to the Miami Valley have been memorialized at the September event and with granite stones on West Third Street in the Wright Dunbar Historic Business District between Broadway and Shannon and along Williams Street. Info by –Lisa Grigsby The Sovereignty Symposium 30th Anniversary OKC, OK Pictured below, (L to R) AST Veterans Walter Larney and Davd Little with Kendal Frazier-Miss Indian Oklahoma, Also pictured with AST Governor Edwina ButlerWolfe. Indian Child Welfare Department The INDIAN CHILD WELFARE DEPARARTMENT HAS MOVED TO 105 N. KIMBERLY AVE. SHAWNEE OK 74801 We would like to give a huge THANK YOU to the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority for extending this partnership opportunity with us. We would also like to thank Secretary Johnson and the MIS Department for helping us make this move possible! Ronelle Baker Indian Child Welfare Director 18 Hood, Piri Reis Howe, Reign Phil Hyde, Lester Clark Ibarra, Lya Lynette Alaee, Brandon Keith Davis, Bryar Nicholas Irvin, Benjamin Raymond Alberty, Langston Deshun Davis, Jocelyn Paige Johnson, Amanda Shaye Alford, Bruce Douglas Davis, Zachary Blake Johnson, Amber Dawn Alford, Louella Ann Day, Jennifer Ann Johnson, Ashley Briann Alford, Zachary Reid Deer, Derrick Wesley Johnson, Austin Lee Almanza, Marcel Andres Deer, Elnora Levearn Kaseca Johnson, Debra Jean Armstrong, Robert Brent Deer, Ethan MacK Johnson, George Lewis Aschtgen, Ginna Lyn Deer, Jaden Brandon Johnson, Grant Scott Ashley, Skylor Georgeann Deer, Kensington Jaide Johnson, Jeremiah Justin Bailey, Brooke Lynn Deer, Marissa Caitlin Johnson, Jessie Colt Barber, Kristin Lynn Deere, Angelina Renee Johnson, Kyle Dylan Barbosa, Talia Jade Delodge, Ezra Manuel Johnson, Nikki Renee Barriga, Elias Micah Dennison, Daniele Johnson, Noreen Dottie Bateman, Willow Shoshana Rain DeOliveira, Shelly Marie Johnson, Rita Jo Bayliss, Billy Ray Detert, Heather Jo Johnson, Stacey Lynn Bayliss, Katherine Anne Dixon, Abryana Elizabeth-Marie Johnson, Steven Boyd Bear, Bonnie Jean Doussett, Calvin Cecil Johnson, Tillman Earl Beaver, Rodney Gene Dry, Shavonne Lynn Jones, Donna Kay ( Ellis) Bender, Judith Ann Dyer, Aria May Jones, Teresa Ann Wilson Berry, Ryan Jennings Ellingsen, Shirley Mae Judkins, Dyllon Garrett Birdtail, Mary Evelyn Ellis, Andee Nicole Kaniatobe, Karen Faith Bittle, Lillian Kay Ellis, Charlotte Lynn Kaseca, April Eve Blackbear, Tegan Quinn Ellis, Chet Herbert Kaseca, Kanynn Leiann Blackburn, Virginia Rae Ellis, Christian Nathanial Kaseca, Kevin Lynn Blanchard, Brian Keith Engler, Emily Laiken Kaseca, Russell Franklin Blanchard, Clayton Lee Farmer, Christine Bobbie Keese, Mckinzey Faye Blanchard, Eric Leon Felton, Zachary Douglas Keith, Andrew Richard Blanchard, Henry R. Finch, Lillian Shea Keith, Brandon Dowe Blanchard, Jamin Dalton Foley, Clayton Shane Kennedy, Lindsey Marie Blanchard, Kason Ryan Foreman, Amber Lynn Key, Braisley Saranda Blanchard, Kyerra MaKyla Raye Foreman, Amper Len Kickapoo, Christopher Kerry Blanchard, Nicholas Adam Fowler, Cheyenne Deneau Kirby, Lindsay Diane Blanchard, Virginia Adele Freeman, Eugene Bryce Kirby, Steven Wayne Blood, Colby Lee French-Hawk, Tracie Lynn Kirby, William Michael Bogue, Aimee Rochelle Fritsch, Jerod Wayne Kitchen, Isaiah John Lucas Bonham, Virginia Doreen Frye, Williamscott Thomas Krackenberger, Derek Henry Booth, Randall David Garretson, Donna Kay Krauss-Bates, Chante’l Emily Botone, Lisa Lucille Gatzman, Darla Juyne Kupczynski, Cora Ashley Bowens, Aarion Tremain Gatzman, Vannessa Kay Lackey, Toni Dion Bradley, Edward H. Gibson, Alan Gerard Laplant, Gemma Nikole Brady, Sharon Kay Gibson, Donald James Larney, Kathryn Jon-Nicole Breeding, Hollis Joshua Gibson, Elvis Glenn Larney, Nathaniel Roy Brinson, Nicholas Henry Gibson, Gary Lloyd Larney, Noah Cruz Brocksmith, Ethan James Gibson, Ryan Edmond Larson, Sekoenatha Keegan Brown, Elijah Christopher Gibson, Tyler Glen Lawrence, Dylan Zachariah Brown, Samuel David Gilcrease, Maedia Jean Vaughn Hendrix Brown, Tristan John Gilmore, Linkin Thomas Lewis, Cierra Dawn Bryce, Anita Jean Gomez Jr., Abelardo M Little Axe Jr., Danny Bryce, Jacob Desmond Gonzales, Gabriella Noel Little Axe, Charlie Pratt Buckley, Brandon Michael Goss, Angel Marcus Little Axe, Graci Raquel Buckley, Christopher Maurice Goss, Veronica Mae Little Axe, Jerry James Burkhart Sr, Arthur Elliott Graham, Jackie Little, Edwin Thomas Butler, Donna Ellen Granstrom, Karsen Renee Little, Tony Wayne Byers, Marilyn Greeley, Sarah Fawn Little, Zoretta Denise Byers, Shawn Deeon Gurrola, Daniel Alberto Littlebear, Nelson Wayne Byington, Michelle Hope Gutierrez, Devin Anthony Littlecreek, Ephraim Jhames Canales, Alexis Marie Harjo, Jeanette Marie Littlecreek, Josephine Taylor Carlson, Tyellissa Lynn Harjo, Michael Ray Littlecreek, Mychal Shawn Case, Melissa Susan Harjo, Sharon Melody Lockhart, Ann Chapline, Isabella Roseanne Harjoe, Sonja Denise Long, Jordan Lee Citty, Keith Leon Haumpy, Ma-Yia Rahjanae Longhorn, Bradley Brian Citty, Steven Keith Hawk, Connor Evan Longhorn, Ewell Gary Ciulla, Tina Faye Haymond, Trisha Lynn Longhorn, Lee Allen Cochrane Jr., Guy Stanley Helvy, Alta Jean Longman, Annabelle Marie Coddington, Corey William Henshaw, Allen Shawn Longman, Ashley Nicole Collett, Savanna Len Hernandez Thorpe, Genesis Kay Longman, Clayton Dean Colungo, Darrell Dean Hernandez, Daezi Viay Longman, Kristopher Morgan Combs, Robert Paul Dwight Herndon, Martin Clyde Longman, William Ashton Conner, Daniel Paul Herrera, John Anthony Lovins, Wesley Jacob Coody, Erin Melody Herrera, Michael Lee Lowe, Wyatt James Cook, Joshua Caleb Herrod, Jordan Leann Lowrance, Rusty Haze Cox, Jennifer Renee Hibdon, Konner Brian Mack, Felix Wayne Craig, Kayla Shawnee Hicks, Anna Marie MacK, Malayah Jean Cruz, Mr. Cameron Jacob Hicks, Braylon Angus Mackey, Monica Sue Cummings, Juleah Leslie Hill, Chealsie Lynn Marquez, Quentin Miles Davis Jr., Anthony Louis Hood, Dallas James Marshall, Kalanii Marie Davis Jr., Edward Leroy Hood, Elaina Rae Martin, Robyn Alexa Davis, Adley Reese Hood, Matthew Dean Martinez Jr., Chad Mikel JUly BIRTHDAYS Martinez, Alyson Jo Martinez, Jalon Maverick Martinez, Jasmine Nicole Martinez, Stephanie Diane Masquat, Ricky Lee Masquat, Milania Che’Lee Matthews, Amber Mary Maxfield, Lisa Clorean Maxwell, Alex Ryan Mayo, Lindsay Destiny McBride, Wyatt Dean McCoy, Violet Christine Harry McCulloch, Erin Corrine McGee, Michael Shannon McMahan, Jayden Thomas McPherson, Erica Nicole Merrell, Sean Allen Meshquekennock, Thomas Lee Michaelson, John Edward Miller, Tina Mae Mitchell, Chloe Ann Sarae Mohawk, McKenzi Jeanne Mohawk, Travis Gene Moore, Miles Thomas Michael Joseph Morton, Colette Ellen Morton, Darrell Jackson Morton, David Arthur Morton, Sara Brianne Nail, Cullen Chase Neuens, Kathy Marie Neugent, Louise L. C. Nguyen-Rojas, Tyler Van O’Dell, Cody Dewayne Onzahwah, Alecia Joann Oster-Rolette, Sharon Sue Pack, Camryn Lorraine Pack, Kristyn Bailey Patton, Qwentis Adarryl Patty, Twana Marie Spybuck Pederson, Rena Kaye Little Axe Peetoom, Joshua Lawrence Peetoom, William Ryan Pena, Eric Perez-Vargas Jr., Juan Manuel Phillips, Kristian Parker Pickens, Teddy Ray Pine, Jaime` Ann Pine, James Francis Pine, Kaseon James Pitner, Sylvia Sue Ponce, Autumn Dawn Ponkilla, Carol Ann Ponkilla, Debra Jaclyn Ponkilla, Martin Ned Pope, Cree Breeann Pugh, Tiffany Ranae Ramirez, Antonio Omar Ramirez, Ashton Kobe Ramirez, Sawyer Ridge Rapp, Amelia Irene Reid, Rebecca Claire Ricketts II, Jarrod Keith Rigney, Sylvan Layne Roach, Drew Wilson Robertson, Leland Scott Robison, Christopher Charles Rodas Lopez, Monica Leree Rodgers, Velma Jo Rolette, David Grayson Rolette, Makaila Lynn Ross, Gary Willis Rudloff, Dylan Cole Runsabove, Wade Mitchell Sampson, Brayden Louis Schulenberg, Esteline Sloan Schwarz, Loretta Jean Serena, Lisa Lynn Shane, Vivian Louella Shawnee, Coltin Dale Shawnee, Derrick Joel Shelton, Anthony Pharrell 19 Shirk, Deborah Ann Wilson, Justin Dean Sills, Patricia Kay Wilson, Marcus Allen Simpson, Shirley Florence Wilson, Penny Arlene Sims, Vikki Ann Wolf Jr., Aaron Paul Slayton, Lester Allen Wolf, Nevaeh Annalise Sloat, John Levi Wolfe, Beverly Edwina (Butler) Smith, Caden Robert Wood, William Thomas James Smith, Caylea Anna Worley, Tehia Jane Smith, Curtis Alan Yates, Katie Ann Smith, Katherine Danene Smith, Kenneth Lee Smith, Lauren Ashlee Smith, Leslie Anne Smith, Lori Beth Smith, Luke Alan Snake, Brandon Matthew Snake, Gerald Kendall Snake, Jennie Lucy Mohawk Soap, Austin Jay Soap, Crystal Diane Moonlight Soap, Devin Elijah Solis, Allan Jesus Spoon, Ramona Gaye Spriggs, Chanoa Irene Spybuck Jr, James Cody Spybuck, Morganne Faith Stanley Jr., Denny Atine Starr, David Martin Starr, Sheila Renee Stephens, AnnaMarie Gene Stewart, Robert Sterling Sutton, Sierra Dawn Switch Sr., Douglas Vaughn Switch, Kathern Suzzete Switch, Samuel Tiger Switch, Voguel Carroll Talton, Daveon Lee Tapia, Shawnee Antonio Tarbox Jr., Matthew Clayton Taylor, Lena Elaine Taylor, Nina Gail Tharp, Deborah Lynne Thomasee, Lawrence Cy Thompson, Cheyenne Jada Thornhill, Taryn MacKenzie Thorpe, Cyrus James Thorpe, Jarrett Scott Thorpe, Sandra Lorene Tiger Sr., Leonard Gene Tiger, Annette Renee Tiger, Cheryl Renee Tiger, Francis Allen Tiger, Hermione Essence Tiger, Mariah Lanay Tiger, Sherman Lee Tiger, Sonya Marie Tiger, Stephanie Nicole Tiger, Susan Rochelle Tsoodle, Arminda Lee Uchida, Micheal Gene Vasquez, Rebecca Faye Wakolee Jr., Brandon David Wakolee, Bernard Wilson Wallace, Cierra Shawnae Wallace, Timothy Scott Ware, Jenny Ann Warrior, Daniel Adam Warrior, Donna Carol (Gibson) Warrior, Samuel Norbbie Washington, Walter Wasley, Brenden Salvatore Watson, Brian Keith Watson, Jamie Ann White Jr., Charles Daniel White, Logan Riley White, Thomas Wayne Whitebird, Shelby Gail Williams, David Arlen Williams, Jalyn Anissa Williams, Melanie Marie Williams, Orin Ray Willingham, Deidra Marie Kantynn Kaseca Happy 14th Birthday to you on May 30th,2017. Grandson your dinner was great !! We love you, Granny & Grandpa To my beautiful daughter, Kanynn HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY!!! Love, Mom & Dad, Bubba & Lynnlei Happy Birthday Roy Kaseca (Dad ) Happy 18th Grandpa, we love you! the Kasecas & Johnsons Birthday AND STILL KICKING! Willow Bateman Love M om, Step-Dad and Brother 20 Happy Birthday to Nikki, Kevin, Leila and Kanynn We love you all! Mom and Dad Happy Birthday to Nora, Stephanie, and Russell Have a safe and fun day! The Kesecas Happy Fathers day Dad (Roy) Hope you had a great day love Nikki & Kevin Happy Fathers Day Daddy (Kevin) Thank you for always taking care of us Love you bunches Kantynn , Kanynn, & LynnLei Congrats high Congrats on becoming aon highbecoming school graduate! Weaare so proudschool of you and your ac- graduate! are so of received you and complishments. The manyWe scholarships and proud honors you have to attendyour OU are accomplishments. The many scholarships and honors you have received to attend OU are just outstanding. May God be by your side through this next chapter in your life. Love, Love, Carly, Andrew , & Aria Carly, Andrew, & Aria just outstanding. May god be by your side through this next chapter in your life. 21 22 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. 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225 Court Advocacy Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. Shelter Placement Assistance The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within 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. • 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) 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. Community Outreach The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings, informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal and Non-Tribal communities. For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. 38 *TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS* Note: You may be asked to provide supporting documentation for verification purposes. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION *ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER* 1-4 YEARS 5-8 YEARS 9-12 YEARS 13-16 YEARS 17- OVER YEARS $85 $75 $55 $35 $15 $0.25 A DAY 23 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.) 24 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES 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 Body Blast Dance Fitness 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Chrissy Wiens LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Calisthenics Camp 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 “Body Blast Dance Fitness”- Burn calories by moving your body through a variety of fun and aerobic dance styles. 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. 25 “Calisthenics Camp”- Develop strength, body control, and functionality for recreation or activities of daily living. Camp calisthenics uses bodyweight exercises to develop and improve muscular fitness. Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational 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 ” 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. 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: 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. 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 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 Sign up, stay connected. 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 on iPhone or Android for real-time access to your health information HEALTH SYSTEM S H AW N E E C L I N I C 4 0 5 . 8 7 8 . 5 8 5 0 o r 8 7 7. 8 7 8 . 4 7 0 2 ( TO L L - F R E E ) 26 I L I T T L E A X E H E A LT H C E N T E R 4 0 5 . 4 4 7. 0 3 0 0 Healthy GRILLING Warmer weather means it’s time to get out of the kitchen and fire up the barbecue. While grilled foods are packed with flavor, the way you prepare them can have a big impact on how healthy they are. Follow these simple steps for a cookout that’s tasty and good for you. Dial Down the Heat When proteins in meat, chicken and fish are cooked at searing temperatures, cancer-causing compounds called heterocyclic amines, or HCAs, form, especially where meat is charred. “Charred meats that have been grilled at high temperatures or over an open flame undergo changes that increase chemicals that may increase the risk of cancer,” says Kristen Gradney, RDN, LDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “It is best to grill meat low and slow to prevent excess charring.” Flipping food frequently also can prevent crusting. Cut the Fat Fat from meat can drip into your grill’s flame, causing it to flare up. The flame and resulting smoke contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, which have also been linked to cancer. Trimming the fat from meat prior to cooking can reduce PAHs, as can removing skin from chicken or fish. Cooking outside the flame rather than directly over it can also help prevent flaring. Marinate One easy way to minimize HCAs and PAHs is to marinate meat for at least 30 minutes before grilling. Acidic ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice or orange juice are especially effective. Or try beer, wine or even green tea. Mix It Up Fruits and vegetables are less likely to form carcinogens at high heat, so try swapping produce for some of your animal protein. Barbecue a veggie burger or portobello mushroom. Thread tomatoes, onions, squash and peppers on kebabs. Or grill pineapple, peaches or nectarines for a gooey, naturally sweet dessert. You’ll cut carcinogens and add cancer-fighting phytochemicals to your meal in the process. Keep It Clean Too much heat isn’t the only thing that can turn a good barbecue bad. Make sure your food is safe by discarding any unused marinade and using clean utensils and plates for cooked food. “Cooking with a clean grill, free of lighter fluid or charcoal, prevents the contamination and consumption of food with these harmful substances,” says Gradney. When the cookout is over, make sure your grill cleaning brush has no loose bristles that can fall onto the grates and potentially stick to food next time you grill. Resource: Healthy Grilling. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.eatright.org/resource/ homefoodsafety/safety-tips/outdoor-dining/healthy-grilling 27 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. Native American youth are facing Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their family of origin and that of their a crisis. These children are being of Aorigin family that their caregivers. bsentee Sand hawnee Tribal of Foster Care is caregivers. in need of homes Absentee for children that aShawnee re in our child welfare system. Care Your participation in being oster parent for helps children to ensure that these are children Tribal Foster is in need ofa fhomes that inhave our removed from their homes and positive connections to their culture. This interaction helps these children nurture a positive sense of child welfare system. Your participation in being a foster parent identification as a Native American. By being willing to do this, you can be a valuable part of the placed into the child welfare system helps ensure thesethis children have connections healing jto ourney that will that help strengthen next generation of Apositive bsentee Shawnee children; in turn, children bThis ecome tinteraction he parents that their children will need them to be. Onurture ur children aa re tohelping theirthose culture. helps these children at rates much higher than any our f uture, w hat w ill w e h ave o ur f uture b e? positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being other population. Native American willing to do this, you can be TRIBE a valuable part of the healing ABSENTEE SHAWNEE CHILD WELFARE children are often placed in homes journey that will help strengthen this(ext. next 133) generation of Absentee 405-878-4702 Shawnee children; in turn, helping those children become the outside of their families, tribes, parents that their children will need them to be. Our children are and Native American culture and our future, what will we have our future be? all this contributes to significant ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE CHILD WELFARE 405-878-4702 (ext. 133) 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. 39 28 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 OILS THE OFFICE OF STUDY ON PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) HEALTH, WELLNESS AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES 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 Oklahoma Indian Legal Services the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. will be at the Tribal Court House, Bldg. #3 each month on the 2nd Thursday from 9am-12pm. THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income Oklahoma IndianSize/Overcrowded Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization c. Family Living Conditions Condition of Home thatd.provides free legal services to low income Native Americans in Oklahoma. To beavailable: eligible for services you must fall within OILS Other Programs •Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program income guidelines. Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed. Contact information: Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com. Oklahoma Indian Legal Submit completed application to: Services (OILS) Perimeter Center Dr.,&Ste 222 Office 4200 of Environmental Health Engineering Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK 73112 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 943-6457 74801 Telephone: (405) Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex Telephone: (800)& 658-1497 Office of Environmental Health Engineering, Building 13 If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at Facsimile: 917-7060 (405) (405) 214-4235 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 The Absentee Tribe is supporting Agreement through Shawnee the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Realitya Department. Proof of income is not required. grassroots initiated research study on public safety, The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of health and wellness affecting Indian women. This a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement of city or rural service lines, new wastewater research was water requested by Indian womenseptic and systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ tribal leaders consultations held systems with the renovation of cityduring sewer lines and water treatment as needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic U.S. Department of Justice and through separate tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance. visits toarevarious congressional These If you having water or wastewaterdelegates. issues or building a new home and need services please come by our office and fill advocacy efforts caused Congress to mandate the out an OEH&E application for assistance. National Institute (NIJ) tohousing conduct a If your home is underof theJustice management of any authority and has not study been paid off, you do qualifysafety, national baseline focusing on not public for assistance. Applications for this program are public health and wellness needs of Indian women available online at www.astribe.com and at the living tribal lands. OEH&Eon building. 18 29 From the Doctor’s Notebook... Today we must cover a subject that is getting a lot of media attention and has many in the medical profession very worried. I will not take up a lot of time with this but will be very frank in this discussion. Let me lay the ground work by saying that there were more than 50,000 opioid related deaths in the US last year. In the past number of years the use of narcotics for pain, especially chronic pain has exploded. The consequence of this is felt way beyond the clinical setting. There are those in academia who would argue that the number of people “hooked” on narcotics is in some direct proportion to the number of people being treated for chronic pain as well as those people who just buy off the street. The data is certainly compelling to say the least but my purpose is not to discuss numbers or reasons why one might call this an epidemic. I am also not going to debate the question of whether the use of opioids is indicated for certain conditions. We simply must understand that the use of narcotics for legitimate reasons and the overuse overlap is leading to problems for the citizens of this nation and that has an impact on the citizens of the Absentee Shawnee Nation as well. There is a lot of pressure coming to bear on physicians to closely examine their use of controlled medications in general. While not placing the blame on physicians for the problem, the consideration must include society as a whole. Another issue that is very closely linked is the increasing number of deaths due to the use of narcotics in conjunction with another drug class called benzodiazepines or “Bennies” in street parlance. These drugs include Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin, to name several. These medications are reserved for use by behavioral health providers in certain situations but are easily obtained off the street. Opioids are a class of medications derived from the opium poppy plant and initially consisted mainly of Morphine. There are now synthetics that mimic the action of the natural opioid class. These synthetic medications can be up to 10 times more powerful in their analgesic (pain killing) effects than Morphine. All in all we are talking about drugs like hydrocodone, oxycodone, etc. These drugs may commonly be prescribed in acute pain situations such as fractures or for post-operative pain. Another in the list of abused medications used for pain control is Fentanyl. This is a very dangerous drug when not used correctly. The problem begins to occur when short term use of an opioid turns into a long term abuse situation. Opioids are very addictive. We in the medical profession have to consider that every patient has the potential for addiction until proven otherwise. Many people who have used opioids for short term pain can become physically dependent after the need for pain control has lessened or even resolved. When you couple this with the addictive potential of the benzodiazepines you have a recipe for serious dependence and possible abuse. In addition, it is now known that the risk of death is many times enhanced when using these medications in combination. We, at the tribal health clinic have taken steps to deal with this problem. First of all the pain management policy is quite clear about the use of opioids in primary care in conjunction with chronic pain. We are introducing a pain management program for those who demonstrate a clear need for medical management of chronic pain. In addition, our policy is very pointed in that the use of benzodiazepines is reserved for use by our behavioral health providers only. We have not achieved perfection but our system is in place to increase your assurance that the burden of concern for tribal members, or any patient at our facility is minimized. We keep up to date on the latest medical guidelines for treatment and we employ a team approach to assessment and treatment for pain, regardless of whether it is short term or chronic. We are very thankful that we have a highly trained and professional physical therapy department headed by a PhD director. We rely on them heavily in our evaluation of chronic pain. It is a fact that we do, on occasion have new patients come in to the clinic who have been treated elsewhere inappropriately with narcotic pain meds; coming in with the expectation that we will refill those. In addition, there are patients who are on benzodiazepines who come in expecting to be refilled. Our providers have been trained in our policy to minimize the possibility that a patient is going to walk out of our facility with anything other than what is clearly indicated. Due diligence is taken to check with the bureau of narcotics website to insure that patients who do come in are not drug seeking (Oh yes, it does happen). Our concern is first and foremost for our patients. Our providers do not allow any external pressures to come to bear (including patient demands for narcotics) that may negatively influence the proper assessment of pain, whether acute or chronic. The consequences of inappropriate use of opioids are much too serious to take lightly. With much regard to your wellbeing, Bruce Stafford, DO, Diplomate ABFM, NBPAS Deputy Medical Director, Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System 30 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 5 31 32 33 34 35 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 OK ♥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 10 36 37 AST Tribal Member takes 1st Place in Golf Tournament Absentee Shawnee Tribal member Jimmy Squire recently took First Place in the President Division at the SWAGA Golf Tournament in Brownwood, Texas. 38 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 Sharon Littlecreek, Patient Care Manager/LPN Jayne Werst, CH Specialist, Medicaid Patients Kelly Armstrong, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN 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) 39 HEALTH SYSTEM AABSENTEE BSENTEE SSHAWNEE HAWNEE T TRIBE RIBE –– SSHAWNEE HAWNEE D DEPARTMENT EPARTMENT E EXTENSIONS XTENSIONS (405) (405) 275-4030 275-4030 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030 Governor PPROCUREMENT Governor Edwina Edwina Butler-Wolfe Butler-Wolfe....6308 6308 FFINANCE INANCE ROCUREMENT Flores Clayton Twila Parker ................................. Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe ..6307 6308 Victor FINANCE PROCUREMENT Victor Flores ........................................ ........................................6282 6282 Asaycia Asaycia Clayton................................... ...................................6291 6291 Twila Parker ................................. 6307 ..................................... Lesa ..................................... Victor Lincoln Flores 6282 Sheelby AsayciaThorpe Clayton.................................... ...................................6244 6291 TwilaShaw Parker .................................6269 6307 Shema Shema Lincoln........................................ .....................................6250 6250 Sheelby Thorpe .................................... 6244 Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269 ......................................... Ketakea ........................................................ ShemaWare Lincoln .....................................6279 6250 Kayla Sheelby Thorpe..................................... ....................................6281 6244 Lesa Shaw .....................................6263 6269 Jenny Jenny Ware ......................................... 6279 Kayla Ketakea ..................................... 6281 ........................................................ 6263 .......................................... JennyDavis Ware.......................................... .........................................6265 6279 Tara KaylaBattise Ketakea .....................................6410 6281 ........................................................6263 Holly Holly Davis .......................................... 6265 Tara Battise .......................................... 6410 Lt.Governor Lt.Governor Isaac Isaac Gibson Gibson ........... ...........6253 6253 David Holly Deer............................................ Davis ..........................................6320 6265 Tara Battise.......................................... 6410 David Deer............................................ 6320 REALTY Andy Warrior ............................... Lt.Governor Gibson ...........6309 6253 Twyla Andy WarriorIsaac ............................... 6309 ................................ David Blanchard Deer............................................ 6320 REALTY Twyla Blanchard ................................6233 6233 Cecil Wilson ......................................... 6246 Mary ..................................... REALTY Andy Billy Warrior ...............................6267 6309 Jennifer Mary Billy ..................................... 6267 Crenshaw............................... Twyla Blanchard ................................6228 6233 Cecil Wilson ......................................... 6246 Jennifer Crenshaw............................... 6228 Lea (BIA Scott CecilTsotaddle....................................... Wilson .........................................6248 6246 MaryMiller Billy ..................................... 6267 Courtney Lea Tsotaddle....................................... 6248 (BIA Spec. Spec.))................... ...................6325 6325 Scott Miller Green ................................... 6300 Jennifer 6228 (405) 275-4030 Courtney Green ................................... 6300 SHAWNEE TRIBE – SCrenshaw............................... HAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS Colleen Butler ...................................... 6247 Lea Tsotaddle....................................... 6248 ................... 6325 Misty Scott Miller (BIA Spec.A)BSENTEE Colleen Butler ...................................... 6247 Griffith ...................................... Courtney Green ...................................6290 6300 Secretary Griffith ...................................... 6290 Secretary John John R. R. Johnson Johnson.......... ..........6289 6289 Misty Colleen Butler ...................................... 6247 Ellis Misty Griffith ......................................6280 6290 Alvina Barnes 6275 Phillip Ellis ........................................... ........................................... 6280 Secretary John................................ R.Butler-Wolfe Johnson .......... 6289 FPhillip Alvina Barnes ................................ 6275 OCIAL Governor Edwina ..6308 INANCE PSSROCUREMENT OCIAL SSERVICES ERVICES Phillis Wahahrickah-Tasi ................... 6338 PhillipWahahrickah-Tasi Ellis ........................................... 6280 Jeff Gibson .................................... 6256 Phillis ...................6282 6338 Alvina Barnes ................................6307 6275 Victor Jeff Gibson .................................... 6256 Annie (Director )......................... 6291 6225 Flores ........................................ Asaycia Clayton ................................... Twila Parker ................................. SERVICES SOCIALWilson Sandra Burnett ................................... Phillis Wahahrickah-Tasi ...................6385 6338 Annie Wilson (Director)......................... 6225 ........................................................ 6306 Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385 6256 Jeff Gibson .................................... ........................................................ 6306 Linda ........................................ 6255 Thorpe .................................... Lesa Shaw .....................................6269 Shema Lincoln ..................................... 6250 Sheelby AnnieGouge Wilson (Director ).........................6244 6225 Linda Gouge ........................................ 6255 Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385 ........................................................6263 6306 Jenny UMAN RRESOURCES H Ware ......................................... 6279 Kayla ..................................... 6281 ........................................................ LindaKetakea Gouge ........................................ 6255 UMAN ESOURCES H TTAX OMMISSION // TTAG Treasurer AX C CBattise OMMISSION AG Treasurer Leah Leah Bates Bates................... ...................6239 6239 Holly Cheri Hardeman .................................. 6252 Davis .......................................... 6265 Tara .......................................... 6410 RESOURCES HUMAN Cheri Hardeman .................................. 6252 Alicia ........................................ 6257 Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240 Lt.Governor IsaacBates Gibson ...........6253 TAX CEngler OMMISSION / TAG Treasurer Leah ................... 6239 David Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240 Elizabeth Clark 6296 Cheri Deer............................................ Hardeman ..................................6320 6252 Alicia Engler ........................................ 6257 Elizabeth Clark ................................... ................................... 6296 Connor Edwards ................................. 6237 EALTY R Andy Warrior ............................... 6309 Alicia Engler ........................................ 6257 Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240 Rep Rep Anthony Anthony Johnson Johnson.................. ..................6287 6287 Twyla Rachael Lankford ............................... 6222 Blanchard ................................ Elizabeth Clark ................................... 6296 Connor Edwards ................................. 6237 Rachael Lankford ...............................6233 6222 Shelby White ........................................ 6258 Cecil Wilson ......................................... 6246 Mary Billy ..................................... 6267 Connor Edwards ................................. 6237 Shelby White ........................................ 6258 Trent Norton ................................. 6335 Rep Anthony Johnson ..................6335 6287 Jennifer Trent Norton ................................. Casey Adams ....................................... 6337 Crenshaw............................... Rachael Lankford ...............................6228 6222 Casey Adams ....................................... 6337 Lea Tsotaddle....................................... (BIA Spec.) ...................6325 Scott Shelby White ........................................6248 6258 TrentMiller Norton ................................. 6335 Courtney Green....................................... ................................... 6300 Casey Adams 6337 TERO TERO Butler ...................................... 6247 ICW Colleen ICW Misty Griffith ...................................... 6290 Jeff Gibson ........................................... 6284 TERO Secretary John R. Johnson ..........6289 Ronelle Baker....................................... 6375 Jeff Gibson ........................................... 6284 RRECEPTIONIST ECEPTIONIST ICW Ellis Ronelle Baker .......................................6280 6375 Jeff Gibson ........................................... 6284 Phillip ........................................... Alvina Barnes ................................6275 Lea Bettelyoun ..................................... 4030 RECEPTIONIST Lea Bettelyoun ..................................... 4030 Julie Wilson ......................................... 6376 OCIAL SERVICES S T ITLE Ronelle Baker......................................... ....................................... 6375 TITLE VI Julie Wilson 6376 VI Wahahrickah-Tasi ................... 6338 Gibson .................................... LeaJeff Bettelyoun .....................................6256 4030 Phillis Jackie Denny ........................................ 6377 Annie Wilson (Director )......................... Thomasine Owings (DIR) 6227 Julie Wilson ......................................... 6376 T ITLE VI Jackie Denny ........................................ 6377 Thomasine (Doss) (Doss) Owings (DIR)........ ........6225 6227 AATTORNEY TTORNEY Burnett ................................... 6385 ........................................................6306 Sandra Linda Gouge ........................................ 6255 Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ..................... 6272 Jackie Denny ........................................ 6377 Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ........ 6227 Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ..................... 6272 Ray Campbell ....................................... 6313 ATTORNEY Ray Campbell.......................................6313 LLITTLE A XE R ESOURCE C ENTER ITTLE R AESOURCES XE RESOURCE CENTER HUMAN Donna Butler ........................................ 6270 Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ..................... 6272 Donna Butler ........................................ 6270 RayTreasurer CampbellLeah ....................................... 6313 Komahcheet..................... TAX COMMISSION / TAG Bates...................6239 Robert AXE RESOURCE CENTER 585-8310 LITTLE Robert Komahcheet..................... 585-8310 CCOURT OURT Cheri Hardeman .................................. 6252 Robert Schoolfield ............................... 6270 DonnaEngler Butler ........................................ 6270 Robert Schoolfield ...............................6257 6270 Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Alicia ........................................ Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240 Robert Komahcheet..................... 585-8310 Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) ................. 6241 C OURT Kathy Brock (Court Clerk).................6241 Elizabeth Clark ................................... 6296 Ted Watson .......................................... 6270 Robert Schoolfield ............................... 6270 Ted Watson .......................................... 6270 Connor Edwards ................................. 6237 Duke Blanchard 585-3669 RepBrock Anthony Johnson Courtney Hodges ................................. 6260 Kathy (Court Clerk).................. .................6287 6241 Rachael Courtney Hodges ................................. 6260 Lankford........................... ............................... 6222 Ted Watson .......................................... 6270 M MAINTENANCE AINTENANCE Shelby ........................................ 6258 EEXTENSIONS O Trent Norton ................................. 6335 THERWhite XTENSIONS OTHER Courtney Hodges .................................6260 Casey Adams ....................................... 6337 Kevin Kaseca 6316 MAINTENANCE Kevin Kaseca........................................ ........................................ 6316 Bldg. CCULT ULT.. P PRES RES.. // G GIFT IFT SSHOP HOP 11 Conf. Rm. THER E XTENSIONS O Bldg. Conf. Rm. ............................... ...............................6294 6294 Reta ............................................ KevinHarjo Kaseca ........................................6249 6316 TERO Reta Harjo ............................................ 6249 Merry Gift Shop) CULT. Rodriguez PRodriguez RES. / GIFT SHOP Merry Gift Shop) .................. ..................6310 6310 ICW Bldg. 111Break Rm ................................ 6305 Bldg. Conf. Rm. ............................... 6294 Bldg. Break Rm ................................ 6305 Stephen Fife .......................................... 6234 Reta Harjo 6249 Jeff Gibson ........................................... 6284 Stephen Fife............................................ .......................................... 6234 R ECEPTIONIST Devon Frazier(Library)....................... Merry Rodriguez Gift Shop) ..................6243 6310 Ronelle Devon Frazier(Library)....................... 6243 Baker ....................................... 6375 Gov. 22 Conf. Rm. Bldg.Bldg. 1 Break Rm ................................ 6305 Gov. Bldg. Conf. Rm. ....................... .......................6330 6330 Sherri Yetter, Isaac Bettelyoun, John Stephen Fife .......................................... 6234 SherriWilson Yetter,......................................... Isaac Bettelyoun, John6376 TFam. Lea Bettelyoun ..................................... Ashley Brokeshoulder ......................... 6312 Devon Frazier(Library)....................... 6243 Julie Ashley Brokeshoulder .........................4030 6312 Rm. .......................... 6311 ITLESvcs. VI Conf. Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. ....................... 6330 Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. .......................... 6311 Mann, Cecil Walker SherriDenny Yetter, Isaac Bettelyoun, John6377 Mann, Cecil Walker Erin Thompson .................................... Ashley Brokeshoulder .........................6340 6312 Jackie ........................................ Thompson .................................... 6340 Finance Conference Rm ...................... 6236 Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR)........ 6227 Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. .......................... 6311 Finance Conference Rm ...................... 6236 AErin TTORNEY Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Mann, Cecil Walker Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance Lance Kyra Underwood ................................. 6238 6340 Erin Thompson .................................... Kyra Underwood ................................. 6238 Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ..................... 6272 Finance Conference Rm ...................... 6236 Ray Campbell.......................................6313 LNanaeto, Levi Littlecreek .................... 6331 ITTLE A XE R ESOURCE C ENTER THER E NTITIES & T OLL F REE O Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance ENTITIES & TOLL FREE OTHERButler Suhaila Newport Kyra Underwood .................................6245 6238 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek .................... 6331 Donna Suhaila Newport .................................. .................................. 6245 ........................................ 6270 Komahcheet..................... 585-8310 Nations Bank Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek .................... 6331 All ENTITIES &............................... TOLL FREE 273-0202 OTHER All Nations Bank........................... ........................... 273-0202 Leal Bender .......................................... C OURT Suhaila Newport ..................................6323 6245 Robert Leal Bender .......................................... 6323 MIS Schoolfield 6270 MIS Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Robert Duke ASEDA .......................................... 878-6782 All Nations Bank ........................... 273-0202 ASEDA .......................................... 878-6782 Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) ................. 6241 Leal Bender ..........................................6323 HELP DESK ........................................ 3100 Ted Watson .......................................... 6270 MIS HELP DESK ........................................ 3100 Toll VVIOLENCE /F DDOMESTIC OMESTICHodges IOLENCE /FAMILY AMILY SSERVICES ERVICES Free.......................................... ............................. 1-800-256-3341 ASEDA 878-6782 Courtney ................................. 6260 M Tom Trimble AINTENANCE HELP DESK........................................ ........................................6327 3100 Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341 Trimble ........................................ 6327 Melissa Lopez ....................................... 6333 VIOLENCE /FAMILY SERVICES DOMESTIC Melissa Lopez ....................................... 6333 Tom Brendle Corner ............................. 447-3372 THER E XTENSIONS O Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341 Brendle Corner ............................. 447-3372 Michael Berry ...................................... 6303 Kevin Kaseca ........................................ 6316 Tom Trimble 6327 Berry........................................ ...................................... 6303 Lacey Carey 6315 C ULT. P RES . /......................................... G....................................... IFT SHOP Melissa Lopez 6333 Michael Lacey Carey ......................................... 6315 Building Blocks ............................ 878-0633 Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ............................... 6294 Brendle Corner ............................. 447-3372 Blocks ............................ 878-0633 Josh Gibson .......................................... 6329 Harjo ............................................ Michael Berry ......................................6249 6303 Building Josh Gibson .......................................... 6329 Lindsay Hernandez .............................. 6226 Merry Gift Shop) ..................6310 6315 Reta Lacey Rodriguez Carey ......................................... (Elizabeth Crawford, Briana Lindsay Hernandez .............................. 6226 Bldg. 1 Break Rm............................ ................................ 6305 Building Blocks (Elizabeth Crawford, Briana Ponkilla Ponkilla)) 878-0633 Rico ............................................. 6328 Fife .......................................... JoshCoon Gibson ..........................................6234 6329 Building Rico Coon ............................................. 6328 Taylor Wills .......................................... 6293 Devon Frazier(Library)....................... Lindsay Hernandez ..............................6243 6226 Stephen II LA .................. Taylor Wills .......................................... 6293 (Elizabeth Briana Ponkilla)360-2710 Gov. Bldg.Blocks 2Crawford, Conf. Rm. ....................... 6330 Building Blocks II LA .................. 360-2710 Donna Cody.......................................... Yetter, Isaac Bettelyoun, John 6402 Rico Coon ............................................. 6328 Building Donna Cody.......................................... 6402 DV Advocate ........................................ 6224 Ashley Brokeshoulder .........................6312 (Billie Thompson) Taylor Wills .......................................... 6293 Sherri DV Advocate ........................................ 6224 Blocks LA.......................... ..................360-2710 (Billie Thompson) Fam. Svcs. Conf. II Rm. 6311 Mann, Cecil Walker Donna Cody.......................................... 6402 Housing (Sexual Assault ................................... 6298 Erin Thompson .................................... .......................................... 273-1050 DV Advocate ........................................ 6224 OEH (Billie (Sexual Assault Adv) Adv) ...................................6340 6298 Housing .......................................... 273-1050 Finance Thompson) Conference Rm...................... 6236 OEH White, Donnie Marshall, Lance ............................................................... 6277 Kyra .................................6238 Human ......................... (SexualUnderwood Assault Adv)................................... 6298 Tom HousingResources .......................................... 273-1050 ............................................................... 6277 Ken ............................................. 6223 Human Resources .........................275-1468 275-1468 OEHJones Ken JonesLevi ............................................. 6223 O Nanaeto, Littlecreek .................... 6331 THER Child EResources NTITIES & TOLL FREE 275-1468 ............................................................... 6326 Suhaila Newport ..................................6245 ................... 6277 Jarrod ............................................................... Human ......................... ............................................................... 6326 Lloyd ........................................ Indian Child Welfare Welfare ...................878-4702 878-4702 Ken Jones ............................................. 6223 Indian Jarrod Lloyd ........................................6229 6229 All Nations Bank ........................... 273-0202 Leal Bender ..........................................6323 Country Kitchen Restaurant ............................................................... 6326 MIS Indian Child Welfare ................... 878-4702 Country Kitchen Restaurant....... .......366-7220 366-7220 Dakota Blanchard ................................ 6299 Jarrod Lloyd ........................................ 6229 Dakota Blanchard ................................ 6299 EEDUCATION DUCATION ASEDA .......................................... 878-6782 Media ............................................. 598-1279 Country Kitchen Restaurant ....... 366-7220 Evelyn Pablito ...................................... 6398 Media ............................................. 598-1279 HELP DESK ........................................ 3100 Dakota Blanchard ................................ 6299 Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242 VIOLENCE /FAMILY SERVICES D DUCATION EOMESTIC Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242 Evelyn Pablito ...................................... 6398 Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341 (Sherman Tiger, Derek (Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand) Hilderbrand) Media ............................................. 598-1279 Rebecca Diven ...................................... 6230 Tom Trimble ........................................ 6327 Evelyn Pablito ...................................... 6398 Rebecca Diven ...................................... 6230 Linda 6255 Melissa Lopez ....................................... TreshaGouge Spoon......................................... .......................................6333 6242 Linda Gouge ......................................... 6255 Brendle ............................. OEH/OEP ...................................... 214-4235 (ShermanCorner Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand) 447-3372 OEH/OEP ...................................... 214-4235 Michael Berry ...................................... 6303 Rebecca Diven ...................................... 6230 Lacey Carey ......................................... 6315 Linda Gouge .........................................6255 PPOLICE DDEPT ............... Building Blocks ............................ Dept. ................ 275-3200 275-3432 OEH/OEP ...................................... 214-4235 OLICE EPT.......................................... ...............275-3200 275-3200 // 275-3432 275-3432 EELECTION CCOMMISSION Police Dept. ................ 275-3200 // 878-0633 275-3432 LECTION OMMISSION Gibson 6329 Police Lindsay Hernandez ..............................6226 Josh (Elizabeth Crawford, Briana Ponkilla )/360-9270 Brad Gaylord (Chief) ............................. 6302 Thunderbird Casino NRM .......... OLICE D EPT ............... 275-3200 / 275-3432 P Police Dept. ................ 275-3200 275-3432 Brad Gaylord (Chief) ............................. 6302 Thunderbird Casino NRM .......... 360-9270 Emily Longman.................................... 6271 ELECTION OMMISSION Emily Longman.................................... 6271 Rico Coon ............................................. 6328 Building Blocks II LA ..................360-2710 Taylor WillsC.......................................... 6293 Linda Day [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Ada3125f9c1fd4827. Public record. Not legal advice.