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The

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Shawnee

News

August 2014

Vol. 27 No. 30

Inside This Issue...

Page 2-3................Executive Committee Reports

Page 4.................Financial Consultant’s Report

Page 5.................Tax Commission & Resolutions

Page 6.....................................Title VI Menu

Page 8.......................................Camp Nikoti

Page 7...................Ashley, Caden, Alyssa, Stevi

Page 9-10...................................MSPI Camp

Page 11.........................Cultural Preservation

Page 13......................................EM Activity

Page 16-17..........................August Birthdays

Page 18..................Spotlight Employee/Election

Commission

Page 22..................School Clothing Application

Page 23.................................Building Blocks

Page 24..............................................OEH

Page 25...............................Horse Shoe Bend

Page 27..........................Health System Update

Page 30-31................................Foster Care

Anniversary Pow Wow

July 4-6, 2014

Thunderbird

Casino

See pictures of the winners in the

special insert inside

E x ec ut iv e C ommit t ee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

Issac Gibson

Lt. Governor

Vera M. Dawsey

Secretary

Kenneth Blanchard

Representative

this year, to litigate with.

Now where are we at today: On July 7, 2014 Keith Hall,

City Commissioner for Ward 4 got the City Commissioners to

discuss, consider, and possibly take action on an ordinance

(this is the City’s form of local law and is similar to when

we pass a Tribal resolution) that allows Shawnee to place a

Charter amendment on the ballot for a referendum vote. This

ballot, if passed, will allow the City to detach our land and the

CPN’s land from the City of Shawnee. Why is this meaningful

to us here and as Tribal members? This could:

• Create budget concerns due to potentially having to

either buyback services from the City or be charged fair

market to premium rates for contracted services;

• Reduce service levels – if a service is no longer available

or is too costly then cost factors could impact our quality

of care and service delivery;

• Take away the Tribes choice to de-annex from the City;

• Create barriers to care and stigmatize community

partnerships.

What does this mean for the City?

• Gives the City opportunity to attempt to charge the

Tribe(s) for public improvements done;

• Ability to increase costs for services;

• Exclude citizens

We need to be concerned. We need to make our voices

heard. We are a sovereign nation with inherent rights. We

are community partners, stakeholders and tax payers in the

City of Shawnee and we are here to stay. The City is currently

composed of all non-natives. In September this will change

and two Native Americans will become City Commissioners.

We need more Native Americans in these key elected positions

who can work towards making a difference. I hope you will

vote to make a difference in the County and State runoff

elections on August 26, 2014.

I have 10 months to go. I have an Open Door Policy and am

always glad to see you. So please stop by and visit when you

have time.

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.

Governor’s Report

Hello my Absentee Shawnee people!

The recent rain is a nice change from the intense heat

and humidity we have had. It is a relief to me that we are not

suffering the extreme weather we have had in previous years.

As we know this type of weather can easily change in

Oklahoma.

My programs continue to be busy and I hope you will

read each of my program directors reports. There is still much

we need to do and I will work with the EC on health board

and gaming concerns. I am trying to work with the health

board(s) in direction setting; by-law updating; getting health

board appointments done; and having more input into the

contractual and financial aspects of all my programs.

For the past year I have focused on educational and health

reform at a local level. As of this month I will be taking a more

active role nationally on educational and health reform efforts.

Me and my program staff are committed to the people we

serve. We need your input. We want to make a difference and

with your assistance this can be done.

City of Shawnee

Let me start out by saying: The City of Shawnee is

disingenuous about what they are doing. They say publicly

they want to work with the Tribes in the area. Yet as you

may recall in March they sent a threatening letter to the four

Tribes in the Shawnee area: Kickapoo, Sac and Fox, Citizen

Potawatomi and Absentee Shawnee advising they are

‘entitled’ to taxes from the Tribes. The Tribes met with the City

and attempted to educate the City on sovereignty and the

federal statutes Tribes are governed by. The City added funds

to their budget and hired a legal firm to litigate against the

Tribes and a public relations firm to do a media blitz on the

need of ALL residents/businesses to pay taxes to Shawnee.

The issue of the taxes currently appears to be dormant but not

forgotten as the City put another $100,000 into their budget,

Leah Bates

Treasurer

Lt. Governor’s Report

Treasurer’s Report

I hope everyone is well and enjoying your summer. I

would like to thank each and every one for getting out and

voting in our recent election. We had another good turnout

at the polls and I hope this continues in future elections.

Congratulations and welcome to our new Treasurer Leah

Bates and Representative Kenneth Blanchard to the Executive

Committee. I look forward to working with them and the

Executive Committee in making the Tribe successful. I would

also like to congratulate the two new Election Commission

members, Briana Ponkilla and Aly Miller.

Even though the big community build on the KaBoom

Playground has past, I would like thank everyone who

participated. We had a very nice turn out from tribal members,

employees, and folks living in the community. This project was

brought to the Tribe through our Diabetes/Fitness Program

from Nike N7. Communities affected by the tornados last year

have received playgrounds. Again, a big thank you to who

was able to participate.

I want to take this opportunity to update everyone on

the two parking projects under our Roads Program. As I

have mentioned in an earlier article, the police substation

parking lot construction has been suspended due to an AT&T

fiber optics line and phone line lying in the middle of the

construction area. The contractor, engineer, and staff have

tried to contact the AT&T Representative that oversees line

modifications, in order to get the process started. Calls and

emails have not been returned, leaving us little choice but to

wait. This is frustrating as the project itself will not take very

long. A resolution to the problem is in the works and we look

forward to completing this project.

The second project is the parking lot at the new daycare

center. This project is in conjunction with the CCDF grant.

Construction on this parking lot will begin within a few weeks

and there are no foreseen delays with utility lines.

This year we planted Indian corn at the 10 acre corn field

near Hwy 9A. Unfortunately our corn did not make and was

taken over by Johnson grass. We are going to re-plant and try

to have Indian corn for the fall. We will keep you posted.

Included in this article is an update on the Cattle Project. If

you have questions, feel free to contact my office.

I hope everyone enjoyed the Veteran’s Powwow over the

July 4th holiday. It was nice to see everyone who was able to

make it out.

Thank you again for your support.

The Treasurer’s office and subordinate departments are

steadily working to provide a strong voice and advocacy within

the AST Complex for all programs in our daily operations. It is

the choices we make today managing our financial resources

that will have a profound effect on our Tribal members and

our quality of life for generations to come. In today’s rapidly

changing financial world, our goal within the next two years is

to manage investments and debt in a manner that preserves

and enhances our Tribe’s strong financial standing, builds our

businesses, and gets the best value for every expenditure

made.

Our first goal this month was to orient all staff members

on budget deficiencies, cut cost as much as possible

while progressing forward efficiently, and to re-evaluate

expenditures on non-profitable ventures. It is our hopes

that this will “jump start” stagnant personnel and create a

positive environment to move forward as an integrated, highfunctioning team of professionals.

We value the safety and security of our Tribe and want to

raise awareness of everyday

ventures. We have at least two years to make improvements,

so by working together, and with using industry standards and

benchmarks, my hope is that we will all continue to progress

in a way we all can be proud of for our future and the future

of our Tribe!

Thank you,

Leah D. Bates

Representative’s Report

Greetings Tribal Members,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those

members who participated in the 2014 General Election. It is

your constitutional right to exercise your right to vote and I

am proud of you for doing so.

I would like to thank my wife, family, and friends who

supported me through the election process. It takes time and

sacrifice but they backed my efforts wholeheartedly.

The electorate has expressed their confidence by voting

me to the position of Tribal Representative, for that I am

humbly grateful.

In so doing, the people’s message is clear: get things done

and move the Tribe forward.

Once again, thanks to you all.

Respectfully,

Kenneth Blanchard

Financial Consultant’s Report

Hello Tribal Members,

First of all, I would like to welcome our newly elected Treasurer Leah Bates to the Office of Treasurer. Treasurer Bates will protect, manage, and

safeguard the financial health of the Tribe, and promote a responsible fiscal policy. I have been involved and participated in the following

financial consultant activities:

Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority, Inc. (ASEDA)

I attended and participated in our recent ASEDA, INC. monthly board meeting. Our main topic of business focused on the Little Axe Water

District development project. Present were board members: President Dan Little Axe, Vice-President Adam Proctor, and Secretary Eddie

Brokeshoulder also in attendance were Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, newly elected Treasurer Leah Bates, and Secretary Vera Dawsey. Guest

speaker was Jared T. Davidson, attorney at law, representing Public Finance Law Group, PLLC, of Oklahoma City, OK.

Mr. Davidson gave a presentation on ‘Financing Oklahoma’, with a focus of working with and serving as bond counsel on the financing for the

Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health, Inc. and potential financing options for proposed potential structure of a stand alone rural water district. Mr. Davidson’s

client firm list includes: State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma cities and towns, rural water districts and Tribes.

COMMUNITY

Adam Proctor Vice-President handed each member

in attendance aENGAGEMENT

document on “Why ASEDA Did the Water Study”, which was an overview

of our Little Axe water district project. After a lengthy discussion, a smaller scale of a water district, utilizing the water line extending from the

health clinic was proposed.

ASEDA, INC., continues to meet on a regular basis the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. All Tribal and Executive Committee members

are invited to attend. Our board members included Dan Little Axe, President, Adam Proctor, Vice-President and Eddie Brokeshoulder, Secretary.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

NOVEMBER DECEMBER

YEAR-TO-DATE

TOTAL

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

$5,532.03 $5,205.95

$250,000.00 $250,000.00

$10,095.26

$602.94

$8,940.31 $7,025.79

$13,670.11 $11,971.21

$9,303.52

$0.00

$6,535.34

$250,000.00

$22,804.85

$6,689.81

$14,216.75

$0.00

$5,180.06

$150,000.00

$4,159.08

$7,561.69

$11,780.39

$0.00

$6,870.96

$300,000.00

$3,805.88

$8,985.65

$9,804.65

$0.00

$4,397.76

$50,000.00

$24,535.57

$10,246.81

$15,890.15

$0.00

$33,722.10

$1,250,000.00

$66,003.58

$49,450.06

$77,333.26

$9,303.52

TOTAL TAXES

$297,541.23 $274,805.89

$300,246.75

$178,681.22

$329,467.14 $105,070.29

$0.00

$1,485,812.52

$130.00

$65.00

$350.00

$140.00

$0.00

$1,365.00

$298,141.23 $274,935.89

$300,311.75

$179,031.22

$329,547.14 $105,210.29

$0.00

$1,487,177.52

Miscellaneous

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

NOTE:

$600.00

$80.00

% OF TAXES

COLLECTED

2.27%

84.05%

4.44%

3.33%

5.20%

0.63%

$1,485,812.52

0.09%

100% $1,487,177.52

RESOLUTIONS THROUGH JULY 16, 2014

EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS:

E-AS-14-29 07/02/14

Grants voluntary relinquishment of membership of the Absentee

E-AS-14-23 07/02/14

Supports the Employee Committee by waiving all taxes, permits and Shawnee Tribe of Indians of

any other provisions requiring a return to the Tribe under the Tax and Oklahoma to Joshua Lee Ellis provided he is accepted into the Kickapoo

associated with this agreement with Firecracker Joe’s by the Employee Tribe of Oklahoma.

Committee and authorizes the use of the site location space, electrical

outlets, and electricity, if available per the dates stipulated by the E-AS-14-30 07/16/14

Authorizes, adopts, and approves the submission of an application

attached agreement, EFFECTIVE AS OF JUNE 26, 2014.

to the United States Department of Agriculture in connection with

such application does resolve and make assurances that all efforts and

E-AS-14-24 07/02/14

Authorizes, adopts, and approves the submission of an application documents are in compliance with any and all program requirements.

to the Administration on Aging – Falls Prevention Program and in

connection with such application does resolve and make assurances E-AS-14-31 07/16/14

that all efforts and documents are in compliance with any and all Adopts, and approves the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of

Oklahoma, through the Chief of Police of the Absentee Shawnee

program requirements.

Division of Public Safety, Emergency Management Program, to apply for

the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s, Division of Homeland

E-AS-14-25 07/02/14

Authorizes and approves the attached Detention Services Agreement Security Fiscal Year 2014 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program.

between the Sac and Fox

Nation and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma.

E-AS-14-32 07/16/14

Approves and accepts Carl Kent Boston, Jr., Oliver Phillip Finch, Larry

Dean Blanchard, III, Beau Allen Gouge, Bentley Robert Jin Hanson and

Avery Lynn Landrum as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution.

E-AS-14-26 07/02/14

Approves and accepts Brisa Nayeli Blanchard, Bailey Shae Issi Balalli

Sam-Ruimveld, Kortlynn Marie Carpenter, Hollis Lucille Kauley, John

David Morgan, Andrew Shawn Edgmon, Pacey Wyatt Edgmon, Jeorgia

Annabella Edgmon, Sharon Annette Reeves, Savanna Rose Rigg, Blake

Tristan Bennett, Blaine Mattingly Bennett, Reilly Paul Bui, Carolyn Curtis

Hartley, Jeremiah James Morton, Faibian Eugene Kringlen and Serenity

Jean Davis as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution.

E-AS-14-33 07/16/14

Re-appoints Redena Miller to the Absentee-Shawnee Housing Authority

Board of Commissioners for a term of (2) two years expiring August 31,

2016, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

E-AS-14-34 07/16/14

Re-appoints Billy Squire as a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tax

E-AS-14-27 07/02/14

Acknowledges and authorizes the corrected blood degree change for Board of Commissioners for a two (2) year term expiring July 31, 2016,

Dakota James Arms, and hereby makes it known that this individual is an EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

enrolled Tribal Member and is now and forever the degree of Absentee

E-AS-14-35 07/16/14

Shawnee Indian blood as corrected and shown above.

Approves communication services to replace the current phone system

per attachment and authorizes Governor Butler-Wolfe to sign the

E-AS-14-28 07/02/14

Grants voluntary relinquishment of membership of the Absentee agreement, effective immediately.

Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to Pamela Sue Monroe to enroll

with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma effective the date the relinquishment

was received by the enrollment staff.

August 2014

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Time for School!!!

Watch out for the Kids!!

Thursday

Friday

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Pineapples

Cereal

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Bread

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Sausage Patty

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LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-‐THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM

NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!

CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-‐275-‐4030 EXT 169 OR

NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

9AM TO 11AM

Elders Council

Monthly Meeting

August 16, 2014 @ 10:00 a.m.

Title VI

Shawnee, Oklahoma

Ashley Brokeshoulder

With The Chitto Harjo Team

Caden Blanchard

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

ALYSSA FERRELL

Alyssa, an Absentee Shawnee tribal member, attends Little Axe School and is in the 7th grade.

She was selected to attend Explorology Adventures in the Science Discovery Program at the Sam

Noble Museum, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. This special program gave Alyssa

the opportunity to explore Oklahoma forests, streams, ponds in search of frogs, fish, insects, and

fossils.

Twenty five (25) applicants were interviewed from those who applied statewide. This group was

interviewed at the Sam Noble Museum. Fourteen (14) students were selected based on the

criteria of: 1) interest and enthusiasm in science 2) written short answer responses 3) teacher

recommendation, 4) opportunities to experience science.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is very proud of Alyssa, our young and upcoming scientist. It was

Absentee Shawnee Tribal member, Ashley Brokeshoulder

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Alyssa Ferrell

Stevi Johnson

Alyssa, an Absentee Shawnee tribal member, attends Little

Axe School and is in the 7th grade. She was selected to

attend Explorology Adventures in the Science Discovery

Program at the Sam Noble Museum, University of Oklahoma,

Norman, Oklahoma. This special program gave Alyssa the

opportunity to explore Oklahoma forests, streams, ponds in

search of frogs, fish, insects, and fossils.

Twenty five (25) applicants were interviewed from those

who applied statewide. This group was interviewed at

the Sam Noble Museum. Fourteen (14) students were

selected based on the criteria of: 1) interest and enthusiasm

in science 2) written short answer responses 3) teacher

recommendation, 4) opportunities to experience science.

On June 28, 2014 Stevi Johnson placed third

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granddaughter of Bucky Little Charley.

Keep up the good work, Alyssa.

and accomplishments!

June 19, 2014

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the AST

main campus.

he was

a quarter

size.OEH participated in

educating the youth with a Clever Catch (inflatable ball) method to learn about

amphibians.

Showed off “Charles” Red Eared Turtle, who has been at OEH since he was a

quarter size.

Camp Nikoti

June 19, 2014

Camp Nikoti—Summer Youth Leadership Camp 2014, Animated Leadership Adventure

concluded on July 18th. 32 youth from Tecumseh, Shawnee, Meeker, Moore, Earlsboro,

McLoud, and Little Axe participated in activities to strengthen their leadership and teamwork

skills, their physical fitness, and their cultural identity. We had guest speakers, representing

various departments within the tribe, mentor our youth through activities and presentations.

Every day was filled with games, learning sessions, guest speakers, arts and crafts, or field trips.

Camp would not have been possible without the following people:

Special thanks to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Executive Committee- Governor Edwina

Butler-Wolfe, Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson, Secretary Vera Dawsey, Treasurer (former) Kathy

Deere and Representative (former) Jeff Gibson. Also, the Absentee Shawnee Housing

Authority’s Executive Director, Sherry Drywater.

Billie Thompson—Building Blocks, CDC

Kim Goodman and Charles Graham, Dean—OU College of Architecture

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Youth

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Ken

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Evelyn Pablito,

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Police Department

Special thanks to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Executive Committee- Governor Edwina

Donna

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Belinda

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Billie Thompson—Building Blocks, CDC

Scott Miller—BIA Self-Governance Specialist

Kim Goodman and Charles Graham, Dean—OU College of Architecture

Joe Blanchard—Tribal

Billie Thompson—Building Blocks,

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Ken Jones,

Dakota Blanchard, andElder

Jarrod Lloyd—AST OEH

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Joseph Blanchard

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Kim Goodman and Charles Graham,

Dean—OU

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Architecture

Melissa Lopez—Family Violence Prevention/ASTDV

Ken Jones, Evelyn Pablito, Dakota

Blanchard, and Jarrod Lloyd—AST OEH

Linda Gouge—Sexual Assault Advocate/ASTDV

Joseph Blanchard and staff—Cultural

Preservation Melissa

Lopez—Family Violence Prevention/ASTDV Linda Gouge—Sexual Assault

Kasey Dean—Behavioral

Health SPF

Jenifer Sloan—MSPI

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Health SPF

Buster Bread—Diabetes and Wellness Department (Fitness)

Jenifer Sloan—MSPI

Shawn Crowley—AST Police Department

Buster Bread—Diabetes and Wellness

Donna Butler and Dos Owings—Title VI

Department (Fitness)

Belinda Collins—Finance

Michael Berry—MIS

Shawn Crowley—AST Police Department

Sherman Tiger—Media Director

Donna Butler and Dos Owings—Title

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Scott Miller—BIA Self-Governance Specialist

Collins—Finance

Joe Blanchard—Tribal Elder

Meredith Wahpekeche—Tribal Elder

Michael Berry—MIS

Sherman Tiger—Media Director

Scott Miller—BIA Self-Governance Specialist

Joe Blanchard—Tribal Elder

Meredith Wahpekeche—Tribal Elder

June 23, 2014

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During the MSPI Program’s Youth summer camp the SPF Program held a poster contest with the theme of

being Drug Free. Two winners were chosen from the age group 10 & Under and 11 & up. I am attaching

the two winners of the contest and would love for you to put their poster’s in the paper.

The 11 & up winner was Telinah Farve. Her words The winner of the 10 & under was Braelyn Deer and

around the circle are in the Shawnee language and her poster says “I don’t do tobacco so why should

says, around the top of the circle, “DRUGS ARE NO you?”

GOOD.” Around the bottom of the circle it says,

“OUR TIME IS ALMOST OVER”.

Each of these winner’s won a $20 dollar gift card to Walmart courtesy of the SPF-Program.

All of the kids did great!

The AST Cultural Preservation Department Would Like To Pass Along The

Following Information Concerning Updates To Each Of Our Programs:

Cultural Preservation

Cultural Preservation sponsored a Screening of “Crooked

Arrows” on Tuesday, July 22nd at the Thunderbird Casino Warrior

Room. Popcorn and drinks were served to give the attendees the

full movie experience. Upon completion of the viewing, there

was a quick “Question and Answering” session to discuss and

gauge the reaction about the creation of an AST Lacrosse team in

the future. Recently, the Iroquois Nation sent representatives to

compete at the World Championships in Colorado and finished

with a Bronze Medal in competition. If there is enough interest,

these individuals would be our delegates against other Tribal

teams in developing rapport and re-establishing long forgotten

relationships.

In other news, Tribal members, who’ve completed the

Cultural Participation Criterion, had the opportunity to visit AST

Homelands in Ohio. The 16 participants left on Wednesday, July

23rd and returned early Sunday morning on July 27th. While

gone, they had the chance to tour Cahokia Mounds outside

St. Louis, Missouri; Hopewell Mounds Cultural Center and the

outdoor presentation, Tecumseh! in Chillicothe, Ohio. Again,

eligibility for the “Educational Outreach” Field Trips is determined

by the total number of Cultural Preservation activities

participated in throughout the year. The next excursion will be

leaving Wednesday, August 6th to visit the Meskwaki Nation

Reservation in Tama, Iowa for the 100th Annual Meskwaki

Powwow.

If you have questions about the skills classes or would like

to lead a demonstration, please call Joseph at Ext. 302, or

send an email to joseph.blanchard@astribe.com

inventory. At the time of this submission, we are already planning

our Fall orders for the “Back to School” Sale in mid-August. I also

am looking for more Native-themed or print T-shirts. We are still

selling the following items: Backpacks, Wind Breaker Jackets,

Aluminum Water Bottles, a new selection of Polo Shirts and Hats.

Please come in and check out our selection of CD’s in the Native

style of music you prefer. We carry tunes for Powwow, NAC, and

Stomp Dance. Also, the newest shipment from Crazy Crow and

Saddle Blanket have arrived so come view the latest variety of

bags, rugs and table cloths now in stock. If we don’t have what

you like, let us know. Oftentimes, we can ‘Special Order’ your

request and have it on hand in a matter of days. For inquiries,

call Esther at ext. 307 or by email at elowden@astribe.com.

THPO

Our THPO program continues to make great strides and

advancements by responding to Consultation Requests from 20

Federal Agencies, representing over 20+ states. As mentioned

previously, we received notice from Monongahela National

Forest of West Virginia, announcing a Participating Agreement

Award, in the amount of $50,000. This allowed us to use our

AST Heritage Resource Technician (HRT) Paraprofessionals, to

complete Cultural Resource Management (CRM) responsibilities

on their property. We sent our Certified Personnel to assist in

Survey Data Collection during the week of July 27th, the first of

four (4) outings over the next few months. As work continues,

we will need more Tribal members to complete the Certification

Course to become eligible for Seasonal employment. As of

today, we are projecting late October as a potential time frame

for the next HRT Training class.

In addition, THPO Staff assisted the AST Realty Department

in collecting Survey Data for the Oklahoma City/Atoka

Water Pipeline during the week of July 7th. This was a good

collaborative effort between two (2) Tribal programs and a great

refresher for the THPO employees to hone their outdoor skills.

Library

Since the last publication, Staff took a group of young

people on Tuesday, July 8th to the Oklahoma Historical

Society, in Oklahoma City. While there, the children had an

opportunity to see plenty about the history of Oklahoma, from

the Indian Territory days up to the Present. A special exhibit

titled, “Oklahoma Century Chest, 1913-2013” was on display,

chronicling all the items and timeline of the buried Time Capsule.

If you have not had the chance to ever visit this facility, it is well

worth the short drive to OKC.

On Tuesday, July 17th, Ms. Sophia and I attended the “Lunch

with the Smithsonian” session in Ardmore. While there, we

were able to network with representatives from Tribal Libraries,

Archives and other Cultural Preservation Programs. Then on

Wednesday, July 18th, AST Library and Archives hosted Elaine

Webster, Asst. Director of Advancement for the National Museum

of the American Indian. Light snacks and drinks were served to

our guests after they viewed our holdings and provided great

insight on how we might improve our services. Likewise, I

reminded them of our previous discussion to bring a group of

AST People to Washington, D.C. next year for a tour and to share

a demonstration of our culture at their site.

We have a variety of resources available for checkout or your

reading leisure including: magazines, newspapers, journals, CDs

and DVDs. If you have any questions, please call Sophia at ext.

307 or send an email to sthurman@astribe.com

Finally, I’d like to remind Tribal Members a couple more Field

Trips are scheduled for later this year. As part of the selection

process, it is REQUIRED that each person have attended and

participated in a minimum number of Cultural Preservation

sponsored events throughout the year. For those interested,

here is the list of locations and proposed timeframe of when

these will occur.

2nd Weekend of August – Attend the 100th Annual

Meskwaki Powwow in Tama, Iowa

3rd Weekend of September – Participate in the Living

Archaeology Weekend in Winchester, Kentucky

Your concerns are important to us. We thank you for the

continued support of our department as we continue to make

changes to our programs, in order to provide the best service to

our Tribal community.

Thank you for your time.

Joseph H. Blanchard

Gift Shop

Cultural Preservation Director/ Tribal Historic Preservation

The Gift Shop continues to make progress in sales and new Officer joseph.blanchard@astribe.com (405) 275-4030 Ext. 302

CTSA Early Childhood Center

is accepting applications for teaching positions!

Head Start Teacher

The following are current programs administered by the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:

Head Start teachers instruct children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual

growth needed for primary school.

These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are available in

hard copy at the Education Department office or for download at www.astribe.com.

Head Start Teacher Minimum Requirements:

 At least 18 years of age

 Baccalaureate degree with emphasis on Early Childhood Education

 Must pass background investigation processes for licensed child care programs

 Must meet Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency

policies and procedures

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

portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses.

Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year.

• Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some

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

and one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding

for graduation expenses.

• Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at

accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the

calendar year or per program.

• Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for

undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any accredited college

or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and

full-time or part-time status.

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

degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding

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

Early Head Start Teacher

Early Head Start teachers have direct responsibility for the operation of the Infant/Toddler CenterBased Program and the delivery of Early Head Start services to infant/toddlers and their families.

Early Head Start Teacher Minimum Requirements:

 At least 18 years of age

 Infant and Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an equivalent credential

 Must pass background investigation processes for licensed child care programs

 Must meet Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency

policies and procedures

Child Care Teacher

Child Care teachers are responsible for observing, overseeing, and guiding a group of children. It

requires physical presence, knowledge of activity requirements and children's needs, and

accountability for their care.

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

Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline for

application submission is March 31st of each year.

Child Care Teacher Minimum Requirements:

 At least 18 years of age

 High school diploma or equivalent

 Child care experience

 Must pass background investigation processes for licensed child care programs

 Must meet any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures

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

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

Services and select Education.

All applications accepted with preference given to qualified Native Americans

Apply today at: 1535 N McKinley Avenue, Shawnee OK 74801

or email your résumé to:

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 2754030, Ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to

tresham@astribe.com.

AmberC@CTSAHeadStart.org

CTSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vanity Car Tags for Sale

$15.00 each

Contact Eileen Pearce 227-2036

Emergency Management Activity

July 2014

A. Tribal storm shelter program.

We have received the documents from the Red Cross and they have been transmitted to the Tribe’s Attorney General

for review. These documents will be placed on the agenda for the Executive Committee to review and adopt by

resolution within the next few weeks.

B. Community Outreach.

The Governor requested a presentation to summer school students on what to do during weather events during their

study of world weather. This information will benefit the student and the rest of their family so they will know what to

do to prepare for bad weather.

C. Grant Opportunity.

FEMA has funding for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants which are due July 25th. The grants may be used to fund

activities that will lessen the effects of a disaster. The Tribe will be applying for funding to place generators at

the two Tribal police offices, and our two Tribal community buildings: Horse Shoe Bend and the Little Axe Resource

Center along with other emergency responder equipment. If funded, the generators will be used to keep these critical

facilities, police departments, and community centers in operation should power be lost.

D. Exercises.

During the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Pow Wow held at the Thunderbird Casino the Tribal Police and Emergency

Manager took the opportunity to gain real event experience to take care of emergencies. The emergency response

vehicle and the operations vehicle were brought in to run through communications in a response mode to work out any

problems in real time. These exercises improve the management of an event and allow personnel the opportunity

to utilize their experience.

E. Training.

• July 8-11 Tribal Mitigation – Creation of tribal mitigation plans and updating of approved Hazard

Mitigation Plans for Tribal Emergency Managers.

• July 22-23 ICS-400: Advanced Course for Command and General Staff, Complex Incidents.

• July 29-30 COOP Course – Creation of the Continuation of Operations Plan for Tribes.

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Women’s Health Services

Located in the Primary Health Care

Providing & Promoting Preventative Health

for All Women

Services include:

h Adult immunizations

h Breast & Pelvic Exams

h Mammogram Referral

h Bone Density Studies

Information about:

• Health Promotion

• Quitting Smoking

• Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs

• Nutrition

• Physical Fitness and Exercise

• Controlling Stress and Violence

• Prevention of Pregnancy

• AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Women’s Health Services

Little Axe Health Center

15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026

405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605

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

August

2014 Birthdays

Aguinaga, Joanna Stevens

Alaee, Deena Shabnam

Alford, Brandon Wayne

Alford, Donald John

Alford, Dylan James

Alford, Janene Flora

Allen, Zachary Jerald

Almanza, Favian Dae

Almanza, Lucy Jeslene

Altman, Colson Charles

Anderson, Dakiah Ali

Anderson, Jared Russell

Atwara, Hawana Rain

Atwara, Rae Lynn

Balch, Tasha Jamie Renee

Ballard, James Wesley

Barbosa Jr., Francisco Lazaro

Barbosa, Natalie Cadence

Barnes, Alvina Lynn (Wilson)

Barnes, Jonna Kay

Barriga, Calib Jay

Barriga, Dana Michelle

Barriga, Joshua Deen

Beachem, Lois Marie

Bella-Heim, Katherine Ann

Berry, Michael Wayne

Bettelyoun, Sonia Elaine

Billie, Gabriel Lamont

Blackbear, Kyler Jesse

Blancett, Tina Marie

Blanchard, Allyana Danae

Blanchard, Caileah Ann

Blanchard, Christopher Ray

Blanchard, Ervin Lee

Blanchard, Henry Benjamin

Blanchard, Jessica Marie

Blanchard, Kaylee Dawn

Blanchard, Kenneth Leland

Blanchard, Leadra Danae

Blanchard, Luann Delores

Blanchard, Ruth Evelyn

Blanchard, Sandra Lynn

Blanchard, Stacie Faye

Blocker, Steven DeWayne

Blood, Jeffery Lee

Bond, James Phillip Boston,

Sheila Marie Boston, Sheldon

Shannon

Bosworth, Donna Sue White

Box-Kessler, James Steven

Bradshaw, Karsyn Marie

Brady, Crystal Sue

Bread, Eli Emery Michael

Bread, Kiley Madison Michael

Breeding, Taylor Mae

Britt, Nathan Scott

Brokeshoulder, Riley Ann

Brown, Teresa

Brown, Tracy Lynn

Buckheart, Phillip Paul

Byers, Dallas Landry

Camp, Sarney

Carlson, Adrianno McBride

Carroll, Wessie Carmen

Carter, Rosa Lee

Casteel, Serenity James

Chambers, Diana Lynn

Chisholm, Anita Sue

Citty, Daniel Keith

Citty, Rachel Danece

Ciulla, Kayla Rena

Clinesmith, Jamie Lenea

Cody, Kristen Renee

Conley, Nicole Lynn

Cope, Vincent Michael

Copeland, Matthew Kyle

Cottrell, Lindsay Russell

Crowley, Aleycia Nicole

Crowley, Isabel Deanne

Crowley, Jessica Ann

Crowley, Parris Rae

Cruz, Briel Lashelle

Cruz-Larney, Famela Guadalupe

Curtis, Kenda Janae

Davis, Barbara Ann

Davis, Darrol Everett

Dawsey, Vera Mae

Day, Linda Lee

De La Campa, Ginger Leanne

Delodge, Cheyenne MacHelle

Dodds, Clayton Robert

Downey, Sheila Ann

Drags Wolf, Whirlwind

Draper, Daria Dawn

Durmon, Patrick Duane

Edgmon, Kimberly Ann

Elkins, David Preston

Ellis, Davy Joe

Ellis, Margaret E Starr

Elmore, Braden Lee

Embery, Lisa Marie

England, Randall Blake

Farris, Jaroyce Paul

Felton, Kai Neal Blaze

Felton, Wyatt Cooper

Finch, Courtny Shea

Fixico, Angela Rochelle

Foreman Sr., Leonard Dewayne

Fowler, Sofia Evelyn

Frazier, Kendell Terese

French, Joseph Lee

Frye, Michele Renia

Fuentez, Adriana Esperanza

Galyon (Cochrane), Joyce Ann

Garretson, Shawnelle V.

Garretson, Zachary

Gibson Jr, Roy Gene

Gibson, Ethan Leroy

Gibson, Marie Spoon

Gibson, Morgan Lee

Gibson-Hicks, Leila Kay

Gillmore, Tammy Kay

Gilmore, Cynthia Jayden

Goodman, Brandon Thomas

Gouge, Marissa Janell

Granstrom, Brandon Thomas

Gray, Dora Estelle

Greenfield, David Glenn

Griffin, Armani De`jour

Griffin, Corrine Sue

Haney, Carolyn Ann

Hanson, Melody Leann

Harjo Jr., Victor Ray

Harjo, Jason Michael

Harjo, Kolbie Lee

Harjo, Theresa Michelle

Heatley Jr., Abraham Lee

Hendricks, Rachel Anne Powell

Hernandez, Alicia Marie

Herrera Sr., Ruben Pilar

Herrera, Jennifer Marie

Herrera, Renee Christine

Herrod, Lucas Andrew

Hill, Scotty Lee

Holderness, John Lennon

Hood, Iyon Joseph Weslon

Hood, Steven Mark

Houston III, Gary Dean

Houston, Jacob Lee

Huckaby, Richard Allen

Irvin III, William Jetson

Jackson, Amanda Christine

Jackson, Sakyra Maria

James, Barbara Cheryl

Jimerson, Dante Romain

Johnson Jr., Robert Anthony

Johnson, Airen Nicole

Johnson, Augustine

Johnson, Carrielynn Melissa

Johnson, Christina Michelle

Johnson, Crystal Faith

Johnson, Darrell Ray

Johnson, Desiree Cathonel

Johnson, Diana Kay

Johnson, Nicholas Ray

Johnson, Robin

Johnson, Ronnie Gene

Johnson-Stephenson, Bryon Darius

Johnson-Stephenson, Marissa

Kaitlynn Jordan, Betty Jean

Josytewa, Daniel Dakota

Kaskuske, Clara L.

Kastl, Richard Dean

Katsiaficas, Glenda Joanne Alford

Keith, Jaime Lee

Kennedy, Rebecca Lea

Kennedy, Willie James

Kernell, Noah Lee

Kilmer, Gregory Keith

Kinnamon, Alisha Dawn

Kinnamon, Dustin James

Kirby, William Anthony

Lamb, Weston Bobby Clayton Charley

Langston, Nicole Leeann

Larney Jr., Nathaniel Roy

Larney, Darrell Wayne

Larney, Tava Dionne

Latham Sloan, Stone Tecumseh

Lee, Christopher Ashton

Leedom, Daniel Clayton

Liles, Tammy Gayle

Little Axe, Angela Renae

Little Axe, Barbara J White

Little Axe, Chastity Lynn

Little Axe, Jamison Sloan

Little Axe, Kimberly Jolene

Little Axe, Mikah Dean

Little Axe, Panther Sky

Little Charley, Eldon

Little Charley, Tyera Nicole

Little Jim, James Allen

Little Jim, Lorene Little Axe

Little, Earl Lynn

Little, Mark Anthony

Littlebear, David Allen

Littlebear, Patrick Dale

Littlecreek, Cameron Joseph

Littlecreek, Richard Lloyd

Littlehead, Montana Dane

Locke, Ericalee Dawn

Logan, Kathleen June

Longden, Marilyn Sue

Longhorn, Gabriel Allen

Longhorn, Keith Warren

Longhorn, Patience Bruce

Longman, Kirstain Page

Lossie, Amy Laverne

Lovins, Jo Ann

Lowe, Trenton James Mack,

Devin Lee MacK, Kylan Cole

MacK, Trenden Derrick Lee

Mann, Cecil Ray

Mann, McCann Allen

Mann, Michael Ray

Mann, Stacy Diane

Marquez II, Felipe Herrera

Marquez III, Felipe Herrera

Marshall, Briana Michelle

Marshall, Chris

Marshall, Laura Lee

Martinez Jr., Jose Martin

Martinez, Goodchief Justice

Martinez, Tecumseh Joaquin

Masquas, Zariyah Jade

Masquat, Cheryl Ann

Masquat, Lindsay Marie

Maxwell, Darrell Wayne

McBride, Caroline Sue

McBride, Michael Andrew

McPherson, Joshua Alan

Megehee, Hunter Buck

Miller, Stacy Elaine

Miller, Tommy Dean

Minesinger, Kenneth Scott

Moody, Megan Marie

Moore, Amanda Rene`

Moore, Brian Keith

Moore, Christian Glenn

Moreland, Nettie Louise

Morris, Nikolai William

Mossbacher, Myles Anthony

Neese, Krystal Ann

Nelson, Korey James

Neugent, Victoria Ann Louise

Neugent, Zaleah Vee

Owens, Alisha Janae

Panther, Jessalynn Rae Ann

Parsons, Trysten Nathaniel Lee

Pearl, Roger Allen

Peetoom, Stephanie Dawn

Perkins, Troy Dylan

Presson, Elizabeth Ann

Puckitt, Ryan Paul

Ramirez, Angel Renee

Ramirez, Librado Bryan

Ramirez, Syla Loumae

Rapp, Michelle Lauren

Rickard, Keely Danielle

Ridenour, Lesley Paige

Riedel, Jerri Annette

Rodas, Owen Benjamin

Rojas Jr., Antonio

Rolette, David Wayne

Roller, David Lee

Roller, Susan Margaret

Ross, James Edward

Ross, Randall Lee

Rudloff, Derek Chace

Runsabove, Brock Allen

Ryan, Cullen Patrick

Salazar, Catherine Lynn

Sallee, Melanie Rachele

Sanchez, Janna Lee Anne

Sanchez, Luisa Raquel

Sanchez, Steven Mercedes

Sanchez, Trevor

Schwarz, Shawn Sigmund

Scraper, Margaret Alice

Serena, Shawn Lee

Sevier, Jackson Kyle

Shawnee, Jaylee Anne

Shawnee, Lyndell Grant

Sinks, Daniel Ray

Sloan, Taya Adalysa Marie

Sloan, Virginia Michelle

Sloat, Brett Marshall

Sloat, Christopher Douglas

Sloat, Lorraine Gail

Smith, Saydi Leigh

Snake, Amber Larae

Spoon Jr., Steven Paul

Spoon, Alexis Cheyenne

Spoon, Alyssia Shylarae

Spybuck, Thomas Matthew

Squire Sr., Kenneth Dale

Squire, Suzetta Ann

Starr, Ashley Ann

Starr, Esella Mia

Starr, Jamie Dawn

Stoliby, Allen Monroe

Strain, Susan Elaine

Stricklin, Olivia Sayson

Sullivan Jr., Thomas Lee

Swenson, Londyn Alayne

Switch, Cara Cameron

Switch, Melpherd Dewayne

Tallchief, Sierra Marie

Thompson, DeKaylie Talara

Thorpe, Keaston James Guthrie

Thorpe, Kyra Nicole

Tiger Jr., Leonard Gene

Tiger, Cierra Alayne

Tiger, Lily Martha Ruth

Tiger, Linda Kay

Tiger, Mary Louise

Tolbert, Jayvaughn Charles

Tolbert, Jocelyn Renee`

Tullius, Ashley Nicole

Vaughn, Ashley Nicole

Vaughn, Sandra Kay

Velez, Carol Ann

Villalobos, Enrique Ivan

Wahpekeche, Joaquin Noah

Wakley, Brianna Morgan

Warrior Jr., Manuel Anthony

Warrior, Isaac Necon

Warrior, Lydia Annelise

Warrior, Samuel Adrian

Watson, Gregory Doyle

Wenholm, Tyson Riley

West, Randall Aaron

White, Darrel Lee White,

Michael Brooks

Whitten, Mikayla R. A. C.

Whitten, Tina Louise

Williams Jr, Robert

Williams, Charlotte Virginia

Williams, Deana Michelle

Williams, Derrick Heath

Williams, Jennifer Lee

Williams, Kaysa Lyn

Williams, Susan Elizabeth

Williamson, Jeanie Oldham

Wilson, Anthony Eugene

Wilson, Asa Lynch

Wilson, Cheyenne Michelle

Wilson, Debra Ann

Wilson, Deja Lea

Wilson, Espernsi

Wilson, Mya Rose

Wilson, Sarah Madisen Jane

Wilson, Terry Blaine

Wilson, Tiffany Michele

Winrow, Myia Lashea

Wolfe Jr., Zachary Paul

Woodward, Anthony Emmett

Woodward, Blake Anthony

Yates, Trevor Todd Thomas

Happy 13th

Birthday!

To my beautiful daughter

Marissa Gouge

Ken

Blanchard

From:

Shelsie, Bryson, Shelby

& Justin, Sheldon &

Daelan, Sis & Tommy

Tom~Pam Whinery

HENRY

Blanchard

From Mom & Dad

To my neices:

Don & Esteline

Aug 5 1984

Going 30 years strong!

Love Mom And Dad

Schulenberg

Aug 25 1956

Montana Dane Littlehead

(August 3)

Kolbie Lee Harjo

(August 7)

Love your Aunt Amy and family

Gilreath (Edwards) & Orley Godwin

Happy AUGUST Birthday to

From your loving sons,

Miles Godwin &

Chase Godwin

& the rest of

the Edwards

clan

Nick Gibson

Serena Foreman

Darrol Davis

Leonard Foreman

Trevor Yates

Lindell Shawnee

Happy Anniversary to

Leonard & Serena Foreman

and

Chubs & Skye Foreman

Enjoy your special day.

We love you all!

Marvin & Sherry

Governor’s SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

CHIEF BRAD JACKSON

Chief of Police Brad Jackson is a 13 year Law Enforcement

veteran who was raised in Logan County. Chief Jackson

has been with our Tribal Police Department since 2005.

Prior to working for the Tribe, he served as a patrol

officer for the Stroud Police Department. He holds a

degree in Law Enforcement and has also earned his

Advanced CLEET certification.

Let’s Build For the Future (BFF)!

GOVERNORS SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE

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

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

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

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

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Injury Prevention Program

The Mayo Clinic and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention say

that if you’re physically active it may help prevent you from falling. The

following activities: Walking, chair exercises and Tai Chi, can improve your

leg strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Remember to check with

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

your doctor before starting any of these activities!

Here are some tips on how to stay safe while getting back into the spring of

Injury Prevention Program

things.

• Be sure to warm-up and cool down when appropriate.

The Mayo Clinic and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention say that if

Wear protective

i.e. bike

helmets,

wrist

& elbow

guards, pads,

• physically

you’re

active itgear

may-help

prevent

you from

falling.

The following

etc.Walking, chair exercises and Tai Chi, can improve your leg strength,

activities:

balance, coordination and flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before

• Rest,

when your muscles are tired

starting

any ofespecially

these activities!

Here• arePrevent

some tips

on how toinjuries

stay safe

getting

back into

the spring

“overuse”

(i.e.while

stress

fractures,

tendonitis,

or of things.

• Be

sure to warm-up

down when

appropriate

inflamed

joints) byandnotcool

overdoing

exercise.

• Wear protective gear – i.e. bike helmets, wrist & elbow guards, pads etc.

• Condition your body before jumping into new activities at full

• Rest, especially when your muscles are tired

force.

Prevent “overuse” injuries (i.e. stress fractures, tendonitis, or inflamed

joints) by not overdoing exercise.

•

For more information contact: Rosie Tall Bear at 405-701-7601 Little Axe

• Condition your body before jumping into new activities at full force.

Health Center

For more information contact: Rosie Tall Bear at 405-‐701-‐7601 Little Axe Health Center

FITNESS CENTER HOURS

Monday—Thursday

6:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.

Friday

6:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday

CLOSED

The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness

Center provides state of the art fitness

equipment, including: treadmills,

elliptical cross-trainers, recumbent

bikes, free-weights, kettlebells, and

isolation strength machines. The AST

Fitness Center is available to all Native

Americans and their household family

members. AST employees are also

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

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

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

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

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

Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority

107 North Kimberly

P.O. Box 425

Shawnee, OK 74802-0425

Phone (405)-273-1050

Fax (405)275-0678

Down Payment Assistance Program for

Over Income AST Tribal Members

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

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

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

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

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

Eligibility

•

Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age

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

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

Applicant must be first-‐time homeowner

Primary residences only

Property must be located within the state of Oklahoma

Must be approved for home loan

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

Environmental Inspection

For more Program Information, please contact Kimberly

Vermillion at Ext. 260.

Introduction

The information being provided is to help families

understand what programs are offered through the Absentee

Shawnee Housing Authority and how to apply.

Our programs target low income Native American families

who need housing assistance. The programs currently

being provided are Rental, Lease to Own and Down

Payment Assistance.

Application Process

Our process begins with the completion of our housing application.

When completing the application be sure and answer all the

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

should have any questions regarding the application; call or come

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

Department and they would be glad to assist you.

The application will also require documents to be attached in order

to complete the process; which are:

 Photo I.D.

 CDIB Card

 Social Security Card

 Birth Certificate

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

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

Each household member must provide a birth certificate, social

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

tribe). The Housing Authority will conduct a criminal background

check and credit check on all adult household members over the

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

application.

107 N. Kimberly

Shawnee, OK 74801

P.O. Box 425

Shawnee, OK 74802-0425

Phone: 405-273-1050

Fax: 405-275-0678

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

Eligibility for each program

has income requirements;

please be sure and review

the current income limits on

your application.

We will not be able to

process your application if

you do not meet the income

criteria.

Waiting List

A letter will be mailed out once your application has been

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

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

Housing Authority anytime changes occur in income, household

composition, or contact information.

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

will be notified by letter or phone.

Annual Updates required to remain on the waiting list.

The Absentee Shawnee

Family Music Program

Low Rent Housing

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

housing in the Shawnee and Tecumseh area. Rental houses are

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

blinds all throughout.

In the Shawnee area, the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority

has two elderly/handicap communities. These areas have fully

and partial handicap accessible units. A laundry facility is located

in the community for tenant use only.

Tenants in our rental program are provided services through our

Maintenance Department; if any maintenance issues should arise

you would contact the Housing Authority and a crew member will

come and do the repair.

The music program is a program that’s offers Free music lesson’s

to all of our tribal member’s and none Native Americans also the

goal of the program is to offer the lessons to our community in

hopes to bring people together & become more aware of their gifts

and the strength’s in our people.

Classes are offered each week day:

Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

in the Music House

North of the AST Police Department

We have folks learning music from the age of 6 to 81 and all of

them are enjoying the free lessons and have become musicians and

supporters of the program.

I have worked with over 230 Tribal and community members and

the music program has received Nation attention from Native

American Magazines. The program is growing by leaps and bounds

every month.

Come and be a part of your heritage through the gift of music.

Phil Bradley

AST Music Director/Instructor

405-370-5576

pbradley@astribe.com

Let Your Soul Have a Voice.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

The Lease to Own Program is available for any Native

American family who has met our requirements and would like

to purchase a home through the Housing Authority. The

homes offered are ones currently in inventory and owned by

the Housing Authority.

This program is designated for income eligible families who

have been renting but now feel they are ready for the

opportunity to purchase their own home. The application is

the same as the rental; accept the income requirements are

different.

Be sure and specify when completing your

application, that you are applying for the Lease to Own

Program. If you have substantial rental history and meet the

income requirements, your name may be placed on the

waiting list.

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

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

is designed to make home mortgage payments more affordable

Eligibility Requirements

•

Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age

•

Must be Native American enrolled in a Federally

Recognized Tribe, with priority given to enrolled members of

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to apply

•

Applicant must qualify as a low-income family, and

must meet minimum income guidelines

•

Applicant must be first-time homeowner

•

Primary residences only

•

Must be approved for home loan

•

Dwelling Unit must pass environmental inspection

MONTHLY RENT IS CALCULATED BY YOUR INCOME

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

LEASE TO OWN HOMES HAVE 3 & 4 BEDROOMS

Applications are now being accepted for families that are over the

income limits for our IHBG funded programs. Please contact our

Programs & Admissions Department for further details.

NOTE: There is limited homes available for this program.

All applicants are required to attend a

counseling class conducted by our

Resident Counselor before signing a

lease.

Annual Recertification are required

for Rental/Lease to Own programs

Inspections are performed on our

homes annually

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Recycling Program

RECYCLING MATERIAL THAT

WE ACCEPT.

ALL WHITE PAPER,

ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK

MAIL, FAX PAPER,

MAGAZINES,

NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS.

MATERIAL WE

DO NOT ACCEPT.

TONER, CARBON

PAPER, FOOD

WASTE, AND PLASTIC.

REMEMBER,

WHEN IN DOUBT

THROW IT OUT.

CONTACT

INFORMATION

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF

OKLAHOMA

OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL

HEALTH &

ENVIRONMENTAL

Office of Environmental

Health & Engineering

• Tribal Housing Improvements Application

The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary,

safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following

criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are

in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must

meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

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

and Recycling”

The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is

proud to announce the

start of a new recycling

program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The

recycling center is located in the yellow

metal building adjacent

to the OEH Department. The Absentee

Shawnee Tribe (AST)

Recycling Program Program declares that waste

reduction and recycling

are the preferable to the

or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials

from the municipal

waste stream will decrease the flow of solid

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

edge and information

about recycling markets

and market demand as

well as information obtained from various publications and the internet

to comprise an analysis

of material the recycling

program will address at

the start of the program.

AST Recycling Program

Plan establishes a goal

that, by year’s end 2013,

at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced

by the Tribe will be recycled.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

Other Programs available:

• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program

Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed.

Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.

Submit completed application to:

PROGRAMS.

2025 S. GORDON

COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK

74801

PHONE: (405) 2144235

FAX: (405) 8784701

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

The AST recycling Program will initially focus

on the following waste

stream material; HighGrade shredded paper,

Assorted office paper,

Phone books, Magazines,

Cardboard, Newspaper,

and Aluminum cans. As

the program and market

develops, other recyclables will be sought.

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

There is a cost associated with recycling,

However, economic,

social, and environmental benefits exceed

these cost.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13

If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

SCHOOL CLOTHING APPLICATION

Kindergarten through 12th Grade

Mail OR

Pick-Up

DO YOU STILL HAVE VISA CARD?

Yes

2014

APPLICANTS INFORMATION

CDIB#

CHILD’S NAME:

Last

First

Middle

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION:

NAME:

Last

First

Maiden

City

State

Zip

ADDRESS:

(St., PO Box, RR)

PHONE: (

)

WORK: (

)

I MAKE THIS APPLICATION FOR CLOTHING ASSISTANCE FROM THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE TRUE

AND REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL VERIFY ENROLLMENT AND/OR ATTENDENCE.

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

THIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SCHOOL

NAME OF SCHOOL:

ADDRESS:

(St., P.O. Box,)

PHONE: (

City

)

State

Zip

EXT:

SCHOOL YEAR:

GRADE OF STUDENT:

THE CHILD NAMES ABOVE IS CURRENTLY:

IN ATTENDENCE

PRE-ENROLLED

YOUR SINATURE BELOW VERIFIES THAT THE SCHOOL INFORMATION ABOVE TO BE TRUE AND

CORRECT.

School Official Signature

Title

Date

NOTE: (REFER TO THE GUIDELINES THAT ARE ATTACHED)

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE PUT ON PENDING STATUS

ONLY ORIGINAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE CHILD’S CDIB CARD.

SCHOOL

STAMP/SEAL

Absentee

Shawnee

TribeTribe

of Oklahoma

Absentee

Shawnee

of Oklahoma

Building

Blocks

C.D.C.

Building

Blocks

C.D.C.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

2025 S.Shawnee,

Gordon Cooper

Dr.

Ok. 74801

(405)878-‐0633

FAX:

(405)878-‐0156

Shawnee, Ok.

74801

P: (405)878-0633

(405)878-0156

April 2014 News…

Magician, Steve Crawford

entertaining the Building Blocks’ kids

with a magic show.

Building Blocks

News…

Our Easter egg hunt and Easter parties were a huge success!! The children, parents and staff

had so much fun!! We always welcome parent participating and want to thank all of the parents

The car seat safety check at Building Blocks went great! In all, 13 car seats were checked

who contributed items for our parties and those who also attended our Easter events.

and 8 car seats were provided for families in need. This is such a needed program and we

are very happy to have been able to work with Rosie Tallbear and offer this to our

We had our bi-annual cleaning day on Saturday, April 26th. The purpose of this is to replace

families and employees. Thank you, Rosie, for all of your help!

broken toys, rearrange the learning centers within each classroom, disinfect all areasMagician,

of the Steve Crawford

Summer continues to be busy for our center. We had a visit from magician, Steve

entertaining

the Building Blocks’

center, etc. We also have a company come in an clean all of our carpets.

Crawford. The children

loved his magic show! He provided lots of laughs! He also incorporated

kids with a magic show

science and math concepts, as well as comparing differences and similarities in objects.

at Building Blocks to always put the safety of children first and foremost.

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We’ve had to address issues regarding car seat safety with some parents. We certainly do not

‘The Three Pigs’, ‘Little

Red Riding Hood’, and ‘Goldie Locks’. The moral of the story was

parents intentionally disregard their child’s safety while transporting them.

‘say no to smoking.’ believe

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a great

job keeping it entertaining while also sending a positive

However, accidents happen with results that can be tragic. Therefore, we felt that we needed

message. Thank you Steve Crawford and the Camp Nikoti youth and counselors!

to do more. That is why we are in the process of coordinating with Rosie Tallbear in the Injury

Building Blocks will

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share the positive message: “Say no to

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Camp Nikoti youth performed a skit

•

Offering choices

breakfast in celebration of Mother’s Day!!

for the Building Blocks’ kids. The skit

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to provide high quality care at a reasonable price for the families we serve now and in the future.

Dates to Remember:

Friday, August 8th: Closed for AST day.

Tuesday, August 12th: Part 1 – Positive Behavior & Guidance Training, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 28th: Part 2 – Practical Guidance Techniques Training, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Thank you,

Billie Thompson

Director

Monthly Report- August 2014

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

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

We had our site visit from the ACF-OCC and their technical advisors. Their visit was very informative and they were able to see how we

operate under the CCDF guidelines. They seemed very pleased with our procedures but did make a few recommendations on some financial

compliance issues. Our child count was submitted last month and we are looking forward to the new fiscal year for the grant.

The construction of BBIII is ongoing and we are working toward getting the equipment and supplies to make the center operational

as soon as possible. There was a delay in the construction so we are now set to open the beginning of September. The job postings

for the new BBIII in Little Axe are open to the public. We are still in the process of hiring new staff for both facilities. And we will hire more as

the new center’s enrollment increases.

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

care in the Little Axe area or know of someone who is please contact Briana Ponkilla at (405) 878-0633.

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

Ni yi wa! (Thank you)

AST Elders

Fundraiser

OEH and Horseshoe Bend

The OEH department recently collaborated with the OERB Petro Pro

Program to educate the Horseshoe Bend youth camp about fossil fuels.

The petro program is an educational service that provides a trained

volunteer to attend schools and Youth programs to provide fossil fuel

education and Oilfield safety education to children of all ages.

The petro Pro from OERB spoke with the children about the origin of

fossil fuels and how the production of fossil fuels provides materials

that we use everyday.

August 4, 2014

6:30 p.m.

Brendle Corner

Harrah/Newalla

& Highway 9

Mr. Leaky fixes leaks!

Horse Shoe Bend After School Program

AUGUST 2014

As the summer break comes to an end students are preparing to start back to school in about 3 weeks. The after school program has begun planning and

preparing for the start of school year 2014 – 2015. The program is looking at implementing some new structure in the upcoming school year. This fall we

will not open until the week after Labor Day which will be Monday, September 8, 2014. The schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 3:00 pm until 6:00 p.m.

HIGHLIGHTS AT HORSE SHOE BEND THIS SUMMER:

Jim Thorpe Native American Games:

we had participants in the 12 and

under boys and girls basketball team

and the track and field events.

Kyle

Copeland,

Absentee Shawnee tribal

member, competed in the

wrestling event and proudly

represented the Tribe.

During the summer program we had a different topic presented each week for discussion. To name a few: weather, history, math, and reading.

Students took a tour here on campus on July 15, 2014, and then were taken to McDonald’s for lunch.

Last day of the summer program will be July 31, 2014 and students will be treated to a movie that afternoon.

ABOUT OUR SUMMER TUTORS:

We had two summer high school program tutors and three college bound tutors this summer and one who is moving: Randall Watson, Stuart Rolette, Faith W.

Brown, Kobe Smith, Demi Coon, and Haley Nickerson.

Kobe and Demi are students at Little Axe High School and Haley was with the summer program for 2 weeks and in the fall will return to Oklahoma Baptist

University here in Shawnee. Faith worked for 3 weeks and she will return to Northeastern State University in Tahlequah this fall. Randall will attend Rose State

College in Midwest City this fall. Stuart is re-locating to another town and will no longer be at Horse Shoe Bend. We wish Stuart well and will miss him.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

I would like to thank some individuals for their kind donations to the Horse Shoe Bend after school program:

Paulette Johnson – thank you for the big screen TV. Also thank you to those individuals who retrieved the TV for the after school program: Rick Little Axe, Retha

Pearman, and Jeff Gibson.

Francene Wolfe - thank you for donating the 3 sets of encyclopedia books. The Horse Shoe Bend program doesn’t have a computer so our students will put

these books to good use as they prepare their school projects and reports.

Lisa Ellis – Thank you for the donation of the Tee-Ball equipment and for the back-pack.

Thank you, AST maintenance crew for cutting the grass and keeping the Horse Shoe Bend Community Center clean and well maintained.

Special thanks to: Isaac Bettelyoun, Sherri Yetter, Donna Simon, and Steven Fife.

I would like to say a big thank you to all the White Turkey ladies who help and VOLUNTEER their time with the after school program throughout the school year.

This year Feed the Children, a state funded program, supplied books and meals to the students who attended our summer program. The Feed the Children

program staff were helpful and coordinated well with the Tribe.

The Sac and Fox Nation made another donation this year in the amount of $5,000.00 dollars. We appreciate this contribution as it will help with supplies.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We appreciate everyone who has donated items and time and with your assistance and donations we can continue to make a big difference in our young student’s

future.

If you should have any concerns or questions or would like to donate and/or take part in this program please call: 405 481-0397 or 405 275-4030, ext. 188.

Thank you,

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

FYI: Contract Health Service News

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health

The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you

... follow the CHS Guidelines!

Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information

Contract Health Services

for AST members

with Insurance

Contract Health Services

for AST members

without Insurance

Emergency

and

Urgent Care Services

CHS for a currently enrolled AST

member who resides in the defined

catchment area who has insurance such

as Medicare or Private Insurance:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who does not have insurance:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who needs emergent or urgent care:

Complete CHS Patient Update form

and update all information every 6

months.

Call the On-Call nurse at

(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.

Notify CHS at least 48 hours

prior to appointment date for a (COB)

Coordination of Benefits to be sent to

provider

Notify CHS on the next businesss day

or within 72 hours after the ER visit.

Notification does not assure

authorization of payment. However

if you do not notify CHS within 72

hours, your bills will not be paid.

For AST members with no insurance

evidence must exist that the visit was

medically necessary. Medical priorities

have been established for determining

which referrals can be authorized for

payment.

For AST members with insurance,

evidence must exist that a third party

resource has made determination such

services were “emergency care” or

“urgent care” (such evidence may

include payment from private insurance).

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills with

Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic

and Glendine Blanchard at the Little

Axe Health Center.

You must apply for any alternate

resources for which you may be

eligible - Medicare,Medicaid,

SoonerCare, insurance, etc.

Complete CHS Patient Update

form and update all information

every 6 months

Inform Provider/HealthFacility that

AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of

last resort.

You must utilize the services provided

within the AST health clinics prior to

being referred out.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills with

Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic

and Glendine Blanchard at the Little

Axe Health Center.

Referrals for outside services must

be sent to CHS. Services must be

medically approved by an AST Health

provider.

An appointment will be scheduled

and a COB will be sent to the outside

provider.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills with

Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic

and Glendine Blanchard at the Little

Axe Health Center.

Flo Mann

Darla Gatzman

Contract Health

Direct Phone Line

405.701.7951

Debi Sloat

Glendine Blanchard

Sharon Ponkilla

Jayne Werst

Health System

August Monthly Update

The health system continues to move forward with re-staffing of providers in both Primary Care and Dental Clinics.

It is indeed an honor and privilege to present to you our new Health System Medical Director, Dr. Vaqar Ahmad, M.D. Dr.

Ahmad is a dual board certified professional, being American Board Certified in Internal Medicine as well as Endocrinology,

Diabetes and Metabolism. Dr. Ahmad has had a distinguished career in healthcare, serving in multiple capacities in the

healthcare continuum as both a practicing physician and clinical leader in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Dr. Ahmad

holds medical licensures in Oklahoma and California, as well as being licensed internationally to practice medicine. He

began his work with us on June 16, 2014. Please welcome him aboard and assist him with getting settled in and acclimated

to the AST Health Family!

We also welcome our newest full-time provider to our staff, Dr. Marty Lofgren, M.D. Dr. Lofgren is a Native American of

Sioux decent, and has lived in Oklahoma now for several years. His wife is also a medical doctor. We have a new Dentist,

Dr. Ngoc M. Tran, D.D.S. making three full-time and one part-time dentist on staff to service our members. We have a new

Nurse Practitioner, Marty Robertson from Florida and Physicians Assistant, Megan Shellenberger, from Pennsylvania. This

will enable more responsive care to our tribal members and other patients serviced out of our clinics as we welcome these

five full-time seasoned providers to our health system!

The AST Diabetes Health and Wellness 5K Run was a tremendous success, and we thank all of the attendees for making

this another great event! Special thanks to Buster Bread for leading the way on this program! The Employee of the Month

was Ms. Carrie Stanley, Shawnee Clinic. The Team of the Month was the Shawnee Clinic Staff. The Health Leadership Award

was presented to Dr. Maria Mithlo, Shawnee Clinic, for her help in covering additional patients and overseeing additional

providers to help maintain patient care and access. We are very proud of our star performers and for their contributions to

the patients, their fellow employees, and the Tribe!

A few other key bits of information:

•

Native American Veterans Enrollment Event: Health Awareness Fair for All Generations Friday, August 1st, 9

a.m. - 3 p.m., Little Axe Health Center, Norman, OK.

•

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

service provider by calling (405) 701-7951. This feature will speed up access to the patients seeking services and

follow-up to their care.

•

The AST Health System continues to improve its customer service. The Customer Service Line is (405) 701-7623.

Please direct all complaints or compliments to this line for appropriate attention and/or response. Please be

assured 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 questions 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 there is an emergency or someone is at risk of harming themselves or others contact 911.

•

The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool continues to be a valuable tool with helping you decide what you need to do

for compliance with the act. Please see the ACA tab at the ASTHA Health Program’s Website: http://www.asthealth.

org/aca (Please visit our site today to find out what you need to do to protect yourself and your family)!

•

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

Shawnee or Norman, and have a five-day limited fill on prescriptions? All you have to do is submit your prescription,

identify yourself with your AST CDIB Card and other appropriate ID, and then they will fill your prescription! Upon

the first workday, you can have the remaining balance of your prescriptions transferred to your pharmacy in either

Shawnee or LittleAxe, and they will fill your remaining balance. This is an emergency convenience for your benefit

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

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Public Health Nursing Dept.

Public Health Nursing continues to work hard for the health and

wellness of the community both in the clinic and in the homes of the

people we serve.

Our goal is to prevent, educate, and assist the community with

health issues they face each day. During the summer months our focus

will be on the elderly (65 years and older), infants, children, and people

with chronic medical conditions.

by the CDC:

We have learned from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(www.cdc.gov/extremeheat), during the summer months the risk for

heat-related deaths and illness are preventable with precautions outlined

Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety.

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