# Inside This Issue... (2014)

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## Text

The
Absentee
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

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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

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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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closing, once again I would like to welcome our newly elected Treasurer Leah Bates.

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FY-2014
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
(thru 6/30/14)

RUN DATE:
07/18/14
RUN DATE:
06/20/14

FY-2014
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
(thru 5/31/14)

TAX
CATEGORY

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

$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

$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

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$1,485,812.52

$130.00

$65.00

$350.00

$140.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$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

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$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.

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August 2014

Sunday

3

10

17

24

31

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Time for School!!!
Watch out for the Kids!!

Thursday

Friday

Saturday
2

1
Grits
Toast
Scrambled Eggs

4
Chicken Fry Steak
Sandwich
Lett, Tom
Baked Chips/Fruit

5

6

11
Cold Cut Sandwich
Lett, Tom
Mac Salad
Chips/Mixed Fruit
18
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Veggies
Bread
Pudding
25
Hamburger
Lett, Tom & Onions
Pork n Beans
Pears

12
Beef Tips & Noodles
Broccoli
Fruit

Mexican
Casserole
Ranch Beans
Spanish Rice
Crisp

19
Tuna Salad
Sandwich
Lett, Tom
Sunchips
Jell-O
26

7

Chef Salad
w/ chicken
Eggs, Chez
Crackers
Mandarin Oranges
13
Chicken
Dressing
Greenbeans
Peaches
20
Beef Fingers
Veggies
Tossed Salad*
Bread
27

Lasagna
Garlic Bread
Salad Bar*

Beans
Coleslaw
Cornbread
Pineapples

9

8
Cereal
Sausage Patty
Boiled Egg

AST Day
AST Complex Closed

14
Taco Casserole
Chips/Salsa
Apricots

15
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Gravy
Biscuit

16

21
Chicken Breast
Wild Rice
Veggies
Roll
Apricots
28
Meatloaf
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Turnip Greens
Bread

22

23
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Elders Council
Monthly Meeting
August 16, 2014 @ 10:00 a.m.
Title VI
Shawnee, Oklahoma
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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!

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June 19, 2014

This year Camp Nikoti visited
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
Camp Nikoti—Summer
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Camp Dakota
2014, Animated
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Ken
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Melissa
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skills,
their
physical
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cultural
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Linda the
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Bread—Diabetes
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following
people:
Crowley—AST
Police Department
Special thanks to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Executive Committee- Governor Edwina
Donna
Butler
and
Dos
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VITreasurer (former) Kathy
Butler-Wolfe, Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson, Secretary Vera Dawsey,
Special thanks to the Absentee
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Executive
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Governor
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Butler-Wolfe,
Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson,
Belinda
Collins—Finance
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Jeff Gibson. Also, the Absentee
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Executive
Director,
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Authority’s Executive Director, Sherry Drywater. Sherman Tiger—Media Director
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,
CDCEvelyn Pablito,
Ken Jones,
Dakota Blanchard, andElder
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Joseph Blanchard
and Meredith
staff—Cultural
Preservation
Kim Goodman and Charles Graham,
Dean—OU
College ofWahpekeche—Tribal
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
Advocate/ASTDV Kasey Dean—Behavioral
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
VI Belinda
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

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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!
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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

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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
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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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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
www.asthealth.org

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AT ALL INDIAN FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Register Now!!!

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New Patient Portal
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

Little Axe Health Center
Shawnee Clinic
Visit your app store and install
the Follow My Health app
- Improved access to your health information
- Communicate directly with your clinic
- Request an appointment
...and more!

for real-time access to your
health information

For more information on how you can register for the new AST “Follow My Health” Patient Portal,
contact Patient Registration at Little Axe Health Center - 405.447.0300 or Shawnee Clinic - 405.878.4702

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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

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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:

th

58

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

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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.

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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!

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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.

Subhead. Subh
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.

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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:
a.
Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
b.
Income
c.
Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions
d.
Condition of Home
Other Programs available:
• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program
Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed.
Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.
Submit completed application to:

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

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
SCHOOL CLOTHING APPLICATION
Kindergarten through 12th Grade
Mail OR

Pick-Up

DO YOU STILL HAVE VISA CARD?
Yes

2014

No

APPLICANTS INFORMATION

CDIB#

CHILD’S NAME:
Last

First

Middle

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION:
NAME:
Last

First

MI

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)
1.
2.
3.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE PUT ON PENDING STATUS
ONLY ORIGINAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE CHILD’S CDIB CARD.

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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

F:
(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.
We also received a One
visit thing
from we
thestrive
Campfor
Nikoti
youth. They performed a skit incorporating
We’ve had to address issues regarding car seat safety with some parents. We certainly do not
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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)

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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!
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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,
an
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

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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:

1.

Complete CHS Patient Update form
and update all information every 6
months.

1.

1.

Call the On-Call nurse at
(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.

2.

Notify CHS at least 48 hours
prior to appointment date for a (COB)
Coordination of Benefits to be sent to
provider

2.

3.

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.

3.

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.

4.

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.

4.

You must apply for any alternate
resources for which you may be
eligible - Medicare,Medicaid,
SoonerCare, insurance, etc.

2.

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.

3.

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.

4.

Referrals for outside services must
be sent to CHS. Services must be
medically approved by an AST Health
provider.

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 with
Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic
and Glendine Blanchard at the Little
Axe Health Center.

5.

Flo Mann

Darla Gatzman

Contract Health
Direct Phone Line
405.701.7951

Debi Sloat

Glendine Blanchard

Sharon Ponkilla

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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.

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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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Human Resource Department
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Shawnee, OK 74801
Phone (405) 2754030
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Shawnee, OK 74801
Phone – (405) 275-4030
Fax – (405) 273-2710

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We now have a KIOSK
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Remember to stay safe but have fun! For more information call Rosie Tall Bear, Injury
Prevention Program at (405)701-7601 or email at rtallbear@astribe.com.

Located in the lobby of Building #3

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Leo Teafatiller – (405) 701-1638

www.astribe.com

AST PHARMACY NEWS

If you’d like to
submit an ad or
article:

Ø Upcoming Pharmacy Department closures are as follows:
ü October 1, 2013 for inventory
ü November 11, 2013 to observe Veteran’s Day
Ø Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed.
Ø Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations fill prescriptions for members
of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to Absentee Shawnee
Tribal citizens with established charts.
Ø If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your
medications are ready for pick-­‐up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide
us with a current cell phone number.
Ø When requesting refills, please provide 24 hours’ notice until pick-­‐up. We will
need your refill number, located above your name on the prescription label, or
the names of your medication in order to fill.
Ø Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription.
Ø Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number, and other contact
information (changes at registration do not flow to pharmacy).

If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call either Pharmacy or stop by
and speak with one of our Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your
pharmaceutical needs!

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 20th of the
current month

Hours of Operation:
Little Axe: 8am-­‐5pm (& 7:30a-­‐5:30p Drive-­‐Thru) Monday -­‐ Friday
• Phone -­‐ (405) 292-­‐9530
Shawnee: 7am-­‐5pm Monday-­‐Friday
• Phone – (405) 878-­‐5859

We are open through the lunch hour!!

**BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED WITH
THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OF
EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES**

Unfortunately, we can only accept
one picture per birthday person,
not per birthday wish.

-­‐Thank you,
Pharmacy Staff

Are you at risk for diabetes, have diabetes or
know someone who does? Type 2 diabetes is
the most common type of diabetes and affects
millions of Native Americans. Many people are
unaware that they have diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Native Americans are twice as likely to develop
Type 2 diabetes than others. Some common signs and symptoms include:
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.

Personal Banking:

AllNations Bank

offers a wide range of products and services to meet today’s

consumer demand including
our AllNations Bank Free Checking Account; Savings Account; Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Individual

Some ways to prevent and manage diabetes is through healthy lifestyle
behaviors. One question that many people with diabetes or pre-diabetes often
ask is “What can I eat?”. The American Diabetes Association states that you
do not have to be deprived or restricted. The key factors are learning what
are the “superfoods”, how much of it you can have and how often. Getting
into the habit of eating a healthy diet helps you manage diabetes and prevent
complications caused by diabetes.

Retirement Accounts; Money Market; Now Accounts & Consumer Loans including Auto, Boat and more.
AllNations Offers Free ATM/Debit Card with each personal account that can be used at our Shawnee OK
Drive Up ATM. In addition, we offer a wide selection of Safe Deposit Boxes for rent at competitive prices.
Contact Us for Details As Follows:
Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;
114 E Main, Calumet, OK
Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Eugene Stidham 405-273-0202;
2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK

The following foods are listed on the American Diabetes Association web site
as” superfoods”. Try to incorporate as many of these foods into your daily
meal plan to enhance the nutrient content of your meals.

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The foods listed have a low glycemic index (causes slower rise in blood
glucose after eating) and provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical
western diet such as:
• calcium
• magnesium
• potassium
• vitamins A, C, and E.
• fiber
Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries,
tomatoes, fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk
and yogurt. To learn more about eating these superfoods and recipes visit
diabetes.org and sign up for Wellness and Healthy Eating classes at the Little
Axe Clinic. Call Sidna McKane to sign up at 405 701-7977.
Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org

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Contact Us for Details As Follows:
Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;
114 E Main, Calumet, OK
Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Eugene Stidham 405-273-0202;
2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
Banking Hours:

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801
Lobby Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
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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.
F o s ter C a r e Pay m e n t s a r e a s f o l l o w s :
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 s t 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.
Preservation of American Indian culture starts with protection of our most precious resources -- American Indian children
and families. Only when our children and families are healthy and happy can there be harmony in our world.
Problems Facing American Indian Children and Families
Today, 5.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) live in the United States
•American Indian children have the third highest rate of victimization
•American Indian/Alaska Natives have the highest rate of poverty of any other racial group in the nation
•In 2006, suicide was the leading cause of death for AI/AN males ages 10-14.
•A 2006 study found that, compared to other groups, AI/AN youth have more serious problems with mental health disorders.
•Alcohol-use disorders were more likely among American Indian youths than other racial groups.
•The AI/AN youth population is more affected by gang involvement than any other racial population.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?
Children often get lost in a system that is supposed to protect them when their parents can’t take care of them. They need someone
who can provide a home that is safe. They need their emotional needs met by an adult who can act as if they are their parent. These
children need love, shelter, safety, and a place that they can belong, they need a home. They need to know that they are not alone. If
you are able to provide these things to one of our tribal children please contact: 405-878-4702 (ext. 133) Julie Wilson ICW/FC.

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We were able to set up a foster care awareness booth in building 1 this past month. Three lucky winners won our drawing goodies. We had a great
turn out and appreciate each and every one of you that took the time to stop by and get information about fostering a child. We are in need of
loving; committed foster parents that are able to provide a home to children in our tribe that are in need of a safe and loving home environment.
I am not going to tell you that being a foster parent is always easy, because it is not. It is not always easy being a parent, because no child is ever
perfect. I have raised six children myself, and honestly, there were days that I wanted to pull my hair out. Funny thing is that now that they are grown
and on their own, I would do anything to go back to those days that consisted of caring for them and loving them and them needing me on that
level. The truth is that foster children have experienced a family crisis and they have no idea of what is going on in their life, except the only thing
that they have known all their life is turning upside down.
If you feel like you are in a place in your life where you are able to make a difference in a child’s life, please contact Julie Wilson/AST/FC at
405-878-4702 (ext. 133).
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