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“Among The Shawnees”
November 11, 2014
The Absentee
Shawnee
News
November 2014
Inside t his issue...
2 - 5 Executive Committee
Reports
6 - 7 Police Safety
Carnival
8 Trevor Yates
& Jacob Keenum
9 Title VI Menu/News
10 Building Blocks/HSB
11 John Soap, Jr.
12 Cultural Preservation
Department
14 Storm Shelter
Applications
16 - 17 Health System
Update
18 - 19 November
Birthdays
26 - 27 Foster Care
28 - 29 AST Complex
Trick or Treaters Pictures
30 Costume Contest
Winners
34 - 35 Zombie Run
Pictures
Vol. 27 No. 33
Congratulations
John Sloat
Inductee into Oklahoma
Military Hall of Fame
1st Sgt. John L. Sloat. Sloat was born July 11, 1931,
in Hog Creek Community east of Norman and tried
to join the Army in 1945 but was too young. He is
the first Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe
and later was Chairman of the State Indian Affairs
Department. He lives in Noble near Norman. After
graduating from Bethel High School in 1948, he
enlisted into the Army. Sloat was wounded during
fighting in Korea and received the Purple Heart. In 1964 Sloat was deployed to
Vietnam. In 1967 he was assigned to Co. D, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry (Airborne).
He was wounded in April 1967 and again Thanksgiving Day of 1967. On April 2,
1967, his unit’s command post was attacked by a large Viet Cong force using explosive
charges, hand grenades and supporting small arms and automatic weapons fire. Seeing
that the command post was in danger of being overrun, Sloat charged three machine
gun positions, destroying them all. Though suffering a head wound, he removed
other wounded and dead — 26 in all — for evacuation. Because the helicopters were
crowded, Sloat had to wait until the next morning to be evacuated. Sloat was awarded
the Silver Star for heroism. In 1968 he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C., and retired in 1973. On June 3, 1979, he was presented a Certificate
of Outstanding Community Achievement by President Jimmy Carter.
Celebrating Oklahoma's Heroes
Honoring the men and women of Oklahoma who
served in the Uniformed Services of the United States
and those who continue to serve our country today.
The Oklahoma Military Heritage Foundation is a
non-profit organization supporting our uniformed
services, in particular, honoring those Oklahomans,
living or deceased, who serve or have served in the
military, with records of outstanding service to our
nation.
Executive Committee
Edwina Butler-Wolfe
Governor
Issac Gibson
Lt. Governor
Vera M. Dawsey
Secretary
Leah Bates
Treasurer
Kenneth Blanchard
Representative
Governor’s Report
Hello my Absentee Shawnee people!
Another month has gone by and there continues to be good things happening within my programs.
Education is extending an expansive list of scholarships to tribal members; health is steadfastly moving
forward in getting accredited and improving their customer service and access needs; our law enforcement
staff have worked diligently on ensuring the safety of our people; and Media offers a wide range of business
services and opportunities.
General Council Meeting
For those who were able to attend the 74th Semi-Annual General Council ‘thank you’. If you weren’t able to attend there is much I
would like to share with you. I listened and heard your concerns. You voiced to me that you wanted to know what is going on at the tribal
complex. Let me start with saying: I have been in my Office doing my job. During the General Council meeting you learned that I had to
have the Attorney General place a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on the Lt. Governor, Secretary, and Treasurer so an external auditor
could complete their review of our financial transactions. This TRO became necessary when our new Treasurer attempted to stop payment
to employees; stop payment and cancel the audit after being told of the serious concerns the auditors found; cancel the Attorney General
contract through a memorandum signed by three Executive Committee members instead of obtaining the required 5 signatures or through
an approved Executive Committee resolution. The Representative and I are trying to take care of these serious issues. We, as your elected
body, must be professionals to productively conduct the business of the Tribe. And regardless of whether one is ‘liked’ or not we all must
adhere to tribal law, policies and procedures, and do the right thing for the Tribe and you, our people.
On Wednesday, October 22nd, Judge Haddox made the decision to stay the order but refused to extend the temporary restraining order.
She implied she could not be impartial or objective about her decision as she knew many of the interested parties. Why? And then to further
illustrate my concern the Lt. Governor, Secretary, and Treasurer hired our former Attorney General, Legal Advocates of Indian Country,
who are under a month to month contract with both of the Tribe’s health board(s).
It was mentioned during the General Council meeting that our legal costs are high. Legal costs are high when legal counsel is required.
These types of costs serve to protect the interests of the Tribe and our people. Our current level of legal need is the unfortunate result of
years of administrative, legal and elected official neglect. And now, we are being challenged by those who choose to continue that neglect.
Questions were asked about the function of the ‘acting’ AST Editorial Board. mentioned what this Board does and who comprises it in
my July newsletter article. I have asked that information about the Board function; it’s one meeting; and who sits on the Board be made
available online on the AST website. This can be found under the Media program area. The Board is an advisory Board and this is why it
was not placed under a tribal resolution nor did it require a signature of all five of the Executive Committee as its function is voluntary; board
members receive NO payment for this activity; they take no editorial licensure; and are not authorized to speak for the Tribe or exercise
authority of the Tribe. The Media Director has the final say in all editing and revisions and acts as the Editor in Chief.
The Finance department is a major concern. Let me explore some of the things I know: Our Finance department has no policies and
procedures; Our Finance department staff requires specific levels of training that should be maintained; Our budget process has excluded
program input; Our Finance department should ensure all budgets are approved through EC resolution; Monthly financial reports should
be generated to all EC on all of our Finances not just those under our oversight; Our 2012 audit had unresolved findings; Our Indirect Cost
Rate continues to be submitted without an EC resolution; Our leave policy has been abused; Our joint venture loan and interest payments
have been misrepresented by Finance.
This is our money and as Governor and a tribal member I don’t want it to be abused or misappropriated. We have many needs within our
tribe and we, as your elected body, should be responsible and accountable in the use of these funds.
Those programs under my direct oversight strive to be both good fiscal managers and provide quality services. I am grateful for their
work and for the opportunity to work with them.
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City of Shawnee
On November 4th Proposition No. 1 is to be voted on. This vote, if passed, will place all land detachment actions to a vote. This will then
give the City the ability to determine what territory should be detached and each detachment action will be taken to a vote by the people
of Shawnee. In Proposition No. 2 it will allow the City of Shawnee to charge for public improvements done to the land being detached.
This is the action of Commissioner Keith Hall, Mayor Wes Mainord, Deputy Mayor James Harrod and Commissioner Gary Vogel. These
individuals are not pro tribal.
So why is this vote important? It appears to be an act of frustration by certain elected city leaders having no ability, as a municipal
government, to tax tribes. So instead of seeking to resolve the conflict these same officials would prefer to detach our land base from the
City of Shawnee. If the City of Shawnee City Commission has the ability to detach property when they choose to then they do not have to
go by their own code known as the municode. Without this code being adhered to the City can decide who may detach and who may not
and ‘property owners’ will be at the will of the City Commission. This should not be allowed to happen.
There needs to be an intact process in place outlining how property owners may annex, de-annex and/or detach. If the November 4th vote
passes on Proposition No. 1 and No. 2 then the City of Shawnee can detach/de-annex as they would like to. The current de-annex and/or
detachment process is not without its own set of problems for tribes. This part of the municode may need a policy and procedural fix done
to it. The municode detachment process, as it’s currently written, is an issue for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) as they attempted
to detach on 10-20-14 and were denied. They were told they were not ‘property owners’. This was after the Assistant Secretary for the
Department of Interior sent a letter acknowledging them as the beneficiaries of their territorial trust land. The CPN are currently appealing
that action in the Shawnee district court.
When I go to the poll on November 4th I will vote ‘NO’ on both Proposition No. 1 and No. 2. I hope you will join with me in this effort
to push back on changes that could be costly to the Tribe and amend our status as Shawnee residents.
Conclusion
I have 7 months to go. My door is always open (unless I am in a meeting or at a meeting) and I welcome your visits.
Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let’s Build for the Future (BFF) united and together!
Thank you for your support.
Secretary’s Report
Good day, hope everyone is having a blessed day;
I sincerely pray that everyone is doing well today and their family members where ever they may
be, I would also like to send my condolences to those tribal members that have lost loved ones this year.
When I first came into office I expected the Governor and other Executive Committee members to be
interested in the various issues that affect our tribe as well as the other tribes in “Indian Country”, I discovered that
EC members had not taken much of an interest in the past few years, which that is fine for them, but I started reading
about various legislation that was being brought before Congress and in the House of Representatives and I wanted to know more, because
it involved our tribe as well. ARTICLE XIII-DUTIES OF OFFICERS, of the Constitution states that; The Secretary shall have working
knowledge of the Treasurer’s duties and responsiblities. August of 2013, I traveled with the previous Treasurer, Kathy Deere, to Tulalip,
WA-(NITA) 15th Annual tax Conference, because I needed to learn about the ways and subjects that can be taxed; which we both received a
certificate for the training, September of 2013, I traveled to Cabazon, CA - for the 2nd Annual Native American Housing Conference, because
I was given the opportunity to distriburte the Mobile Homes that were acquired from Fema, and I wanted to find out more ways in which
other tribes provided housing for their people, I am currently researching because housing is a big problem with our people; I did not go to
the NCAI Conference in October because the Governor and the previous treasurer stated to me that I needed to stop traveling, by that time,
the previous treasurer had traveled 2 times also, I did state to them we were all elected officials and they had no authority to tell me what to
do. My main purpose is to better the tribe and networking with other tribes and vendors help to find out about grants, health programs, and
other products and services for the tribe. October of 2013, I traveled to Fairbanks, AK - Symposium for Alaska Native Leaders, I spoke with
various tribal leaders on various subjects, such as their Domestic Violence programs, Language Preservation programs. (Preservation.org)
this is one of the programs. October of 2013, I traveled to Washington, D.C. - Tribal Self-Governance Strategy Session; the Governor also
attended this conference. November of 2013, Washington, D.C. - Violence Against Women Government to Government Consultation, where
I gave testimony on Domestic Violence in Indian Country; January of 2014, I traveled to Washington, D.C. - 2014 (NIGA) Winter Indian
Gaming Summit, where various legislation about gaming, education, and other legislation that was pertinent to tribes; February 2014, New
Orleans, LA - Native American Leaders Forum/Leadership Training I, which taught tribal leaders to deal with people, situations, stress, time
management, and conflict management. The Governor should have gone to this one. It would have helped her immensely. March of 2014,
Billings, MT - (NIHB) TPH Work Group Conference, I am an alternate on the (Tribal Public Health Work Group), I am also on the (OCAF)
Oklahoma Coalition Aids Fund Board, which promotes mandatory aids testing, which is something no one wants to think about, much less
talk about; April of 2014, Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 32nd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse
and Neglect, where I gave testimony on Child Abuse and Neglect. I am also on the (NICWA) National Indian Child Welfare Association
Board; May of 2014, Arlington, VA - 2014 Tribal Self-Governance Conference, the Governor should have gone to this conference, but,
again her interests or priorities “lie” elsewhere. June of 2014, Anchorage, AK (NCAI) 2014 Mid-Year Conference, considering that our tribe
is a member of this organization, we should attend. They always let everyone know what is going on Capitol Hill; July of 2014, Washington,
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D.C., (NIGA) Summer Legislative Summit, I stated to the Governor that she should go and her statement was “no money”. On September
of 2014, (NCAI) Tribal Unity Impact Days, the Contract Support Costs were discussed by Dr. Roubideaux, The Right-of-Way and putting
land into trust were discussed by Kevin Washburn. Another subject that is being discussed is “what is an Indian (Native American)”, also the
Executive Order - Establishing the White House Council on Native American Affairs, and other bills and questions that pertain to “Indian
Country”. Every time that I go to a conference, I bring back literature for the rest of the Executive Committee to take a look at. I also take
literature and brochures from the various tribal health organizations to the Health Programs, thinking that there may be something that we
might implement into our programs. As I stated earlier, I bring back crucial information concerning care for tribal members via collaborative
efforts with other tribal health systems that are Self-Governance as well as non-Self-Governance tribes, such as public health pamphlets,
brochures, and program templates for implementation, review, benchmarking, and assessment by the health system to improve care delivery
to our tribal members.
• The continuous ongoing community effort with AST Grants and Health System resources to streamline and integrate
connectivity between programs. The health programs are working diligently to provide and deliver mutually beneficial
products, services, and assistance to tribal members services by multiple areas within the tribe. Continuous evaluation and
monitoring of services to tribal members with information “lessons learned” which was acquired from other tribes and other
tribal health programs continue to generate a renewed effort for a combined delivery of health services from throughout the
tribal programs managed by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
• Networking with key policy and decision makers, whereby the Affordable Care Act and other changes to the health care are
reviewed, coordinated, and programmed into our health Absentee Shawnee Health Care Policy structure to assure seamless
delivery of services to our tribal members by sound review, discussion, planning and appropriate budgeting for changes and
future trends in third party reimbursement and other compacted services as they are affected and impacted by National Policy.
• Providing support to health system events, activities, and morale by supporting health system directors, leadership, employees,
and governing board through active engagement and interaction with governance bodies to assure Absentee Shawnee Tribal
members are receiving appropriate access to care and that a strong health care delivery system remains in tact for tribal
members and other serviced patients in our communities.
My only concern when I was elected was to work for the betterment of the tribe, by working to get new businesses and improve what
the tribe has now. I believe that all of the Executive Committee could work together as long as we leave personalities and personal agendas
out of the equation. I agree I should have not been the one going and doing all of this traveling but, I did not see the Governor trying to take
an interest in what affects our tribe, not just EC members, but the complete tribal community. Our only concern should the example that we
set for our younger people and our little ones, and Saturday at the General Council no one set a good example, that is including me and the
Governor, throwing everyone under the bus is not the way to conduct business. I sincerely apologize to everyone.
Thank you and be blessed.
Secretary Vera G. Dawsey
The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is the character of the person walking the path.
Representative’s
Report
My Absentee Shawnee tribal people,
At the 74th Annual General Council Meeting, October 18, 2014, a question was brought up about the
Salary Scale for the Executive Committee Member. I had indicated that I would share with you, my tribal people,
that information in the next newsletter.
On June 21, 2014, the Salary Ordinance was passed by tribal referendum vote meaning tribal membership voted affirmatively to enact
the Executive Committee Salary Scale. On August 20, 2014, during a regular monthly Executive Committee meeting, Resolution No.
E-AS-2014-39 was passed. This resolution recognized the enactment of the Executive Committee Salary Scale. It further authorized
the verification requirements and definitions in order to implement the Executive Committee Salary Scale and resolved that the Human
Resources Department would be responsible for making all salary determinations for all Executive Committee members.
In order to comply with this law, the HR Director sent an email out on August 22, 2014, to Executive Committee members requesting
each of us “to provide any and all documents you wish to be used for review and evaluation no later than Monday, September 8, 2014”. The
HR department indicated it would start the process “of reviewing and confirming the submitted information ending on Monday, September
22, 2014.” The HR department gave very clear direction on how this process would work:
“The process of reviewing and confirming submitted information will consist of, but not limited to, verification of resume information
pertaining to previous employment experience, diplomas, business experience, years of college, official transcripts, etc.” HR then went on
to say: “The requirements and definitions for each Tier for each elected EC member was attached to the passed Resolution.” HR further
advised: “...the only “official” required document is an official transcript from a college or university. You can obtain official transcripts
from any college or university attended - usually at no or very limited cost. Copies of additional information should be sufficient.”
On September 4, 2014, a note was sent out by the HR director reminding Executive Committee members that “any information you want
to be considered for the Salary Scale Resolution” to please get it to HR by Monday, September 8, 2014.
I submitted my high school diploma, college transcripts (official copies), resume, and references on the due date of September 8, 2014.
An email was sent to me on Monday, October 6, 2014, that indicated that I was within the Tier 4 pay scale. Paperwork was issued and
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forwarded to Finance. And supporting documentation placed in my personnel file.
On October 6, 2014, the HR director sent another email out to me and the Acting Controller advising that HR was “responsible for all
salary determinations for all EC members.” This advisement further stated that HR had determined I was within the Tier 4 pay scale.
On October 28, 2014, I was told by the Acting Controller that the Treasurer had put a halt on those Employee Action Notices issued out
by the HR department being enacted. This is regardless of the fact it is law. This is regardless of the fact that you, our people, voted putting
the salary ordinance into place.
We, the elected officials, have a job to do and that is to uphold the laws that the tribe has implemented that you, the people, of the tribe
have passed. This law must be enacted. We must move forward.
Greetings Tribal Members:
There was discussion at the October 2014 General Council on the salary pay scale for Executive Committee members as approved by
General Council vote. This legislation was enacted by Executive Committee Resolution number E-AS-2014-39 on August 20, 2014.
As Representative of the Executive Committee, I have submitted all required documentation to qualify for Tier Four.
On October 17, 2014, the Human Resources Director sent the Employee Action Notices (EANs) to the Finance Department for
implementation effective September 29, 2014.
As of this date, the Finance department has not implemented the new pay scale.
As per the Assistant Controller of Finance, all inquiries are to be directed to the Treasurer.
Respectfully,
Ken Blanchard
Greetings Tribal Members,
For those who attended the General Council meeting last weekend, I would like to thank you for your attendance. As a voting member of
the Tribe, you should be informed as to the issues we face and the solutions as well.
It is my hope we take your input seriously and attempt to remedy your concerns as quickly as possible. To do this, we must come together
as a committee regularly to discuss things that affect our people. I will continue to encourage collaboration among the committee members
for the betterment of the tribal membership.
Finally, as of this writing, my office is not involved with the Atoka water line issue. The Treasurer has oversight responsibility of the Realty
department.
Let me know what concerns you may have.
To contact me at the Tribal Complex, please write to Representative Ken Blanchard, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma
74801, or by phone at 405/275-4030, Ext. 202.
Respectfully,
Ken Blanchard
No reports submitted for Lt. Governor, Treasurer, Finance Department, and
Financial Consultant
FY-2014
FY-2014
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
(thru 9/30/14)
RUN DATE:
RUN DATE:
10/20/14
10/20/14
(thru 9/30/14)
TAX
CATEGORY
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES
AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL
COLLECTED
Sales (6%)
Gaming % of free cash
Employee (1%)
Severance (8%)
Motor Vehicle
Tobacco Refund
$5,532.03 $5,205.95 $6,535.34 $5,180.06
$250,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $150,000.00
$10,095.26 $602.94 $22,804.85 $4,159.08
$8,940.31 $7,025.79
$6,689.81 $7,561.69
$13,670.11 $11,971.21 $14,216.75 $11,780.39
$9,303.52
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$6,870.96
$300,000.00
$3,805.88
$8,985.65
$9,804.65
$0.00
$4,397.76 $6,237.06 $9,715.49 $709.77
$50,000.00 $100,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00
$24,535.57 $3,805.02 $13,537.64 $5,895.29
$10,246.81 $8,556.30 $6,767.94 $4,582.79
$15,890.15 $17,011.63 $14,773.49 $12,928.61
$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 $50,384.42
$0.00 $1,800,000.00
$0.00 $89,241.53
$0.00 $69,357.09
$0.00 $122,046.99
$0.00
$9,303.52
TOTAL TAXES
$297,541.23 $274,805.89 $300,246.75 $178,681.22
$329,467.14 $105,070.29 $135,610.01 $294,794.56 $224,116.46
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00 $2,140,333.55
$250.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$329,547.14 $105,210.29 $135,695.01 $294,989.56 $224,366.46
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00 $2,142,228.55
Miscellaneous
TOTAL COLLECTIONS
$600.00
$130.00
$65.00
$350.00
$298,141.23 $274,935.89 $300,311.75 $179,031.22
$80.00
$140.00
$85.00
5
$195.00
$1,895.00
2.35%
84.02%
4.17%
3.24%
5.70%
0.43%
$2,140,333.55
0.09%
100% $2,142,228.55
Governor’s SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
RESERVE OFFICER TONY LONG
Reserve Officer Tony Long has been in Law Enforcement
for 10 years in Oklahoma prior to his law enforcement
activities in Oklahoma he was a member of the U.S. Marine
Corp. Prior to joining the Marine Corp Officer Long was a
Deputy Sheriff in Missouri which is his home state. Officer
Long has been with the ASTPD for 2 years.
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.
POLICE SAFETY CARNIVAL
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Oklahoma’s
Trevor Yates
and
Jacob Keenum
1st place:
Trevor Yates and Jacob Keenum
Win The Southern
Conference Regional
In Shreveport, Louisiana
Trevor Yates and Jacob Keenum put together a nice five bass limit that weighed 12l lbs. even to win the TBF/FLW Southern Conference
Regional Championship on the Red River in Shreveport over the weekend. The win propelled the Oklahoma duo to the TBF/FLW High
School National Championship next spring at Grand Lake in their home state of Oklahoma.
Thirty four teams representing 7 states qualified for the event which launched out of the beautiful facilities of Red River South Marina
which has also hosted numerous other prestigious events like the Forrest Wood Cup in years past. Although the bite on the historic
river was less than perfect, the young anglers from across the south central part of the country managed to catch fish when many adult
events in the area were struggling to produce a single limit of fish.
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Title VI Menu
2% MILK SERVED DAILY
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
4
2
3
9
10
11
AST COMPLEX CLOSED
16
17
18
24
Chicken Bro. & Rice
Tossed Salad*
Pudding
25
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Green Beans
Bread/Peaches
23
30
5
Tuna Salad
Lett, Tom, Pickles
Chips
Apricots
Burrito
w/Chili & Cheese
Chips & Salsa
Pineapples
Pinto Beans
Steak Fries
Cornbread
12
Soft Taco
Lett, Tom, Cheese,
Onion
Refried Beans
Cinnamon Roll
19
Stew
Cheese Sticks
Crackers
Cake
AST
Employee Dinner
Title VI will be closed
Homebound will be
getting a sack lunch on
th
the 25
Thursday
Friday
26
Oatmeal
Toast
Raisins
Wednesday
Grilled Cheese
Soup
Mandarin Oranges
Hot Dogs
Kraut
Pork-‐n-‐Beans
Pears
6
Saturday
7
Chicken Fry Steak
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Veggies
Bread/Applesauce
13
Corn soup
Fry bread
Fruit Cocktail
20
TITLE VI
THANKSGIVING
DINNER
27
CLOSED
FOR THANKSGIVING
1
8
Cereal
Bagel
Cream Cheese
Orange
14
Biscuit
Sausage Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
15
21
22
Cereal
Sausage Patty
Boiled Egg
28
29
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
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Not going to be home???
Lunch served monday-thursday 11 am to 1 pm
Call and let
us know
at 405-275-4030
November
11- Veteran’s
Day; AST Complex will be closed. No lunch will be served or
breakfast served fridays
9 am to 11 am
ext 169
or
notify
your
driver
delivered
November
11Veteran’s
Day;
AST
Complex
will
be
closed.
No
lunch
will
be
served
November
Veteran’s
Day;
AST
Complex
be
closed.
lunch
be
served
November
11-11Veteran’s
Day;
AST
Complex
willwill
be
closed.
NoNo
lunch
willwill
be
served
or oror
November
11Veteran’s
Day;
AST
Complex
will
be
closed.
No
lunch
will
be
served
or delivered.
delivered
delivered
November
14 - World Diabetes Day
delivered
November 21- A friendship of a lifetime starts with a single smile – and nowhere else
would
this be
more
evident
than the
November
14
- World
Diabetes
Daysimple idea that drives ‘World Hello Day’. When
November
14
World
Diabetes
Day
November
14
-- World
Diabetes
Day
November
14
World
Diabetes
Day
was the last time that you smiled at someone whom you did not know? And how much
November
Afriendship
friendship
a lifetime
starts
with
a single
smile
–and
and
nowhere
elsewould this be more evident than the
does
it take
to
greet
a fellow
human
being
with
warm
smile?
Hello
Day’
A
aa lifetime
starts
with
a single
smile
– and
nowhere
else
November
November
21Afriendship
of
lifetime
starts
with
single
smile
nowhere
November
21-21A21friendship
of of
a of
lifetime
starts
with
aa single
smile
– ‘World
and
nowhere
else
would
thisbe
bemore
more
evident
than
the
simple
idea
that
drives
‘World
Hello
Day’.
When
simple
that
drives
‘World
Hello
Day’.
When
was
the
last
time
that
you
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2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, Ok. 74801
P: (405)878-0633
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Building Blocks News…
Our open house was a huge success!! We would like to thank all of the parents/families who joined us, spoke with the teachers, and
toured Building Blocks. I would also like to thank all of the Building Blocks. I would also like to thank all of the Building Blocks’ staff for
doing such a great job preparing child portfolios, decorating, and preparing food for the event. YOU ARE ALL SO WONDERFUL!!
All of our classrooms took field trips to Sunshine Shelly’s Pumpkin Patch in October. They enjoyed the tricycle track, hay bale climb,
the hayride, and picking their own pumpkin from the huge pumpkin patch! The children had a wonderful time! We’d like to thank all of the
parents who were able to participate.
Once again, we will be hosting a flu vaccine clinic for the children we serve and Building Blocks employees. It will take place on
Monday, November 10, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Please contact Building Blocks at 878-0633 for more information.
Once again, we will host a Thanksgiving lunch for Building Blocks families. Parents and all extended families are welcome to join us
for this event. We will send home and post more information the closer we get to the event.
Dates to remember:
Monday, Nov. 10th
Tuesday, Nov. 11th
Tuesday, Nov. 25th
Wednesday, Nov. 26th
Thursday, Nov. 27th
Friday, Nov. 28th
Flu vaccine clinic from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Closed for Veterans Day
Thanksgiving lunch for Building Blocks families 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Thank you,
Billie Thompson
Director
Horse Shoe Bend After School Program
The Horse Shoe Bend (HSB) after school program now has a full time Coordinator. Mr. Stuart Rolette has
returned and is working with tutors and students. We have approximately 15 students enrolled and this month we
averaged about 8 to 12 students per day. Thanks to the diligence of our Oklahoma Baptist University college tutors
our students are making solid progress forward in their daily studies and their special school projects. This program
is open, Monday through Thursday, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 pm.
The funding for this program comes from an annual contribution made by the Sac and Fox Nation and through our
CCDF grant. We also have a dedicated and contributory source, the White Turkey Band Committee. This committee
volunteers both their time and service and receives no payment for their efforts. The White Turkey Band Committee
ensures that our HSB students receive snacks and special gifts during the
holiday seasons.
A few of the activities offered in October are:
77 The Sac and Fox Nation behavioral health program through Jamie
Barse have started a program every Wednesday for our
HSB students.
77 Students participated in the 5 K Run and Walk October 11, 2014.
77 Fall Break was October 15-17, 2014.
Students have been working very hard with their homework as the first
semester will be ending in a couple of months.
If you should have any questions or concerns I may be reached at 405-2754030, Ext. 188 or at 405-481-0397.
Thank you,
Governor Butler-Wolfe
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I went back for the summer and fall 2013 semesters and attained my
academic credentials to become an Licensed Professional Counselor
(LPC).
Well, I am finally finished with school (for now) and I am now
putting my training to practice for the Absentee Shawnee Tribal
clinic. I passed the national CRCC exam and I am now a Certified
Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). When I came to work for the AST
I applied with the Oklahoma State Department of Health Behavioral
Health Board to become a Licensed Professional Counselor and was
approved, so now I am a LPC Candidate. I am required to complete
3000 clinical hours as a Counselor and pass the LPC exam so as you
can see the education never ends because instead of learning from
my professors, I am now learning from my clients. So good luck and
stay committed with YOUR post-secondary education and I wish
all our Absentee Shawnee Tribal members the best in your efforts to
better your life through higher education. NEAHW
Sincerely,
John Lee Soap, Jr. CRC, LPC Candidate
My Post-Secondary Education Story
By
John Soap Jr.
This is my success story of how I made it to becoming an Outpatient
Therapist for the AST Behavioral Health. Please understand I want
this story to be educational far more than I want it to be about me. My
story is about how my career evolved to where I am now and how
the Absentee Shawnee Higher Education (EIAP) Program helped me
achieve my goals.
First of all I graduated from Sequoyah High school in 1984 and I
actually made good grades because I graduated with over a 3.5 GPA.
The AST EIAP is an incentive program based on your GPA. The
higher your GPA is, the higher your award. I enrolled in Seminole
State College in November of 2004 just over 20 years since I
graduated from Sequoyah and 5 months after I received sole custody
of my newborn son, Jeremy. Now here is my major mistake of my
college life and also my life in general; I got a DUI in the April of
2005. But I now call it divine intervention because I was accepted
into the Pottawatomie County Drug Court program. Long story short,
Drug Court instilled the discipline I was desperately needing in my
life to be a better college student. I became more committed than
ever. I graduated with my Associates degree in behavioral science From the Election Commission:
from SSC in May of 2007.
I enrolled into East Central University before I graduated and
I also applied for the IHS scholarship. Unfortunately, I did not get
the IHS scholarship. During my junior year at ECU I happened to
be studying at the CPN employment & training computer lab and
the Adult Education Counselor told me “John, I bet you qualify for
vocational rehabilitation” and to be totally honest I did not know
what vocational rehabilitation was.
The Iowa tribal vocational rehabilitation just so happened to
have a satellite office right across the hallway from the CPN adult
education computer lab. I was determined eligible based on my
disability, Rheumatoid Arthritis, being an impediment to me working
as a construction worker as I did all my life and was still doing part
time while I was a student. For some reason I was drawn to vocational
rehabilitation and it just so happened ECU is one of only 2 universities
in Oklahoma that have Rehabilitation Counseling degree programs.
I changed my major from Counseling to Rehabilitation Counseling
with a concentration on addictions. I accepted a scholarship from
the Rehabilitation Service Administration (RSA) under the U.S.
Department of Education which was funded for counselors to
have more education in advanced addictions. I graduated with
my Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from ECU in
December of 2009.
Of course with all success stories there is a part of the story dealing
with adversity. One month after my mother watched me graduate
from ECU she had a major stroke. She passed away on my birthday
May 16, 2010. Six months later my 21 year old son, Christopher, died
in a car wreck, we buried him the day before Thanksgiving 2010. Not
long after that my 18 year old son Jordan got sick and passed away
on March 23, 2011. Yes, it was the most difficult time of my life, but
as the old saying goes “God works in mysterious ways” because all
these traumatic events happened while I was not attending school.
In the spring of 2011, I applied for Langston University’s Master’s
degree program and the RSA Rehabilitation Counseling scholarship.
I was approved and went back to school for my Master’s degree in
the fall of 2011. While attending classes I worked as a Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Delaware Nation in Oklahoma City.
I graduated from Langston in May 2013 and thought I was finished.
I was informed that my scholarship was still available for me if I
wanted to take the LPC track which was 12 more hours of classes so
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Cultural Preservation
Department
The AST Cultural Preservation Department would like to pass along the following information
concerning updates to each of our programs.
Cultural Preservation
Our program sent a delegation of representatives to Winchester, Kentucky to fulfill a request to participate in Living Archaeology
Weekend (LAW), always held during the 3rd weekend of September. During the trip, members had the opportunity to share our knowledge
about AST history and culture with over 2,000 local residents, which included providing Stomp Dance demonstrations.
We have completed a very hectic schedule for the department this past summer. Through all the events, I have tried to take pictures and
create simple stories to relay the information back to our tribal people. As many folks have asked, there is but one way to become familiar
with what we do in our programs…participate. We know everyone has things on their agenda which may take precedence, which is why
we try to schedule activities well in advance and publicize it to the membership in order for them to put it on their calendars. However, it
is up to the individual to place a priority on what they value and learn about their heritage.
That being said, we are set to finish out these next two months with a few events to bring families, tribal members and the public
together. As many may know, the month of November is designated nationally as “Native American Month”. In years past and in other
administrations, Cultural Preservation has historically sponsored an activity to acknowledge and commemorate this special time of year.
I am proud to announce there will be a “Proclamation Reading” on Thursday, November 6th at 2 p.m. At that time, the AST Governor
will read the Declaration to promote our activities throughout the month. T-shirts, light snacks, and drinks will be provided to those in
attendance. Please come out and show your support. In addition, we will sponsor weekly contests for small prize giveaways.
For those interested, we have set aside Wednesday, November 26th for those wanting to learn how to make the ladies Headpiece. The
demonstration will begin at 9 a.m. and complete by Noon. Please call to reserve your seat, as space is limited. 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
Language
In the last month, I have directed more attention to this important task and function. As I’ve mentioned previously, this part of our official
mandate hasn’t received proper Tribal funding. In my research, the only way it was enacted in the past is through ANA grant awards. I have
been visiting with local tribal members, especially our elders, on ways they think they can contribute. For those who have asked, the survey
distributed at General Council did not come from our office. Several of our membership asked, “How is this possible if Language is under
your department?” I cannot answer or speak for what others are doing. What I can say is we are moving forward with bringing classes
back to campus and the Little Axe community. Funding and incentives will be used from our existing budget instead of having to wait for
grant awards. That being said, I want to publicly announce the request from those wanting to participate, send me an email to explain your
interest level and the skills you possess to ensure we do not lose this important facet of our culture.
Library
Recently, we have added more books, CDs and DVDs to our collection. We have a variety of resources available for check-out or your
reading leisure including magazines, newspapers, and journals. If you have any questions please call Sophia at (405) 275-4030, Ext. 307
or send an email to sthurman@astribe.com
Gift Shop
The Gift Shop continues to make progress in sales and new inventory. We have begun to receive our fall and winter orders and hope to
have these out for purchase in the next few weeks. We still have a few of the following items remaining from our summer order: Backpacks,
wind breaker jackets, aluminum water bottles, polo shirts and hats. We will be selling these remnants before we finish processing our fall
shipment.
Please come in and check out our selection of CD’s in the native style of music you prefer. Don’t forget we carry other tunes for NAC
and Stomp Dance. And finally, 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 (405) 275-4030, 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 over 20 federal
agencies, representing 20+ states. As mentioned previously, we received notice from Monongahela National Forest, announcing a
Participating Agreement (PA) award. We have completed our travels for this year due to the impending winter season and will not return
until March.
In anticipation of future agreements and more work, we are already coordinating with Forest Service personnel to conduct a spring
HRT Training to be held in March 2015. Upon completion of the HRT Certification Course, individuals will become eligible for seasonal
employment as a paraprofessional.
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. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call my
office. Thank you for your time.
Joseph H. Blanchard
Cultural Preservation Director/ Tribal Historic Preservation Officer joseph.blanchard@astribe.com (405) 275-4030 Ext. 302
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If you’d like to submit an ad or article:
Give us a call at
(405) 598-1279 or
(405) 481-0558
or send us an e-mail to
stiger@astribe.com
All articles for the next month’s issue are
due by the 20th of the current month
Unfortunately, we can only accept one picture per birthday person,
not per birthday wish.
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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL HEALTH SYSTEM
October 1, 2014
Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Patient,
An Important Word About The Native American Tax Exemption
Under The New Affordable Care Act Healthcare Law
As of January 1, 2014 every U.S. Citizen must have health insurance or risk facing a new health tax penalty when
filing your taxes. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System encourages all Native American patients, insured or
non-insured, to take action as soon as possible and apply for their Native American Tax Exemption Number, as it
is your right as a Native American. The tax exemption application is now available through the Health Insurance
Marketplace.
If you do not file yearly income taxes (if you have too little income and are not required to file) or if you currently
have insurance coverage for 9+ months during the 2014 calendar year, you will not have to take any additional
steps (Medicaid, Medicare, VA, employer-sponsored or private insurance coverage).
You can visit with a Patient Benefit Advocate at Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic to see if you
and/or your family qualify for Medicaid (state insurance coverage) or are eligible for an insurance plan on the
Marketplace (insurance plans that began as a result of the Affordable Care Act) or you may choose to remain
without insurance coverage.
If you choose to remain without insurance coverage and only use Indian health, you need to complete the
attached Native American Tax Exemption form so that you can be “exempt” from the new mandatory insurance
requirement and not receive a bill from the IRS.
This form should be completed for everyone in your household that is Native American and without
insurance coverage (insurance such as Medicaid, Medicare, VA, employer-sponsored insurance or insurance
through private insurance such as Marketplace plans). Native American documentation will need to accompany
each household member you are applying for (See Step 5-“Documents To Support Your Application”). Complete
the form and mail it to the address located in Step 4 at the end of the form. Turnaround time to process your
application is approximately 4-6 weeks.
If you need assistance or have questions, a Patient Benefit Advocate can assist you.
Sincerely,
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER
Shawnee Clinic
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
15951 Little Axe Drive
Norman, OK 73026
405.447.0300
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.878.5850
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October 28th at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm: the AST PD had their annual
Halloween Safety Carnival at the AST PD.
October 31st: AST PD handed out treats to the CTSA Headstart and
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2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
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405.275.4030 Ext 121
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Health System Monthly
Update November 2014
The AST Tribal Health System maintains a constant focus upon patient improvements in access
and quality of care in all of our service areas. In October, the public health department sponsored
a breast cancer awareness event, here at the Little Axe health center, complete with a balloon release,
refreshments, and a ton of breast cancer awareness information topped off with a few speeches from breast
cancer survivors from our health system and surrounding community, providing strength by testimonials and stories of survival from
our very brave survivors!
With the flu season rapidly approaching, it is imperative you get your flu shot. Several flu shots were given out at the free flu
shot clinic provided at the General Council meeting in October, and we will also be providing the flu shot at both of our clinics with
nurse visits. The health system encourages everyone in the community to stay healthy this year by utilizing good personal hygiene,
especially with hand sanitation procedures.
The Community Needs Assessment (C.N.A.) has been completed and your voices we clearly heard. The results of this survey
will provide crucial data to form the basis for planning, prioritizing, and budgeting for the healthcare delivery for our tribal
community. We will continue to assess those needs on a periodic basis to ensure services and resources are concentrated where they
should be with the tribal members and patients having had input into the process. Some ideas and feedback thus far focused upon
improving quality and access to services, and will ensure momentum continues to build upon these tribally directed needs.
The employee of the month for October was Mrs. Rosie Tallbear, Injury Prevention. The team of the month was the E.H.R. Team
comprised of Mrs. Ursula Hill, Dr. Marty Lofgren, Elise Grein, RN, and Mrs. Jennifer Harmon – all part of the Clinical Ad Hoc Team
for AllScripts to decrease patient waiting time on data entry and spend more time with our patients during their visits with providers.
Our Special Leadership Recognition Award went to Mr. Jim Robertson, Patient Advocate. We are very proud of our outstanding
star performers and their contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and the Tribe!
A few other key bits of information for this month:
- Ebola Public Health Messages and Updates: You can access this up-to-date information today on the AST Health
System webpage: http://www.asthealth.org. Breaking news and information from the CDC and OSDH are located on our webpage
along with other pertinent information for you to protect yourself and your loved ones.
- AST/Serviced Health System Native American Veterans: If you are currently receiving services with the area VA
Medical Center, please contact us today to set up an appointment for getting your services here with the AST Health System. We are
beginning to stand-up our program within the system to bill the VA now for services you previously received, or currently receive,
with the VA. Please contact a Patient Benefit Advisor (PBA) today to discuss at (405) 447-0300.
- If you need CPR training, please contact the AST health system’s Public Health office at (405) 447-0300 for scheduling and
training opportunities.
- 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 question pertaining to your case.
- The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during work hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality
or after hours you may contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe at either (405) 701-7992 or via cell (405) 481-0815 to start intervention
assistance for tribal youth. If it is an emergency or someone is at risk of harming themselves or others, 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 Tribal Enrollment 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 Little Axe, 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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PRESENTS
Local Christian Artist
Erika Gabriella Martinez
Florence Wise
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Worship Leader
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ADMISSION:
LOCATION:
New Unwrapped
Toy
17020 E Tecumseh Rd
Norman , Ok 73026
Friday, November 28, 2014 from 6:30-8:30pm
All Toys will be donated to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Domestic Violence
Program and Indian Child Welfare for children that are victims of abuse.
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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.
THIP list all applicants by a priority list:
a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
b.
Income
c. Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions
d. Condition of Home
Other Programs available:
• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program
Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed.
Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.
Submit completed application to:
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13
If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235
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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Recycling Containers Now Available
OEH now has recycling containers set up for public use. These recycle
containers, which are cardboard only containers,
are located on the south side of the Title VI
building at the main complex and the other
container is located at the northeast corner of the
Little Axe Clinic.
We also have our mobile recycle container
available behind the clinic here at the main complex. We are currently
only accepting cardboard in this container as well.
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“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.
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.
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There is a cost associated with recycling,
However, economic,
social, and environmental benefits exceed
these cost.
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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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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.
2.
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.
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.
3.
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
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405.701.7951
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Glendine Blanchard
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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
AST PHARMACY NEWS
Injury Prevention Program
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!
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
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 your doctor before starting any
of these activities!
Here are some tips on how to stay safe
while getting back into the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
spring of things.
warm-up and
cool down when appropriate.
• Be
sure
Itonjury
Prevention
Program
• Wear protective gear - i.e. bike helmets, wrist & elbow
The Mayoguards,
Clinic and
the etc.
Center for Disease Control & Prevention say that if
pads,
you’re physically active it may help prevent you from falling. The following
especially
when your
muscles
areimprove
tired your leg strength,
• Rest,
activities:
Walking,
chair exercises
and Tai
Chi, can
balance, coordination and flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before
• any
Prevent
“overuse”
starting
of these
activities! injuries (i.e. stress fractures, tendonitis,
or inflamed
joints)
by safe
not overdoing
exercise.
Here are some
tips on how
to stay
while getting
back into the spring of things
•
sure to warm-up
cool
down jumping
when appropriate
yourand
body
before
into new activities at
•Be Condition
•
Wear protective gear – i.e. bike helmets, wrist & elbow guards, pads etc.
full force.
•
•
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**
•
Rest, especially when your muscles are tired
Prevent
injuries
(i.e. stress
fractures,
tendonitis,
or inflamed
For
more“overuse”
information
contact:
Rosie
Tall Bear
at 405-701-7601
joints) by not overdoing exercise.
Little Axe Health Center
Condition your body before jumping into new activities at full force.
For more information contact: Rosie Tall Bear at 405-‐701-‐7601 Little Axe Health Cente
-‐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:
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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.
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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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services to meet today’s business needs including all types of Commercial and Small Business Loans;
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
Merchant Services; Night Depository Drop & More.
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
Drive In Hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Friday
Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon
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FOSTER CARE
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 t e r C a r e P ay m e n t s a r e a s f o l l o w s :
Why do we need Indian Child Welfare?
Why do we need Tribal Foster Homes?
Foster-Care System Stretched Too Far
Recent news reports reported on July 2 that Sally Schofield, the foster
mother of Logan Marr, was found guilty June 25 of wrapping the 5-yearold's body with 42 feet of duct tape during a "timeout," causing the little
girl to suffocate.
Schofield could face up to 40 years in prison for the child's death.
"The child-welfare system failed Logan Marr in every possible way,"
said Richard Wexler, the executive director of the National Coalition for
Child Protection Reform. "They failed her … by … ignoring her cries of
abuse and they failed her by letting her die in that foster home."
Six weeks before she was killed, Logan was on a visit to her birth mother
when, in the presence of a child-welfare worker hired to supervise the
visit, she complained that her foster mother was hurting her. "She did
this to me and I cried 'cause it hurts me," the child is heard saying on a
videotape, although she isn't seen.
The truth is that we must protect our tribal children; we must protect
them from a system that is overworked and in desperate need of an
overhaul. We must have a voice in the child welfare system for our tribal
children. As tribal child welfare workers there is not a day that goes by
where we are not fighting for the rights of one of our tribal children and
working to make sure that employees of the State are following OICWA
and ICWA. Silence will not ensure the rights of this generation, or the
next generation of Absentee Shawnee Children. The Absentee Shawnee
Foster Care Program is in need of tribal foster care homes for AST children.
A strong tribe must have a system in place to protect the youngest of
its members when they need protection. If we do not have tribal foster
homes, our Absentee Shawnee children go into State homes. We have
not control over these homes; therefore, the children placed in these
homes are more vulnerable. Some will say that no one can love their child
as much as a parent, but when parents are unable to care for their children
properly, we as a tribe need to be there for the children….We must love
that child as their parent.
We use a Native American tradition of the talking
stick. You sit and pass it around and whoever has
the stick has to talk. Some people just hold it.
Others really share.
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
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Let us be a tribe that protects the youngest of our tribal members,
let us just not say the words, but open our homes to those children
who need us to protect them and offer them safety. If you are
interested in becoming a foster parent please notify:
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.
Julie Wilson
AST/CPS/FOSTER CARE
405-878-4702
The Child Welfare Department would like to welcome Glenna Jones and Dara Thorpe as new members of the
Foster Care Committee. We appreciate their dedication and willingness to advocate for our children.
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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FOSTER CARE
Racial disproportionality is defined as the over-or under-representation of certain groups (e.g. racial/
ethnic, gender, age) relative to the group’s proportion in the general population. Reports conducted
in 2008 showed that, compared to other groups, Native American children were:
• 3 times more likely to be referred to CPS
• 1.6 times more likely to be removed from their biological homes
• Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over two years
• Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in guardianships
• Less likely to be reunited with their biological parents
The sad reality is that there are not enough culturally appropriate homes for these children, resulting
in the placement of Native American children in homes that do not share their cultural heritage or
traditions. We want to place “our tribal” children in our own homes, to do this we need tribal members
to open their homes and their hearts. Are you willing to open your heart? Are you willing to open your
home?
If so, please contact Julie Wilson ICW/FC/CPS 878-4702 (ext. 133).
Native American youth are facing a crisis. These children are being removed from their homes and placed into the child welfare
system at rates much higher than any other population. Native American children are often placed in homes outside of their
families, tribes, and Native American culture and all this contributes to significant social problems. The story of Native American
people is a complicated one marked by significant trauma and atrocities. Often times this trauma consisted of the removal of
Native American children from their homes on tribal land and sending them to religious and BIA boarding schools. The legacy of
abuse which happened to these young and vulnerable children in many of these schools resulted in overwhelming
intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief. This trauma which interrupted the ability to parent has led directly to the most
current social problems that plague Native American communities today including alcohol/drug abuse, domestic violence, child
abuse, sexual abuse and parenting deficiencies. All of these problems have contributed to the break-‐down of the family unit,
leading to the removal of large numbers of Native American youth from their families. The journey of healing and breaking the
cycles which have been put in place by the historical trauma experienced by generations of Native Americans requires that the
cultural identity for so long denied to these children be returned. Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of
their family of origin and that of their caregivers. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Foster Care is in need of homes for children that
are in our child welfare system. Your participation in being a foster parent helps to ensure that these children have positive
connections to their culture which in helps nurture a positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being willing to do
this, you can be a valuable part of the healing journey that will help strengthen this next generation of Absentee Shawnee
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future, what will we have our future be? Will you as Absentee Shawnee member do your part if you are able? If you are
interested in becoming a foster parent, please contact Juliann Wilson ICW/CPS/FOSTER CARE at 275-‐4030 ext. 133.
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Dawsey at the Tribal Complex, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 73801.
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AST Complex
Trick or Treaters
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Costume
Contest
Results
“Old Clowns”
“Flo”
“Tooth Ninja”
Little Axe Clinic
1st place:
Marilyn Franklin “Flo”
2nd place:
Debi Sloat, Darla
Gatzman, Glendine
Blanchard “Old Clowns”
3rd Place:
Jackie Edge
“Tooth Ninja”
Best Decoration:
Little Axe Contract
Health
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“Daphne”
Shawnee Complex
1st place:
Tara Battise, Yolanda
Williams, & Leah Tsotadle
“Ninja Turtles”
2nd place:
Jesse (intern), Kendra
Brown, Tara Swalla,
Audrey Goins, & Cody Key
“Tetris Blocks”
3rd Place:
Elise Grein “Daphne”
Best Decoration:
Domestic Violence
“Tetris Blocks”
We will contact the departments with the best
decoration next week for your pizza party.
Thank you everyone for participating!!
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The AST Health System values ALL
feedback.
We will listen....
*Patient Advocate Jim Robertson
405-447-0300
*Customer Service Line
405-701-7623
*Patient Questionnaire located in
each of our clinics or on our website
www.ASTHEALTH.ORG
Shawnee Clinic
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee OK, 74801
405-878-5850
Little Axe Health Center
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
15951 Little Axe Drive
Norman OK, 70326
405-447-0300
Shawnee Clinic
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee OK, 74801
405-878-5850
Little Axe Health Center
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
15951 Little Axe Drive
Norman OK, 70326
405-447-0300
Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!!
Free tutoring in all subjects!
Games and activities!
Delinquency prevention!
Healthy lifestyles!
And much more!
OPEN TO ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
Everything is offered at no charge….Little Axe School’s bus will
transport students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and
parents are responsible for picking students up by 6:00 pm.
Duration: Starts September 2nd and will run through the school year.
Location:
AST Complex, Building 1
Date/Time:
Saturday, November 8th at 10:00am. Meetings
vary in length, but usually last at least an hour.
Participants /Ages:
6th grade to 12th grade. The Youth Council is
open to all students in these grades.
Transportation:
Parents will be responsible for bringing and
picking up their child.
What is it? :
The Youth Council is a way for students from
the surrounding AST communities to work
together and bring to light things they need help
with in their school. It is also a way for students
to work and learn how they can create a
difference for the Tribe and their own
community. We explore different prevention
topics, volunteer in the community, and also
explore further educational options.
Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm
For any questions please contact:
Tresha Spoon at 275-4030 Ext. 121
Blake Goodman at 364-7569
For more information and to sign up please contact Blake
Goodman at (405) 364-‐7569.
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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.
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.
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The Lease to Own Program is available for any Native
American family who has met our requirements and would like
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Shawnee, OK 74801
opportunity to purchase their own home. The application is
P.O. Box 425
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Shawnee, OK 74802-0425
different.
Be sure and specify when completing your
application, that you are applying for the Lease to Own
Phone: 405-273-1050
Program. If you have substantial rental history and meet the
Fax: 405-275-0678
income requirements, your name may be placed on the
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
waiting list.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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.
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
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Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age
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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
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Applicant must qualify as a low-income family, and
must meet minimum income guidelines
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Applicant must be first-time homeowner
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Primary residences only
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Must be approved for home loan
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Dwelling Unit must pass environmental inspection
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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
MONTHLY RENT IS CALCULATED BY YOUR INCOME
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OUR LOW RENT UNITS HAVE 1, 2, 3, & 4 BEDROOMS
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LEASE TO OWN HOMES HAVE 3 & 4 BEDROOMS
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.
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.
Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority
ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT
107 North Kimberly
P.O. Box 425
Shawnee, OK 74802-0425
Phone (405)-273-1050
Fax (405)275-0678
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy
The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide
emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and
throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by
offering educational information and referrals.
Transitional Housing
The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual
Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a
new life.
Down Payment Assistance Program for
Over Income AST Tribal Members
Court Advocacy
Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and
appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.
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.
Shelter Placement Assistance
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within
Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for
the victim and children may also be available.
Eligibility
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Housing and Utility Assistance
Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in
emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility
assistance.
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
Referral Assistance
Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services
outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program.
Community Outreach
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings,
informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal
and Non-Tribal communities.
For more Program Information, please contact Kimberly
Vermillion at Ext. 260.
For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.
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THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
1ST ANNUAL RUN FOR YOUR LIFE ZOMBIE 5K
OCTOBER 25th, 2014
SPONSORED BY THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPF-PROGRAM & DIABETES & WELLNESS PROGRAM
We had a wonderful turnout for our first annual Run for Your Life Zombie 5K & 1 mile costume walk. We had 237 pre-registered
participants not including those that came out the day of; along with some prevention and awareness booths such as the MSPI
Program, SPF Program, OEH, Injury Prevention, Oklahoma Strong, and the Southwest Prevention Center from the University
of Oklahoma. We also held a costume contest for ages 10 & under with 5 winners! I would like to say a huge thank you to the
community for coming out and helping support the event, the Health Clinic for letting us have the race there, and all of the staff
and volunteers who came out and helped make the event such a big success. We will see you all next year for the second annual
Run for Your Life Zombie 5K!
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When it comes to unintentional falls and diabetes they come hand in
hand. Multiple medicines and common oral diabetic medicine can
increase the risk of falling. Also common complication like neuropathy,
nephropathy and retinopathy. According to the Center for Disease Control,
Unintentional falls are the second leading cause of unintentional deaths
for Native Americans age 55 and older.
So here are some strategies to Reduce Falls Risk if you have diabetes.
1.
Falls Risk Assessments
2.
Self-Care Management
3.
Medicines
If you would like more information you can go to: www.cdc.gov/injury/
STEADI
Rosie Tall Bear, Injury Prevention Program at Little Axe Health Center,
Phone: 405-701-7601
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Of Indians of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
RETURN SERVICE
REQUESTED
Gov.
Lt. Gov.
Secretary
Treas.
PAGING ZONES
ALL PAGE ...............................................70
Finance page.............................................71
EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR EMPLOYEES ARE TYPICALLY THE FIRST INITIAL OF THEIR FIRST NAME FOLLOWED BY THE LAST NAME AND @ASTRIBE.COM.
FOR EXAMPLE, AN EMPLOYEE NAMED JOHN DOE CAN BE REACHED AT JDOE@ASTRIBE.COM. THERE ARE SOME EXCEPTIONS FOR OLD EMAIL ADDRESSES.
CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM
UPDATED: APRIL 15, 2014
Edwina Butler-Wolfe ............................ 188
HORSE SHOE BEND
(After School Program Director)
ENROLLMENT
Larry Buckley ....................................... 107
Sujata Sturm ......................................... 168
ELECTION COMMISSION
Emily Longman ..................................... 150
EDUCATION
Tresha Spoon ......................................... 121
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES
Kimberly Stephens ................................ 156
Jackie Denny ......................................... 206
Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ............. 235
Melissa Lopez ........................................ 195
Cheri Hardeman ................................... 108
Heather Napier ...................................... 113
CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP
Receptionist ........................................... 301
Joseph Blanchard(Director) .................... 302
Carol Butler ........................................... 303
Colleen Butler........................................ 304
Tracy Wind............................................ 305
Esther Lowden (Gift Shop Manager) ......... 307
Gift Shop ................................................ 308
Cecil Wilson
COURT
Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) .................. 120
Vanessa Ryder ....................................... 139
Luis Almanza......................................... 238
ATTORNEY
Ray Campbell ........................................ 134
TITLE VI
Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ..........169
Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ........................180
Donna Butler ..........................................149
Robert Schoolfield .................................149
Ted Watson ............................................149
TERO
Bridgette Wilson ....................................163
Jeff Gibson .............................................135
TAX COMMISSION / TAG
Alicia Engler...........................................136
Tara Battise ............................................179
Yolanda Williams ..................................137
SOCIAL SERVICES
Annie Wilson (Director) ...........................167
OTHER EXTENSIONS
Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. .................................109
Bldg. 1 Break Rm ..................................185
LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER
Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .........................211
Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310 Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ............................191
Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Finance Conference Rm ........................171
MAINTENANCE
OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE
Cecil Walker .......................................... 196 All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202
Reta Harjo ............................................. 128 ASEDA ......................................... 878-6782
Stephen Fife ........................................... 176 AST Campus ................................ 275-4030
Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac
Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341
Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca
Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372
Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance
Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633
Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ..................... 211 (Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla)
Housing ......................................... 273-1050
MUSIC
Phil Bradley ........................................... 117 Human Resources ........................ 275-1468
Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702
MIS........................................ Helpdesk 400 (Sena Yesslith, Ronelle Bouchard, Julie Wilson)
Rico Coon .............................................. 208 Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220
Michael Berry ....................................... 183 Media(Sherman Tiger) ..................... 598-1279
Josh Gibson ........................................... 209 OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235
Nishant Shrestha ................................... 207 (Kenny Jones, Dennis Burks )
Police Dept.................. 275-3200 / 275-3432
POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432 Thunderbird Casino NRM ......... 360-9270
Brad Jackson (Chief) .............................. 182 Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679
Diane Ponkilla ....................................... 140 Tribal Store (Little Axe) ................. 364-0668
Trent Norton ......................................... 155 Harrah Smokeshop.................454-0055
Anthony Johnson .................................. 141
LITTLE AXE CLINIC
Jason Brinker ........................................ 138
Clinic - Medical ............................ 447-0300
Scott Wilson........................................... 174
After hours ................................... 447-0498
David Spector ........................................ 138
Clinic - Dental .............................. 307-9704
Shawn Crowley ..................................... 147
Diabetes ........................................ 360-0698
Pharmacy...................................... 292-9530
PROCUREMENT
Asaycia Clayton .................................... 178 Resource Center........................... 364-7298
Valentina Jimenez................................. 123 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)
Kayla Ketakea ....................................... 160 SHAWNEE CLINIC
Clinic (Bldg. 17)............................... 878-5850
REALTY
Rachel Howell (Director) ......................... 125 Pharmacy...................................... 878-5859
Johnnie Hagan (Probate)......................... 126 Toll free .............................. 1-866-742-4977
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe ... 188 HUMAN RESOURCES
Cora Masquas ................................ 187 John Carrington ................................... 131
Lesa Shaw ....................................... 181 Elizabeth Clark .................................... 170
Rachael Lankford ................................. 111
Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson............. 132 Sue Ann Roberts ................................... 239
Andy Warrior ................................ 189 Direct Number ............................. 275-1468
Mary Billy....................................... 146
Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) .................... 205 FINANCE
Retha Wilson-Pearman ................. 112 Belinda Collins(Controller) ...................... 162
Genevieve Foster(Asst. Cont.) .................. 161
Secretary Vera M. Dawsey............ 104 Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.)................. 159
Jerry Ann Knox ............................. 186 Jessica Gonzales .................................... 115
Alvina Barnes ................................. 154 Courtney Green .................................... 129
Lea Bettelyoun (Receptionist) ........... 101 Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.) ........................... 143
Treasurer Leah Bates .................... 118 Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.) .................... 144
Peyton Watson ............................... 119 Dee Wood (Staff Acct. II) .......................... 110
David Deer ............................................. 151
Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II) ............. 175
Representative Ken Blanchard ..... 202
Jennifer Hernandez(Budget Analyst) ....... 213
Leonard Longhorn ........................ 237 Glenna Jones (Grants)....... 878-4702 ext 129
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030
ASEDA
Eddie Brokeshoulder ............................ 148
Rep.
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