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6 EmERgEncy managEmEnt

8 ElEction commission

9 ast HEaltH systEms

14 gRass mowing application

15 titlE vi mEnu & nEws

17 tax commission

19 will pREpaRation clinic

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22 ast FitnEss calEndER

24 - 25 mosquito pREvEntion

27 - 34 ast tRiBal REsolutions

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THE 2ND ANNUAL INDIAN EDUCATION LEGISLATIVE DAY

On April 21, 2016 at The 2nd Annual Indian Education Legislative Day held at the State Capitol.

The Absentee Shawnee Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, gave opening remarks to the crowd.

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Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

Isaac Gibson

Lt. Governor

John Johnson

Secretary

Leah Bates

Treasurer

Kenneth Blanchard

Representative

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

Governor’s Report

Hello my friends, neighbors, relatives and Tribal

members at large!

We continue to have mild weather here in

Shawnee with bouts of rain and somewhat humid

days. I’ve noticed that trees are covered with green

leaves and spring flowers are in full bloom. It is

good to see the greenery after the lingering cold,

brittle winter we had. This seasonal change brings

with it the tornado season and that is always a

potential challenge.

As you saw in last month’s newsletter the

Election Commission submitted their unofficial

results. These were ‘unofficial’ at the time as a

Protest had been submitted by Ken Blanchard. The

Election Commission ruled on that protest and it

was determined that he hadn’t submitted enough

support documents. It is my understanding

that Representative Blanchard has submitted

an appeal to the Supreme Court and we will see

what our tribal court system rules. For the newly

enrolled tribal citizen or for those who may not

be aware of how our court system is set up we

have a district court with one full time (24/7)

judge who hears criminal and all civil cases with

the exception of bankruptcy and probate. There

are two alternate judges that serve in both the

District and Supreme Court. The Supreme Court

is comprised of three judges and hears cases

appealed from the District Court.

Last month I shared with you that due to

revenue failure in the State of Oklahoma our

public educators and educational systems were

facing issues that, in my opinion, should be

deemed a ‘State of Emergency’. Many Oklahoma

counties met this challenge by passing bonds in

an effort to offset the financial burden the state

is facing and to meet the needs found in their

respective communities. This, to me, is a short

term and costly solution for a long term problem

that would be best resolved through federal and

state level legislation. It also appears that our

state is getting ready to shift from nationally

being 49th in its pay level, for teachers, to 50th.

We need State government to give education and

health more consideration. We need to make

it clear that our children and their education

matter and this can be done by paying teachers

fair market salaries, ensuring the core curriculum

being taught in schools is culturally enriched

with Native American history and traditions and

that our children are in safe and secure learning

environments.

Facebook and social media forums are

in large part, the result of the millennial age

group and advanced technology. These media/

communication forums can be useful tools

if used in a manner that is productive and

constructive. Currently our tribe doesn’t have

a Communications Policy in place or we could

ensure that the propaganda released by certain of

our elected body was done in a non-judgmental

and professional manner. So, for those of you

who use Facebook, I encourage you to consider

your words carefully as the world is watching and

certain agencies actively monitor these website

exchanges. What you say on a Facebook site

can be meaningful or harmful and I strongly

encourage you to be cautious.

Executive Committee - Oversight Responsibility

Over the past few months many of you have

asked which Executive Committee member

should you communicate with when you have a

concern with a Department? Below I have listed

each Executive Committee members designated

oversight responsibility.

As Governor I have:

• Indian Health Service (not the Health

Corporations) – funding and self-governance

• Gaming Commission

• Afterschool Programs

• Education

• Public Safety – BIA Law Enforcement,

Emergency Management, Fire, Safety Officer

• CCDF – Building Blocks

• Media

The Lt. Governor has:

• Maintenance

• BIA Transportation/ROADS

• OEH/OEP

The Secretary has:

• Enrollment

• Indian Child Welfare

• TERO

• Domestic Violence

• Title VI

•

Social Services – Clothing, Burial

Veterans

Tribal Switchboard Operator/Receptionist –

the individual who answers incoming calls

and directs them.

The Treasurer has:

• Finance

• Grants

• Management Information Services (MIS)

• BIA Realty & Probate

• Procurement

The Representative has:

• Culture/Language

• Human Resources

The question has been posed as to how many

vehicles does the tribe currently own and/or

operate? The tribe owns/operates approximately

137 vehicles with three of these currently not

operating. The two departments with the most

vehicles is Maintenance with 54 vehicles and the

Police Department with 21 (1 isn’t working).

Who has these? Please see the attached table

indicating which Departments have vehicles. It

is unclear to me why Maintenance has so many

vehicles assigned to it. This many vehicles in

operation increases our Insurance premium

costs. If a driver has tickets or has no license or is

driving a vehicle without a tag or insurance may

lead to placing the tribe in a position of liability.

Recently I learned that an employee took a vehicle

home and it caught fire at their residence. It is

unclear if it was reported to our insurance or if it

was a loss to the tribe. The tribe must monitor its

costs and its liabilities.

Court Actions of Note - Jeff and Isaac Gibson

On April 12th a court hearing was held

for Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson, Jr. and former

Representative Jeff ‘J.W.’ Gibson, whose counsel

of record is Gary Pitchlynn. The tribe’s Special

Prosecutor, Housley Couch, entered no pleas at

this hearing. Neither of the Gibson’s appeared in

Court. A Preliminary status review hearing date

is set for May 23rd. Both Gibson’s are being tried

for embezzlement, fraudulent use of a credit card,

misusing public monies, unlawful official action,

and criminal conspiracy.

Building Blocks III - Daycare

Over the past 4 years a daycare center has

been in the process of being built in the Little Axe

community. The former Representative and his

daycare consultant entered into what appears to

be unauthorized agreements with an architectural

firm and a construction company to build the

Building Blocks III daycare.

When I came into Office I was faced with

personnel issues in the daycare program and

with concerns about the daycare center. The

architectural firm being used for this project

created a beautiful, but flawed, daycare facility

plan. This flaw was pointed out to the architect

by the OEH Director, Ken Jones, who had been

tasked with this project by both the Lt. Governor

and I as the OEH Director’s salary is partially

budgeted from my IHS program funds and OEP

which is the Lt. Governor’s. It was due to Mr.

Jones project analysis that the kitchen design

flaw was found and corrected by the architectural

firm. This correction came at a great cost to

the CCDF grant - approximately $180,000. The

difficulties continued as the construction group

took direction, not from me or my staff or from

OEH but from the Lt. Governor’s Office. The

Lt. Governor’s Office mismanaged the parking

lot project which led to: a TWO year delay in

opening the daycare facility; liens being placed

against the facility and potentially costly, orally

agreed upon, change orders. To resolve this I, the

CCDF Project Coordinator, the OEH Director,

my Senior Policy Analyst, and most recently the

Attorney General, has been diligently working to

sort out all of the issues.

As of this date we have sent checks to the

construction firm, asked that liens be removed

from the daycare so that it can be opened,

communicated with the Lt. Governor’s BIA

Specialist to discern what oral agreements he

made and which change orders he actually

authorized, passed an Executive Committee

resolution which allows for a landscaping bond

to be purchased for the parking lot and are now

entering into mediation to determine what other

costs are due.

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

TOTAL

COLLECTED

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

$6,629.54

$5,925.93

$6,695.50

$100,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00

$20,005.91 $10,776.88

$7,398.58

$2,266.67

$1,609.65

$460.78

$10,173.81 $16,449.81

$16,519.87

$7,107.73

$1,052.86

$7,697.88

$0.00

$19,250.97

$550,000.00

$38,181.37

$4,337.10

$43,143.49

$15,858.47

TOTAL TAXES

$146,183.66 $285,815.13 $238,772.61

$0.00

$670,771.40

$300.00

$0.00

$668.45

0.10%

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $146,407.11 $285,960.13 $239,072.61

$0.00

$671,439.85

100%

Miscellaneous

$223.45

$145.00

2.87%

81.91%

5.69%

0.65%

6.43%

2.36%

Congratulations Abbe!!!!

BUILDING BLOCKS

AST TRIBAL POLICE

Family of Faith Christian School

8th Grade Girls Basketball Team

OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Building Blocks C.D.C.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok. 74801

P: (405)878-0633 F: (405)878-0156

Our Muffins for Moms event was a huge success!! All of the

children enjoyed eating breakfast with their mothers. Thank you to

all the moms who were able to participate. We hope that all of the

moms had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

We will celebrate Father’s Day in the month of June. We invite

the fathers of our children to join us for breakfast in celebration of

Father’s Day on Friday, June 17th when we have Donuts with Dad!

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department’s

patrol fleet now has a new look! We have added

graphics for greater visibility and identification.

Building Blocks currently has 48 children enrolled. We are in

the process of enrolling children from our waiting list. If you are

interested in placing your child on our waiting list, please contact

the center at 405-878-0633. We can email or fax you a waiting list

application. We are open to the public, but preference is given to

Native American Children.

Anyone with information

concerning

Abbe

Owingssuspicious

- 8Th Grade

criminal activity is encouraged

to contact theChamp

Absentee

Basketball

AST

Tribal

MDepartment

ember Abbe

Owings, An 8th grad

Shawnee

Tribal

Police

at (405)275-3200.

♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings

of Faith Christian School. On February 13th ,2016

February

13th, 2016,

basketball team On

won

the OCSSA

Abbe

Owings and the 8th grade girls

class 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

basketball team took state at the

OCSSA 2A class state championship

Congratulations Abbe!!!!

PROUD MOMMA-‐Dos Owings

Thank you,

Heather Presley

Director

Honoring Our Past

With Promise for

Our Future

LIFE is Beautiful

Living Meth Free

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

WILDFIRE SAFETY

Basic safety tips: If you see a wildfire and haven’t received evacuation orders yet, call 9-1-1. Don’t assume that someone else has

already called. If ordered to evacuate during a wildfire, do it immediately- make sure and tell someone where you are going and when

you have arrived. To find out what alerts are available in your area, search the Internet with your town, city, or county name and the word

“alerts.” If you or someone you are with has been burned, call 9-1-1 or seek help immediately; cool and cover burns to reduce chance

of further injury or infection.

Prepare your home: Regularly clean the roof and gutters, Maintain an area 30’ away from your home that is free of anything that will

burn such as wood piles, dried leaves, newspapers and other brush, connect garden hoses long enough to reach any area of the home

and fill garbage cans, tubs or other large containers with water; review your homeowner’s insurance policy and prepare/update a list of

your home’s contents

Fire weather watches = dangerous fire weather conditions are possible over the next 12-72 hours

Steps to take: Turn on your tv/radio for the latest weather updates and emergency instructions; know where to go; if you are ordered

to evacuate know the route to take and have a plan of where you will go, check in with your friends and family. Keep your car fueled, in

good condition, and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.

After a Wildfire: Return home only when authorities say it is safe. For several hours after the fire, maintain a “fire watch.” Check and

re-check for smoke, sparks or hidden embers throughout the house, including the roof and the attic. Use caution when entering burned

areas as hazards may still exist, including hot spots, which can flare up without warning. Evacuate immediately if you smell smoke.

ARE YOU READY FOR SEVERE WEATHER?

The more you prepare in advance, the easier it will be to do the right thing, protect your family and have a calmer experience. Things to

be thinking about:

1. Storm shelter cleaned out and ready for use? 2. Flashlights and Batteries? 3. Weather Radio programmed and working? 4. Checking

local forecast at lease daily? 5. Family aware of the plan and what to do? 6. What about your pets?

While there’s nothing we can do to stop dangerous weather from affecting us, there are things we can do to stay safe when the weather

turns nasty. Weather safety and survival - no matter what the hazard - depend on the following key items:

KNOW THE HAZARDS

Be aware of the hazards that you might face during a weather event.

KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT DANGEROUS WEATHER

Monitor forecasts and information from experts at your local National Weather Service Forecast Office.

PAY ATTENTION

To all watches, advisories and warnings affecting you.

HAVE A PLAN TO STAY SAFE

Think about it before it happens and be ready to act to survive.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Smoke Alarms – the Red Cross is providing smoke alarms for

tribal members’ households. If your smoke alarm is five years

or older (or if you don’t remember how long its been since it was

installed), or if you don’t have a smoke alarm, please contact the

Tribal Police or Emergency Manager and provide your name,

physical address of your residence, contact number and number

in household. We will add your name to our list and you will be

notified when the alarms are ready to be installed. Red Cross

will be training teams to install the smoke alarms at the homes.

Contact information: Tribal Police Department 405-275-3200,

Emergency Manager 405-740-1562 or email lday@astribe.com.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

HEARTLINE EMERGENCY

911

211

Police, Fire, Ambulance

State of Oklahoma

TRIBAL POLICE

TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER

405-275-3200

405-740-1562 (Cell)

Absentee Shawnee

SHERIFF

CITY POLICE

CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.

405-273-1727

405-273-2121

405-273-5272

405-273-2157

Pottawatomie County

Shawnee

Pottawatomie County

SHERIFF

CITY POLICE

HEALTH DEPT.

405-701-8888

405-321-1600

405-749-1591

Cleveland County

Norman

Cleveland County

OG&E

405-272-9595

1-800-522-6870

Report Power Outage

CANADIAN VALLEY

405-382-3680

Power Outage

DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

HIGHWAY PATROL

1-800-522-0206

405-425-4385

State of Oklahoma

Road Conditions

INDIAN CHILD WELFARE (ICW)

This article testifies to the need of tribal foster homes to provide temporary care for Absentee Shawnee children. We need homes that will respect the

culture of our children and accept them as they are. We seek to find homes that will not only provide for the basic needs of our children but will also

keep them tied to their culture. The AST Foster Care Program is actively looking for Tribal Foster homes.

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. -- Two members of the Navajo Nation have sued The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, alleging the church

placed Native American children in Mormon foster homes where they were sexually abused and that LDS leaders did not take adequate steps to

protect those children. The lawsuit, filed in Navajo Nation District Court on March 22, names The Corporation of the President of the LDS Church,

The Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the LDS Church, LDS Family Services and the LDS Church itself. The allegations stem from a foster

care program formerly carried out by the LDS Church and its subsidiaries called the “Indian Placement Program” or the “Lamanite Placement

Program” (LPP). The two plaintiffs, a brother and sister, state they and another sibling experienced abuse while in the program in Utah from 19761983. “It was kind of a series of ongoing sexual abuse situations of varying degrees while in this program,” said Craig Vernon, one of the attorneys

for the plaintiffs. The brother, fictitiously named in the lawsuit as “RJ” to protect his privacy, reportedly suffered abuse that included fondling, sexual

molestation and rape during his years in the program. According to the suit, RJ was placed in an LDS home in Oak City, Utah in 1978 at the age of

10, where he was allegedly sexually molested on several occasions by an older stepbrother. The boy was removed from the home after he disclosed

the abuse, and the next year he was placed with another family in Utah--where the lawsuit states he was again molested by an older foster-brother.

After the boy said he again reported the abuse to Church leaders, he was placed with another family in the LPP, where he was again allegedly abused

and also witnessed the alleged abuse of a younger sister. He said he reported the abuse to the Church, but this time, the Church sent him back to

live in that same home where the reported abuse occurred. The sister, fictitiously named “MM” in lawsuit documents, was placed in an LDS home

in Utah in 1976. The girl was allegedly raped by a friend of her stepbrother, who was 40 years old at the time. A few years later in 1983, after being

placed in a different foster home in Centerfield, Utah, MM said she was again allegedly abused sexually, this time by her foster-father. The lawsuit

alleges the LDS Church did not take reasonable steps to protect the children--even after abuse was reported. “The problem is, when they reported

this to LDS social services, we don’t believe that the police was ever contacted,” Vernon said. “First and foremost, that’s what needs to happen.”

Abuse needs to be reported to police,” Vernon said. The lawsuit seeks damages for the injury caused to the plaintiffs, though no amount is specified.

And, Vernon said, the plaintiffs want to see the LDS Church write a formal apology for harms caused and to restore Navajo culture, which they

allege was damaged by years of efforts to assimilate native children into white, Mormon culture.

The lawsuit states Mormons believe Native Americans were “cursed” with dark skin for wickedness, and the lawsuit alleges Mormons felt a cultural and

religious duty to convert Native American children and immerse them in white, Mormon culture as a way to redeem their prophetic destiny. As such,

thousands of Navajo children like the plaintiffs were baptized into the LDS Church and relocated to live with white, Mormon families through the LPP.

THE AST FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IS ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR TRIBAL FOSTER CARE HOMES

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: JULIE WILSON 275-4030 EXT. 6376

ELECTION COMMISSION

PLEASE fill out EACH BLANK completely and return by the Deadline.

ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST

I, ____________________________________, hereby certify that I am or will be an Eligible

(Print Name)

Voter of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe on or before June 18, 2016. I cannot physically

be present to cast my Vote at the June 18, 2016 Run Off Election, therefore, I am

requesting an Absentee Ballot be mailed to me at the following address.

Name (please print): ___________________________________________________________

(first)

(middle)

(maiden)

(last)

Address:____________________________ City: _______________St: _______Zip:________

CDIB#:______________________

Date of

Birth:_______________________

Signature:________________________________ Date:______________________________

All REQUESTS must be returned to the Election Commission by the deadline of

May 29, 2016

Mail to:

Absentee Shawnee Election Commission

P.O. Box 741

Tecumseh, OK 74873

Fax to:

Fax # (405) 273-1337 (Do not fax to any other fax #)

Phone: (405) 275-4030 ext. 6271

Toll free number 1-800-256-3341 ext. 6271

Deliver in Person to:

Election Commission Office located in the Tribal Court Building

All eligible voters are entitled to vote either at the Polls or by Absentee Ballot.

This form may be duplicated for your convenience.

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If Disapproved (reason): _________________________________________________________________

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AST HeAlTH SySTem - mAy 2016

AAAHC Accreditation is over! The health system has endured on a long

journey to accreditation, and April was the culmination of years of effort

and perseverance by the staff. The health system will not know for several

weeks the actual score, but the surveyors were extremely impressed with

the professionalism, dedication, and pride the health system’s staff showed

them during the accreditation review last month. During the summation,

the health system’s programs and services were repeatedly described

as “best seen to date” and “best program ever reviewed by the team” as

well as using words such as “Outstanding,” “Excellent,” and “Fabulous” to

describe the policies and procedures and programmatic oversight of all

major and minor graded areas! I’m extremely proud of the health system

and all of the employees for their efforts and dedication towards making

our “prevention, progress, and pride” theme a reality! This is what the

health system has strived to achieve for all of our patients in our health

and wellness journey, to include our employees who actively participate

in health and wellness activities to keep themselves health, strong, and

vibrant to better serve our patients and be examples to their families and

communities. The Executive Committee, and the health boards, especially

Mr. Melpherd Switch’s leadership as chairman, has been instrumental

in maintaining a consistent focus on both the tribal members and other

serviced patients, as well as assuring the viability of all programs offered

by the health system remain actively staffed, current, and professional at

all times.

In addition to the flurry of accreditation activities, the Diabetes and

Wellness program held their Easter Egg Walk/Run on Saturday, April 2nd

at the Little Axe Health Center. They had approximately 50+ participants

and volunteers who ventured into the cool, spring morning to complete

their run/walk. All did a great job!

Once again, our team of excellent employees rose up and shined

brightly for our health system! I’m extremely proud of our outstanding star

performers again this month, and thank them all for their contributions

to our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe! Employee of the

month for health was Robert White, LittleAxe; Team of the Month: Mr.

Chris Larkin, Compliance Officer; Mr. John Kammerzell, Facilities

Director; Mrs. Michelle Wollenzin, RN, Quality Director; Mrs. Marla

Throckmorton, RN, CMPE, Deputy Director; Ms. Elise Grein, RN,

Nursing; Mrs. Jennifer Harmon, Finance Director; Mrs. Tammy Peery,

Credentialing; Mr. Jim Robertson, Patient Advocate; Mrs. Dayna Dick,

Health HR; Mrs. Autumn Felton and Ms. Chelsea Cope, Mrs. Jennifer

Wells, Operator; Mrs. Aly Miller, Strategic Communications/Marketing;

Mrs. Alyssa Campbell, Health Attorney; and Mr. Switch, Board Chairman.

Special Leadership Award: Mr. Darrel Longhorn. The health employees

continue to accomplish outstanding feats for our patients and for each

other, taking care of our internal and external customers/patients. They all

make a difference for our health system and for the health and wellness of

all of our patients!

• PlusCare Clinic has the ability to treat non-life threatening illnesses and

injuries on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed). This service is extended

to existing AST tribal members and other IHS eligible Native Americans who

are the ages of 2 years and up. If you are a new (AI/AN) patient to our health

system and are in need of our PlusCare services, please bring with you, your

CDIB card, a second form of identification and health insurance card(s), if

available. The location is 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK (former

Little Axe Clinic-near Thunderbird Casino/Norman). The phone number is

(405) 447-0477. Hours of operation are M-F 9 AM to 9 PM M-F 9 AM to

9 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM and holidays are 9 AM to 5 PM

(excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas).

• Emergency Dental Clinic is available every Monday from 8 AM to 11:30

AM at the Little Axe Health Center. Patients will be evaluated on a first

come, first serve basis and type of emergency care needed. Patients who

have suffered trauma or present infection will be considered before other as

well as established patients being considered before new patients. For more

information, please call (405) 447-0300.

• AST/Serviced Health System Native American Veterans: If you are

currently receiving services with the area VA Medical Center, please contact

us today to set up an appointment to have your services established with the

AST Health System at either the Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-5850 or Little Axe

Health Center (405) 447-0300.

• If you need CPR training, please contact the AST Health System’s Public

Health Office at (405) 447-0300 for scheduling and training opportunities.

• Contract Health Services (CHS) interactive phone menu helps patients

access the most appropriate service provider by calling (405) 701-7951 at the

Little Axe Health Center. This feature will speed up access to the patients

seeking services and follow-up to their care. We also have Contract Health

representatives available at our Shawnee location. Tribal members are able to

call Ms. Flo Mann, LPN or Ms. Laurie Webber, LPN at (405) 878-5850.

• Customer Service line is (405) 701-7623. Please direct all complaints or

compliments to this line for appropriate attention and/or response. Please

be assured that this is the best way to have each situation addressed, with

consistent updates from our Health Staff. After the investigations of all issues

are complete, our Health Director or a Clinic Administrator will personally

contact you with updates, decisions, or question pertaining to your case.

• The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during

work hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality or after hours you may

contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe at either (405) 701-7992 or via cell (405) 4810815 to start intervention assistance for tribal youth. If it is an emergency or

someone is at risk of harming themselves or others, please contact 911.

• The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool continues to be a valuable tool

with helping you decide what you need to do for compliance with the act.

Please see the ACA tab at the ASTHA Health Program’s Website: http://www.

asthealth.org/aca (Please visit our site today to find out what you need to do to

protect yourself and your family)!

• Emergency After hour Pharmacy Access: If you experience an emergent

issue after hours and receive a prescription that needs to be filled that same

evening, AST Health has provided access for Tribal members only at three

(3) approved Wal-green locations in Shawnee and Norman. You will need to

submit your prescription and it is mandatory to identify yourself with your

AST CDIB card and other appropriate ID. Then they shall fill your prescription.

You will have a 5-day limited fill on your prescription. Upon the first work/

business day, you can have the remaining balance of your prescription(s)

transferred to your AST pharmacy in either Shawnee or Little Axe, and they

will fill your remaining balance. The three (3) AST Health approved Walgreen

service locations are: 1427 North Harrison Street or at 600 Shawnee Mall

Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma or 615 West Main Street, Norman, Oklahoma.

The Little Axe Health Center Drive-Thru Pharmacy is also available for

emergency fills, for tribal members only, from: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM MondayFriday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday and holidays from 9:00 AM to

5:00 PM excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas.

• Social Media: You can follow the AST Health System on Facebook and

receive the most current messages and announcements regarding your tribal

health care.

Additional health related information:

AST PHARMACY

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

Behavioral Health Services

When requesting refills, please provide 24 hour notice

until pick-up. The most efficient method is to have your

refill numbers ready when you call the Pharmacy, and

use our automated system.

Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed.

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

your current cell phone number.

Please inform us of changes in address, phone number,

insurance and other contact information (changes at

registration do not flow to pharmacy).

Office Hours

Monday-thru-Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Little Axe Clinic

15951 Little Axe Drive

Norman, OK 73025

Ph. 405-701-7987

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!

Shawnee Clinic

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Ph. 405-878-4716

Services are offered through:

Little Axe Clinic & Shawnee Clinic for all Federally

Recognized Tribes.

Hours of Operation:

Little Axe: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

(7:30am-5:30pm Drive-Thru)

Phone-(405)292-9530

Shawnee: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Phone-(405)878-5859

AST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

For counseling information, contact:

Shawnee BH:

Roberta Cooper (405) 878-4716

Little Axe BH:

Rolanda Smith

(405)701-7987

We are open through the lunch hour!!

Women’s

H e al t h

**BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED WITH

THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

OF EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE

DUTIES. **

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Women’s Health Services

Located in the Primary Health Care

Providing & Promoting Preventative Health

for All Women

Services include:

Thank You,

AST Pharmacy Staff

h Adult immunizations

h Breast & Pelvic Exams

h Mammogram Referral

h Bone Density Studies

AFTER HOUR PHARMACY NOTIFICATION

Information about:

•

The Walgreens located at 100 12th Avenue NE in Norman,

OK is no longer contracted with the AST Health System

to pay for after hour emergency prescriptions due to losing its

24-hour service status.

Tribal members may now take prescriptions to:

Walgreens

615 W. Main St

Norman, OK

(405) 573-5019

Health Promotion

Quitting Smoking

Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs

Nutrition

Physical Fitness and Exercise

Controlling Stress and Violence

Prevention of Pregnancy

AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Women’s Health Services

Little Axe Health Center

15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026

405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605

www.asthealth.org

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS

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

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

ELIGIBILITY

ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

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

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

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.)

UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE

WORKER

APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: wwwastribe.com

HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE

SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES

THE OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

& ENGINEERING (OEH&E)

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

•Tribal Housing Improvements Application

The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing

sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by

utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need”

tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still

suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the

eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the

health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level

by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To

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

be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside

within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland,

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

by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease

Agreement through the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Reality

Department. Proof of income is not required.

The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of

a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement

of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic

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

renovation of city sewer lines and water treatment systems as

needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic

tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance.

If you are having water or wastewater issues or building a

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

out an OEH&E application for assistance.

If your home is under the management of any housing

authority and has not been paid off, you do not qualify

for assistance. Applications for this program are

available online at www.astribe.com and at the

OEH&E building.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

Other Programs available:

•Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program

Applications need to be completed and all necessary

documents attached before the application will be processed.

Applications are available online on the website:

www.astribe.com.

Submit completed application to:

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

Office of Environmental Health

Brownfield Response Progra m

What is a Brownfield?

The EPA defines a brownfield site as

“...real property, the expansion,

redevelopment, or reuse of which may

be complicated by the presence or

potential presence of hazardous

substances, pollutants, contaminants,

controlled substances, petroleum or

petroleum products, or is mine-scarred

land.”

Do you possibly have a Brownfield

site on your land?

Typical Brownfield Sites Include:

 Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes

 Burned Homes

 Buried Dump Sites

 Open Dump Sites

 A Large Amount of Tires

If it’s possible that you have a

Brownfield site on your property, or if

you know of a possible Brownfield

site, please contact:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Brownfield Response Program

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

( 405) 214-4235

AST.Environmental.Programs@astribe.com

 Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites

 Barrels of Unknown Substances

 Old Service Stations

 Oil Storage Facilities

 Oil/Gas Well Sites

on current and upcoming projects

www.facebook.com/

ast.environmental.programs

 Old Dry Cleaning Businesses

ARE YO U ELIGI BLE FOR VA MEDICA L CA RE WHILE I MPRI SONE D?

BENEFITS ASSISTANCE SERVICE (BAS)

Incarcerated Veterans do not forfeit their eligibility for medical care; however, current regulations

restrict VA from providing hospital and outpatient care to an incarcerated Veteran who is an inmate

in an institution of another government agency when that agency has a duty to give the care or

services.

INCARCERATED VETERANS

CAN A VETERAN RECEIVE VA BENEFITS WHILE IN PRISON?

VA may provide care once the Veteran has been unconditionally released from the penal institution.

Veterans interested in applying for enrollment into the VA healthcare system should contact the

nearest VA healthcare facility upon their release.

It is important justice-involved Veterans are familiar with VA benefits including what VA benefits

they may still be eligible to receive, what happens to the benefits they are already receiving if they

become incarcerated, and what program are available to assist them with reintegrating back into the

community once released from incarceration. VA can pay certain benefits to Veterans who are

VA PROG RA M FO R JUSTICE-INVO LVE D VETERANS

incarcerated in a Federal, State, or local penal institution; however, the amount we can pay depends

The Health Care for Re-entry Veterans (HCRV) Program is designed to help incarcerated Veterans

on the type of benefit and reason for incarceration. This fact sheet provides information about the

successfully reintegrate back into the community after their release. A critical part of HCRV is

benefits most commonly affected by imprisonment.

providing information to Veterans while they are incarcerated, so they can plan to reentry

HO W W I LL I M PRI SO N ME N T A F F E C T VA B E N E F I T S ?

themselves. A primary goal of the HCRV program is to prevent Veterans from becoming homeless

Despite the circumstances, some justice-involved Veterans may be eligible for VA benefits (i.e.),

once they are reintegrated back into the community.

disability compensation, disability pension, education and training, health care, home loans,

insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial.

VETERANS JUSTICE O UTREACH (VJO ) INITI ATIVE

VA DI SA BI LI T Y C O M PE N SA T I O N

The VJO initiative is designed to help Veterans avoid unnecessary criminalization of mental illness

VA disability compensation payments are reduced if a Veteran is convicted of a felony and imprisoned

and extended incarceration by ensuring eligible justice-involved Veterans receive timely access to VA

for more than 60 days. Veterans rated 20 percent or more are limited to the 10 percent disability rate.

health care, specifically mental health and substance use services (if clinically indicated) and other VA

For a Veteran whose disability rating is 10 percent, the payment is reduced by one-half. Once a

services and benefits as appropriate.

Veteran is released from prison, compensation payments may be reinstated based upon the severity of

the service connected disability(ies) at that time. Payments are not reduced for recipients

WHEN WILL VA BENE FITS BE RE SUMED?

participating in work release programs, residing in halfway houses (also known as "residential re-

Veterans may inform VA to have their benefits resumed within 30 days or less of their anticipated

release date based on evidence from a parole board or other official prison source showing the

Veteran’s scheduled release date.

entry centers"), or under community control. The amount of any increased compensation awarded to

an incarcerated Veteran that results from other than a statutory rate increase may be subject to

reduction due to incarceration. Compensation benefits are not reduced if imprisoned for a

Your award for compensation or pension benefits shall be resumed the date of release from

incarceration if the VA receives notice of release within one year following release. Depending on the

type of disability, VA may schedule you for a medical examination to see if your disability has

improved. You will need to visit or call your local VA regional office for assistance.

misdemeanor.

Note: You are considered to have been released from incarceration if you are paroled or

participating in a work release or half-way housing program.

Disabilities determined by VA to be related to your military service can lead to monthly non-taxable compensation, enrollment in the

VA health care system, a 10-point hiring preference for federal employment and other important benefits. Ask your VA

representative or Veterans Service Organization representative about Disability Compensation, Pension, Health Care, Caregiver

Program, Career Services, Educational Assistance, Home Loan Guaranty, Insurance and/or Dependents and Survivors’ Benefits.

Benefits Assistance Service – May 2015

VA DISABILIT Y PENSION

If you are imprisoned in a Federal, State, or local penal institution as the result of conviction of a

felony or misdemeanor, your pension payment will be discontinued effective on the 61st day of

imprisonment following conviction. Failure to notify VA of a Veteran's incarceration could result in

the loss of all financial benefits until the overpayment is recovered.

EDUCATION BENEFIT S

Beneficiaries incarcerated for other than a felony can receive full monthly benefits, if otherwise

entitled. Convicted felons residing in halfway houses (also known as "residential re-entry centers"), or

participating in work-release programs also can receive full monthly benefits.

Claimants incarcerated for a felony conviction can be paid only the costs of tuition, fees, and

necessary books, equipment, and supplies. VA cannot make payments for tuition, fees, books,

equipment, or supplies if another Federal State or local program pays these costs in full.

APPORTIONMENT TO SPOUSE OR CHILDREN

All or part of the compensation not paid to an incarcerated Veteran may be apportioned to the

Veteran's spouse, child or children, and dependent parents on the basis of individual need. In

determining individual need, consideration shall be given to such factors as the claimant's income

and living expenses, the amount of compensation available to be apportioned, the needs and living

expenses of other claimants as well as any special needs, if any, of all claimants.

NOW Accepting Applications

For

Fall 2016

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT APPORTIONMENT:

•

VA will inform a Veteran whose benefits are subject to reduction of the right of the Veteran's

dependents to an apportionment while the Veteran is incarcerated, and the conditions under

which payments to the Veteran may be resumed upon release from incarceration.

VA will also notify the dependents of their right to an apportionment if the VA is aware of their

existence and can obtain their addresses.

No apportionment may be made to or on behalf of any person who is incarcerated in a Federal,

State, or local penal institution for conviction of a felony.

An apportionment of an incarcerated Veteran's VA benefits is not granted automatically to the

Veteran's dependents. The dependent(s) must file a claim for an apportionment.

Deadline for applications is June 1, 2016

For more information, visit Haskell Indian

Nations University website at www.haskell.edu.

med

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Maintenance Department

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 275-‐4030

Grass Mowing Application

The following are the requirements for this program:

1. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member

2. Must be 65 years or older

3. Handicap/Disabled

4. Must provide proof of residency

5. All trash, branches, debris must be cleaned out of yard.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and

weeds eat applicant’s lawn Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks. Also the

maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, etc. NO RENTAL PROPERTY will

be mowed.

Any Questions contact Rita Harjo at (405) 275-‐4030 ext 6249

NAME:___________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________

CITY:________________________ STATE:__________ ZIP:_____________________________

HOME PHONE:_____________________________ MESS PHONE:____________________

FINDING DIRECTIONS TO HOME:

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Ham

Sweet Pot

Veggies

Bread/Mixed Fruit

BBQ Pork Sandwich

Pot. Salad

Pickles , Onions

Mandarin Oranges

Hamburger

LTOP

French Fries

Ice Cream

Beef Fingers

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Broccoli

Applesauce

Bread

Chicken Broc & Rice

Casserole

Tossed Salad*

Tropical Fruit

Goulash

Okra

Bread

Peaches

Chicken Stir-Fry

Egg Roll

Pineapples

Pork Chop

Mac & Tom

Bread

Mixed Fruit

Wednesday

Thursday

Smoked Sausage

Cabbage

Cornbread

Apricots

Chicken Strips

Mashed Pot/Gravy

May 5,

Brussel Sprouts

Pudding

Beef Tips

Noodles

Tossed Salad*

Veggies

Jell-O

May 8

Baked Chicken

Wild Rice

Veggies

Pears

Taco Casserole

Ranch Beans

Salsa

Apple

Roast

Red Pot

Carrots

Roll/Cake

Pinto Beans

Steakfries

Cornbread

Crisp

Kraut & Wieners

Green Beans

Bread

Friday

Biscuit

Sausage Gravy

Scrambled Eggs

Oatmeal

Sausage Patty

Toast

Biscuit

Sausage Gravy

Scrambled Eggs

Pancakes

Bacon

Fruit

Saturday

Fish

Coleslaw

Hushpuppies

Pudding

NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!

CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030

EXT 6227 or 6270

OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

May 9th

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY

May 12, Armed Forces Day 11AM TO 1PM

BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

9AM TO 11AM

May 5,

May 30th,

May 8th

Overseas War Secretaries' conference wearing a silk

poppy pinned to her coat and distributed over two dozen more

to others present. In 1920, the National American Legion

adopted it as their official symbol of remembrance.[51]

Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day

celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.[5]

As the days will be getting warmer, the homebound will need to put an ice pack in their

containers to have a meal left for them if you’re not going to be home. The Drivers will not

leave a meal!!!

Any questions or concerns please feel free to call us at 405-275-4030 x. 6227

May 9

May 12, Armed Forces Day

2016 Employee BLS HCP

CPR

Date

Time

Our next generation

is depending on you.

Location

January 19, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

February 2, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

March 8, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

April 12, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

May 10, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

June 14, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

July 12, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

August 9, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

September 13, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

October 11, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

November 8, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

December 6, 2016

09:00am to 12:00pm

Conference Room B

Please call Kathy at 7997 or email me at kheldenbrand@astribe.com or

Call Gloria at 7600 or email her at gseeley@astribe.com or

Call Deidre at 7190 or email her at dyarbrough@astribe.com

MAKE TIME. SAVE THE DATE.

“Health Awareness for All Generations:

Focus On The Next Generation”

1 p.m.-4 p.m. • Friday, July 15, 2016

Little Axe Health Center

15951 Little Axe Drive • Norman, Oklahoma

Our legacy depends not only on those who have come before us. But

on those who will follow in our footsteps, too. Which is why this year’s

third annual Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System Health Fair will

celebrate the good that comes from taking care of our youth. With

health screenings and information, a cultural dance demo, kids’ entertainment and exhibits, raffle drawings and more. Join us on July 15!

For more information, contact Public Health at 405.447.0300.

HEALTH SYSTEM

SHAWNEE CLINIC

LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER

PLUS CARE

OILS

W W W. A S T H E A LT H . O R G

FREE MONEY!

PROTECT YOURSELF from MOSQUITO BITES

Mosquitoes spread chikungunya, dengue, and Zika viruses.

(NON-SMOKERS NEED NOT APPLY)

JOIN US FOR A NEW AND IMPROVED

Oklahoma Indian

Legal Services will be at the Tribal Court House,

SMOKING

Bldg. #3 each month

on theCESSATION

2nd ThursdayCLASS

from 9am-12pm.

APRIL 5th, 2016 @ 2:00 P.M.

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization

THE LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER

that providesIN

free

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in Oklahoma. To beCONFERENCE

eligible for services

youB must fall within OILS

income guidelines.

CLASSES WILL MEET WEEKLY FOR 4 WEEKS

Mosquitoes that spread

chikungunya, dengue, and Zika

are aggressive daytime biters. They

can also bite at night.

Use insect repellent.

Look for the following active ingredients:

• DEET • PICARIDIN • IR3535

• OIL of LEMON EUCALYPTUS

• PARA-MENTHANE-DIOL

LEARN ABOUT:

Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants

or use insect repellent. For extra

protection, treat clothing with permethrin.

Contact information:  WAYS TO STOP SMOKING

 THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS SMOKING HAS ON YOU

 THE AMOUNT OF MONEY SMOKING COSTS YOU AND

HOW MUCH YOU WILL FREE UP BY QUITTING

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS)

4200 Perimeter Center Dr., Ste 222

For more information or to register contact

Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Marvin in Behavioral Health at 701-7180

or Deidre in Public

Health

at 701-7190

Telephone:

(405)

943-6457

For more information:

www.cdc.gov/chikungunya • www.cdc.gov/dengue • www.cdc.gov/zika

Telephone: (800) 658-1497

CS262036-B

Facsimile: (405) 917-7060

How to Get a Tag

NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION*

Any new motor vehicle registrations must be done in person by the Tribal Member. The following is a

list of required documents you must have for new motor vehicle registration(s).

• TITLE

S. Gordon Cooper Drive

• BILL OF SALE OR SALES2025

CONTRACTLIEN

ENTRY FORM (if applicable)

Shawnee, OK 74801

• ABSENTEE SHAWNEE(405)

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275-4030

• Fax: (405) CARD

214-4225

• OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION

• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE

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REGISTRATION RENEWAL

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• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE

• VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE

RENEWING IN PERSON:

• CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD

• Current Registration Certificate

• NOTARIZED TITLE

• Oklahoma Insurance Verification

• NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE or

• Valid Oklahoma Driver License

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

• Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card

• LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments)

• LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien)

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returned checks will be charged.

Note: You may be asked to provide supporting

documentation for verification purposes.

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Little Axe

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Oklahoma

After School Program - Shawnee

2025 S. Gordon Cooper

Shawnee, OK 74801

P: (405) 878-0633 F: (405) 878-0156

The AST After School Program (ASP) - Shawnee has opened

as of August 13, 2015. We will be accepting children who

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may need.

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We will only be open when the schools are open. At this time

we will not provide services for school breaks including fall,

winter, spring and summer breaks. The ASP-Shawnee will

have tutors on hand to provide assistance with homework.

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The AST After School Program (ASP) - Shawnee has opened as of August 13, 2015. We will be

accepting children who are in Kindergarten up to 12 years of age. We will be able to pick up from

Shawnee or Tecumseh schools only. The cost is $25 per child per week. This fee will be able to help

with transportation costs, snacks and supplies the children may need.

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

Open to Absentee Shawnee Tribal Students K-5 with a C.D.I.B.

Everything is offered with no charge….Little Axe bus will transport

students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents are

responsible for picking students up by 6:00pm.

Duration: Starts August 31st and will run through the school year.

Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm

For more information and sign up please contact

Blake Goodman at (405) 364-7569

Absentee Shawnee tribal members Courtney Little Axe and Anthony

Porambo recently attended the American Indian Business Leaders national

conference held this past April 7-9 in Tempe, Arizona.

They competed for their respective schools and came away with honors.

Mr. Porambo’s student chapter from Fort Lewis College in Durango,

Colorado, won second place in the business plan competition.

Ms. Little Axe’s student chapter from The University of MontanaMissoula won fourth place in the business plan competition. However,

Her student chapter was voted chapter of the year at this year’s national

conference. Coincidentally, her student chapter won chapter of the year at

the 2015 national conference also. The families of these individual tribal

members are very proud of their accomplishments.

OKLAHOMA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES, INC. (OILS)

Attorneys will provide free will preparation services for eligible tribal

members who own interest in Indian Trust or Restricted Land.

Thank You

WILL PREPARATION CLINIC

May 20, 2016 - Friday

10:00a.m – 3:00pm

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Court

Shawnee, Oklahoma

Call Norma for an appointment time-slot @ 1-800-658-1497 (8-5pm)

*You must have an appointment to meet with an attorney

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. is a non profit law firm funded principally by the Legal Services Corp.

For additional information regarding other legal services call Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. 1-800-6581497

Appreciate and thank you for supporting and voting for me

in the March Primary Election. I want to express my gratitude to everyone taking their time out of a busy Saturday

and if voted absentee to send in their ballots. It was very

much appreciated. Hope and pray all 18+ years old tribal

members will vote in the Run-off June election for the candidates who standby our Tribal Constitution, Oath of Office,

Ethics Code, and Future Progression for the Absentee

Shawnee People!

May God Bless You, Kathy Deere

MAY 2016 BIRTHDAYS

Ahtone, Catlin Ray

Alford Jr., Thomas W.

Alford Sr., Elroy R.

Alford, Amy Dianne

Alford, Boyd

Alford, Christian Shawnee

Alford, Magdelena Spaneta

Alford, Yolanda

Allen, Lucinda Nicole

Allen, Patricia Ann

Atchico, John Edward

Atwell, David Eugene

Atwood, Reagan Nicole

Barton, Trae Lee

Bateman, Alberta Denise

Bates, Akiane Karee

Battise, Tasheena Seannay

Battise, Wannetta Jean

Baughman, Brenda Jane

Belvin, Justin Ray

Bender, Leal Desma

Bennett, Blake Tristan

Bentley, Curtis Lee

Bettelyoun, Lula Mae

Bigpond, Roy

Black, Timothy Wayne

Black, Whittney Brooke

Blackburn, Gayle Ann

Blanchard, Joey Edward

Blanchard, Caelynn Blu

Blanchard, Dakota Joshua

Blanchard, Glendine

Blanchard, Joseph Henry

Blanchard, Mariana Lillian

Blanchard, Pauline Winona

Box, Dorothy Lorene

Bradley, Jerry Dean

Bradley, Leonard Ray

Bradley, Terry Don

Brady, Lynn Marie

Breeding, Sean K. C.

Brinson, Ariana Isabel

Brister, April Angela

Brocksmith, Chole Elizabeth

Brokeshoulder, Minnie

Brown, Brittany Ciara

Brown, Chelsea Nicole

Bruno, Mae Norberry Marx

Bryant III, Chester A.

Buckley, Gerald Wayne

Buckner, June Marie Switch

Bullard, Adam Drew

Bullock, Royce Jaxxon

Bump, Haley Kalyn

Bump, Karli Jessica

Bustamante, Andrea Nadine

Byers, Christian Daniel

Byers, Eric Nelson

Byers, Melissa Sue

Cagle, Alicia Nicole

Campbell, Charles Elbert

Canales, John Edward

Caudillo, James Emanuel Dean

Caudillo, Jamie Lynn Ladeanna

Charley, Arron Michael

Charley, Melloney Ann

Citty, Kathon Clay

Citty, Lindsey Nicole

Clark, Summer Lynn

Clinesmith, Blake Weston

Coddington Jr., Kevin Dwayne

Coffee, Larry Otis

Collett, Bonnie Sue

Colungo, Steven Lee

Combs, Michelle Lynn

Conover, Gloria Jean

Cook, Israel Aaron

Coon, Justin Kyler

Coyle, Dr. Sarah Michelle

Creamer, Cora Mae Starr

Crenshaw, Jennifer Lois

Cripps, Anita Louise

Cuellar, Orietta Faith

Cuppawhe, Beatrice Maxine

Dankenbring, Bryce Thomas

Davis, Alisa Marie

Davis, Dale Allen

Davis, Dannica Butch

Deere, Shawneen Estelline

Deere, Sky Nichole Christine

Denny, Jacqueline

Dibler Jr., George

Dospapas, Verna May

Downey, Zachary Layne

Earles Sr., Danny Thomas

Edwards, Glen W.

Elephant Jr., Edward Elmer

Ellis, Gregory Scott

Ellis, Heather Ann

Ellis, Holly Diana

Ellis, Michael Frank

Ellis, Scott Junior

Evans, Lisa Michelle

Factor, Jaremyah Jamez

Feeling, Lavonna Jean

Felton, Lacey Rei

Fenner, Titan Russell

Ferrell, Alyssa Kay

Ferrell, Amber Nicole

Ferrer, Joshua Lee

Fife, Gabriel Douglas

Fife, Teresa Laura Irene

Finley, Oleta Virginia

Folsum, Juanita Fay

Footracer, Lee Anna Gail Stubb

Foreman Jr., Leonard Dewayne

Foreman, Jacob Collin

Foreman, Jalen Hawke

Fritsch, Joley Marie

Galloway, Zachary Adam

Garbarini Jr., Alfred Ralph

Gaut, Crystal Lynne

Gibson Sr., Roy Gene

Gibson, David Michael

Gibson, Jeffrey Wayne

Gibson, Martha Lee

Godwin, Lucy G.

Gouge, Kara Joe

Granstrom, Cody James

Grass, Amelia Ann

Grass, Larra Marie

Grass, Lilly Elizabeth

Graves Pyrch, Karen Sue

Graves, Sharol Annette

Gray, Branden Tyler

Gray, Dakota Christian

Greeley, Carsyn Ryan

Griffey, Opal (Bradley)

Griffin, Diane Sue Berry

Hale, Kathy Sue

Hall, Emily Katherine

Harjo, Eric Wayne

Harjo, Hiyatike Star

Harris, Konner Lee Little Charley

Haskins, Wanda Marie Hancock

Haumpy, Taj-ah Billy

Heath, Spencer Blake

Hendrick, Luke Michael

Henry, Eddie Allen

Hill, Yvette Carmel

Hood Jr., Warren Weslyon

Hood, Elena Ann

Hood, Lisa

Hood, Thomas Edgar

Houck, Donna Joan

Howry, Cinda Brady Ellis

Humphrey, Carol Lee

Hunt, Dominique Annastasia Marie

Hutchinson, Velma Rae

Irvin, Steven Benjamin

Jackson III, Mark Sweeney

Jefferson, Jeanette

Johnson Harjo, Curtis Ray

Johnson Jr., Richard Taft

Johnson, Bertha Bentley

Johnson, Coree Lee

Johnson, Gabriella Kayann

Johnson, Josephine

Johnson, Joshina Leeshay

Johnson, Michael Scott Isaiah

Johnson, Nicholas James

Johnson, Priscilla Grace

Johnson, Tabitha Rose

Johnson, Walter Kirby

Kaseca, Barry Alvin

Kaseca, David Allen

Kaseca, Kantynn James

Kaseca, Nancy Squire

Kaseca, Roy James

Keith, Marshall Collins

Kickapoo, Cecil Kenneth

Kirby-Gibson, Ian Jacob

Kitchen, Ruben Vincent

Kmatz, Mindy Lynnette

Knighten, Cassandra Renea

Kobs, Jennifer Ann

Kowitz, Michael Raymond

Larney, Nathaniel Glen

Leedom, Courtney Dawn

Little Axe, Pauline

Little Axe, Sabrina

Little Charley, Cheryl Jean

Little Charley, Howard

Little Charley, Terry Lee

Little Creek, Herbert Lloyd

Little Creek, Herman Phillip

Little Creek, Vernon Dale

Little, Jadyn Alise

Little, Madison Diane

Little, Shirley Mae

Littlecreek, Anderson Doreece

Littlecreek, Dakota Dwight

Littlecreek, Tiffany Nicole

Littlecreek, Tristyn Denae

Longhorn, Sean Ray

Longhorn, Weda Louise

Lopez Jr, Rolando

Lovins, Audrey Ann

Lovins, Earl Dean

MacGill, Georgia Sue

MacK, Rylan Emory

Mahtapene, David Joe

Malone, Marcus Jerome

Mann, Sally Arlene

Marquez, Melyssa Marcine

Masquat Jr., George

Masquat, Chelcy Nicole

Mathany, Susanne Christine

Matthews, Mary Caroline

Maxfield, Cordelia Dirt

McAfee, Justin Samuel

McGowan, Patricia Lynn

McMillan, Shelly Kristin

Medina, Alyssa Pamela Lee

Megehee, Douglas Dewayne

Megehee, Tonia Lynn

Mendoza, Amanda Ranee`

Meyer, Doreen

Miller, Casey Ryan

Miner, Heather Rochelle

Minesinger, Scott Brooker

Mitchell, Desiree Rose

Molina, Roy Gilbert Rivera

Mondragon, Angela Kay

Monk, Jaxon Eugene

Montgomery, Matthew Schyler Daugherty

Moore, Anniah Faith

Moore, Emily Renee

Morgan, Polly A Littlebear

Morton, Jeremiah James

Morton, Nora Jane

Munroe, Douglas

Neese, Lisa Marie

Neugent, Alena Dee

New Moon, Jake Lee

New Moon, Jennifer Brooke

Newton, Jessica Ann

Noyes, Paula Jo

Oldham, George Lynn

Onzahwah, Deborah Kay

Ott-Proctor, Lylli Lee Ann

Panther, Jeffery Wayne

Panther, Ruth Louise

Parker, Carla Marie

Parker, Richard M.

Parker, Shawn Ian

Pawpa, Donald Wayne

Pearl, Melvin Joe

Pitner, Kamryn Nicole

Poafpybitty, Ida Cora Sloat

Poncho, Laquita

Powell, Fawn Laverene

Powell, Kendall Lynn

Pyrch, Lauren Karly

Raisbeck, David Nathaniel

Ramirez Jr., Florentino

Ramirez, Elicia Marie-Alka

Ramirez, Rylan Ambrose

Reavis, Ricci Donnice

Roach, Dakota Eugene

Robertson, Rita Jean York

Robinson, Dr. Michael

Robison, Morgan Tell

Robison, Thomas Aaron

Rochon, Gerald Wayne

Rock, Micheal Eugene

Rolette, Arthur

Rolette, Domini Antoinette

Rolette, Gilbert Earl

Rolette, Joshua David Michael

Rupe, Dorothy Ann

Ryan, Royce Liam

Salazar, Terry Lee

Salisbury, Lucas Holden

Salisbury, Mara Ann

Sanders, Patty Ruth

Schulenberg, Donald Derek

Sevier, Elliott Rose

Shawnee, Jarrett Lloyd

Shular, Monte Lee

Simmons, Desirai Diann

Sloat, Dale Allen

Smith, Billy M

Smith, Jeremiah Robert

Smith, Richard Alexander

Smith, Trenn Talen

Smith, Valerie Ann

Smith, Vanessa Rae

Snake, Norma Louise

Soap Jr, John Lee

Soap, Roger Eugene

Spicer, Amber Jo

Spoon Jr., Robert Ray

Spoon, Joplin Dupre

Spoon, Landon Joe

Spoon, Lexi Della-Ann

Spriggs, Warren Paul

Springer, Delores Ann

Spybuck, Easton Cade

Squire, Darby Marie Foreman

Squire, Nathan Gene

Starr III, Henry James

Starr, Anthony Craig

Stevens, Laurence Paul

Stewart, Gracie Nicole

Stewart, Oleta Morine Herndon

Stidham, Charles Wilson

Stone Jr., James Lee

Strain, Cynthia Ann

Stricklin, Clifton Ray

Sultuska, Ella L.

Sultuska, Jerry Wayne

Sultuska, Rodney Steven

Summers, Dorothy Jean Dirt

Surface Jr., Robert Monroe

Switch, Milton

Szoke, Debra Jean

Talbert, Elania Michelle

Talbert, Elliana Grace Elizabeth

Tallchief IV, Eves

Tallchief, John G.

Taylor, Darwin Jacob

Tebe I, Mavrik West

Thompson, Teresa Renee`

Thornhill, Noah Hunter

Thorpe, Burke James

Thorpe, Sheelby Ahkeynay Jamese

Tiger, Jennifer Diane

Tiger, John Washington

Tiger, Nora Waukara Kaseca

Tiger, Roland

Tiger, Timothy Don

Tyner, Clayton Edward

Tyner, William Oscar

Uchida Jr., Stephen Robert

Valdivia, Jenika Nicole

Wakolee, Carmen Jean

Wakolee, May Ellis

Walker, Jo Ann Louise

Wallace, Brenda Gayle

Warrior, Johnnie Andrew

Warrior, Kenneth James

Washington Sr., Curtis

Washington, Herman Wayne

Washington, Lucille Axe

Watkins, Jamie Lynn

Watson, Brittany LaDawn Paige Danielle

Watson, Janelle Ilise

Watson, Thomas Aaron

Wesley, Ula Mae Welch

White IV, Charles Daniel

White, Brooklyn Dee

White, Caitlyn Rose

White, Clayton Randall

Wilkerson, Barbara Lee

Wilkerson, Katie Evalyn

Williams, Colton Alexander

Williams, David Christopher

Williams, Glenn Aaron

Williams, Heath Floyd

Williams, Minnie Charley

Williams, Ruth Helen

Wilson Sr., Woodrow J.

Wilson, Cecil Alan

Wilson, Christopher Blaine

Wilson, Diana Lynn

Wilson, Francis Lynn

Wilson, Helen June

Wilson, Lana Louise

Witt, Ambra Denise

Wolfe Sr., Houston Hugh

Wood, Lillian Kay

Wucinski, Gary Ray

Young, Lynda Renee

Young, Raizo Alexander

JOPLIN

Happy Birthday Wishes

to my sweet, handsome Grandson,

Joplin Dupre Spoon

HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY

NEPHEW!! HOPE YOUR DAY IS AS

AWESOME AS YOU ARE!!

I love you much, Hugs & Kisses

Love,

Granny Low

LOVE, AUNTIE BJ & COUSIN CHLOE

Kara Gouge

Love

Grammy, Paul & JC

May 21st

Happy

Birthday!

To our Great Granddaughter

Bayleigh Dejear

The 3 year old with an attitude.

Love, Mema & Papa

May

MONDAY

TUESDAY

CLASSES

Zumba Fitness

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

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

MAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

CLASSES

Circuit Training

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

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio Kickboxing

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

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Circuit Training

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

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Zumba Fitness

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

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Chair Exercise for Elders

12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

Aerobic Circuit

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

Chrissy Wiens

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Tabata (Beginner/Intermediate)

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

Buster Bread

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Circuit Training

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

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

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

maintaining and improving cardiovascular fitness using a variety

of body movements.

Circuit Training

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

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

“Zumba Fitness”- Fitness, fun, and dance. Learn Zumba dance

moves to get your heart rate pumping!

“Tabata Training”- An intense and time-efficient training system aimed

at developing cardiovascular and muscular strength/endurance.

“Chair Exercise for Elders”- Low-impact strength training utilizing a

chair for elders and beginner fitness levels.

“Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing techniques

to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system.

The AST SPF-TIG program coordinator, Ms. Kasey Dean, attended the National RX Summit in Atlanta GA, where they were

presenting over their naloxone initiative. One of the guests in attendance at the RX Summit was President Barack Obama. President

Obama held a panel discussion in which the AST SPF- TIG program was invited to sit in on where he announced new initiatives

and thanked the efforts being done right now to currently fight opioid abuse/misuse epidemic spreading across the United States.

Picture to his right was the moderator Dr. Sandjay Gupta, Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN.

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

Emergency

and

Urgent Care Services

Contract Health Services

for AST members

with Insurance

Contract Health Services

for AST members

without Insurance

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who needs emergent or urgent care:

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:

Call the On-Call nurse at

(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.

Complete CHS Patient Update form

and update all information every 6

months.

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.

Notify CHS at least 48 hours

prior to appointment date for a (COB)

Coordination of Benefits to be sent to

provider

Inform Provider/HealthFacility that

AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of

last resort.

You must apply for all resources

available to you such as: Medicaid,

Medicare, Worker’s Compensation,

Vocational

Rehabilitation,

Auto

Insurance and other personal injury

or liability coverage. PRC staff and/

or Benefit Coordinators can assist with

the application process for alternate

resources. Failure to exhaust available or potentially available alternate

resources may result in denial of payment.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills

Complete

CHS

Patient

Update

form and update all information

every 6 months

You must utilize the services provided

within the AST health clinics prior to

being referred out.

Referrals for outside services must

be sent to CHS. Services must be

medically approved by an AST Health

provider.

An appointment will be scheduled

and a COB will be sent to the outside

provider.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills

For AST members with no insurance

evidence must exist that the visit was

medically necessary. Medical priorities

have been established for determining

which referrals can be authorized for

payment.

For AST members with insurance,

evidence must exist that a third party

resource has made determination such

services were “emergency care” or

“urgent care” (such evidence may

include payment from private insurance).

at the Little Axe Health Center or

Shawnee Clinic.

Contract Health

Direct Phone Line

405.701.7951

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills

at the Little Axe Health Center or

Shawnee Clinic.

Contract Health Services

is conveniently located at

Shawnee Clinic-Building 16

and Little Axe Health Center

at the Little Axe Health Center or

Shawnee Clinic.

Flo Mann

Debi Sloat

Glendine Blanchard

Laurie Webber

Sharon Ponkilla

Shawnee Clinic

(405) 878-4702

Darla Gatzman

Little Axe Health Center

(405) 447-0300

Jayne Werst

Mosquito Bite

Prevention (United States)

Help Control Mosquitoes that Spread

Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika Viruses

B ZZZ

Not all mosquitoes are the same. Different mosquitoes spread

different viruses and bite at different times of the day.

Aside from being itchy and annoying, the bite of an infected female

mosquito (Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus) can spread dengue,

chikungunya, or Zika viruses. People become infected with dengue,

chikungunya, or Zika after being bitten by an infected mosquito.

Type of Mosquito

Viruses spread

Biting habits

Aedes aegypti,

Aedes albopictus

Chikungunya,

Dengue, Zika

Primarily daytime, but

can also bite at night

West Nile

Evening to morning —

do not bite at night

Culex species

Put plants in soil, not in water.

• Female mosquitoes lay several hundred eggs on the walls of waterfilled containers. Eggs stick to containers like glue and remain

attached until they are scrubbed off. When water covers the eggs,

they hatch and become adults in about a week.

• Adult mosquitoes live inside and outside.

• They prefer to bite during the day.

• A few infected mosquitoes can produce large outbreaks in a

community and put your family at risk of becoming sick.

Drain water from pools when not in use.

Protect Yourself, Your Family, and Community

from Mosquitoes

Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites

Use insect repellent

Use an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent with one of the following active

ingredients. All EPA-registered insect repellents are evaluated for safety and effectiveness.

Active ingredient

Some brand name examples*

Eliminate standing water in and around your home:

• Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or

throw out items that hold water, such as tires, buckets,

planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpots, or trash

containers. Check inside and outside your home.

Recycle used tires or keep them protected from rain.

• Tightly cover water storage containers (buckets,

cisterns, rain barrels) so that mosquitoes cannot get

inside to lay eggs.

Higher percentages of active

ingredient provide longer protection

DEET

Off!, Cutter, Sawyer, Ultrathon

Picaridin, also known as KBR 3023,

Bayrepel, and icaridin

Cutter Advanced, Skin So Soft Bug

Guard Plus, Autan (outside the United States)

Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)

or para-menthane-diol (PMD)

Repel

IR3535

Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Expedition, SkinSmart

* Insect repellent brand names are provided for your information only. The Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

cannot recommend or endorse any name brand products.

• For containers without lids, use wire mesh with holes

smaller than an adult mosquito.

If you have a septic tank, follow these steps:

• Repair cracks or gaps.

• Cover open vent or plumbing pipes. Use wire mesh

with holes smaller than an adult mosquito.

Keep mosquitoes out of your home:

• Use screens on windows and doors.

• Repair holes in screens.

• Use air conditioning when available.

CS258143A

National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Division of Vector-Borne Diseases

February 2, 2016

CS258303

Drain & dump any standing water.

Weekly, scrub vases & containers to remove mosquito eggs.

Vote For

TWILA O. ‘LONGHORN’ PARKER

Absentee shAwnee treAsurer

Hello, to all my friends, neighbors, relatives and tribal members who I’ve been to visit and have heard from in regard to the ongoing election process. Now let

me visit with you a moment on what I have heard time and again and that is “what is wrong with the tribe?” Here are a few that you have stated:

• When you call there is no one either answering your call or responding to the concern.

• You are not certain which department you need to talk to about your question.

• And after you ‘finally’ reach someone in a department the person you are talking to doesn’t seem to know how to answer or direct your call.

I have heard these concerns expressed time and again by you and know how frustrating it can be. I find it useful to carry around the tribal newsletter and when

I need to communicate on a question I look up the extension number that is listed for departments and staff within those departments. But, why should we have

to do that, right? Currently there isn’t a method or process to handle the recurring questions and complaints. This is one area I can assist with if I am elected as

I strongly believe that when a tribal member has a question or concern you should be able to get it answered and/or ‘fixed’. This is but one of the many processes

that is not working within our tribal system at this time.

Let’s look at why these processes aren’t being corrected. First, many of these problems are created by a lack of dedicated leadership and placing an elected

official into an Office they may not understand what are all the processes and the work involved to getting them resolved. Some departments within the tribe

are functioning with “ghost employees” with the elected official who has oversight responsibility of a department not being in Shawnee at tribal headquarters.

Instead you might find these elected officials at home or some other location which means they are not accessible to tribal staff or tribal people to answer and

address concerns and/or questions. In our Constitution it states tribal business will take place at tribal headquarters. So the actions of certain elected officials is

unconstitutional and creates a backlog of business being conducted. Second, every decision to be made for our tribe has a potential financial impact on the tribe’s

finances and resources. When our tribe fails to carefully consider the merit of an action and/or make timely decisions this can have a negative impact on the tribe’s

financial future forecast. This is why it is critical that the tribe strategically plans for short and long term priorities and that clear, concise reports of the tribe’s

finances and revenue streams are given out.

At the April 2016 General Council meeting a report was given out by the Treasurer and the Lt. Governor. This ‘report’ was NOT IN THE GENERAL COUNCIL

BOOKLET and was provided as a last minute hand out. This was probably done to ensure there would be no questions and let me encourage you to review this

‘report’ and prepare your questions. Here are a few things that I noticed:

• The way the colored graphs were presented was not informational and was misleading about our revenue, assets and current available funds.

• In prior year reports fund amounts were listed on the same page with the totals. The way the ‘Report’ was illustrated meant you would need a separate

sheet of paper to figure them out.

• If you looked at the Thunderbird Entertainment Center graph there was a $150,000 difference between Expenses and Revenue. This means we are very

close to a ‘Revenue Failure’ and aligns with what the GM, Jason Greenwalt, stated about revenue being down due to the economic shortfall across the

state. He advised there is a “bust in oil prices and loss of revenue”. GM, Jason Greenwalt, also stated his accounting staff were having problems and weren’t

trained for accounting.

• Upon review of the Angus Cattle Report on the Expense & Sale Breakdown on Purchases & Sales - $149,706.94 why place the sales amounts in the Expense

part as that should be Revenue?

• This part of their ‘Report’ did not mention the man hours or the person or persons assigned to take care of the cows and the cost of that work.

• On the Profit & Loss Cattle report if you take Expenses - $113,037.16 – subtract it from Total Revenue of $80,896.04 we have a negative

-$32,141.12.

• If you look closely there is a disclaimer placed in small print in the corner of the page indicating that NOT all expenses are included. This

means that there are non-disclosed costs about the cattle project.

• This project needs to be audited with all former, current and projected costs considered before continuing it any further.

• As a cost cutting measure it may be time to get out of the cattle business or to consider what Zack Butler said, “there was assistance from USDA and other

programs on how to properly manage a ranch business”.

• In 2012 at General Council it was indicated that if the Cattle Ranch Business was managed correctly the Tribe could have over 200 head of cows in a couple

of years.

• This revenue generating project is not being managed well as it appears there is no accounting on how many cattle were sold, what the market prices was

for those cattle and where the funds went.

• As-to-this-date it is unclear as to what equipment has been purchased for the cattle operation and who maintains that inventory list; it has been stated that

Maintenance employees are being used for the cattle operation with those man hour expenses coming from the Maintenance budget.

To those who work at the Tribal headquarters there seems to be NO tracking of what type of activities the maintenance department staff are being used for and

how many man of those hours are devoted to actual on call maintenance calls or grass cutting. This information should be provided to General Council so that we

are aware of how that $1 million dollar budget of Maintenance is being used.

In conclusion how many people have heard where there is smoke there is fire? Our financial system is a tragedy in the making and unless a change in leadership

occurs we may have NO FINANCES left in the bank to do the business of the Tribe. It’s time for a change. Vote for me! I will make sure you have detailed, clear

and concise reports. I will make certain you know the true picture of our Tribe. I will help our tribe make a difference by finding new revenue sources, maintaining

our current assets, managing our budgets in conjunction with departmental needs. We don’t need a DICTATOR, like our current Treasurer, we need a leader who

is honest and ethical and has experience in budgeting with NO Bankruptcy issues.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE, VOTE FOR CHANGE! JUNE 18, 2016! VOTE TWILA PARKER, TREASURER!

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than 6 months old. All products do not

have the same ingredients; if your or

your child’s skin reacts badly to one

product, try another one or call a doctor.

When do I need to apply

sunscreen?

The sun’s UV rays can damage your skin

in as little as 15 minutes. Put sunscreen

on before you go outside, even on slightly

cloudy or cool days. Don’t forget to put

a thick layer on all parts of exposed skin.

Get help for hard-to-reach places like

your back.

Sunscreen wears off. Put it on again if

you stay out in the sun for more than 2

hours, and after you swim or do things

that make you sweat.

Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention

Information from Absentee Shawnee Tribal

Health System’s Public Health Department

What is skin cancer? It is the most common

form of skin cancer in the U.S. There are three

types of skin cancer. Basal cell and squamous cell

carcinomas are the most common and highly

curable. The third type, melanoma, is most

dangerous and is responsible for the most skin

cancer related deaths.

Skin cancers are caused by the skin being

exposed to ultraviolet light (UV rays). UV rays are

actually the sun’s radiation. UV rays also come

(http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/images/skin_basic_large.jpg) Basal cell

carcinoma begins in the basal cell layer of the skin. Squamous cell

from tanning beds and sunlamps. The UV rays

carcinoma begins in the squamous layer of the skin. Melanoma begins in the

melanocytes, which are the cells that make melanin, the pigment that gives

break through the skin, which serves as the body’s

skin its color.

first line of protection. Once they break through the

barrier of the skin they can alter the skin cells (melanocytes). Have you ever seen someone who

worked outside their entire life, or someone who tans a lot and their skin is leathery? These are

both signs of premature aging of the skin. Skin cancer can also result from this because of having

too much exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays.

What are the risk factors? Some people will be more likely to get skin cancer, especially

if they have a light natural skin color or skin that reddens, burns, or freckles easily, blue or green

eyes, blonde or red hair, a personal or family history of skin cancer, a history of using tanning

beds, prolonged exposure to the sun through work and play, or having certain types of moles.

Tanned or sunburned skin is a response to the skin being injured by UV rays. When the

UV rays break through the skin and reach the inner layer the melanocytes produce more of the

pigments that color the skin when they are hurt which causes the skin to appear darker. So, a tan

does not always indicate good health.

According to data from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), in 2012

Native Americans had the second highest incidence of skin cancer diagnoses among all

ethnicities in the U.S. Having darker skin does not protect you from the sun or reduce your risk

for skin cancer.

What are the symptoms? The most common sign of skin cancer is a change in your skin.

Whether it be a new growth, a change in a mole, or a sore that doesn’t heal, all are signs and

symptoms of skin cancer.

The easiest way to remember the signs is

the A-B-C-D-E’s of melanoma.

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Asymetrical, or uneven-if you

divide the mole or spot in half the

two sides are not even

Border-the border is irregular or

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Diameter-the mole or spot is larger

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Evolving-the mole or spot has changed or grown in the past few weeks or months.

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indians with disabilities for twenty years and counting, with Transition Services at six years. Our mission is to develop

specialized services to American Indian students with disabilities currently making the transition from high school

to work or achieving a post-secondary education.

Services we can provide:

We assist with testing fees (ACT, SAT), provide work clothing for new jobs, tuition assistance, assistive devices such

as hearing aids, walkers, wheelchairs, eye glasses, along with physical and mental evaluations.

Qualifications:

You must be a member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school and must reside in on of the

Iowa Tribe VR services area counties. You must also provide documentation from your doctor or physician noting

your disability.

COUNTIES served by ITOVR

Can I reduce my risk? The most important and easiest thing you can do to reduce

your risk of skin cancer is to protect yourself from harmful UV rays all year long and especially

in the summer. UV rays are most hazardous during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and in the late

spring and early summer in our area. UV rays are not only present during beautiful, sunny days

but also on cloudy days. Any kind of indoor tanning-tanning beds, tanning booths, and

sunlamps-also expose you to UV rays.

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Stay in the shade during mid day hours

When in the sun, wear clothing that covers your arms and legs

Wear a wide-brimmed hat to shade your face, head, ears, and neck

Wear sunglasses that wrap around your face and block both UVA and

UVB rays

ALWAYS wear sunscreen and make sure it has an SPF (sun protection

factor) of 15 or higher with both UVA and UVB protection

Avoid indoor tanning.

P.O. Box 728

Perkins, OK 74059

Phone: 405-547-2402 ext 168

Toll free: 1-888-336-4692

Fax: 405-547-1090

E-mail: Christa Tsotaddle, Transitional Counselor

ctsotaddle@iowanation.org

Always talk to your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns about any

changes in your skin. Make an appointment to visit in the office if you notice any signs and

symptoms of skin cancer and remember your A-B-C-D-E’s. Have a safe and happy summer!

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/index.htm

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FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:

POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND

NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED)

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy

The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide

emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and

throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by

offering educational information and referrals.

Transitional Housing

The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual

Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a

new life.

Court Advocacy

Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and

appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.

Shelter Placement Assistance

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within

Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for

the victim and children may also be available.

Housing and Utility Assistance

Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in

emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility

assistance.

Referral Assistance

Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services

outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program.

Community Outreach

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings,

informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal

and Non-Tribal communities.

For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES

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

LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK.

WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM

our Foster Care Committee. If you are interested in becoming part of our

team, please send a letter to the Secretary that states your interest in

becoming a member of our Committee.

FOSTER CARE

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Complex, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee,

OK 73801.

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social problems. The story of Native

American people is a complicated

one marked by significant trauma

and atrocities. Often times this

trauma consisted of the removal

of abuse which happened to

these young and vulnerable children in many of these schools resulted in

overwhelming intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief. This trauma which

interrupted the ability to parent has led directly to the most current social

problems that plague Native American communities today including alcohol/

drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse and parenting

deficiencies. All of these problems have contributed to the break-down of

the family unit, leading to the removal of large numbers of Native American

youth from their families. The journey of healing and breaking the cycles which

have been put in place by the historical trauma experienced by generations of

Native Americans requires that the cultural identity for so long denied to these

children be returned. Native American youth have two distinct influences, that

of their family of origin and that of their caregivers. Absentee Shawnee Tribal

Foster Care is in need of homes for children that are in our child welfare system.

Your participation in being a foster parent helps to ensure that these children

have positive connections to their culture which in helps nurture a positive

sense of identification as a Native American. By being willing to do this, you

can be a valuable part of the healing journey that will help strengthen this

next generation of Absentee Shawnee children; in turn, helping those children

become the parents that their children will need them to be. Our children are

our future, what will we have our future be? Will you, as Absentee Shawnee

member, do your part if you are able?

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT, PLEASE CONTACT

JULIANN WILSON ICW/CPS/FOSTER CARE AT 275-4030, EXT. 133.

Racial disproportionality is defined as the over-or

under-representation of certain groups (e.g. racial/

ethnic, gender, age) relative to the group’s proportion

in the general population. Reports conducted in

2008 showed that, compared to other groups, Native

American children were:

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3 times more likely to be referred to CPS

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biological homes

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Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over

two years

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Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in

guardianships

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Less likely to be reunited with their biological

parents

The sad reality is that there are not enough culturally appropriate homes for these

children, resulting in the placement of Native American children in homes that do not

share their cultural heritage or traditions. We want to place “our tribal” children in our

own homes, to do this we need tribal members to open their homes and their hearts.

Are you willing to open your heart? Are you willing to open your home?

If so, please contact Julie Wilson ICW/FC/CPS 878-4702 (ext. 133).

WHAT IS A FOSTER CARE WORKER?

Foster care caseworker training involves completing a bachelor's

degree program in social work through a college or university.

Students take courses in psychology, abnormal psychology,

sociology, economics, ethics, child welfare policies and complete a

supervised internship.

The child’s Foster Care Worker needs to be a partner with the foster

parents to ensure that each child receives the full spectrum of

services provided and/or arranged by the Department.

Some aspects of this relationship include the following:

• Sharing information on an ongoing basis regarding the

child’s individual needs, family situation and adjustment to the

foster home

• Encouraging the foster parents to participate in the total

service planning process

• Providing the foster parents the opportunity to discuss the

child’s progress and any unmet needs which they assess

• Providing the foster parent with information, support,

guidance and referrals to other professionals on the child’s

behalf

• Helping the foster family, when necessary, to identify and

obtain services for the foster child; e.g., medical, educational

• Ensuring that the foster family, on the child’s behalf, has

access to all financial resources available to the child while in

foster care.

A Foster Care Worker works in conjunction with Tribal Courts,

Tribal Law Enforcement, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other county

services. Indian Child Welfare’s goal is to ensure the safety of our

tribal children when they placed in foster care. The homes that our

tribal children are placed in must complete Child Welfare Background

Check, OSBI Background Check, Income Verification, Home Study,

and a Physical. Our AST foster homes are licensed by our Foster

Care Committee.

Foster Care Payments are as follows:

0-5 age $14.73 day $441.97 month

6-12 age $17.12 day $513.57 month

12 and over $19.30 day $579.13 month

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE P A Y M E N T, A L L THE A B O V E

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O N CE PROCESSED STATE P A Y M E N T W I L L B E ISSUED .

This is just a little information on what type of work a foster care

worker performs on a daily basis. If you are interested in becoming

a foster home, please call 405-878-4030 ext. 133.

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PROCUREMENT

Governor Edwina

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

PROCUREMENT

Twila

................................6307

6307 Genevieve

Genevieve

Foster

.................................

Asaycia

Clayton

...................................

Foster

.................................

62826282

Twila Parker

Parker ................................

Asaycia

Clayton

...................................

6291 6

Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269 Amy Hilderbrand ............................... 6280 Sheelby Thorpe ....................................6

Hilderbrand ............................... 6280 Sheelby Thorpe ....................................6244

Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269 Amy

Courtney Green .................................. 6300 Kayla Ketakea ......................................6

Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson........... 6253 Courtney Green .................................. 6300 Kayla Ketakea ......................................6281

Jenny Ware ........................................ 6279

Lt.Governor

Gibson........... 6253

Andy

WarriorIsaac

..............................

6309 Jenny

62796265 REALTY

HollyWare

Davis........................................

.........................................

REALTY

Andy

Warrior

..............................

6309

Mary Billy..................................... 6267 Holly

Davis

.........................................

62656320 Cecil Wilson .........................................6

David Deer ...........................................

Wilson

.........................................

6246 6

MaryMiller

Billy.....................................

Tsotaddle

.......................................

Scott

(BIA Spec.) ..................6267

6325 David Deer ........................................... 6320 Cecil Lea

Twyla Blanchard ................................ 6233

(Probate) ..................................................

Lea Tsotaddle

.......................................6248 6

Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) .................. 6325 Jennifer Hernandez ........................... 6228

Secretary John R. Johnson ......... 6289 Twyla Blanchard ................................ 6233

(Probate) .................................................. 6247

ShemaHernandez

Lincoln ....................................

Alvina

Barnes

6275 Jennifer

........................... 62286250 SOCIAL SERVICES

Secretary

John...............................

R. Johnson ......... 6289

Vivianna

Wilhelm

..............................

6397

Jeff

Gibson

...................................

6256

Alvina Barnes ............................... 6275 Shema Lincoln .................................... 6250 SOCIAL

Annie

Wilson (Director) .........................6

SERVICES

Misty Griffith

Sujata

Sturm

................................6256

6306 Vivianna

Wilhelm.....................................

.............................. 63976290

Jeff Gibson

...................................

Glenna Jones ...................................... 6338

6225

AnnieTWilson

(Director) .........................

AX COMMISSION

/ TAG

Misty Griffith ..................................... 6290

Treasurer Leah Bates .................. 6239 Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385 Alicia Engler.........................................6

OMMISSION

TAG

Battise/..........................................

Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240 Glenna Jones ...................................... 6338 TAX CTara

HUMAN

RESOURCES

Sandra

Burnett

................................... 6385 AliciaShelby

Engler

.........................................

6257 6

Treasurer

Leah

Bates

..................

6239

Kabalan ....................................

Representative Ken Blanchard ... 6287 Cheri Hardeman ................................. 6252

Tara Battise ..........................................6237

DonnaPonkilla

Longhorn

.......................... 6240

Diane

..............................

6335 HUMAN

RESOURCES

Elizabeth

Clark .................................. 6296 TERO

Shelby Kabalan ....................................6258

Rachael

Lankford

..............................

Hardeman

.................................

62526222 Jeff Gibson ...........................................6

Representative Ken Blanchard ... 6287 Cheri

Arlene Herrera

...................................

Clark ..................................

62966346

TEROTITLE VI

RECEPTIONIST

Diane Ponkilla .............................. 6335 Elizabeth

Casey Lankford

Adams ......................................

.............................. 62226337

Lea Bettelyoun..................................... 4030 Rachael

Jeff Gibson

...........................................

6284

Thomasine

(Doss) Owings (DIR)

........6

Arlene

Herrera

...................................

6346

ICW

Johnnie

Mae

Bettelyoun

......................

ECEPTIONIST

ATTORNEY

TITLE VI

Adams

......................................

63376375 Donna Butler ........................................6

Ronelle

Baker

......................................

Lea Campbell

Bettelyoun......................................

..................................... 4030

Ray

6313 Casey

Thomasine

(Doss) Owings (DIR) ........6227

Julie Wilson ........................................ 6376

Robert Schoolfield ...............................6

ICW

Johnnie

Mae

Bettelyoun

......................6272 6

CAOURT

TTORNEY

.............................................................. 6377 Ted Watson

..........................................

Kathy

Brock (Court

Clerk) ................6313

6241 Ronelle Baker ...................................... 6375 Donna Butler ........................................6270

Ray Campbell

......................................

LITTLE

AXE

RESOURCE CENTER 6376 Robert

OTHER

EXTENSIONS

Jarrod Vasquez ................................... 6336 Julie

Wilson

........................................

Schoolfield

...............................6270

Bucky

LittleCharley

.................... 585-8310 Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm.................................6

COURT

..............................................................

6377

Ted

Watson

..........................................

6270

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Bldg. 1 Break Rm.................................6

Brock

(Court

Clerk)

................

6241

Kathy

Receptionist ......................................... 6243 LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER

Gov.

Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .......................6

EXTENSIONS

OTHER

Jarrod Vasquez

Leonard

Longhorn...................................

.................................6336

6310 MAINTENANCE

Fam.

Svcs.

Conf. Rm. ..........................

Bucky

LittleCharley

....................

585-8310

Bldg.

Conf.

Rm.................................

6294 6

Carol

6319 Cecil Walker ........................................ 6316 Finance Conference Rm ......................6

CULT.Butler

/ GIFT SHOP

PRES. .........................................

Duke

Blanchard

...........................

585-3669

Bldg.

Break

Rm.................................

6305

Reta

Harjo

...........................................

6249

Colleen Butler ...................................... 6340

Receptionist ......................................... 6243 Stephen Fife ......................................... 6234

Gov.

Bldg.

Conf.

Rm.

.......................

6330

THER

NTITIES

OLL

REE

Tracy Wind.......................................... 6324 MAINTENANCE

Leonard Longhorn ................................. 6310

Bank

..........................

Fam. All

Svcs.Nations

Conf. Rm.

..........................

6311273-0

(Gift Shop Manager) .................................. 6323 Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac

Cecil Walker ........................................ 6316

Carol Butler ......................................... 6319

ASEDA..........................................

Conference Rm ......................6236878-6

..............................................................

6245 Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca Finance

Reta Harjo ........................................... 6249

Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3

Colleen

...................................... 6340

Gift

ShopButler

..............................................

6273 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance

Stephen

FifeLevi

.........................................

62346331

ENTITIES

FREE

OTHER

& TOLL

Nanaeto,

Littlecreek ...................

Brendle

Corner

............................

447-3

Tracy

Wind

..........................................

6324

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac

Building

Blocks

...........................

878-0

All

Nations

Bank

..........................

273-0202

(Gift

Shop

Manager)

..................................

6323

Heather Napier .................................... 6264 MIS

(Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla

)

John

Mann,

Kevin

Kaseca

ASEDA..........................................

878-6782

.............................................................. 6245 Bettelyoun,

Rico Coon ............................................ 6328 Housing ......................................... 273-1

DGift

OMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance

Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341

Shop .............................................. 6273 Michael Berry...................................... 6303

Human Resources ........................ 275-1

Kimberly Stephens .............................. 6277 Nanaeto,

Levi

Littlecreek

...................

6331

Brendle

Corner ............................ 447-3372

Josh Gibson ......................................... 6329

Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4

COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Jackie

Denny

.......................................

6326 Nishant Shrestha ................................. 6327

Building

Blocks ........................... 878-0633

Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7

Heather

Napier

....................................

Linda

Gouge

(Sexual

Assault Adv) ...........6264

6298 MIS

Briana Ponkilla)

(Billie

Thompson,

Media ............................................

598-1

OEH

Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6333 Rico

Coon ............................................ 6328 Housing

.........................................

273-1050

(Sherman

Tiger,

Derek Hilderbrand)

OMESTIC

IOLENCE

AMILY

ERVICES

Ken Jones

.............................................

DV Advocate........................................ 6224 Michael

Berry......................................

63038845

Human

Resources.....................................

........................ 275-1468214-4

OEH/OEP

Kimberly

Stephens

.............................. 6277

Jarrod

Lloyd

.......................................

Lacey

Carey

.........................................

6315 Josh

Gibson

.........................................

63298844

Police

Dept.

.................

275-3200

/ 275-3

Indian

Child

Welfare

...................

878-4702

Jackie Denny ....................................... 6326 Nishant

DakotaShrestha

Blanchard

...............................

.................................

63278843

EDUCATION

Thunderbird

Casino NRM..........

Country

Kitchen Restaurant

...... 366-7220360-9

Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ........... 6298 Evelyn Pablito ..................................... 8847

Admin Asst./Rec .................................. 6255 Rebecca Diven ..................................... 8848

Casino ...........................

MediaShawnee

............................................

598-1279273-2

OEH

MelissaSpoon

Lopez.......................................

...................................... 6333

Tresha

6242

Tribal

Store

(Little Axe).................. 364-0

(Sherman

Tiger,

Derek

Hilderbrand)

Jones.............................................

DV Advocate........................................ 6224 Ken

POLICE

DEPT............... 275-3200 / 8845

275-3432

OEH/OEP

214-4235

LITTLE.....................................

AXE CLINIC

ELacey

LECTION

COMMISSION

.......................................

88446302

Carey

......................................... 6315 Jarrod

BradLloyd

Gaylord

(Chief).............................

Medical .............................................

PoliceClinic

Dept.- .................

275-3200 / 275-3432 447Emily Longman ................................... 6271 Dakota

Ric Mantooth

Blanchard.......................................

............................... 88436278

After hours..................................................... 447EDUCATION

Thunderbird

Casino

NRM.......... 360-9270 307Richard

Reeves....................................

Clinic - Dental

................................................

Evelyn

Pablito

..................................... 88476266

ENROLLMENT

Admin Asst./Rec .................................. 6255 Rebecca

Diabetes

..........................................................

Shawnee

Casino

...........................

273-2679 360Jason

Brinker

......................................

6259

Diven ..................................... 8848

Joshua Littleaxe .................................. 6288

....................................................... 292Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242 Scott Wilson......................................... 6232

TribalPharmacy

Store

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

Resource Center ............................................ 364StevenDEPT

Crisp

........................................

POLICE

...............

275-3200 / 275-34326278 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

LECTION

COMMISSION

HEORSE

SHOE

BEND

James Woolbright

...............................

(Chief).............................

63026278

HAWNEE.............................................

CLINIC

Clinic -SMedical

447-0300

(After

Program

Director)

EmilySchool

Longman

...................................

6271 RicTravis

Dinwiddie

.................................

Mantooth

.......................................

62786278

Clinic.....................................................

(Bldg. 17) .............................................

After hours

447-0498 878Edwina Butler-Wolfe .......................... 6308 Joseph Abbiss ...................................... 6278

.......................................................

Richard Reeves.................................... 6266 Clinic -Pharmacy

Dental ................................................

307-9704 878ENROLLMENT

Stuart

Rollette .............................. 585-1346

Toll free ................................................1-866-742Gov.

Gov.

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

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

Joshua Littleaxe .................................. 6288 Jason Brinker ...................................... 6259 Pharmacy ....................................................... 292-9530

Scott Wilson......................................... 6232

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

CORRECTIONS?

E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

Steven Crisp ........................................

6278 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)

HORSE SHOE BEND

James Woolbright ............................... 6278 SHAWNEE CLINIC

(After School Program Director)

Travis Dinwiddie ................................. 6278

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

Edwina Butler-Wolfe .......................... 6308 Joseph Abbiss ...................................... 6278 Clinic

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

Stuart Rollette .............................. 585-1346

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

Treas

Secretary Lt.Lt.

Gov.

Rep. Rep.

Treas

Secretary

Gov.

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