# 2-3 ExEcutivE committEE’s REpoRts (2017) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Afe100178a3c87ab7 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text JanuaRy 2017 “Among The Shawnee” insiDE tHis issuE 2-3 ExEcutivE committEE’s REpoRts 4 EnRollmEnt DEpaRtmEnt 5 ElDERs council 7 REalty DEpaRtmEnt 8-9 ElEction commission 10 ast HEaltH systEm 12-13 EmERgEncy managEmEnt 15 titlE vi mEnu 16-17 EDucation DEpaRtmEnt Volume 28 No. 1 18 BuilDing Blocks 20-21 JanuaRy BiRtHDays 24-25 DiaBEtEs & WEllnEss 34 BRoWnfiElD REsponsE pRogRam 37 fostER caRE Absentee Shawnee Tribe Christmas Movie Event Pictured: AST Treasurer Leah Bates, Dakota Blanchard, Twila Blanchard, AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Twila Parker. More photos from the event inside on page 19. Executive Committee Edwina Butler-Wolfe Governor Isaac Gibson Lt. Governor John Johnson Secretary Leah Bates Treasurer Anthony Johnson Representative Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com Governor’s Report Hello friends, neighbors, relatives and Tribal members at large! I hope that each of you and your family members had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. The cold weather has hit us hard here in Shawnee and in Oklahoma at large. The temperatures have been bitterly cold – 8 degrees as our low so far. This type of cold has brought on an onset of maintenance concerns here at the tribe – frozen pipes, leaking roofs and a number of other maintenance problems related to the age of our buildings and the condition they are in. Yesterday I saw the Lt. Governor and several of his Maintenance crew out running ‘snakes’ to clear out sewage back up in several of our buildings. These efforts are appreciated and hopefully the long standing needs of the tribe’s buildings will begin to be taken care of. • • Jennifer Harman and Scott Miller. (E-AS-2016-50) The Negotiation Team is composed of some individuals who have limited to no prior experience in negotiating Compacts. Authorized and approved the offices of the Treasurer and the Secretary to serve as the Executive Committee members with liaison powers between the EC and the AST Health Authority, Inc. and LiSiWiNwi Health, Inc. and removed all EC oversight authority from the tribe and gave it to the Health Board(s). (E-AS-2016-51) Approved hiring Troy Little Axe of Legal Advocates for Indian Country, LLP for the purpose of providing a legal opinion of counsel on behalf of the AST in relation to the Joint Venture project refinance by LiSiWiNwi Health, Inc. and the AST. (E-AS-2016-52) This legal group is the same one the tribe chose not to renew their AG contract in 2013. Mr. Little Axe previously served as a health board member during the time his firm was legal counsel for the Health Board(s). Per Capita The Ramah Navajo settlement funds have been disbursed as a onetime per capita payment to eligible tribal members. If you should have any questions please direct those to John R. Johnson, Secretary, at 405-2754030, Ext. 6289 or Leah Bates, Treasurer, at 405-275-4030, Ext. 6239. I Movie for AST Children My Office sponsored a movie for children and youth ages 0 to 18. This express my thanks to the Finance and Enrollment staff for getting these movie took place at the Shawnee Cinema 8 on December 11th. There were actions taken care of. 329 that showed up. Last year we had 160 this is a marked increase. Every Noteworthy Resolutions year we have a re-occurring issue. What I encountered this year was that A Special Executive Committee Meeting was called on November 29, we have tribal members who have a blended family which may have both 2016 by the Lt. Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Representative. At this AST and non-AST children within it. It is difficult to turn a child aside meeting they (excluding me) endorsed the following resolutions: from these families, yet, we contract each year to make the movie available • The Absentee Shawnee Tribe approving the provision of prescription for only AST children and tribal membership is checked. I understand drug services to Non-Indian beneficiaries limited to employees and that some families are willing to pay for these additional family members their families with insurance coverage provided through the tribal yet this is an exclusive tribal event that appropriate and adequate notice is policy. (E-AS-2016-49) given that ONLY AST children and a guardian/or parent may attend with • Authorized approving and establishing a Compact Negotiation them. I apologize, if by following this rule, that there may be those who Committee to re-negotiate the Self-Governance Compact between become offended. If there are late arrivals then they can receive their gift the AST & USA naming the Executive Committee members and the cards but may not be able to attend the movie as this is the theatre’s rule that following individuals as members of the Negotiation Team: Mark once the bill is paid (based on the attendee’s at the beginning of the movie) Rogers, Marla Throckmorton, Melpherd Switch, Alyssa Campbell, then the movie is closed. 2 Director’s Meetings I have often been asked by tribal members within the community on whether we have Director meeting’s here at the tribe. I tell them ‘yes’, however, not all EC or their Directors attend these. I cannot authorize Directors under the oversight of other EC to attend these. Yet, they are beneficial in answering the questions and challenges that is faced within our tribal communities. I have decided to list each Department who attends our monthly Director meetings so that you are aware of who is vested in learning about the needs and meeting the challenges of serving you, our tribal members. This month the following Departments attended: MIS, Education, Title VI, Chief of Police, Media, Health, Building Blocks, AST Housing Authority, Enrollment We have nine Divisions at the Tribe under EC oversight. Those Department Directors who attended fall under two of those nine. The Health Corporation(s) are now under Board Authority. In Conclusion I have 5 months left in Office and I find each day eventful and full of possibilities. My door is always open (unless I am in a meeting or at a meeting) and I welcome your visits. Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for the Future (BFF) - united and together! Thank you for your support. Other Topics/Expressions Happy Birthday & Anniversary To those who have had a birthday or anniversary I extend my warmest regards. Condolences To those families who may have lost a family member this month I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. Meetings Attended Red Earth Museum Christmas Tree Reception NOVEMBER 2016 14-17th DOT Rulemaking Minneapolis, MN 21st Directors Meeting 22nd Building Blocks Thanksgiving Dinner 23rd Employee Thanksgiving Dinner at Thunderbird Casino 24-25th Thanksgiving Break 28th TSA Meeting 29th Executive Committee Meeting Native American Children‘s benefit-Rose State College Woodland Park Veterans Wall Dedication - Shawnee, OK DECEMBER 2016 3rd White Turkey Band Meeting 5th Travel to Alabama DOT Meeting (Travel problems) 6-7th Annual Leave 9th Special TEC Shareholders Meeting 10th 11:00 am Woodland Park Veterans Wall Dedication, Shawnee Red Earth Museum Christmas Tree Reception, OKC Native American Children’s Benefit – Rose State College, MWC 11th Absentee Shawnee Children Christmas Movie 14th Veterans Christmas Dinner Warrior Room Thunderbird Casino 16th White Turkey Christmas Dinner OutBack Restaurant 21st CTSA Meeting DOT Negotiated Rulemaking Committee This month the DOT FAST Act Negotiated Rulemaking Committee meeting was to be held in Alabama. However, due to weather and flight issues I did not get to attend. I later learned the meeting had to be cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. Hopefully, the weather will allow for Committee members to attend the next meeting. The next meeting date and locations has not been set yet. If you are interested in learning more about the FAST Act DOT TTSGP Negotiated Rulemaking Committee this information may be found at: flh. fhwa.dot.gov 3 Enrollment Department To all tribal members, Enrollment would like to say that we hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enrollment would like to remind all tribal members of exactly what the enrollment department’s duties are. Enrollment is established to receive and process enrollment applications and research applications. Those applications are located on the tribal website as well as our office. We also are revising our policies and looking to improve them. At this moment in time we will no longer be making copies of vital records such as: birth certificates, death certificates, and social security cards. These documents are vital and we cannot assure that they are being used appropriately when copies are made; these copies also cost the enrollment department to print. All of these items are accessible through vital statistics. This is how we will operate until further notice. Another reminder is that in past newsletters we have informed all tribal members that they need to update their information. That is more vital now than ever. To receive the per cap check you must have all your information updated through our office. If you need to update your address there is a form on the tribal website that you need to fill out and turn into our office. If you need to make a name change you must fill out the same form for the address update and provide supporting documents to change your name on the tribal roll. As for the per cap it has been brought to enrollment’s attention that many members believe that enrollment handles certain services as well as the disbursement of the per cap. We do not handle anything for the per cap. Enrollment only provides your name, address, and enrollment number to different departments within the tribe that are providing you services. We do not handle anything for housing, education, and or social services. Enrollment is solely for the purposes of membership and processing CDIB Cards, applications for membership and research. We would like to refer you to whomever you are trying to reach. For the per cap please feel free to contact the Secretary’s office. For Education matters please contact Tresha Spoon in Education. For Social Services please contact Annie Wilson. Any housing questions please call 405-273-1050 On a different note enrollment is still making some major changes. We will soon be converting to appointments only and only taking walk-ins on certain days. This is for enrollment to have better efforts in helping you. We have many tribal members that make quite a trip to come to our office and this is our way of making sure that the office will be open when you arrive. Soon we will be able to process your card for payments when purchasing your CDIB. We want to provide an updated and efficient service for our members. To: Matthew Miners AST Tribal Youth I would like to thank you for the Christmas Card That you and your Mom and Dad sent. It was nice to hear from you, I am glad to hear that you read our Tribal newsletter at a very young age. I would like to wish you and your Mom and Dad a Happy New Year! Best regards, Edwina Butler-Wolfe Governor Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Oklahoma 4 Elders Council AST Elders Council attending Red Earth Museum Reception in Oklahoma City on December 10, 2016. About 14 elders attended. We appreciate all who took the time to attend! Niyawa. Thanks. AST Elders Council made 30 baskets with donations by the Executive Committee members, LSWN/ASTHA health programs, and elder members. We appreciate all donations so very much! These elders who receives this baskets will be happy. Niyawa! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY THE OFFICE LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA. WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM 5 Tax Collections FY-2016 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS FY-2016 (thru 11/30/2016)YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (Thru 11/30/16) TAX CATEGORY Congratulations Abbe!!!! JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES TOTAL COLLECTED Sales (6%) $6,629.54 $5,925.93 $6,695.50 $1,102.06 $11,858.67 $3,055.61 $5,189.41 $233.28 $406.29 $4,533.76 $4,285.55 Gaming % of free cash $100,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $150,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 Employee (1%) $20,005.91 $10,776.88 $7,398.58 $10,826.58 $14,605.02 $10,799.58 $11,170.30 $7,282.34 $7,690.76 $13,470.79 $22,690.04 Severance (8%) $2,266.67 $1,609.65 $460.78 $919.02 $461.01 $2,698.05 $2,232.26 $1,290.78 $2,064.62 $1,369.93 $1,116.17 Motor Vehicle $10,173.81 $16,449.81 $16,519.87 $15,797.40 $12,420.36 $12,691.64 $16,578.05 $12,503.02 $12,592.24 $11,354.00 $13,675.35 Tobacco Refund $7,107.73 $1,052.86 $7,697.88 $17,197.56 $14,653.05 $16,595.49 $15,084.70 $13,025.59 $15,117.38 $12,240.89 $10,491.83 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $49,915.60 $2,000,000.00 $136,716.78 $16,488.94 $150,755.55 $130,264.96 $146,183.66 $285,815.13 $238,772.61 $195,842.62 $203,998.11 $145,840.37 $200,254.72 $234,335.01 $287,871.29 $242,969.37 $302,258.94 $0.00 $2,484,141.83 $105.00 $0.00 $1,982.41 0.08% TOTAL COLLECTIONS $146,407.11 $285,960.13 $239,072.61 $196,117.62 $204,063.11 $146,045.37 $200,374.72 $234,556.47 $287,993.79 $243,169.37 $302,363.94 $0.00 $2,486,124.24 100% Family of Faith Christian School 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS! TOTAL TAXES Miscellaneous $223.45 $145.00 $300.00 $275.00 $65.00 $205.00 $120.00 $221.46 $122.50 $200.00 2.01% 80.45% 5.50% 0.66% 6.06% 5.24% Song Demo Studio Services Available I can make a sound track for you’re songs, or offer song writing help. Also for those Abbe that likeOwings singing Karaoke, I can - 8Th Grade change the keys to your tracks. Basketball Champ AST Tribal Member Abbe Owings, An 8th grad ♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings I can transfer your old LP albums to modern CD’s and clean themof &Fmuch more. aith C hristian School. On February 13th ,2016 February 13th, 2016, basketball team On won the OCSSA Abbe For free estimate call orclass text; 2A STATE Owings and the 8th grade girls CHAMPIONSHIP!!! basketball team took state at the Phil Bradley (405) 585-8801 OCSSA 2A class state championship Congratulations Abbe!!!! PROUD MOMMA-­‐Dos Owings Honoring Our Past With Promise for Our Future LIFE is Beautiful Living Meth Free 10 6 Realty Department Reminder: • All trust land transactions must come through the Realty Office. • Sales and/or any other trust land transactions must be authorized by the Realty Department and approved by the BIA. • Any trust land transactions not involving the Realty Department are invalid. • Please keep addresses current with the Office of the Special Trustee for Indians @ 1-888-678-6836. This will allow proper notification to be made to landowners on new leases and other information. • Please keep addresses current with the Absentee Shawnee Enrollment Department. This allows the Realty Department to cross-reference landowner addresses with the OST. • lease visit www.indiantrust.com whereabouts unknown/Oklahoma/Absentee Shawnee Tribe, to see if you or your relatives are on this list. • Gift deed transactions will take time to get approved from the BIA. • Negotiated sales must follow the proper procedures to ensure the transaction is considered for approval. • A family member of a deceased landowner must initiate the probate process. If anyone has any questions, please contact the Realty Department @ (405) 275-4030. PROBATE MISSION STATEMENT The primary mission of the Division of the Probate is to compile inventories of the Indian Trust Assets and family information, and to coordinate the timely distribution of trust assets with the Office of Hearings and Appeals, Land Titles and Records Office and the Office of Special Trustee. The Division of Probate gathers information regarding decedent’s family and property and prepares it for adjudication by the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA). After OHA issues a probate order the Division works with other trust offices, such as the Office of Special Trustee for American Indians and the Land Titles and Records Office to distribute assets. In order for this to happen, the family of the decedent will need to contact the Absentee Shawnee Real Estate Division (Probate) to start the probate process. Should you have any questions, please contact Lea Tsotaddle at 405-275-4030 ext. 6248. 7 Election Commission The following positions will be open for the elections in 2017. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Position Governor Secretary Filing Fee $590.00 $590.00 Term Two (2) Years Two (2) Years ELECTION COMMISSION: Position Election Commissioner Election Secretary Commission Member #2 Filing Fee $174.00 $174.00 $215.00 Term Two (2) Year (unexpired) Two (2) Year (unexpired) Three (3)Year Fee Amount: Basic fee (Executive Committee $500.00 and Election Commission $125.00) plus $40.00 Alcohol test, $25.00 Drug test and $25.00 MVR. QUALIFICATIONS: A) An enrolled member of the tribe. B) An eligible voter for purposes of voting in tribal elections. C) Must be twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of the election for which he/she desires to be a candidate. D) Physically reside within the following Counties: Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, McClain, Garvin, Pontotoc, Seminole, Lincoln or Okfuskee. E) In cases where a prospective candidate has been convicted of a felony, such person shall not be eligible for consideration as a candidate until at least five (5) years have passed following completion of the penalty for such conviction(s). F) Not more than one (1) member of an immediate family shall be elected to the same tribal elective body except when running as a candidate for the same elective position. SPECIFIC/ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS for candidates running for Elective Office may be imposed if approved by tribal referendum. A) An elected official has to complete the term of office to which he/she was elected before running for another position on the same elective body unless the position is in the same election year. B) In order to ensure the rights of tribal members and potential candidates, the Election Commission may find that a candidate is ineligible for office if it is established by the Election Commission, in accordance with due process procedures that provide for a hearing and an opportunity to be heard, that the potential candidate has previously violated the Oath of Office; and the aforementioned administrative ruling of the Election Commission may be appealed to the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Court or, further, the Election Commission may appeal to Absentee Tribal Court. C) In order to ensure the rights of tribal members and elected officials, the Election Commission may find an elected official has violated the Oath of Office if it is established by an administrative ruling of the Election Commission in accordance with due process procedures that provide for a hearing and an opportunity to be heard and such administrative ruling of the Election Commission may be appealed to the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Court or, further, the Election Commission may appeal to the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Court. D) If it is has been determined by the Election Commission or a Court of Law, by clear and convincing evidence, that a potential candidate and/or an elected official has violated the Oath of Office, they will be eliminated as a candidate until such time that five (5) years has passed after such determination and all Court orders and obligations are met. E) Must have a Valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License. F) Must have a Negative Result on a Drug and Alcohol test. G) Must have a High School Diploma or GED. 8 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 March 18, 2017. I cannot physically be present to cast my Vote at the March 18, 2017 Primary 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 February 26, 2017 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. ______________________________________________________________________________ ELECTION COMMISSION USE ONLY Received: _____________________ Approved:____________________ Disapproved: _______________ If Disapproved (reason): _________________________________________________________________ Denial Letter Mailed:___________________________ Ballot Mailed:_____________________________ _______________________________________ Election Commission/Representative 9 AST HeAlTH SySTem - JAnuAry 2017 Last year, 2016 was a breakout year for your AST Health System! We’ve increased patient care and access to more services, more reliably, for more tribal members, generating more employment opportunities and revenue for the health programs than has ever been achieved in the tribe’s history within its health programs! We added thousands of new patients to our services; saw a huge return of AST members coming back to their health system, as well as maintaining great customer service and patient satisfaction scores! This year, the health system was also honored on a variety of levels (systemwide, individuals and board members) with awards by the OK State Health Department’s Healthy Business program and the AARP’s Tribal Elder Honors to national excellence awards from the Medical Group Management Association and the Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). We completed a 12 ½ journey to being Nationally Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) securing one of the highest certification scores they’ve ever issued to a newly accredited institution. We also have seen unprecedented patient services expansion never before seen by your health system, with more renovation projects and growth by the tribe, becoming the largest program within all of the AST Programs overseen by the tribe! We hope everyone has a prosperous and Happy New Year, and continued good health in the year to come – we are strong and great because of our patients and our staff, thank you for your dedicated support! We are thankful and very proud of our outstanding star performers this month and thank them all for their contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe! Employee of the month in December for health was Dara Thorpe, Behavioral Health Director; the team of the month was the AST Health System’s Behavioral Health Clinic! The special leadership recognition award was presented to Dr. Sean Whelan, Behavioral Health Medial Director. The AST Behavioral Health Staff have worked tirelessly to expand hours and services to all of our patients, and we appreciate the leadership and teamwork by the entire staff in never stopping to reach for the stars! Our AST Health System strives to make your health its top priority, and you all make a difference for our health system and the health and wellness of all of our patients! We will announce the Employee of the Year for 2016 in February’s article once we’ve finished voting (voting ongoing as of the deadline of the newspaper). Additional health related information: • PlusCare Clinic/Little Axe area has the ability to treat non-life threatening illnesses and injuries on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed). This service is extended to enrolled AST tribal members and other IHS eligible Native Americans who are the ages of 2 years and up. If you are a new (AI/AN) patient to our health system and are in need of our PlusCare services, please bring with you, your CDIB card, a second form of identification, social security card and health insurance card(s), if available. The location is 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK (former Little Axe Clinic-near Thunderbird Casino/Norman). The phone number is (405)4470477. Hours of operation are M-F 9 AM to 9 PM with last walk-in accepted at 8:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM and holidays are 9 AM to 5 PM (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas) with last walk-in patient accepted at 4:30 PM. • Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours/Shawnee area has the ability to treat non-life threatening illnesses and injuries on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed). This service is extended to enrolled AST tribal members, Native American Veteran’s, IHS eligible Native Americans, Medicaid/SoonerCare pediatric patients, and BCBS covered AST non-Native employees who are the ages of 2 years and up. If you are a new patient to our health system and are in need of our extended hours services, please bring with you, your CDIB card, a second form of identification, social security card and health insurance card(s), if available. The location is 2029 South Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK. The phone number is (405)878-5850. Hours of operation are M-F 5 PM to 9 PM with last walk-in accepted at 8:30 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM with last walk-in accepted at 4:30 PM and closed Sundays and holidays. • Emergency Dental Clinic is available every Monday from 8 AM to 11:30 AM at the Little Axe Health Center. Patients will be evaluated on a first come, first serve basis and type of emergency care needed. Patients who have suffered trauma or present infection will be considered before other as well as established patients being considered before new patients. For more information, please call (405) 447-0300. • AST/Serviced Health System Native American Veterans: If you are currently receiving services with the area VA Medical Center, please contact us today to set up an appointment to have your services established with the AST Health System at either the Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-5850 or Little Axe Health Center (405) 4470300. • 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) 481-0815 to start intervention assistance for tribal youth. If it is an emergency or someone is at risk of harming themselves or others, please contact 911. • The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool continues to be a valuable tool with helping you decide what you need to do for compliance with the act. Please see the ACA tab at the ASTHA Health Program’s Website: http://www.asthealth.org/aca (Please visit our site today to find out what you need to do to protect yourself and your family)! • Emergency After Hours Pharmacy: If you experience an emergent issue after hours and receive a prescription that needs to be filled that same evening, AST Health has provided access for Tribal members only at three (3) approved Wal-green locations in Shawnee and Norman. You will need to submit your prescription and it is mandatory to identify yourself with your AST CDIB card and other appropriate ID. Then they shall fill your prescription. You will have a 5-day limited fill on your prescription. Upon the first work/business day, you can have the remaining balance of your prescription(s) transferred to your AST pharmacy in either Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill your remaining balance. The three (3) AST Health approved Walgreen service locations are: 1427 North Harrison Street or at 600 Shawnee Mall Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma or 615 West Main Street, Norman, Oklahoma. The Little Axe Health Center Drive-Thru Pharmacy is also available for emergency fills, for tribal members only, from: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday - Friday, 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. 10 January 2017-Scheduled Closings DATE: TIME(S) CLOSED: January 2017-Scheduled Closings All Day All AST Health facilities CLOSED TIME(S) CLOSED: LOCATIONS: Sun., Jan 1st (NewDATE: Year’s Day) nd Sun.,2Jan 1st Mon., Jan. (New Year’s Day) (Holiday Observed) All Day All Day th 2nd Wed.,Mon., Jan. 4Jan. Noon toAll5 Day PM (Holiday Observed) of month) (1 Wed st th Wed., 4th Mon., Jan 16Jan. st (1 Wed (MLK Day)of month) Mon., Jan 16th (MLK Day) DATE: LOCATIONS: Noon All Dayto 5 PM All Day AST Healthfacilities facilitiesCLOSED CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9 AM to 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM) AllAll AST Health All AST Health facilities CLOSED All AST Health CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic AM topatient 5 PM (last patient *Shawnee Clinicfacilities Extended Hours re-OPENS 5 PM tillOPEN 9 PM9 (last at 8:30 PM)at 4:30 PM) *PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) All AST Health facilities CLOSED Clinic Extended Hoursexcept re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last9patient PM) patient at 4:30 PM) All*Shawnee AST Health facilities CLOSED PlusCare Clinic OPEN AM toat5 8:30 PM (last *PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) All AST Health facilities2017-Scheduled CLOSED except PlusCare February ClosingsClinic OPEN 9 AM to 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM) TIME(S) CLOSED: LOCATIONS: Closings All AST HealthFebruary facilities2017-Scheduled CLOSED Wed., Feb. 1st Noon to 5 PM *Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) (1st Wed of month) DATE: TIME(S) CLOSED: *PlusCare LOCATIONS: Clinic re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) All AST Health facilities CLOSED th Wed.,20Feb. 1st Mon., Feb. Noon Clinic Extended Hoursexcept re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last9patient PM) patient at 4:30 PM) All Dayto 5 PM All*Shawnee AST Health facilities CLOSED PlusCare Clinic OPEN AM toat5 8:30 PM (last st (1 WedDay) of month) (President’s *PlusCare Clinic re-OPENS 5 PM till 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM) Mon., Feb. 20th All Day or delay All AST Healthhealth facilitiesservices CLOSEDor except ClinicifOPEN 9 AM to 5 PMplease (last patient at 4:30 PM) **In the event of a weather cancellation affecting if youPlusCare are unsure health is closed, call ahead. (President’s Day) Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477 ***Also, closures/delays will be posted on affecting the Absentee Facebook wall and onplease www.asthealth.com’s homepage. **Inweather the event of a weather cancellation or delay healthShawnee services orTribal if youHealth are unsure if health is closed, call ahead. Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477 SMOKING CESSATION GROUP ***Also, weather closures/delays will be posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall and on www.asthealth.com’s homepage. Facilitator: Marvin Smith, LPC, LADC Little Axe Health Center’s Behavioral Health Department (405)447-0300 or (405)701-7987 This service is offered on Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Start date: To be determined (group dates are typically set once an adequate number of participants have signed up for services). • Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. • More than 16 million people have at least one disease caused by smoking. • Smokers are 30-40 times more likely to develop type II diabetes that non-smokers. • 5.6 million Children will die early due to smoking. Course objectives: • Understand the economical, medical, and social effects of cigarette consumption. • Gain knowledge of why people engage in tobacco use. • Establish personal consequences associated to your use. • Develop and gain coping skills to facilitate a smoke-free lifestyle. 11 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WINTER WEATHER SAFETY Winter weather presents many safety challenges and although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of falls on the ice or traffic crashes, you may also face potential indoor hazards. Being prepared and following safety precautions can help you stay safe and warm through the winter season. These simple, low-cost steps that individuals and families can take to be ready include setting aside emergency supplies, making a family emergency plan and staying informed about local conditions. The aftermath of a winter storm can have an impact on a community or region for days or weeks. Here are some tips to be ready for a winter storm or extreme cold: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Minimize outside activities. The elderly and very young should pay particular attention to not overexert themselves while shoveling snow or doing other outdoor tasks. The strain from the cold and the hard work could cause a heart attack. Dress in several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing, rather than a single layer of heavy clothing. Outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent. Wear a hat, mittens and sturdy waterproof boots, protecting your extremities. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs. Excessive exposure can lead to frostbite, which is damaging to body tissue that is frozen. Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and a pale appearance in extremities, such as fingers, toes, ear lobes or the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, seek medical help immediately. Hypothermia can occur in extreme cases. The warning signs are uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness and apparent exhaustion. If the person’s temperature drops below 95 degrees, seek immediate medical care. If you lose your heat, seal off unused rooms by stuffing towels in the cracks under the doors. At night, cover windows with extra blankets or sheets. Food provides the body with energy for producing its own heat. Make sure you have plenty of high-energy foods on hand. It is important to also have 1 gallon of drinking water per day for each member of your household. At least a 3-day supply of food and water is recommended. Consider your pets and livestock. They will need extra food and drinking water and shelter to help them stay warm as well. Be a good neighbor. Check with elderly or relatives and friends who may need additional assistance to ensure their safety. Keep space heaters at least three feet from other objects and never leave space heaters unattended. Test all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to make certain they are working properly. During a power outage, use flashlights as lighting sources. Avoid exertion as cold weather puts extra strain on your heart. Remember to stay hydrated as well. Make sure your home address is visible and take a few minutes to clear snow away from fire hydrants. When utilizing alternate heating sources, such as your fireplace, woodstove or space heater, take the necessary safety precautions. Keep a fire extinguisher handy; ensuring everyone knows how to use it properly. Use portable generators cautiously. Make sure they are operated only out-of-doors in a well ventilated area. Refuel a generator only after it has cooled. Do not connect your generator to your home’s electrical system except through an approved transfer switch installed in compliance with the local electrical code. Home caregivers should prepare a disaster supplies kit for any family member who cannot do so on their own. If this person receives home care, speak with the case manager to see what the agency’s role would be in the case of emergency at home or if evacuation is indicated. KNOW the TERMS Freezing Rain: rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads, walkways, trees, and power lines. Sleet: rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet also causes moisture on roads to freeze and become slippery. Winter Storm Watch: a winter storm is possible in the area. Tune to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for more information. Winter Storm Warning: a winter storm is occurring or will soon occur in the area. Blizzard Warning: sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 mile per hour or greater and considerable amounts of falling or blowing snow (reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile) are expected to prevail for a period of three hours or longer. Frost/Freeze Warning: below freezing temperatures are expected. TIPS FOR HAPPY MOTORING THIS WINTER • Make sure your car is properly tuned up and in good working order and that all fluids are filled to the proper levels. • Listen to winter weather advisories. Don’t get out unless absolutely necessary during inclement weather. • If you must travel during inclement weather, travel on main roads during the day and always allow more time for your travel due to wet, icy, or snow packed roads. • Slow down to allow more time for travel, keep a safe distance when driving behind other vehicles and snow plows. Remember to stay clear of the plow’s blind spots. Continued on next page 12 • • • • • • Buckle up. Wearing a seat belt is one of the easiest safety precautions you can take. Have a travel agenda and let someone know the agenda, when you depart, where you are along your expected travel route, and when you have arrived at your destination. Keep your fuel tank as full as possible at all times. Keep a cell phone with a fully charged battery with you along with extra batteries and a charger. Have an emergency supplies kit in your car including items such as: • Blankets • Extra layers of clothing • First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher • Gloves, winter hats, masks, parkas, heavy socks, and boots • Candles with a can type base and matches (lighters don’t always work in extremely cold conditions) • High energy foods, water, medications, and tissue paper • Flashlights and extra batteries • Shovel and ice scraper • Small bag of sand or kitty litter for generating traction under vehicle wheels • Miscellaneous tools (pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers pocket knife, tire • chains, booster cables, tow ropes, gas line antifreeze If you become stranded, Stay with your vehicle: • Keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow • Run the engine and heater about ten minutes every hour to keep warm. When the engine is running, open an upwind window slightly for ventilation and do not go to sleep while the engine is running • Tie a bright red or orange cloth to the radio antenna to signal help is needed • Exercise to maintain body heat but avoid overexertion Exercise to maintain body heat but avoid overexertion. • Be careful not to waste battery power but periodically turn inside lights on at night so work crews or rescuers can see you. • Sound three long blasts on your vehicle’s horn ten seconds apart, every 30 minutes EMERGENCY NUMBERS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE HEARTLINE EMERGENCY 911 211 Police, Fire, Ambulance State of Oklahoma TRIBAL POLICE TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER 405-275-3200 405-740-1562 (Cell) Absentee Shawnee Absentee Shawnee SHERIFF CITY POLICE CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 405-273-1727 405-273-2121 405-273-5272 405-273-2157 Pottawatomie County Shawnee Shawnee Pottawatomie County SHERIFF CITY POLICE HEALTH DEPT. 405-701-8888 405-321-1600 405-749-1591 Cleveland County Norman Cleveland County OG&E 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 13 14 Sunday Monday Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 1 2 8 9 15 16 AST Complex Closed Martin Luther King Jr Day 17 BBQ Pork Sandwich Onions, Pickles Chips Apricots 18 22 23 Cold Cut Sandwich LTOP Veggie Soup Mixed Fruit 24 Baked Fried Chicken Mashed Pot/Gravy Veggies Bread/Pudding 25 29 30 31 AST Complex Closed Chicken Stir Fry Egg Roll Pineapples Hamburger LTOP French Fries Cookie Beef Fingers Mashed pot/Gravy Tossed Salad Bread/Pudding 10 Tator Tot Casserole Green Beans Crisp 11 Chicken Pot Pie Mixed Veggies Biscuit Mixed Fruit Pinto Beans Steakfries Cornbread Cake Baked Chicken Scalloped Pot. Veggies Bread/Apple Chili Chez, Onions, Crackers Pears Thursday 5 Goulash Squash Bread Peaches 12 19 26 Tamales Refried Beans Spanish Rice Jell-O Hamburger Stroganoff Tossed Salad Plums Ribs Baked Beans Broccoli Mandarin Oranges Friday 6 13 20 27 Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit Grits Bacon Toast Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit Scrambled Eggs Ham English Muffin Fruit Saturday 7 14 21 28 Fish Mac & Chez Tossed Salad* Prunes NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! How time flies by!!! We hope your 2017 will be blessed with family, friends, and new adventures. If we have a winter keep yourself warm, still drink your water and if you must travel buckle up, charge your cell phone, gas your car up and have snacks just in case something happens and it could in just seconds. January 2, 2017 AST Complex will be closed to observe New Year’s Day- No lunch will be delivered or served January 16, 2017 AST Complex will be closed to observe Martin Luther King Jr Day- No lunch will be delivered or served If you have any questions, concerns or comments please feel free to contact us at: 405-275-4030 ext 6227 Absentee Shawnee Tribe – Severe Weather Policy effective December 2013 states: 2. PROVISIONS a. Prior to normal starting time it will be announced on one of the local television or radio channels that the Absentee Shawnee Tribe is open and/or closed based on weather severity. The Governor, and/or designee, will report to these channels: Channel 4, 5, 9, Fox 25; Radio- KTOK 1000; KOCK 1520 AM. Formerly the policy has been that when schools in Little Axe and Shawnee are closed then employees would be allowed administrative leave. This policy seeks to clarify on procedures and gives the decision making process back to the Tribe. b. On days when weather conditions worsen as the day progresses, the Governor or another Member of the Executive Committee may decide to close early. In such cases, a decision and an announcement will be made through email to all employees 15 Education Department AST Education Department: Big Jim Youth Awards We will begin taking applications for the 2016-17 Big Jim Youth Awards on January 1, 2017. High school seniors of both genders within the 50 United States are eligible to apply for these awards for the 2016-2017 school year. Applications will be accepted from January 1 to March 31, 2017 by US mail or email, official transcripts must be mailed. The official application form will be available in January 2017 at www.astribe.com under the Education Department. The $1,000.00 award is in the form of a scholarship to the college or university where the award recipient will attend for the fall 2017 semester. The scholarship must be used for the fall 2017 semester. We will begin accepting applications for the following awards: • • Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male and Female) Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male and Female) Individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving high school seniors. You may nominate yourself. Please refer to the application for required documents. Eligible nominations will be judged by a panel of (non-AST) experts assembled specifically for this purpose. The intent is to bring together an unbiased group of experts to evaluate the applicants in an impartial and unbiased environment. Their decisions are final with respect to all matters concerning these awards. Awards will be announced in May 2017. We encourage ALL Absentee Shawnee High School Seniors to apply. Award recipients will be recognized as the 2016-2017 Big Jim Academic Achievement Award winner or the Big Jim Athlete of the Year. In addition to this recognition the award recipients will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship to be used towards their education and the advancement of their career. Questions on these awards program should be addressed to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department c/o Tresha Spoon 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 405.275.4030 Ext 6242 youthaward@astribe.com 16 Education Department Applications accepted: Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Education Department 2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive (405) 275-4030 Ext. 6242 Toll free (800) 256-3341 youthaward@astribe.com Jan. 1st –March 31st Finalists announced: May 2017 Fax (405) 273-7938 □ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male) □ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Female) □ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male) □ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Female) STUDENT INFORMATION Name: ___________________________________________________ (LAST) (FIRST) (MI) Enrollment #: Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ (STREET) Home Phone: ( (CITY) ) Cell Phone: ( (STATE) (ZIP) ) Email: HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION High School Name: City: State: Guidance Counselor: Phone #: Sport: Position: Coach: Phone #: (FIRST) (LAST) All Absentee Shawnee High School Seniors are eligible and encouraged to apply. Documents to be included with application: □ Official High School Transcript □ Letter of Recommendation (Educator/Coach) □ Tribal Enrollment Card (copy) □ Resume of Accomplishments and Activities □ 500-word Essay: How do you feel your accomplishments (knowledge/training) will influence your future? □ Video (optional): no more than 10 minutes in length 17 BUILDING BLOCKS December News, As the year came to an end the teachers prepared the children for the annual Christmas program. We enjoyed each class room singing Christmas songs and performing finger plays. The kitchen staff prepared some wonderful snacks for the parents as they enjoyed watching their children preform. The kids also enjoyed a visit from a very special guest, that’s right, SANTA, he delivered each child a special present. We would like to send out a very special thank you to the AST Police for allowing us to borrow Officer Jason Brinker who did a wonderful job playing SANTA!! The teachers also had a teacher appreciation dinner where they exchange gifts. Dates to Remember Building Blocks will be closed January 2, 2017 January 16th, 2017 As always my door is open to and questions or concerns. Elizabeth Crawford Director Building Blocks II 18 Photos from AST Movie Event on Dec. 11, 2016 19 January 2017 BIRTHDAYS Aguirre Perez, Mabel Beatrice Alford Jr., Paul Leon Alford, David Wesley Alford, Sandra Kaye Altman, Garrett Michael Anderson, William Chase Armstrong, Frank Lee Barber, Joseph Leeroy Barbosa, Cash Cisco Barfield, Amandia Quaymmie Barton, Brittany Lynn Bates, Terri Elaine Bayliss, Jeffery Channing Beach, Cary Sue Bearden, Tammy Sue Bettelyoun, Kelan Chase Bittle, Boston Warrior Blalock, William Charles Blanchard II, Aaron Gabriel Blanchard, Bernice Starr Blanchard, Chelsey Kolesha Blanchard, Chester Vernon Blanchard, Cory Eugene Blanchard, Terance Blaine Blanchard, Twyla Gayle Boston, Nathan Daniel Boyd, Ladarius Eugene Bradley, Clarence Scott Bragg, Ronald Lee Brannon, Tyneeka Alexandria Bread, Christina L.m. Brinson Jr, F E Brokeshoulder, Sherri Dawn Brown, Harper Janiece Brummett, Taylor Renee Burkhard, Valarie Mae Casteel, Annabella Rai Chisholm, Mark Wayne Citty, Rebecca Clark, Emiley Ann Coleman, Justin Ray Colungo, Damien Micheal Condra, Karri Marie Coon, Wynona Sloat Cope, Michell Eldon Coriz, Matoka Marie Cox, Micheal Sage Creamer, Maureen Jessica Creek, Bessie Lee Cripps, Jimmy Mark Crossley, Orin Lee Crossley, Rachel Ann Crouch, Jennifer Renee Cruz, Reyna Jalyssa Cutler, Breanna Kailee Dankenbring, Melody Renee Davis, Rhonda Jean Day, Vivian Denise Day, Zander Nicholas Deer, Braelyn Ariyahna Deere, Christopher Lee Deere, Clinton Jess Delodge, Raymond Louis Dibler Jr, Daymon Daniel Eckles, Ethan Andrew Edwards, Connor Sagan-Riley Ellis, Brandi Nicole Ellis, Jackson Matthew Ellis, Lisa Marie Ellis, Ryan Mark Felton, Kandice Nicole Grace Fire, Orphie Jane Flowers, Jasmine Lynne Foreman Jr., James Louis Foreman, Anthony Clayton Foreman, Elijah Bryce Foreman, Hunter Lynn Foreman, Mary Ella Freeman, Jerilyn Kay Barnett Fritsch, Jaxon James Fruit, Andrea Dee Geissler, Jarett Paul Gibson, Braxton Reid Caddo Gibson, Clarence Gibson, Gloria Lynne Gibson, Jeremy Lee Gibson, Jimmy Ray Gibson, Martha Lynette Gibson, Ronnie Caleb Gibson, Walter Ray Gilman, Howard Floyd Gonzalez, Xochitl Olivia Goodman, Thomas Donald Granstrom, Tyler Michael Hall, Bonnee RaeLynn Hamman, Stacie Berlyn Hanson, Bentley Robert Jin Harjo, Nicholas Gerald Harjo, Tabias Darnell Harrington, Carolyn Jean Harris, Samuel Lee Allen Sabre Haumpy, Tacie A’lize Hawk, Quincy Ryan Heatley, Cashis King Heatley, Prada DeeAnn Hernandez, Janessa Leann Herrera, Angel Juventino Hilderbrand, Cameron James Hill, Keiton James Hill, Stephen Lee Hood, Dantel Ruya Hough, Alyssa Blake Howe, Angelina Marie Humphrey, Lou Ann Innis, Nicholas Alexander Irvin, Michael Reed Isaacs, Betty B James, Diane Rene Januszewski, Connie Bradley Jimboy, Kaden Allen Jiron, Mary Elizabeth Johnson Jr., Henry Caddo Johnson Jr., Josie Ed Johnson, Bradley Nathaniel Preston Scott Johnson, Bruce Dale Johnson, David Lee Johnson, Patrick Wayne Johnson, Pauletta Elephant Johnson, Tanessa Anah Marie Kaseca, Thomas James Keith, Shelli Leann Kelly, Addison Marie Kelough, Manuel LeeWayne Kelsey, Kyler Seann Komahcheet, Nolan Frank Larson, Brooke Nichole Leath Jr., William Jake Lester, Bradley Shane Lewelling, Amber Dawn Little Axe Jr., Ricky Lee Little Axe, Courtney Nicole Little Axe, Darrell James Little Axe, Daveny Amour Little Axe, John Al Little Charley, Keith Eldon Little, Mia Rachelle Little, Shea Alexis Little, Sutton Keith Little, Troy Don LittleAxe-Nettles, Aniah Elizabeth Littlecreek, Catherine Littlecreek, Kami Dawn Livsey, Shannon Marie Longacre, Nancy L. Warrior Longhorn II, Leonard Wayne Longhorn Moore, Tylee Raquel Longhorn, Bruce Jerome Allen Longhorn, Crystal Alaina Longhorn, La Donna Gail Longhorn, Shawna Michele Longman, Caitlin Oteaka Lovins, Marilyn Sue Lowe, Charles Jake Kilraine Lowry, Linda Diane Mann Jr., Glenn Dale Mann Sr., Glenn Dale Mann, Marc Andrew Marquez II, Quentin Miles Marriott, Cadence Sunay Martin, Jared Webster Martinez, Laronda Ann Martinez, Naliyha Tewa Martinez, Sam Littlecreek Martinez, Winter Dawn Masquas, Hazel Lynn Masquat, Kinsley Rae Mathany, Connie Ruth Maxwell, Jimmy Ray Maxwell, Nellie Tiger Mazzucco, Tiana Bright Path McBroom, Tallon Cole McCreary, Gabriel David McCreary, Lisa Jane McGirt, Travis Wade McPherson - Khalil, Jessica Lynn McPherson-Brittain, Jason Tyler McPherson, Alan Lynn McPherson, Mason Thomas McReynolds, Loren Joel Meek Jr, Jimmy David Melton, Serena Jo Melzer, Logan Michael Boyer Mendoza, Samuel Lee Merrell, Maddox Andre Milburn, Michelle Sahara Miller, Laney Lee Miller, Tre Dean Mitchell, Gage Jaydn Mitchell, Nycole Morningstar Montgomery, Nathan Andre Patrick Morgan, Autumn Dawn Morris Jr., John Gilbert Morris, Betty Sue Williams Morris, David Leon Morris, Jordan Marie Morris, Lucas Hayden Mull, Neela Mahadevi Munroe, Ellen Marie Nail, Brandy Diane Nance, Desmond Ravon Nance, Eva Renae Navarro, Eric Roberto Navarro, Isaac Joseph Neash, Diondre DaShawn Ned, Tina Renee Nelson, Payton Ashlee Nicholson Jr., Larry Zenith Nicholson, Victoria Rose Norton, Jai’Nasha Camille O’Brian, Connie Frances Odell, April Babette Panther Jr., William Panther, Cheyanne Parsons-Squire, Autumn Lynn Patty, Elsie Wynona Pawnee, Izabella Danae Pearce, Kelle Dawn Pearl Atwood, Donna Sue 20 Pelts, Brandy Nicole Pewenofkit, Alta Rochelle Poncho, Octavia Marie Puckitt, Zesa Lou-Ann Queen, Marlene Lucille Rakestraw, Mariah Diane Ramirez II, Antonio Ramos, Georgina Lynn Reed, Teresa June Reeves, Sharon Annette Reyes, Jose Angel Riden, C`anne Danielle Ridenour, Logan Taylor Riedel, Brian Alan Roach, Dawson Wayne Roberts, Ramona Lee Robertson, Wanda Lejean Robison, Tyrel Lane Rochon, Stephen Arthur Rolette, Ty Clay Ruimveld, Chad Christopher Rye, Gail Marie Alford Sam-Ruimveld, Bailey Shae Issi Balalli Sanders, Dylan Wayne Seber, Jamie Nicole Seber, Lauren Elizabeth Serena, Anthony George Shaffer, Christie Elaine Shawnee, Keaten Wayne Shelton, Xavier Race Sherrill, Quentin Patrick Shields, Aaliyah Brooke Shields, Laila Annaliese Shular, Sandra Jeanne Hood Sloat, Cilicia Ann Sloat, Warren Howard Smith, Al Murray Smith, Mariah Love Smith, Ryan James Snake, Anita Mae Burton Snake, Barry Gabriel Sorrells, Sandra Lee Spoon, Barbara Jo Spoon, Carl David Spoon, Christopher Jaye Spoon, Deric Brandon Spoon, Tina Louise Spybuck, Winter Dawn Squire, Jimmy Dowell Starr, Adrien Miguel Starr, Martin Starr, Rance George Steinruck, Eugene Donnell Stewart, Glenn Alan Stewart, James Clyde Stone, Brian David Stricklin, Victor Medrano Stryker, Rodney Shane Sullivan, Glenda Ann Little Axe Surface, Ashley Katherine Sutton, Santos Daniel Switch, Casey Camden Switch, Hannah Nichelle Tarbox, Christy Lee Taylor, Nathan Wayne Thomas, Joel Elijah Thorpe II, Ronnie Allen Thorpe Jr., James Francis Thorpe, Shylah Jean Tiger, Christoper Blaine Tiger, Summer Dawn Tiger, Wanda Little Axe Tilley, Makiah Lynn Tolbert, Ashlyn Reilly Tonyan, Teagan Gwen Torres, Fernando Jose Torres, Rosa Marie Treat, Joshua Steven Turner, Timothy Jake Tyner, Tonia Melanie Uchida, Nolan Garrett Valdivia, Thomas Lesley Vanliew, Kesa La`nae Villalobos, Valentina Noel Wahpekeche, Eric Lynd Wahpepah, Hazel Paige Walker, Roger Steven Warrior, Riley Shayne Warrior, Tobin Shane Warrior, Zybelle Rose Washington, Rebecca Marie Watson, Daniel Owen Watson, Julie Marie Watson, Matthew Payden Watson, Patrick Scott Watson, Shawnee Sharisse Webb, Kelly Britt White Thunder, Sheldon Thomas White, Jesse Lee White, Seth Wesley Whited, Angela Kay Williams, Joseph Billy Williams, Joseph Bryan Williams, Joshua David Willoughby, Marcie Deann Wilson, Aarion James Deer Wilson, Alix Re`Ann Wilson, Alta Louise Wilson, Calvin Lee Wilson, Christopher Dale Wilson, Dean Owen Wilson, Edward Wayne Wilson, Faith Anne Marie Wilson, James Francis Wilson, Michael Eugene Wilson, Stephen Edward Wilson, Wesley Dean Wise, Landon Kyle Wolf Sr., Aaron Paul Wolf, Angel Erica Wolfe Jr., Houston Hugh Womack, Kaleigh Patricia Wood, Shelby Maddison Woods, Jiya Marie Wright, Phillip Lawrence Wunderlin, Donna Jo Wyatt, James Allen Yandell, Leon Allen Yeahpau, Michael Tyrus HAPPY BIRTHDAY BERNICE BLANCHARD CON GR A TS ! CON GR A TS ! Shelsie Mae White Thunder Graduated from Seminole State College with Associates in Language Arts & Devin Lance Leitka Graduated from Haskell Indian Nations University with Bachelor’s in Environmental Science. We are VERY proud of the both of you. You have had your struggles and showed us all that no matter what life throws in your path you can achieve anything. Remember sky’s the limit and anything is possible you just have to want it. Love Always- The Whole Family IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN AD OR ARTICLE: Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405) 481-0558 or send us an e-mail to stiger@astribe.com ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE DUE BY THE 15th OF THE CURRENT MONTH UNFORTUNATELY, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT ONE PICTURE PER BIRTHDAY PERSON, NOT PER BIRTHDAY WISH. 21 Let us help... With your cooling bill this summer If you live in Pottawatomie or Cleveland counties and have a C.D.I.B. card you may qualify for the L.I.H.E.A.P Program 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225 Come and apply Starting in May thru September 2016 The L.I.H.E.P Program will pay for • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • NOTARIZED TITLE • NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE or PURCHASE AGREEMENT • LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments) • LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien) All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Department of Social Services (405) 275-4030, Ext. 6225 Annette Wilson, Social Services *TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS* The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department: Note: You may be asked to provide supporting documentation for verification purposes. These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are available in hard copy at the Education Department office or for download at www.astribe.com. • • • • • • Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year. Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients and one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses. Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the calendar year or per program. Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any accredited college or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline for application submission is March 31st of each year. *ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER* All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application. Attention: Applications for fall 2016 must be received or postmarked by June 15, 2016. All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services and select Education. For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 1800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. 22 1-4 YEARS 5-8 YEARS 9-12 YEARS 13-16 YEARS 17- OVER YEARS $0.25 A DAY $85 $75 $55 $35 $15 23 Chrissy Wiens Physical Activities Specialist Buster Bread Fitness Manager Brandon Goodman Fitness Technician The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center provides state of the art fitness equipment to help you reach your fitness goals. The AST Fitness Center is available to AST Diabetes Program patients, all Native Americans and their household family members, and the AST employees. Our goal is to provide appropriate and educational fitness training to all AST diabetes patients while promoting a safe, fun, and positive experience. Take some time to come by and visit the Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center today! For more information, please contact Buster Bread or Chrissy Wiens at (405) 364-7298. McKenna Watson Fitness Technician AST Diabetes and Wellness Program The goal of the diabetes and wellness program is to provide a supportive resource to tribal members who are currently diagnosed with diabetes, or at risk and seeking information and/or support for diabetes and personal health. The program will offer guidance on healthy lifestyle changes such as eating healthy, exercise tips including workout classes with our two certified trainers, and keys to reducing stress. The AST Resource Center fitness room hours are: Monday-Friday 6:00am - 9:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday CLOSED For more information on the many exciting opportunities available for our tribal community please call our clinic at 405-7017977 or visit our website at www.asthealth.org (Then navigate to our Diabetes and Wellness section under the services section.) 24 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Cardio Kickboxing 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Core ‘N More 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Chrissy Wiens LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Tabata Interval 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Buster Bread LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Strength Circuit 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center “Core ‘N More”- Core training mixed with strength and aerobic exercises to improve total body strength. Aerobic Circuit 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center “Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at developing strength through pre-determined training stations. “Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing techniques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system. 25 “Tabata Interval”- A time-efficient aerobic training system aimed at burning calories and improving cardiovascular fitness. AST Health’s Diabetes & Wellness: Laughter Is The Best Medicine                       A New Year is here and with that - hopeful resolutions. For many of us, resolutions are grandly made and easily broken. Why? Because a resolution is just that – a decision. To make a life change, you need more than a decision. You need a plan. The plan is the guide to put your decision into action so that you can reach your goal. It’s up to you to take steps to get closer to your goal. Of the many resolutions you may choose for your 2017 New Year please consider adding this very simple task: Laughter. Laughter can be the BEST medicine. Improve your health with a good belly laugh...benefits include:                  26 • Reduce stree • Lowers blood pressure • Elevates mood • Boosts immune system • Improves brain functioning • Protects the heart • Connects you to others • Fosters instant relaxation • Makes you feel good Laughter can be a great workout for your diaphragm, abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg, and back muscles. It massages abdominal organs, tones intestinal functioning, and strengthens the muscles that hold the abdominal organs in place. Not only will your midsection get a workout, it can benefit digestion and absorption functioning, too. It is estimated that hearty laughter can burn calories equivalent to several minutes on a rowing machine or exercise bike. National Wellness Institute, www.nationalwellness.org When working towards your resolutions or just trying to live a better, healthier life this New Year know that we at the Diabetes & Wellness Program are here to help you succeed. Please make an appointment with your healthcare provider and put your plan into action! And don’t forget to laugh along the way because life is good. Happy 2017 to our AST community! Diabetes & Wellness 701-7977 From the Doctor’s Notebook The second in this series of three articles on diabetes was published in the October issue of AST News inadvertently. The following is actually the first in the series. Up until now we have been discussing various issues that are important for members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe to be aware of. While those are important this article will begin a series of discussion on diabetes. This malady is, perhaps the most serious medical problem that I encounter daily at our outpatient clinic. Diabetes can be a devastating disease process if left untreated and that devastation is clearly felt among folks within the tribe. Unfortunately, while the symptoms of diabetes are well known, thirsty all the time, urinating more often, many folks either ignore those or simply delay going to the doctor. In some case I have found quite severe diabetes with involvement of the kidneys and other organs of the body. We don’t want this to happen. So far we have covered obesity and high blood pressure. I feel it is incumbent upon me to discuss diabetes now because of its possibly horrible effects on people with that. We will cover high cholesterol at a later date. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes are four members of a very bad family, sort of like the relatives you don’t ever want to see or hear from because they just bring trouble. We ought to be able to get a lot of mileage out of this series because these things tie several disease processes together and proper control can greatly minimize your risk of dying before your time. After all, haven’t I been saying that all along? It is my job to show you how to keep from dying before your time. Grandma used to call it sugar diabetes but the correct term is simply diabetes. This metabolic disorder affects millions of Americans but is very prevalent among Native American populations especially and is a disease of great concern to the healthcare community due to the significant toll it takes in death and disability each year. As I like to tell my patients, a diagnosis of diabetes is not a death sentence. Properly managed, those with diabetes can live to a very ripe old age. Yes, it does take effort to monitor blood sugars 3-4 times a day (if your doctor has you doing that) and to administer medications. As you will see in future articles, there are good reasons for keeping on top of this. What we would like to do, of course is change those things which can be changed in order to halt the progression in the first place. This is not always possible but in further articles we will discuss the so-called modifiable risk factors, not only for diabetes but several other disease processes. As I mentioned before, diabetes is a metabolic disorder. It generally appears in two types, I and II. There was a time when type I was called juvenile onset or insulin dependent diabetes, and type II was called adult onset, or non-insulin dependent. Much of this is now academic because in many cases, even type II diabetes can progress to the point that insulin therapy will be needed to control blood sugar levels. As we find the epidemic of childhood obesity worsening we find that adult onset diabetes is no longer a good way to describe type II diabetes. But, what is diabetes, really? At the risk of oversimplification I will attempt to explain. After a meal, the body’s digestive process will cause levels of sugar (glucose) to rise in the blood. Glucose is the energy molecule used the brain, muscles and other organs of the body to provide energy. In the normal sense, the elevation in glucose causes certain cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin. Insulin secretion takes place both on demand and there is always a circulating level of insulin (baseline insulin) in the blood stream. Insulin is needed for certain cells in the body to take up glucose from the blood stream for use in building units of energy storage or to utilize right away, as in muscles at work. As a point of interest, the brain does not utilize insulin to take up glucose to supply energy. Insulin therefore is needed for expediting, as it were, the use of glucose for many bodily functions which lead to the production of energy. The lack of, or the failure to use insulin is the key feature of diabetes. The diagnosis of diabetes is made when a simple blood test reveals circulating levels of glucose above normal values. Interestingly enough, in the “old days” it was known (how, I don’t know) that people with significant diabetes spill glucose in their urine. The physician would actually taste the patient’s urine to detect that sweetness. Needless to say I do not do that. Type I diabetes may appear suddenly and is generally, though not always as I said seen in younger persons. While the exact initiator is unknown, it is thought that a viral illness may trigger a process whereby the body attacks its own cells (a so called autoimmune process), namely those of the pancreas. When the insulin releasing cells of the pancreas are destroyed diabetes ensues. Recall that I said insulin secretion should normally take place in response to elevations in blood glucose. When there is a failure in insulin secretion in the pancreas blood glucose can rise to very high levels but those organs that require insulin to take up the glucose cannot do so. Thus there is plenty of food as it were for those organs; they just cannot get to it. A new onset type I diabetic will start to lose weight dramatically. Thirst and the desire to urinate will significantly increase. The body starts to break down stored fat to get energy (which really is already in the blood but unavailable). The energy molecules produced from the breakdown of fat are called ketones and are a dangerous sign that something is very wrong. When stored fat starts breaking down a dangerous condition known as metabolic acidosis ensues and folks get real sick in a hurry. If left untreated this leads to only one thing - death. The treatment for type I diabetes is insulin from the outset of the disease process. Proper administration of insulin and monitoring of glucose levels during the day totally controls this type of diabetes. Unfortunately, insulin dependent diabetes requires a high degree of surveillance. During the early onset of type II diabetes, a situation is brought on by the failure of the organs themselves to respond properly to insulin which is circulating. Unlike type I diabetes, the evolution of this process takes place over months to years and the only clue may be an increase in thirst and/or urination. Weight gain is a common finding as well but is not the result of the diabetes but can be an initiator. Diabetes is a complex study in biochemistry but it has been pretty much shown through numerous studies of disease risk factors that obesity is one of the main initiators of the process. One may just reason this process out by understanding that the body’s internal organs do not grow after a certain period in life but gaining a lot of weight forces those organs to work overtime. This is especially true of the pancreas. Interestingly enough, genetics also plays a role in the development of type II diabetes, more so that in type I diabetes. Type II diabetes in the earlier stages is treated with drugs that either modify the insulin sensitivity of target organs or cause more insulin to be secreted by the pancreas. New medications have a more complex mode of action. As I’ve already stated, type II diabetes can progress to where insulin is the only effective treatment. As one might guess, type II diabetes is by far the more common disease process in the obese population. This should explain why we physicians get very concerned about obesity as a modifiable risk factor for disease onset and progression. This is even more so in children, where there is literally an explosion of childhood obesity. Generally the progression of type II diabetes can be halted and there is even some thinking now that it can be reversed by significant weight loss and exercise. By now you should have some idea of what diabetes is and an understanding of why type I diabetes must be identified and treated quickly. You should also understand that type II diabetes may go unrecognized for a long period of time and to the point that there may already be end organ damage due to high circulating levels of glucose in the blood. Every new patient coming to our clinic in Little Axe who has symptoms of diabetes will be screened by blood tests. Let’s continue our discussion next time by looking at just what it is that can complicate the picture of an untreated diabetic. 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Funding are determined based upon grade point average and If you the would like more information regarding our programs or for higher undergraduate degrees, associate or bachelor degree, at any developed program on those needs and justified them for BIA funding. I supported education as one a Tribal Education Committee member, full-time or are part-time status. .a s t r i .a b e s . t c r o i m b e . . c o Click m . Click on on All applications All applications and guidelines and guidelines available are available at www at www to apply, please contact: accredited college or university. Funding levels are determined based Services Services and select and select Education. Education. Graduate often thinking inEnrollment the mind set of how can Center: I makeCenter this Supervisorstudent successful? Again, I •focused on Scholarship the need. Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral Shawnee Main Office: ManagerShawnee upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. Sherry Marsh (405) 275-4870 Stacey Osborne (405) degree, and can fund one graduate admissions program For more For more information, information, please please call Tresha call Tresha Spoon Spoon at (405) at (405) 275 -test. 4030, 275 This - 4030, Ext. 6242 Ext.has 6242 orfunding 1-800-25 or 1-80 • Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or 878-5820 I was fortunate to complete my Associate Degree along the side my daughter, Tisha from St. and then admissions on to Oklahoma levels status. 3341 3341 or of email or email to tresh toatm re @ sh a as m trbased @ iba es .c tupon r o im be.Gregory’s .full-time com. andCollege one doctoral degree, and canpart-time fund one graduate test. ThisBaptist 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 1533 N program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status. University for a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. That degree opened the doors to Shawnee Youth & Family Resource Center as a Home Base Counselor McKinley, Shawnee 74801 • Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School sherrym@ctsaheadstart.org for Masters?” Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. for a for youth & their families. During this time, my son, Darren asked, “why don’t you goSeniors for your I thought, humm! Why don’t you?Deadline You have • application Big Jimsubmission Youth Award annual incentive for High is March Program: 31st of each year. Cushing Center: Center SupervisorNorman Center: Center Supervisordegree and you’re young but I got brave one day and went to apply at the OU GraduateSchool School,Seniors and got for accepted! Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Wava Anderson (918) 225-1029 Amy Porter Deadline application submission of each year. All funding is basedfor upon the availability of fundsisatMarch the time31ofstapplication. (405) 447-0381 Working & attending classes, time flew by and I managed to obtain a Masters Degree in Human Relations. I am now at another level in my life in 111 W Vine, Cushing 74023 516 Iowa St., Norman 73069 working for the tribe and like to think I have been able to bring new preventionAll changes betterupon health to youth & never too late to fundingfor is based the availability of their funds families. at the timeIt ofisapplication. Attention: learn; it just takes some discipline, Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager dedication and motivation with time. Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 Jenifer Sloan FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: (Quilawapease) POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) Applications for fall 2016 must be received or postmarked by June 15, 2016. All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services All applications and guidelinesand areselect available at www.astribe.com. Click on Education. Services and select Education. For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 11-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. 800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. ATTENTION PARENTS!!! ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by offering educational information and referrals. Transitional Housing The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a new life. CTSA EARLY HEAD START & HEAD START IS LOOKING FOR CHILDREN, AGES BIRTH TO 3 FOR OUR EHS PROGRAMS AND AGES 3 UP TO 5 FOR OUR HEAD START The following The follow a Department: Departmen PROGRAMS!!! TheseThese are brief are b d the Education the Educati De Our goal is to meet the individual needs of all children, especially those with disabilities. If you have a child or know of a child that would enjoy a cade safe, • A• A m ca i interactive and engaging learning environment, please call or come by one of fund funds can our locations today! funding fund li • 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. Zahn • ZP ah r expenses, expe A fun and exciting program for your child to learn and grow! Our qualified and Scho School gr • Job • T Job ra dedicated staff provide rich learning environments where parents are encouraged vocationa voca to volunteer! If you are interested in our program, please contact our office in program. prog • Higher • High E your area to complete an application. degrees, degr o levelsleve are • you! G• radua Gra te We look forward to sharing your child’s learning years with can fund can time and time p In our Shawnee location, we have two available options: Early Head Start • Bi •g B Jiim g (Birth to 3), & Head Start (3 up to 5). Both Norman and Cushing are strictly Academic Aca March Mar 31 Head Start Programs (3 up to 5). All funding All funding is ba If you would like more information regarding our programs or All applications All applica to apply, please contact: Services Services and sel an Shawnee Main Office: Enrollment ManagerShawnee Center: Center SupervisorSherry Marsh (405) 275-4870 Stacey Osborne (405) For more For more inform in 878-5820 3341 3341 or email or em to 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 1533 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 sherrym@ctsaheadstart.org FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES Cushing Center: Center SupervisorNorman Center: Center SupervisorWava Anderson (918) 225-1029 Amy Porter (405) 447-0381 111 W Vine, Cushing 74023 516 Iowa St., Norman 73069 PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) 38 28 THANK YOU The family of Roland Tiger would like express their thanks and appreciation to all of family and friends who showed their support in their time of need. Also a special thanks to Glenn Mann and AST maintenance crew who helped with burial. Roland Tiger May 7 1964 - Dec 13 2016 Tiger Family Cemetery Newalla, OK LAND BUY BACK PROGRAM The Department of Interior recently advised they are expanding their schedule for implementing the Land Buy Back Program and adding 63 additional locations for the period of 2018 through 2021. This program began making offers in 2013. It has paid over $740 million to individual landowners and restored the equivalent of nearly 1.5 million acres to tribal governments. This expansion brings the number of locations being planned for the program to 105. This total includes 96 percent of all landowners with fractionated interests and more than 98 percent of both purchasable fractional interests and equivalent acres in Program eligible areas. There are currently about 245,000 landowners holding approximately 3 million fractional interests across Indian Country. The intent of the Buy Back program is to partner with tribal governments to stimulate new opportunities so that tribes can operate more efficiently, enter into community discussions and create plans that ensure lands stay in trust. The Program implements the land consolidation component of the Cobell settlement which provided $1.9 billion to purchase fractional interests in trust or restricted land from willing sellers at fair market value within a ten year window. If a fractional land interest owner decides to sell their fraction you will receive a payment directly into your individual Indian Money (IM) account. The lands purchased through this process are immediately restored to tribal trust ownership to benefit the community and tribal members. In the upcoming months a Program representative will be communicating with our tribe on the process and its implementation. Our tribe is on the new expanded Program list and members with eligible fractional interests are encouraged to call the Trust Beneficiary Call Center (Call Center) at 888-678-6836 and indicate whether you are a willing seller and/or to update contact information. By registering as a willing seller it does NOT commit you to selling your land, nor will it guarantee an offer will be extended; it merely identifies your interest and assist in advancing planning. Individual landowners can contact the Call Center, Office of the Special Trustee or BIA office to learn more about your land and options available to you. You can also visit the Program site at: https://www.doi.gov/ buybackprogram/programimplementation-schedule. 29 How toEGetS aJTag TA L K I N G L E AV OB CORPS A A NATIVE EMPHASIS CENTER How to Get a Tag NEW MOTOR REGISTRATION* CareerVEHICLE Training at No Cost To Qualified Applicants! Any new motor vehicle registrations must be done in person by the Tribal Member. The following is a NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION* If you are... list ofnew required you must have new motor vehicle Any motordocuments vehicle registrations must for be done in person by theregistration(s). Tribal Member. The following is a  you 16-24 years TITLEdocuments list of• required must have for new motor vehicle registration(s). • TITLE BILL OF SALE ORold SALES CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY FORM (if applicable)  Need Career • BILL OF SALE ORTraining/High SALESTRIBAL CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY FORM (if applicable) ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ENROLLMENT CARD •• ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD School DiploOKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION Tours Every Thursma/GED day •at 9:45 a.m. OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE (Except•for VALID Major Holi- Did You Know..... Did YouKnow…… Know..... Did You Did You Know…… Any name changes changes that that may occur Any name that may occur Any name changes may occur Any name changes that may occur  Meet income • days) VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE guidelines marriage, divorce, etc.) need totobebebeupdated updated (ie: marriage, divorce, etc.) need to (ie: (i.e. marriage, divorce, etc.) need updated (i.e. marriage, divorce, etc.) need to be updated enrollment, BEFORE BEFORE any any new new through enrollment, through through enrollment, BEFORE BEFORE any any new new through enrollment, registrations or renewals can be processed. registrations or renewals can be processed. b se Let’s welcom REGISTRATION RENEWAL  No pending Talking Leaves Job Corps Center 5700 Bald Hill Rd Tahlequah, OK 74465 P REGISTRATION RENEWAL legal matters After weeks There are two (2) options available. The following is a list of required documents for renewals. There are two (2) options available. 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Job Corps could be for you! tr ai Chief Gaylo RENEWING IN PERSON: (Bus travels to OKC each weekend ) RENEWING IN PERSON: p Current Registration Registration Certificate Certificate th •• Current For more informationresponsibilities incl en Oklahoma Insurance Insurance Verification Verification •• Oklahoma Call 405.424.1927 Department with ar th ac Valid Oklahoma Oklahoma Driver Driver License License •• Valid development plansg Technical Training Absentee Shawnee Shawnee Tribal TribalCareer Enrollment card card •• Absentee Enrollment o Departmental plann Absentee Shawnee Ashley Perkins Placement Advisor Office: 405-810-4090 Cell: 918-506-7602 perkins.ashley@jobcorps.org  Clinical Medical Assistant  Facilities Maintenance objectives within ge C RENEWING RENEWING BY BY MAIL: MAIL:  Culinary Arts  Office Administration Chief Gaylo fo To above listed oror as  check Electrical To renew renew by by mail, mail, send send checkoror money moneyorder orderalong alongwith with the theNurse aboveAssistant/Home listeditems. items. Makecheck check Task Make Force Comma 19 Health Aide money AA$35.00 fee all money order order payable payable to: to: Absentee AbsenteeShawnee ShawneeTribe TribeTax TaxCommission. Commission. $35.00 feefor forin allChandlo Manager Military, Training, College, or Employment in Your Career returned checks will C returned checksAdvance will bebe charged. charged. 13 years of that bein Placement assistance for TAG TAG PRICE PRICE GUIDE GUIDE Excise Excise tax tax== Actual ActualPurchase PurchasePrice Pricexx1.25% 1.25% NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS Honoring Our Past NEW MOTOR VEHICLE Excise Tax + Years Tagged +REGISTRATIONS Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE Excise Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE With Promise for RENEWALS RENEWALS Years Tagged + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE Our Future Years Tagged + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX SCHEDULE Tax Adminstration Total LIFE is Beautiful Years Tagged Imposed Fee Fees Tax Adminstration Total 1 Years throughTagged 4 year Imposed Fee Fees $80.00Free $5.00 $85.00 Living Meth 51 through through 84 year year VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX SCHEDULE st th thst thth thth th 95 through through128 year th th th13 through th16 9 through 12 year th year th 13 through 16 17th yearyear and over 17th year and over $70.00 $80.00 $50.00 $70.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $75.00 $85.00 $55.00 $75.00 $50.00 $5.00 $55.00 $30.00 $5.00 $35.00 $10.00 $30.00 $5.00 $5.00 $15.00 $35.00 $10.00 $5.00 $15.00 4 Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact the AST Tax Commission office at (405)2754030, option 6. Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact the AST Tax Commission office at (405)2754030, option 6. *No tags will issue unless at least one (1) person on the title is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member. 35 30 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS LET’S WELCOME BRAD GAYLORD AS CHIEF OF POLICE/DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY 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) After weeks of advertising, screening and interviewing by two sets of panel interviewers Brad Gaylord has been elected serve as the new Chief of Police/Director me, BradtoGaylord, as Chief of Police/Director ofof Public Safety Public Safety. Gaylord will oversee and direct s ofChief advertising, screening and interviewing by all twoactivities sets of panel interviewers of the Police Department for the Absentee Shawnee been selected to serve as the new Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety. ribe’s jurisdictional service area and in certain mutual id circumstances. responsibilities strategic ord will oversee and His direct all activities of include the Police Department for the planning for use of resources, coordinating the activities of tribe’s jurisdictional service area and in certain mutual aid circumstances. His he Department with those of other local departments and lude strategic use of resources, coordinating the activities of the nsuring that planning services for provided and development plans re of the highest quality. Chief Gaylord is tasked with hose of other local departments and ensuring that services provided and ccomplishing Departmental planning and operational are ofand the objectives highest quality. Gaylord istribal taskedgoals with accomplishing goals and Chief for furthering and objectives within general policy guidelines. ning and operational goals and objectives and for furthering tribal goals and Chief Gaylord has worked as an Investigator for the eneral policy guidelines. Cushing Police Department and as Task Force Commander 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 s a Terminal Manager in Chandler. Chief has over SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES ander for the District Attorney’s office. HeGaylord most recently served as a Terminal ord hasDistrict worked Attorney’s as an Investigator Cushing Police Department and as or the office. for He the most recently served 9 years of law enforcement work experience with 13 years ler. Chief Gaylord has over 19 years ofHe lawholds enforcement work of that being Command experience. a degree in experience with Criminal Justice. ng Command experience. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice. THE OFFICE OF STUDY ON PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) HEALTH, WELLNESS AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES Office of Environmental Health & Engineering OILS •Tribal Housing Improvements Application The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by Oklahoma Indian Legal Services the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. will be at the Tribal Court House, Bldg. #3 each month on the 2nd Thursday from 9am-12pm. THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income Oklahoma IndianSize/Overcrowded Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization c. Family Living Conditions Condition of Home thatd.provides free legal services to low income Native Americans in Oklahoma. To beavailable: eligible for services you must fall within OILS Other Programs •Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program income guidelines. Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed. Contact information: Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com. Oklahoma Indian Legal Submit completed application to: Services (OILS) Perimeter Center Dr.,&Ste 222 Office 4200 of Environmental Health Engineering Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK 73112 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 943-6457 74801 Telephone: (405) Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex Telephone: (800)& 658-1497 Office of Environmental Health Engineering, Building 13 If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at Facsimile: 917-7060 (405) (405) 214-4235 The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland, Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease The Absentee Tribe is supporting Agreement through Shawnee the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Realitya Department. Proof of income is not required. grassroots initiated research study on public safety, The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of health and wellness affecting Indian women. This a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement of city or rural service lines, new wastewater septic research was water requested by Indian women and systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ 5 tribal leaders consultations held systems with the renovation of cityduring sewer lines and water treatment as needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic U.S. Department of Justice and through separate tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance. visits toarevarious congressional These If you having water or wastewaterdelegates. issues or building a new home and need services please come by our office and fill advocacy efforts caused Congress to mandate the out an OEH&E application for assistance. National Institute (NIJ) tohousing conduct a If your home is underof theJustice management of any authority and has not study been paid off, you do qualifysafety, national baseline focusing on not public for assistance. Applications for this program are public health and wellness needs of Indian women available online at www.astribe.com and at the living tribal lands. OEH&Eon building. 18 31 AAA Oklahoma News Release www.AAA.com www.facebook.com/AAAOklahoma www.twitter.com/AAAOklahoma Chuck Mai – 405-753-8040 / 405-760-6007 – chuck.mai@aaaok.org Cristi Goettel – 918-748-1072 / 918-845-4115 – cristi.goettel@aaaok.org Don’t Get Caught with Your Tires Down AAA.com/repair Winter Car Care Checklist Battery and Charging System – Have the battery and charging system tested by a trained technician. A fully charged battery in good condition is required to start an engine in cold weather. AAA members can request a visit from a AAA Mobile Battery Service technician who will test their battery and replace it on-site, if necessary. Battery Cables and Terminals – Make sure the battery terminals and cable ends are free from corrosion and the connections are tight. Drive Belts – Inspect the underside of accessory drive belts for cracks or fraying. Many multi-rib serpentine belts are made of materials that do not show obvious signs of wear; replace these belts at 60,000-mile intervals. Engine Hoses – Inspect cooling system hoses for leaks, cracks or loose clamps. Also, squeeze the hoses and replace any that are brittle or feel excessively spongy. Tire Type and Tread – In Oklahoma, all-season tires work well in our light to moderate snow conditions, provided they have adequate tread depth. Uneven tire wear can indicate alignment, wheel balance or suspension problems that must be addressed to prevent further tire damage. Replace any tire that has less than 3/32-inches of tread. Use the penny test: insert a penny – Lincoln’s head first – into the deepest part of your tire’s tread. If you can still see the top of Lincoln’s head, it’s time to invest in a new set of tires. Tire Pressure – Check your tires’ inflation pressure more frequently in fall and winter. As the average temperature drops, so will tire pressures – typically by one pound per square inch (PSI) for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The proper tire pressure levels can be found in the owner’s manual or on a sticker typically located on the driver’s side door jamb or on the door of the glove compartment. Also, check your spare, if you have one. Many newer cars come without one. Air Filter – Check the engine air filter by holding it up to a bright light bulb. If light can be seen through much of the filter, it is still clean enough to work effectively. However, if light is blocked by most of the filter, replace it. Continued on next page 32 Coolant Levels – Check the coolant level in the overflow tank when the engine is cold. If the level is low, add a 50/50 solution of coolant and water to maintain the necessary antifreeze capability. Test the antifreeze protection level with an inexpensive tester available at auto parts stores or go to a qualified auto tech. Lights – Check the operation of all headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers and back-up lights. Replace any burnt-out bulbs. Wiper Blades – The blades should completely clear the glass with each swipe. Replace any blades that leave streaks or miss spots. Washer Fluid – Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir with a winter cleaning solution that has antifreeze components to prevent it from freezing. Brakes – If there is any indication of a brake problem, have the system inspected by a certified technician to ensure all components are in good working order. Transmission, Brake and Power Steering Fluids – Check all fluids under the hood to make sure they are at or above the minimum safe levels. Emergency Road Kit – Carry an emergency kit equipped for winter weather. The kit should include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bag of abrasive material (sand, salt, clay-based kitty litter) or traction mats Snow shovel Flashlight with extra batteries Windshield washer solvent Ice scraper with brush Cloth or roll of paper towels Jumper cables (and know how to use them) Extra warm clothing such as gloves, hats and scarves Blankets Warning devices such as flares or triangles Drinking water Non-perishable snacks for both humans and pets First-aid kit Basic toolkit (screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench, duct tape) Cell phone and car charger cord. Pre-program your phone with rescue apps (AAA.com/Mobile) and important phone numbers including family and emergency services. The road to a long car life starts with the owner's manual. Following the vehicle manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule found in the owner's manual is the best way to keep a car running properly and avoid costly repairs. A not-for-profit, fully tax-paying organization, AAA Oklahoma provides its 395,400 Oklahoma members with emergency roadside assistance and auto travel services. Plus, the auto club offers members and the general public a wide range of personal insurance, worldwide travel and financial services at branch offices across Oklahoma and online at AAA.com. Motorists can map a route, identify gas prices, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance with the AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile. ### 33 Office of Environmental Health Brownfield Response Progra m What is a Brownfield? The EPA defines a brownfield site as “...real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, controlled substances, petroleum or petroleum products, or is mine-scarred land.” Do you possibly have a Brownfield site on your land? Typical Brownfield Sites Include:  Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes  Burned Homes  Buried Dump Sites  Open Dump Sites  A Large Amount of Tires If it’s possible that you have a Brownfield site on your property, or if you know of a possible Brownfield site, please contact: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Brownfield Response Program 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 ( 405) 214-4235 AST.Environmental.Programs@astribe.com  Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites  Barrels of Unknown Substances  Old Service Stations  Oil Storage Facilities  Oil/Gas Well Sites Follow us on Facebook to view and comment on current and upcoming projects www.facebook.com/ ast.environmental.programs  Old Dry Cleaning Businesses 5 34 Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program “ S e e t h e Pe r s o n N o t t h e D i s a b i l i t y ” History: The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indians since 1994, and transition services to students since 2009. Our goal is to develop and provide specialized services to American Indian students with a disability. We want to help these students that are making a transition from high school to work or who are seeking post-secondary education. Services Than Can Be Provided: Depending on an individual’s needs and goals, will determine which services are best for you. However, some services that we can provide include testing fees such as SATs & ACTs, assistive devices, evaluations, and various other services. Qualifications: Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school, and must reside in one of the seven counties served by the Iowa Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation Program. You must also provide documentation of your disability and this can include a doctor’s statement or the IEP or 504 plan from your school. Counties We Serve: Kay, Noble, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Lincoln, and Logan Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program P.O. Box 728 Perkins, OK 74059 Contact: Christa McClellan Phone: 405-547-5721 Toll Free: 1-888-336-4692 E-mail: cmcclellan@iowanation.org WE ARE ON THE INTERNET: www.bahkhoje.com Sign up, stay connected. ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL for our Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee Clinic Need to schedule an appointment? Ask a question? View lab results? Now, Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee Clinic patients can connect with their health records and care providers via our real-time, secure patient portal. Go to www.asthealth.org/patient-portal to register. For more help, call your clinic, and we’ll walk you through it. Install the app on iPhone or Android for real-time access to your health information HEALTH SYSTEM S H AW N E E C L I N I C 4 0 5 . 8 7 8 . 5 8 5 0 o r 8 7 7. 8 7 8 . 4 7 0 2 ( TO L L - F R E E ) 35 I L I T T L E A X E H E A LT H C E N T E R 4 0 5 . 4 4 7. 0 3 0 0 C O N T R A C T H E A LT H S E R V I C E S N E W S The AST Contract Health Services Team is here to assist you. Please follow the CHS guidelines. Keep a copy on hand and update your information. EMERGENCY AND URGENT CARE SERVICES CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area and needs emergent or urgent care. 1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300, option 9 for triage. 2. Notify CHS on the next business day or within 72 hours after your ER visit. Notification does not assure authorization of payment. However, if you do not notify CHS within 72 hours, your bills will not be paid. 3. For AST members with no insurance, evidence must exist that your visit was medically necessary. Medical priorities have been established for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment. 4. For AST members with insurance, evidence must exist that a third-party resource has made the determination such services were “emergency care” or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include payment from private insurance. 5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center CHS office or the Shawnee Clinic CHS office. CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES FOR AST MEMBERS WITH INSURANCE CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES FOR AST MEMBERS WITHOUT INSURANCE CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area and has Medicare or private insurance. CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area and does not have insurance. 1. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. 1. You must apply for all resources available to you, such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, auto insurance and other personal injury or liability coverage. CHS staff and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you with the application process for alternate resources. Failure to exhaust available or potentially available alternate resources may result in denial of payment. For new AST tribal members, to become established for CHS services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. 2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours prior to appointment date for a Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be sent to the provider. 3. Inform provider/health facility that AST CHS is a secondary payer/payer of last resort. 4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic. EASY ACCESS Contract Health Services is conveniently located in Little Axe Health Center and in Shawnee Clinic, Building 16. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday Closed on Holidays All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm. 2. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. For new AST tribal members, to become established for CHS services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. 3. You must utilize the services provided within AST health clinics prior to being referred out. 4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to CHS. Services must be medically approved by an AST Health provider and/or CMMR Committee. 5. An appointment will be scheduled, and a COB will be sent to the outside provider. 6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic. I M P O RTA N T CO N TAC TS BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic REFERRAL MANAGEMENT Little Axe Health Center REFERRAL MANAGEMENT Shawnee Clinic Glendine Blanchard, CHS Coordinator Darla Gatzman, CH Technician Chelle Foreman, Medical Claims Examiner Lena Carol, CH Technician Brenda White-Valdez, CH Technician Debi Sloat, CHS Coordinator/RN Sharon Littlecreek, Patient Care Manager/LPN Jayne Werst, CH Specialist, Medicaid Patients Kelly Armstrong, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN Dana Medina, CH Technician Melinda Ferrell, PBA, Dental Referrals Flo Mann, CH Specialist, AST Patients/LPN Laurie Webber, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN Carrie Stanley, CH Specialist, Medicaid patients/ Medical Assistant LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER CHS SHAWNEE CLINIC CHS 405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts) 405.447.0300 (Secondary) 405.878.5850 (Primary) 405.878.4702 (Secondary) 36 HEALTH SYSTEM our Foster Care Committee. If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please send a letter to the Secretary that states your interest in becoming a member of our Committee. FOSTER CARE >> Currently there are three (3) openings on the Foster Care Board. If you are interested in serving on the board, send your letter of interest to Secretary Dawsey at the Tribal Complex, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 73801. Native American youth are facing Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their family of origin and that of their a crisis. These children are being of Aorigin family that their caregivers. bsentee Sand hawnee Tribal of Foster Care is caregivers. in need of homes Absentee for children that aShawnee re in our child welfare system. Care Your participation in being oster parent for helps children to ensure that these are children Tribal Foster is in need ofa fhomes that inhave our removed from their homes and positive connections to their culture. This interaction helps these children nurture a positive sense of child welfare system. Your participation in being a foster parent identification as a Native American. By being willing to do this, you can be a valuable part of the placed into the child welfare system helps ensure thesethis children have connections healing jto ourney that will that help strengthen next generation of Apositive bsentee Shawnee children; in turn, children bThis ecome tinteraction he parents that their children will need them to be. Onurture ur children aa re tohelping theirthose culture. helps these children at rates much higher than any our f uture, w hat w ill w e h ave o ur f uture b e? positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being other population. Native American willing to do this, you can be TRIBE a valuable part of the healing ABSENTEE SHAW [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Afe100178a3c87ab7. Public record. Not legal advice.