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Inside This Issue Shawnee News “Among The Shawnee” 2 - 3 Governor's Report 14 - 15 January Birthdays 29 Executive Meetings Minutes 4 Kids' Christmas Movie Night 16 AST Health System Update 31 AST Health Fitness Schedule January 2016 5 Veteran's Christmas 17 Health Authority, Inc. 34 My DNA Volume 27 No. 44 7 Title VI Menu 22 Masters' Touch Benefit Concert 35 Election Commission/Tax Commission 9 Thank You... 23 Emergency Management Report 36 Building Blocks 11 Minutes 26 AST Health System Announcements 39 Foster Care
Thank you employees for helping at the "Kids Christmas Movie"
L to R: Twila Parker,Amy Hilderbrand, Courtney Green, Vivianna Wilhelm, Jennifer Hernandez, David Deer, Gov-Edwina Butler-Wolfe and Asaycia Clayton. Executive Committee
Edwina Butler-Wolfe Issac Gibson John Johnson Leah Bates Kenneth Blanchard Governor Lt. Governor Secretary Treasurer Representative Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com Governor’s Report Hello my Absentee Shawnee people! department departmental staff, they do for the tribe and our people. The cold and wet weather is under this policy, is: Tribal police; making a slow entrance here in Emergency Manager; Director GENERAL COUNCIL, THE Shawnee. It’s at this time of year of Maintenance or designee; CONSTITUTION AND when our Emergency Manager Controller; Procurement Director; LEADERSHIP and Maintenance staff look at how MIS Director; Team of tribal health As indicated in my December 2015 prepared the tribe is and what steps staff as designated by the Executive newsletter article you, my tribal might need to be taken to ensure Director of Health. members, had stated during the the safety of tribal members, staff The Executive Committee October General Council that some and visitors coming onto the tribal approved the annual employee changes in our finance department complex grounds. The tribe does Thanksgiving dinner to be held were greatly needed. Thanks to this year on November 25th in the follow E-AS-2013-103, a Severe the commitment of our Human Thunderbird Entertainment Center Weather Policy, passed by resolution (Casino) Event room in Little Axe, Resources department we were able on December 30, 2013. This policy OK. This was partially sponsored by to take needed action to remove the provides guidance to employees the AST Employee Committee who Controller. The Assistant Controller, during extreme weather conditions. provided the meat. The side dishes, Genevieve Foster, a CPA since If a tribal closure is to occur it will salads, breads and desserts were 2012, with a bachelor’s degree from be announced on one of the local donated by our different program Palawan State University in Puerto television or radio channels that departments (employees). This Princesa City, Phillipines continues year a commemorative Pendleton the Absentee Shawnee Tribe is open was given to Reta Harjo, a 25 to serve as the tribes Assistant and/or closed based on weather year employee, and several raffles Controller. It is my hope that Mrs. severity. I, as the Governor, and/or were held, by the AST Employee Foster will assist the Treasurer to my designee, will report to channels: Committee, with proceeds to go back meet her sole constitutional duties Channel 4, 5, 9, Fox 25, Radio – KTOK into the Employee Committee fund. of managing Finance: 1000; KOKC 1520 AM. Through Human Resources were present 1. All expenditures should this policy we have established key and asked that employees sign in. be reviewed and approved or personnel from certain departments After the lunch employees could disapproved by the Executive then leave for the day and the tribe who are required to report to work gave them the remainder of the Committee before payment; so that essential functions of the afternoon off. This gave employees 2. Keeping and maintaining tribe are maintained. Our Executive an opportunity to prepare for their an accurate account of all Committee will check on the welfare own Thanksgiving meals or to get receipts and disbursements of elders in their respective areas an early start on their Christmas and reporting the accurate and Tribal police will also assist shopping. We are thankful for our amounts of each account to with these welfare checks. The key committed employees and what the Executive Committee at 2 3 each regular meeting. Jeff Gibson had purchased – jeans. • November 24 – Building Our budget process needs to In the Lt. Governor’s December Blocks Dinner – Shawnee, be enhanced. It is unclear how newsletter he indicated from his OK programs can be held accountable ‘perspective, putting our internal • November 25 – Annual and responsible for good budget issues in the general public makes Employee Thanksgiving practices if the Treasurer does not the tribe look very incompetent’. I Dinner – Little Axe, OK allow Finance to offer timely and believe that when you are a leader • December 1 - clear guidance on how to complete that you are putting issues into the Oklahoma Council of Indian their budget. A three year budget public eye when you do them. The Education – Sulphur, OK ‘average’ is limiting in what it offers. embarrassment is not the tribes as • December 3 – Hearth Act As I have stated previously this he stated it was. It is to those who Meeting – Ada, OK could be a starting point to show did not uphold their oath to their • December 4 – Discussion programs and Executive Committee office, to those who do not uphold with Finance on Governor’s how funds were used and then look their duties and responsibilities to budget – Shawnee, OK at inflationary factors, program their Office and mismanage and/or • December 5 – White Turkey needs and other factors specific to abuse their role as elected leaders. Band Meeting – OKC, OK that program and/or Office. These I agree on one thing he said ‘…hurt • December 9 – USDA State ‘averaged’ budgets were provided, the four thousand plus members of meeting – met with Carol V. by Finance, to programs and the this tribe…” as elected leaders are Crouch, Ph.D. of NRCS and Executive Committee in October to follow the letter of the law and Gary O’Neill, USDA State of 2014 and this year they were when they don’t, as several past Conservationist belatedly sent out in November. and present elected leaders haven’t, • December 10 – Veteran’s The tribe’s budget cycle is January then the tribe and its members pay Meeting – Little Axe, OK to December with a few exceptions, the price for that. If the Lt. Governor • December 15 – AST Health health being one of those and that and his staff believe I ‘seek and Board Meeting – Little Axe, budget cycle is to run October 1 destroy’ then that is their right to a OK through September 30th. Below is a foolish opinion. My vision is to build • December 16 – Regular simple process I suggested in 2014 a bigger and brighter future for our Executive Committee – Little and offer now for consideration: tribe and I abide by established Axe, OK tribal law, uphold my oath to my BUDGET PROCESS Office, follow the tribe’s constitution Expressions Also, during the October General and work, to the best of my ability, For those families who lost a loved Council meeting, the Lt. Governor each day to make progress. one this month I offer my sincere provided a report on the cattle, condolences to you and your family and the report does not give a MEETINGS AND EVENTS on your loss. clear financial summary of costs Since my last report in the I hope that you and your family for this project. The Executive November newsletter I have members had a safe and Merry Committee and tribal members attended the following meetings Christmas and wish you each good need a financial table set up so and/or events: health and happiness in 2016. that a clear picture can be shown • November 16 – Director on what the initial costs/expenses Meeting/TEC Board Meeting In Conclusion were for this project which would – Little Axe, OK include: Cost of cattle, equipment, • November 17 – Native I have 17 months left in Office and land lease, land purchase, fencing, American Wellness Heart I find each day both challenging and immunizations, vet bills, supply First Summit – OKC, OK full of possibilities. costs such as hay, feed, personnel • November 18 – Regular My door is always open (unless used and other expenses. This Executive Committee I am in a meeting or at a meeting) information could then be placed on Meeting – Shawnee, OK and I welcome your visits. a simple table with year 1 through • November 19 – OK Rural Help me to make a difference – current year. One of the reports School Research Alliance – stand beside me and Let us Build provided by Finance for the Lt. Norman, OK for the Future (BFF) - united and Governor showed that in the start • November 20 – CTSA together! year that former Representative Monthly Board Meeting – Shawnee, OK Thank you for your support. 2 3 Kids Christmas Movie
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PREPARE NOW FOR WINTER DRIVING
Nov. 24, 2015 – With possible ice and snow in Oklahoma’s forecast, now’s the time to make sure you and your vehicle are ready for the weather. AAA estimates thousands of vehicles in the state are in need of preventive maintenance.
“During AAA’s Car Care Check-ups, the most frequent problems we find are under-inflated tires, dirty oil and low fluid levels under the hood,” said Chuck Mai, spokesman for AAA Oklahoma. “Taking action now can save trouble on down the road.”
To help motorists get ready, get set and go during this year’s winter driving season, AAA Oklahoma offers the following tips:
Get Ready: Before you drive long distances, check the weather conditions along your route. As a safety precaution, remember to bring a cellular phone and a winter driving kit that includes the following items:
• a flashlight with fresh batteries, • a small snow shovel and brush, • traction mats, • an ice scraper, • booster cables, • a warm blanket, • flares or triangle warning devices, • heavy gloves, • snacks and water, • simple tools • window washing solvent, • paper towels • and a first aid kit.
Get Set: Inspect your vehicle thoroughly before leaving your driveway. Ensure that your tires are properly inflated, fluid levels (including anti-freeze) are full, front and rear lights are operating, and belts and hoses are in good condition.
Keep in mind that one of the most common causes of cold-weather breakdowns is a weak or dead battery. Good indicators that your battery is weak and may need replacement include a starter motor that cranks the engine slowly when the ignition key is turned, or headlights that dim noticeably when the engine speed drops to an idle. If in doubt, have a qualified auto technician check it.
Go: Now that your vehicle has the green light, here are some winter driving tips to get you to your destination safely. • When driving during slippery and icy conditions, slow down and keep a safe distance from other vehicles, minimize brake use and bear in mind that traction is greatest just before the wheels spin. Gentle pressure on the accelerator pedal when starting is the best method for retaining traction and avoiding skids. • The most effective way to stop on ice and snow is to apply your brakes gently well in advance of the point where you intend to stop. With antilock braking systems (ABS), you may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal when coming to a stop. This means the system is operating as designed to prevent wheel lock up. Continue to apply firm pressure to the brake pedal until your vehicle comes to a complete stop. • Keep your seatbelts fastened and make certain all passengers are securely restrained. • When driving in falling snow or fog, lower your speed, use your low-beam headlights or fog lights and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday New Year’s Day 1 2 3 AST 4 Complex Closed 5
Fish Goulash Grilled Chez Scrambled Eggs Coleslaw Salad Bar* Veggie Soup Sausage Gravy Hushpuppies Cornbread Pineapples Biscuits 3 4 5 Pie 6 7 8 9 Beef Fingers Chili Dogs BBQ Chicken Baked Pot Grits 6 7 Mashed Pot/Gravy 8 Onions, Chez 9 Baked Beans 10Chez, Onions 11 Toast 12 HamburgersBeets Beef Carrots Tips Chicken Salad Broc Bar* & Rice Cauliflower Beans Sausage English Patty Muffin Tom, Bread/Grapes Lett, Onions Pineapples& Noodles CasseroleBread PuddingSteakfries Ham Fries Veggies Tossed Salad* Onions Scrambled Eggs 10 11 Applesauce 12 Crisp 13 14 Cornbread 15 16 Smoke Sausage Chicken Noodle Soup Manwich Turkey Pot Pie Cereal Mac n Chez Crackers Pickles Biscuit Muffin 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Veggies Apple Tater Tots Cake Fruit Chicken Fry Steak Hot Ham n Chez Tamales Stew Cereal Peaches Cookie Mashed Pot/Gravy Sandwich Mexi-‐corn Chez Stick Toast
Veggies Mac Salad Chips n Salsa Crackers 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Apricots Chips/Mand. Oranges Cookie Pears AST Complex Closed Chicken Salad Spaghetti Burrito Scrambled Eggs 20 21Martin Luther King Jr 22 Lett, Tom 23 W meat sauce 24Refried Beans 25Sausage Gravy 26 Title Day VI Closed Title Chips VI Closed Tossed Title VI Salad Closed Salsa Biscuits Inventory & Cleaning Inventory Mixed Fruit & Cleaning Inventory Green & beans Cleaning Apricots Bread Stick 24 25 26 27 28 Christmas 29 Merry 30 Chicken Patty Taco Casserole Salmon Patty Beans Pancakes Sandwich Tossed Salad Coleslaw Steakfries Bacon Lett, Tom Plums Bread OnionsEve Christmas 27 28 Chips/Pears 29 30Mand. Oranges 31 Cornbread Tuna Sandwich Wieners N Kraut Roast Ham 31 Lett, Tom Mac n Chez Red Pot/Carrots Black-‐eyed Peas Chips Green beans Bread Au gratin pot. Orange Prunes Mixed Fruit Cornbread
NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-‐THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM
CALL AND LET US -‐ KNOW AT 405 275-‐4030 EXT 6227 or 6270 BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER
TitleTitle VI VI Staff Staff wishes wishes everyone everyone a Happy a Happy New Year!!!! New We Year!!!! hope and pray this year will be a good one for We hope and pray thisyou. year Forgive will one be another, a good spend one time for you. with family, Forgive take one pictures, another, and be thankful for everything good or spend time bad. with family, take pictures, and be thankful for everything good or bad. January 1, AST Complex closed will be and there will be no meal delivery or no meals served!!! January 1, AST ComplexJanuary will 18, be closed AST Complex and there closed will to observe be no meal Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day delivery or no meals served!!! January 18, Any AST questions Complex or closed concerns to you observe can contact us at 405-‐275 Dr.-‐4030 Martin ext. 6227 Luther King, Jr. Day
Any questions or concerns you can contact us at 405-275-4030 ext. 6227
6 7 Contact me to find out more! Delana Ayers 405-432-7405 http://www.marykay.com/dayers4
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Unfortunately, we can only accept one picture per birthday person, not per birthday wish.
8 9 I would like to extend my most heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the uplifting thoughts, prayers, donations & flowers.
I am lucky & so thankful to know such a great group of folks! Geraldine Abrams
The Green Buffalo Company At Little Axe Bison Ranch Tecumseh, OK
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[email protected] (405) 287-8517 Providing quality bison products, made in Oklahoma! 8 9 Shop With A Cop December 8, 2015 Shawnee Walmart
AST Officers attending: Shawn E. Crowley, Jason Brinker, Ric Mantooth & Joe Abbiss
AST Elders Council
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Warrior Puckitt, Zesa Lou-Ann Treat, Joshua Steven Alford, Sandra Kaye Fruit, Andrea Dee Longhorn II, Leonard Wayne Queen, Marlene Lucille Turner, Timothy Jake Altman, Garrett Michael Geissler, Jarett Paul Longhorn Moore, Tylee Raquel Rakestraw, Mariah Diane Tyner, Tonia Melanie Anderson, William Chase Gibson, Braxton Reid Caddo Longhorn, Bruce Jerome Allen Ramirez II, Antonio Uchida, Nolan Garrett Armstrong, Frank Lee Gibson, Clarence Longhorn, Crystal Alaina Ramirez, Joe Anthony Valdivia, Thomas Lesley Barber, Joseph Leeroy Gibson, Gloria Lynne Longhorn, La Donna Gail Ramos, Georgina Lynn Vanliew, Kesa La`nae Barfield, Amandia Quaymmie Gibson, Jeremy Lee Longhorn, Shawna Michele Reed, Teresa June Villalobos, Valentina Noel Barton, Brittany Lynn Gibson, Jimmy Ray Longman, Caitlin Oteaka Reeves, Sharon Annette Wahpekeche, Eric Lynd Bates, Terri Elaine Gibson, Martha Lynette Lovins, Marilyn Sue Riden, C`anne Danielle Wahpepah, Hazel Paige Bayliss, Jeffery Channing Gibson, Ronnie Caleb Lowe, Charles Jake Kilraine Ridenour, Logan Taylor Walker, Roger Steven Beach, Cary Sue Gibson, Walter Ray Lowry, Linda Diane Riedel, Brian Alan Warrior, Tobin Shane Bettelyoun, Kelan Chase Gilman, Howard Floyd Mann Jr., Glenn Dale Roach, Dawson Wayne Warrior, Zybelle Rose Bittle, Boston Warrior Gonzalez, Xochitl Olivia Mann Sr., Glenn Dale Roberts, Ramona Lee Washington, Rebecca Marie Blalock, William Charles Goodman, Thomas Donald Mann, Marc Andrew Robertson, Wanda Lejean Watson, Daniel Owen Blanchard II, Aaron Gabriel Granstrom, Tyler Michael Marquez II, Quentin Miles Robison, Tyrel Lane Watson, Julie Marie Blanchard III, Larry Dean Hall, Bonnee RaeLynn Marriott, Cadence Sunay Rochon, Stephen Arthur Watson, Matthew Payden Blanchard, Bernice Starr Hamman, Stacie Berlyn Martin, Jared Webster Rogers, Tammy Sue Watson, Patrick Scott Blanchard, Chelsey Kolesha Hanson, Bentley Robert Jin Martinez, Laronda Ann Rolette, Ty Clay Webb, Kelly Britt Blanchard, Chester Vernon Harjo, Nicholas Gerald Martinez, Naliyha Tewa Ruimveld, Chad Christopher White Thunder, Sheldon Thomas Blanchard, Cory Eugene Harjo, Tabias Darnell Martinez, Sam Littlecreek Rye, Gail Marie Alford White, Jesse Lee Blanchard, Terance Blaine Harrington, Carolyn Jean Martinez, Winter Dawn Sam-Ruimveld, Bailey Shae Issi Balalli White, Seth Wesley Blanchard, Twyla Gayle Harris, Samuel Lee Allen Sabre Masquat, Kinsley Rae Sanders, Dylan Wayne Whited, Angela Kay Boston, Nathan Daniel Haumpy, Tacie A'lize Mathany, Connie Ruth Seber, Jamie Nicole Williams, Joseph Billy Boyd, Ladarius Eugene Hawk, Quincy Ryan Maxwell, Diondre DaShawn Seber, Lauren Elizabeth Williams, Joseph Bryan Bradley, Clarence Scott Heatley, Cashis King Maxwell, Jimmy Ray Serena, Anthony George Williams, Joshua David Bragg, Ronald Lee Heatley, Prada DeeAnn Maxwell, Nellie Tiger Shaffer, Christie Elaine Willoughby, Marcie Deann Brannon, Tyneeka Alexandria Hernandez, Janessa Leann Mazzucco, Tiana Bright Path Shawnee, Keaten Wayne Wilson, Aarion James Deer Bread, Christina L.m. Herrera, Angel Juventino McBroom, Tallon Cole Shelton, Xavier Race Wilson, Alix Re`Ann Brinson Jr, F E Hilderbrand, Cameron James McCreary, Gabriel David Sherrill, Quentin Patrick Wilson, Alta Louise Brokeshoulder, Sherri Dawn Hill, Keiton James McCreary, Lisa Jane Shields, Aaliyah Brooke Wilson, Calvin Lee Brown, Harper Janiece Hill, Stephen Lee McGirt, Travis Wade Shields, Laila Annaliese Wilson, Christopher Dale Brown, Jennifer Renee Hood, Dantel Ruya McPherson - Khalil, Jessica Lynn Shular, Sandra Jeanne Hood Wilson, Dean Owen Brummett, Taylor Renee Hough, Alyssa Blake McPherson, Alan Lynn Sloat, Cilicia Ann Wilson, Edward Wayne Burkhard, Valarie Mae Howe, Angelina Marie McPherson, Mason Thomas Sloat, Warren Howard Wilson, Faith Anne Marie Casteel, Annabella Rai Humphrey, Lou Ann McPherson-Brittain, Jason Tyler Smith, Al Murray Wilson, James Francis Chisholm, Mark Wayne Innis, Nicholas Alexander Meek Jr, Jimmy David Smith, Mariah Love Wilson, Michael Eugene Citty, Rebecca Irvin, Michael Reed Melton, Serena Jo Smith, Ryan James Wilson, Stephen Edward Clark, Emiley Ann Isaacs, Betty B Melzer, Logan Michael Boyer Snake, Anita Mae Burton Wilson, Wesley Dean Coleman, Justin Ray James, Diane Rene Mendoza, Samuel Lee Snake, Barry Gabriel Wise, Landon Kyle Colungo, Damien Micheal Januszewski, Connie Bradley Merrell, Maddox Andre Sorrells, Sandra Lee Wolf Sr., Aaron Paul Condra, Karri Marie Jimboy, Kaden Allen Milburn, Michelle Sahara Spoon, Barbara Jo Wolf, Angel Erica Coon, Wynona Sloat Jiron, Mary Elizabeth Miller, Laney Lee Spoon, Carl David Wolfe Jr., Houston Hugh Cope, Michell Eldon Johnson Jr., Henry Caddo Miller, Tre Dean Spoon, Christopher Jaye Womack, Kaleigh Patricia Coriz, Matoka Marie Johnson Jr., Josie Ed Mitchell, Gage Jaydn Spoon, Deric Brandon Woods, Jiya Marie Cox, Micheal Sage Johnson, Bradley Nathaniel Preston Scott Mitchell, Nycole Morningstar Spoon, Tina Louise Wright, Phillip Lawrence Creamer, Maureen Jessica Johnson, Bruce Dale Montgomery, Nathan Andre Patrick Spybuck, Winter Dawn Wunderlin, Donna Jo Creek, Bessie Lee Johnson, David Lee Morgan, Autumn Dawn Squire, Jimmy Dowell Wyatt, James Allen Cripps, Jimmy Mark Johnson, Patrick Wayne Morris Jr., John Gilbert Starr, Adrien Miguel Yandell, Leon Allen Crossley, Orin Lee Johnson, Pauletta Elephant Morris, Betty Sue Williams Starr, Martin Yeahpau, Michael Tyrus Crossley, Rachel Ann Johnson, Tanessa Anah Marie Morris, David Leon Starr, Rance George Cruz, Reyna Jalyssa Kaseca, Thomas James Morris, Jordan Marie Steinruck, Eugene Donnell Cutler, Breanna Kailee Keith, Shelli Leann Morris, Lucas Hayden Stewart, Glenn Alan Dankenbring, Melody Renee Kelly, Addison Marie Mull, Neela Mahadevi Stewart, James Clyde 14 15 Mom-B, Queen B, Hope you have an awesome kind of birthday!! Because you are ,for sure, the most awesomest Wishing my baby girl You picked me, but in return I gave kind of sister!! all my unconditional LOVE!! You're also the creep of Courtney Little Axe I Love You Now, Tomorrow and HAPPY 24TH BIRTHDAY!!! Forever! the two of us! We love you and are very proud of you. Happy Birthday OLD LADY! Love, Love, Your dad and the Little Axe family Love, Bellesie Wellsie Baby sister Sheree
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AST Health System - December 2015
2015 was a year to remember! We achieved support all the successes we’ve achieved, and to their care. We also have Contract Health much, and yet we have much more to do. we all sincerely thank them for their kind, representatives available at our Shawnee We’ve seen steady increases in our customer/ caring, and dedicated support in improving location. Tribal members are able to call Ms. patient satisfaction rates, access to care health care services and access to all of our Flo Mann, LPN or Ms. Laurie Webber, LPN at and services, as well as a steady decline in patients and tribal members we service! (405) 878-5850. patient complaints and concerns. Although Please take notice…recently, reported to no organization is perfect, the distinction us, one of our patients, who is a tribal member, - The AST Health System continues to of excellence lies within the culture of an was contacted by someone claiming to be improve its Customer Service. The Customer organization and its ability to continuously with Blue Cross/Blue Shield and asking for Service Line is (405) 701-7623. Please direct improve processes and respond to their personal information including their Medicare all complaints or compliments to this line for internal and external customers’ needs and number. The call back number provided did appropriate attention and/or response. Please concerns. The health system’s culture is on the not work, and the member felt uncomfortable be assured that this is the best way to have right track, and I’m proud of the motivation, with the request, as they had just signed up each situation addressed, with consistent morale, and dedication our staff has to this with the benefits mobile unit at the Little Axe updates from our Health Staff. After the health enterprise! Clinic. Please feel free to coordinate with our investigations of all issues are complete, our This past year we added several new health system’s Patient Benefit Advocates Health Director or a Clinic Administrator providers, increased access to services more (PBAs) if you think you are being targeted or will personally contact you with updates, than any other time in AST Health System’s solicited for information that does not seem decisions, or question pertaining to your case. history in Dental, Primary Care, and right to you and allow us to help you verify - The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention Behavioral Health. Also, our Diabetic Health or assist in vetting whether it is a legitimate “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during work and Wellness as well as Physical Therapy request or not. Upon further review, this hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality or and Contract Health (now renamed Purchase member did not have any items needing any after hours you may contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe Referred Care by Congress) drastically attention, and it is suspected that it may have at either (405) 701-7992 or via cell (405) 481- increased their services, outreach, and patient been an attempt to gain personal information. 0815 to start intervention assistance for tribal access at both clinic locations. As the mantra Always ask questions and call back to verify if youth. If it is an emergency or someone is at states in health care, when you take care of the you do not believe the request for information risk of harming themselves or others, please patient the revenue follows! Our third party is appropriate or necessary based upon what contact 911. revenue is also at historic highs, allowing us you know about your status and coverage(s). a near-term ability to accelerate our payment This tribal member was alert, and cautious, - The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool schedule to retire the Joint Venture debt for and succeeded in protecting their valuable continues to be a valuable tool with helping the Little Axe Clinic in years rather than information. you decide what you need to do for compliance decades at the present rate, which is projected We are thankful and very proud of our with the act. Please see the ACA tab at the to continue to grow! Making this important outstanding star performers this month ASTHA Health Program’s Website: http:// goal even more attainable is the refinancing of and thank them all for their contributions www.asthealth.org/aca (Please visit our site the interest rate for the health system’s Joint to our patients, their fellow employees, and today to find out what you need to do to protect Venture at historically low interest rates, also the tribe! Employee of the month for health yourself and your family)! allowing more accelerated payments on the was Mr. Robert White Jr., facility support debt. staff; the team of the month was the Mrs. - Emergency After hour Pharmacy Access: The Zombie 5K Run held for the second Emily Key, Mrs. Sara Judkins, and NP Jamie If you experience an emergent issue after year along with the annual health fair had Gonzalez for their partnership with the hours and receive a prescription that needs record crowds and attendance by vendors at Casino in improving healthy menu choices. to be filled that same evening, AST Health these events, which were a huge, growing The special leadership recognition award has provided access for Tribal members only success, mainly due to the dedication of our was presented to both Jimmy Robertson and at three (3) approved Wal-green locations outstanding employees and tribal members! Manual Johnson, for assisting transportation in Shawnee and Norman. You will need to New equipment, state of the art technology, with multiple patient transports on very short submit your prescription and it is mandatory and improvement in patient through-put notice, assisting tribal patients with getting to identify yourself with your AST CDIB card processes combined to increase efficiency, to their medical appointments unabated while and other appropriate ID. Then they shall lower wait times, and increased access to short staffed in transportation. We have a fill your prescription. You will have a 5-day services. The expansion of pharmacy hours wonderful team health, and they all make a limited fill on your prescription. Upon the along with the PlusCare Clinic initiative has difference for our health system and for the first work/business day, you can have the provided our tribal members services – as health and wellness of all of our patients! remaining balance of your prescription(s) identified through the annual community transferred to your AST pharmacy in either needs assessment (C.N.A.) conducted in 2014. Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill Accreditation of our health system is Additional health related information: your remaining balance. The three (3) AST pending, with the final stage being set in mid- Health approved Walgreen service locations April with the on-site survey by the AAAHC - AST/Serviced Health System Native Ameri- are: 1427 North Harrison Street or at 600 Team. This mark of distinction for our health can Veterans: If you are currently receiving Shawnee Mall Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma or system will certify our system as being in services with the area VA Medical Center, 615 West Main Street, Norman, Oklahoma. a unique, set apart category of excellence please contact us today to set up an appoint- The Little Axe Health Center Drive-Thru recognized by the healthcare industry ment to have your services established with Pharmacy is also available for emergency fills, as being a provider of quality healthcare the AST Health System. for tribal members only, from: 5:00 PM to 9:00 verified through very in-depth assessments PM Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and skillfully applied industry standards - If you need CPR training, please contact the Saturday & Sunday and holidays from 9:00 of practice and evidence-based medicine. It AST Health System’s Public Health Office at AM to 5:00 PM excluding Thanksgiving and is also extremely important to recognize (405) 447-0300 for scheduling and training op- Christmas. the accomplishments of the health boards, portunities. LSWN and ASTHA, both being chaired by - Contract Health Services (CHS) interactive - Social Media: You can follow the AST experienced, dedicated, AST Tribal members phone menu helps patients access the most Health System on Facebook and receive the with significant healthcare industry and appropriate service provider by calling (405) most current messages and announcements hospital experience. The Executive Committee 701-7951. This feature will speed up access regarding your tribal health care. has been instrumental in working together to the patients seeking services and follow-up every time they’ve been needed by health to 16 17 HEALTH AUTHORITY, INC. / LI-SI-WI-NWI HEALTH INC.
Tribal Members please submit your resume and a letter of interest to be considered being placed on Health Board.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR HEALTH BOARD MEMBERS: • There must be 2 tribal members with health care experience. • All other directors must have sufficient professional experience in various fields (business, accounting, public service, law administration to contribute productively to the Board. • Appointees shall have a background check and may not be a staff member or employee of the health care system.
THUNDERBIRD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, INC. (TEC BOARD) Interested Tribal Members to be consider for board position. Please send letter of interest and a resume.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be eligible to obtain a gaming license from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Gaming Commission and possess experience in gaming operations, business, finance, or law and of the following: __Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Law or an equivalent field (Bachelor’s degree or higher); __Minimum three (3) years’ experience in business management; __Minimum two (2) years’ experience in casino operations; or __Knowledge of federal Indian law, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and related statutes and regulations
Please send letters and resume to Secretary John Johnson Office: 2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 Email: [email protected]
Mission Statement To promote the wellbeing of the “whole person” within the context of their culture. A Single twig breaks but a Bundle of twigs is strong Services Supporting changes in the journey of life’s transitions. The following services are offered: • Resource/referral information • Crisis intervention • Child, adult, family and couple/marital counseling • Therapy and Support groups (TBA) • Drug and alcohol assessments • Anger management • Depression screenings • Sweat lodge 16 17 AST PHARMACY Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System FYI: Contract Health Service News When requesting refills, please provide 24 hour notice Behavioral Health Services Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health until pick-up. The most efficient method is to have your The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you refill numbers ready when you call the Pharmacy, and use our automated system. ... follow the CHS Guidelines! Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed. Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information
If you would like to receive a text message to your cell Emergency Contract Health Services Contract Health Services phone when your medications are ready for pick-up, and for AST members for AST members please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with Urgent Care Services with Insurance without Insurance your current cell phone number. Office Hours Please inform us of changes in address, phone number, CHS for a currently enrolled AST member CHS for a currently enrolled AST CHS for a currently enrolled AST member Monday-thru-Friday who resides in the defined catchment area member who resides in the defined who resides in the defined catchment area insurance and other contact information (changes at who needs emergent or urgent care: catchment area who has insurance such who does not have insurance: registration do not flow to pharmacy). 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM as Medicare or Private Insurance: Little Axe Clinic Shawnee Clinic 1. Call the On-Call nurse at 1. You must apply for all resources 15951 Little Axe Drive 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. 1. Complete CHS Patient Update form If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call (405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”. and update all information every 6 available to you such as: Medicaid, Norman, OK 73025 Shawnee, OK 74801 months. Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, either Pharmacy or stop by and speak with one of our Ph. 405-701-7987 Ph. 405-878-4716 2. Notify CHS on the next businesss day Vocational Rehabilitation, Auto Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your or within 72 hours after the ER visit. 2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours Insurance and other personal injury Services are offered through: Notification does not assure pharmaceutical needs! prior to appointment date for a (COB) or liability coverage. PRC staff and/ Little Axe Clinic & Shawnee Clinic for all Federally authorization of payment. However Coordination of Benefits to be sent to or Benefit Coordinators can assist with Recognized Tribes. if you do not notify CHS within 72 provider the application process for alternate hours, your bills will not be paid. resources. Failure to exhaust avail- Hours of Operation: 3. Inform Provider/HealthFacility that AST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES able or potentially available alternate Little Axe: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 3. For AST members with no insurance AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of resources may result in denial of pay- (7:30am-5:30pm Drive-Thru) For counseling information, contact: evidence must exist that the visit was last resort. ment. Shawnee BH: Roberta Cooper (405) 878-4716 medically necessary. Medical priorities Phone-(405)292-9530 Little Axe BH: Rolanda Smith (405)701-7987 have been established for determining 4. In the event that you receive a bill 2. Complete CHS Patient Update Shawnee: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm which referrals can be authorized for from a provider, please provide a form and update all information payment. copy to CHS. You may leave bills every 6 months Phone-(405)878-5859 at the Little Axe Health Center or 4. For AST members with insurance, Shawnee Clinic. 3. You must utilize the services provided evidence must exist that a third party within the AST health clinics prior to We are open through the lunch hour!! resource has made determination such being referred out. Services provided Women’s at Shawnee Clinic 405.878.4702 services were “emergency care” or Schedule an **BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED WITH Health appointment “urgent care” (such evidence may 4. Referrals for outside services must include payment from private insurance). Contract Health be sent to CHS. Services must be THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Little Axe Health Center medically approved by an AST Health Women’s Health Services 5. In the event that you receive a bill Direct Phone Line provider. OF EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE Located in the Primary Health Care from a provider, please provide a 405.701.7951 DUTIES. ** Providing & Promoting Preventative Health copy to CHS. You may leave bills 5. An appointment will be scheduled for All Women at the Little Axe Health Center or and a COB will be sent to the outside Services include: Shawnee Clinic. provider. Thank You, h Adult immunizations AST Pharmacy Staff h Breast & Pelvic Exams 6. In the event that you receive a bill h Mammogram Referral from a provider, please provide a h Bone Density Studies Contract Health Services copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center or is conveniently located at Shawnee Clinic. AFTER HOUR PHARMACY NOTIFICATION Information about: • Health Promotion • Quitting Smoking Shawnee Clinic-Building 16 • Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs Shawnee Clinic Little Axe Health Center The Walgreens located at 100 12th Avenue NE in Norman, • Nutrition and Little Axe Health Center OK is no longer contracted with the AST Health System • Physical Fitness and Exercise (405) 878-4702 (405) 447-0300 • Controlling Stress and Violence Flo Mann Laurie Webber to pay for after hour emergency prescriptions due to losing its • Prevention of Pregnancy 24-hour service status. • AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases Tribal members may now take prescriptions to: Walgreens 615 W. Main St Norman, OK Women’s Health Services Little Axe Health Center (405) 573-5019 15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026 405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605 www.asthealth.org Debi Sloat Glendine Blanchard Sharon Ponkilla Darla Gatzman Jayne Werst 18 19 FYI: Contract Health Service News Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you ... follow the CHS Guidelines! Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information
Emergency Contract Health Services Contract Health Services and for AST members for AST members Urgent Care Services with Insurance without Insurance
CHS for a currently enrolled AST member CHS for a currently enrolled AST CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area member who resides in the defined who resides in the defined catchment area who needs emergent or urgent care: catchment area who has insurance such who does not have insurance: as Medicare or Private Insurance:
1. Call the On-Call nurse at 1. Complete CHS Patient Update form 1. You must apply for all resources (405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”. and update all information every 6 available to you such as: Medicaid, months. Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, 2. Notify CHS on the next businesss day Vocational Rehabilitation, Auto or within 72 hours after the ER visit. 2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours Insurance and other personal injury Notification does not assure prior to appointment date for a (COB) or liability coverage. PRC staff and/ authorization of payment. However Coordination of Benefits to be sent to or Benefit Coordinators can assist with if you do not notify CHS within 72 provider the application process for alternate hours, your bills will not be paid. resources. Failure to exhaust avail- 3. Inform Provider/HealthFacility that able or potentially available alternate 3. For AST members with no insurance AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of resources may result in denial of pay- evidence must exist that the visit was last resort. ment. medically necessary. Medical priorities have been established for determining 4. In the event that you receive a bill 2. Complete CHS Patient Update which referrals can be authorized for from a provider, please provide a form and update all information payment. copy to CHS. You may leave bills every 6 months at the Little Axe Health Center or 4. For AST members with insurance, Shawnee Clinic. 3. You must utilize the services provided evidence must exist that a third party within the AST health clinics prior to resource has made determination such being referred out. services were “emergency care” or “urgent care” (such evidence may 4. Referrals for outside services must include payment from private insurance). Contract Health be sent to CHS. Services must be medically approved by an AST Health 5. In the event that you receive a bill Direct Phone Line provider. from a provider, please provide a 405.701.7951 copy to CHS. You may leave bills 5. An appointment will be scheduled at the Little Axe Health Center or and a COB will be sent to the outside Shawnee Clinic. provider.
6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a Contract Health Services copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center or is conveniently located at Shawnee Clinic. Shawnee Clinic-Building 16 and Little Axe Health Center Shawnee Clinic Little Axe Health Center (405) 878-4702 (405) 447-0300 Flo Mann Laurie Webber
Debi Sloat Glendine Blanchard Sharon Ponkilla Darla Gatzman Jayne Werst 18 19 A SNAPSHOT DIABETES IN THE UNITED STATES
DIABETES
29.1 million do not know people have OUT 1 OF 4 they have 29.1 diabetes That's about 1 out of every 11 people diabetes MILLION
PREDIABETES COST
Total medical costs and lost $245 work and wages for people 86 BILLION with diagnosed diabetes MILLION 86 million people — more than 1 out of 3 adults — have prediabetes
Risk of death than for for adults with 50% adults without diabetes is HIGHER diabetes
OUT do not know they 9 OF 10 have prediabetes
Medical costs for people with Without weight diabetes are as for people loss and moderate twice as high without diabetes physical activity
People who have diabetes are at higher risk of serious health complications:
15–30% of people with prediabetes will YEARS develop type 2 diabetes 5 BLINDNESS KIDNEY HEART STROKE LOSS OF within 5 years FAILURE DISEASE TOES, FEET, OR LEGS
20 21 Register Now!!! www.asthealth.org/patient-portal New Patient Portal Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System Little Axe Health Center Shawnee Clinic
Visit your app store and install the Follow My Health app
- Improved access to your health information - Communicate directly with your clinic - Request an appointment for real-time access to your ...and more! health information
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DON’T ea e e ications that are at ris or eing a use in plain o an o an sight or in places that aren’t secure oore olice Depart ent on diabetes from the CDC. If you ast ain treet DON’T hro e ication in the trash or lush o n toilet Nor an olice Depart ent Wellness Department would like to share oore est ra DON’T hro e ication in the trash or lush o n toilet Nor an olice Depart ent or an DON’T epac age e ication in un ar e containers est ra think you may have diabetes or ea e e ications that are at ris or eing a use in plain DON’T or an sight or in places that aren’t secure oore olice Depart ent ast ain treet the new statistics on diabetes from the Oklahoma SPF-TIG Project is funded by SAMHSA DON’T ea e e ications that are at ris or eing a use in plain oore may be at risk for diabetes, please (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) oore olice Depart ent sight or in places that aren’t secure DON’T epac age e ication in un ar e containers sentee ast ain Sha nee treet Tri e of oore O laho a CDC. If you thinkcontact you may us at have diabetes or Oklahoma SPF-TIG Project is funded by SAMHSA DON’T(Substance epac age Abuse e icationand Mental Health in un ar e Services Administration) containers 405-701-7977. sentee Sha nee Tri e of O laho a may be at risk for diabetes, please contact Oklahoma SPF-TIG Project is funded by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
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Masters’ Touch Benefit Concert and Donations by Members of CIBC Cornerstone Indian Baptist Church Little Axe, OK
The Christian Native American musical trio, “Master’s Touch”, and other Christian singers, musicians and groups did a benefit concert for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Indian Child Welfare Department on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Cornerstone Indian Baptist Church. Donations of wrapped/unwrapped toys and monetary donations were taken for the children. This was the 2nd Annual benefit concert and had an attendance of 50+. Afterwards, food and fellowship were provided for all attendees. Cornerstone Indian Baptist Church appreciates the musi- cians, groups, singers, and community that attended the 2nd annual benefit concert for the AST ICW Depart- ment. May everyone have a blessed and joyous Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!
22 23 Emergency Management - December 2015 Report
Tribal Representative Ken Blanchard has indicated that tribal members have inquired about our Tribal Emergency Response Team. Governor Butler-Wolfe requested putting this information in the newspaper to better inform tribal members who aren’t familiar with response team concept. This is a short overview of the team’s role and training. Process: When an emergency occurs at the tribe or its tribal communities, the tribal police receives the information and coordinates with the emergency manager. The emergency manager and response team’s commander work together to assemble the team to respond. The team members are called in by their commander to report to the command post and given instructions. The team will perform damage and injury assessment. This information will be reported to first responders when they arrive on the scene. Training: Response team training emphasizes safely "doing the most good for the most people as quickly as possible" when responding to a disaster. The team’s training curriculum for the basic course covers Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Operations introduction, and Light Search and Rescue Operations. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Emergency Response Team has been trained to perform the following actions under the supervision and direction of the team commander during an emergency/disaster: ∑ The team will perform initial assessment of the scene and determine the appropriate course of action for team members and report to law enforcement, fire, or EMT’s upon arrival;
∑ Safety assessment of the scene is made to ensure the safety of the team; ∑ First aid will be rendered until EMT’s arrive on scene and assist in triage area;
∑ Fires suppression of small fires until the fire department arrives on scene; ∑ Searching for and providing rescue of victims as is prudent under the conditions; ∑ Once first responders have arrived the team will remain to assist as directed by the team commander and emergency manager. If you have any questions about the team or disaster response, contact the Emergency Manager, Linda Day at (405) 740-1562 or email at [email protected]
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 911 Police, Fire, Ambulance HEARTLINE EMERGENCY 211 State of Oklahoma
TRIBAL POLICE 405-275-3200 Absentee Shawnee TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER 405-740-1562 (cell) Absentee Shawnee
SHERIFF 405-273-1727 Pottawatomie County CITY POLICE 405-273-2121 Shawnee CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 405-273-5272 Shawnee COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 405-273-2157 Pottawatomie County
SHERIFF 405-701-8888 Cleveland County CITY POLICE 405-321-1600 Norman HEALTH DEPT. 405-794-1591 Cleveland County
OG&E 405-272-9595 Report Power Outage 1-800-522-6870 CANADIAN VALLEY 405-382-3680 Power Outage
DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 1-800-522-0206 State of Oklahoma HIGHWAY PATROL 405-425-4385 Road Conditions
22 23 CTSA Early Childhood Center Absentee Shawnee Indian Child is seeking to hire a part-time Welfare Department NUTRITION TECHNICIAN Child abuse prevention has historically been and remains one of the most basic aspects of American Indian for our Shawnee Location culture. The practices of prevention, though not labeled as such, are embedded in centuries-old spiritual beliefs, The Nutrition Tech will provide support to the Lead Nutrition Tech, child-rearing methods, extended family roles, and systems including dish washing, cleaning, serving and basic meal preparation. of clans, bands, or societies. This natural system of child
ABSENTEEprotection SHAWNEE and child INDIAN abuse prevention CHILD WELFARE has been threatened DEPARTMENT Must be at least 18 years of age over time by forced assimilation, relocation, externally Must have a high school diploma or equivalentThe Absentee Shawneeimposed social Tribe services, Child Protective alcoholism, Services and poverty, accepts, but theinvestigates, and records Must pass background investigation for licensed child care programs traditions and values have survived. The old teachings, Previous experience is preferredall reports of alleged abusevalues, and and neglect family of systems Absentee are Shawneestill at the children core of andthat provides protection to Food handlers certification Indianis a plus children on Trustchild land.maltreatment Child Protective prevention Services in Indian also country, works but with the Department of Human Services to investigatemore formal the community abuse or mistreatment responses are ofalso Absentee in place. Shawnee children residing All applications accepted with preference given to qualified The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has an Indian Child Native Americans and current/formeroutside HS/EHS parentsTrust land. TheWelfare primary Department responsibility to ensure of Child our tribal Protective children’s Services rights is to assess the safety of the child and take theare appropriate protected if actionthey have to protecta child abuse/neglect and promote case the beingbest interest of the child. heard in the State Court System. ICW staff also work Apply today: our own tribal casesCOURT on Trust ADVOCACY land, or in our Tribal Court Applications accepted until position is filled System. Our children are our Tribe’s future. Someday the The Absentee Shawneejourney that Indian many Child of you Welfare have started Department will be completedprovides court advocacy in the Employment Applications can be Tribaldownloaded and State at: systemsby them.for children If you knowand families. of a child This that advocacy is being physically, is to help ensure AST children www.ctsaheadstart.org (clickand on Formsfamilies) get the protectionsor sexually offeredabused pleaseunder contactthe Federal the ICW Indian Department Child Welfare Act as well as at (405) 275-4030. If you do not want to give your name, or picked up at: any protections offered by the various state Indian Child Welfare Acts. ICW workers attend 1535 North McKinley Avenue, Shawnee OK 74801 you don’t have to do so. Sadly, there are things that not court hearings in personall ofor usby are teleconference guaranteed in to life be when a voice we arefor children.the Absentee A Shawnee Tribe in the protection of AST healthychildren. childhood ICW workers free of dysfunction also provide insures the aplanning foundation and linkage to services CTSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer for education and success. Let us all do our part to insure necessary for familiesour who children are working have this to foundation. correct the problems causing the initial removal of CTSA Early Childhoodtheir child.Center This service ABSENTEE is offered SHAWNEEfor Absentee INDIAN Shawnee CHILD children WELFARE nation-wide, whether or not they reside in the AbsenteeDEPARTMENT Shawnee ISTribe’s OPEN jurisdiction. TO ANY ABSENTEE SHAWNEE is seeking to hire a full-time MEMBER WHO IS IN NEED OF OUR SERVICES. THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEEAST INDIAN INDIAN CHILD CHILD WELFARE WELFARE DEPARTMENT’S DEPARTMENT IS OPEN TO ANY Early Head Start ABSENTEETeacher SHAWNEE GOAL MEMBER IS KEEP WHO TRIBAL IS IN NEEDCHILDREN OF OUR WITH SERVICES. THEIR THE AST INDIAN for our Shawnee LocationCHILD WELFARE DEPARTMENT’STRIBAL FAMILY GOALWHENEVER IS KEEP POSSIBLE. TRIBAL IF CHILDREN ICW WITH THEIR HAS TO REMOVE A CHILD FROM THEIR HOME TO An Early Head Start teacher provides educationalTRIBAL experiences FAMILY toWHENEVER ENSURE POSSIBLE.THEIR SAFETY, IF ICW WE HAS LOOK TO REMOVEFOR TRIBAL A CHILD FROM THEIR infants/toddlers in a classroom setting, HOMEusing develo TO pmentallyENSURE THEIRFOSTER SAFETY, CARE HOMES. WE LOOK WE ARE FOR ALWAYS TRIBAL LOOKING FOSTER CARE HOMES. WE appropriate practices. ARE ALWAYS LOOKINGFOR FORTRIBAL TRIBAL MEMBERS MEMBERS WHO WHOARE WILLING ARE WILLING TO TO OPEN THEIR OPEN THEIR HOME TO NEGLECTED OR ABUSED Early Head Start Teacher Minimum Requirements:HOME TO NEGLECTEDAST CHILDREN. OR ABUSED IF YOU AST ARE CHILDREN. TRIBAL MEMBER IF YOU AND ARE TRIBAL MEMBER Infant/Toddler CDA Credential or CertificateAND of IFMastery YOU in CD WOULD IF YOU LIKE WOULD TO BECOME LIKE TO ANBECOME ABSENTEE AN ABSENTEE SHAWNEE FOSTER HOME Previous work experience with young childrenPLEASE CONTACT: SHAWNEE FOSTER HOME PLEASE CONTACT: Pass background investigation for licensed child care programs JULIE WILSON/FOSTER CARE 405-878-4702 JULIE WILSON/FOSTER CARE 405-878-4702 All applications accepted with preference given to qualified Native Americans and current/former HS/EHS parents
Apply today: Applications accepted until position is filled
Employment Applications can be downloaded at: www.ctsaheadstart.org (click on Forms) Humankind has not woven the web of life. We or picked up at: Humankind has not wovenare but the one web thread of life. within We areit. Whatever but one thread we do towithin it. Whatever we 1535 North McKinley Avenue, Shawneedo OK to 74801 the web, we dothe to web, ourselves. we do to All ourselves. things are All bound things together.are bound All things connect. together.- Chief All things Seattle connect. CTSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Chief Seattle 24 25 24 25
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AST DENTAL ANNOUNCES NEW DENTIST AST DENTAL ANNOUNCES NEW DENTIST
Norman, Oklahoma - The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System is pleased to announce the Norman, Oklahoma - The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System is pleased to announce the addition of MicheleDENTAL Walker, DDS,EMERGENCY to our dental team. CLINIC She was born in Indiana but relocated to AST DENTAL ANNOUNCES NEW DENTIST addition of Michele Walker, DDS, to our dental team. She was born in Indiana but relocated to Oklahoma at an early age. She is currently living in Moore, OK. She attended the University of Oklahoma at an early age. She is currently living in Moore, OK. She attended the University of Oklahoma, receivingSTART her Bachelor DATE of Science ANNOUNCED degree in Zoology. She then went on to pursue her Oklahoma, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. She then went on to pursue her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, also from the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated Norman, Oklahoma - The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System is pleased to announce the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, also from the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated with distinction. She has since further ed her education by AST DENTALaddition ANNOUNCES of Michele Walker, DDS, to our dental team. NEW She was born inDENTIST Indiana but relocated to Norman, Oklahoma – The Dental Department at the Little Axe Health with distinction. She has since furthered her education by completingNorman, Oklahoma the Advanced – Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Norman,Oklahoma Oklahoma at an early age. - The She is currentlyAbsentee living inShawnee Moore, OK. She Tribal attended Health the University System of is completing the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Centerresidency would likeprogram, to take which this focusedopportunity on comprehensive to wish everyone care fora Happy New pleased to announce the addition of Michele Walker, DDS, to our dental Norman, Oklahoma - The AbsenteeresidencyOklahoma, receivingShawneeprogram, her Bachelorwhich Tribal offocused ScienceHealth degree on System incomprehensive Zoology. is She pleased then wentcare onto tofor announcepursue her the Year patientsand announce at a complex our level.new Emergency Her goal is provide Dental personalized Clinic day. care The clinic will addition of Michele Walkerteam., patientsDDS, SheAST towas at our a DENTAL complexborn dental in level.team.Indiana ANNOUNCES Her Shegoalbut wasisrelocated provide born NEW personalized into Indiana Oklahoma DENTIST carebut relocaat an tedearly to be Mondayand work mornings with you from to 8:00improve AM -11:30your health, AM starting function, January and 25, 2016. 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TheyMonday offerthrough 16Friday dental from 8:00 chairs AM to 5:00 including PM at the Little a Axewheelchair Health Center. access chair in a trauma or have a present infection will be considered before others. utmost quality,“We tribal are very initiated pleased to introducedental Dr.care,” Walker said to our Mr.patients Mark and toRogers, their families AST and Health private room setting for the comfort of the patient. Services are available by appointment Patients of record will also be considered before new patients. Executivehere atDirector. the health system, we always strive to provide the utmost quality, tribal initiated dental Monday through FridayThe from AST 8:00 dental AMFor more departmentto information5:00 PM or providesatto make the an Little appointment, care Axe for pleaseHealthAmerican call (405) Center. 447Indian/Alaska-0300 . Native care,” said Mr. Mark Rogers, AST Health Executive Director. patients from 2 years of age to adult. 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Vocational Rehabilitation Transitional Services Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma History: The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indi- ans with disabilities for twenty years and counting, with Transition Services at six years. Our mission is to develop specialized services to American Indian students with disabilities currently making the transition from high school to work or achieving a post-secondary education. Services we can provide: We assist with testing fees (ACT, SAT), provide work clothing for new jobs, tuition assistance, assistive devices such as hearing aids, walkers, wheelchairs, eye glasses, along with physical and mental evaluations. Qualifications: You must be a member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school and must reside in on of the Iowa Tribe VR services area counties. You must also provide documentation from your doctor or physician noting your disability. COUNTIES served by ITOVR KAY NOBLE PAWNEE PAYNE POTTAWATOMIE LINCOLN LOGAN
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 728 Perkins, OK 74059
Phone: 405-547-2402 ext 168 Toll free: 1-888-336-4692 Fax: 405-547-1090 E-mail: Christa Tsotaddle, Transitional Counselor [email protected]
1/23/2015 CT Find us on the Web: www.bahkhoje.com 28 29 Elders Council If you have a family member that is 55 or older and resides in a nursing home, assisted living or is homebound contact Meredith Wahpekeche at (405) 760-2601 or Betty Watson at (405) 637-5806
The Elders Council has a limited number of Christmas Baskets that will be distributed. They will need your name, address and phone number for delivery. ATTENTION 55 YEARS OR OLDER YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ELDERS’ COUNCIL If you are 55 years and older, we invite you to come and join us. We would like you, AST elders who have recently or who will be turning 55 years, to come check us out at either the AST Resource Center in Little Axe or the Title VI Building in Shawnee. We love to visit, eat and fellowship with each other so we invite you to come. The AST Elders Council meet the third Saturday of each month, 10 AM to Noon with a potluck lunch. The meeting sites alternate each month between the Resource Center in Little Axe and the Title VI Building in Shawnee. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFO: Mary Birdtail: 476-5603, Wynona Coon: 481-3506, or Kathy Deere: 816-7874. Below is our Purpose Guideline: PURPOSE: It shall be the responsibility of the Elders Council to define and make known to the Executive Committee, any economic and social needs of the Elders, to promote the delivery of supportive services, including health, nutritional services, personal care, chore services, and transportation. To provide guidance for the membership, Absentee Shawnee Tribe government on matters of history, tradition, and culture. We encourage elder participation and endeavor to strengthen connections among the tribal community nationwide. To promote and provide cultural enrichment programs to children and youth. To generate unity among tribal members and to support other programs that benefit the Absentee ShawneeTribe (amended 03-12-2011). We have a general fund budget that is allocated to the Elders Council for monthly expenses and we do monthly fund raising activities to sponsor activities that the Elders participate in throughout the year. We have sponsored and participated in these activities throughout the years: Veterans’ November Pow Wow Tecumseh Frontier Days Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners Shawnee Christmas Parade Indian Child Welfare Christmas Gifts OKC Red Earth Parade First Inaugural Ball for Newly Elected Officials Thunderbird July 4th Pow Wow 6 Nations of Canada, “Tecumseh” play Crow Fair Pow Wow We recently sent a support letter for the Tribal Incentive grant and we are in the process of an ANA grant for the Shawnee language. These are just a few of the activities, the list is long and diverse. NI YA WA Absentee Shawnee Elders’ Council 2016 AST Elders’ Council Meeting Dates and Places
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016 TITLE VI BUILDING, SHAWNEE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016 AST RESOURCE CENTER, LITTLE AXE
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 TITLE VI BUILDING, SHAWNEE
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016 AST RESOURCE CENTER, LITTLE AXE
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016 TITLE VI BUILDING, SHAWNEE
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016 AST RESOURCE CENTER, LITTLE AXE
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016 TITLE VI BUILDING, SHAWNEE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2016 AST RESOURCE CENTER, LITTLE AXE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 TITLE VI BUILDING, SHAWNEE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 AST RESOURCE CENTER, LITTLE AXE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016 TITLE VI BUILDING, SHAWNEE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2016 AST RESOURCE CENTER, LITTLE AXE NOTE: THESE DATES & PLACES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 28 29 THE OFFICE OF Office of Environmental Health & Engineering ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH •Tribal Housing Improvements Application & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) 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” The principal role of OEH&E is to raise tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the the health status of our tribal members eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the to the highest possible level by providing Absentee Shawnee Tribe. services in the area of water and THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly wastewater. To qualify for a water well b. Income c. Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions and/or septic system, the applicant must d. Condition of Home be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal Other Programs available: •Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program member and reside within one of these Applications need to be completed and all necessary six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland, documents attached before the application will be processed. Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com. provide land ownership by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Submit completed application to: Office of Environmental Health & Engineering Lease Agreement through the Absentee Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Shawnee Tribe Reality Department. Proof 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 of income is not required. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex The services we provide are: new water Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13 If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) wells, renovation of a water wells, new city 214-4235 or rural water connections, replacement of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ renovation of city sewer lines and water treatment systems as needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance. If you are having water or wastewater issues or building a new home and need services please come by our office and fill out an OEH&E application for assistance. If your home is under the management of any housing authority and has not FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES been paid off, you do not qualify for assistance. Applications for this PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE program are available online at www. LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. astribe.com and at the OEH&E WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM building.
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MONDAYMONDAY TUESDAY TUESDAYWEDNESDAY THURSDAYWEDNESDAY FRIDAY MONDAYTHURSDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
CLASSESCLASSES CLASSES CLASSESCLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES
Cardio Kickboxing Cardio Kickboxing Circuit Training CircuitZumba Training Fitness Circuit Training Zumba FitnessCardio KickboxingCardio Kickboxing Circuit Training Circuit Training Cardio Kickboxing Zumba Fitness Circuit Training Cardio Kickboxing 6:15 a.m.-6:157:00 a.m. a.m. -7:00 a.m. 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. 6:15 6:15a.m. a.m.-7:00-7:00 a.m. a.m. 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. 6:15 a.m.-7:00 6:15a.m. a.m. -7:00 a.m.6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy WiensChrissy Wiens Chrissy Wiens ChrissyChrissy WiensWiens Chrissy Wiens Chrissy WiensChrissy Wiens Chrissy Wiens Chrissy Wiens Chrissy Wiens Chrissy Wiens Chrissy Wiens Chrissy Wiens Chrissy Wiens Little AxeLittle Resource Axe Center Resource CenterLittle Axe Resource Center Little AxeLittle Axe Resource Resource Center Center Little Axe ResourceLittle Center Axe ResourceLittle Axe Center ResourceLittle Center Axe ResourceLittle Center Axe Resource CenterLittle Axe ResourceLittle Center Axe Resource CenterLittle Axe Resource Center Little Axe Resource Center Little Axe Resource Center
Low ImpactLow Chair Impact Exercise Chair Exercise Zumba! LowPart 2 Impact Chair Exercise Zumba! Part 2 Zumba! Part 2 12:00 p.m.12:00-12:30 p.m.p.m. -12:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m.-12:4512:00 p.m. p.m.-12:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Buster BreadBuster Bread Chrissy Wiens Buster Bread Chrissy Wiens Chrissy Wiens Little AxeLittle Resource Axe Center Resource Center LITTLE AXE HEALTHLittle FACILITY Axe Resource Center LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY
HIIT (Interval Training) HIIT (Interval Training) HIIT (Interval Training) 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Buster Bread Buster Bread Buster Bread LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY
Strength Training Circuit StrengthAerobic Training Training Circuit Circuit Aerobic Training Circuit Strength Training Circuit Aerobic Training Circuit 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 5:45 5:45p.m. p.m.-6:30-6:30 p.m. p.m. 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Buster Bread BusterBuster Bread Bread Buster Bread Buster Bread Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center Little AxeLittle Axe Resource Resource Center Center Little Axe Resource Center Little Axe Resource Center Little Axe Resource Center
“Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at “Zumba! Part 2”- Fitness, fun, and dance. Learn advanced Zumba “Circuit Training”- A“High time-Intensity efficient Interval Training”training- An system time efficient aimed interval trainingat “Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at “Zumba! Part 2”- Fitness, fun, and dance. Learn advanced Zumbadeveloping strength through pre-determined training stations. “Zumba! Part 2”- Fitness, fun, and dance. Learn advanced Zumba“High -Intensity Interval Training”- An time efficient interval training “High-Intensity Interval Training”- An time efficient interval training dance moves to get your heart rate pumping! developing strength throughsystem aimed pre-determinedat developing cardiovascular training .and muscular stations. strength. developing strength through pre-determined training stations. dance moves to get your heart rate pumping! dance moves to get your heart rate pumping! system aimed at developing cardiovascular .and muscular strength. system aimed at developing cardiovascular .and muscular strength. “Chair Exercise”- Low impact strength training utilizing a chair. “Chair Exercise”- Low impact strength training utilizing a chair. “Chair Exercise”- Low impact strength training utilizing a chair.
“Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing tech- “Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing tech- “Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing tech- niques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system. niques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system. niques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system.
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With Promise or f
Our Future
LIFE is Beautiful
Living Meth Free
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 Health System values The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual ALL feedback. Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a new life. We will listen.... Court Advocacy *Patient Advocate Jim Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and Robertson 405-447-0300 appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.
*Customer Service Line Shelter Placement Assistance The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within 405-701-7623 Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for the victim and children may also be available. *Patient Questionnaire located in each of Housing and Utility Assistance our clinics or on our website Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in www.ASTHEALTH.ORG emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility assistance. Little Axe Health Center Shawnee Clinic Referral Assistance Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program.
2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. 15951 Little Axe Drive Community Outreach The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings, Shawnee OK, 74801 Norman OK, 70326 informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal and Non-Tribal communities. 405-447-0300 405-878-5850
For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee Little Axe Health Center Shawnee Clinic Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System 15951 Little Axe Drive 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. 32 33 Norman OK, 70326 Shawnee OK, 74801 405-447-0300 405-878-5850 32 33 MyDNA was created to empower Native teens and other young people who may encounter pressure of drugs and alcohol or for
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FY-2015 RUN DATE: YTD TAX COLLECTIONS 12/16/15 (thru 11/30/15)
Piano & Guitar Lessons TAX YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL COLLECTED
Sales (6%) $1,309.86 $98.49 $32,618.91 $119.48 $12,469.19 $6,240.39 $5,322.62 $5,825.51 $1,059.20 $5,255.54 $5,816.45 $0.00 $76,135.64 2.87% Gaming % of free cash $164,284.00 $150,000.00 $250,000.00 $265,798.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00 $2,230,082.00 84.02% Employee (1%) $41.05 $0.00 $11,691.21 $0.00 $11,597.06 $36,303.24 $3,817.41 $19,742.45 $12,900.47 $10,019.03 $13,882.91 $0.00 $119,994.83 4.52% Severance (8%) $7,199.15 $756.29 $5,251.65 $4,449.01 $5,411.85 $5,533.28 $4,318.57 $3,852.18 $544.92 $6,370.80 $0.00 $0.00 $43,687.70 1.65% Motor Vehicle $11,660.98 $16,042.65 $16,645.60 $16,196.66 $10,223.79 $15,487.60 $16,468.69 $15,061.03 $13,262.66 $14,808.94 $10,107.63 $0.00 $155,966.23 5.88% $10 Per Hour Tobacco Refund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,344.76 $20,355.21 $0.00 $26,699.97 1.01% TOTAL TAXES $184,495.04 $166,897.43 $316,207.37 $286,563.15 $239,701.89 $313,564.51 $229,927.29 $194,481.17 $227,767.25 $242,799.07 $250,162.20 $0.00 $2,652,566.37
Miscellaneous $305.00 $125.00 $120.00 $182.50 $92.50 $145.00 $145.00 $250.00 $165.00 $65.00 $115.00 $0.00 $1,710.00 0.06%
TOTAL COLLECTIONS $184,800.04 $167,022.43 $316,327.37 $286,745.65 $239,794.39 $313,709.51 $230,072.29 $194,731.17 $227,932.25 $242,864.07 $250,277.20 $0.00 $2,654,276.37 100% Call Phil Bradley34 at 405-585-8801 35 Election Commission The Filing Period for Elective Office in 2016. PLEASE fill out EACH BLANK completely and return by the Deadline. A tribal member may file for office, January 1 to January 10 (excluding Weekends and Holidays.) Hours to file are 8:00 a.m. to ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Potential candidates please consult the Election Ordinance for the procedures and I, ______, hereby certify that I am or will be an Eligible qualifications when running for elective office. (Print Name) Voter of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe on or before March 19, 2016. I cannot physically The following positions will be open for the Elections to be present to cast my Vote at the March 19, 2016 Primary Election, therefore, I am be held in 2016. requesting an Absentee Ballot be mailed to me at the following address.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Name (please print): ______Position Filing Fees Term (first) (middle) (maiden) (last) Address:______City: ______St: ______Zip:______Lt. Governor $590.00 Two (2) Years
Tribal Treasurer $590.00 Two (2) Years CDIB#:______Date of Tribal Representative $590.00 Two (2) Years Birth:______
Signature:______Date:______ELECTION COMMISSION
Position Filing Fees Term All REQUESTS must be returned to the Election Commission by the deadline of Election Commissioner $215.00 Three (3) Years February 28, 2016 Election Secretary $215.00 Three (3) Years Commission Member #1 $125.00 Two (2) Years Mail to: Absentee Shawnee Election Commission P.O. Box 741 Fee amount: Basic Fee (Executive Committee $500.00 and Tecumseh, OK 74873 Election Commission $125.00) plus cost of $40.00 for Alcohol test,
$25.00 for Drug test and $25.00 for Driver’s License Verification Fax to: (MVR.) Fax # (405) 273-1337 (Do not fax to any other fax #) Phone: (405) 275-4030 ext. 6271 QUALIFICATIONS: Toll free number 1-800-256-3341 ext. 6271 A) An enrolled member of the tribe. B) An eligible voter for purposes of voting in tribal elections. Deliver in Person to: C) Must be twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of the election Election Commission Office located in the Tribal Court Building for which he/she desires to be a candidate. D) Physically reside within the following counties: Cleveland, All eligible voters are entitled to vote either at the Polls or by Absentee Ballot. Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, McClain, Garvin, Pontotoc, Seminole, This form may be duplicated for your convenience. Lincoln, or Okfuskee. ______E) In cases where a prospective candidate has been convicted of ELECTION COMMISSION USE ONLY a felony, such person shall not be eligible for consideration as a candidate until at least five (5) years have passed following Received: ______Approved:______Disapproved: completion of the penalty for such conviction(s). ______F) Not more than one (1) member of an immediate family shall If Disapproved (reason): be elected to the same tribal elective body except when running ______as a candidate for the same elective position. Consult the Election Ordinance for Specific/Additional Qualifications. Tax Collections FY-2015 RUN DATE: YTDFY-2015 TAX COLLECTIONS 12/16/15 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 11/30/15) Run Date: (thru 11/30/15) 1216/15
TAX YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL COLLECTED
Sales (6%) $1,309.86 $98.49 $32,618.91 $119.48 $12,469.19 $6,240.39 $5,322.62 $5,825.51 $1,059.20 $5,255.54 $5,816.45 $0.00 $76,135.64 2.87% Gaming % of free cash $164,284.00 $150,000.00 $250,000.00 $265,798.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00 $2,230,082.00 84.02% Employee (1%) $41.05 $0.00 $11,691.21 $0.00 $11,597.06 $36,303.24 $3,817.41 $19,742.45 $12,900.47 $10,019.03 $13,882.91 $0.00 $119,994.83 4.52% Severance (8%) $7,199.15 $756.29 $5,251.65 $4,449.01 $5,411.85 $5,533.28 $4,318.57 $3,852.18 $544.92 $6,370.80 $0.00 $0.00 $43,687.70 1.65% Motor Vehicle $11,660.98 $16,042.65 $16,645.60 $16,196.66 $10,223.79 $15,487.60 $16,468.69 $15,061.03 $13,262.66 $14,808.94 $10,107.63 $0.00 $155,966.23 5.88% Tobacco Refund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,344.76 $20,355.21 $0.00 $26,699.97 1.01%
TOTAL TAXES $184,495.04 $166,897.43 $316,207.37 $286,563.15 $239,701.89 $313,564.51 $229,927.29 $194,481.17 $227,767.25 $242,799.07 $250,162.20 $0.00 $2,652,566.37
Miscellaneous $305.00 $125.00 $120.00 $182.50 $92.50 $145.00 $145.00 $250.00 $165.00 $65.00 $115.00 $0.00 $1,710.00 0.06%
TOTAL COLLECTIONS $184,800.04 $167,022.43 $316,327.37 $286,745.65 $239,794.39 $313,709.51 $230,072.29 $194,731.17 $227,932.25 $242,864.07 $250,277.20 $0.00 $2,654,276.37 100% 34 35 Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Building Blocks C.D.C. 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, Ok. 74801 P: (405)878-0633 F: (405)878-0156
Building Blocks News… We hope everyone had a merry Christmas!! All of our teachers and children were very busy in December with holiday art projects, learning Christmas songs, and preparing for our Christmas program. We would like to thank all of those who attended and showed support to the children and the staff. Everyone worked very hard to make it a special occasion. Our teachers also put together classroom Christmas parties. Thank you to all of the families that contributed snacks to the parties and to those who were able to join us. A special ‘Thank you’ to Evan Austin for being Santa at our Christmas program and our class parties!! He even distributed gifts to each of the children. They loved it!!
Building Blocks currently has 42 children enrolled. With the completion of the holiday season, we are in the process of enrolling children from our waiting list. If you are interested in placing your child on our waiting list, please contact the center at (405) 878-0633. We can email or fax you a waiting list application. We are open to the public, but preference is given to Native American children.
Thank you, Heather Presley Director
Dates to remember:
Friday, Jan 1st Closed for New Year’s Day Monday, Jan 18th Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Little Axe Absentee Shawnee Language Classes
Come join us at the AST Resource
Center!!! Free Tutoring in all subjects! FREE SHAWNEE LANGUAGE CLASS FOR NATIVE YOUTH Games and activities! Delinquency Prevention! Limited to the first 20 youth participants Healthy Lifestyles! Must be 10—18yrs. Must have a CDIB card. And Much More! Open to All Middle School and High School Students Transportation may be provided after school from Little Axe Schools
Open to Absentee Shawnee Tribal Students K-5 with a C.D.I.B. Classes will start in December dates (TBD) and run through the spring; classes will be held one day a week after school hours.
Everything is offered with no charge….Little Axe bus will transport Classes will be taught by AST Tribal Elders. students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents are We find it to be very important to bring culture into prevention. This class is sponsored by responsible for picking students up by 6:00pm. the MYDNA SPF-TIG program & Diabetes and Wellness.
For more information or to get a registration form please contact Kasey Dean at 405-701-7993 or by email Duration: Starts August 31st and will run through the school year. Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm at [email protected] or Howard Brown at 405-701-7115.
For more information and sign up please contact Blake Goodman at (405) 364-7569
Oklahoma SPF TIG project is funded by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
AbsenteeAbsentee Shawnee Shawnee TribeTribe 0fOf Oklahoma Oklahoma After School Program - Shawnee After School Program- Shawnee 2025 S. Gordon Cooper 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Shawnee, OK 74801 Shawnee, OK 74801 The followinThe following aregThe curren ar followinge current program aret program currents administere programss administere dadministered by dthe by Absente the by Absentethee Absentee Shawnee Shawne Shawneee Tribe eTrib Educatioe Education n P: (405) 878-0633 F: (405) 878-0156 Department:Department: P: (405) 878-0633 F: (405) 878-0156 Tribe Education Department: TheseThareese braieref bdescriptionsrief descriptions of cu rrofent cu prograrrent programs. ms. Program Program guide gulineside arelines av areailable available in hard in copyhard copyat at the Edtheuca Edtionuca Departmenttion Department office o orffic fore or download for download at www at .www a s t r i b . ae s. c t rom i b e . . c om . 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Wewe will will only benot open provide when the schools services are open. for At school this time webreaks will not provideincluding services fall, for school • Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational breakswinter, including spring fall, winter, and spring summer and summer breaks. breaks. The The ASP-Shawnee ASP-Shawnee will have• tutors B iwill• g on B J hand i i m g J Y i m ou t h Y ou training A t w h ard A at w accredited ard P r o gr P a r m vocational o gr : a an m n : ual institutions.an n iualncentive i nce Programntive for has High faor maximum High Scho olScho Senoliors Senfoiorsr for AcadeAmiccadest Amicchstievem Achievement andent Athletand Athlete of tehe of Y teaher. Y ea Deadr. li Deadne forline applica for application submition submission ssision is tohave provide tutorsassistance onwith handhomework. to We provide do have spots assistance available; if withyou are homework.interestedMa pleaserchMa feel31rch of31 eachof funding yeeaachr. y ealimitr. for the calendar year or per program. • Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds freeWe to contactdo have Briana spotsPonkilla available;at [email protected] if you are interestedor (405) 878-0633.All please fundingAll fundingfeel is based is based upon uponthe avail the abavaililityab ofility funds of funds at the attime the oftime ap pofli cation.application. for undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any free to contact Briana Ponkilla at [email protected] applicaAll applications tiandons guidand elguidinesel ainesre avai arela avaible laatble www at .awww s t r i .ab e s . t c r o i mb e . . c o Cli m .ck Cli onck on ServicesServices and sele andct sele Eductca Eduaccreditedtion.cation. college or university. Funding levels are determined based or (405) 878-0633. upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. For moreFor moreinformat information, •pl ioean,Graduatese pl callease Tre callScholarshipsh Trea Spoonsha Program Spoon at (405) at: funds (27405)5- for 4030,27 one5- master’s4030, Ext. 6242Ext. degree 6242 or or1-800-256- or 1-800-256- 3341 3341or emai or lemai to t r el shto a t m r e @ sh one a sm t r @doctoral i b ae s. c t r o i mb degree, e . . c o m and. can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status.
• 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.
All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application.
All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services and select Education.
For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to [email protected]. 36 37 DidDid YYouou KKnow.....now……
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We are in the process of looking for dedicated individuals to contribute to 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 FOSTERbecoming a memberCARE of our Committee. <<
Native American youth are facing WHAT IS A FOSTER CARE WORKER? Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their a crisis. These children are being Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their family of origin and that their familycaregivers. of origin Absentee and Shawnee that of Tribal their Foster caregivers. Care is Absentee in need of Shawnee homes for children that are in our child Foster care caseworker training involves completing a bachelor's removed from their homes and Tribalwelfare Foster system. Care Your is in participation needbeing in of a homes foster for parent children helps that to ensure are in that our these children have childpositive welfare connections system. to their Your. culture This participation interaction helps these in being children nurture a foster a positive parent sense of degree program in social work through a college or university. placed into the child welfare system identification as a Native American. By being willing to do this, you can be a valuable part of the helpshealing to journey ensure that that will these help children strengthen have this positive next generation connections of Absentee Shawnee children; in turn, Students take courses in psychology, abnormal psychology, at rates much higher than any tohelping their those culture. children This interaction become the parents helps that these their children children nurture will need a them to be. Our children are our future, what will we have our future be? sociology, economics, ethics, child welfare policies and complete a other population. Native American positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being willing to doABS this,ENTE youE SH canAWN beEE TaR valuableIBE CHIL partD WE ofLF AtheRE healing supervised internship. children are often placed in homes journey that will help strengthen405-878-47 this02 ( nextext. 1generation33) of Absentee outside of their families, tribes, Shawnee children; in turn, helping those children become the parents that their children will need them to be. Our children are The child’s Foster Care Worker needs to be a partner with the foster and Native American culture and our future, what will we have our future be? all this contributes to significant ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE CHILD WELFARE parents to ensure that each child receives the full spectrum of social problems. The story of Native 405-878-4702 (ext. 133) services provided and/or arranged by the Department. American people is a complicated one marked by significant trauma Some aspects of this relationship include the following: and atrocities. Often times this trauma consisted of the removal • Sharing information on an ongoing basis regarding the of abuse which happened to child’s individual needs, family situation and adjustment to the these young and vulnerable children in many of these schools resulted in foster home overwhelming intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief. This trauma which interrupted the ability to parent has led directly to the most current social • Encouraging the foster parents to participate in the total problems that plague Native American communities today including alcohol/ service planning process drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse and parenting • Providing the foster parents the opportunity to discuss the deficiencies. All of these problems have contributed to the break-down of child’s progress and any unmet needs which they assess the family unit, leading to the removal of large numbers of Native American youth from their families. The journey of healing and breaking the cycles which • Providing the foster parent with information, support, have been put in place by the historical trauma experienced by generations of guidance and referrals to other professionals on the child’s Native Americans requires that the cultural identity for so long denied to these behalf children be returned. Native American youth have two distinct influences, that • Helping the foster family, when necessary, to identify and of their family of origin and that of their caregivers. Absentee Shawnee Tribal obtain services for the foster child; e.g., medical, educational Foster Care is in need of homes for children that are in our child welfare system. Your participation in being a foster parent helps to ensure that these children • Ensuring that the foster family, on the child’s behalf, has have positive connections to their culture which in helps nurture a positive access to all financial resources available to the child while in sense of identification as a Native American. By being willing to do this, you foster care. can be a valuable part of the healing journey that will help strengthen this next generation of Absentee Shawnee children; in turn, helping those children become the parents that their children will need them to be. Our children are A Foster Care Worker works in conjunction with Tribal Courts, our future, what will we have our future be? Will you, as Absentee Shawnee Tribal Law Enforcement, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other county member, do your part if you are able? services. Indian Child Welfare’s goal is to ensure the safety of our IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT, PLEASE CONTACT tribal children when they placed in foster care. The homes that our JULIANN WILSON ICW/CPS/FOSTER CARE AT 275-4030, EXT. 133. tribal children are placed in must complete Child Welfare Background Check, OSBI Background Check, Income Verification, Home Study, Racial disproportionality is defined as the over-or and a Physical. Our AST foster homes are licensed by our Foster under-representation of certain groups (e.g. racial/ Care Committee. ethnic, gender, age) relative to the group’s proportion in the general population. Reports conducted in Foster Care Payments are as follows: 2008 showed that, compared to other groups, Native American children were: 0-5 age $14.73 day $441.97 month • 3 times more likely to be referred to CPS • 1.6 times more likely to be removed from their 6-12 age $17.12 day $513.57 month biological homes • Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over two years 12 and over $19.30 day $579.13 month • Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in guardianships IN ORDER TO RECEIVE P A Y M E N T, A L L THE A B O V E • Less likely to be reunited with their biological M U ST B E M E T A N D TURNED I N TO THE STATE. parents O N CE PROCESSED STATE P A Y M E N T W I L L B E ISSUED . The sad reality is that there are not enough culturally appropriate homes for these children, resulting in the placement of Native American children in homes that do not This is just a little information on what type of work a foster care share their cultural heritage or traditions. We want to place “our tribal” children in our worker performs on a daily basis. If you are interested in becoming own homes, to do this we need tribal members to open their homes and their hearts. a foster home, please call 405-878-4030 ext. 133. Are you willing to open your heart? Are you willing to open your home? If so, please contact Julie Wilson ICW/FC/CPS 878-4702 (ext. 133). 38 39 ABSENTEESHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEEDEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE P F OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA Governor Edwina Butler-WolfeINANCE . 6308 ROCUREMENT 2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR. Eddie Brokeshoulder ...... 6307
Gov. Gov. Belinda Collins(Controller) ...... 6283Asaycia Clayton ...... 6291 SHAWNEE, OK 74801 Lesa Shaw ...... 6269 Genevieve Foster(Asst. Cont.) ...... 6282Valentina menez Ji ...... 6244
Amy Hilderbrand(Pay. Spec.) ...... 6280Kayla Ketakea ...... 6281 Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson...... 6253 Jessica Gonzales...... 6300 Andy Warrior ...... 6309 REALTY Courtneyeen Gr ...... 6250 RETURN SERVICE Mary Billy ...... 6267 ...... 6246 Lt. Gov.Lt. Scott Miller Jenny Ware(Acct. Pay.) ...... 6279Johnnie Hagan REQUESTED (BIA Spec.) ...... 6325 (Probate) ...... 6247 Holly Davis(Acct. Pay. Spec.) ...... 6265 Lea Tsotaddle ...... 6248 ...... 6295 Secretary Vera Dawsey M...... 6289 David Deer ...... S 6320 Jerry Annox Kn ...... 6306 OCIALSERVICES
Secreta Twyla Blanchard ( Staff Acct.) ...... II 6233 Alvina Barnes ...... 6275 Annie WilsonDirector ( ) ...... 6225 Jennifer Hernandez(Budget Analyst) ..... 6228 Resolution No. E-AS-2015-71 Treasurer Leah Bates ...... Glenna 6239 Jones (Grants Admin) ...... 6338TAX C OMMISSION/ TAG
Treas Donna Longhorn ...... 6240 December 16, 2015 Sandra Burnett(Grants) ...... 6385Alicia Engler ...... 6257 Page 2 of 2 Representative Ken Blanchard ... 6287 Tara Battise ...... 6237 HUMANRESOURCES Leonard Longhorn ...... 6335 ...... 6258 Rep. Rep. Cheri Hardeman ...... 6252 TERO Elizabethark Cl...... 6296 2016 Holiday Schedule RECEPTIONIST Rachael Lankford ...... 6222 Jeff Gibson ...... 6284 Lea Bettelyoun ...... Dayna 4030 Dick ...... 6337 TITLEVI DATE HOLIDAY ATTORNEY ICW Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ...... 6227 Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun...... 6272 Ray Campbell ...... Ronelle 6313 kerBa ...... 8802 Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day Julie Wilson ...... 8803 Donna Butler ...... 6270 COURT Debra Daugomah ...... Robert 8804 School field ...... 6270 Kathy Brock (Court) ...... Clerk 6241 Ted Watson ...... 6270 Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day L Vanessa derRy ...... ITTLE 6260A XE R ESOURCECENTER O Monday, February 15 President’s Day ...... Bucky 6336 LittleCharl ey ...... 585-8310THEREXTENSIONS Duke Blanchard ...... 585-3669 C Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm...... 6294 ULT. PRES. / GIFTS HOP Friday, March 25 Good Friday M Bldg. 1 Break Rm ...... 6305 Receptionist ...... 6243 AINTENANCE Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf...... Rm. 6330 Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Joseph Blanchard(Director) ...... 6310Cecil Walker ...... Fam. 6316 Svcs. Conf. Rm...... 6311 Carol Butler ...... 6319 Reta Harjo ...... 6249 Finance Conference Rm...... 6236 Monday, July 4 Independence Day Colleen Butler ...... Stephen 6340 Fife ...... 6234 Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, IsaacO Tracy Wind ...... 6324 THERENTITIES & T OLLF REE Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca August 2016 - TBD Absentee Shawnee Day Esther Lowden(Gift Shop Manager) ...... 6323Tom White, Donnie Marshall, LanceAll Nations nk Ba ...... 273-0202 Cecil Wilson ...... Nanaeto, 6245 Levi Littlecreek...... 6331ASEDA ...... 878-6782 Monday, September 5 Labor Day Gift Shop ...... 6273 Toll Free ...... 800-256-3341 1- Brendle Corner ...... 47-3372 4 Friday, November 11 Veteran’s Day COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MUSIC Building Blocks ...... 878-0633 Heather pierNa ...... 6264 6238 (Billie Thompson,Briana Ponkilla) Thursday & Friday November 24 & 25 Thanksgiving MIS DOMESTICVIOLENCE /FAMILYSERVICES Housing ...... 273-1050 Rico Coon ...... 6328 Kimberlyphens Ste ...... 6277 Human Resources ...... 275-1468 Friday & Monday December 23-26 Christmas Michael Berry ...... 6303 Jackie Denny ...... 6326 Indian Child Welfare ...... 878-4702 Josh Gibson ...... Country 6329 Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220 Linda Gouge(Sexual Assault ...... Adv) 6333 Nishant Shrestha ...... 6327 Media ...... 598-1279 Melissa pezLo ...... 6315 (Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand) DV Advocate ...... OEH 6224 OEH/OEP ...... 214-4235 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ...... of Ken Jone6298s ...... 8845 Police Dept...... 75-3200 2 / 275-3432 Oklahoma hereby establishes Holidays for Calender Year 2016 as set out herein. E Dakota Blanchard...... 8843 DUCATION Jarrod Lloyd ...... 8844 Thunderbird Casino NRM ...... 360-9270 Admin Asst./Rec ...... 6255 Shawnee Casino ...... 273-2679 Evelyn Pablito ...... 8847 Tresha oonSp ...... 6242 Tribal Store (Little Axe) ...... 364-0668 P E OLICEDEPT ...... 275-3200 / 275-3432 LECTIONCOMMISSION LITTLEAXE C LINIC Shawn Crowley(Chief) ...... 6302 CERTIFICATION Emily Longman ...... 6271 Clinic - Medical...... 447-0300 Diane Ponkilla ...... 6261 After hours...... 447-0498 ENROLLMENT Trent Norton ...... Clinic 6276- Dental ...... 307-9704 Larry Buckley ...... 6292 Anthony Johnson ...... Diabetes 6262...... 360-0698 Pharmacy...... 292-9530 We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and John Johnson, Secretary of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma,Sujata Sturm ...... Jason 6288 Brinker ...... 6259 do hereby certify this Resolution No. E-AS-2015-71 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Resource Center ...... 364-7298 H Scott Wilson ...... (Chrissy 6232 Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman) ORSESHOE B END Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on December 16, 2015, David Spector ...... 6266 there being a quorum present, by vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor(After School Program Director) ...... SHAWNEE 6268CLINIC Clinic (Bldg.17) ...... 878-5850 Gibson: YES, Secretary Johnson: YES, Treasurer Bates: YES, Representative Blanchard: YES, Governor Butler-Edwina Butler-Wolfe ...... 6308 Stuart Rollette ...... 85-1346 5 Pharmacy...... 878-5859 Wolfe’s vote, if required, NA. Toll free ...... 1-866-742-4977
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