PRESORTED SWO Tribe receives CITGO grant to Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority recognized as Sota Per Copy STANDARD supplement energy assistance funds region 8 leader in leveraging resources to provide U.S. POSTAGE on Lake Traverse Reservation housing for Oyate; Only housing authority in PAID Sota Iya Ye Yapi WILMOT, SD COPS grant awarded SWO Law S.D./N.D. to have a county-tribe cooperation PERMIT NO. 1 P.O. Box 628 ¢ Enforcement to create Tribal Meth agreement in place prevention program TZTS announces changes to policies handbook Agency Village, SD 57262 50 Housing Development Corp. pursuing Tiospa Zina Tribal School adds high-tech classroom Postmaster: plans to build apartment complex, tools, Groupcast phone service Contents -- Time-Dated News Do Not Delay day care center at Dakota Magic SWO Elderly Nutrition Center Feb. 4th target date This edition mailed at Wilmot, SD on Jan. 22, 2008 Vol. 39 January - Wi Tehi Wi - “Moon of Hard Times” - Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 No. 4

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The check was for $209,352.00 and will be distributed by the Tribe’s fuel By C.D. Floro assistance program managed by Richard Keeble. The money will go to Oyate Sota Editor households to help provide them with heat this winter. hat makes this non-government grant so special to the Sisseton- Tod Hyne came as a personal representative of Joe Kennedy, CEO of Citizens WWahpeton Oyate, is that it comes from kindred indigenous people Energy Corp., the company that distributes fuel assistance to U.S. communities on of Venezuela. We could ask, why are the North American and global oil behalf of CITGO. companies absent -- despite obscene record-high profits in recent years Director Hyne presented the check to SWO Tribal Chairman Michael I. Selvage -- when it comes to supporting Native American tribes and the poor in Sr. this country? Who has stepped up to help, providing fuel assistance to Afterwards, Vice-Chairman Jake Thompson presented Hyne with gifts, including Tod Hyne presents a check in the amount communities in need . . . and special help to tribes? CITGO. A Venezuelan Dakota culture and history books, and he and Tribal Secretary Delbert Hopkins Jr. of $209,352 for the Tribe’s energy assistance presented him with a star quilt on behalf of the Oyate. Tod Hyne said he would take company that some U.S. radical right-wingers want to boycott because fund to Chairman Michael Selvage, on behalf the star quilt back to Boston and present it to Joe Kennedy. that country’s president has strongly criticized our commander-in-chief. of CITGO. Yes, President Hugo Chavez has called George W. Bush a “devil,” but his criticism is of a U.S. regime that lacks concern for the poor, lacks concern for our environment. A regime that even wages pre-emptive war. His criticism is of our country’s bulldozer approach to foreign policy, with our only guide being what’s in it for the corporate profit-line. Now, during the current heating season, with $100-plus prices for a barrel of crude oil, and home heating expenses going through the roof, CITGO has added the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate to the list of its beneficiaries in the United States. On Wednesday, January 9th, Director of Alternative Energy Tod Hyne, of Citizens Energy Corporation, traveled from Boston, Mass. to present a check to the SWO Tribal Council to supplement its federal Low-Income Energy Assistance Program dollars.

The Tribal Executives present this star quilt to the Citizens Energy Corporation on behalf of the SWO. Pictured, from left, are: Tribal Vice-Chairman Jake Thompson, Tribal Chairman Michael I. Selvage Sr., Tribal Secretary Delbert Hopkins Jr., and Citizens Energy Corp. Director of Alternative Energy Tod Hyne. of housing evident in the communities on the Lake of Commissioners for working very hard this year to Traverse Reservation. Chairman Selvage stated that while provide more housing units for the Tribal membership. the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority has been Chairman Selvage also thanked Michael McCafferty, authorized by USDA-Rural Development to plan for and Executive Director of the Dakota Nation Housing construct 11 rental houses at the Barker Hill site, which Development Corporation, as well as its all-volunteer WO Tribal Chairman Michael I. Selvage Sr. and members of the is scheduled for construction during the summer and fall board for taking the initiative in housing development STribal Council on January 16, 2008, were provided a presentation of 2008, not a day passes without more and more Tribal for the benefit of the Tribal membership. Chairman by the Dakota Nation Housing Development Corporation and its member families have come to his office, requesting a Selvage noted that the work of Dustin Kirk, SWO Executive Director Michael McCafferty regarding an application rental unit, and that it has become apparent that more Home Buyers Program, also deserves special mention, currently under development which would provide funding for a housing units are needed in our communities. Chairman as without his assistance and that of his staff, many 24-unit apartment complex and day care center at the Dakota Magic Selvage thanked Leroy Quinn Jr., Executive Director of Tribal member home buyers would not have been able to Casino and Hotel area. the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority, and its Board achieve their dream of owning their own homes. This proposed development would address needs for proposed 24-unit apartment complex and day care affordable rental housing for Tribal members who either center at Dakota Magic. The Raymond James Company are employed or seek employment at Dakota Magic and would be assisted by Travois Inc., which has a proven may be income eligible for admittance into these rental track record of experience in the provision of tax credit units once funding and consequent construction has funded housing developments in Indian Country. The occurred. Dakota Nation Housing Development Corporation is Tribal Chairman Michael I. Selvage Sr. has been for the development of affordable housing as well as Chairman Selvage had requested the Dakota Nation in the process of executing agreements with these firms notified by Randall R. Akers, Administrator, U.S. the provision of housing-related services, with specific Housing Development Corporation to explore sources for the provision of technical and associated assistance Department of Housing and Urban Development, reference to the Housing Authority’s recent completion of funding for such a development during the summer which would result in obtaining funding for the 24-unit Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs, of its new office facility, which was constructed by Eagle of 2007, and Executive Director Michael McCafferty apartment complex and day care center at Dakota Denver Region VIII Office, that the Sisseton-Wahpeton Feather Construction, Calvin Max, from Sisseton, SD. was successful in securing an appropriate source of Magic. Housing Authority has been awarded the annual Chairman Selvage stated that the Tribal Council funding for the requested development. Specifically, Chairman Selvage and members of the Tribal Special Accomplishment Award from the United Native of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate consistently has been Raymond James Tax Credit Funds, Inc., St. Petersburg, Council also directed the Dakota Nation Housing American Housing Association and the Northern Plains attentive to the needs of the Housing Authority by Florida, following several months of negotiation, agreed Development Corporation to explore the possibility Office of Native American Programs. providing leveraged non-federal cash matches for the to provide assistance to the Tribe in completing and of securing funding for up to 30 additional units of Chairman Selvage was informed that this award Housing Authority’s housing assistance programs as filing an application by February 29th, 2008, which rental housing at the Barker Hill site, located north was given in recognition of the Sisseton-Wahpeton well as for community development facilities such as if funded, would provide up to $3,000,000 for the of Agency Village, to alleviate the critical shortage Housing Authority’s success in leveraging funding the Tribal elderly center, now in the final stages of construction. Chairman Selvage noted that this award is well deserved and expressed his appreciation to the Sisseton- Wahpeton Housing Authority, its Executive Director and staff, and especially to the Board of Commissioners for working very hard this year to fulfill the housing needs of he U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has “We need volunteers, we need members to help the Tribal membership. Tannounced approval of SWO Law Enforcement’s grant application for funding under the teach culture, we need creativity and we all must be Methamphetamine Initiative. willing to help make good changes,” said Crystal. Crystal Owen, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate and strong to our culture, traditions, language and values “So many programs fail,” she said, “because member of the Toka Nuwan District, has been hired that our ancestors fought so hard to keep alive,” she said. members are not ready for change.” as the Meth Prevention Coordinator. The program will “We all want to protect our families so now more “As a community we must pull together to focus on creating a Meth-free community on the Lake than ever we have to pull together and join in this fight implement sustainable positive changes on our ccording to Vern Cloud, Director of Traverse Reservation and in northeast South Dakota by against Meth. We don’t want it here. We don’t need any Reservation.” Athe Tribe’s Construction Management developing partnerships, designing activities and creating more addictions destroying the lives of our relatives.” The METH Prevention Program Office is located in Program, has the target date for opening the awareness. “Our intervention strategy should include the the Tribal Health and Human Services Center (former new SWO Tribal Elderly Nutrition Center is Crystal will work closely with the already established individual addict, the family, the Oyate and the Tiospa Zina Tribal School) in Agency Village. Monday, February 4th. NESODAK Community Against Meth Coalition Community. Prevention programs should target all forms If you have questions or comments or would like Sota photos in last week’s edition showed a crew utilizing community policing techniques, as well as the of drug use and be culturally sensitive,” she said. Crystal to come and speak to a class or organization on installing the tile floor. That work has been completed, Public Health Model “4-E” strategies of Education, Crystal, who has volunteered with the local Mothers the dangers of METH in Indian Country you can contact and ceiling tile was installed last week. Construction Enforcement, Environmental Modifications and against Drunk Driving chapter for the past four years, her at (605) 698-3070. She is also seeking input, ideas Management officials did a walk-through of the building Engineering. According to Crystal, she has learned that it believes it is always better to be proactive instead and suggestions from the community member so please last Tuesday, and are confident in the February 4 date. is important to remember the Dakota nation is built on a of reactive when it comes to injury prevention. She feel free to stop in and visit or give her a call with any Kitchen equipment has been ordered and will be foundation of traditions and values. emphasizes that as a community we have to pool our concerns that you may have. brought from Fargo, N.D. and installed by that time. “As an Oyate we are survivors and we are holding resources to see what each of us has to offer. Page 2 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 benefits “are hurtful” and “are taking away from the nation’s ability to defend itself”. Before the scandal at Walter Reed broke in the Washington Post, the Bush administration ran programmes for injured soldiers in much the same way it did the rest of the war — primarily for the benefit of an elite group of private contractors. In 2005, with tens of thousands of casualties already reported, a Pentagon commission recommended closing Walter Reed by 2011. When the commission report became public, the Bush administration moved to privatise the facility for as long as it would remain open, turning management of the hospital over to IAP World Services, a politically well-connected firm with almost no experience in military medicine. In January 2006, the military awarded a five-year 120-million-dollar contract to Florida-based IAP, which had already faced scrutiny from Congress for unseemly profiteering after Hurricane Katrina. After Sota guest editorial -- the levees broke, FEMA ordered the company to deliver 211 million pounds of ice intended to cool food, medicine and sweltering victims of the storm. Instead, IAP had the ice trucked around the country in Barry Lewis: Let the tribes decide circles at taxpayers’ expense, with much of it ending up in storage 2,500 kilometres away in Maine. The company’s leadership had an even more extensive record of corruption. Before going to work at what’s best for them IAP, company CEO Al Neffgen was a top executive at Halliburton subsidiary Kellogg, Brown & Root, where January 13, 2008 he was responsible for “all work performed by KBR for the U.S. government”. That included being hauled Middletown Times-Record before Congressional committees to testify about why the company (which had earlier been run by Vice I’ve got a problem with letting the U.S. government decide what’s in the best interest for Indian tribes. President Dick Cheney) had overcharged U.S. taxpayers by hundreds of millions of dollars while providing This, as opposed to letting the Indian tribes decide for themselves what’s in THEIR best interest. support for U.S. troops in Iraq. How’s that for a novel approach? Neffgren wasn’t the only well-connected person at IAP. The company’s president, the aptly named I might have been snoozing in science and out of it in algebra, but I did pay enough attention in history to recall David Swindle, is also a former executive at Halliburton. One of its directors is Dan Quayle, Bush senior’s how the United States allowed the Indians’ land to be taken from them and how treaties arranged by the United vice president from 1989-1993. States were forever being broken. Employees started to leave Walter Reed before the deal was even finalised, figuring they would lose History is a great reminder that things never really work out well for the Indians when the federal government their jobs anyway. When news of the contract first surfaced in 2005, 300 federal employees provided decides what’s best. Never. facilities management services at Walter Reed. That figure had dropped to fewer than 60 by Feb. 3, 2007, Take a poll of non-Indians and you’ll find that no one seems to benefit — except the government — when the the day before IAP took over facilities management. When IAP did take over, the company replaced the government is calling the shots. remaining 60 employees with 50 private workers. The latest example of this don’t-worry-we-know-what’s-good-for-you thinking came last week, when the federal Inside Walter Reed, alarm bells were sounding. On Sep. 21, 2006, Garrison Commander Peter Garibaldi government denied applications for two tribes to build off-reservation casinos in Sullivan County. wrote a letter to the base’s commanding general saying privatisation had put “patient care services at risk of The St. Regis Mohawks have plans to build a casino at Monticello Raceway, and the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of mission failure”. Mohicans have sought to build a casino off exit 107 on Route 17 in Bridgeville. “We face the critical issues of retaining skilled personnel for the hospital and diverse professionals for Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, who has never been a supporter of off-reservation casinos — he said as the Garrison, while confronted with increased difficulty in hiring,” he wrote. much last year to U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer — finally made his opinion official. No one took notice then, and little has been done since to improve care or lessen bureaucracy at Walter He sent letters to 22 tribes across the country, including the Mohawks, saying the “negative impacts” would Reed or at the Pentagon and the VA’s network of hospitals and clinics nationwide. Military hospitals are still outweigh the “financial benefits” for Indians working at casinos hundreds of miles from their reservations. short-staffed. Injured soldiers are still left alone for hours, or even days. But with his sweeping decision, Kempthorne ignored the decision by Interior back in 2000 that found the land In September 2007, a Congressionally mandated report by the non-partisan Government acquisition would be in the best interest of the tribe. He ignored the federal decision in 2006 that gave the Mohawks Accountability Office found the Pentagon and VA care for service members suffering from post-traumatic environmental approval for a casino, and, for good measure, ignored the decision made a year ago by Gov. Eliot stress disorder and traumatic brain injury was “inadequate” with “significant shortfalls” of doctors, nurses Spitzer, who OK’d the gaming compact and gave his concurrence for a Mohawk casino. and other caregivers necessary to treat wounded soldiers. Not a big surprise, given that Kempthorne has ignored the Mohawks since heading Interior, refusing to meet or According to the GAO, “46 percent of the Army’s returning service members who were eligible to even respond to several written requests from the tribal chiefs. be assigned to a (medical) unit had not been assigned due in part to staffing shortages.” Over half of the “If you don’t agree with off-reservation casino, just be up front with why — instead of manufacturing reasons military’s special “Wounded Warrior Transition Units” had staffing shortfalls of more than 50 percent. that don’t make sense,” said Chief Jim Ransom, who knows a thing or two about commuting to Sullivan County. Key bases like Fort Lewis in Washington and Fort Carson in Colorado were short massive amounts of The guy has spent enough time here in the past decade to earn second-home status. doctors, nurses, and squad leaders. In short, the Bush administration was simply not hiring enough doctors As much as Ransom enjoys his visits to Sullivan and the people he’s met, his sole push for a Mohawk casino here and nurses to care for what had become a tidal wave of injured soldiers wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. is to help his tribe nearly 350 miles back home and bring financial support to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, just 5 In December, Congress put its solution forward — folding a Wounded Warrior Bill designed to help miles east of the Canadian border. disabled veterans into a massive 700-billion-dollar defence bill. But on Dec. 28, President Bush surprised It’s located in what Ransom describes as “the most remote part of the state” with no large urban population from many observers by vetoing the measure. Bush objected to a provision that would allow victims of Saddam which to draw from. Hussein’s regime to seek compensation in court. Unlike in Sullivan County. Congressional Democrats are now checking to see if they have the votes to override Bush’s veto. If they The proposed casino at the raceway is expected to attract 6 million visitors annually, create 3,000 jobs and bring don’t, they may send the bill back to President Bush with the offending sections removed. tens of millions of dollars each year to the coffers of Sullivan, the local municipalities and the Mohawk tribe. Either way, Veterans for Common Sense’s Paul Sullivan says veterans are not likely to see major “We’re putting together plans for a tribal telephone company, to bring fiber optics up here. We don’t have cable. progress until 2009. We pay the highest electrical rates in the state. We want to build a tribal college to educate our workforce. We need “Some of the problems may be solved in the next year if Congress fights hard but I do believe that the to modernize our school ...” anti-veteran Bush administration does indeed need to go away so that real reform can be brought to the Ransom pauses. Department of Veterans’ Affairs,” Sullivan told IPS. “How can the secretary say that a casino in Sullivan would hurt our reservation? Hurt our tribe? Just the opposite.” He notes that tribal members have always traveled where there are jobs. Several hundred Mohawks who belong to Iron Workers Local 440 drive to New York City on Sunday night, work all week and come home Friday night. Been doing that for years. Ransom says when General Motors closes its plant near the reservation later this year, 500 jobs will be gone. A T-shirt company just closed, ending 125 jobs. He says hope for the entire region, not just the 5,000 to 7,000 Mohawk living on the reservation, is tied to a casino in Sullivan County. Sadly, Kempthorne has added his name to a long list of government officials who decided they know what’s best There was no advance publicity that reached our Here is a website honoring the SWO Tribal member/ for the American Indians. desk, but when we began watching Comanche Moon singer/actor/advocate: (Barry Lewis is the Sullivan County editor for the Times Herald-Record.) on CBS last Monday evening, we noticed that Floyd http://www.cbs.com/specials/comanche_moon/ Sota guest editorial -- Westerman was among the actors. And we continued westerman_dedication.shtml/. watching the mini-series, a sequel in the Lonesome Dove The site has a dedication statement, and here are Wounded vets trade one hell for another television series. excerpts: By Aaron Glantz This was Floyd’s final movie project, and the film has Floyd “Red Crow” Westerman (Published on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 by Inter Press Service.) been dedicated to his memory. 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ere is a panoramic view east of Sisseton, just south of Vern Cloud, eight of the new single-family homes are ready 62 units available to house health personnel and their families. Hthe SWO Health Center, where the Tribe’s Construction for occupancy, another eight are “substantially completed” The project is a first-ever for Indian Health Service, with a tribe Management Program is overseeing building of new IHS staff (meaning there are only very minor “touch-ups” required), and serving as general contractor. quarters. As of last week, according to Program Manager 38 homes are on-site. Eventually, when completed, there will be Floyd “Red Crow” Westerman was born on the Lake not. FAX and e-mail submissions will be accepted until For more information, contact Tribal headquarters, Traverse Reservation, home of the Sisseton-Wahpeton News and other content -- links to photo galleries 12:00 noon on Friday (with the exception of letters Agency Village, (605) 698-3911. Also, a 24-hour Oyate Dakota (Sioux) in the state of South Dakota. As a and to other sites -- will be divided among several pages, to the editor/Open letter to the Oyate, or “opinion” dedicated fax line is installed at the Sota production youth, he attended an off-reservation elementary school to speed access to features sought by readers. letters, which must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. office: (605) 938-4676. Voice-mail messages can be where he was forced to cut his hair and forbidden to Let us know what you think! Thursday). sent to the production office at (605) 938-4452. The speak his native language. This would profoundly impact ***** If you are writing an opinion letter, please note that preferred way to submit typed articles and ads, art, and his later life and his restless pursuit of championing his OnCall Medical Radio, an audio podcast produced it must be signed and the author’s name will appear photos (if you happen to have access to a digital camera own heritage. at South Dakota State University, is now available on the in print. Letters must not contain libel and must be or scanner), is by e-mail. Sending photos as moderately Before his entry into acting, Floyd established a solid Sota website. brief, ideally 500 words or less. Letters may be edited compressed jpeg files, each approximately 150-300 reputation as a respected country western music singer. Each week, listen to a new 3-minute audio interview for content. Omissions will be identified with periods . KB in size, is preferred, attached to an e-mail message His recordings offer trenchant inquiry into European conducted by Dr. Rick Holm. . . editor’s explanations will be provided in [brackets]. containing information about the pictures. influences on Native American communities. In addition Check it out! Readers who want access to unedited versions will need The editor can be reached at the following e-mail to several recordings of his own, Floyd collaborated with ***** to contact the authors. address: Jackson Browne, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Harry For more information about the group of Sisseton- Earlier receipt of copy is always appreciated. So, [email protected] Belafonte, Joni Mitchell, Kris Kristofferson and Buffy Wahpeton Oyate (Sissetonwan Wapetonwan Bde-Hda- if you are aware of a date or message that needs to be Digital files are also accepted on disc/cd by mail and Sainte-Marie. He toured with Sting in the 1990s to raise Kin-Yan Dakota Oyate) calling for a return to traditional publicized or advertised, please let us know about it in at Tribal headquarters. funds to preserve rain forests. government, check out their website: advance of the weekly deadline. CDF Floyd was a recognized political advocate for Indian http://www.swdotg.com/. causes, working with the American Indian Movement. The traditional Indian government group has an Tekakwitha Living Center, which was his home until his In 2000, American Indian Expo named Floyd “Red office now in the former Tiospa Zina Tribal School/ passing. Crow” Westerman Celebrity of the Year. Among other former YouthBuild building. The public is invited to Cyril left peacefully in his sleep. accolades, he received a Congressional Certificate of their weekly meetings at 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday Cyril was also an active member of St. Mary’s Special Recognition, the Award for Generosity by the and Saturday. Instead of being held at the elderly center, Episcopal Church. Americans for Indian Opportunity, was named Cultural these meetings are now being held at their office. He was preceded in death by his parents, one Ambassador by the International Indian Treaty Council, ***** Howard E. Derby, age 75, of Browns Valley, brother, one niece, and one stepdaughter. received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the City Here is a book recommended by Angelique Minnesota, was born in Sisseton, S.D. on August 26, Survivors include his sons Emerson and Mary of Los Angeles and Mayor Richard Riordan, and received Eaglewoman for all who are involved with tribal 1932 the son of Solomon and Julia Pahn Derby. Mandan of Ketchikan, Alaska, Kevin and Teresa Jones the Integrity Award from the Multi-Cultural Motion constitutions. As a young man he attended the Pipestone Indian of Britton, one daughter Crystal and Mickey Renville of Picture Association. Here is what she writes: “This book is amazing in School. Sisseton, two sisters Tina Renville and Loretta Renville Floyd passed from this life on December 13, 2007 at giving examples of text authored by the Interior for He enjoyed driving his car, watching movies, visiting both of Sisseton, one brother Cecil Renville Sr. of Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles from complications adoption by Tribes as well as illustrating influences that with people, especially with his son Howard. Sisseton. Cyril also has 11 grandchildren, and two great- of leukemia. He is survived by his wife Rosie, his son were brought to bear on tribally adopted constitutions. It He is survived by his son Howard E. Derby of grand children, and many nieces and nephews. Richard Tall Bear Westerman, and four daughters: is a compact piece that is very eye-opening. Bristol; a grandson Aidan Fox Derby; a brother Roman Funeral services for Cyril Renville were held on Chante Westerman of Washington State, Chenoa Check out this url: Derby of Peever; numerous nieces and nephews; loving Thursday afternoon, January 17, 2008 at the community Westerman of South Dakota, Jennifer Westerman of http://www.amazon.com/Drafting-Tribal- grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially Lucille. center in Agency Village, South Dakota. Father Charles Arizona and Nicky Jackson of Minneapolis. Constitutions-American-Indian/dp/0806138068 He was preceded in death by his wife Myrna Owens, Chan, Deacon John Cloud and Reverend Dwight C. The Producers, Cast and Crew of COMANCHE On the Drafting of Tribal Constitutions (American his parents, brothers Harvey and Matthew Derby, sisters Fearing officiated. MOON would like to dedicate our film to the memory Indian Law and Policy Series) (Hardcover) by Felix S. Ida Jane Larson, Hazel Redday, Lucille Foster, Lydia All night wakes were held on Tuesday and of our esteemed and beloved cast member. Cohen (Author), Lindsay Gordon Robertson (Foreword), Goodsell and Verle Nerison. Wednesday at the center. ***** David E. Wilkins (Editor) Funeral services for Howard Derby were held last Honorary Casket Bearers were all of Cyril’s family, We like to publicly acknowledge individuals who go * Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press (March Tuesday afternoon, January 15th at the community friends and relatives. Casket Bearers were Mickey out of their way to help others, who do not usually get 30, 2007) center in Agency Village, South Dakota. Special music Renville, Kevin Jones, Juanetta Renville, Crystal thanked for their above-and-beyond efforts that make a * Language: English was provided by Billy Kohl, Butch Felix and Ascension Renville, Romeo Renville, Elias Jones, Connie Rodlund, positive difference in the community. * ISBN-10: 0806138068 Choir. Heather Renville, Kojak Heminger, Gabe Rodlund. And we wanted to do that this week for the person * ISBN-13: 978-0806138060 An all night wake was held on Monday at the The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted, Minnesota responsible for attracting attention of the CITGO ***** community center. served the family. Online condolences may be made to subsidiary in Boston to the plight of Oyate households Words to consider: Honorary Casket Bearers were John Derby, Joanne www.chilsonfuneralhome.com/. on the Lake Traverse Reservation in need of fuel “Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural Wilson, Esther Wilson, Carol White, Chuck Derby and assistance. stupidity.” Unknown all of Howard’s friends and relatives. But that person did not want to be acknowledged. It “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to Casket Bearers were Irvin DuMarce, Jake Haggerty, was enough to know that assistance had come. love our enemies; probably because they are generally the Kerwin Larwon, Jared Goodsell, Solomon Goodsell and So we will not divulge the name. same people.” G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936) Solomon Derby. But we give thanks that there are people like this “If everything seems under control, you’re not going The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted, Minnesota is among the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate! fast enough.” Mario Andretti (1940 - ) serving the family. Online condolences may be made to ***** “Never confuse movement with action.” Ernest www.chilsonfuneralhome.com/. We received this information and link via e-mail last Hemingway (1899 - 1961) week and want to share it with our readers: ***** Jan. 2, 2008, Sioux Falls, SD -- United States A poet and filmmaker living in New York City, I Please remember, we need to continue praying for Attorney Marty J. Jackley announced that a Sisseton made a short film about Ha-wón-je-tah, a Sioux chief all of our soldiers serving in all branches of the military woman charged with embezzlement and theft from the artist George Catlin encountered in the West of the in harm’s way today, by prayer, by letters, by sharing our Indian tribal organization was sentenced on December 1830s. He was not only chief of the Miniconjou but also concern with them and with others of the community. 28, 2007, by United States District Court Judge Charles the head chief over many bands and considered by the We pray that their service helps bring peace and Cyril Emerson Renville was born March 14, 1936 B. Kornmann. tribe to be “the greatest of all the Sioux.” stability to the world, and that they all come home safe to Mason Renville, Sr. and Rose Barker. He passed away Frances E. Felix was sentenced to five years probation Ha-wón-je-tah (8:06) -- Great art. The American and sound. at the Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton, S.D., on and ordered to pay over $7,900 in restitution. Felix was West. A tragic story. http://elmerlang.com/Ha-wan-je- We need to continue to remember our servicemen January 13, 2007. indicted for embezzlement and theft from Indian tribal tah07.html and women, because there are still many serving in the Cyril attended Old Agency Day School and organization and larceny by a federal grand jury on May -- Elmer Lang war zones. Wahpeton Indian School. He attended the Vo- 23, 2007. Between January 2005 and September 2006 ***** Please pray for peace! Tech School for Heavy Equipment Operator. After Felix worked for the Sisseton Wahpeton College. During We are happy to report a successful outcome to Alta ***** graduating from there he traveled various places for that time frame, she embezzled funds and other property German’s “lost/stolen” dog reported in last week’s Sota Those who have internet access can read the Sota road construction, and he also drove semi-truck for belonging to the college. Trading Post section. news and view photo highlights from each weekly issue – Landsberger Creamery for a number of years. Felix was employed as an accountant during the Alta has notified us that she has had her dog in full color – at the following website, which is updated Cyril had to retire shortly after suffering from a time period, and the embezzlement consisted largely returned and all is well! weekly (more frequently when needed): severe stroke. of getting multiple paychecks for the same work or ***** http://www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html After regaining his health Cyril loved to work on unapproved advances on her paychecks which were not Tusweca Tiospaye is organizing a Lakota/Nakota/ ***** cars and also loved to work in his garden every summer. repaid. Dakota Language Summit 2008 to unite the seven There is no way your Sota staff could possibly cover Cyril also had to have hip surgery, which caused him to She pled guilty to the larceny charge on June 6, council fires to save the language. all the many activities in the schools and Districts of the retire from his gardening, and to enter the Tekakwitha 2007. The language summit will be held in November Lake Traverse Reservation. We encourage our readers and Living Center for physical therapy. This case was investigated by the FBI, and was 2008. friends to submit material and pictures whenever you He then moved back to his apartments across the prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Thomas For more information, contact Tusweca Tiospaye, can! Tekakwitha Living Center. J. Wright. Language Summit, P.O. Box 693, Pine Ridge, SD 5770. Submission of articles, ideas and rough drafts, and Cyril had to have a total hip replacement for ***** photographs, are always welcome. the second time, and this was why he re-entered the We are going to repeat the following message, but If you have an interesting family story, or news you really, really, we are getting closer to getting the new would like to share, please contact the editor. pages onto our website! Besides news updates of interest to the Oyate, we (Editor’s note: The following comes from the to the editor/Open letter to the Oyate, or “opinion” Changes are coming to the Sota website, hopefully are always open to publishing historical features, stories, editor’s column and the Sota “deadlines and policies” letters, which must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. improvements. and legends. Keeping the traditions alive is one of the statement published weekly in the Sota.) Thursday). Yeah, yeah, yeah, you’ve been hearing about these missions of the Tribal newspaper, and is too often ignored Copy to be considered for publication – news, If you are writing an opinion letter, please note that “changes” for weeks and weeks (months) now. in the rush of current events. advertising, editorial opinion letters, etc. – are to be it must be signed and the author’s name will appear So what’s up? ***** submitted either to Tribal headquarters (SWO Mail in print. Letters must not contain libel and must be Well, while we had thought the new designs Copy to be considered for publication – news, Room, TiWakan Tio Tipi) or to the Sota mail box at brief, ideally 500 words or less. Letters may be edited would be ready by January 1st, they were not. But we advertising, editorial opinion letters, etc. – are to be Agency Village Community Post Office (P.O. Box 628, for content. Omissions will be identified with periods . have some of the web pages ready to go and might submitted either to Tribal headquarters (SWO Mail Agency Village, SD 57262), by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. . . editor’s explanations will be provided in [brackets]. “experiment” with them in the coming week or two. Room, TiWakan Tio Tipi) or to the Sota mail box at FAX and e-mail submissions will be accepted until Readers who want access to unedited versions will need So, really, watch and be ready to give us feedback. Agency Village Community Post Office (P.O. Box 628, 12:00 noon on Friday (with the exception of letters to contact the authors. Please let us know what works for you and what does Agency Village, SD 57262), by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. Page 4 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008

isseton-Wahpeton Housing Director LeRoy Quinn Jr. released the following letter, dated SJanuary 10th, he received from Randall Akers. Akers is the Administrator of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Northern Plains Office of Native American In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors: The Dakota of the Dakota Programs, Denver, Colorado. (See also Chairman Selvage’s report on page one of this week’s Commemorative Marches of the 21st Century has people from the Sota.) received the silver medal in the Multicultural Nonfiction place they called Dear Mr. Quinn: Development and private entities -- will never make category of the 2007 Independent Publisher Book Minisota Makoce Subject: Special Accomplishment Award. a dent in the need for adequate housing on the Lake Awards. Edited by Waziyatawin Angela Wilson (Land Where I am pleased to present this Special Accomplishment Traverse Reservation. (Sisseton-Wahpeton), In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors the Waters Award to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority While not a part of the HUD award, LeRoy noted includes essays by her and other Sisseton-Wahpeton Reflect the (SWHA) from the United Native American Housing that the SWHA is also recognized as a leader on another members, including Gabrielle Tateyuskanskan and Chris Sky). -From Association and Northern Plains Office of Native front. Mato Nunpa, as well as two other Oceti Sakowin Oyate a review in American Programs. SWHA is the only housing authority in South authors, Leo Omani and Edward C. Valandra. The book the St. Paul This award is in recognition of SWHA’s success in Dakota or North Dakota that has a cooperation also includes many insights from Sisseton elders Phyllis Pioneer Press leveraging funding for the development of affordable agreement in place with county government. Redday Roberts and Clifford Canku. Tuesday, housing as well as the provision of housing related The SWHA and Roberts County have such an Exploring the historical and ongoing genocide September services in your new office facility. agreement in place, with the county affording the Tribe against the Dakota Oyate in their Minisota homeland 12, 2006 We recognize the hard work and dedication of tax benefits in return for housing development. as well as the response of Dakota people today, this Waziyatawin’s next book, What Does Justice SWHA in its efforts to improve housing opportunities in Besides having completed the SWHA-Rural book has been highly reviewed in the Wicazo Sa Review, Look Like? The Dakota Struggle for Justice in Our the communities it serves. Development Lake Traverse District housing project and Choice (a publication of the Association of College and Minisota Homeland, is scheduled for release by This award was announced at the annual initiating the Long Hollow project, the SWHA Director Research Libraries, which is a division of the American Living Justice Press in June 2008. This book outlines Native American Housing Association banquet on said to keep an eye on projects by other Tribal entities. Library Association), the Pioneer Press, and the for Dakota and non-Dakota a vision of justice that Wednesday, January 9, 2008. Congratulations on this Dakota Nation Housing Development Corporation, Minnesota History Magazine. The book is being used addresses the longstanding harms embedded not only accomplishment. he said, was expected to meet last week to finalize plans regularly in college courses across the continent as well as in the founding of Minnesota as a state but also in how Sincerely, Randall R. Akers. for constructing a 24-unit apartment complex adjacent in Indian Education programs in high schools. Minnesota operates today. In view of Minnesota’s 2008 In accepting the award on behalf of the SWHA to Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel. (See Chairman Waziyatawin Angela Wilson’s essay, “Decolonizing sesquicentennial “celebrations,” Waziyatawin’s call for and SWO Tribe, LeRoy Quinn said that the Housing Selvage’s report in this week’s Sota.) the 1862 Death Marches,” should be required reading truth-telling and justice is most timely for both Dakota Administration as well as Dakota Nation Housing Also, SWO Construction Management is well on the in every school in the state [Minnesota]. It’s a revealing and non-Dakota people. Development Corporation will continue “moving way toward completing the 62-unit housing “city” at the and often-horrifying account of white treatment of the In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors may be ordered forward” using innovative measures to leverage new Tribe’s health clinic site. (See the “new city” landscape Dakota in the 19th century, including the forces that led through Living Justice Press at (651) 695-1008 or at housing for the Oyate. photo in this edition of the Sota.) up to the 1862 conflict and the subsequent expulsion www.livingjusticepress.org. He said that remaining “stagnant,” simply using LeRoy, who has toured the new IHS staff homes, said NAHASDA funding without outside leveraging -- “Anyone would be happy to live in one of these houses . . Long Hollow District people. However, this motion to casinos. Three. It is time to do an honest evaluation for example, through partnerships with USDA Rural . they are very well built.” reduce the amount of the birthday hardship was not put of the whole DNGE corporate salary structure. Four. in the newspaper. If this issue was advertised for all the While at it I think it is time to consolidate the three 2007 team honors memory of Cassandra “Wazi” Pine -- people to see, I am sure the motion to lower the birthday casino operations into one and make one payroll, one hardship money to $325.00 would not have passed by accounting, one Human Resources, one purchasing, a vote of 12. Another issue is, this birthday hardship one training, one marketing, etc., and if it was up to money was a way for all district members to receive an me I would put the whole operation in the old Stavig equal amount of the district’s pro-rated disbursement (by store. While I am day dreaming I would also explore district member headcount) from the Tribe. All should the idea of buying the skating rink and turning it into have a say or a vote. This birthday hardship money issue a 24/7 day care and transportation point for the casino (Editor’s note: Excerpts from the 2007 Lakota In December 1008, a week before the LNI, should have been advertised and put on a referendum employees. Back to reality, at the January OA District Nation Invitational program.) Cassandra took her own life -- sending a shock wave vote. I am sure there are other ways to pay back a loan meeting it was also reported that the US Attorney’s Jessica Squirrel Coat, teacher and coach at Tiospa throughout Indian country. She was a freshman and had that was “grudgingly made to satisfy the people”. A lot office will not be seeking the indictments of any of Zina Tribal School, and Karla Witt, on the faculty/staff of recently finished the basketball season, participating on of the district members do not get any benefits from the the former tribal council members for their part in the Sisseton Wahpeton College, have both been nominated the freshman, JV, and varsity teams. Through it all, it district. Therefore, because (1) the issue of the birthday $1.125 million dollar fiasco to outlaw SD video lottery. to this year’s Lakota Nation Invitational girls anniversary was most touching when all of her former teammates, hardship money change not being on the Agenda for Carrico and the disbarred attorney Moen are not off team. opponents from other schools, and a lot of people from vote; (2) the district meeting not held at the Mission the hook yet, but no doubt their defense will be that Jessica played for the Crow Creek team, and Karla the reservation came to show support for the family. Center as advertised in the Sota; and (3) only two they were merely following the orders of the former for Red Cloud. Suicide is something that plagues us still today, yet district executives present at the district meeting held tribal council. My understand is that the reason for the The Silver Anniversary Girls Basketball Team there is something that has always been a bright spot on December 27, 2007, that District Meeting should be US Attorneys decision is that there was no evidence of commemorates the 25th year of the invitational in our community and has given people joy and hope considered an illegal meeting and therefore the Birthday “personal gain” by those involved. Apparently, there tournament and is sponsored by the Pine family in when it seems there isn’t any left. It is the Lakota Nation money should still be at $400.00 per district member on is no evidence that the former tribal council actually memory of Cassandra Pine, who attended Red Cloud and Invitational tournament, one of the most anticipated the month of their birthday. The District members who received any of the $1,125.000.00 million dollars. This excelled in sports. annual events in the state of South Dakota. It is the did not receive the full amount should be reimbursed, much we do know. A million dollars disappeared and She was also an excellent student and idolized the hope of the Pine family that by honoring the Silver because the District Executives did not let the People the former tribal council allowed it to happen. If the late SuAnne Big Crow. She led Red Cloud to the Big Anniversary Team, there will be a continued interest in know of this change. waste of a million dollars of gaming revenue is not a Foot Conference and YMCA basketball championships the girls LNI for man years to come. Delores Larson. federal crime, is wasting a million dollars a violation of and qualified for the SDHSAA state track meet in three Ho hecetu yelo. Pilamayapi yelo. Submitted by Dale some tribal rule or law? Can an elected official waste events. She participated in the Junior Olympics cross Pine Jr. a million dollars and not suffer any consequences? We country meet in Providence, RI. all know that you can go to jail for not paying child support or you can be fined for speeding, so, you would seem to vanish the tighter we hang on. We are bathed think that surely it must be a tribal crime to waste a The non-tribal member (John Loukas) who was million dollars. If it is no “crime” to waste a million in His glow. Our eyes are open and we can see where we hired to be the Marketing Director at Dakota Magic is were stuck before. We go past the point of no return, dollars of tribal money there is something terribly now the Acting CEO of the entire gaming enterprise. wrong with the way our tribal government is set up. glancing backwards only to see how far we have come, Several weeks ago a non-Indian who was in charge of the the shadows of our past disappearing as we turn eagerly Get out your SWO Constitution and Bylaws and let Watertown Dakota Sioux Casino food service or whatever us examine this question from another perspective. As human beings, we resist change. We are toward a hopeful future. they call it was terminated. The Acting CEO than At Article VII, Powers, Section 1, (j), it states: “No inherently creatures of habit. We will go out of our way We have decided to give up our foolish resistance transferred a non-Indian from Dakota Magic Casino to authorities contained in this Revised Constitution may to keep our life exactly the way it is, because we are to change. What were we so afraid of? Why did we stay fill the position without advertising the position. When be delegated by the Council except by ordinance or comfortable with the familiar. If we feel we are satisfied where we were for so long? But we already know the someone questioned him on it he basically told them resolution duly enacted by the council in legal session.” and in a safe place, maybe not too good, but not too bad answers even before we finish our questioning. In our that he did not have to abide by tribal preference laws. The “no authorities” is an ordinance or resolution that is either, there we will stay…seemingly content on the hearts, we know…we were meant to. The Tribal Employment Rights Office got involved and required to authorize the $1,125.000.00 million dollar surface, but deep down inside of us, there is a yearning. For we come to know that the more we have straightened him out. Apparently, he gave the excuse expenditure. There was no ordinance or resolutions A yearning for something more, something as yet unreal suffered, the deeper is our peace…the stronger is our that the Tribal Council told him to do what he had to found authorizing the million dollar expenditure as to us. We will deny this restlessness its very existence faith…the more courageous is our resolve…and the do to get the job done. It is still a problem that tribal required by this article of the constitution. Next look at because we want to stay rooted in our safety zone. more sweeter is our freedom which we now embrace. member preference is arbitrarily applied (whenever it is the SWO Bylaws at Article 1, Section 4, Code of Ethics, We usually choose to ignore what we cannot see. The Our prayers are lifted up in gratefulness for the life we convenient) rather than being viewed as the law of the (a), Gross Neglect: 1. Gross Incompetence: “Unable unknown, the unseen, can be very frightening to us. We have been given, as we shine in the light of God’s love. reservation, which it is. In 1974 the US Supreme Court or unwilling to perform the duties of office.” Members may even become too afraid to venture out of our shell, if Wisdom and understanding have become the fruits of decision Morton vs. Marcari affirmed Indian Preference of the former tribal council have reportedly said that only for a moment. But…of such is life. our suffering. Only by willingly loving and forgiving within the BIA and Indian Health Service. Thus, it they did not know that the initiative to outlaw SD Life does, however, have a way of moving along. Try ourselves as God willingly loves and forgives us, can we makes logical and legal sense that a sovereign entity such video lottery was going to cost over a million dollars. as we might, through our own efforts, our own strength, experience this life-changing joy, this blissful revelation as the tribe can have absolute tribal member preference The fact that they could not keep track of a millions we cannot stop its path. Part of us may not want to be of truth. if they want to. The problem with 100% tribal member dollars sounds like gross incompetence to me. Also see left behind, but part of us wants to stay where we are. Yes, we are still creatures of habit, but our habits preference is the human toll a hundred years of economic (b) Improper Conduct. 1. “Converting tribal property Life goes on, with or without us. Instead of staying right center now on growth, discovery, acceptance and oppression and the negative effects of the reservation or monies without authorization through omission where we are, where we want to be, we feel the ground thankfulness. And that yearning from deep down inside environment has had upon its citizens, i.e., higher school or misrepresentation of facts.” Again, they (through moving beneath us. Desperately, we begin to grip tightly of us is fulfilled. God comes to live within us and we are drop out rates, higher rates of criminal behavior, higher omission) enacted no ordinances or resolutions which to the reality that exists only in our mind. We cling to finally complete spiritual beings, ready to walk with Him rates of teen age pregnancies, higher incidences of alcohol authorized the expenditure of a million dollars and they denial, fooling ourselves into thinking, “if I just ignore into eternity. and drug abuse, etc., etc., and now many tribal members deliberately kept their scheme a secret (misrepresentation this, it will go away.” Life is real, but at times, we are In spirit and truth, Nancy Two Stars. lack the necessary credentials needed to fill the more of facts). 2. Misuse of Office: “Unauthorized personal driven by our fantasies. We become fearful of both our technical jobs the tribe now offers. At least that is the use of tribal equipment, manpower or materials.” Again, uncertain future and our painful past. When we just spin on not having 100% tribal member preference. In no ordinances or resolutions were made authorizing can’t stand the turmoil any longer, we may look around the space allowed for Open Letters to the Oyate I cannot their acts (unauthorized use). 3. “Public conduct so us for help, but all we can see are others who are stuck cover the entire pros & cons of Indian preference but I as to question the integrity of the Sisseton Wahpeton in their fear too. It’s like two people trying to pull each would like to raise the awareness of an issue that I think Oyate.” Would you agree that wasting a million dollars other out of the mud. To The Long Hollow District Members: needs improvement. Another example is the former Chief questions the integrity of the SWO? 4. Malfeasance of Out of exasperation, it is then…and only then, that The Long Hollow District Meeting was held Executive Officer (Carrico) of Dakota Nation Gaming office. Malfeasance is defined as conduct that cannot we look up. After months, maybe even years, of suffering December 27, 2007, at the Long Hollow District Center. Enterprise quit on June 15, 2007 because he won’t work be legally justified or that which conflicts with the law. through physical, mental, emotional and spiritual At this district meeting, the birthday hardship money for a reduced salary of $125,000.00. The CEO position They may not have violated federal law by wasting one anguish all by ourselves, we turn to the only One who was lowered to $325.00. Twelve people voted to pass remains vacant today after seven months. The last tribal million dollars but in my opinion they violated the tribal can actually relieve our burden. Realization begins to this motion. I’m not sure how many district members council paid the former CEO over one million dollars constitution by wasting one million dollars. I count materialize within us. We admit to ourselves, “I can’t are required to have a quorum to even have a meeting or to run our gaming enterprise. One. The casinos are still at least five violations of the SWO tribal constitution. do this alone”. Our false pride, broken by our fall from how many district executives are required to be present running despite the seven months vacancy so apparently Beginning in six month the process of electing new disillusionment, finally allows us to ask for the rest that to even have a meeting. I was told this motion was it doesn’t take a high paid gaming executive to run a leadership starts all over again. Like I said before, in the we seek. His help is immediately there for us. He throws done because the district executives had to make a loan casino. Two. The former tribal council members were last election the voters cut off the head of the beast but us a lifeline to pull us out of our darkness. Our fears to cover the 2007 Dakota Magic District Days for the dead wrong to pay someone so much money to run our Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 5

By Kim Skornogoski in the spring. Great Falls (Montana) Tribune The tribe is developing the plan as one of eight in Jan. 15, 2008 - ROCKY BOY’S RESERVATION the country chosen to be part of the federal Substance — From sweats to sweet grass, native culture has many Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Health and wellness column – If you or someone you’re with has any of these traditional healing techniques. The Chippewa Cree Tribe Indian Country Meth Initiative. symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately! Don’t wait longer Monday launched a new approach to addressing health SAMHSA Deputy Administrator Eric Broderick is than 5 minutes before calling for help. You need to get problems — chief among them methamphetamine and visiting the Rocky Boy’s Reservation to hear the tribe’s to a hospital right away. (calling 911 is almost always the alcohol addiction. ideas for how to address addiction and other problems. fastest way to get lifesaving treatment). The Ojibwa Ne-i-yah-w Initiative aims to infuse “It makes a lot of sense to bring all the parties If you are the one having symptoms, and you can’t western treatment and court systems with tribal culture. involved with treatment and recovery together,” access emergency medical service(EMS), have someone A team of people from social services, the tribal college, Broderick said. “Family-based treatment is very drive you to the hospital right away. Don’t drive yourself, the court system and health services will join a council of effective.” unless you have absolutely no other option. elders in guiding addicts through treatment and recovery. As one of the eight tribes in the Indian Country Sometimes people with diabetes can have diabetic “We want to reimmerse our culture into a system that Meth Initiative, the Chippewa Cree get to share ideas neuropathy (nerve damage) and may not be able to feel has failed us,” said tribal council member and leader and successes with the other tribes and get $50,000 in a heart attack or may think they have acid indigestion). of the new initiative, Jonathon Windy Boy. “We’re at seed money to develop their program. This is often referred to as a silent heart attack. Seek the forefront, the pioneers, of reaching out of existing The initiative is just getting off the ground. Five early treatment—it’s better to be safe than sorry! People services to catch those at risk, to re-emerge the family tribes, including the Crow in Montana, have been with diabetes have heart disease death rates about two to and empower the community as a whole.” developing programs for the last year. The Chippewa four times higher than adults without diabetes and their Traditional court and treatment systems don’t Cree were invited to join the fall of 2007. heart disease tends to be more severe. The risk for stroke consider the effect an arrest or an addict can have on Being a part of the program opens the door to future is two to four times higher among people with diabetes. the whole family. Because Indians often have close-knit federal funding. Broderick said the tribe can compete for Submitted by Helen Pipe Stroke Warning Signs: extended families, the number of people affected is more $1 billion in federal substance abuse grants. Public (Community) Health Nursing *Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or extensive. Windy Boy hopes to use a mix of tribal, federal, Heart Attack Warning Signs: Some heart attacks are leg, especially on one side of the body. Their end goal is to construct a new cultural and state and private funding to pay for construction and, sudden and intense, but most of them start slowly, with *Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or learning lodge that will house tribal courts, domestic more importantly, sustain operation once the Bear Spirit mild pain or discomfort. Here are some of the signs that understanding violence services, a charter school where at-risk youth Cultural & Learning Lodge is complete. can mean a heart attack is happening. *Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes can learn their native language, a safe house and a family Gov. Brian Schweitzer is visiting the reservation *Chest Discomfort. Most heart attacks involve *Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance wellness court. today as part of the two-day health conference. discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than or coordination The three-story, 65,000 square-feet building could Key to getting federal money is getting tribal leaders a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can *Sudden, severe headache with no known cause also have an IMAX theater, an underground lecture hall, and the community behind the program, Broderick said. feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or If you or someone with you has one or more of these a computer lab and a performance amphitheater. The tribal council did its part Thursday, creating pain. signs, don’t delay! Call 911 immediately or emergency Native plants and spaces for tepees would be set an Ojibwa Ne-i-yah-w tribal advisory committee and *Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. medical services so an ambulance can be sent for you. It’s outside, and a fire pit would be placed in the round cultural resource tribal department. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both very important to get to the hospital quickly. If given middle building. “No amount of resources is going to solve this arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. within 3 hours of the start of symptoms, a clot-busting Tribal Planner Nate St. Pierre said the tribe could problem unless the community says ‘enough,’” said *Shortness of breath. This may occur with or drug can reduce long-term disability for the most break ground on the $10 million to $20 million building Broderick. without chest discomfort. common type of stroke. *Other Signs. These may include breaking out in a Source: American Heart Association. cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

Prior Lake, Minnesota -- The Shakopee On the second day of the conference a morning walk will Mdewakanton Sioux Community announces the dates for be held at the Meadows at Mystic Lake golf course to the Wellness Conference at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. honor the important role of exercise in maintaining good The conference will be held July 21-22, 2008, in the new health. Mystic Showroom which opened in August 2007. Use of Representatives of the Kidney Early Education the Showroom will accommodate up to 750 participants. Program, K.E.E.P., from the National Kidney WASHINGTON —January 16, 2008—National to move the bill.” Registration is free for the conference which is being Foundation, will be on-site during the conference for free Indian Health Board (NIHB) Chairman H. Sally Smith “Indian people live in some of the most rural and held to increase awareness of the influence of lifestyle kidney disease screenings for conference participants. and National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) isolated parts of our country. Reauthorization of the choices on the prevention and management of chronic Blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure readings President Joe A. Garcia released the following statement IHCIA is critical to improve the Indian health care illness both personally and for individual communities. will also be available. on the historic vote in the U.S. Senate expected Tuesday, delivery system and to improve health care in Indian Tribal members from American Indian communities The SMSC Wellness Conference is designed for January 22 on reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Country. Indian people suffer from some of the highest across the Northern Plains as well as health care Native Americans who wish to lead healthier lives. Improvement Act of 2007. health disparities in the United States --- suicide is the professionals are expected to attend. Fore more information call SMSC Health Program “The Senate consideration of S. 1200, a bill to number 2 cause of death for Indian youth; Indians are The focus of the conference will be merging ways of Coordinator Tania ZumBerge at 952-496-6125. For reauthorize and modernize the Indian Health Care 2.6 times more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes; and healing, nutrition, exercise, and motivation for change. hotel information call 952-445-9000. Improvement Act, is a historic moment. For nearly a the life expectancy for Indians is nearly 6 years less than decade, Tribal leaders have been working to reauthorize the rest of the U.S. population.” Each year in the U.S. there are more than 500,000 and even practice an escape plan. Please take some time the bill that serves as the underlying authority for the “The NIHB and NCAI appreciate Senate leadership residential fires serious enough to be reported, with this week to inspect your house room by room, looking Federal government’s responsibility to provide health in bringing S. 1200 to the Floor. As key Senators more than 20,000 people injured and 4,000 people for potential fire risks, and make these common sense care to American Indians and Alaska Natives. We have from both sides of the aisle have made clear, the dead. Although there has been a 30 percent reduction precautions. worked on this bill for years. It has been negotiated, reauthorization of the IHCIA is long overdue. Indian in residential fires over the last 25 years, the U.S. still And never, I mean never, put ashes even three days amended, revised, wordsmithed and compromised. It is Country agrees! We strongly and respectfully urge the has one of the highest fire death and injury rates in the old and cold into a paper bag and into the closet. now in the hands of Senate leadership and we want them Senate to reauthorize the IHCIA on January 22.” world. Property losses exceed $4 billion annually, and the This editorial was written by Dr. Rick Holm for “On long-term emotional damage to victims and their loved Call®,” a weekly program about health on South Dakota ones is incalculable. Public Broadcasting-Television that is produced by the Keep your family safe from fires with working smoke South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service. “On Call” alarms on each level of your home, especially outside of airs Thursdays on South Dakota Public Broadcasting- BROOKINGS, S.D. – It’s no secret – men and produced by South Dakota State University Cooperative every bedroom. Place fire extinguishers on every floor, Television at 7 p.m. Central, 6 p.m. Mountain. women are different. And so are some of their major Extension. health concerns. “On Call” is the only medical program endorsed On the Jan. 24 “On Call®” episode, doctors will by the South Dakota State Medical Association and focus on men’s health and talk about everything from the South Dakota Department of Health. It is made heart disease to prostate cancer. They will also give possible by major underwriter support from Avera updates on the health screening recommendations that Health and The South Dakota Foundation for Medical are unique to men. Care. Additional sponsors include Dakotacare, Brookings Medical editor Dr. Rick Holm and host Tami Health System, Rapid City Regional Hospital, South Watson will visit with Dr. Michael Gillett from Urology Dakota American College of Physicians, Swiftel Specialists Chartered, Dr. Peter Reynen from Milbank Communications, and Friends of SDPB. Medical Center, and Dr. David Zeigler from Sanford The next episode of “On Call” will examine the Clinic Adult Medicine to discuss a broad variety of topics “Crisis in Primary Care” on Jan. 31. Viewers can call related to men’s health. 1-888-DrOnCall (1-888-376-6225) with questions “On Call” airs Thursdays on South Dakota Public during the program, or submit questions through the Broadcasting-Television at 7 p.m. Central, 6 p.m. “On Call” Web site, http://oncall.sdstate.org/. Mountain. “On Call” is a weekly program about health the tail is still wagging. As of today, every one of the wasteful former tribal council members can run for office again. The current tribal council has done nothing to prevent any of them from running for office in the next By Richard P. Holm, M.D. election. The scary part is that several months ago Scott Some 23-plus years ago I learned something about German, the former Tribal Secretary, almost snuck in the fire. back door when the Big Coulee District threw out their We truly enjoyed our fireplace/wood-burning-stove district chairman and in the same breath elected Scott that we had built onto our 1920s two-bedroom home in German to be the new district chairman. Fortunately, Brookings. One evening the ashes were three days old the deposed district chairman won his appeal in Tribal and piled up. Guests were coming over, so to prepare for Court and about the same time the scandal to outlaw SD a new fire, I put the cold ashes into a brown paper bag video lottery broke so (Scott German) quietly faded into and placed them in the closet. Several hours later in the the background but I have no doubt that he still thinks middle of the night I awoke to the smell of smoke. he is a viable candidate to run . . . again. Although, I The moment I opened the closet door, the carpet can’t see anyone in their right mind voting for any of the burst into flames. I scooped up the burning material former council members, stranger things have happened. with the fireplace shovel and threw it into the fireplace, Recently, the (F)ry (B)read (I)nspectors picked up the dumped three buckets of water on the burning floor, and tribe’s former official spiritual leader and the former CEO put a box fan into the window to blow the smoke out of of DNGE . . . . the house. Then I sat down and shook. I am embarrassed Until next time, peace and fry bread grease. Grady to tell this story, but it taught me a huge lesson. I hope Renville [email protected]/. sharing this might help others. Page 6 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 GroupCast comes to Tiospa Zina Tribal School --

r. Frank Palleria, Tiospa Zina Tribal School DSuperintendent, has announced the school has installed a GroupCast Messaging System to its telephone switchboard. GroupCast Messaging is recognized as a leader in the emerging automated call notification industry. The School Reach System, already in use in many school districts nationwide, was designed to provide a recorded message from a school official to parents for emergency purposes or fore a general announcements. SchoolReach allows a school official, such as superintendent or principal, to record a brief message which will be sent to a list of parents simultaneously. Greeted by the voice of a familiar school personality, parents know right away that the message is important. Once the message is recorded, it only takes a few minutes to distribute to parents. The system then generates a report that informs the school officials which parents answered, when an answering machine picked up and whether those who answered listened to the whole message. Attention Parents & Students Replacing older forms of communication, such as phone trees and The Sisseton-Wahpeton school days. sending notes home with students, the system allows for effective and Dr. Palleria is pictured at his desk, where he can at a Oyate School Board has adopted 3. Student will be required to timely dispensing of important information. moment’s notice lift his telephone handset and record a a new policy regarding Gang complete a suspension-learning message that goes to all the 400-plus parents/guardians of Activity includes but not limited packet. to school. Failure of the parent/ checked into the school by 9:30 students simultaneously. GroupCast can be used during times guardian to come to the school am they must be accompanied by to bandanas, sagging pants, 4. Parent will come to of emergency, closings due to weather conditions, or other will result in the student staying a parent/guardian who must sign displaying different colors, school, whereupon an informal times when a single notification is appropriate for everyone graffiti, hand gestures, languages, meeting will be held to discuss in the Behavior Management them into school. If they show on the school’s list of contacts. The first time the system handwriting styles, gang related the inappropriate behavior and Room. up after 9:30 without an adult tattoos. the learning packet. Failure of The Superintendent will file they will not be allowed into the was put to use was the Friday before Floyd Westerman’s Level I Discipline Action the parent to come to the school criminal charges. building or classes. In some cases funeral services. The TZ Superintendent used GroupCast to First Infraction may result in the school filing Final Infraction students will be driven home if it let families know that school would be closed on Monday due 1. Student will be suspended, child neglect charges against the Student will be expelled by the is not a safety risk for the school to the services being held in the school gym. Sisseton Wahpeton School Board employee or student. The rule in school, for remainder of the parent/guardian. Wanna, 14; and Jared Barse 11. Brennan Block was credited for up to the remainder of the will remain consistent regardless day or 3 school hours whichever 5. Student will be required to Damien Heminger added 6 points; with 6 assists, and Sidney Wanna school year. The Superintendent of the number of tardies. is longer. complete 10 hours of community Storm Renville, Butchie Eastman, with 5. will report the violation to law b). To Class - Teachers will 2. Student will be required to service to the school/or other and Austin German each added two. Overall, the team was 31 for 48 enforcement and file criminal use the Student Support System. complete a suspension-learning child service agency. Derrick Locke was leading from the floor. charges if warranted (SWST- c). Habitual Tardiness – packet. Third Infraction rebounder, grabbing 13 off the In junior varsity action, it was Juvenile Code and/or Chapter Students with multiple tardies 3. Parent will come to school, Student will be suspended, boards. TZ 37 GPL 16. whereupon an informal meeting out of school, for 2 to 5 days. 16-Penal Code). (10 and above) will be required to will be held to discuss the Student will be required to Also Sisseton-Wahpeton attend ISS (In School Suspension) inappropriate behavior and the complete 20 hours of community Oyate School Board has amended or After School Detention. learning packet. Failure of the service to the school and/or other the Tardiness policy. If you have any questions parent/guardian to come to the child service agency. Tardiness: please call me @ (605) 698-3953. Tiospa Zina hosted Waubay last Leading scorers for the Wambdi school may result in the school Student will be required to a). To School - This policy ext 3509. Tuesday for a 7th and 8th grade boys were: Lance Quinn, 7 points; ViJay filing child neglect charges against complete a daily behavior slip for will only cover those tardies Respectfully, Korbyn Bertsch, basketball match and came away Crawford, 6; and Spirit Renville and the parent/guardian. 15 school days. where students are late for the High School Principal. with an easy win. Clint Rosseau, with 5 apiece. 4. Student will be referred to Student will be required to school day. If a student is not Score was TZ 52 Waubay 18. Upcoming games for the 7th the Student Assistance Program. complete a suspension-learning Leading scorers were ViJay and 8th grade team: Second Infraction packet. Crawford with 18 points; Lane January 28: Home, Waverly/ 1. Student will be suspended, Parent will return to school Quinn, 9; and Clinton Rousseau, 5 South Shore at 4:30 p.m. in school, for remainder of day with student, whereupon an points. January 31: Away, Florence, and the following day. informal meeting will be held The Tiospa Zina boys basketball 65-46; 87-56. On Wednesday TZ traveled 5:15 p.m. 2. Student will be required to discuss the inappropriate team defeated Great Plains Lutheran Four Wambdi players went into to Wahpeton, N.D. to play Circle The team would like to thank to complete a daily behavior slip behavior and the learning packet 87-56 last Tuesday, January 15th. the double digits: Derrick Locke, 27 of Nations, and came away with the parents and fans that came to with all of his teachers for 10 prior to student re-admittance Quarter scores: 25-13; 40-31; points; Brennen Block, 21; Sidney another victory. our games, and also for all your TZ 29 CNS 19. support!

uring the month of December, Carrie Dand Lacey’s class sold hot chocolate as a fundraiser to earn money to make fruit baskets for the Elderly Center. On December 18, they delivered the fruit baskets and also stayed to help serve dinner.

Ashley Rousseau and Belle Bravebull. Laney Iron Hawk and Treva Driver. Peter LaFromboise and Frank Goodsell making their fruit basket.

Jeffery Max and Starr Hisgun.

Belle Bravebull and Austin Shepherd Ceyanna Pilcher delivering delivering trays of food. juice.

Auntie Bea Wanna, Megan Higheagle, and Daphne Barse at the Elderly Center. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 7

Here is computer instructor Richard Auch with high school students using the activeboard on the wall in his classroom. On the widescreen is a page in the school’s interactive Dakotah Language project. Tribal elders are helping create pages for students and the community to use interactively to learn proper use and sound of Dakotah words. Besides using the board as a visual teaching tool it is useful for testing. Each student has access to a hand-held device allowing them answer exam questions instantly. Getting real-time feedback allows the teacher to know immediately which concepts/problems students understand and those they do not.

iospa Zina Tribal School has entered the world of 21st century technology full force and is enhancements. now the only school in South Dakota to have installed Promethean activeboards as a high The Promethean board allows presentation software T called Flipchart. Flipchart is similar to PowerPint. If tech teaching aid in every one of the classrooms in the Middle and High School. one knows how to use PowerPoint, they can create The high-tech device operates like an oversized to provide the attention-grabbing features needed to presentations for the Promethean acitveboard. It helps computer monitor. capture imagination of their students. The technology in planning, organizing, creating, and communicating Whatever is on the teacher’s computer monitor can helps engage students in active learning, increase student information with increased responsiveness. be projected onto the Promethean screen or activeboard. participation, and reduce discipline issues. Says TZ Superintendent Dr. Frank Palleria: “At In addition, a pen or wand, which acts like a Students are digitally minded and can connect with Tiospa Zina Tribal School, we continue to pursue computer mouse, allows the instructor to control the the new digital technology. effective ways to deliver instruction to students, and board without being at the computer. The boards come with a high learning curve but through the Promethean activeboard we can now take This revolutionary classroom tool allows teachers with simple training yield some major presentat8on students on a journey they have never experienced.”

Student of the Month: Bailyn Bursheim Hislaw (7th grade), Tyrone BearHead (7th (6th grade). grade), Trey Goodsell (7th grade). Nominees: Rayanna Bighorn (8th grade), Congratulations! We are proud of all of you Cante Heminger (6th grade), Kimberly Wanna . . . (6th grade), Tina Genia (8th grade), Davonte -- TZTS Middle School Staff

Benike, Lauren E. 2 Block, Kaylie R. 2 Zubke, Morgan D. 2 Looking Ahead 7th grade - Shelby Leverson - Iyarpeya, Megan 3 Monday, Feb 4 - Parent Teacher 7th on vault, 12th on floor, 8th all- Larson, Jenna L. 3 Conferences. around; Sarah Meland - 8th on vault, Swanson, Sydney R 3 Financial Aid Information Night Friday Feb 8 - 3rd Quarter Mid- 10th on floor, 10th on bars, 6th on Zubke, Carson D. 3 Term. all-around; Natalie Prins - 10th on Benike, Nathan 4 Monday, Feb 11 - Parent Teacher vault, 11th on beam, 7th all-around; Gaikowski, Sabrina 4 Conferences. Kylie Dowell - 11th vault, 12th bars, Larson, Monica M. 6 Tiospa Zina Tribal School Friday, Feb 15 - No School. 12th all-around ; Destry Richotte Welch, Nicole 6 January 30, 2008 Monday - Feb 18 - No School - - tie for 12th on vault, 9th on bars, Zubke, Kyle 7 Presidents Day. 10th all-around; Desirae DeMarrias - Gaikowski, Jordan 9 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. 2008 Sisseton Redmen 7th/8th tie for 12th vault; Kendall Shortman Pearson, James 9 Grade Boys Basketball - 6th on beam. Gaikowski, Jason A 11 Mon. Jan. 28 Britton/Hecla (T) The 7th grade gymnastics team Kriech, Tyler R 11 4:00 took 2nd place at the Britton-Hecla Kriech, Kelli R 12 Tisopa Zina Tribal School will hold a Financial Aid Tues. Jan. 29 Milbank (T) 4:00 Jr. High meet Monday Jan. 14th. Information Night on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. This Thurs. Jan. 31 Wahpeton (H) Individual placings: Shelby Semester 1 4:30 Leverson - 7th on vault; Kendall will take place right at the Tiospa Zina Tribal School. Tues. Feb. 5 Webster (H) 4:30 Shortman - 8th vault, 10th bars; Student Name Grade Signs will be posted to the direction of the room to go to Thurs. Feb. 7 Wahpeton (T) Kylie Dowell - 8th vault; Desirae Iyarpeya, Alyssa Pre where the session will take place. 4:30 8th at the Middle School, 7th DeMarrias-10th vault; Natalie Prins Zubke, Conner Pre at Central Elementary - 6th vault, 6th all-around; Destry Swanson, Samantha J 1 Tues. Feb. 12 Milbank (H) 4:00 Richotte - 10th floor, 5th all-around; Zubke, Morgan D. 2 The information to be covered during the session: Thurs. Feb. 14 Aberdeen Central Sonya Klemm - 7th bars; and Sarah Larson, Jenna L. 3 (T) 4:00 Meland -7th beam, 4th floor, 2nd Zubke, Carson D. 3 x The types of financial aid Thurs. Feb. 21 Watertown (H) vault, 2nd all-around. Benike, Nathan 4 x 4:00 Gaikowski, Sabrina 4 How and when to apply for financial aid Sat. Feb. 23 Britton/Hecla Larson, Monica M. 6 x Where to go to for help with the financial aid Tourney (T) 9:00 Gaikowski, Jordan 9 process Jr High Gymnastics Pearson, James 9 Congratulations to the 7th and Gaikowski, Jason A 11 8th grade gymnasts! At Milbank Kriech, Tyler R 11 If you should have any questions please contact the on Thursday night, Jan 10th, the Quarter 2 Kriech, Kelli R 12 following individuals: 7th grade team placed 3rd and the Student Name Grade 8th grade team placed 4th out of 5 Iyarpeya, Alyssa Pre x Lisa Red Wing, Advisor, Educational Talent Search teams. Pies, Lukas Pre Individual placings Zubke, Conner Pre @ 698-4901 8th grade - Heidi Hansen - 1st Shepherd, Gabriel C K x Eric Heath, Guidance Counselor, TZTS 698-3953 on floor and beam, 2nd on bars, Swanson, Samantha J 1 vault and all-around.

Page 8 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Reminder --

nemy Swim Day “METH SIGNS & SYMPTOMS 5:00-6:00 p.m., followed at ESchool will be hosting a 101” will be presented by Kathy 6:00-7:00 p.m. by the presentation. presentation that will focus Asper, CPS, on Tuesday, January All interested community on basic meth information for 29th, 2008. members are welcomed to attend! Supper will be served from parents & guardians. nemy Swim Day School were making cards the Month dinner. Elast week to send to soldiers Cody Seaboy Activity Leader Carli Danley and Monet Tuesday, Jan. 29: Toddler and Digger Leimkuhl who are stationed in LaCroix display the cards that were OST runs Monday-Thursday Waubay 3:30 p.m. Tuesday; PE meeting 5 p.m.; ALC/ Iraq. made. 3-5 p.m. There is no OST on Thursday, Jan. 24: Science NESDCAP tax assistance. Fridays or where otherwise noted Fair, Math/Science Family Night, Wednesday, Jan. 30: No OST on the calendar. 5:30-7:30 p.m. K-3/5-8 girls; 1 p.m. early release; Here are current activities Friday, Jan. 25: Student of the professional development; 58 boys planned at Enemy Swim Day Month ceremony; FACE Incentive Healthy Winter Fun Day at the o honor the Birthday School. Trip; OST Staff professional Waubay Refuge. Tuesday, Jan. 22: Toddler development. Thursday, Jan. 31: 4-8 Career Tof Martin Luther Tuesday; 7/8 boys basketball vs. Monday, Jan. 28: Student of Day; ALC Day. King Jr. Enemy Swim Day School Afterschool students constructed unity wreaths made with tracings of hands in different colors.

The wreaths serve as a symbol for the equality cause that he worked for, and that people should be judged not on the color of their skin but on the content of their workshop series on character. AFamilies for Prevention of Violence, Alcohol and Other Terran Bearhill, Leeza Bunner and activity leader Mary Drugs was recently offered Anderson with some of the unity wreaths they made and put through the FACE program at up in the school. Enemy Swim Day School. 604-947-4605 ext 3011 and ask to session is required to work in the speak with Olivia. Adult Learning Center. This six- session, research-based Completion of an orientation video program provided parents with valuable information to help Enemy Swim Day School them raise non-violent and drug-free Adult Learning Center students children. The videos were narrated have completed the six-day by entertainer Ben Vereen. orientation session on Wednesday The videos inspire parents to Families for Prevention of Violence, Alcohol and Other January 16. They will now begin their make positive changes, including Drugs series held at ESDS, sponsored by the FACE program. giving children more responsibility studies in the Adult Learning Here are participants who attended all six sessions: Vernadine and talking with their children more. Center. Those pictured are Amber Parents learned how to de-fuse Blackthunder, Marlys Roberton, Allan Owen and Terra Carvel, Paul Beggay, David violence and keep the peace, and Williams. Keeble and Andrew Martinez. discovered their family’s risk factors Williams completed all the sessions LaCroix and Michele Sargeant. The next Adult Learning for alcohol and drug use and how to and were presented with certificates. Teresa Shoemaker, FACE Adult Center orientation session begins reduce destructive behavior. Other adults participating in the Education/Coordinator, led the on January 28. Vernadine Blackthunder, Marlys workshops were Paul Begay, Desirae workshops. To register for this or future Complete six-day orientation: Amber Carvel, Paul Beggay, Roberton, Allan Owen and Terra Ortley, Alisha Haug, Harriette orientation sessions please call David Keeble and Andrew Martinez.

Come and enjoy a whirling kaleidoscope of color, light and scientific discovery. Light & Color will dazzle our students, their families and community members. Visitors will be able to view holograms, split light into a rainbow of colors, and view their reflections from some rather odd angles. We would like to cover topics from light refraction to fluorescence to color blindness. The event covers more activities including fresh fruit and vegetable entitled “eat a rainbow of color.” ESDS Gear Up! Afterschool staff members will have activity booths related to light and color. Gear Up program staff members will be here with hands-on activities. In attendance with the Gear Up staff will be Keith Moore, head of Native American Education, from the South Dakota Department of Education. Star Lab The Sisseton Wahpeton College’s Star Lab will be here with guided tours Prizes are sponsored by the American Indian Relief Program. through the constellations. ESDS Culture Club will sponsor a community supper for those attending. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 9

Having fun with o celebrate his birthday Pooh: Sam, Teton, Winnie the Pooh made a T Tomni, Courage. visit to the ESDS Afterschool Program last Thursday. The students enjoyed dancing, visiting and having pictures taken with him. Several of the Afterschool areas had special activities in honor of Pooh’s visit. Here are several pictures of the occasion.

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5th and 6th grade combined Entry Fee: $50. Saturday, Feb. 2nd, 2008 5-6th Grade Guarantee 3 games. Buffalo Lake Roller Rink 10:00AM-4:00PM 10 man roster . Boys B-Ball $10.00 PER TABLE Trophies awarded to all eight places. (No food please) Individual medals for all participants. Tournament FREE SKATING DURING FLEA MARKET Mr. Hustle award (Concessions will be available) Mr. Defense award If you would like to reserve a table please call 698-6511.

Contact Persons: Tom Wilson 605-698-4242 Harvey Crawford 605-268-0157 Located 7 miles south of Sisseton SD BIA HWY 700 Buffalo Lake Roller Rink Admission Veterans Memorial Youth Center Friday, Jan. 25th, 2008 $2 adults Veterans Memorial Drive 7:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. $1 students $15.00 Admission Proceeds Agency Village SD 57262 go towards INCLUDES: Movies VMYC Skating Door Prize Drawings Skating Baseball Parent or Guardian must sign youth in. Deadline One Free Boxing Match FAMILIES WELCOME! February 2nd Sloppy Joes W/ Chips (Bring your sleeping bag.) Concessions available Regular skating ($4.00 Admission) will be from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Page 10 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008

application as levels in plant tissue Submitted by Eric Hanssen can drop off quickly. Trees with Browns Valley, Minnesota Did herbicide damage my tree? 2,4-D residue levels at 20 ppm in This is a common question and the foliage at the time of application By Luella N. Brien one that even came up in this first may only have 0.2 ppm a few days (Billings, Mont.) Gazette Staff week of the New Year. This is not an later. Finally you have the complete BUSBY - Their legs were easy question to answer as there are a package; a suspected herbicide, and slimy, thus inviting root rots cramping. Their feet burned. But series of other questions that must be symptoms on the plant that are and other disease problems. Kinds more than 130 Northern Cheyenne asked before an herbicide application consistent with those expressed by of water: Ordinary tap or well water youngsters sprinted the last half- can be reasonably connected with exposure to that particular herbicide, is usually satisfactory for plants. mile stretch of the 12th annual Fort plant damage. Frequently people do no other stressors found on the plant Chlorine and fluorine often added Robinson Outbreak Spiritual Run on not even notice that their trees and that may produce similar symptoms to city water do not harm plants. Monday. shrubs are declining until a neighbor and detectable levels of the herbicide Rain water or melted snow are The run commemorates a (often a neighbor they are not found in the plant tissue. It is still excellent. Water run through most dark moment in Cheyenne history, getting along with anyway) applies possible that the observed injury water softeners, however, should not when, after a five-day imprisonment an herbicide. Then they see that their may not be due to the herbicide - we be used continuously for watering without food, water or heat, Chief trees and shrubs are doing poorly do not have established dose-injury potted plants. How to water: Plants Dull Knife led 150 tribal members and make a faulty connection to the charts for various tree herbicide may be watered from either the top out of Fort Robinson, Neb. Dull application. In other instance, the combinations - but you have make or the bottom of the pot. If you Knife’s band represented half of Runners take part in the 12th annual Fort Robinson plants were performing satisfactorily a reasonable connection between prefer watering from the top, use a the 300 people who, in 1879, Outbreak Spiritual Run on Monday afternoon near Busby. The until the application was made and the plant injury and the herbicide watering can with a small spout and fled government-imposed exile in 400-mile journey was covered by the youngsters in six days. the injury was due to the herbicide. application. keep as much water off the foliage as Oklahoma in hopes of returning But how do you tell? The following This article comes from professor possible. Each time, wet the entire to the Tongue River Country in Started as a way to preserve Cheyenne history, the run has are the steps used to “connect the John Ball, SDSU Forestry Specialist soil mass, not just the top inch. Montana. attracted more and more people each year. (Photo by James dots” between plant damage and in his Pest Update publication Add water until it comes through This year’s six-day, 400-mile Woodcock/Billings Gazette.) an herbicide application. First, available online at http://www. the drainage hole in the bottom of run started near the original Army you need to be able to define and state.sd.us/doa/forestry/educational- the pot. Discard water that remains post in Nebraska, which had housed The junior at Lame Deer High promote understanding between describe the symptoms. What do information/Pest-Alert-2008-Jan9. beneath the pot one hour after hundreds of Cheyenne men, women said the run is a spiritual experience. cultures and between individuals. the leaves look like? Are they curled pdf. More information is available watering. Watering from the bottom and children. “It’s pretty hard, especially when “The world is becoming more or cupped? Is the petiole twisted? at this web site on the symptoms of ensures thorough wetting of the soil Started as a way to preserve you’re running at 3 in the morning,” aware that there’s a change coming, Are the margins of the leaves the three most common herbicides, mass. Place the pot in a pan or saucer Cheyenne history, the run has he said. “Still, I like doing it. It feels and, as a people, we have to change blackened? What do the shoots look 2,4-D, dicamba and picloram on filled with water, or dunk the pot in attracted more and more people each important.” for our future generations,” he said. like? Are the tips of the new shoots trees. a bucket of deep water (just below year. The run also teaches the “We try to teach the kids that we curled into fiddle necks? Are there Watering Houseplants the rim of the pot). When the top The participants learn about coordinators and volunteers can exist in two worlds. We have to clusters of small twigs sprouting Houseplants are probably killed of the soil becomes moist, the entire respect for themselves and others, about how their actions affect the maintain a connection to Mother along the shoots? Being able to or injured more often by improper soil ball should be wet. Remove the said coordinator Lynette Two Bulls. Cheyenne youth. Earth, but we need to educate answer these questions will help you watering than by any other single pot, allow it to drain and return it to They also get a sense of who they are “We have to look at our own ourselves.” determine if a particular herbicide is factor. No general schedule can be the saucer. Salts may form a white as Cheyenne people. behavior because those little ones Volunteer Jon Foote has been responsible for the injury. Next, you used for watering all houseplants. accumulation on the soil surface if “Young people are more are watching us,” Two Bulls said. involved with the run since it began. need to know what herbicide may Size of plant, pot, light, temperature, plants are watered regularly from the impressionable. They are searching “We have to remain centered around This year, he was a driver and be responsible for the symptoms humidity and other conditions bottom. Occasional watering from for something,” Two Bulls said. “This prayer and healing and we are as chaperone and worked with a van seen on the trees. Obviously this influence the speed with which the the top helps wash out the salts. provides that connection and gives Indian people and as human beings.” full of kids. Even though he didn’t requires asking the applicator what soil mass dries out. When to water: Don’t allow the soil to reabsorb any them an identity. That identity is With so many people have to run, he did. they sprayed but knowing what In general, flowering plants need water that has been run through their culture, which gives them self- participating year after year, Two “It’s important to be out there herbicide to be looking for makes more water than foliage plants of the soil to leach out salts. Surface esteem.” Bulls said, it’s important to keep the and run with the kids to give them the task much easier as different the same size. Never water any salt accumulation may become too The run has attracted students right perspective. strength and encouragement,” he types of chemicals results in different plant unless it needs it. Soil kept heavy to remove in this way. When of all ages, many of them finding “We never thought about said. symptom patterns. Third, you either too wet or too dry causes this happens, scrape off the surface pride in what their ancestors did for growth, but each year it grow Volunteer Crystal Two Bulls need to determine if the symptoms plant roots to die, which leads to soil and replace it with fresh soil. Try them more than a hundred years and we know there is something agreed. expressed by the tree are consistent poor growth or death of the plant. not to injure plant roots. Drainage: ago. powerful about this run,” she said. “You have to be out there to with those of the suspected Never allow plants to wilt, and Potted plants should always have “Dull Knife was captured on the “It’s bigger than us, the struggle know what these kids are going herbicide. Growth regulator-type never allow them to stand in water good drainage. Occasionally the way to the Lakotas,” said 17-year-old is to not lose its purpose. We don’t through. It’s important,” she said. herbicides, such as picloram, that for long periods of time. Learn to drainage hole may become clogged Kyle Limberhand. “They were locked want the kids to just become “The biggest part is that the kids are phloem mobile have the new gauge the moisture content of the by roots. Check it by pushing a up for five days with no food or numbers and lose that personal understand why we’re out here and foliage become distorted causing soil by its color and feel. As the soil finger, stick or pencil into it. Even water or heat. They knew they were connection with them.” how to pray, because it’s who they deformed and stunted growth. surface dries it becomes lighter. though drainage from the pot may going to die, but they didn’t want to Founder and coordinator Phillip are.” Triazines, photosynthesis inhibitors Under continued drying, the soil be good, pot coverings may hold die that way.” Whiteman Jr. wants the run to that are xylem mobile such as begins to crack and pull away from water. Pots wrapped in waterproof princep, make the older leaves of the sides of the pot. When severe foil or placed in deep planters should exposed plants chlorotic. If the drying occurs, some damage already be checked occasionally for standing foliage on the injured plants is will have been done to the roots. water. Plants with “wet feet” soon distorted as well as the new shoots, Soil kept too moist becomes sticky look sick -- leaves yellow or drop, and picloram was applied recently in the vicinity of the tree, then the injury may be associated with the application. I say may, as other Notice Entries for the fourth annual stressors, insects and pathogens, Native American Student Artist can cause similar symptoms and Big Coulee District Youth Competition, sponsored by the you’ll need to determine if another All applications for youth need to be sent or faxed to the Office of Indian Education (OIE) of stress, other than the herbicide, District Center at 605-938-5475 (fax) or 877-641-5144. the U.S. Department of Education, might be responsible for the injury Questions? You may contact Leslie at 605-698-4278. will be accepted online at www. Tradition and reflect the promise and exhibited in Washington, D.C. at and this possibility needs to be indianeducation.org/sac through importance of pursuing an education the U.S. Department of Education investigated as well. Once this has March 14, 2008. for Native youth. Submissions headquarters, the Smithsonian’s been considered and discounted, The competition celebrates the will be judged in six grade levels, National Museum of the American you still need to send in the affected values and documents the successes and prizes will be awarded to first, Indian and the U.S. Department plant parts, usually shoots or foliage, of education in Indian communities second and third place winners in of Agriculture headquarters. The to determine the presence or absence and is open to American Indian and each category. 2007 exhibit is now traveling to of the particular herbicide (about . . . to the following presenters who Alaska Native students in grades Additional information, rules the Chicago Children’s Museum a quart jar worth in a plastic bag helped make the 41st PEP Class Pre-K through 12. Through this and entry forms are available at (Dec. 10, 2007 – Jan. 18, 2008); - do not add water or damp paper a success: Ron Hill, Denise competition, OIE seeks to inspire www.indianeducation.org/sac or by Trickster Gallery, American Indian towels to the bag as this will create Kranhold, Nancy Two Stars, students to explore the connection contacting competition coordinator Center, Schaumburg, Ill. (Jan. 21, mold). Unfortunately, many people Kitchen. between education and Native Paula Arevalo at parevalo@ 2008 – Feb. 26, 2008); Ancient skip this last step and without the Congratulations to the PEP culture. The 2008 competition for kauffmaninc.com or (866) 259-0060. Trader’s Gallery, Minneapolis, Minn. “smoking gun” there is no proof graduates! the first time will include a personal In the 2007 competition, (March 3, 2008 – April 4, 2008); that the herbicide even drifted onto Thank you to the families that narrative category for writers from Education: A Gift Without Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the foliage or was absorbed by the attended the graduation and to grades six through 12. Boundaries, a total of 1,379 students Albuquerque, N.M. (April 14, 2008 roots. It is critical that the samples all the referral sources. Entries for the 2008 Native from 34 states submitted works in a – May 14, 2008); and Oklahoma be taken as soon as possible after the From: Dr. Dorry and Joyce. American Student Artist variety of media that demonstrated History Center, Oklahoma City, Competition should relate to the the value of culture, the arts and Okla. (June 1 – 30, 2008). theme Circle of Empowerment: academic achievement to Native Education, Language, Culture, youth. The winning works were

award in the past: 2007: Mike Olson, Bennett County High School, Martin. 2006: Lois Stuefen, Elkton Elementary School, Elkton. 2005: Lloyd Trautmann, DIAL WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. teachers, I know the importance Virtual School. $ 50 Senator John Thune has announced that teachers have in the lives of 2004: Karen Lukens, 2nd 4 that the U.S. Department of their students,” said Thune. “We all Grade, Hawthorne Elementary, Tuesday, Jan. 22nd Education is currently accepting have had teachers who have been Sioux Falls. nominations for the American Stars positive influences on our lives. This Nominations will be accepted 6:00 p.m.-until gone of Teaching awards. These awards award recognizes the teachers who through March 31, 2008. To Sisseton High School recognize teachers across the nation have gone above and beyond the nominate a teacher, go to http:// who improve student achievement, call of duty--increasing achievement ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/ Ben Reifel Gym use innovative strategies in the and brightening the future of South index.html. classroom, and make a difference in Dakota’s children.” Come and enjoy the game, Sisseton vs. Tiospa Zina, have a taco and the lives of students. The following is a list of South support your team and Sioux Voices! “As the son of two school Dakota teachers who received this Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 11

You can take a break from the New to the show this year will School Chorus directed by Lehla cold winter weather this month be a display of artwork from more Pietz by taking in the activities and than 35 area artists in the Sisseton 12:00 p.m. (MS): Music by Del entertainment at the 2008 Sisseton Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. & Krystal Williams Winter Show to be held Jan. 25-26 The annual 4-H Pancake Feed 1:00 p.m. (MS): New Effington at the Sisseton High School Athletic will once again be provided FREE Elementary students directed by Deb Practice Facility. thanks to the support of Venture Bredvik. The two-day event, sponsored Communications Cooperative. 1:45 p.m. (MS): The Great by the Roberts County Crop Roberts County 4-H leaders and Omdini Magic Act, back by popular Improve-ment Association and members will be cooking and serving demand. the Sisseton Area Chamber of pancakes and sausages in the SHS 2:30 p.m. (MS): Sisseton Middle Commerce, will include on-going cafeteria from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on School 6th Grade Chorus directed by COOKING DEMONSTRATION--John Christopherson from the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Health stage entertainment and educational Friday, Jan. 25. Freewill donations Lehla Pietz. & Fitness Center will demonstrate “Cooking Healthy with Wild Game” at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, programs and demonstrations. for 4-H activities in the county will 3:15 p.m. (MS): Pampered Chef Jan. 25 during the 2008 Sisseton Winter Show which will be held Friday and Saturday, Jan. Hours for this year’s show are be accepted. Demonstration presented by area 25-26 at the Sisseton High School Practice Facility. (John is shown above at a previous 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Entertainment consultants. Sisseton Winter Show.) No admission is charged for the two-day event sponsored by the Jan. 25, and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In addition to browsing through 3:30 p.m. (C115) Public Motor on Saturday, Jan. 26. The Athletic the various booths and displays, Carrier Education Seminar, presented Sisseton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Roberts County Crop Improvement Association. Practice Facility is located on the Winter Show visitors will be treated by SD Highway Patrol Motor Carrier (Photo by Sisseton Courier.) west side of the high school. All to on-going entertainment on a stage Services. Lunchroom): FREE Pancake Supper, Solberg. 11:45 p.m. (MS): The Great events and demonstrations are open in the northwest corner of the gym. 3:30 p.m. (WR) AgriPro served by Roberts County 4-H SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Omdini Magic Act to the public. No admission will be All stage entertainment is sponsored Wheat Outlook for 2008, presented Leaders Association. Sponsored 9:00 a.m. (WR): “Snowmobile 12:30 p.m. (MS) Bramble charged. by the Sisseton Arts Council, by David Boehm. (Sponsored by by Venture Communications Safety,” Sponsored by the Northeast Park Zoo Animals, a “repeat In addition to the annual Crop the Sisseton Area Chamber of Koeppe Seeds) Cooperative. Trailblazers Club. (Children ages 12 performance.” Show, more than 75 exhibitors will Commerce, and the Roberts County 4:00 p.m. (WR) Wensman 5:30 p.m. (MS): TaeKownDo and up will receive certification from 1:00 p.m. (WR) 2008 Crop be on display around the practice Crop Improvement Association. Corn & Soybean Outlook for Demonstration featuring students the SD Snowmobile Association for Market Outlook, presented by facility gymnasium. The schedule of entertainment 2008, presented by Make Hanson. from Sisseton TaeKwonDo, attending this class.) Alan May. (Sponsored by SDSU Educational programs in the will be as follows: (Sponsored by Koeppe Seeds) instructed by Russell Hawkins 9:30 a.m. (MS): What’s Cooperative Extension Service) wrestling room in the practice FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 4:30 p.m. (MS): Music by Del & 5:30 p.m. (WR) Native Plants Cooking? presented by Holly 1:30 p.m. (MS): Dead Guy facility will provide 2008 outlooks 10:00 a.m. (MS): Sisseton Krystal Williams of South Dakota and their Uses, Solberg. Songs presented by Dale Hannasch on wheat, corn soybeans and other Middle School 7th & 8th Grade 4:30 p.m. (WR) How to Beat presented by Dr. Neil Reese, SDSU 10:30 a.m. (MS) Bramble Park 2:30 p.m. (MS): Announcement crops. Chorus directed by Lehla Pietz. the Winter Blues with Houseplants, Professor. (Sponsored by SDSU Zoo Animals, up close and personal, of Door Prize Winners Legislators from Dist. 1 will 10:45 a.m. (MS): “Cooking presented by Elizabeth Wynia, Cooperative Extension Service) a fun “hands-on” experience for all. (Note: All scheduled be available on Saturday, Jan. 26 Healthy with Wild Game,” Master Gardner. (Sponsored by 6:30 p.m. (MS): The Great 10:30 a.m. (WR): Legislative entertainment and educational from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for presented by Jon Christopherson, SDSU Cooperative Extension Omdini Magic Act. Crackerbarrel, Dist. 1 legislators programs may be subject to change.) a “cracker barrel session” in the SWO Health & Wellness Center. Service) 7:00 p.m. (MS): What’s will be on hand to discuss current wrestling room. 11:30 a.m. (MS): Sisseton High 5:00-7:00 p.m. (SHS Cooking? presented by Holly issues. flowers collapse and normally Information from MU guide veterans who are eligible for the Veterans Reopened Insurance (“J,” healthy white roots turn brown. Number G 6511 “Care of Flowering dividends. Veterans eligible for the “JR” and “JS”) policies, will in total Any or all of these can result from Potted Plants.” Published by MU dividends have had VA life insurance receive dividends of $9.2 million. stagnation of the water, too little soil Extension, University of Missouri- policies in effect since they left the Korean War era veterans oxygen and development of diseases Columbia. Web site http://extension. military and have received annual who have maintained Veterans which rot the roots. missouri.edu/explore/ notifications from VA about the Special Life Insurance (“RS” and policies. “W”) policies can expect to receive By Rep Stephanie the final package. Dividends are paid each year to dividends totaling $69.3 million. Herseth Sandlin These provisions would have veterans holding certain government Dividends totaling $875,000 Energy policy is changing in encouraged the development of the life insurance policies and who served will be paid to veterans who served this country, and South Dakota is infrastructure needed to harness one between 1917 and 1956. between World War I and 1940 perfectly positioned to contribute to, of South Dakota’s most important World War II veterans holding and who hold U.S. Government Life and benefit from, that change. To and valuable, yet underdeveloped National Service Life Insurance (“V”) Insurance (“K”) policies. be sure, the recently enacted energy assets – our wind. While I strongly BROOKINGS, S.D. – The event, with partial funding from the policies comprise the largest group Veterans who have questions bill takes great strides in making supported these provisions and South Dakota Cooperative Extension USDA Farmers Market Promotion receiving 2008 insurance dividend about their policies may contact the this country energy independent, worked closely with the Speaker’s Service will host a farmers market Program. payments. They are expected to VA insurance toll-free number at including an historic new Renewable office to secure their passage in the workshop Feb. 2. Morning sessions will focus receive total payments of $269.6 1-800-669-8477 or send an email to Fuels Standard (RFS). However, House, the bill was stripped of these The training session will be 9 on market organization and million. www.insurance.va.gov. despite these positive aspects, I was provisions during negotiations with a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Northern management, while the afternoon An additional group of World SOURCE: U.S. Department of disappointed that certain provisions, the Senate and the White House. Plains Biostress Laboratory on the sessions will cover vendor topics War II era veterans, those who have Veterans Affairs. including the establishment of a Developing our wind resources campus of South Dakota State such as methods to increase sales, national Renewable Electricity will provide a tremendous economic University, Brookings. developing enticing displays, Standard and the extension of driver for our state’s rural areas and The workshop costs $20 for customer relations, food safety, renewable energy production tax overall economy while also reducing those who register before Jan. 26, value-added processing, and more. credits, could not gain enough and $25 for those who register after Call Doris Roden at (605) support from Senate Republicans or Wind energy that date. The fee includes lunch, 692-1554 to register, or e-mail her at the Administration to be included in Continued on Page12 breaks, and information hand-outs. [email protected]. A Web The South Dakota Specialty site with information on the event Producers Association, the South and registration form is available at Dakota Cooperative Extension http://www.downtownbrookings. WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. $91,742. Service, the Downtown Brookings com/eventcalendar.htm. Click on the Senator John Thune announced *Lower Brule Sioux Tribe: Farmers Market, and Downtown link in the workshop description to that the Department of Health and $12,362. Brookings, Inc. are sponsoring the see the form.’ Human Services has awarded South *Oglala Sioux Tribe: $189,990. Dakota Indian tribes $578,428 *Rosebud Sioux Tribe: for the Low Income Home Energy $149,649. Assistance Program (LIHEAP). *Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Low income households can receive Sioux Tribe: $60,511. assistance in paying for home heating *Standing Rock Sioux Tribe: bills during the winter months. $37,738. “Harsh winters are a fact of life *Yankton Sioux Tribe: $36,436. in South Dakota,” said Thune. “I Those interested in learning WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 / the earnings of trust funds into encourage families in need to find more about applying for assistance PRNewswire-USNewswire -- More which veterans have paid insurance out if they are eligible and to apply can visit http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ than a million veterans are in line premiums over the years, and are for assistance this winter.” programs/liheap/grantees/tribes. to share $349 million in annual linked to returns on investments in The funding is allocated between html or can call their local tribal insurance dividends during 2008, U.S. government securities. tribes as follows: government for more information. according to the Department of VA officials caution veterans *Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe: Veterans Affairs (VA). about a long-running scam in which These dividends are a various groups charge fees to locate commitment from a grateful nation to safeguard the interests of Coming soon . . . Americas veterans, said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. VA operates one of the nations largest life insurance programs, providing more than $1 trillion in coverage to 7.1 million service members, veterans, and family members. The dividend payments will be sent to an estimated 1.1 million holders of VA insurance policies on the anniversary date of their policies. Sent automatically through different payment plans, the amounts will vary based on the age of the veteran, the type of insurance, and the length of time the policy has been in force. The dividends come from Page 12 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Baby Shower For Sonny Wanna III

All friends and family are welcomed to attend the celebration of our new Happy Birthday baby boy on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 1:00-5:00 p.m. Location To my Big Sister will be At JoDean Wanna’s residence one mile north of Sisseton on the High School Road. (Follow the balloons) Ashlynn Paige What’s a better way to have fun besides spitting snoose or throwing cow chips? Apparently it’s playing country music, as the people in Peever discovered. The Roberts County town’s Welcome to the new baby boy! music jamborees are featured in the January/February issue of South Dakota Magazine. Writer Bernie Hunhoff interviewed Don Backman of the “True Country” band. Backman talked about Peever’s musical history and how weekly jam sessions helped the town build a new community center. “True Country” band members pictured above include (front row, left to right) Elden Lawrence, Leon Eneboe, Don Backman, (back row) Harold Parrow, Alex Jordan and Franklin Keeble. in this burgeoning industry. I still believe that provisions stripped from Happy Belated Golden Birthday the final Energy Bill have substantial Daddy & Honey merit and support, and I will work in On Dec. 28th this session of Congress to revisit all of them, particularly the extension Love of the production tax credits. This Saige wind energy production tax credit has been allowed to expire repeatedly in recent years, each time inflicting Ty Layton Renville was born on Jan 10, 2008 weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. and tremendous damage and delays measuring 20 inches long. Proud Parents are Jerome and Rhonda Happy 4th because of economic uncertainty Renville. Birthday on efforts to expand wind energy Rocco III development. Another aspect of the House- New Year’s Baby - approved energy bill that I hope will again be considered in the coming Worthington, Minn.: year is the provision creating the New Clean Renewable Energy Bonds Owen Vincent (“CREBs”) Program. Creation of this program would have authorized $2 billion of new clean renewable energy bonds for public power providers and electric cooperatives. We Love You These bonds would be used by Your Son Nate & Ashley public power entities and electric cooperatives to finance facilities that generate electricity from renewable clown Heads up! resources like wind. All she knows is to lie, cheat, and She sent you a poem from In addition, I believe the manipulate another. establishment of a national before she knows it, it will be too Renewable Electricity Standard, or RES, is critical to the development My “Takoja” Rocco, I miss you and late of South Dakota’s wind energy love you lots! Have fun at Kid’s -- Armene Stoneman industry. Much like the initial RFS Castle! So sorry to tell you . . . you could Your “Kunsi do better. enacted in 2005, a national RES (Myrna Thompson) would have a dramatic effect on the Owen Vincent was born January 1st and was that community’s New partially in Brookings County. As wind energy industry. Currently, 25 Wind energy Year’s baby at Worthington Regional Hospital, Worthington, MN the largest wind power project in states and the District of Columbia Continued from Page 11 at 2:44 a.m., weighing 8 lbs 4 ozs and measuring 20 inches long. South Dakota to date, MinnDakota have already adopted individual Parents: Ryan and Melissa Claudia Boelman’s great granddaughter) standards and our nation only Happy 10th carbon emissions. According to the will provide enough electricity to Olsem of Fulda, MN. Grandparents: Michael and Shawna American Wind Energy Association, completely power 14,000 households stands to benefit both from both an Birthday (Claudia Boelman’s daughter) Johnson, Slayton, MN, and Leo and South Dakota ranks fourth in the when operating at full capacity. This economic and a security perspective Lil’ Sister Joan Olsem, Dundee, MN. Great grandparents: Katherine Olsem, nation in wind energy potential— is an exciting beginning, but more by enacting an RES. Dundee, MN; Darrel and Loretta Johnson, Pipestone, MN; and On Jan. 13th some studies suggest first or needs to be done. From a national standpoint, Claudia Boelman, Sisseton. second—so we must be committed To vastly increase the role that challenges still exist in transmitting to its development. Fortunately, our wind plays in our nation’s energy renewable wind energy from states state has begun putting in place policy, Congress must act this year to like South Dakota for use by the some of the infrastructure necessary provide wind energy entrepreneurs rest of the nation and assistance is to fully realize this potential. Last and developers with the incentives needed at the federal level. I have Nothing personal against you or week, I toured MinnDakota, a 150 and certainty they need to invest been in discussions with stakeholders who you are Just like all the others in her past MW wind power project located their time, energy and resources like Western Area Power Authority but obviously your girl has been trust and believe you’ll get tired of near and far her fast And not a prize to many only in her own mind All the different sets and lovers of She certainly is not one of a kind tattoos on her arms taking words of love (from yours will be there too, just fill her someone else) with your charm to send to you my fellow under She’ll tell you I’m sorry, I love you cover breather like all the rest She does not know the meaning of believe it or not that is her best keeping it real to feel total pity for her is all I feel No need in trying to be sneaky, cuz this one is a lil too freaky. 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‘ a Show re! Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 13 On behalf of my family and the family of my father Darrell “Dino” Jackson we would like to express a heartfelt “Pidameyaye” to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate and the Lake Traverse District for helping our family during the passing of my father.

Alise M. Jackson Sharon Nerison & Family

We want to thank all the riders that went on the Memorial Ride to Mankato, Minn. but did not finish the ride in honor of the three riders in their group that had just lost their beloved mother that night . . . they came back to be with them and to give them support. Special thanks to all the riders as they escorted our sister Ramona to her resting place, with her beloved horse leading the way. Nina Wopida Tana heca Nina pida unyanpi From the Kitto Families Katy, Darlene, Vastana

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Sisseton and Lake Traverse Reservation Call Emmett Redday Toll-Free 1-800-921-1681 Page 14 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Swallow Presiding Judge SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate ATTEST: Y. Nancy Two Stars OCSE Clerk of IN TRIBAL COURT Lake Traverse Reservation Court LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION State of South Dakota By Jim Cason 2-3tc STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA In Tribal Court Friday, January 18, 2008 CASE NO. I: 07-070 Case No.: D-08-120-1409 “This is a pivotal time in SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE IN THE MATTER OF: JANICE FEATHER, In the matter of the change of name Indian country for the class of IN TRIBAL COURT PLAINTIFF, A.G., Jr., MINOR CHILD VS. of Joan Lawrence/Perry Mahpeyasna, Individual Indian Money account LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION ADRIAN GUY, SR., DEFENDANT Petitioners, re: Samuel Lawrence holders represented in the Cobell STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA NOTICE OF HEARING Mahpeyasna, minor child. CASE NO. 07-145 Take notice that a Petition for Recognition v. Kempthorne lawsuit. As the ORDER FOR AND NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF: SARAH FARMER, of Foreign Order has been filed and a Department of the Interior makes Notice is hereby given that the Petitoners PLAINTIFF, J.F. MINOR CHILD VS. WAMBLI hearing will be held at the above named significant progress conducting the (Joan Lawrence/Perry Mahpeyasna) BRANT, DEFENDANT Court, Agency Village, outside the city of historical accounting of funds that request the change of name from Samuel AFFIDAVIT AND MOTION Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, on Lawrence Mahpeyasna to Samuel went into and out of IIM accounts, it FOR ORDER FOR PUBLICATION the 31st day of January, 2008, at the hour Highwolf Mahpeyasna shall be heard is apparent that few mistakes in the THE COURT being satisfied by Affidavit of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon thereafter as before the Honorable Judge B.J. Jones, Chief accounting have been found and that duly filed herein that personal service possible. Judge of the Tribal Court, in the court ample trust records exist to support cannot well be made, it is Ordered that You are required to be at the hearing. room of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate at our accounting efforts. Wambli Brant, who is the Respondent in Upon request, the OCSE Clerk will provide Agency Village, South Dakkota on Tuesday No doubt that over the years, the above entitled matter, be notified by you with a copy of the Petition describing the 12th day of February 2008 at 1:00 p.m. three (3) weeks publication in full of the the matter. the Cobell case has brought needed Dated this 28th day of December 2007. Notice of these proceedings in the regular Dated this 29th day of November, 2007. attention and resources to improve By the Court: B.J. Jones, Chief Judge. issue of a qualified newspaper. BY THE ORDER OF THE COURT: Michael T. the management of Indian trust Attest: J. Wanna, Clerk of Courts. Dated this 29th day of November, 2007. Swallow Presiding Judge assets. However, instead of breathing 2-4tc Michael T. Swallow Presiding Judge ATTEST: Y. Nancy Two Stars OCSE Clerk of a collective sigh of relief that the SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE Court SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE historic administration of the Indian IN TRIBAL COURT 2-3tc IN TRIBAL COURT trust funds has, for the most part, LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION been careful and accurate and that STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate beneficiaries were receiving the funds CASE NO. 07-145 CASE NO. CS: 08-001 Lake Traverse Reservation IN THE MATTER OF: SARAH FARMER, collected from the use of their trust IN THE MATTER OF: ERIN EASTMAN, State of South Dakota PLAINTIFF, J.F. MINOR CHILD VS. WAMBLI assets, the plaintiffs are continuing PLAINTIFF, J.A., MINOR CHILD VS. JOESPH In Tribal Court BRANT, DEFENDANT to spread fear, mistrust and doubt ADAMS II, DEFENDANT Case No.: C-087038-341 NOTICE OF HEARING among class members. In a recent AFFIDAVIT AND MOTION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION provided to Native people with Take notice that a Petition to Establish Indian Country Today op-ed, the By Kevin Abourezk FOR ORDER FOR PUBLICATION SWFCU, Plaintiff, vs. Angel L. Wanna, disabilities. Paternity has been filed and a hearing RedClout THE COURT being satisfied by Affidavit Defendant. plaintiffs state that ‘’Indians have It’s telling that none of the top will be held at the above named Court, January 18, 2008 duly filed herein that personal service The Court being satisfied by affidavit been robbed of billions - not millions Agency Village, outside the city of “A major Senate vote affecting three Republican candidates (former cannot well be made, it is Ordered that duly filed herein that personal service - of dollars’’ and that the ‘’robbery’’ Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, on every Native person in America is Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Joseph Adams, II, who is the Respondent cannot well be made, it is ordered that continues even today. the 1st day of February, 2008, at the hour just around the corner, and a recent former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt in the above entitled matter, be notified by Angel L. Wanna be notified by three (3) The lead plaintiffs have claimed of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon thereafter as survey of presidential candidates on Romney or Sen. John McCain) three (3) weeks publication in full of the weeks publication in full of the notice of possible. that as much as $176 billion is owed the bill is offering some insight into responded to the survey. All of the Notice of these proceedings in the regular these proceedings in the regular issue of a You are required to be at the hearing. to account holders. This figure is issue of a qualified newspaper. qualified newspaper. what they think about the bill. top three Democratic candidates Upon request, the OCSE Clerk will provide based on the largest myth of all: the Dated this 28th day of November, 2007. Dated this 15th day of January 2008. The Senate will vote on the (Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sen. Barack you with a copy of the Petition describing assumption that the government has Michael T. Swallow Presiding Judge B.J. Jones., Chief Judge. Indian Health Care Improvement Obama and former Sen. John the matter. failed to distribute a single penny of SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Act on Jan. 22. The bill essentially Edwards) responded to the survey.” Dated this 29th day of November, 2007. IN TRIBAL COURT Lake Traverse Reservation the money it has collected on behalf affects every facet of Indian health BY THE ORDER OF THE COURT: Michael T. LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION State of South Dakota of Indian accountholders since the Swallow Presiding Judge care in America and is an effort to STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA In Tribal Court inception of the trust over 100 years ATTEST: Y. Nancy Two Stars OCSE Clerk of modernize Native health care. CASE NO. CS: 08-001 Case No.: C-087038-341 ago. Every account holder who has Court Last August, the American IN THE MATTER OF: ERIN EASTMAN, NOTICE OF HEARING ever received a payment from his 2-3tc Association of People with PLAINTIFF, J.A., MINOR CHILD VS. JOESPH SWFCU, Plaintiff, vs. Angel L. Wanna, account ought to know that this Disabilities sent a survey to every ADAMS II, DEFENDANT Defendant. SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE assumption is preposterous. In fiscal NOTICE OF HEARING You are hereby summoned and required presidential candidate asking IN TRIBAL COURT year 2007, for example, more than Take notice that a Petition to Establish to answer the complaint of the plaintiff whether they would support the LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION 530,000 checks were distributed to Child Support has been filed and a in the above entitled action, which Indian Health Care Improvement STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA account holders worth more than hearing will be held at the above named complaint is on file in the Sisseton- Act and what they would do to CASE NO. I: 07-070 Court, Agency Village, outside the city of Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Court, Agency $200 million. improve the quality of health IN THE MATTER OF: JANICE FEATHER, Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, on Village, South Dakota and to serve a copy It is troubling that the plaintiffs PLAINTIFF, A.G., Jr., MINOR CHILD VS. the 1st day of February, 2008, at the hour of your answer upon the plaintiff within continue to propagate such myths, ADRIAN GUY, SR., DEFENDANT of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon thereafter twenty (20) days after the service and in especially in the face of volumes One Hour AFFIDAVIT AND MOTION as possible. case of failure to answer said complaint of evidence to the contrary, and in Makes A Difference! FOR ORDER FOR PUBLICATION You are required to be at the hearing. within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff THE COURT being satisfied by Affidavit light of other pressing matters in Upon request, the OCSE Clerk will provide will apply to the Court for the relief duly filed herein that personal service Indian country that need attention. you with a copy of the Petition describing demanded in the complaint, together with cannot well be made, it is Ordered that During the 10-day trial on Interior’s the matter. the costs and disbursements of this action. Adrian Guy, Sr., who is the Respondent in historic accounting plan in October Dated this 28th day of November, 2007. Dated this 15th day of January 2008. 7 p.m. Every Thursday the above entitled matter, be notified by 2007, facts about how the historical BY THE ORDER OF THE COURT: By order of the Court: B.J. Jones, Chief In the Waubay Library three (3) weeks publication in full of the Michael T. Swallow Presiding Judge Judge. accounting is being accomplished & 7 p.m. Tuesday & Friday Notice of these proceedings in the regular ATTEST: Y. Nancy Two Stars OCSE Clerk of Attest: J. Wanna, Clerk of Courts. as well as the accounting findings Old Community Center - Peever issue of a qualified newspaper. Court 4-3tc to date were shared with the U.S. Dated this 29th day of November, 2007. 2-3tc District Court. While the plaintiffs’ Michael T. Swallow Presiding Judge attorneys had the opportunity to SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE question every government witness NOTICE TO THE IN TRIBAL COURT and to introduce their own witnesses, LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION no evidence of government COMMUNITY -- STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ‘’robbery’’ was introduced. No CASE NO. 06-240 evidence to demonstrate billions IN THE MATTER OF: AMBER DUMARCE, WOOD PLAINTIFF , K.D., MINOR CHIILD of dollars of undistributed funds vs. MARCUS ROY, DEFENDANT was provided to the District Court AFFIDAVIT AND MOTION judge. Not a single account holder, NEEDED FOR ORDER FOR PUBLICATION January 18, 2008 -- The “As we have stated since the start including lead plaintiff Ms. Elouise THE COURT being satisfied by Affidavit Bureau of Indian Affairs is inviting of this dialogue, the modernization Cobell herself, was willing to testify Dakotah Pride Center is requesting donations of wood for duly filed herein that personal service tribal leaders to a meeting on its effort must be Tribally driven to that she was failing to receive funds inipi (sweat lodge) ceremonies provided for the clients cannot well be made, it is Ordered that modernization initiative. ensure that any revisions are directly collected on her behalf.” in treatment. Marcus Roy, who is the Respondent in the The meeting will take place responsive to tribal concerns,” said Please call Ron Hill @ 698-3917 Ext. 110. above entitled matter, be notified by three January 30 in Washington, D.C. Artman, a member of the Oneida Will pick up the wood if you are not able to deliver. (3) weeks publication in full of the Notice Assistant secretary Carl Artman said Nation of Wisconsin. of these proceedings in the regular issue of he hopes to have positive talks with a qualified newspaper. tribal leaders. Dated this 29th day of November, 2007. Michael T. Swallow Presiding Judge SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE Sota Subscription Order Form IN TRIBAL COURT I would like to subscribe to the Sota Iya Ye Yapi. LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CASE NO. 06-240 Enclosed is $______for ____ years(2). IN THE MATTER OF: AMBER DUMARCE, (Annual subscription rate is $36 for enrolled members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton PLAINTIFF , K.D., MINOR CHIILD Oyate living in South Dakota and in Minnesota and North Dakota counties on and vs. MARCUS ROY, DEFENDANT adjoining the Lake Traverse Reservation; $46 for all others living in the United NOTICE OF HEARING Take notice that a Petition to Establish States; and $92 for foreign subscribers.) Child Support has been filed and a hearing will be held at the above named Name ______. Court, Agency Village, outside the city of Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, on Mailing Address ______the 1st day of February, 2008, at the hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. City ______State ____ Zip ______You are required to be at the hearing. Please mail this subscription form (or a photocopy) to: Upon request, the OCSE Clerk will provide Sota Iya Ye Yapi you with a copy of the Petition describing P.O. Box 628 the matter. Dated this 29th day of November, 2007. Agency Village, SD 57262-0628 BY THE ORDER OF THE COURT: Michael T. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 15

Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 WO Tribal members are asked to please contact Tribal Law and Early Head Start will close if Enemy Swim Cultural Center SEnforcement at 698-7661 in the event of an emergency, SWO Head Start the public or Tribal schools remain 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and to be as specific as possible concerning the nature of the closings policy closed due to the weather. Notices Indian Taco Sale - Rummage Sale problem. (Here is the school closing policy will be given out over B103 KBWS Tribal officials ask that anyone Zina Tribal School. If it is announced as stated in the Head Start parent radio station KELO and KABY TV Come for the rummage sale, for fun, good food, away from home during a storm, if in the news, either on the radio or handbook.) stations. and to support our District elderly! you find shelter, please notify Tribal television, that the Sisseton Public 1. Facility -The SWO Head 3. Head Start-The SWO Law Enforcement that you are safe. School or Tiospa Zina Tribal School Start will close if the facility becomes Head start will not run buses if the That could prevent rescue workers will be starting one hour late due to unsafe for the children. This includes temperature is -20 degrees or colder. from endangering themselves out winter weather then the Tribal offices a water break, furnace breakdown, Parents must transport and pick looking for you. will open one hour late. If the school or any health hazard declared by up their children if no buses run. The public is asked to plan is closed because of a major winter The Director of Head Start, Dept. of Children will be considered excused ahead when the forecast calls for a storm for an entire day then so shall Health or by the SWO. for that day. possible winter storm. This includes the Tribe. 2. Weather-The Head Start Friday, Jan. 25, 2007 checking to make sure there is ample If, however, the school is closed heating fuel, food, and drinking because of a non-storm related crisis, Inconvenient Tribal Lobby water. For those with serious medical such as broken waterlines, then the 11:00 a.m. until gone conditions, be certain there is ample Tribe shall be open during normal Looking for a copy For deliveries, call 268-0591, 268-3563, or call the Tribal lobby medication on hand. business hours. Proceeds will go towards travel expenses for a women’s team In some cases, dialysis patients Above all, employees are asked to attend and compete in the Annual VNEA National Pool and others with acute health to please use their best judgment of the Sota Tournament in May 2008. problems should contact Sisseton when traveling in winter weather IHS about staying in a “swing bed” and avoid traveling during winter each week? or with family or friends close to storms except in emergencies. the health care center. Telephone (And then, please let others in your number is 698-7606. family, or friends, and Tribal Law Subscribe Now Tribal office business hours Enforcement, know your plans.) Attention on winter storm days If possible, everyone is asked to The Tribal offices will be closed please check on your elderly family & Receive Your Copy Lake Traverse District Members due to winter weather in conjunction members and friends during such The Regular District Meeting for January will be held on with the closing of either the times. Every Week Saturday, January 26, 2008 starting at 1:00 p.m. with Sisseton public schools or Tiospa potluck starting at 12:00 noon. In the Mail!

LONG HOLLOW DISTRICT Notice ATTENTION ANNOUNCEMENTS Iyakaptapi District Members Elderly Buffalo Lake District The regular January District Meeting will be held on January Regular Monthly District Meeting Members 31, 2008, 6:00 P.M. at the District Center. (If for any reason Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 Special Elderly Budget Meeting inclement weather, death, etc. the meeting will be held 7 days later, same place.) 1:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 The following positions will be up for election: Lunch will be served. All District members are encouraged to 4:30 p.m. *Judicial Committee attend. Roller Rink *Three members for the District Construction Committee (need members with some knowledge & expertise in building construction) *Pow Wow Notices *Fish & Wildlife Notice Buffalo Lake District Members *LHD Economic Development Board Heipa-Veblen District Members Please inform the District Coordinator that you are an District Economic Development interested nominee for any of the positions. Positions open Elderly Meeting Meeting until January 31, 2008. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008 The District Elderly board will meet on Monday, January 28, 2008 - 6:00 P.M. at the District Center. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Supper District Hardship Meeting 6:00 p.m. Meeting 1:00 p.m. District Budget Meeting Wed., Jan. 23, 2008 Notice 5:00 p.m. Supper Old Agency District Members 6:00 p.m. Meeting District Meeting Attention District Meeting Monday, January 28, 2008 Heipa District Members Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 6:00 p.m. Regular District Meeting 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2008 All meetings to be held at the Roller Rink. 1:00 p.m. Attention Anyone interested in the Judicial Committee please attend Enemy Swim District Members the next Regular District meeting. We will be electing Vacancy Announcement this board position off the floor. Taking applications for Housing Board member. District Meeting January 19th, 2007 Commons/Cultural Center 1:00 p.m.

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Put some of your spare time and sweat into helping build Golf Course Department: There is a new point promotion for the Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday Hold Head Mechanic (1 Full-Time) Day ‘Em Tournaments.The Poker Room will be adding $10,000 to one (1) No LimitTexas your new home. Hold ‘Em Free Roll tournament to be held on Sunday, March 2 at 11 am. Players must Count Department: No experience is required. No down payment and only earn 25 points to be eligible to play in the add-on tournament on March 2. Players insurance as a closing cost. Supervision will be provided. Count Supervisor (1 Full-Time) 3 am to Finish receive 1 point for playing each Saturday,Sunday and Wednesday tournaments,players Stop paying rent and apply today! Closing Date: January 25, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. receive points for making the final 10 players in each tournament, players receive 1/2 Loan application provided through Rural Development. Starting Wage: D.O.E. point for every hour of Hold ‘Em live play before and after the tournament. You must We are an Equal Opportunity Housing Builder. High School Diploma or G.E.D. required play tournament for your live game hours to apply each day. If you sign up for Hold ‘Em Two identification documents required upon hire before tournament, you must play live action Hold ‘Em before tournament for your

points to count. The two players with the most points accumulated will be paid for For more information and an application contact . . . If interested please submit application to Human Resources Department highest points ($1000 each). For more details contact the Poker Room at 1-800-658-4717, Inter-Lakes Community Action, Inc. 16849 102nd Street SE Hankinson ND 58041 For complete Job Description contact Marla Raffety @ ext 1686. Carrie Holden Or 701-634-3000 ext. 475 1221 N. Maple Terri Brooks Indian Preference will apply / EEO (Please Provide Tribal Enrollment) Watertown, SD 57201 605-742-0273 Must be licensable by the SWO Gaming Commission Watertown, SD Exit 185 off I-29 and 4 Miles West Phone: 605-886-7674 3-2tc A Key License requires your income tax filing for the last 3 years Phone: 605.882.2051 - www.dakotasioux.com Management reserves the right to alter, suspend or withdraw promotions or offers at any time. You must be present to win on all drawings. Page 16 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Featuring . . . Roberts County All Your On-the-Go Needs At One Stop National Bank Live Bait Peever, S.D. 5 East Maple St. All Your Fishing Needs We Accept WIC, Sisseton, S.D. Cold Beer - Groceries - Ice EBT & USDA Food Stamps Phone 698-7621 Open 12 Hours - 7 to 7 Internet Banking LOST/MISSING DOG Monday thru Friday One-year-old Black Pomeranian puppy. 7 to 3 on Saturday at East Hwy 10 & Jct 127 Lost/missing from owner’s home. Last Gas - Diesel - Grocery Sisseton, S.D. seen north of Sisseton. Please call 698-3721 Beer - Video Lottery - EBT www.rcnbank.com Open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. if found. 932-3636 Video Lottery The Official I-29 Peever Exit Member FDIC - Equal Housing Lender Powerball Tiospa Zina Tribal School Fuel of NASCAR “We now have 24 hr. pay-at-the-pump” Scratch Tickets Job Openings 1. Special Education Teacher (HS). Watertown, South Dakota Resources Department, 16415 Sioux Qualifications: BA/BS Degree emphasis in Call Edwin Williams at Sharp Automotive for your • Television Conifer Road, Watertown, SD 57201. special education. next vehicle! Affordable Custom Embroidery • Telephone 2. School Counselor. Qualifications: MA/ Professional, friendly, with NO PRESSURE! *Creative designs, names, & company logo • Internet MS Degree in counseling 2 years or more 800-288-5168 (Ask for Edwin) or 605-886-8081 direct. Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel *Embroidery jackets, t-shirts, caps, totes, etc. “The REAL CHOICE” (Call for Availability) experience working with Native American Job Announcement *Competitive pricing, locally owned *No minimum orders on embroidery 205 Main St. • PO Box 33 children and families. programs; develop and evaluate General function: Responsible for Department: Uniform Room *Screen printing & other promotional items Salary based on experience. comprehensive plans to satisfy present effectively coordinating and assisting Position: Uniform Room Attendant (full- New Effington, SD 57255 Contact: Gabe Kampeska, HR Director, and future college and community needs; the Group Sales Coordinator in all group time). Larry & Debbie Halbert 605-637-5211 or Reports to: Uniform Room Coordinator. 12008 Lake Rd. - Browns Valley, MN 56219 605-698-3953, P.O. Box 719, Agency Village, work effectively in a team management arrivals, ensuring optimum guest services Home: (605) 694-2848 800-256-6854 SD 57262. environment; communicate effectively and satisfaction. General function: Responsible for all Cell: (605) 237-3124 4-4tc both orally and in writing; work Position requirements: High School aspects of issuing, cleaning, or replacing www.tnics.com effectively with people at all levels of the Diploma or G.E.D Equivalent. Must uniforms for all uniformed employees. to learn. Able to work any/all shifts, Sisseton Wahpeton College college including management, faculty, possess effective communication Position requirements: High School Charles A. Broberg, D.C. including weekends. Customer courtesy Job Opening staff and students. and organizational skills. Must be an Diploma or GED. Effective communication 301 Veterans Ave. and positive working relationships with Retention Specialist/Outreach Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum independent decision maker and problem skills./ Basic computer skills. Ability to Sisseton, S.D. other departments are a must. Must Advocate Development, or Educational leadership solver. Ability to handle multiple tasks handle diverse situations and/or people. obtain a Key Gaming License upon hire. TRIO-Student Support Services is seeking required. with ease. Must obtain a Non Gaming License upon Closing date: until filled. a highly motivated person to serve as the Send resume to: Sisseton Wahpeton Indian preference will apply. hire. If interested please submit an application Retention Specialist/Outreach Advocate. College. Office of the President, Agency P.O. Closing Date: January 25, 2008 Indian preference will apply. to: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel Human Closing date: February 1, 2008. Box 689, Sisseton, SD 57262. If interested please submit an application Closing Date: January 16, 2008 Resources Department, 16415 Sioux All requirements for qualified applicants For further information call (605) 698-3966 to: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel,Human If interested please submit an application Conifer Road, Watertown, SD 57201. will be posted in the job descriptions in ext. 1115 or 1105. Resources Department, 16415 Sioux to: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel,Human 4-2tc the Job listing, which can be obtain on our Visit our website: www.swc.tc for a full Conifer Road, Watertown, SD 57201. Resources Department, 16415 Sioux Hours: website www.swc.tc in the employment job description and application. Conifer Road, Watertown, SD 57201. Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel Tuesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. opportunities section. An application is Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel Job Announcement Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. posted in the same section. You may also Sisseton Wahpeton College Job Announcement Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel Position: Dishwasher (1 Full Time). contact Gretta Simon at (605) 698-3966 Job Opening Position: Surveillance Agent (one full-time) Job Announcement Reports to: Restaurant Manager and/or For Appointments call: Ext. 1123 or [email protected]/. Retention Specialist/Outreach Advocate. Reports to: Director of Surveillance Department: Uniform Room Supervisor. TRIO-Student Support Services is seeking General function: Responsible for Position: Uniform Room Attendant (1 part- 698-3686 General function: To keep a continuous Sisseton Wahpeton College a highly motivated person to serve as the monitoring table games, slot activity, time). service of clean dishes, utensils, pots and Job Announcement Retention Specialist/Outreach Advocate. casino cage transactions, hard and Reports to: Uniform Room Coordinator Full-Time) 3 am to Finish. pans. Sisseton Wahpeton College is seeking to fill All requirements for qualified applicants soft count procedures, as well as, all General function: Responsible for all Closing Date: January 25, 2008 at 4:00 Position requirements: High school the following position: will be posted in the job descriptions in other non-gaming areas throughout the aspects of issuing, cleaning, or replacing p.m. diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Able to Vice President of Academic Affairs. the Job listing, which can be obtain on our property. uniforms for all uniformed employees. Starting Wage: D.O.E. stand for prolonged periods. Able to The successful candidate will provide website www.swc.tc in the employment Position requirements: High school Position requirements: High School High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. lift 40 lbs. or more. May need to assist leadership for the instructional programs opportunities section. An application is diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Ability to Diploma or GED. Effective communication Two identification documents required co-workers. Must obtain an Employee of the College and to oversee other posted in the same section. You may also handle diverse situations and/or people. skills./ Basic computer skills. Ability to upon hire. Gaming License upon hire. functions related to instruction. Provide contact Gretta Simon at (605) 698-3966 Available to work any and all shifts (Day, handle diverse situations and/or people. If interested please submit application Indian preference will apply. visionary leadership, development, and Ext. 1123 or [email protected]/. Swing, Graveyard). Excellent verbal and Must obtain a Non Gaming License upon to Human Resources Department, 16849 Closing date: January 30, 2008. implementation of effective instructional written communication skills. Must hire. 102nd Street SE, Hankinson ND 58041. If interested please submit an application programs, while maintaining a collegial Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel obtain a Key Gaming License upon hire. Indian preference will apply. For complete Job Description contact to: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel Human environment. The successful candidate Job Announcement Indian preference will apply. Closing Date: January 25, 2008 Marla Raffety at 701-634-3000 ext. 475. Resources Department, 16415 Sioux will have the ability to plan, organize Department: Sales & Marketing Closing Date: January 25, 2008 If interested please submit an application Indian Preference will apply/EEO. Conifer Road, Watertown, SD 57201. and direct the activities of Academic Position: Group Sales Assistant If interested please submit an application to: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel, Human (Please Provide Tribal Enrollment.) Reports to: Group Sales Coordinator to: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel,Human Resources Department, 16415 Sioux Must be licensable by the SWO Gaming Conifer Road, Watertown, SD 57201. Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel Commission. A Key License requires your Job Openings income tax filing for the last 3 years. Is poor credit limiting your Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel Cage Department: Cashier (2 Full-Time) Cover. Free Confidential Business Assistance ability to get a loan? Job Announcement C-Store Department: Clerk (1 Full-Time) Whetstone Valley Business Opportunities The “Rebuilding Credit” Position: Slot Floor Person (1 Full Time). Day. Faye Frerichs, Community Facilitator 605-949-1414 [email protected] program is designed to Reports to: Slot Manager. Golf Course Department: Head Mechanic 43-8tc assist qualified applicants Function: To oversee mechanical (1 Full-Time) Day. get their credit back on operations of the Slot department. Requirements: High school diploma or Count Department: Count Supervisor (1 track. G.E.D. equivalent. Able to stand/walk Notice of Open Meetings For more information, contact for long periods, occasional lifting of Open meetings for victims of domestic violence will be held on NESDCAP at 605-698-7654 heavy objects. General knowledge of cash Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at the Dakotah Pride rehab center or 414 3rd Ave. E., Sisseton, handling and basic math. Background in the conference room. SD 57262. EHO. in mechanics/electronics, or willingness Sponsored by the Women’s Circle. Women’s Circle

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2202 SD Hwy 10 Sisseton, SD 57262 Business Hours: Monday thru Friday 8-5; Saturday 8-12 noon