Page 2 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 22, 2011 I Was Thinking

that if you are interested in a home Thoughts from a Cold Winter… by Lance Morgan that you stop by and cut me out of the Indianz.com… design equation as soon as possible. ing for a pool with a diving board out Con’t. from front page I have trouble matching my clothes in my offi ce window, but apparently we the morning so truly it is weird that be made available for use by Win- are adding a larger meeting room and I have picked out so many houses in nebago Tribal programs on a sched- about 10 new offi ces to handle some town. For those who care my entire uled basis. of our growth issues. Our conference wardrobe matches everything else— The second fl oor of the corporate space is now too small to handle our think Garanimals for lazy adults. headquarters expansion project larger gatherings/ meals and “train- will include much-needed space for ing meetings”. It is a long way from ICDBG Grant nine new offices to accommodate our fi rst conference room which fi t six We spent a lot of time last year growing numbers of Ho-Chunk, Inc. people comfortably. planning and writing a critical grant employees working in the building to fi nish putting in the streets and and increase effi ciency. The second Spec Houses utilities for the Ho-Chunk Village. The fl oor of the addition will also house a We are also building a new house Tribe, HCI, the Ho-Chunk Community new reception area to handle persons that will be for sale shortly in the Ho- Development Corporation and the Vil- entering the new offi ce area. Chunk Village. It will be a very nice lage of Winnebago all had a role in the “When this new addition to the split level with four bedrooms and a Ho-Chunk, Inc. Corporate Offi ces planning. This grant is a must get! nice family room in the basement. It is completed it will provide us the We need it to fi nish the infrastructure will also have a large two car garage space to expand our corporate in- because we are literally running out and will be eligible for the down pay- frastructure to keep pace with the of housing lots to build on in the Ho- Offi ce Addition ment assistance program of up to company’s growth and improve our Chunk Village. All of the housing lots Each year I like to take vacation $65,000. If you want more info, con- corporate conference and training will be spoken for by this time next time and slip down to Arizona and tact Joi Long at HCI at 402-878-2809. facilities,” said Annette Hamilton, year without adding more streets. teach a law school class in Arizona. We will likely build one or two more Chief Operating Offi cer of Ho-Chunk, Also, the senior housing project we This year I only went for two days and spec homes in the spring. At least one Inc. “In order to continue to provide are planning is also dependent upon didn’t really get my chance to “tan is likely be very unique, we are work- our existing clients with high qual- getting these streets put in by fall. up.” Also, I was in Tucson the day ing with a modern architect to see if he ity services and take advantage of So cross your fi ngers, we will know after that shooting, so it was quite the can design a few houses for us which new opportunities requires adequate in March if we got it. If we do get it, somber place. are much more contemporary. Just facilities and an effi cient support then it should set off another round of Anyway now that I am back, I can trying to change it up a bit. staff, and our existing space just home building in our community and at least appreciate (if not help them All of these spec houses are nice, wasn’t keeping up with our growth,” that can’t be all bad. If we don’t get in any way) the work our construc- but to be honest you really don’t want Hamilton said. it, I am going to have to fi nd someone tion people are doing out in the cold. me or HCI picking out your home The original Ho-Chunk, Inc. offi ce besides myself to blame because I was We have a couple of projects going on design and fi nishing touches. Even building that the addition will be at- leading this effort but I don’t really that our esteemed editor of the WIN though I watch more HGTV than I tached to was built in 1996 and was want to take the blame! It might be a thought it would be prudent to com- would like to admit, it would be much actually a 2-story system-built house stretch because they are actually in- ment on for the paper. much better if you picked out your built by Ho-Chunk, Inc. subsidiary nocent in this case, but maybe I can We are building an addition behind own design touches. We are setting up Dynamic Homes in Detroit Lakes, blame this on the Lamplot’s too. an offi ce in Winnebago with all of the Minnesota. The 2,900 sq. foot build- the world headquarters at HCI. We Contact me at [email protected] dug a big hole and I was frankly hop- design choices and I would suggest ing originally held 11 offi ces. By 2002, the growth of Ho-Chunk, Inc. and its subsidiaries created a demand for additional, effi cient of- fi ce space, a conference room and a reception area in its corporate offi ces. The highly visible south facing two- story brick and glass addition to the original corporate offi ce building in Winnebago at 1 Mission Drive was soon completed. The original addition contains a total of 4,900 sq. feet on two fl oors. The newest addition to the Ho- Chunk, Inc. Corporate Offi ces brings the total square footage of the facility to 11,000 sq. feet, providing ample space for the company’s expected future growth.

Masthead Scene Winnebago has been blessed in excess again this winter with seasonal snowfall. Some blame it on global warming, but I re- member back to my youth and this is pretty much the way win- ter used to be in the late 60’s. Sheesh, I can say that. I don’t ever remember getting a Snow Day though, but then I went to St. Augustine’s, so everyday was school for Bobby, Joey, & myself. Here’s a shot of main- street Winnebago, during our recent snow day, 40 years later, and I still don’t get to take one.

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Looking for Public Participation JESUS OUR SAVIOR Did you know that tourism is the ing the community’s tourism industry. LUTHERAN OUTREACH Pastor Ricky Jacob third largest industry in Nebraska? Once the team has completed the Do you want to have some impact on self evaluation, a visiting TARGET team “Sacred be Thy Name” church of God was not without its prob- the community? Do you ever wonder will come to the community, and this lems and certainly was not without its how that income could affect your team will be made up of tourism pro- Many of us have been taught the sinners. Paul wrote these words: “Do community? Having tourism revenue fessionals from across the state. They words of a prayer. This prayer was you not know that the unrighteous will paying for services in local communi- will spend a day in the community, and fi rst taught by a Hebrew teacher to his not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not ties can allow the communities funds offer insight, guidance, and assistance students. They had asked Him to teach be deceived: neither the sexually im- to be spent on other necessary things. on tourism development and marketing them to pray. We at Jesus Our Savior moral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor So how do you increase tourism, projects and ideas. Lutheran Church and School also teach men who practice homosexuality, nor and tourism dollars, in your town? This visit will allow community our faculty, students and members to thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, A unique program offered through and tourism leaders to show the visit- pray this prayer. nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the Nebraska Division of Travel and ing team their community-both the This prayer was taught by One who the kingdom of God. And such were Tourism was started in 1991, called positive, and the negative. The visit- had come down from heaven to earth. He some of you. But you were washed, you the TARGET Program. It was started ing team wants to see the things the was the very Son of Mauna and He knew were sanctifi ed, you were justifi ed in the to assist Nebraska’s rural communities residents are proud of, the things they better than anyone else what to pray. name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by in capitalizing more on tourism, and would like to change, and any potential In my title I have translated one word the Spirit of our God.” [1st Corinthians reaching their own tourism potential. projects or ideas to promote tourism differently. In the place of ‘Hallowed’ I 6:9-11 ESV] Yes, this church was full of TARGET stands for Tourism Assess- within the community or county. The used ‘Sacred’ a word much more familiar sinners, forgiven sinners solely by the ment Resource Growth Evaluation visiting team will ask many questions with us today. grace of God. Team. Part of the TARGET process is during the daylong visit, so it is im- Another teacher once shepherded his Paul understood that those who going through a self-evaluation of the portant to have knowledgeable local congregation by explaining these words live their lives in opposition to God and community’s tourism history, includ- residents on hand to provide answers. of the Lord’s Prayer so that the head of His ways dishonor God with their lives. ing success stories and failures. Once the tour is completed, the visi- the family would be able to teach it in a Those who teach that these ways are The fi rst step is to organize a local tors will provide the community with simple way to his family. This prayer is acceptable, and that this is no need or TARGET Committee. This is usually a their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions a prayer that a believer in Jesus could no way for one to change these ways, group of 8-12 people who have a variety for tourism development based upon teach his or her family. This prayer should not fool themselves into thinking of interests in the community. It can what they saw during the community could be and should be prayed each that they have a place in God’s church include a variety of representatives visit. This information will be compiled and every day. or God’s kingdom. from merchants, area attractions, local in a detailed written report that will be So what is meant by the words The good news is that Jesus’ blood media, elected offi cials, local histori- offi cially presented to the community. “Sacred be Thy name?” ‘God’s name is paid for each and every sin. Those ans, or anyone else with an interest in The TARGET team must consist of certainly holy in itself, but we pray in who believe in Him have been sancti- tourism promotion and development. at least four people who work in the this petition that it may be kept holy fi ed, made holy and considered saints! The local TARGET team will evaluate tourism industry. Examples include among us also.’ Is it possible for God’s You who believe have been justifi ed or their community’s past efforts and restaurants, gas stations, attractions, name to be kept holy among us? declared not guilty. Jesus took our sin projects. historical groups and civic groups. How is God’s name kept holy? ‘God’s upon Himself and paid for it in full. The team will also look at the com- There should be a total of 8-12 mem- name is kept holy when the Word of God We turn to Paul once more as he munity’s degree of support for tour- bers on the team. If you have an is taught in its truth and purity, and we, writes, “Or do you not know that your ism, future projects and ideas, and opinion, and are willing to share it, as the children of God, also lead holy body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within the degree to which the community is then this could be for you! If inter- lives according to it. Help us to do this, you, whom you have from God? You are tourist friendly. The team will identify ested, please contact: Dawn Maslonka, dear Father in heaven! But anyone who not your own, for you were bought with opportunities for future tourism devel- Marketing Manager, Woodland Trails teaches or lives contrary to God’s Word a price. So glorify God in your body.” opment as well as consider solutions to Art & Retail Center by January 31. profanes the name of God among us. [1st Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV] real and perceived obstacles to develop- Phone: 878-4075 Email: dmaslonka@ Protect us from this, heavenly Father!’ Led by the Spirit we glorify or honor woodlandtrailsart.com Paul wrote to the church of God in God by leading holy and upright lives! Corinth, beginning his letter with these Still at the end of each and every day words, “to those sanctifi ed in Christ we ask God to be merciful to us for the St. Jude Novena Jesus and called to be holy, together times we have fallen short. with all those everywhere who call on the I invite you sinners to join us each May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorifi ed, loved and preserved name of our Lord Jesus Christ – their Sunday for Bible Study and Sunday throughout the world now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Lord and ours. Grace and peace to you school at 10 a.m.; followed by Divine Jude worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the hopeless, pray for us. from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Service at 11 a.m. Or join us as we Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the 8thj day your prayers will be answered. Christ.” [1st Corinthians 1:2-3 NIV] study the book of 1st Corinthians on Publication must be promised. It has never been known to fail. These words could also include you Wednesday evenings at 7. if you call on the name of Jesus. This Thank you for your prayers, Trish Kearnes Positive, Informative, Civil… $800K appropriated to education at all levels, I think our tribal council hit the To the Editor… ground running. I hope we will continue “Publishing of School Board Min- in a legal newspaper published in or to fuel their energy with our best wishes, utes” of general circulation in such district support and prayers. I am writing to express a citizen’s a list of the claims, arising on contract It’s almost unheard of in Indian complaint that the Winnebago Public or tort, allowed at the meeting. The list Country for a tribe as small as ours School District has not been publishing shall set forth the name of the claimant to make such fi nancial commitments the minutes after school board meet- and the amount and nature of the claim especially at a time when the national ings in a legal newspaper. The Pender allowed, to consist of not more than ten economy has fallen on hard times. Times has previously been used to words in stating the nature of each claim. As one tribal member and I hope I’m speaking for many others, I would like to publish school board meeting minutes The secretary shall likewise cause to be thank our council for the Thanksgiving in prior years, but I have not been able published a concise summary of all other turkeys, the Senior Citizen checks from to retrieve any meeting minutes on a proceedings of such meetings… both the tribe and HCI, the Children’s consistent basis. I can recall two times As a registered county voter, I would Clothing Allowance, and the Stimulus were the minutes may have been avail- like to know why the WPS School Board Check, just before the Holidays. We able in the past year. is not publishing their meeting minutes should be so fortunate as to enjoy the or annual budget. There are many, Myself, and many others, have never fi nancial status of this tribe. seen an annual approved budget pub- many examples from around the State Recently I attended a Forum spon- sored by the Tribal Council at Little I hope the truth of Christmas blessed lished for many years, perhaps decades. of Nebraska and other school districts your home this past year and the new At minimum, it should be published that publish their meeting minutes in Priest College. It was one of the better Forums that I can remember. It was year will bring your home all you desire where a citizen like me may be able various ways. I do not know when we Positive, Informative, Civil, and most and deserve. to view public school board meeting got away from publishing school board of all gave all who attended an idea of I close with this little story: Just minutes and/or records if they aren’t meeting minutes in the Pender Times, the direction our tribe and council were before the Holidays I was reading my published in the Pender Times. and would like to see the public meeting headed with our future. devotional when I came upon a para- According to State of Nebraska minutes published as soon as possible, The Mast property and the future graph that went something like this; to School Law (79-580) “Class I, II, III, IV including the annual budget. I believe development of this site was the main God a hundred thousand dollars is like and VI School District; Board of Educa- it is the law that all monthly meeting topic of this Forum. Many of the ideas, a penny, and to that same God a hun- proceedings are to be published, and I tion; Record of Proceedings Secretary; suggestions, and comments refl ected a dred years is like a minute. That evening Duty to Publish: would like to know why nobody is being concern for our Youth and our Senior while I was in prayer, just for the heck The secretary of the school board or held accountable for following the law. Citizens. No one was left out of how the of it I asked God if he would give me a board of education of each Class…hav- Thank you in advance for considering future development would benefi t our penny, then in a still small voice I heard ing an annual budget of one hundred my complaint. total population. God say, “Just a minute.” thousand dollars or more shall, within With the expansion of our Casino ten days after any regular or special Respectfully, ($16M Hotel) a $1M a year commitment Still waiting, meeting of the board, publish one time Pat Greyhair to a home ownership program, and Kenn (Tulip Clan) Mallory Page 4 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 22, 2011 WinnaVegas Great Escape 2011 Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 22, 2011 — Page 5 Community News NEWS from Nurse Julie: News from HoChunk Hope… Part I a threat for survival and begins to hold Lifestyle Balance Classes will begin ter. Diabetes has caused a lot of pain Water -- How 8 Glasses A Day Keeps on to every drop. Water is stored in extra- Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 12:00 and suffering to our relatives, family Fat Away cellular spaces (outside the cells). This noon and another class beginning @ members and people as a whole. We shows up as swollen feet, legs and hands. 5:00 pm. These will be held @ the Ho- want you to know that we will continue Water suppresses the appetite natu- Diuretics offer a temporary solution at Chunk Hope Classroom south of the the “War against Diabetes”. The last rally and helps the body metabolize best; they force out stored water along Heritage Store. If you are interested couple months have been a rollercoaster stored fat. Studies have shown that a with some essential nutrients. Again, the come into the offi ces between the hours ride for us here at Ho-Chunk Hope. One decreased water intake will cause fat body perceives a threat and will replace of 7:30am – 4:30pm or call (402) 878- minute there seemed that there was deposits to increase. While an increase the lost water at fi rst opportunity. Thus, 4070 to get signed-up. These classes hope that the program would continue in water intake will actually reduce fat the condition quickly returns. The best are open to anyone that is interested and the next minute we encountered a deposits. Here’s why: The kidneys can’t way to overcome the problem of water re- in eating healthier and developing an road block. In the end, everything is as function properly without enough water. tention is to give the body what it needs- exercise routine. The classes are fun it was meant to be. People came forward plenty of water. Only then will stored When they don’t work to capacity, some and interactive. We offer a healthy and offered us support for our program. of their load is dumped onto the liver. water be released. If you have a constant lunch and incentives to those that at- I want to thank those people that came One of the liver’s primary functions problem with water retention, excess salt tend. Hurry in as this is only open to to support us in our time of need. It is is to metabolize stored fat into usable may be to blame. Your body will tolerate the fi rst 24 people! through this kind of good thoughts and energy for the body. If the liver has to sodium only in a certain concentration. News from the Director feelings that good things come from. do some of the kidney’s work, it can’t The more salt you eat, the more water operate at full throttle. As a result, it your system retains to dilute it. Getting Hello to everyone! I hope you all are To everyone that is wondering, we are metabolizes less fat and more fat remains rid of unneeded salt is easy-just drink in good spirits and feeling well. There still here! The Tribal Council believed stored in the body and weight loss stops. more water. As it’s forced through the have been a lot of things happening that this is a worthwhile program and Drinking enough water is the best kidneys it takes away excess sodium. here in the last couple months that I is also needed in the community. They treatment for fl uid retention. When the Part II of Water-How 8 Glasses A Day thought you should all be aware of. have agreed to fund us until the end of body gets less water, it perceives that as Keeps Fat Away will continue in the next First of all, our grant was not approved September 2011. In the coming months, newsletter. for funding. We were not anticipating I will be looking for grants to fund the this so it was a blow to me, the staff program further. January 1st is a new and others that were involved in this beginning for us, in that we will be program. Ho-Chunk Hope offered much funded by the tribe. The classes will be Winnebago Vocabulary needed services to the community and open to everyone as you no longer have held community activities that I thought to be Prediabetic. I hope everyone has Don’t you just love the Winnebago words from the HoChunk helped people understand Diabetes bet- a great New Year! Renaissance Project? We’ll here are some more, from my little blue book that was pub- lished by the Winnebago Tribal Council, and printed by me, well Jr. High Boys Starting Strong Nebraska Tri-Tribal Graphics, about 25 years ago. Patrick says these words were compiled, recorded, and translated The Junior High boys basketball team started the second half of their season by Andy Thundercould and Jerry Russell. None of the aforemen- off on a strong note. On January 13th the boys shook off a sluggish 1st half tioned people listed, Pat says were involved with the publishing of to defeat the Omaha Nation Chiefs 38 to 20. A balanced scoring attack was this booklet and accompanying cassette tape). led by Michael Blackfi sh with 9, Isaiah Medina with 8 and Cory Cleveland with So, here we go again. 8. The boys will next be in action at home on January 20th at 5 pm against Bancroft-Rosalie and will be playing in the Bancroft-Rosalie tournament, in Fried Bread ...... Wy skop da xay ttay Bancroft, January 22nd at noon. Coffee ...... Ni da shjak da xu Tea ...... Ni da shjak na op Butter ...... Chay was wa kinh ni Bologna ...... Ttoich Dried corn ...... Wa ttu sky Hominy ...... Wad a shoh ttohch Three ...... Da ninh Four ...... Johp NATIVE STAR Five ...... Sa chonh Six ...... Ha kay way Seven ...... Sha goh winh Back By Demand Eight ...... Ha ttu wonk Nine ...... Hi zonh ki chunch shgunh ni Ten ...... Ha kay ttay ponh na hi zhonh Serving Breakfast

Woska-Pi News Monday & Tuesday Project Woska-Pi would like to in- to attend and take part in their child’s form everyone that we will be begin- development. We will be meeting with Breakfast Burritos * Sandwiches * Biscuits & Gravy ning a Pilot Project in our community the Head Start parents again on Janu- schools. The pilot project will be testing ary 26, 2011 at noon at the Head Start the “Building RESPECT” sessions with Parent Meeting room. our youth in Head Start through the We will be meeting with parents at Wednesday thru Sunday 3rd Grades in the Winnebago Head the Book Worms Night at the Winnebago Full Breakfast Start, Winnebago Public Schools and Public School on January 26, 2011 at 6 St. Augustine’s Catholic School. The pm through 7:30 pm at the Winnebago sessions will start on February 1, 2011 Public School. and continue through April 29, 2011. We will be meeting with parents at the Personal Pan Pizza – ONLY $5.00 The sessions will be relaying the mes- Parents Meeting Night at St. Augustine’s sage to our youth on the importance Catholic School on January 26, 2011 at of self respect, respect for others and 5 pm through 6:30 pm at St. Augustine’s No Salad Bar respect for property. All of the sessions school. will be delivered with a cultural spin. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND, WE CIGARETTES! The Program will also branch off this WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU. new year in educating our 4th grades Project Woska-Pi staff will be paying through 6th grades with the BASIC all of you a visit within the next week Come on in and Support your Hometown Casino & Grill WAIT Training Curriculum. This cur- asking for a few minutes out of your riculum covers all social, physical and time to fi ll out a few brief pre surveys mental changes that occur at this age. for those of you with children in Head Along with these deliveries to your start through 6th Grade attending our children we encourage you to take part community schools. We ask for your in our parents regiment of the program. full support in our endeavors as we are They sessions will be fun and support- building our program around our youth ive to all parents that wish to attend. and need your help as their parents to Everyone is invited to attend these ses- make the program strong. sions. There will be postings of dates If you have any questions please feel and times. free to call Cherie @ (402) 878-2134 – We have held our fi rst session with Project Woska-Pi Offi ce the parents at the Head Start. Project May the Creator watch over and Woska-Pi would like to thank Karlynn protect you and yours, Call: 878-2901 Baker, Michelle Marr and Julius Mor- Cherie LaPointe, Director – Project ris for taking time out of their busy day Woska-Pi Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 22, 2011 What’s Happening Who’s who in ‘Bago Who’s who in ‘Bago

Kyra Leigh Miller

Kyra is the daughter of Mary Harlan of Macy, Nebraska. Her pa- ternal grandpar- ents are Rodney & Cora Miller of Macy. Kyra’s ma- ternal grandparents are the late, Oliver & Marcella Cayou. She’s an enrolled member of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, and a mem- ber of the Thunder Clan. Kyra’s Omaha Elyas Payne Roberts, his proud par- name is Ni’dawi, Walking on water. ents are Tania Roberts of Winnebago, Kyra is a Sophomore at the Win- NE and Myrtis Baker of Mobridge, SD. nebago High School, and enjoys Ceram- Elyas’ has 2 siblings on his mother’s ics class and says that Basketball is her side; Christian (Bid) Roberts and Kainyn favorite Sport, along with some Cross Cariaga. Paternal Grandparents are Country running. Rose Hosie of Winnebago, NE and Thom- Miss Miller’s proudest moment is as Baker Sr. of Fort Yates, ND. Maternal when she received an All-Tourney Team Grandparents are Vince and Karen Bass award at the Lakota Nation Tournament of Winnebago, NE. Elyas is enrolled in in Rapid City, South Dakota. the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. He is When we asked Kyra who her role a member of the Water Spirit clan. Elyas has a Sioux Indian name, meaning “His model was, she said without a doubt, Red Earth”. Elyas is currently a sopho- “My Mom.” Kyra says her Mom, “Sup- more at the Winnebago Public School. ports me, she’s my #1 fan, she went His favorite subject in school is Biology. to all my basketball games and cross Elyas’ favorite sport is football, which he country meets. participates in. His proudest moments Kyra’s future plans are to graduate are when he gets good grades. His role from Winnebago High, and continue model is Michael Jordan. Elyas’ future her education and love of basketball at plans are to graduate High School, at- Wayne State College. Where she plans tend and play football for Haskell Indian on getting a degree in Coaching so she Nations University. can go on to coach at Macy and “maybe Good Luck Elyas! take them to state.”

If you know this cute little girl Wish her a Happy 17th Birthday on January 21st!

Love, Mom & Dad

Winnebago Public School NOTICE

Effective immediately, the following Ordinance adopted by the Winnebago Village Board will be enforced due to increased traffi c & WPS Student Safety.

VILLAGE ORDINANCE; NOW THEREFORE, The Board of Trustees adopts the following ordinance:

SECTION 1: The street beginning at the corner of Wilson Av- enue and Conser Street proceeding north and joining Osborn Avenue east to Highway 75/77 SHALL BE DESIGNATED “ONE WAY.”

SECTION 2: The streets designated in Section 1 shall be des- ignated an “EMERGENCY FIRE LANE” and NO public parking shall be allowed.

SECTION 3: The only parking allowed on the streets desig- nated in Section 1 shall be for School Buses and the handicapped designated area.

SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2011.

(Winnebago Public Schools is also asking that all students either dropped off or picked up by parents, PLEASE do so at the South Circle Drive entrance. Effective Immediately) Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 22, 2011 — Page 7 WHS Basketball

The Winnebago High School boys basketball team has been hard at it this season. On this night the Indians took visiting Winside to the test, winning the contest 65-63. Left to right: Junior Trey Blackhawk puts the drive on the Bobcats; while Arnold “Droopy” Cloudeagle throws the tough “D” on.

The Indian’s only Senior Jaxon Bearskin drives to the hoop against the Bobcats; while the Winnebago Cheerleaders get their Chomp chomp on.

The Winnebago Junior High boys have been lighting up their opponents; here they are in action against the Macy Chiefs: clockwise; 7th grader #2 Aspen LaPointe sends the hard pass upcourt, while 8th grader Michael Blackfi sh drives past the Chiefs for an easy 2, and you can’t leave the playmaker #15 Isaiah Medina alone, and here’s the up and coming 7th grade boys lining up to defend the inbounds play. Page 8 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 22, 2011 Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL Janet Bird tude to the audience. -Hiring Procedures: Discussion. Special Meeting – Doreen Miera Brief orientation to the new Tribal Coun- October 1, 2010 Heather Littlethunder cil Members. MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a mo- Kenneth Mallory tion to go into Executive Session at 9:48 Blackhawk Community Center Anitra Warrior ADJOURN: a.m.. Second by Julie Bassette. Conference Room Susan Snyder Chairman Blackhawk adjourned the Motion passed by unanimous consent Wanda Lewis meeting at 10:50 a.m.. (8-0-0). TRIBAL COUNCIL Peggy LaRose IN ATTENDANCE Teisha Snyder Respectfully Submitted, MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a John Blackhawk, Chairman Mary Merrick Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary motion to come out of Executive Session Les Painter Michelle Parker Winnebago Tribal Council at 10:13 a.m.. Second by Julie Bassette. Kenneth Mallory, Vice Chairman Mary Smith Motion passed by unanimous consent Maria Scott Joy Long WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL (8-0-0). Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Melanie Parker Regular Meeting – Janet Bird Don Pilcher October 12, 2010 MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a Lawrence Payer Norma Stealer Blackhawk Community Center motion to direct the Personnel Offi cer Caroline Frenchman David Russell and the Department Head Directors to Darwin Snyder Conference Room Marilyn Lyons draft a No Hire Policy as soon as pos- John White Lou Ann Mallory TRIBAL COUNCIL sible. Second by Sarah Snake. Ramona C. Wolfe Leah Cleveland IN ATTENDANCE Motion passed by unanimous consent

Roxanne Valentino John Blackhawk, Chairman (8-0-0) TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT Elizabeth Smith Carol A. Snow (Brian Chamberlain and Lawrence Payer Julie A. Bassette, Leave Ramona Wolfe Winona Earth excused at 10:15 a.m.) Brian Chamberlain, Leave Janet Bird EMS Program.

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Pro Tem Brian Chamberlain, Vice Chairman -Discussion on a new Employment CALL TO ORDER:Chairman John John Blackhawk called the meeting to Cheryl Painter Position. Blackhawk called the meeting to order order at 9:57 a.m.. Pam Mahkuk at 9:39 a.m.. Amanda Chantiam MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion

OPENING PRAYER: Offered by David Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary to approve the EMS Program request for OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Louis Russell. Pat Madson two (2) new permanent full time EMS C. Houghton, Jr.. Sherry Redhorn Driver Position Descriptions. Second AGENDA: Tribal Council Re-Organi- Sandy Olivares by Darwin Snyder. AGENDA: 2010 Pow Wow Committee. zation. Sarah E. Snake, Treasurer Motion passed by (6-0-0). Tribal Council Offi cers. Gerben Earth Credit Committee. Report Items. B.I.A. Administrative Manager Frank Wanda Lewis -Discussion on one vacancy. -New Committee Guidelines: Draft in White takes the Chair and requests Theresa Zordrager review. nominations for Tribal Council Chair- Julie A. Bassette MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion -Financials: Stayed on budget. man. Lynn Colombe to reappoint Lisa Chamberlain to the Revenue, advertisements and donations Darwin Snyder nominated John Black- Terri Picotte Credit Committee. Second by Sarah was down; affected the budget. hawk for Chairman. Donna Hirsch Snake. (Darwin Snyder in at 10:00 a.m.) Morgan F. Earth Motion passed by unanimous consent No Objection to reschedule the 2010 MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a Pat Medina (6-0-0). Pow Wow Committee fi nal report until motion that nominations cease. Second Keith Chamberlain Tribal Organization Chart. November. by Julie Bassette. Fay Houghton -Discussion on revised Chart. Motion passed by unanimous consent Travis Mallory ADJOURN: (9-0-0). Mick Armell MOTION: Louis Houghton made a mo- John Blackhawk declared Chairman by Claudine Farmer tion to approve the revised Tribal Orga- MOTION: Kenneth Mallory made a mo- Acclamation. Heather Littlethunder nization Chart as presented. Second by tion to adjourn at 10:57 a.m.. Second Administrative Manager White relin- Lawrence Payer Julie Bassette. by Darwin Snyder. quished the Chair to John Blackhawk. Anitra Warrior Motion passed by unanimous consent Motion passed by unanimous consent Chairman Blackhawk requests nomina- Ron Nohr (5-0-0; Travis Mallory out). (5-0-0). tions for Vice Chairman. Avis Rice Day To Day Operations. Sarah Snake nominated Brian Cham- Darwin Snyder -Updates. Respectfully Submitted, berlain for Vice Chairman. Vivian Thundercloud Education Department. Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Louis Houghton nominated Darwin Danelle Smith -Discussion on a revised Employment Winnebago Tribal Council Snyder for Vice Chairman. Pat Greyhair Position.

WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL MOTION: Julie Bassette made a mo- CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion Special Meeting – tion that nominations cease. Second Blackhawk called the meeting to order to approve the Education Director’s re- October 6, 2010 by Lawrence Payer. at 9:06 a.m.. quest for a revised Coordinator Position Blackhawk Community Center Motion passed by unanimous consent Description for the Step Up Program. Conference Room (8-0-0). OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Law- Second by Darwin Snyder. Tribal Council Members vote by secret Motion passed by unanimous consent rence Payer. ballot. (6-0-0). TRIBAL COUNCIL Brian Chamberlain declared Vice Chair- -Winnebago Education Committee: dis- IN ATTENDANCE AGENDA: Regular Monthly Meeting. man. cussion on authorizing the Committee. Julie A. Bassette Chairman Blackhawk requests nomina- Frank White MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- tions for Secretary. MOTION: Sarah Snake made a mo- Cecelia Earth tion to adopt the Agenda as amended. Special Meeting – October 6, tion to authorize the establishment of Lisa Whitewing Second by Darwin Snyder. 2010 the Winnebago Education Committee. John Blackhawk Motion passed by unanimous consent Julie Bassette nominated Louis Hough- Second by Julie Bassette. Ruby Bellanger (8-0-0). ton for Secretary. Motion passed by unanimous consent Patrice Bass (6-0-0). Buffalo Bass OLD BUSINESS: MOTION: Julie Bassette made a mo- (Brian Chamberlain and Lawrence Payer Brian Chamberlain Five Signatures. tion that nominations cease. Second in at 11:00 a.m.) Cynthia LaMere -SCC Building Group Contract; Civil Air by Darwin Snyder. Tribal Court. Prosper Waukon Patrol/Tribal Advertisement. Motion passed by unanimous consent -Leave of Absence Request: Discussion. Richard Walker (8-0-0). Morgan F. Earth MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion Louis Houghton declared Secretary by MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a mo- Janet Bass to ratify the Five Signature approving acclamation. tion to approve the Tribal Court Request John White the SCC Building Group Construction Chairman Blackhawk requests nomina- for an extended Leave of Absence for Carol A. Snow Contract for the WinnaVegas Casino tions for Treasurer. Travis Mallory from his Court position Louis C. Houghton, Jr. Expansion Project. Second by Sarah Brian Chamberlain nominated Sarah duties. Second by Louis Houghton. Leah Hunter Snake. Snake for Treasurer. Motion passed by unanimous consent Gloria Sheridan Motion passed by unanimous consent (8-0-0). Winona Armell (8-0-0). MOTION: Julie Bassette made a mo- Senior Citizens Program. Travis Mallory tion that nominations cease. Second -Complaint: Discussion. Fay Houghton MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion by Darwin Snyder. Scott Aldrich to ratify the Five Signature approving Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a mo- Tom Snowball, Sr. the Civil Air Patrol/Tribal Advertise- (8-0-0). tion to go into Executive Session at Lawrence Payer ment in the Nebraska’s Red Cloud News. Sarah Snake declared Treasurer by ac- 11:06 a.m.. Second by Julie Bassette. Keith Chamberlain Second by Darwin Snyder. clamation. Motion passed by unanimous consent Claudine Farmer VOTE: YES (6) JB, ME, LH, TM, SS, Oath of Offi ce. (8-0-0). Tanya Roberts DS NO (1) BC ABSTAIN (1) LP Administrative Manager White gave the (Julie Bassette excused at 11:59 a.m.) Sarah E. Snake Motion passed. Oath of Offi ce to the newly elected Tribal Karla LaPointe Council Members; Morgan F. Earth, MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a Danelle Smith CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Travis Mallory, Sarah E. Snake and motion to come out of Executive Ses- Terry Medina REPORT: Darwin Snyder. sion at 12:16 p.m.. Second by Darwin Darwin Snyder Tribal Housing Program. Administrative Manager White gave the Snyder. Sharon Chamberlain -Updates on tenant listing, payment Oath of Offi ce to the newly appointed Motion passed by unanimous consent Viola LaPointe history and waiting list. Tribal Council Offi cers; John Black- (7-0-0). Char Richardson 2010 Appropriations. hawk, Brian Chamberlain, Louis C. No action required. Jerome LaPointe, Sr. -DHD Financial Instructions: Discus- Houghton, Jr. and Sarah Snake. Kandyce Grant sion. Newly appointed Tribal Council Mem- MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a mo- Karen Bass No action required. bers and Offi cers expressed their grati- Personnel Issue. tion to accept the Chief Administrative Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 22, 2011 — Page 9 Meeting Minutes

Offi cer Report as presented. Second by Tribal Member Item. Motion passed by unanimous consent six hundred eleven dollars and sixteen Brian Chamberlain. -Avis Rice: Complaint against Council (7-0-0). cents ($5,611.16). Second by Julie Motion passed by unanimous consent Member Bassette; discussion. Bassette. (6-0-0; Lawrence Payer out). MOTION: Travis Mallory made a motion Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a to adopt Resolution #11-04; approve (7-0-0). NEW BUSINESS: motion to go into Executive Session at the Confl ict and Special Child Support (John Blackhawk in at 1:20 p.m.; as- Winnebago Gaming Development Cor- 2:18 p.m.. Second by Travis Mallory. Judge Contract with Dean S. Forney. sumes the Chair) poration. Motion passed by unanimous consent Second by Lawrence Payer. General Counsel Items (con’t.). -Bland & Associates Audit Presentation. (7-0-0). Motion passed by unanimous consent -Follow Up on Various Items. (Louis Houghton out at 2:55 p.m.) (7-0-0). MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a mo- -Liberty National Bank: Discussion on MOTION: Sarah Snake made a motion tion to accept the Bland & Associates MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a mo- a Confl ict Waiver between Liberty and to accept the General Counsel Report as June 2010 Winnebago Gaming Develop- tion to come out of Executive Session at the Winnebago Housing Development presented. Second by Julie Bassette. ment Corporation’s audit as presented. 3:08 p.m.. Second by Lawrence Payer. Commission. Motion passed by unanimous consent Second by Lawrence Payer. Motion passed by unanimous consent (8-0-0). Motion passed by unanimous consent (6-0-0). MOTION: Julie Bassette made a mo- Tribal Council Items. (7-0-0). No Objection to add this item to the tion to approve the Confl ict Waiver for -Avis Rice Letter: Tribal Council Mem- (John Blackhawk out at 12:55 p.m.; General Counsel Meeting Agenda on Fredericks, Peebles and Morgan LLP ber Disciplinary Action; discussion. Brian Chamberlain assumes the Chair) October 13, 2010. to represent both the Liberty National Land Management Report. American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame. Bank and the Winnebago Housing and MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a -Agriculture/Home Site Leases: Dis- -Donation Request: Discussion. Development Commission on a loan motion to go into Executive Session at cussion. transaction. Second by Darwin Snyder. 1:26 p.m.. Second by Lawrence Payer. MOTION:Brian Chamberlain made Motion passed by unanimous consent Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a mo- a motion to respectfully decline the (7-0-0). (8-0-0). tion to adopt Resolution #11-01, ap- American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame -Wind Energy Committee Project: Up- prove the Dan Rhode Agriculture Lease. fi nancial request due to budgetary con- date on the project development issues MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a Second by Lawrence Payer. straints. Second by Lawrence Payer. with the Department of Interior Eco- motion to come out of Executive Ses- Motion passed by unanimous consent Motion passed by unanimous consent nomic Development Offi ce. sion at 2:30 p.m.. Second by Louis (6-0-0). (6-0-0). (John Blackhawk in at 10:22 a.m.; as- Houghton. Tax Commission. sumes the Chair) Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- -FY 2011 Budget: Discussion. -WinnaVegas Casino: Expansion Project (8-0-0). tion to adopt Resolution #11-02; ap- Updates. Chairman Blackhawk convenes a Spe- prove the Charles Raymond IV Home MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a SCC Building Group is the new General cial Session at 2:31 p.m. to take action Site Lease. Second by Darwin Snyder. motion to approve the Tax Commission Contractor for the Hotel Project. on Avis Rice’s Letter. Motion passed by unanimous consent FY 2011 Budget as presented. Second PNC Bank documents being fi nalized (6-0-0). by Lawrence Payer. then will be sent to the NIGC. MOTIION: Brian Chamberlain made a (John Blackhawk in at 1:07 p.m.; as- Motion passed by unanimous consent Closing of the PNC documents tenta- motion to authorize the Tribal Council to sumes the Chair) (6-0-0). tively scheduled for mid November. act as the Investigative Committee pur- -Tribal Trailer Home: Discussion on (Louis Houghton in at 3:12 p.m.) -Sloan, IA Services Agreement: Docu- suant to the Tribal Council Principles of more renovations needed. Environmental Protection Agency. ment still in review. Ethical and Moral Conduct. Second by No Objection for Land Management to -Region 7 ROTC Meeting: Discussion. -JSP Task Force: Draft Bylaws sent to Louis Houghton. move forward with further renovations Task Force for review. Motion passed by unanimous consent and selling the Trailer. MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a -Bank Transition: Accounts and Invest- (8-0-0). motion to authorize travel for Council ments nearly complete from Wells Fargo MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a mo- Member Snyder to attend the Region 7 Bank to Liberty National Bank. MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a tion to accept the Land Management Tribal Operations Committee Meeting in -Enrollment Committee: Update on motion to accept Julie Bassette’s Waiver Report as presented. Second by Law- Lawrence, KS on October 18-22, 2010. committee questions on the status of for a Hearing and Notice Requirements rence Payer. Second by Travis Mallory. pending applicants. set forth under the Tribal Council Prin- Motion passed by unanimous consent Motion passed by unanimous consent -Tribal Court: Draft code being pre- ciples of Ethical and Moral Conduct. (7-0-0). (7-0-0). pared for Juvenile Wellness Court. Second by Lawrence Payer. Regular Meeting – October 12, 2010 -Mental Health Commitments: Con- VOTE: YES (7) BC, ME, LH, TM, LP, Credit Program. ADJOURN: tinuing with meetings between Madison SS, DS NO (0) ABSTAIN (1) JB -Short Term Loan Program Policies: County and Faith Regional Hospital. Motion passed. Discussion on revisions. MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a mo- -Sex Offender Registration: Working Julie Bassette excused at 2:35 p.m. tion to adjourn at 3:24 p.m.. Second by on the Memorandum of Understanding -Discussion on the Investigative Com- MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a Brian Chamberlain. with the State. mittee Findings and Actions. motion to approve the revisions to the Motion passed by unanimous consent -Tribal Code: Continuing with various Credit Short Term Loan Program Poli- (7-0-0). revisions. MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a cies as presented; 1. (F) Restrictions on -Tribal Retirement Plan: Committee motion to state (1) there is no factual Approval of Loans, 2. (S) Unsecured Respectfully Submitted, orientation and fi rst quarterly meeting dispute regarding the circumstances of Loans-Exhibit A Employment With Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary held on September 23rd. the complaint, (2) the allegation does not Payroll Deductions, 3. (V) Life Insurance Winnebago Tribal Council -Tribal Housing: Assisting with collec- meet the standard for gross misconduct Coverage-Exhibit B, 4. New Program- tion matters. under the Tribal Constitution, (3) a vio- Savings Program for Youth; further, WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL -I.H.S. Issues: Meeting to be scheduled lation of the Tribal Council Principles Policies effective October 1, 2010.. Special Meeting – to discuss various issues. of Ethical and Moral Conduct has oc- Second by Lawrence Payer. October 13, 2010 -Land Management: Continuing to work curred, and (4) said violation warrants Motion passed by unanimous consent on fee to trust issues and trust lands on disciplinary action. Second by Louis (7-0-0). Blackhawk Community Center county tax rolls issue. Houghton. Nebraska Loess Hills RC&D. Conference Room -First Americans Insurance Services. Motion passed by unanimous consent -Tribal Representative on the RC&D Filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judg- (7-0-0). Council: Discussion. TRIBAL COUNCIL ment against the Tribe in their bank- IN ATTENDANCE ruptcy case; the Tribe’s answer was fi led MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a MOTION: Louis Houghton made a mo- John Blackhawk, Chairman on September 24th. motion to issue a letter of censure and tion to appoint Anthony Wood as the Danelle Smith Chairman Blackhawk recessed the require Council Member Bassette to Tribal Representative on the Nebraska Brian Chamberlain, Vice Chairman meeting at 12:12 p.m.. obtain a drug/alcohol assessment and Loess Hills RC&D Council. Second by Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Vice Chairman Chamberlain recon- comply with any treatment recommen- Darwin Snyder. Sarah E. Snake, Treasurer vened the meeting at 1:15 p.m.. dations resulting from the assessment; Motion passed by unanimous consent Julie A. Bassette (BC, LH, SS, JB, ME, LH, LP, DS) further, that Council Member Bassette (7-0-0). Morgan F. Earth Little Priest Tribal College. shall submit to periodic drug testing for AMBER Alert Grant. Travis Mallory -Roads Program Billing; demolition of the duration of her term. Second by -Discussion on the Tribal Law Enforce- Lawrence Payer the Green Garage Building; discussion. Travis Mallory. ment K-9. Darwin Snyder Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Julie Bassette made a mo- (7-0-0). MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman tion to amend the motion of August 30, tion to authorize the Contract Special- Brian Chamberlain called the meeting 2010; to add “in the amount of twenty MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a ist to move forward with an Exchange to order at 10:11 a.m.. thousand dollars ($20,000.00)”. Second motion to adjourn the Special Session at Agreement with the Three Affiliated by Travis Mallory. 3:45 p.m.. Second by Louis Houghton. Tribes Law Enforcement Services De- OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Morgan Motion passed by unanimous consent Motion passed by unanimous consent partment on the Tribal K-9. Second by F. Earth. (7-0-0). (7-0-0). Travis Mallory. St. Augustine Indian Mission School. Julie Bassette in at 3:50 p.m.. Motion passed by unanimous consent AGENDA: General Counsel Report. -Resolution Request: Discussion. -Discussion with Council Member Bas- (7-0-0). Darwin Snyder made a motion to adopt sette on the Investigative Committee -Tribal Vehicles Use Agreement: Dis- MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a mo- Resolution #11-05; approve the St. Findings and Actions. cussion. tion to adopt the Agenda as amended. Augustine Grant Proposal. Second by Second by Lawrence Payer. Julie Bassette. ADJOURN: MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a Motion passed by unanimous consent Motion passed by unanimous consent motion to approve the Use Agreement (7-0-0). (7-0-0). MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a between the Tribe and the Wildlife & General Counsel Items. Gaming Commission. motion to adjourn at 3:58 p.m.. Second Parks Program for the Law Enforce- -Tribal Court: Discussion on Court -FY 2011 Budget: Modifi cation Request; by Darwin Snyder. ment Services Program to provide the Contracts. discussion. Motion passed by unanimous consent AMBER Grant vehicles for the Wildlife (8-0-0). & Parks Program use. Second by Brian MOTION: Travis Mallory made a motion MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- Chamberlain. to adopt Resolution #11-03; approve the tion to approve the Gaming Commis- Respectfully Submitted, Motion passed by unanimous consent Public Defender Contract with Lori A. sion’s Modifi cation #1 to their FY 2011 Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary (7-0-0). Ubbinga. Second by Lawrence Payer. Budget; increased by five thousand Winnebago Tribal Council Page 10 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 22, 2011 Around Winnebago Little Priest Tribal College Library Aide

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Opening Date: January 13, 2011 Closing Date: Open until fi lled Position: Teacher Education Instructor Beginning hourly wage: $8.50 per hour Opening Date: January 7, 2011 Position Title: Library Aide Closing Date: Open until fi lled Reports To: Library Director Reports to: Academic Dean Rank and Type: Support Staff, full time, permanent Pay: Competitive Purpose: Position: This is a full-time teaching position. It is ideal for someone who With a collaborative approach, the Library Aide helps to staff the circulation loves to teach and who would like to live in a rural area with a rich cultural tradi- desk during assigned hours, and works some evening hours. The Aide main- tion. The successful candidate will become part of a small community of faculty and staff who are committed to providing a quality education for students seeking tains circulation of library materials including periodicals, books and audiovisual two-year degrees and/or who are going to be transferring to 4-year institutions. materials and equipment. This is a varied clerical and customer service position Duties: Course teaching load is 15 credit hours hours per semester. Courses which follows established procedures. to be taught include a full range of under-division education courses. The need includes reviewing and further developing the education curriculum for Little Tasks: Priest Tribal College. Additional duties include curriculum development, student Strives to meet the objectives of the library and the college as established by advisement, offi ce hours, and serving on college committees. the Library Director and others. Qualifi cations: Master’s degree in Elementary Education, Curriculum and Utilizes electronic databases for circulation of library materials, following es- Instruction or a related area. Experience with on-line learning is preferred. Al- tablished policies and procedures. ternatively: Master’s Degree plus 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Maintains confi dentiality of library records. Teaching experience and experience with diverse communities is a plus. Catalogs, processes, and fi les government documents. TO APPLY: Interested persons should submit a cover letter, transcripts, three Assists to maintain security of library materials including print, audiovisual written letters of recommendation, and current resume or application to: Little and electronic resources. Priest Tribal College, Personnel, P.O. Box 270, Winnebago, NE, 68071. Attends all college training sessions, staff meetings, and functions on or off campus when requested. Helps to maintain a clean and attractive library environment. WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Works at the circulation desk according to the assigned schedule, following routine procedures. Learns some of the basic functions of other library positions so in times of low NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES AND staffi ng other positions’ tasks will continue to be done. ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS Trains library users to use the electronic catalog. Greets patrons and answers the telephone as needed, routing calls and mes- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS REPREDENTATIVES WILL BE AVAILABLE EVERY sages, and answering questions using good customer service skills. WEDNESDAY FROM 9:30 AM TO 1 PM IN THE Assists to provide library services during late evening library hours as assigned. BLACKHAWK CENTER LOBBY BY THE POST OFFICE Performs other related tasks essential to this function, as assigned.

Qualifi cations: **STOP BY OR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO DISCUSS** Position requires ability to: work easily with computers and associated technol- **GROUP HEALTH BENEFITS** ogy; must work well with the public; complete tasks; pay attention to accuracy and **DENTAL PROGRAM** detail; work with interruptions; maintain confi dentiality; maintain effective work- **VISION PORGRAM** ing relationships with fellow employees, other agencies, the public, and vendors; prepare reports; supervise assistants and volunteers; communicate clearly and **LONG TERM DISABILITY** effectively verbally and in writing. The above knowledge, skills and abilities are **CANCER INSURANCE** usually acquired through a combination of education and/or experience equivalent **ACCIDENT INSURANCE** to a Bachelor’s Degree and one year of experience working in a public library, and **HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE** a strong interest in reading. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must be insurable by insurance company. Submit letter of application with resume, **SHORT TERM MEDICAL INSURANCE** transcript(s), and three references, to Little Priest Tribal College, Attn: Personnel, **FREE EMPLOYEE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE** PO Box 270, Winnebago, NE 68071. **INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE** **DISCOUNTED GROUP AUTO AND HOME INSURANCE** Little Priest Tribal College ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS OF JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Opening Date: January 7, 2011 THERE IS A NEW GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Closing Date: Open Until Filled ON EVERY ENROLLED MEMBER OF THE TRIBE Position Title: Title III Disability Services Counselor NEW BENEFICIARY FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT Reports to: Director of Student Services NEW FORMS AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE Status: Full-time, Title III Grant Employee/Regular OR AT THE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT OFFICE Qualifi cations: FOR INFORMATION AT ANY TIME OR FOR A SPECIAL APPOINTMENT CONTACT: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Disability Services or related fi eld. Must be licensed to practice counseling in the state of Nebraska (LMPH). Must be willing David Suhr Richard Lipprand to learn/participate in Winnebago Language and Culture. A minimum of three American National Insurance OCI Insurance Services years of previous experience required. Must also be a team player that imple- 3713 E. Gordon Dr. 17445 Arbor Street, Suite 310 ments the philosophy and goals of LPTC, and oversees the day-to-day operations Sioux City, Iowa 51106 Omaha, NE 68130 of the program. Ph. 712-234-1000 Ph. 402-330-8700 Fax 712-234-0900 Fax 402-330-8706 Tasks: Watts: 1-800-383-2046 Watts: 1-866-320-8700 Coordinates and provides services to students with physical and/or learning Email: Email: disabilities and makes referrals to appropriate LPTC and community resources. [email protected] [email protected] Provide individual and group personal/career counseling opportunities to all current and prospective LPTC students. Serve as an advisor for new students and students with disabilities. Maintain confi dential fi les regarding student’s disabilities. WHS SPORTS SCHEDULE Work with faculty to understand and provide reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Indians Basketball Provides individual, confi dential counseling to students facing personal dif- January 25 Bancroft-Rosalie Home 8:00 PM fi culties January 31 L&C Tourney Away 6:00 PM Provide psychological assessment to individuals and assist with active referrals February 8 Wakefi eld Home 8:00 PM to appropriate professional services on and off campus February 10 Boys Town Away 8:00 PM Provide substance education and assessment to students February 18 Allen Home 6:15 PM Coordinate with Director of Student Services and Title III Coordinator to ensure February 21 Sub Districts TBA that tutoring services are meeting the needs of referred students. Lady Indians Basketball Assist in the development of academic support programs that address the char- January 25 Bancroft-Rosalie Home 6:15 PM acteristics and experiences of physically and learning disabled students. January 29 L&C Tourney Away 6:00 PM Provide support for faculty and staff in handling diffi cult situations with students February 8 Wakefi eld Home 6:15 PM Coordinate with the Winnebago Public School to identify potential LPTC students February 10 Boys Town Away 6:15 PM and aid in the transition into a post-secondary environment. February 14 Sub Districts TBA Perform other tasks essential to this position as assigned. Indians Junior High January 22 B-R Tournament Away 9:00 AM TO APPLY: Lady Indians Junior High Interested persons should submit a cover letter, transcripts, three written let- January 22 B-R Tournament Away 9:00 AM ters of recommendation, and current resume or application to: Little Priest Tribal College, Personnel, P.O. Box 270, Winnebago, NE, 68071. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 22, 2011 — Page 11 Community Notices 2011 Winnebago Pow Wow Committee

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