PRESORTED Sota Per Copy STANDARD Inside this Edition – U.S. POSTAGE Veteran Service Officer reports to akicita PAID WILMOT, SD SWO Dakota Studies team travels to Albuquerque, New Mexico for Indigenous Language PERMIT NO. 1 workshop Postmaster: Change service requested TZTS launches STEM program to help students prepare for math, science, engineering Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 ¢ careers Contents – Time-Dated News/Do Not Delay ESDS FACE team brings awards home from national meeting Mailed at Wilmot, SD Tuesday, March 20, 2012 75 Sota Iya Ye Yapi distributed Tuesday mornings Publication of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968

Vol. 43 March - Ista Wicayazan Wi - “Moon of Snow Blind Eyes” - Anpetug de Iyamni, March 21, 2012 No. 12 From TZTS Superintendent Ted Hamilton –

Five Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Dakota Studies is a program funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Greetings: school districts, in partnership with the South Dakota teachers from the Lake Traverse Reservation participated to develop a comprehensive training program for One of the challenges we face today is the growing State University, were awarded a SETI 2 (STEM in a five-da Indigenous Language workshop in tribal administrators, teachers, and leaders involved in lack of students choosing to graduate from college Enhancement Teacher Institute) grant that has a goal Albuquerque, New Mexico last week. Topics included programs that affect children ages 0 to 8. with science teaching degrees. In his 2012 State of the of working with middle school and high school math language immersion, book printing (including personal These are the educators who attended: State address Governor Daugaard made the following and science teachers. The grant will introduce faculty story books) and digital storytelling. Danny Seaboy ESDS. comment: to new and exciting ways to teach science, math and The training was sponsored by the Consortium Olivia Eastman SWC. “In the 2009-10 school year, engineering concepts during an intense of Indigenous Language Organizations (CILO) and Fena RedWing ESDS. our state universities graduated 176 summer immersion program. Teachers , Language Immersion for Native Children Program Jessica Redday ESDS. new elementary school teachers. They will be supported throughout the school (LINC). Ron Holy Bull ESDS. graduated 24 math teachers. They year with on-line and personal visits from LINC is the flagship program of the Indigenous Danny Seaboy commented about how important it graduated 13 biology teachers. They SDSU faculty. Language Institute, Advocates for Indigenous California is to go beyond the basics of the Dakotah Language so graduated 2 - that’s right, 2 - chemistry Our goal of increasing the quality of Language Survival, American Indian Language that the Oyate learn to fully converse. teachers.” science and math instruction is pointed to get students Development Institute, and Oklahoma Native Language He said that even with other teachers there often The Governor failed to mention an even more excited about attending TZ and getting their hands into Association, which, together, formed the Consortium comes a point in the conversation where they are forced disturbing fact. The last time a student graduated from science activities that focus them on STEM (Science, of Indigenous Language Organizations (CILO). LINC back into English. a South Dakota State University with a degree in Physics Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. Please was 2007. Students who wish to pursue a degree in encourage your students to consider a STEM field as a engineering must have a background in physics. career goal. Tiospa Zina is embarking on a project to address Ted Hamilton, Superintendent. this issue. This past week TZ, Takini and the Bison

The BIE FACE (Family and Child Education) Body, Mind, and Spirit, and each day began early with a National Professional Development was held March 6-8 Rise and Shine Activity. in Portland, Oregon. All 44 FACE programs from across The Enemy Swim Day School FACE team - Bernie the nation attended this annual event with the purpose Kohl and Patsey Seaboy, home-based Parent Educators; of strengthening the skills of staff members, sharing Brenda Butler and Nita Rae Jones, center-based Early program knowledge and effective strategies among Childhood; and Teresa Shoemaker, center-based Adult FACE programs, and to celebrate the successes of FACE Education/Coordinator, brought home three awards. For programs. The theme this year was Let’s Move! In FACE: the eighth consecutive year, the Enemy Swim program

Here are the SWO Dakota Studies teachers pictured arriving at the Sioux Falls airport after attending a five-day Indigenous Language workshop in Albuquerque, New Mexico. received the “Well Implemented Program” certificate. The third, and most significant award, was This certificate recognizes that the program is meeting Honorable Mention for Outstanding Program. Each the 93 Program Implementation Standards to provide year one program is chosen to receive the Outstanding quality services to families. Program of the Year award (Enemy Swim received The second award was in the Biggest Winner this award in 2007). This year for the first time three Challenge poster display contest. Each program was additional programs received Honorable Mention for From left, with award: Bernie, Brenda, Nita Rae, Patsey and Teresa with FACE National asked to prepare a table top poster display showing the Outstanding Program award. Enemy Swim and two Coordinator Debbie Lente-Jojola. how their program is helping families make healthy other programs received Honorable Mention because life changes in body, mind and spirit. The posters were they are high functioning, well-implemented programs, judged and Enemy Swim was one of the top five winners and because they worked through the accreditation and received a $100 gift card to purchase additional process and successfully achieved NAEYC (National athletic supplies for the program. The Enemy Swim Association for the Education of Young Children) display caught the judges’ attention as it was designed to Accreditation this year. The Enemy Swim Day School look like three layered buffalo hides, hung from a stick, FACE program has been serving families on the Lake with one layer each to display healthy activities from Traverse Reservation since the fall of 2001. Thirty-six Adult Education, Early Childhood, and Home-based. families are currently enrolled.

*MARCH IS WOMENS VETERANS HISTORY estimates women veterans will constitute 10 percent MONTH: The South Dakota Department of Veterans of the veteran population. The VA recently launched Affairs joins the Nation in observing Women’s History a “Stories of Service” video series depicting the role of Month in March by honoring women veterans for their women in the military, available at www.womenshealth. significant historical contributions and encouraging va.gov. In these three-to-five-minute video vignettes, them to take advantage of the benefits they’ve women veterans spanning various eras and service earned. Women serve in every branch of the military, branches talk about their experiences in the military. representing 15 percent of today’s active duty military For answers to frequently asked questions, visit http:// and nearly 18 percent of National Guard and Reserve The ESDS FACE team at the national conference, from left: Patsey, Brenda, Teresa, Nita Rae, forces nationwide. They serve as gunners, police, pilots, Report to Akicita and Bernie. truck drivers and fuel suppliers. By 2020, the VA Continued on Page 4 Page 2 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012

Here is the link to the SWO Tribe’s official website: Sota guest editorial – http://www.swo-nsn.gov/Home.aspx The link is also available on the Sota website. Check it out! We’re each carrying our own special concoction of internal Toxins gathering across town to discuss implementing the right to water. We are calling on the UN to stop kowtowing By Denis Thoet to industry and to start a process that looks at the real options for providing water for the thirsty—from the use of (Published on Friday, March 16, 2012 by Maine Morning development money to the institution of a small charge on financial transactions. The global water justice movement Sentinel.) is calling on the UN to hold the next global meeting on water in the fall of 2014. Dinosaurs: small brains, big bodies. Extinct. The time is now for the UN and governments around their world to fulfill their duty and not to delegate it to Humans: Large brains, small bodies. Not extinct. Not yet, corporations. anyway. ***** Our large brains, however, have created a world bathed in At the World Water Forum, “the failure to address the real problems was Kafkaesque.” chemicals, engineered foods, plastic environments with poisons Brent Patterson: The corporate World Water Forum is dead that surround us and invade all parts of the natural world -- and [...] The challenges that remain are very real. The Ministerial Declaration of this World Water Forum purposely our own bodies. failed to affirm the United Nations recognized right to water and sanitation. This is a declaration that will be used to We are bringing in those poisons through our mouths (food weaken other international statements on water and sanitation. It is also very clear that this first World Water Forum and contaminated liquids), our noses (“fragrances” and polluted since the historic UN General Assembly vote on July 28, 2010 is trying to rewrite history, it is trying to erase the air) and our skin (cosmetics, scented shampoos and moisturizers). historical fact of the resolution that recognized these fundamental human rights. It took a meteor strike 65 million years ago to wipe out the While the World Water Forum may be dead, like a zombie, it doesn’t seem to understand that just yet. dinosaurs, after they had a pretty successful run for about 250 The World Water Council has already publicly stated that the next World Water Forum will take place in Daegu million years. Humans, on the other hand, have been around for Gyeongbuk, South Korea (’winning’ out over Glasgow, Scotland). only 4 million to 5 million years, and our meager evolutionary But the water justice movement is actively discussing the idea of democratic, accountable, transparent, non- run is now meeting a big obstacle: We are not able to metabolize Maine Today Media. corporate, and people- and nature-centred international forum on the implementation of the right to water and the last 100-plus years of petroleum-based chemical pollution of sanitation to be held by late-2014, several months before the planned corporate gathering in South Korea. the earth and of ourselves: And so while there are still challenges, two key facts remain. 1) The United Nations General Assembly has * Nitrates, chemical fertilizers and herbicides used in industrial farming overflow into our waterways and oceans. recognized the right to water and sanitation. 2) The United Nations Human Rights Council has affirmed that these * Oil-based chemicals saturate our food, the containers that hold that food, our furniture and carpeting, our rights are contained in existing human rights treaties and are therefore legally binding and equal to all other human cleaning agents, our “lawn care” products, our kids’ toys, our cooking utensils and pans. rights. Given that the corporate forum refuses to acknowledge this reality, it’s even more clear, as really was always * Manufacturing, particularly paper making, pours millions of toxics into the air and water yearly. the case, that they are the ones out of step, and that the Alternative World Water Forum is the true and legitimate * Unused medicines get dumped into our waterways and reappear in our drinking water. water forum! Dinosaurs didn’t have the luxury of observing their demise. We do. ***** We are participating in it with every purchase of plastic-coated junk, every bite of industrially produced “food,” Maude Barlow: “We are the movement whose time has come.” every application of lawn products that poison the ground, the insects and the birds that feed on the insects -- and ourselves. No one is forcing us to buy this stuff. I’m not overstating our situation. Read “What’s Gotten into Us? Staying Healthy in a Toxic World,” by McKay Jenkins (2011). Shortly into the book, Jenkins writes about a 2006 study of 13 Maine people and the toxins in their bodies. The study tested for a handful of toxic chemicals: phthalates (softening plasticizers added to baby toys, shower curtains, drinking water bottles); flame retardants (applied to electronic devices, furniture, draperies, carpeting); perfluorinated chemicals (called Teflon, and used to coat cookware and in food packaging for things such as microwave popcorn), and bisphenol A (a hardening plastic additive in baby bottles and the lining of canned food). It also tested for dangerous metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic. All of the participants had lived in relatively rural environments all their lives. Some were high profile, such as Russell Libby, executive director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), former state Sen. Dana Dow, and Hannah Pingree, then-majority leader of the Maine House of Representatives. It was a pleasant unexpected surprise to run into week challenge. Surprisingly, Libby was at the top of the list. Of the 71 chemicals tested for, he had 41 in his body. Despite his kodas from the Lake Traverse Reservation waiting for You don’t have to be on the winning teams to come rural and organic lifestyle, he had the highest number of flame retardants. the same flight out of Dallas-Fort Worth this past and enjoy the day and be eligible for prize drawings. Dana Dow, a furniture dealer who applied flame retardants to the furniture he sold, had the highest levels of weekend! I was headed home after spending time in west They Health and Fitness staff want to congratulate perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) and Teflon compounds. And Pingree, of North Haven Island, had high levels of Texas helping settle my parents’ estate. And they were and thank everyone for making an effort to make good mercury in her body. waiting to board the same flight back to South Dakota health and wellness choices. Another surprise was the results of tests on a mother and daughter, Violet and Laura Lee Raymond. Laura Lee, after attending an Indigenous Language workshop in ***** then 28, was confident she would have a much lower rate of toxins than her mother. She was raised in Fort Kent -- Albuquerque. Please read Superintendent Ted Hamilton’s article about as rural as you can get in Maine. We had a good visit, including Dakota-ia greetings. on the new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering “Laura Lee Raymond had higher levels of toxins than her 51-year-old mother,” Jenkins wrote. “She had high Read about what they learned in a news article and Math) grant that will help TZ faculty better teach levels of mercury and arsenic.” Arsenic does occur naturally in parts of the groundwater in Maine, and Raymond elsewhere in this issue. We are sure that this experience students to someday work in these career paths! thought possibly the mercury in her body came from her liking for sushi. will help strengthen what they are already doing to help ***** She is both puzzled, and angry, about the results, however, since she has always followed a healthy lifestyle. save and restore Dakota Language and Culture to the Congratulations to the Enemy Swim Day School “You kind of go through these phases. You’re in denial, then you get freaked out. Then you go through Oyate. FACE team for bringing home (more) awards from a a hypervigilant phase,” Raymond said. “I got rid of my microwave, got rid of my nonstick pans. I was really ***** recent national FACE meeting! hypersensitive about what was going into my body.” And she was surprised by people’s reactions. There will be an all-day Meth and Suicide This is becoming an “ordinary” occurrence, but that “People come up to me and say, ‘Oh my God! I read about you! You’re toxic!’” Awareness Day held at the SWC omniciye tipi means extraordinary service is being given to the children Her reaction: “If I’m toxic, you’re toxic, too!” Wednesday, March 21st. and families of the Oyate who benefit from the program! That’s the key to all of this. We are all toxic, regardless of whether we get tested. Please read the notice provided by Crystal Owen, ***** Since I was born in 1944, I could probably add toxins such as Strontium-90 from the above-ground nuclear Meth Prevention Coordinator, and come if possible. Help Notice to readers: testing that went on until 1962, or the pesticide DDT, which didn’t get banned until the ‘70s. be part of the solutions for troubles in our community. Here is the link to the SWO Tribe’s official website: And these toxins that we all have are not going away. Not until we stop producing them, and even then we’re ***** http://www.swo-nsn.gov/Home.aspx stuck with what we’ve got. The SWO Health and Fitness Center is holding a The link is also available on the Sota website. ***** Celebration Day for everyone who took part in the ten- Check it out! Denis Thoet owns and manages Long Meadow Farm in West Gardiner, Maine. Sota guest editorial – Sota Iya Ye Yapi Water Justice: ‘We Are the Movement Official newspaper of the Whose Time Has Come’ Sisseton and Wahpeton Oyate Corporate World Water Forum “refuses to acknowledge” recognized Of the Lake Traverse Reservation right to water and sanitation Since 1968 By Common Dreams staff (Published on Friday, March 16, 2012 by Common Dreams.) Sota Iya Ye Yapi Staff and e-mail communications may be submitted to At the Alternative World Water Forum, the Forum Alternatif Mondial de l’Eau (FAME) in French, water C.D. Floro...... 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By Vine T. Marks 1886 he ehan tuweweked Dakota iap unspewicakiyap wacinpi seececa. Wicasta wan John P. Williamson eceyapi he wasicun tka Dakota wicoti hed icage ka heun Dakota ia wayupike. Okini oman wasicupi isa Dakod iapi cinpi naceca. Henan ito ded owawakte, ka niza dawap kinhan okini Dakod ia unispepte.

IAPI OAYE, February 4, 1886 Peta Kagapi (Making a fire)

1. Cins, inanji wo.------Son, get up. 2. Cins, ceti wo.------Son , make a fire. 3 Wanna anpa do.------It is daylight now. 4 Cins, inahni wo.------Son, be in a hurry. 5 Ate, cankaidepi wacin------Father, I want a match 6 Cins, yuidepi wanica do------Son, there are no matches 7 Petaga yukan naceca, wanyanka.------See if there are not some coals 8 Hiya, petaga wanica------No. there are no coals 9 Nicinye ti ekta peta ocin ya yo------Go to your brothers and beg some fire 10 Ate, peta oge awahdi------Father, I have brought some fire 11 Tuka, can owasin spaya------But the wood is all wet 12 Hinhan magaju------It rained last night 13 Can puza oge icu------Gat some of the dry wood. 14 He icadan ide kta------That will some burn. just now am starting to walk again, ****** I was numb from the neck down Sylvia-Sibby IAPI OAYE-November, 1925 for awhile and I’m getting better A daughter of the open prairie leaving us a path that we each SANTEE WAYAWA OMNICIYAPI ITANCANPI every day, but I know if you ask my a sister to the hidden coulee, will follow. The Santee Alumni Association officers elected at Ptaya Owahdake , Goodwill, S.D., brother Dayton Seaboy he would a loving child of mother earth Be at peace and look inward September 3, 1925. Ataya Itancanpi,--General Officers. tell you I’ve been numb from the who’s time has arrived to be set the love Silvia left us is there, neck up for quite some time LOL. free. she will live in our hearts Mrs. Victoria Simmons, President, Joseph S. Blanket, Fort. Thompson, S.D. So if you would like to share Tears of sorrow are the heaviest and in the memories that we Greenwood, S.D. Howard Frazier, Fort Lookout, S.D. (this anything my E-mail address is liquid emotion that falls like share. Mrs. Sybil LaBatt, Secretary, Peever, S.D. site was actually about 2 miles straight north of [email protected] and my rain, Time is only a life map Rev. Amos Oneroad, Treasure, Sisseton, present day St. Josephs School in Chamberlain,SD. number here in the hospital is 701- The Lord has called out to Sibby because each of us travel that S.D. About 11/2 miles N. of the Chamberlain 451-6677 rm 205. and He has taken away her pain. way, Recreation area on the west side of the river, I will even put any District Tears and memories will always allow loss to be washed in Oyanke itokehi en Itancanpi kin---Local located in the Taken Area, so is under water news you would like to share, and linger comfort vice presidents today.) council news also, a lump in the throat makes it for we will all meet again one Mrs. Anna Jones, Santee, Nebr. Dennis Gilbert, Brave, S.D. So I hope to hear from you and hard to swallow, day. Sophia Antelope, Ravinia, S.D. Paul Blackbear, Allen, S.D. Im looking forward to doing this, another step in life has been -- Elden Hayes Gilbert St. Pierre, Greenwood, S.D. Rose Goodeagle, Dixon, S.D. Res. Ramblings is what my Dad taken Mrs. Julia Cougar, Avon, S.D. Solomon Redfox, Tokio, N.D. called his weekly news letter long John Allen, Flandreau, S.D. Tom Buckles, Brockton, Mont. ago, so may God continue to bless The Time That’s Past Moses Merow, Peever, S.D. Rev. Arthur Tibbits, Cannonball, N.D. everyone of you and yours. Anderson Crawford, Sisseton, S.D. Mrs. Susan Rine, Oswego, Mont. Mitakuye Owasin Chaske’s Son My brother in the struggle was played David Redthunder, Browns Valley, Minn. Chester Arthur , Poplar, Mont. Howard (jody) Owen. passing by and incidence with friends that Chas. Jackson, Granite Falls, Minn. Charles Brooks, Pine Ridge, S.D. a faint reminder of our younger we shared, Sam King, Eden, S.D. Rev. Edward Goodbird, Elbowoods, N.D. Response days, we spoke a little about the Frank Harris, Sisseton, S.D. James Baker, Sig, N.D. there are not many of our economy Mrs. Adel Young, Ft. Totten, N.D. Daniel Blacktail, Wolf Point, Mont. to Chuck friends still here empty pockets won’t let us go Amos Goodbird, Clair City, S.D. Mrs. Mary DeMarrias, Chelsea, Mont. having passed on in many there. Lily Bigby, Savoy, Mont. Helen Walksslow, Brookside, Mont. Trimble’s different ways. We bragged about the Mrs. Alma Blueeyes, Cherry Creek, S.D. “Keeping We shook hands like we used grandchildren Oscar Halfred, Cherry Creek, S.D. De nanna wabdawa owakihi, eced ista to do complained about the way that Ben Brave, Sr., Dupree, S.D. hmi amaya, toku owas numnum wabdake. Victimhood in sometimes there are things that we feel, Mrs. Olive Claymore, La Plant, S.D. Awanicidakapo. stay the same, in the end we hugged each other James Chasinghawk, McLaughlin, S.D. Hau Mitakuyapi, Vine T. Marks, Sr. Perspective” he grew pleased at the suggested it’s hard to find a friendship Alfred Saul, Grosse, S.D. By Gabrielle Tateyuskanskan Indian Country Today – coffee that’s real. March 11, 2012 – I was very and we looked back at the way As we again go our seperate disappointed to read Chuck we came. ways If you have information regarding meetings and Except for holidays copy to be considered for Trimble’s mean-spirited, divisive I had met him at the children’s other events, please contact the web mailbox to have it publication – news, advertising, editorial opinion letters, commentary “Keeping Victimhood home we realize that time flies by so posted for others to read. etc. – is to be submitted to: Sota, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, in Perspective.” I have never met Mr. where each of us stayed for fast, ***** SD 57279 by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. FAX and e-mail Trimble, so I will introduce myself. many years, neither of us wanted to say Words to consider (or, perhaps not!): submissions will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Friday I live in the rural community of we spoke of the nightmarish goodbye The girl with a future avoids a man with a past. (with the exception of letters to the editor/open letters to Enemy Swim on the Lake Traverse existence because we know our time will Evan Esar (1899 - 1995) the Oyate, or “opinion” letters, which must be received Reservation. I am a Dakota author, and how you could never fake soon be past. Liberty without learning is always in peril; learning by 10:00 a.m. Thursday). member of the Oak Lake Writers, the tears. without liberty is always in vain. John F. Kennedy (1917 If you are writing an opinion letter, please note a member of the South Dakota We remembered the sports we -- Elden Hayes - 1963) that it must be signed and the author’s name will appear Humanities Indian Task Force and Life is like playing a violin in public and learning in print. Letters must not contain libel and must be I am the Gaby you mention in your follow. I am a published author, memories as an 84-year-old as I am the instrument as one goes on. Samuel Butler (1835 - brief, ideally 500 words or less. Letters may be edited article. My family has experienced my sister is a lawyer, my brother entitled to mine. It is a Dakota value 1902) for content. Omissions will be identified with periods . injustice as Dakota people. As a is a licensed psychiatrist and to honor each other with civility as To succeed in the world it is not enough to be . . editor’s explanations will be provided in [brackets]. family we have not whined about my youngest brother works as a relatives and especially elders as they stupid, you must also be well-mannered. Voltaire (1694 Readers who want access to unedited versions will need victimhood as you imply in your surgery technician at a hospital have reached a status in life where - 1778) to contact the authors. commentary but have worked trauma center. I tried to emulate they can say what they want. If we We are the people our parents warned us about. Earlier receipt of copy is always appreciated. So, hard to confront injustice and the protective strength of Dakota do change our traditional kinship Jimmy Buffett if you are aware of a date or message that needs to be help our communities improve motherhood as I raised my children. practices we are endanger of no Only two things are infinite, the universe and publicized or advertised, please let us know about it in with compassion as Kunsi, my My eldest son is a captain in the longer being Dakota. human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former. advance of the weekly deadline. grandmother, modeled. Marine Corps and my daughter is Not everyone has been Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) The preferred way to submit typed articles and ads, It was my mother who was a senior at Wellesley College. It is fortunate to escape the damage The trouble with normal is it always gets worse. art and photos, is by e-mail. brutalized as a 6-year-old and she this tenacious spirit that was also caused by racism or to have the Bruce Cockburn The editor can be reached at the following e-mail will never forget it. In spite of many instilled in us by Kunsi that helped means to fight against these ***** address: of my mother’s negative boarding us to achieve. I am deeply grateful injustices. Blaming victims or The Sota is always looking for news of the Oyate. [email protected] school experiences she continued her to her for her ancestral knowledge, denying their story of suffering is If you have information and/or photos of For more information, leave a message on the Sota education attending the University courage and support to help us divisive. Many tribal people have not newsworthy happenings in your family or community, production office voicemail (605) 938-4452, or send a of Minnesota and graduated with strive against great odds. been able to receive protection, good please consider sharing with your Sota staff. fax to the 24-hour dedicated line (605) 938-4676. distinction. She went on to attend As a writer I have respect guidance or opportunities to fight For submission deadlines and other information, see -- CDF Harvard University and obtained for other writers, their views and against injustice and harms. The below: a graduate degree and a Certificate opinions. The written word is one statistics demonstrate there are many of Advanced Study. As a retired method we can use to educate the social ills in tribal communities. If news, anything of interest. professional in the field of education larger society. Dialogue is how we we focus on the most vulnerable, The reason I would like to do her training and experience have challenge one another to think the children, maybe we can create this is in honor of my Father Hiram given her insight into the reasons clearly and to make society better. I positive change. C. Owen, he passed away in 1988, why education institutions have find your conjecture of the fabricated I will repeat my final statement and his Birthday was on march 11th. failed to adequately educate tribal disrespectful conversation between here that I made that night at He would of been 92 this year. people and changes that should my aunt, Maxine Good Thunder the reading of Beloved Child. stories or birthdays, events, anything I think about him often and he be implemented. In 2004 she was Eidsvig and me objectionable. I do The survival of the Dakota Oyate Res Ramblings will always be with me. not always agree with my aunt, she depends on the protection of our By Chaske’s Son you would like to share with the recognized by the South Dakota Hall I have been in the hospital since is among those who in her opinion most precious resource, sacred Howard “Jody” Owen people of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Of Fame for her achievements in the February 28th here in Fargo, and not were privileged and feel they did beloved children. In the 21st Hi, my people, I wanted to oyate. field of education. to sure when I’ll be out. The docs. not suffer from racial harm. I have century as a world community if start a weekly column for the sota, If you have any type of news, My siblings and I have tell me 4 to 6 weeks. never treated her in a disrespectful called Res. ramblings by Chaske’s shout outs to people in the military, followed the strength of my I had a cyst on my spinal cord manner in regard to her perspective. son or people in the hospital, or friends mother’s hard working example Response . and have been laid up since, I’m She is entitled to her opinions and I would like to find different that live off the reservation. sports and these were difficult steps to Continued on Page 4 Page 4 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012 receiving any bills from the VA Report to Akicita surface coal mining operations, to Interior’s Office of Natural please bring them to my office. If Continued from Page 1 while maintaining the agency’s Resources Revenue (ONRR), which you don’t have transportation either independence. We remain committed collects and disburses revenues mail them to me at the Tribal Office www.womenshealth.va.gov/ to making government work better from energy production on federal or call me and I can stop by and pick WOMENSHEALTH/faqs.asp “Let to further strengthen our regulatory, and American Indian lands and them up. the generations know that women reclamation and stewardship the Outer Continental Shelf. These *TRIBAL OUTREACH: in uniform also guaranteed their responsibilities, and we will do this and similar functions represent a Jeanne Hovland, Senator Thune’s freedom. That our resolve was just by building on the strengths of both significant portion of OSM’s current Washington, DC – March consolidation. assistant will be doing Outreach as great as the brave men who stood OSM and BLM to get the most out workload and are well suited to the 16, 2012 – The Department of the The initial publication in the at the Tribal Elderly building on among us. ... That the tears fell just of our limited resources.” core mission of ONRR. Interior today announced that there Federal Register, on February 23, 4/10/2012. Her schedule time to as hard for those we left behind us.” “It is neither necessary nor OSM will maintain is a 15-day extension to the public 2012, opened a 45-day comment meet with the Veterans is from -- † these words are carved into the cost-effective for OSM, one of the responsibility for managing the comment period on the Cobell Land period on the draft Cobell Land 10:30-11:30 am; please stop by ceiling of the Women’s Memorial.*† smallest bureaus in the Department, Abandoned Mine Land (AML) fund Consolidation Draft Plan. The public Consolidation Plan. The plan seeks and share any concerns that you *Women Veterans: Please call to replicate administrative services and verifying that funds distributed comment period will now end on to remedy the proliferation of may have with her. our office to ensure that other, larger bureaus can through the AML program are April 3, 2012. thousands of new trust accounts Commanders mark we have your name more efficiently provide,” said expended properly under the Surface The Cobell Land Consolidation caused by the increasing subdivision your schedule so on our roster. We OSM Director Pizarchik. “These Mining Control and Reclamation Program will not be implemented or “fractionation” of trust and you can come and will be having a recommendations spell good Act, according to the report. until all court approvals are final; restricted fee land interests represent. Women Veteran’s government, and they will ensure Decisions affecting the AML however, Interior has prepared the through succeeding generations. *We also have Day open house in OSM’s independence under the program also will remain in OSM, draft plan to continue the tribal The draft consolidation plan Harold Lindsay, Fargo on May 11th, 2012 from 3:00 - 6:00 Surface Mining Control and including fee policy, development consultation on the development of proposes a voluntary buy-back and VAMC Minority Veterans Service pm. We want to ensure each Women Reclamation Act.” The Act allows of annual audit plans, enforcement the program. consolidation of fractionated trust Worker who will be stopping in our Veteran stops by for a packet of OSM to use, on a reimbursable basis, actions, grant making and post- In accordance with the $3.4 and restricted fee land interests that Tribal Veterans Service Office on useful information about any updates other federal agencies to administer distribution verification of State and billion Cobell Settlement, a $1.9 would occur over a 10-year period Thursday, March 22 @ 10:00 am. for Women Veterans. WE will be the provisions of the legislation as Tribal grant expenditures – although billion land consolidation fund is after the Cobell Settlement becomes You are welcome to stop by and having coffee and chocolate so please well as to assume some functions some increased AML-related to be used to purchase fractionated final. This extension of 15-days will meet him. He will be our contact mark your calendars we are hoping of other bureaus, provided those efficiencies are recommended. interests in trust or restricted fee allow for more time due to numerous person at Fargo VAMC and is also to have this at the Sisseton Library activities relate to OSM’s mission. In addition, OSM will serve as lands from willing sellers to benefit requests from Indian Country. working with us to get our Medal again and is open to all Women “BLM stands ready to provide the Department’s primary provider tribal communities and aid in land of Honor recipients flag displayed Veterans. We will have a flyer out at a variety of support services to of AML physical hazards remediation along with the others at the Medical both Veterans Service Offices. OSM more cost-effectively, thereby design and project management in Center. *VA and the Department freeing up some OSM management order to recognize some increased *Our ALL Veteran meeting of Health and Human Services, time to focus more on their core efficiencies that can be obtained in held on Wednesday, March 14th, Indian Health Service (IHS) held regulatory mission,” said BLM the AML program. 2012 was very well attended. We face-to-face consultations about VA Director Abbey. “Many internal While OSM’s coal-related discussed many issues. If you have reimbursement for services provided stakeholders recognized the potential regulatory responsibilities will not time and are out and about in the by IHS and Tribal health facilities to advantages of consolidating these be mixed with BLM’s coal-leasing community stop by and say hello Eligible American Indian and Alaska redundant administrative functions responsibilities, Secretary Salazar Native Veterans. They met on March and we can share any updates that based on successful shared services also directed Acting Assistant Washington, DC – March anticipates awarding a total of 13-14, 2012 in Washington, DC; we we have with you. arrangements between other bureaus Secretary Burke, Director Pizarchik 15, 2012 – The U.S. Department 178 grants, with approximately will be updating you as we get new *The Veterans Crisis Line is within the Department.” and Director Abbey to undertake a of Labor today announced the $47.5 million designated for adult developments. available at 1-800-273-8255. It’s Under the plan announced longer-term evaluation of whether availability of nearly $60 million programs and $12.4 million for *IRAQ/Afghanistan Veterans: open day and night. If you prefer today, the BLM will provide some of the BLM’s non-coal mining in grants for employment and youth programs. Our welcome home honoring is text messaging, send a message to significant support services to law enforcement responsibilities training services through the Section 166 of the Workforce tentatively scheduled for May 18, 838255. OSM, including: national vehicle might be transferred to OSM, so as Workforce Investment Act’s Investment Act authorizes programs 2012. It’s on a Friday. We are hoping *Again, please pray for our fleet and property management, to avoid either a real or perceived Section 166 – Indian and Native to serve the employment and to have it at DMC. I will keep you Veterans that are ill or fighting some equal employment opportunity conflict of interest between leasing Programs. The purposes of the training needs of Indian and Native abreast of any further developments. sort of battle at this time. We have compliance, ethics training and activity and enforcement. grants are to develop the academic, American adults and youth through Please call and insure your name so many that are having health issues compliance, safety and occupational The report’s recommendations occupational and literacy skills of competitive two-year grant awards is on our roster if you’re a tribal that need our prayers. health functions, non-technical were informed by input from the individuals served, making them to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, member as we do not want to leave *Contact information: employee training and space four employee-led interagency more competitive in the workforce, Alaska Native entities, Indian- anyone off the roster. Thank you. American Legion Post #314 allocation management. In addition, teams from OSM, the BLM and as well as to promote the economic controlled organizations serving *NOTICE: If you request (Woodrow Wilson Keeble Medal of reimbursable agreements for ONRR; extensive public meetings and social development of Indian, Indians and Native Hawaiian an honor guard at any graveside Honor Guard) - Delano Renville, Department-level services should be around the country that engaged Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian organizations. This grant is funerals please contact the VSO Commander Cell: # 268-0354; considered for other administrative tribes, state regulatory officials, communities in accordance with administered in a manner consistent office and I will contact the honor Vietnam Veterans Kit Fox Society - functions, including human industry, interested parties, the their own goals and values. with the principles of the Indian guard for you. We have a process put Dayton Seaboy, Commander Phone: relations operations, acquisition environmental advocacy community, “Tribal communities have Self-Determination and Education in place to ensure an honor guard # 698-3299; Desert Era Veterans and procurement, information and representatives of communities an important role to play in our Assistance Act, 25 U.S.C. 450 will be in attendance for your loved - Danielle DeCoteau, Commander technology and space co-location. affected by coal mining. Appropriate improving economy,” said Secretary et seq., and the government-to- one as they deserve this honor. Call Cell: # 924-1525. To ensure that OSM remains Congressional and executive branch of Labor Hilda L. Solis. “The government relationship between the the office # or my cell. Thank you! Have a great and safe week! an independent agency and that officials also were consulted. programs funded by the grants federal government and Indian tribal *REMEMBER: If anyone is Geri Opsal, TVSO. its Director can discharge his or More information is available announced today will provide vital governments (WIA Section 166(a) her responsibilities effectively at the Office of Surface Mining training for workers and youth (2)). under the Surface Mining Control Reclamation and Enforcement in order to enhance the economic The solicitation for grant and Reclamation Act, certain key and Bureau of Land Management development of these communities.” applications will be published in functions will remain separate, websites. Today’s grant announcement the March 16 edition of the Federal including communications, budget (Editor’s note: Sounds great, reflects the Obama administration’s Register. The solicitation and Washington, DC – The Salazar to evaluate the feasibility and emergency management offices consolidating admin offices, but is commitment to expanding the information on how to apply for a Department of the Interior has of consolidating some functions and operations. reducing oversight functions going availability of employment and grant are available at http://www. announced that the Office of of OSM and the BLM for greater To streamline the Department’s to result in better management for training programs to serve Indian doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm. Surface Mining Reclamation and efficiency. revenue collection and audit Indian country resources? Recall tribes, Alaska Natives and Native Interested parties are Enforcement (OSM) will pursue The senior leadership team – responsibilities, OSM’s ministerial the history of the DOI’s handling Hawaiians. Through these grants, encouraged to review online administrative and program which included Deputy Secretary fee collection, distribution and of Native American accounts and tribal governments, tribal consortia resources made available by the consolidations with the Bureau of David J. Hayes, Acting Assistant audit functions will be transferred resources.) and nonprofit organizations will Labor Department’s Employment Land Management (BLM) that are Secretary for Land and Minerals be able to ensure that programs and Training Administration for expected to generate savings and Management Marcilynn Burke, currently available through the grant applicants – including “Grant efficiencies, while continuing to OSM Director Joseph Pizarchik workforce investment system reach Applications 101,” an interactive, operate as an independent bureau and BLM Director Bob Abbey – individuals in some of the most self-paced tutorial – at http://www. within Interior. The path forward, gathered, and took into account, geographically challenged areas in workforce3one.org/page/grants_ outlined in a report to the Secretary extensive input of employees, the United States. toolkit. made public today, is the result of a members of Congress, states, The Labor Department months-long consolidation initiative tribes, industry, representatives to identify how Interior can most of communities affected by coal Why wait until the last (IRAs) efficiently and cost-effectively deliver production and other interested minute to do your taxes? Get a head - Taxable investments (stocks) services to the American people. parties in developing their report. start this year by organizing your To create your filing system, The OSM Director will “After extensive consultation documents and receipts early. Here’s label each folder with File Folder continue to report to the Secretary with employees and stakeholders a simple three-folder filing system Labels and free file folder templates Washington, DC – Feb. 28, they deserve,” said Vilsack. “And through the Assistant Secretary for and a comprehensive review by our from to get your paperwork in order so you can identify the right folder at 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom that’s why this partnership with Land and Minerals Management, senior leadership, it is clear that and help make this tax season a little a glance. Then, drop your documents Vilsack and the American Legion the American Legion is so critical. and OSM’s coal-related regulatory there are significant efficiencies easier. and receipts inside the appropriate National Commander Fang Wong America’s veterans are leaders functions will remain separate to be gained by consolidating Folder #1 – income folder for quick and easy filing. today signed a Memorandum of across rural America and we want from the BLM’s coal-leasing duplicative administrative functions documents, such as: If you’ve got a lot of paperwork Understanding which will help our to help them pursue their dreams responsibilities. in these bureaus,” said Salazar. - W-2s and 1099s to organize, add more folders and Nation’s veterans and transitioning by prioritizing innovative new Today’s announcement stems “Implementing these actions will - Social Security statements consider color coding your files military service members find approaches, attracting capital and from recommendations made by free up savings and management (1099-SSA) by type using file folder labels in positions that promote forming partnerships a senior leadership team charged time that can be used to strengthen - Dividend statements (1099- assorted colors. For example, use agriculture, animal like this to continue by Secretary of the Interior Ken OSM’s capacity to oversee DIV) and interest statements (1099- green for income-related files, red for and plant health, economic development in INT) expenses and blue for investments. is not honest writing to print an food safety, nutrition, rural communities.” Story - Investment income Taxpayers can get free help imaginary conversation. It bends the conservation and Today, about 6.1 Continued from Page 3 - Other sources, such as jury with budgeting and tax preparation boundaries of truthful journalism rural communities. million veterans live in duty pay and alimony by contacting NESDCAP at 1-888- we truly aspire to celebrate the rich possibly stepping into the realm of With this partnership, rural communities – a Folder #2 – expenses and 202-4855. NESDCAP’s services are complexity of the diversity of human defamation. USDA and the higher concentration deductions, such as: available to residents of northeast life the children in the world can My latest work from He Sapa American Legion will leverage than anywhere else in the country. - Health care expenses South Dakota. NESDCAP is an only benefit from the responsibilities Woihanble (Black Hills Dream) existing resources to expand Over 5,300 American Legion - Real estate property taxes and Equal Opportunity Organization. inherent in ensuring all children are will be read at South Dakota State opportunities for veterans while posts are located in counties with paid mortgage interest raised as a “beloved Child.” University 36th Annual Great Plains promoting USDA programs and populations under 40,000 and one- - Charitable donations A responsible journalist Writer’s Conference on March 26, services in communities throughout third of the Legion’s membership - Motor vehicle registration fee would have viewed my remarks on 2012. To paraphrase my aunt’s the country. call rural America home. - Last year’s tax preparation fees “Beloved Child” September 9, 2011, advice, who quoted Steve Jobs, I “At President Obama’s The American Legion has Folder #3 – investments, such on The Minnesota Historical Society will continue to write and not allow direction, USDA and the rest of the long been committed to helping as: (MHS) Press’s Channel – YouTube the small minded noise of others’ federal government are working transitioning military and America’s - Deductible or tax-deferred Gabrielle Tateyuskanskan. Fictitious opinions to drown out my inner to make sure our veterans in rural veterans find jobs and through its investments (Roth accounts) conversations will be attributed voice. areas receive the medical care, vast networks, USDA will actively - Nondeductible investments to a make-believe speaker this training and employment support recruit veterans and transitioning Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 5

(primarily those with serious mental grant awards, HUD continues that Federal resources are effectively illness, chronic problems with to manage the $1.5 billion focused on locally supported alcohol and/or drugs, and acquired Homelessness Prevention and Rapid conservation strategies developed by immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Re-housing (HPRP) Program. Made fish habitat partnerships. “President or related diseases) and their families possible through the American Obama launched the America’s St. Paul, MN – March 2012 – Throughout this and its aftermath through oral histories, photos, journals, who were living in places not Recovery and Reinvestment Act of Great Outdoors Initiative to create year, the Minnesota Historical Society will offer many letters, newspapers, government documents and other intended for human habitation (e.g., 2009, this three-year grant program a 21st century conservation agenda new ways to learn about the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, primary resources. The site will also provide resources for streets) or in emergency shelters. is intended to prevent persons from with American people,” said Nancy how it shaped the state and the Upper Midwest, and classroom use. The site will debut in phases throughout · Single-Room Occupancy falling into homelessness or to Sutley, Chair of the White House how its bitter consequences are still felt today. this year. Program (SRO) provides rental rapidly re-house them if they do. To Council on Environmental Quality. “No series of events in Minnesota history is as Oral History Project assistance for homeless persons date, more than 1.2 million persons From investing billions of dollars to important as the chain of events that led to the U.S.- Society staff members are recording dozens of oral in one-person housing units that have been assisted through HPRP. restoring places like the Everglades Dakota War of histories from Dakota elders contain small kitchens, bathrooms, Community projects in South and the Great Lakes, to partnering 1862 and its terrible and settler descendants to or both. Dakota: with private landowners to conserve aftermath,” said be entered into the Society’s In 2010, President Obama and *Rapid City Behavior tens of millions of acres across Stephen Elliott, permanent collection. 19 federal agencies and offices that Management Systems / The Stages, the country, the Administration Minnesota Historical Full transcripts and form the U.S. Interagency Council $ 67,248. is making it a priority to protect Society Director and CEO. “These shocking events audio versions will be available to the public at www. on Homelessness (USICH) launched *Madison Inter-Lakes and restore the places communities are central to the story of Minnesota. They produced usdakotawar.org. the nation’s first comprehensive Community Action Partnership / depend on.” historical traumas that still echo in those living today.” Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway Mobile History strategy to prevent and end Heartland 3 $ 162,277. “People across the country With these new initiatives, funded in part by Tour homelessness. Opening Doors: *Sioux Falls Sioux Falls are coming together to protect and Minnesota’s Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, In May, the public will hear multiple perspectives Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent Housing and Redevelopment preserve the places that nurture the Society intends to encourage discussion and reflection and stories told by descendants of those touched by and End Homelessness puts the Commission / Safe Home $ 149,700. our souls, provide opportunities about the war, its causes and aftermath. the war in this media-rich cell phone tour of significant country on a path to end veterans *Sioux Falls Volunteers of for recreation, and power our Initiatives include: places along the Minnesota River Valley. The tour will and chronic homelessness by 2015 America, Dakota / Northeast economies,” said Secretary of the Minnesota Tragedy: also be available online and by phone from any location. and to ending homelessness among Transitional Living Program $ Interior Ken Salazar, who hosted The U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 Exhibit Additional Initiatives children, family, and youth by 2020. 62,172. the conference at the Interior Opening June 30, a new exhibit at the Minnesota Other new initiatives related to the U.S.-Dakota In addition to HUD’s annual Department. “We know that an History Center in St. Paul will offer visitors the War of 1862 include publications, educational tools, investment in conservation now is a opportunity to view documents, images and artifacts interpretive signage at historic sites related to the war, direct investment into our nation’s relating to the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. a children’s photo project and public programs. For an economy – and one that will benefit Exhibit development is one aspect of the “Truth updated list, visit www.usdakotawar.org/initiatives. generations to come. Today we heard Recovery Project,” a process through which exhibit staff The Society encourages all to take advantage of from the people who are making a members are meeting with descendants of those touched these new opportunities for a deeper understanding of real difference in their communities by the war. Meeting participants are taking an active role this tragic and important chapter in our state’s history. and discussed how we can be better in shaping the exhibit by discussing the significance and “If we are to move forward, we must look back to Washington, DC – March 2, River Water Trail in Georgia was partners in fulfilling a shared vision interpretation of artifacts and primary sources from the learn,” Elliott said. “To understand this painful legacy is 2012 – Today, President Obama and selected as the first to join the new for conservation in the 21st century.” Society’s collections. to better understand ourselves and where we are today.” members of his Cabinet convened system. “President Obama launched the The final exhibit will incorporate multiple points Many projects and programs related to the U.S.- the White House Conference on Conserving 1 Million Acres of America’s Great Outdoors Initiative of view on the war, its causes and its aftermath. Visitors Dakota War of 1862 are made possible by the Legacy Conservation to engage directly Grasslands and Wetlands: Today, to foster a 21st century approach to will be encouraged to look closely at the primary sources Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through with conservation leaders from all Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack conservation that is designed by and in the exhibit, to consider the Society’s longstanding role the vote of Minnesotans on November 4, 2008. 50 states to strengthen partnerships announced additional opportunities accomplished in partnership with the in shaping public perception of these events and to draw The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit and identify next steps in advancing for producers to enroll land in the American people,” said Agriculture their own conclusions about what happened and why. educational and cultural institution established in 1849. community-driven conservation and Conservation Reserve Program Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Protecting Throughout the exhibit, visitors will have opportunities Its essence is to illuminate the past as a way to shed light outdoor recreation initiatives that are (CRP), including a total of 1 our natural resources creates jobs in to add their own comments and reactions to the ongoing on the future. The Society collects, preserves and tells building strong local economies and million acres in CRP initiatives to rural communities, preserves habitat interpretation of this critical point in Minnesota history. the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, healthy lands, waters and wildlife preserve grasslands and wetlands. for fish and wildlife, and ensures U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 Website: libraries and collections, historic sites, educational across America. USDA’s CRP has a 25-year legacy that our nation’s outdoor heritage www.usdakotawar.org programs and book publishing. Today’s conference – titled of successfully protecting the will continue to be enjoyed by future This interactive website will tell stories of the war Growing America’s Outdoor nation’s natural resources through generations.” Heritage and Economy – is part voluntary participation, while “Expanding access to outdoor billion to renew funding to more military servicemen for employment veteran hiring from just over one of the President’s America’s Great providing significant economic recreation and green spaces can than 7,100 existing local homeless while promoting greater awareness percent of total persons hired in fiscal Outdoors initiative to establish a and environmental benefits to benefit the health and economies programs operating across the U.S. of USDA programs. year 2009 to nearly two percent in community-based, 21st century rural communities across the of people and communities across That funding ensured housing and Specifically, USDA and the fiscal year 2010 to over two percent agenda for conservation, recreation, United States. Under the Obama the nation. That’s especially true in service programs remained operating American Legion have agreed in fiscal year 2011. and reconnecting Americans Administration, USDA has enrolled our nation’s cities where parks and in 2012. The grants announced to promote USDA vacancy Additionally, USDA increased to the outdoors. The event more than 8 million acres in CRP. waterfront areas can inject new life today will support new local announcements; share information its hiring of veterans in the brought together hundreds of The goal of the new CRP grasslands into urban communities,” said EPA programs never before funded by about activities in newsletters; permanent workforce from 17.5 boaters, hunters, anglers, farmers, and wetlands initiative is to increase Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “We’re HUD. provide information about USDA percent in fiscal year 2009 to 20.3 ranchers, land conservationists, enrollment of environmentally glad that agencies throughout the “These grantees will join the programs and vacancies through percent in fiscal year 2010 to 23.9 historic preservationists, outdoor sensitive land through targeted administration are bringing their tens of thousands of local programs established networks as well as the percent in fiscal year 2011. Disabled recreationists, small business owners, signups. Additionally, the expertise to this important initiative, that are on the front lines of helping on the Web; and promote veteran veteran hiring for permanent local governments, tribal leaders and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and we’re excited that the 21st those who might otherwise be living owned business participation in positions also increased from nearly other key stakeholders from around today announced that they are century conservation strategy we’re on our streets,” said Donovan. “It’s USDA contracts. six percent in fiscal year 2009 to the nation to meet with Obama recommending a conservation building continues to be shaped by incredible that as we work to recover USDA also will provide over seven percent in fiscal year administration officials to discuss investment of approximately $30 meeting people where they live, from the greatest economic decline information about the opportunities 2010 to over eight percent in fiscal issues surrounding conservation in million, or seventy percent of the and finding out how we serve their since the Great Depression, the total and support it offers, so that service year 2011. According to data from urban cities and rural communities. Migratory Bird Conservation Fund, needs.” number of homeless Americans is members who want to start their the National Finance Center Report The conference capped a week in the nation’s prairie pothole region. “The Corps of Engineers is declining, in large part because of own rural business, farm or ranch are Center, as of February 19, 2012, of conservation announcements, Long recognized as America’s “duck proud to have been a part of this these funds.” aware of USDA programs, grants, USDA rate of hire of veterans in the including: factory,” the significant investment important White House conference According to the latest data loans or small business contracts. total workforce is 12.8 percent and Outdoor Education: On will help protect habitat for the on conservation,”said Jo-Ellen reported by more than 3,000 cities USDA education, training, outreach disabled veterans is just over five Monday, Secretary of the Interior waterfowl and grassland species of Darcy, Assistant Secretary of the and counties throughout the U.S., and mentoring programs, such as percent. The rate of veterans hired Ken Salazar and Secretary of the prairies. Army for Civil Works. “We look homelessness declined 2.1 percent www.START2FARM.gov will help in the permanent workforce is 25.6 Education Arne Duncan announced Community Engagement: forward to continuing restoration between 2010 and 2011 and a encourage our Nation’s young, hard- percent and disabled veterans is 12.2 a new agreement to build programs Today, EPA Administrator Jackson efforts throughout the country. Our remarkable 12 percent among working veterans to be the next percent. that use national parks, national joined with federal and community role in restoration and expanding homeless veterans. generation of America’s farmers and USDA continues to make wildlife refuges and other public partners to announce the first Urban opportunities for communities HUD grants include $15.7 ranchers. steady progress in hiring veterans lands as 21st century classrooms Waters Ambassador of the Urban to participate in it is why we are million to support 103 new housing On November 9, 2009, in light of the strong competition – designed to benefit teachers, Waters Federal Partnership. The here today. We look forward to and service programs located in President Obama signed executive it faces with career offerings at the students and parents in rural Partnership, an innovative federal strengthening our local partnerships rural communities. Funding to Order 13518, Employment of Departments of Defense (DoD), America and urban classrooms union comprised of 11 agencies is and advancing job and volunteer these never-before-funded programs Veterans in the Federal Government; Veterans Affairs (VA) and Homeland alike. These programs will connect an effort to help cities, particularly opportunities related to conservation in less populated areas continues and, as a result USDA created the Security (DHS). According to the young Americans to the outdoors, those that are underserved or and outdoor recreation.” HUD’s efforts to confront rural Veterans Employment Program Employment of Veterans in the improve environmental literacy, economically distressed, connect The conference featured panels homelessness. HUD is delivering Office. Through strategic recruiting Federal Executive Branch report support experiential learning outside with their waterways and work to and breakout sessions panels led by record funding to meet the unique and effective marketing of USDA dated June 2011, DoD, VA and the classroom, and encourage improve them. The ambassador, conservation leaders such as Kirk challenges homeless individuals and to transitioning service members DHS account for 80 percent of conservation partnerships at the local serving the Los Angeles River Bauer from Maryland, a disabled families living in rural areas face. and veterans, USDA increased the the veterans hired in the Federal level. location of the Urban Waters Federal Vietnam Veteran who has been HUD’s Continuum of Care percentage of veterans in the total government in fiscal year 2010. Driving Tourism & Recreation: Partnership, is the first of seven serving as Executive Director of grants provide permanent and workforce, including permanent In order to be more effective at On Tuesday, Secretary Salazar and to be sponsored by EPA, USDA Disabled Sports USA for more than transitional housing to homeless and temporary positions, from five hiring veterans, USDA can promote National Park Service Director Jon and DOI for each of the Urban thirty years, and Dave Koehler from persons as well as services including percent in fiscal year 2009 to six agricultural careers through veterans Jarvis released the 2010 Economic Waters locations across the country. California, who oversees conservation job training, health care, mental percent in fiscal 2010 to nearly eight service organizations such as, the Benefits to Local Communities from Urban Waters Ambassadors will land transactions, river restoration, health counseling, substance abuse percent in fiscal year 2011. Disabled American Legion. National Park Visitation and Payroll accelerate and coordinate on-the- and environmental education treatment and child care. Continuum veterans are a subset of veterans and More information about USDA Report. According to the report, ground projects that are critical to as the Executive Director of the of Care grants are awarded are a subject of special emphasis in programs is available at www.usda. visitors to the National Park System improving water quality and public San Joaquin River Parkway and competitively to local programs to hiring. USDA increased disabled gov. contributed more than $31 billion health, and fostering community Conservation Trust. meet the needs of their homeless to local economies and supported stewardship in urban watersheds. Locally-led conservation, clients. These grants fund a wide 258,000 jobs in 2010, an increase of Protecting and Restoring preservation and outdoor recreation variety of programs from street $689 million and 11,500 jobs over our Waterways and Fisheries: initiatives have been an important outreach and assessment programs to 2009. Through the National Fish Habitat part of the Obama administration’s transitional and permanent housing Creating a New Water Trail Partnership, Federal agencies are work. Through President Obama’s for homeless persons and families. System: On Wednesday, Secretary helping state and local governments, America’s Great Outdoors Initiative Continuum of Care programs Salazar and Assistant Secretary of landowners, and community groups (AGO), the administration is include: the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen to protect and restore our waterways opening up access to millions of acres · Supportive Housing Program Darcy announced the creation of a and fisheries. This national effort for recreation, designating thousands U.S. Housing and Urban housing and permanent support (SHP) offers housing and supportive new National Water Trails System, has spawned regional and local of miles of new land and water trails, Development (HUD) Secretary for individuals and families and is services to allow homeless persons to a network that will increase access partnerships. Today the Secretaries of increasing youth employment in Shaun Donovan awarded $441,397 a significant part of the Obama live as independently as possible. to water-based outdoor recreation, Interior, Agriculture and Commerce conservation jobs, helping parks and to support four new local homeless Administration’s strategic plan to · Shelter Plus Care (S+C) encourage community stewardship committed to signing an agreement green space become more accessible programs in South Dakota. This prevent and end homelessness. See provides housing and supportive of local waterways, and promote to promote collaborative, science- funding provides critically needed attached list below. services on a long-term basis for tourism that fuels local economies based conservation of our waterways Conservation emergency shelter, transitional HUD recently awarded $1.47 homeless persons with disabilities, across America. The Chattahoochee and fisheries. The agreement ensures Continued on Page 11 Page 6 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012

By Sonia J. Magat, D.O., Ph.D. images of a face looking at them and a different brain Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd! activity when shown a face looking away. With infants One in 110 children born in the U.S. has Autism who later were diagnosed with autism, there was no Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The broad spectrum includes difference in the brain activity when viewing the 2 types disorders ranging from mild developmental delays to of shifting gaze (University of London’s Birkbeck College severe behavioral problems. Children with Asperger Research Report published by Autism Speaks,Inc .) syndrome who generally have average to high IQs and The studies on autism are slowly beginning to normal language development are diagnosed with ASD piece together the puzzle of ASD. There appears to be together with children a common trend that who are nonverbal. unifies the different Each year, more disorders at the and more children molecular and genetic are diagnosed with levels. Some of the ASD. Parents have genes linked to autism become aware of this are also present in childhood disorder and the other disorders its main characteristic under ASD. Changes feature of impaired social interaction. in the brain may be occurring during pregnancy and The new researches are aimed at the molecular and abnormalities may be detected during the first year genetic levels to determine abnormalities present early in of life. With these discoveries, possibility of finding life before the development of autism. treatments for ASD may be available within the next 1. Abnormal brain and head overgrowth have decade, if not sooner. been reported in children between 9 to 18 months of The American Psychiatric Association is proposing Thursday, March 29th age. About 20% of the children with clinical signs of a new definition of autism which is expected to be in the 5:00 p.m. autism have enlargement of the brain during the first 18 5th Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of months of life. Mental Disorders. This is the standard reference used Dinner & Award Presentations 2. The overgrowth of the brain was proposed to by psychiatrists for diagnosis of ASD. The purpose is HONORING ALL 2012 be due to the increase in the number of neurons in the to make the diagnostic criteria clearer. In the past the 10 WEEK CHALLENGE prefrontal cortex (PFC) of the brain of autistic children diagnosis of autism has been inconsistent. It was reported PARTICIPANTS (Courchesne, et.al., JAMA, Vol 306, # 18, Nov 9, in 2009 that about 40% of children diagnosed with 2011). The PFC part of the brain is involved in social, autism improved to normal. With the new definition of Note: ALL who signed up and paid the $10 fee are encouraged to attend even if emotional, cognitive and communication development. autism coming out, there is a growing concern of “who your team did not place. All are eligible for door prizes and we want to thank The autistic children in the study have 79% more might no longer be considered autistic”, wrote Bonnie everyone for participating! neurons in the cortical brains than those of children Rochman in the article “The End Of An Epidemic”, LOTS OF GOOD DOOR PRIZES without diagnosis of autism. TIME, Feb 6, 2012. Those that may be affected by the INCLUDING A FLAT SCREEN TV 3. The cortical neurons in the brain usually grow proposed change include research funding, education prenatally between 10 to 20 weeks gestation resulting cost and insurance for families with autistic children. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN in the overabundance. The abnormal increase in the Some children may not qualify for state services and number of neurons leading to increased brain weight in special support provided by schools, depending on the autistic children indicates prenatal causes, suggesting diagnosis. already sick. This is because risk factor assessment HIV testing has become easier and available at that the brain abnormality begins before birth in some The Autism Speaks, Inc. has been organizing a determined who got tested but, unfortunately, failed more places in recent years. The many new kinds of tests or possibly all cases of autism (Lainhart& Lange, JAMA, celebration of the World Autism Day on April 2 and to identify many people who may be why men are more Vol. 306, Nov , 2011) April as Autism Awareness Month through the “Light It are infected. HIV/AIDS is a willing to be tested. HIV tests 4. Several mutations of the PTEN gene discovered Up Blue” campaign for the third year this April, 2012. treatable disease that meets the can use specimens collected by in children with ASD suggest that autism is caused by About 350 iconic buildings around the world have criteria for routine screening. less invasive methods such as these gene mutations (Howard Hughes Medical Institute committed to turning the lights in their buildings “blue” *It is a serious health mouth swab, urine, and finger- -HHMI-2011 Annual Report). during April. In the US, the buildings included are disorder that can be diagnosed stick blood. 5. HHMI Investigators at Baylor College of Rockefeller Center Top of the Rock Observation Deck before symptoms develop. Rapid HIV testing allows Medicine, isolated a protein in brain cells involved in and the Madison Square Garden in New York. Visit the *It can be detected by men to receive results the Rett Syndrome, one disorder included in ASD. This web site: www.autismspeaks.org this April. Together, reliable, inexpensive screening same day. Woodrow W. Keeble protein normally produces GABA, a signaling molecule, we can participate in the celebration changing light tests. Health Center Public Health which was shown to lead to autism-like symptoms. bulbs from white to blue on April 2nd and we can help *infected patients have Nurses will be offering testing 6. Another recent finding is the “unusual” brain to “Shine a light on Autism” to increase awareness and years of life to gain if treatment in the community in order responses of babies 6 to 10-month-old who later acceptance of the disability accompanying this childhood is initiated early; and the costs to serve those who need the developed autism. The brain activities were measured disorder. of screening are reasonable service. Rapid testing is useful with sensor cap placed on babies’ scalp while they viewed ***** in relation to the benefits (analyses show that routine in these settings where someone may tend not to return dynamic images of faces looking at them then switching This is one of a series of article written for the Early testing for HIV is as cost-effective as screening for for HIV test results. to looking away. Infants who did not go on to develop Childhood Intervention Program. Your questions and hypertension, colon cancer, and breast cancer). HIV testing can also be conducted using autism showed a particular brain activity when viewing comments are welcome.

Submitted by Ralph Erdrich BSN, RN public health officials are making changes to ensure that Public (Community) Health Nursing more people will know their HIV status - an important Woodrow W. Keeble Memorial Health Care Center consideration for maintaining health and reducing the Men who are infected with HIV but not aware of spread of the virus. it are not able to take advantage of the therapies that New recommendations advise routine HIV can keep them healthy and extend their lives, nor do screening of adults, adolescents, and pregnant women they have the knowledge to protect their sex or drug- in health care settings in the United States. They also use partners from becoming infected. Knowing whether recommend reducing barriers to HIV testing and that is one is positive or negative for HIV is a great benefit in why Woodrow W. Keeble Health Center Public Health healthy decision making. Nursing is promoting rapid testing in the community. HIV testing is entering a new era in this country One result of the old process is that many people as lawmakers, health care and insurance executives, and infected with HIV were not tested until they were Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 7 commercially available home sample collection devices. Adopting these policies has led to increased prenatal However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) screening and a dramatic 95% decline in babies getting has not approved home-use HIV test kits, which would HIV/ AIDS in pregnancy. allow consumers to interpret their own HIV test results To get this and more information on good health in a few minutes. The Federal Trade Commission has go to: http://www.healthfinder.gov Guides and tools warned that these current home-use HIV test kits, many for healthy living, an encyclopedia of health-related of which are available on the Internet, supply inaccurate topics, health news, and more. http://www.ahrq.gov/ results. healthymen/ An AHRQ Web site for men on staying For nearly five years now, health care providers have healthy. adopted an easier policy of universal testing of pregnant Zani Unpi. women with patient notification (opt-out screening). Knowing Your Family History Could Save Your Life –

Sioux Falls, SD – March 2, 2012 – Colorectal person at greater risk of developing other cancers. Only cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in about 33% of Americans have researched their family the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. With early history, but 100% could achieve early prevention if they detection, five-year survival rates are up over 90%. took this important step. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, The American Cancer Society is here to help. and the American Cancer Society wants to spread the The Society has many programs for patients who are word that early detection saves lives. undergoing cancer treatment. If you are diagnosed with Colorectal cancer can be detected very early colorectal cancer, you can subscribe to the Colorectal with regular screenings, and your doctor can help you Cancer Profile for personalized information on treatment determine the best test for you. Many tests are available, that includes possible side effects and questions you *E for the “eye-opener” in the morning to steady answer to that question but what we do know is that if including a double contrast barium enema, a flexible should be asking. To learn more on colorectal cancer, nerves. there is a problem with alcohol, there is help to be had. sigmoidoscopy, a colonoscopy, or a CT colonography, all visit the American Cancer Society web site at www. One yes is worrisome, and two means someone You just need to ask for it. of which are designed to catch a polyp before it turns cancer.org. needs help. Dr. Rick Holm wrote this editorial for “On into cancer. About the American Cancer Society There is a myth that alcoholism is a sign of moral Call®,” a weekly program where medical professionals Prevention also comes in the form of a healthy The American Cancer Society saves lives by helping weakness, and to seek help is to admit some type discuss health concerns for the general public. “On lifestyle. Eating a healthy diet full of vegetables and fruit people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it of shameful act. In fact, alcoholism is a disease like Call®” is produced by the Healing Words Foundation and getting regular exercise can prevent cancer. You early; helping people get well by being there for them diabetes or asthma, and not a sign of weakness or ethical in association with the South Dakota State University can also lower your risk of colorectal cancer by limiting during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures deficiency. Journalism Department. “On Call®” airs Thursdays on your intake of alcoholic beverages, processed foods, and through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and Why is it that alcohol will take hold of some South Dakota Public Broadcasting-Television at 7 p.m. red meat. Even these small lifestyle changes make a big by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to people, and not let go until it’s destroyed their lives Central, 6 p.m. Mountain. difference in prevention. defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to or the lives of those around them? We don’t know the Another important step in preventing colorectal join the fight. As the nation’s largest non-governmental cancer is researching your family history. All patients investor in cancer research, contributing more than From Aliive-Roberts County – should be screened regularly when they reach the age $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into of fifty, but patients with a family history of colorectal what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in cancer should be screened even earlier. It is especially America who have cancer and countless more who have important to check if you have a family history of Lynch avoided it will be celebrating more birthdays this year. Syndrome. Lynch Syndrome is a hereditary condition To learn more about us, call us anytime, day or night, at that increases a person’s risk of developing colon cancer 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org/. Our individual health and well-being is a vital a public health issue. Youth in our communities, states up to twenty years earlier than average and can put a component of our community health and well being. and nation engage in high risk substance use behaviors Aliive Roberts County’s approach to prevention is which result in losses related to physical and emotional to focus on environmental prevention measures to health, academic standing, sport/athletic eligibility, educate and empower residents to incorporate healthy legal freedoms and social status. Alcohol and drug choices into their everyday lives to achieve physical, related behavior does not occur in isolation; rather it is By Richard P. Holm MD pattern of drinking which results in failed work or school psychological and emotional wellbeing of individuals. shaped by our physical and social settings. Individual There is good science showing a glass or two of responsibilities, driving while drunk, legal problems Positive individual health and wellness choices will prevention strategies focus on helping people develop wine per night protects against heart disease. But what or social and family problems. Although separate by impact community wellness. the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to change can be helpful to some, can be poison for others. definition, many alcoholics also experience alcohol abuse. What is Environmental Prevention? One study found 53% of people in the US have a Maybe the power of addiction has to do with what Successful prevention programs incorporate looking Healthy environment close relative who has a drinking problem. At last count one friend said, “It’s amazing how booze makes you at both the individual and the environment in addressing Continued on Page 8 17.6 million in this country are alcoholic or alcohol think you’re so intelligent!” The paradox is that the stuff abusive. Alcohol excess causing auto crashes, homicide that makes one feel so smart, in reality, at the same time and suicide, liver-heart-brain-kidney illness, and brain is destroying judgment. People can’t get out of it because damage to the unborn, costs the US about 185 billion they don’t realize they’re in it. dollars per year, not to mention incalculable human The CAGE questions help identify when there suffering. could be a problem: “Alcoholic” means four things: craving, can’t stop, *C stands for “cutting down” withdrawal symptoms, and needing more and more to *A for “annoyed” be criticism about drinking get high. This is different from “abuse”, which means a *G for feelings of “guilt” Page 8 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012

abuse prevention effort is a on the high-risk behaviors and *Structure and predictability coalition comprised of leaders substance abuse issues facing are important for children: Provide and stake holders from key our youth. All members of the structure and predictability for your sectors of a community including: community are welcome to attend child from infancy through the parents, youth, business leaders, Aliive-Roberts County meetings to teen years. If a child knows what to law enforcement, school and gain awareness of our community expect, behavior problems are less public service officials, health efforts. Meetings are held at the likely. care professionals, faith-based Sisseton Fire Hall from 11 am *Your children will not always organizations, media, youth serving -12:30 pm. We do provide lunch like your rules: Be clear in letting representatives, state and local at our meetings. You are welcome your child know what you expect government agencies, social service to participate simply as a meeting and then be consistent in following providers and other community observer or you are welcome to through on those expectations, but representatives. Multi-sector, multi become involved in working on our don’t expect your children to agree. strategy approaches to substance initiatives, any level of commitment All children test the limits, but they abuse prevention, implemented is valued. are less likely to frustrate you if you by community coalitions has been For more information, to share set clear rules and enforce them. proven to reduce alcohol and other your insights and ideas or to join our *Discipline does not need to be drug abuse significantly. email list please contact at 605-698- physical: Learn to use non-physical Our coalition meets regularly 3477 or at [email protected]. discipline. It works and you don’t sharing open and honest dialogue run the risk of hurting your children. From Aliive-Roberts County – Some examples of non-physical discipline are taking away privileges and time outs. Call your doctor, your school, or your church or synagogue for ideas about classes or good books to help you develop a plan for non- physical discipline. Bliss and Timmy had perfect attendance Take Time to Read These Tips are being good. If they know they during 3rd quarter! Congratulations! *No parent is perfect: Know for Parents: can count on your attention for good what “trips your trigger” and stay *Parenting is a tough job: behavior they will be less likely to tuned into your own stress level. Give yourself credit for taking on an misbehave. Stress that is occurring in your unpaid 24-hour-a-day, seven-days-a- week job. *Parenting is the most important job you will ever have: Remind yourself that through good parenting you have an opportunity to make a real difference in the world. *Sometimes kids are just being kids: Learn what to expect from your child at each stage of development. Children progress through predictable stages and their needs and behaviors change over time. Yohana missed only Sometimes it helps just to know that two days of school during Jonathan, Ezila, Anthony and Storm missed just one day of school 2 yr. olds have temper tantrums and 3rd quarter! during 3rd quarter! teenagers challenge the authority of their parents. There are many good Healthy environment points. that will keep teens healthy and safe; books to help you. Check with your Continued from Page 7 A shared responsibility for in turn policies will create standards child’s doctor, school, your church or prevention initiatives in Roberts of behavioral expectations making it the local bookstore for ideas. behavior. Environmental prevention County and on the Lake Traverse easier for teens to engage in healthy *Babies are not always bundles strategies focus on creating an Reservation will create conditions and safe behaviors and harder to of joy: Never shake or physically environment that makes it easier for that support positive choices about engage in unhealthy, high-risk discipline a baby. Hitting or shaking people to act in healthy ways. alcohol and other drug use and behaviors. Environmental prevention a baby causes them to cry more Research shows that the most reduce high-risk teen behaviors. strategies were initiated 20 years ago and greatly increases the risk for effective prevention programs Collaboration among community to tackle the public health issue of serious physical damage or death. It are those that incorporate both leaders, school administrators, smoking and have been credited with is normal to be stressed when your individual and environmental parents and residents in looking significantly reducing the smoking baby cries, but it is dangerous to approaches. In other words, it is not at substance use policies, laws and rates of youth and adults in our express your feelings with physical enough just to convince a teen that enforcement practices, limiting country. Prevention professionals force. underage substance use is harmful access and availability through agree that these multi- strategy/ *Sometimes children misbehave to their developing brain or provide homes and retail outlets and sharing multi-setting approaches will be to get attention: Don’t forget to pay them with the skills to resist peer a common message and belief successful in creating a cultural shift attention to your children when they pressure, we also need to limit about the risks of use will help in community norms and perceptions access and availability to alcohol and to reduce high-risk behavior and regarding the acceptability of other drugs by creating awareness harm to individuals, families and underage substance use. in families and the community of our community. Community norms What Can You Do? how teens are obtaining substances and perceptions that discourage The cornerstone of an and then work to limit those access substance abuse will support policies effective community substance

◄Open to all high school boys and girls teams ◄$100 entry fee ◄Registration due by March 15, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. ◄Tournament brackets will be available the following week after registration. ◄1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th place trophies. ◄Champion & All-Tourney Jackets will be awarded. Other Activities include: √Three-Point Shot √Slam Dunk √Free Throw For more information, call Felix Renville Jr. (605) 698-7131 ext. 104 or (605) 290-5075. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 9

Her excellent attendance and up by reflecting in detail about what participation, time management she accomplished and/or learned that and work habits has earned Carrie day. Rencountre of the Enemy Swim Day Carrie took on a leadership role School FACE program the February to help organize the class Valentine’s Adult Student “Employee” of the Day fundraiser, as well as always Month award. being willing to help out in the Carrie not only exhibits the Adult Education classroom. Carrie traits of a good employee, she is not only practices good work habits also a committed FACE participant. in FACE, but she is also working on Carrie has earned the attendance the Job Readiness program through award for each of the three sessions the ET/Demo program at the school. completed so far this school year. She participates in center-based Carrie Rencountre, She takes the time to with her two preschool boys, Markis February FACE Employee of the thoughtfully set her goals each day and Jaxon. Month. and plan out her time. She follows Congratulations Carrie!

Enemy Swim Day School’s Family drawings for Eric Carle books as well as Literacy Night will be held Thursday, other door prizes. March 22, 2012 from 5:30-7:30. National Relief Charities is providing This year the theme is Eric Carle special gifts for those who attend the event. books, and each booth will feature a Held along with literacy night different book and activity. activities there will be a scholastic book The community supper and activity fair in the commons. A large variety of old booths will begin at 5:30 p.m. books will be available at no charge during During the evening there will be the event.

marriage, your job, and with other physically and emotionally: Do not skills sought by both employers and family members affects your ability use alcohol or other chemicals to colleges. to handle child behavior problems. relieve your stress. Alcohol and other A new scoring format will Notice to Community Put together a “cool down-calm chemicals change your behavior and also be part of the design. The down” plan in advance. For example, increase the risk that you will react enhanced scoring report will provide give yourself a “time out” if you impulsively in ways that will hurt information about strengths and The Adult Learning Center at the think you are about to lose control your children. areas of developmental need with Enemy Swim Day School is all about with your children. Make sure your *No man or woman is each test content area. These scores children are supervised, but detach an island: Don’t be afraid or will benefit test-takers, teachers, helping adult students with GED from the conflict and do something embarrassed to reach out for help. colleges and employers. nice for yourself. Every parent feels overwhelmed Why the change? GED Testing preparation, computer training *Humor relieves stress: at least some of the time. It is a Services initiated the changes based (including an introduction to four of Practice a “lighten up” approach sign of strength to ask for help. on changes in our world since 2002. to frustrating situations with your Information for this article came The GED test program will be a the most commonly used Microsoft children. Children respond positively from www.boysandgirlstown.org. stepping stone towards college, to a touch of humor and humor It is submitted on behalf of Aliive- workforce/career and a sustaining Office programs), and job readiness/ can soften the seriousness of many Roberts County. Find us at www. wage. The Adult Learning Center situations. facebook.com/AliiveRC or www. at Enemy Swim Day School is employability skills training. Please *Alcohol and drug use makes aliive.org. preparing to best meet the needs of call 947-4605 ext 3066 and speak to you more likely to hurt your children students regarding the change. Look for more information on the changes Dakotah to sign up! From ESDS Adult Learning Center – to the GED Test in the months to come! Depending upon the date of the change, you still have about a year and 8 months to take the 2002 GED Testing Service skills and college readiness skills will test. Don’t wait! Give us a call at Announces Changes for 2014! In also be measured. This will allow 947-4605, ext. 3066. 2014 the GED Testing Service will adults to be able to demonstrate unveil a new GED test. The GED certificate will be better designed to serve as a catalyst for continuing education, employment and better paying jobs. Of course the GED test will still provide adults with the opportunity to earn a high school credential, but it will go beyond that in 2014. Important career-readiness

Visit Sota on-line http://www.earthskyweb.com/ sota.html D.P.E. Classes Developing a Professional Employee April 2nd-April 6th 9-4 pm Contact person(s): Dawn A. Eagle at 268-0977 Heather Roberts at 701-634-3000 ext. 458 (Room S-1 in the Old TZ school - D.P.E. is only held for one week) Page 10 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012

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Or email the application to [email protected]. Participants must complete a We are the proudest parents of our daughter “Katelyn” who took 1st place in short follow-up report to summarize a Spelling Bee contest which was held in Waubay on Monday 12, 2012. participation and project impact There was a total of 9 schools from the surrounding area and 18 4th Your hard work is paying off boys! within 30 days after the project grade students who took part along with other grades 1-8th grade. completion to be considered for Katelyn attends Wilmot School and overall they placed 2nd for total points Your family is very proud of you! future granting. from their school. From your biggest fans, Seed packets were donated Great job to all and keep up the awesome work! from a number of individuals across Pidamiya, Linette Beaudreau. Your Family the regions to assist with these types of community gardening efforts. The Extension Service is storing the 2012 growing season, contact by both organizations can and will Deadline approaches for seeds and coordinating the seed bank Zdorovtsov at 605-782-3290 or be exponentially greater as result of effort. [email protected]. our sharing of ideas, implementation Scholarship opportunities If individuals are interested Seeds less than one year old are strategies, and resources.” Foster in donating seeds packaged for the preferred. added, “ITS has an incredible The scholarship application involvement and citizenship opportunity to promote positive deadline for the 12--$500 with credit also being given for behaviors and healthy lifestyles Citizenship and Community academics and leadership skills. and to help fight the obesity and Service Scholarships sponsored by Only students whose parents or legal diabetes epidemics. Working with Venture Communications Telephone guardians are customers of Venture organizations like NB3 and local Cooperative is fast approaching. Communications are eligible for the Indian health centers will allow us to Twelve scholarships throughout scholarship program. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM-The award ITS with a $15,000 grant infuse our programs with health and the 25 telephone exchanges operated Applications may be Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation to promote the first phase of the nutrition outreach and education to by Venture will be awarded again obtained by visiting the Venture announced today that it has entered partnership development. Slated to help build stronger, healthier, and this year. The scholarship program, Communications website at www. into a formal partnership with Inter begin this summer, plans include more vibrant communities.” in its fourteenth year, has been a venturecomm.net, from your Tribal Sports (ITS) of Temecula, training and education for volunteer Stephanie Gabbert, Director of very successful program which is local high school counselor or by California. The organizations coaches, provision of the NB3 soccer NB3 Soccer will lead the partnership offered to the Venture patrons and contacting Venture Communications LOOK HOW YOU have joined forces to use the sport curriculum that includes nutrition with ITS. Prior to joining NB3, their high school seniors interested in Telephone Cooperative at 1-800- of soccer as a vehicle to combat and youth leadership components, Gabbert had an impressive record HAVE GROWN furthering their education. 824-7282. All applications must be the epidemics and player clinics as serving as a highly successful Judging of the applications typed. The scholarship application LOVE, of childhood within several Division I College Women’s Soccer will be based on local community deadline is March 16, 2012. FROM YOUR obesity and type of the ITS tribal Coach, a Head Coach for the U15 2 diabetes and communities. Girl’s National Team and as a MOM AND THE Make Reading a priority promote leadership “The NB3 lead staff coach for the US Soccer By Rep. Kristi Noem Day started on March 2, 1998 as development among Native Foundation is excited about this Federation. “We believe that a REST OF THE As a mother of three, I have an annual event to raise awareness American youth. According important partnership with ITS successful partnership with ITS in FAMILY made it a priority in our family to about encouraging our young to recent projections, 1 out of to grow the sport of soccer in Southern California will help us to take time to read. It started with students to pick up a book and read. 2 Native American youth will Indian Country as a means to begin to expand soccer programming reading a book, or sometimes two, When children are eager and develop type 2 diabetes. As a fight childhood obesity and type 2 elsewhere in Indian Country in the before bedtime and now that my excited to read, this sets up an result, both organizations decided diabetes among Native American future,” stated Gabbert. “We have SDSU kids are in school, we still set aside attitude of lifelong learning and a strategic partnership between children,” stated NB3 Foundation extremely high hopes and confidence time to read books for leisure. Even starts a path toward success as the two was needed based on these Executive Director Crystal Echo through our partnership with ITS Extension I try to set aside time to read, most they go through school. This path, alarming trends. ITS is a non-profit Hawk. “ITS has a highly successful that soccer will help us to achieve a often in airports during my trips however, begins when a child is consortium of 19 tribes and tribal track record of serving children in measurable and positive difference in iGrow Mobile back and forth between South young and only continues as the organizations based in southern the 19 tribal communities it serves Brookings, SD –SDSU the lives and health of Native youth Dakota and Washington, D.C. child journeys through childhood. California while the NB3 Foundation in Southern California. We are Extension introduces yet another served in Southern California.” March 2nd was Read Across Parents, educators, public officials is headquartered in New Mexico. confident about the potential of this convenient way for South Dakotans Evaluation of the progress America Day, in honor of Theodor and mentors all have a role to play Both organizations have used sports partnership as we work to expand to access information - iGrow and outcomes of the soccer Geisel, or more commonly known in encouraging our students as they as a vehicle to get Native American access to our evidence-based NB3 Mobile. programming will be a key as Dr. Seuss. It’s hard to believe that grow and develop. youth up and active. soccer programming that has a iGrow Mobile connects element in the partnership. The over twenty years have passed since I encourage you to contact the Through the partnership, the proven track record of impacting the individuals to iGrow.org via their NB3 Foundation is committed Dr. Seuss passed away, but his words school district in your area to see if NB3 Foundation will provide ITS health and well-being of the children mobile devices. iGrow is the to developing evidence-based and pictures will last a lifetime. The there are volunteer opportunities to with technical assistance, training NB3 has served,” added Echo Hawk. teaching platform developed by programming that can replicated in themes in “Green Eggs and Ham” read to children, perhaps as a mentor and program support to promote the “We are thrilled to have the SDSU Extension to assure state of other tribal communities to aid in and “The Cat in the Hat” resonate or as part of an after-school program. development of soccer programming opportunity to partner with the the art program delivery and access the fight against obesity and diabetes through generations. ***** for Native American youth within NB3 Foundation, stated Ben Foster, Extension information and resources among Native youth. According This year I spent Read Across Rep. Kristi Noem is South the tribal communities that ITS Executive Director of ITS. “We 24-7. to an evaluation of NB3 Soccer America Day by reading to students Dakota’s lone U.S. Representative, serves. The NB3 Foundation will firmly believe that the impacts made The iGrow mobile site is Programming conducted in 2010 in Hayti and Brookings, as well as elected in November 2010. She designed to work specifically with speaking to Madison High School serves on the Agriculture, Education the browser of handheld devices. students as part of their Pride Days and Workforce and Natural When individuals visit iGrow. celebration. Read Across America Resources Committees. org using their handheld device, the iGrow.org mobile site will automatically appear. Vegetable seeds available iGrow Mobile features an app- for educational Garden My sincere appreciation to everyone who participated in the 2012 American Cancer Society like navigation. On most devices, Daffodil Days Campaign in Roberts County. Donations collected help with transportation assistance, iGrow Mobile features articles, programs lodging assistance, free wig certificates, free bras/prosthesis for breast cancer patients, medication weather, markets, local cash bids, assistance, links to clinical trials, college scholarships for young cancer survivors, children’s camps, Brookings, SD – To assist Qualified projects must include news, social media, radio, events, support groups, and much more. For more information, call 1-800-227-2345 or log onto www.cancer. educational gardens across the state an educational component, meaning and videos. The version of the org. But more importantly, these dollars help save lives! Our advanced research program has developed of South Dakota, SDSU Extension they must have a regularly scheduled mobile site developed for iPhone and new medication and treatments that are used every day to improve our cancer patients’ progress in their is offering 20 vegetable seed packets program with participants learning Android devices features an option treatment! called “Customize Home,” which per project, for up to 30 gardens. skills of growing food. Youth and I would like to thank the many volunteers in the Roberts county area for their dedication to The donated seeds are adult programs will qualify. allows individuals to select which our mission…to the drivers, on-site volunteers, and packers - thank you! The program requires lots content will display when they intended only for newly starting and To apply participants must of workers and they we are blessed to have so many wonderful people step forward to help with this click the “Our Areas of Expertise” established educational gardens. complete the Seed Bank Application program each year. A special thanks to Shelva Landmark for her leadership in the well-run campaign. dropdown. Because the site is Eligible projects include located at: Finally, I would like to thank all of those who supported this year’s Daffodil Days by ordering optimized for mobile devices, the gardens for schools, learning centers, http://igrow.org/up/ flowers for their homes and/or offices, as well as those who donated flowers to area hospitals and care functionality is slightly different daycares, 4-H clubs or other non- articles/2012_Seed_Bank_App.pdf facilities. Spring came early in Roberts County because of you! than that of the iGrow Web site profit groups, where the produce Deliver or mail the application viewers are used to seeing from their will be used as part of the program to the SDSU Extension Regional Angie Scepaniak, American Cancer Society. computer. or freely shared with those of need in Center in Sioux Falls, at 2001 E. 8th the community. St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 11

The family of Lisa Haug-Reese would like to thank the following individuals who were with us during this difficult time: To Pastor Richard Felch, Milton Owen and Gerald Heminger Jr. for their comforting words and for just being there when we needed them most. To Sanford Cancer Center, Prairie Lakes Health Care System/Hospice, Jenkins Living Center for their excellent care while she was a patient of there’s. To Ted Hamilton for all his generosity. To TZTS board for their thoughtfulness. To Wanda Thompson, Co-workers and other kitchen help for assisting with the food. To all the ones that provided food, flowers, plants and cards. To Danny Saturday, March 31, 2012 Seaboy and his drum group for the honor song and for her name giving. To Amy 2:00 p.m. Roth for being there from the beginning to the end and also for the slide show Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of special memories. To Lisa Forcier and for preparing of the memorial cards. Community Center To all the special people that assisted her at home. To the Sisseton-Wahpeton Agency Village, SD Oyate and the Long Hollow District for their financial assistance. To Jeremiah (Nov. 7, 1937-Feb. 17, 2011) Renville and Curtis Bissonette for all your thoughtfulness and kind words. To Family & Friends of Betty Leith Eddie Rousseau and Devola Bird for providing special music. To Butch Felix Are Invited to a Memorial Feast for his comforting words and special music, To Tim & Lisa Dunkelberger, In Her Honor Marian Skamagel, RCNB in remembering Lisa. To Barbara Owen and girls. Betty was the daughter of Harry Arthur Leith, Upper Sioux Community, and Lucinda Flute Leith, To Wanda Johnson, Cynthia Starr, Arnold White Jr., Stacey Brant, Alcott Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, who preceded her in death. She was raised at Upper Sioux Community as a small child in the home of parents and grandparents, Brant, and Ronald Brant, Troy Goodsell, and Ardys Iron Cloud for the Star Annie Roberts Leith Adams; great grandparents John and Isabelle Roberts, Inyangmani Hoksida and quilts and pendieton. To Stephanie Block, Jasmine Anderson for the reading Mazaokiyeiwin. of Shirley Redday’s poem. To the students of TZTS for their special card, Jody Betty lived and raised her family in South Dakota and Minnesota. Betty passed away in St. Paul, Minn. on February 17, 2011 at the age of 73. Kampeska, Deedee Fisher and Corey Jensen. If there’s anyone we forgot it Sponsored by Leith Tiospaye. For information, contact Yvonne Leith at 320-564-0033 or email yleith@ wasn’t intentional. It’s good to know we live in a community that would come hotmail.com/. together and show their love and kindness. For your prayers, tears and hugs, we know you loved Lisa. May the Lord bless each and every one of you. “I’ve seen and met angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives” Tracy Chapman Lisa’s Mother, Brother and Sisters

Sioux Falls - The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (SDSO) has Electricians program offered again at United Tribes – been awarded three significant grants in support of Phase II of the Lakota Music Project, which began on March 18, 2012 in Sturgis, Bismarck – UTN – United Tribes Technical College college website, www.uttc.edu, under events and South Dakota. The South Dakota is offering a new round of training for Native Americans announcements by clicking on Native American Symphony received a $150,000 interested in becoming electricians. The college began Electricians Program. grant from The Andrew W. Mellon accepting applications today (March 12) for its “Native United Tribes offers the current, short-term training Foundation, a $20,000 grant from American Electrician’s Training Program.” as part of a comprehensive jobs training initiative the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, The program is scheduled for 16 weeks. Eight known as the Tribal College Consortium for Developing and a $7,500 grant from the South weeks of pre-apprenticeship instruction, including Montana and North Dakota Workforce, which involves Dakota Humanities Council. classroom and hands-on training, is set to begin May four tribal colleges in the two states. One of the “Since its inception in 2005, 29 and run through July 20, followed by eight weeks of program’s priorities is to build training and education the Lakota Music Project (LMP) was apprenticeship work. programs that meet industry standards, partner with designed to be an on-going facet the South Dakota Symphony and a free concert on Native Americans’ When the inaugural course was offered in 2010 it industry experts, and address workforce needs. of the South Dakota Symphony the Lakota Music Project into “New Day, which falls on Monday, October attracted Native students representing tribes in eight Working with United Tribes for the electricians Orchestra (SDSO). Besides Harmonies: Celebrating American 8, 2012. The Lakota Music Project states around the nation. It became known as Native training are the International Brotherhood of highlighting Native American Roots Music,” the latest Smithsonian began touring in 2009, and first electricians “boot camp.” Electrical Workers and the National Electrical musical traditions, its touring Museum on Main Street exhibit to performed at Crazy Horse Memorial “Judging from the previous course, we expect about Contractors Association, along with the National Joint component allows the SDSO to share tour six South Dakota cities in 2012. in 2010. “The audience for that 200 applications,” said Barbara Schmitt, United Tribes Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC). the musical collaboration between We are excited it will be part of the concert filled the Original Porch Economic Development Director and coordinator of the Classroom training takes place on the United Tribes Euro-western classical traditions and grand opening of the tour in Sturgis outside our home. Korczak would electricians program. “The class size is limited so the campus. Hands-on training is located at the NJATC’s the equally valid music of the Lakota March 18, and also at the 2012 have loved it, first because of the application process is important.” facility, also in Bismarck. people. These grants foster and Festival of Books in Sioux Falls in classical music and secondly because United Tribes will accept applications until April 2. For more information contact Jackie Benson or nurture that collaboration, creating September. It is a rare opportunity it is an example of how the cultures Detailed information about program requirements Barbara Schmitt 701-255-3285 x 1447 or x 1436, as well as re-creating, and taking to showcase a uniquely South can share,” said Memorial President- and application forms can be accessed online at the [email protected], [email protected]. that musical fusion to the people,” Dakotan, one-of-a-kind musical CEO Ruth Ziolkowski. Ziolkowski said Barry LeBeau, member of the group amidst significant literary added, “Music, in various forms, At right, Kenneth Clark Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and figures. We look forward, as well, touches us all. The Lakota Music (Muskogee/Creek/Tlingit) LMP tribal liaison. to the world premiere of the Jerod Project at Crazy Horse is another talks about an electrical With the awarding of these Tate composition, which will be way we can celebrate our diversity circuit with Jordan Goulet grants, the South Dakota Symphony performed as a closing event for the and our similarities to encourage (Turtle Mountain) during the is able to embark on the second conclusion of the “New Harmonies” better understanding and harmony United Tribes 2010 Native phase of the Lakota Music Project tour in Sioux Falls.” among all people.” electricians “boot camp” at which will take place between The Andrew W. Mellon Maestro Delta David Gier the NJATC training facility March 2012 and May 2013. Phase Foundation grant is the largest spoke to the significance of the in Bismarck, ND. (Photo by II has three primary components: the SDSO has ever received. project and these grants, “Music Dennis J. Neumann, UTN.) the addition of a new collaborator The awarding of this grant is truly is the universal language. In (the South Dakota Humanities an indication of the value and terms of doing our part in the larger Council), continued collaboration importance of the Lakota Music effort to build bridges between with Crazy Horse Memorial, and the Project in South Dakota and across white and Lakota cultures in South completion of the tour of the original the country. The grant from the John Dakota, the Lakota Music Project Lakota Music Project to the six T. Vucurevich Foundation recognizes was a very important first step remaining reservations which have the impact of the Lakota Music for the orchestra, our audience, not yet hosted the project. Further Project across the state with Native the Native American population, information on the inception, Phase and non-Native populations, and has and the public. This project seeks together and invest in innovative I, Phase II, of the Lakota Music enabled the South Dakota Symphony to communicate the knowledge, strategies that can produce the Project is below. Schedule and Orchestra and the Creekside Singers significance and tradition of both results our children need to live musician information is attached. to reach a broader audience. The symphony orchestra and Lakota healthy lives.” Sherry DeBoer, Executive South Dakota Humanities Council music and culture. These grants Director, South Dakota Humanities grant is an investment in the cultural ensure that both the South Dakota Council, commented on the and musical heritage of South Symphony Orchestra and the Conservation importance of the collaborative Dakota. Lakota musicians with whom we Continued from Page 5 nature of this project, “The South Thanks to these grants, the are working can be keepers of our and clean in urban areas, and Dakota Humanities Council is Lakota Music Project will return to traditions, so that the heritage of making historic investments in large thrilled to integrate the talents of Crazy Horse Memorial this fall for both cultures will not be lost.” landscapes such as the Everglades. The initiative is empowering by the Johns Hopkins Center for outside of New Mexico,” stated Echo catalyst in our ability to expand our locally-led conservation and outdoor American Indian Health, significant Hawk. soccer programming outside of New recreation efforts, from supporting improvements in physical fitness and The expansion of soccer Mexico. We hope the support to the working landscapes of the health were found among children programming to tribal communities expand our brand of evidence-based Dakota Grasslands and the Flint participating in the NB3 soccer outside New Mexico is a landmark soccer programming and strategic Hills in Kansas, to designating the program. “The encouraging results step in the development of the NB3 partnerships in Indian Country will Fort Monroe National Monument in identified by Johns Hopkins and Foundation’s mission. According to grow among tribes, communities Virginia, to countless other success the ongoing success of the NB3 Echo Hawk, “Our partnership with and other types of organizations stories across the country. programming at San Felipe Pueblo ITS to launch programming outside and investors,” explained Echo has provided the impetus for the of New Mexico is a vitally important Hawk. The health epidemic facing NB3 Foundation to invest in soccer step in our work. The Nike N7 Native American children is dire and as vehicle to help fight obesity and Fund, a major supporter of both there has never been a greater need diabetes among Native youth in and NB3 and ITS, has also been a huge or more important time to come Page 12 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012

that a hearing will held at the You are required to be at the Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Tribal Court, Agency Village, hearing. Upon request, the Judge South Dakota, on the 22nd OCSE Clerk will provide you ATTEST: day of March, 2012 at the with a copy of the Complaint Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as describing the matter. Court soon thereafter as possible. Dated this 24th day of February, 10-3tc You are required to be at the 2012 hearing. If you fail to appear BY THE ORDER OF THE SISSETON-WAHPETON a Warrant will be issued and COURT: OYATE Bond set at the amount of Michael T. Swallow, Presiding IN TRIBAL COURT the arrears. Upon request, Judge LAKE TRAVERSE the OCSE Clerk will provide ATTEST: RESERVATION you with a copy of the Motion Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SISSETON-WAHPETON the arrears. Upon request, LAKE TRAVERSE describing the matter. Court CASE NO. CS: 06-229 OYATE the OCSE Clerk will provide RESERVATION Dated this 23rd day of February, 10-3tc SWOCSE/Jennifer Owen, IN TRIBAL COURT you with a copy of the Motion STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA 2012 PLAINTIFF LAKE TRAVERSE describing the matter. CASE NO. CS: 11-068 BY THE ORDER OF THE SISSETON-WAHPETON VS. RESERVATION Dated this 22nd day of February, SWOCSE/Vera DuMarce, COURT: OYATE FRANKLIN KEEBLE, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA 2012 PLAINTIFF Michael T. Swallow, Presiding IN TRIBAL COURT DEFENDANT CASE NO. CS: D-12-167-005 BY THE ORDER OF THE VS. Judge LAKE TRAVERSE ORDER OF PUBLICATION & In the matter of the change of COURT: BRITTANY DUMARCE, ATTEST: RESERVATION NOTICE OF HEARING name of ELVIS KENNETH Michael T. Swallow, Presiding DEFENDANT Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA It is hereby Ordered that due to ORTLEY, Petitioner. Judge ORDER OF PUBLICATION & Court CASE NO. CS: 12-019 the inability of the Plaintiff ORDER FOR AND ATTEST: NOTICE OF HEARING 10-3tc SWOCSE/Nicki Crawford, to locate the Defendant that NOTICE OF HEARING Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of It is hereby Ordered that due to PLAINTIFF Notice by Publication is NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Court the inability of the Plaintiff SISSETON-WAHPETON VS. hereby provided for a Motion that Petitioner’s request 10-3tc to locate the Defendant that OYATE LINDSEY WHITE, to Show Cause for Failure to for a change of name from Notice by Publication is IN TRIBAL COURT DEFENDANT Pay Child Support and Notice ELVIS KENNETH ORTLEY SISSETON-WAHPETON hereby provided for a Motion LAKE TRAVERSE ORDER OF PUBLICATION & of Hearing is hereby provided to ELVIS KENNETH RED OYATE to Show Cause for Failure to RESERVATION NOTICE OF HEARING that a hearing will held at the BEAR, shall be hear before IN TRIBAL COURT Pay Child Support and Notice STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA It is hereby Ordered that due to Tribal Court, Agency Village, the Honorable B.J. Jones, LAKE TRAVERSE of Hearing is hereby provided CASE NO. CS: 12-023 the inability of the Plaintiff South Dakota, on the 23rd Judge of the Tribal Court, in RESERVATION that a hearing will held at the SWOCSE/Missy Renville, to locate the Defendant day of March, 2012 at the the Courtroom of the Sisseton- STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA H&HS Bldg., Rm. S-2, Agency PLAINTIFF that Notice by Publication hour of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as Wahpeton Tribal Court at CASE NO. CS: 07-132 Village, South Dakota, on the VS. is hereby provided for a soon thereafter as possible. Agency Village, SD at 3:30 SWOCSE/Mary Goette, 21st day of March, 2012 at the SHELBY RENVILLE, Complaint to Establish Child You are required to be at the P.M. on the 28th day of March PLAINTIFF hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as DEFENDANT Support and Notice of Hearing hearing. If you fail to appear 2012. VS. soon thereafter as possible. ORDER OF PUBLICATION & is hereby provided that a a Warrant will be issued and Dated this 2nd day of March AMANDA LUFKINS, You are required to be at the NOTICE OF HEARING hearing will held at the Tribal Bond set at the amount of 2012. DEFENDANT hearing. If you fail to appear It is hereby Ordered that due to Court, Agency Village, South the arrears. Upon request, BY THE COURT: ORDER OF PUBLICATION & a Warrant will be issued and the inability of the Plaintiff Dakota, on the 23rd day of the OCSE Clerk will provide B.J. Jones, Chief Judge NOTICE OF HEARING Bond set at the amount of to locate the Defendant March, 2012 at the hour of you with a copy of the Motion ATTEST: It is hereby Ordered that due to the arrears. Upon request, that Notice by Publication 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon describing the matter. Lois Kohl, Clerk of Court the inability of the Plaintiff the OCSE Clerk will provide is hereby provided for a thereafter as possible. Dated this 24th day of February, 10-4tc to locate the Defendant that you with a copy of the Motion Complaint to Establish Child You are required to be at the 2012 Notice by Publication is describing the matter. Support and Notice of Hearing hearing. Upon request, the BY THE ORDER OF THE SISSETON-WAHPETON hereby provided for a Motion Dated this 22nd day of February, is hereby provided that a OCSE Clerk will provide you COURT: OYATE to Show Cause for Failure to 2012 hearing will held at the Tribal with a copy of the Complaint Michael T. Swallow, Presiding IN TRIBAL COURT Pay Child Support and Notice BY THE ORDER OF THE Court, Agency Village, South describing the matter. Judge LAKE TRAVERSE of Hearing is hereby provided COURT: Dakota, on the 23rd day of Dated this 24th day of February, ATTEST: RESERVATION that a hearing will held at the Michael T. Swallow, Presiding March, 2012 at the hour of 2012 Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA H&HS Bldg., Rm. S-2, Agency Judge 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon BY THE ORDER OF THE Court CASE NO. CS: 10-085 Village, South Dakota, on the ATTEST: thereafter as possible. COURT: 10-3tc SWOCSE/Trinie Seaboy, 21st day of March, 2012 at the Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of PLAINTIFF hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as Court VS. soon thereafter as possible. 10-3tc the non-renewal of Burton’s lease. when they return home with IVER CAMPBELL, You are required to be at the DOJ settles Under the consent decree, mobility impairments or other DEFENDANT hearing. If you fail to appear SISSETON-WAHPETON disability which was entered by the U.S. conditions,” said John Trasviña, ORDER OF PUBLICATION & a Warrant will be issued and OYATE District Court in Utah, the Department of Housing and Urban NOTICE OF HEARING Bond set at the amount of IN TRIBAL COURT discrimination defendants will pay $20,000 Development (HUD) Assistant It is hereby Ordered that due to the arrears. Upon request, LAKE TRAVERSE in monetary relief to Burton. Secretary for Fair Housing and the inability of the Plaintiff the OCSE Clerk will provide RESERVATION case involving to locate the Defendant that you with a copy of the Motion STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Additionally, the defendants will Equal Opportunity. “HUD and the Notice by Publication is describing the matter. CASE NO. I: 11-018 disabled attend fair housing training; Department of Justice are committed hereby provided for a Motion Dated this 22nd day of February, SWOCSE/Lisa Sly, PLAINTIFF implement a new reasonable to enforcing the Fair Housing Act to Show Cause for Failure to 2012 VS. Veteran accommodation policy that does and ensuring that housing providers Pay Child Support and Notice BY THE ORDER OF THE JOHNNY DEMARRIAS Washington, DC – Feb. 27, not charge pet fees to owners of grant people with disabilities of Hearing is hereby provided COURT: LABATTE, DEFENDANT 2012 – The Justice Department service or assistance animals and reasonable accommodations.” that a hearing will held at the Michael T. Swallow, Presiding ORDER OF PUBLICATION & today announced a $20,000 consent does not require them to purchase The lawsuit arose as a result H&HS Bldg., Rm. S-2, Agency Judge NOTICE OF HEARING decree that resolves a lawsuit liability insurance; and comply with of a complaint filed by Burton with Village, South Dakota, on the ATTEST: It is hereby Ordered that due to alleging that a Park City, Utah, notice, monitoring and reporting HUD. After an investigation of the 21st day of March, 2012 at the Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of the inability of the Plaintiff condominium association and its requirements. complaint, HUD issued a charge of hour of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as Court to locate the Defendant that management company violated soon thereafter as possible. 10-3tc Notice by Publication is “In this case, a combat veteran discrimination, and the Fox Point at You are required to be at the hereby provided for a Motion the Fair Housing Act by refusing was denied an assistance animal Redstone Association elected to have hearing. If you fail to appear SISSETON-WAHPETON to Show Cause for Failure to to grant a resident’s request for a for his disability,” said Thomas E. the case heard in federal court. a Warrant will be issued and OYATE Pay Child Support and Notice reasonable accommodation. Perez, Assistant Attorney General The federal Fair Housing Act Bond set at the amount of IN TRIBAL COURT of Hearing is hereby provided The lawsuit, filed on Nov. 21, for the Civil Rights Division. “We prohibits discrimination in housing the arrears. Upon request, LAKE TRAVERSE that a hearing will held at the 2011, in U.S. District Court for the are pleased that this settlement will based on race, color, religion, the OCSE Clerk will provide RESERVATION Tribal Court, Agency Village, District of Utah, alleges that the compensate Mr. Burton and protect national origin, sex, disability and you with a copy of the Motion STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota, on the 22nd Fox Point at Redstone Association, the housing rights of others who familial status. More information describing the matter. CASE NO. 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We will victims of housing discrimination can Judge ORDER OF PUBLICATION & Bond set at the amount of combat veteran of the first Gulf continue to work to ensure that call the Housing Discrimination Tip ATTEST: NOTICE OF HEARING the arrears. Upon request, War, could keep a small dog in the disabled veterans are not denied Line at 1-800-896-7743, email the Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of It is hereby Ordered that due to the OCSE Clerk will provide condominium he rented to help him accommodations they need to Justice Department at fairhousing@ Court the inability of the Plaintiff you with a copy of the Motion cope with the effects of depression live independently,” said David usdoj.gov or contact HUD at 1-800- 10-3tc to locate the Defendant that describing the matter. and anxiety disorder. The lawsuit B. Barlow, U.S. Attorney for the 669-9777. Notice by Publication is Dated this 23rd day of February, further alleges that the defendants District of Utah. 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The IRS with Senate Finance Chairman Max like China and Vietnam would keep our farmers producing, our areas where broadband service is IRS e-file. IRS e-file is approaching Withholding Calculator at IRS.gov Baucus (D-Mont.) to ensure that have been exempt from important families fed, and our country an least likely to be available. Each of 1 billion returns processed safely and will help you ensure that you don’t American businesses have the ability trade enforcement rules designed international leader in agricultural these programs helps meet President securely. If you owe taxes, you have have too much or too little income to challenge unfair trade practices to combat unfair subsidies. Our exports. That’s a strategy I applaud.” Obama’s objective to grow the payment options to file immediately tax withheld from your pay. by reinstating the U.S. Commerce legislation is important to businesses Dr. Woteki attended the signing economy by out-building and out- and pay by the tax deadline. Best of Request a payment agreement. Department’s ability to apply duties all across the country, particularly ceremony on behalf of REE. educating the competition. all, combine e-file with direct deposit Paying your taxes in full and on to imports of heavily subsidized manufacturers in South Dakota USDA Rural Development, the The American Association and you get your refund in as few as time avoids unnecessary penalties products from so-called “non-market that will now be able to continue American Association of Community of Community Colleges is a non- 10 days. and interest. However, if you cannot economies,” including China and competing on a level playing field Colleges (AACC) and the Rural profit organization representing Check the status of your tax pay your balance in full you may be Vietnam. Without Congressional with foreign producers receiving Community College Association almost 1,200 two-year, associate refund. Whether you chose direct eligible to use the Online Payment action, a recent court decision significant government subsidies. (RCCA) will share resources and degree-granting institutions and deposit or asked IRS to mail you a Agreement Application to request an would have nullified the Commerce “I will continue to push expertise to increase educational more than 11 million students. It check, you can check the status of installment agreement. Department’s ability to apply these the Obama Administration to and training opportunities for rural was founded in 1920 for charitable your refund through “Where’s my Get information about the trade enforcement mechanisms. aggressively open new markets residents. Tonsager said the Obama and educational purposes to Refund?” at IRS.gov. latest tax law changes. Learn about The Baucus/Thune legislation, to expand trade opportunities, Administration and USDA continues support the nation’s community Find out how to make tax law changes that may affect introduced on February 29, 2012, especially for South Dakota’s to recognize the importance of colleges. The Rural Community payments electronically. You can your tax return. Special sections passed with large bipartisan agricultural products. At the higher education in providing College Association is a non-profit authorize an electronic funds of the Web site highlight changes majorities in the House and the same time, however, I believe it businesses with the highly skilled organization that helps colleges withdrawal, use a credit or debit that affect individual or business Senate in less than two weeks and is important that we enforce our employees they need to create partner with their communities to card, or enroll in the U.S. Treasury’s taxpayers. was signed into law by President trade laws to make sure our trading economic opportunities, and this improve education access and local Electronic Federal Tax Payment Remember the address of the Barack Obama yesterday, March 13, partners are playing by the rules.” MOU furthers that effort. economic conditions. System to pay your federal taxes. official IRS Web site is www.irs.gov. 2012. The agreement, formally Since taking office, President Electronic payment options are a Taxpayers can get free help with referred to as a Memorandum of Obama’s Administration has taken convenient, safe and secure way to budgeting and tax preparation by Understanding (MOU), spells out historic steps to improve the lives pay taxes. contacting NESDCAP at 1-888- ways the colleges and USDA will of rural Americans, put people Find out if you qualify for 202-4855. NESDCAP’s services are work together to provide training back to work and build thriving the Earned Income Tax Credit. available to residents of northeast opportunities to rural residents. economies in rural communities. EITC is a tax credit for people who South Dakota. NESDCAP is an The MOU calls for the From proposing the American earned less than $49,000. Find out Equal Opportunity Organization. March 8, 2012 – United grand jury on February 22, 2012, participants to: Jobs Act to establishing the first- Boomer Babble - Thoughts at Large – States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson for Intoxicants Possessed Unlawfully § Establish working groups ever White House Rural Council announced that several individuals in Indian Country and Dispensing to coordinate Rural Development’s – chaired by Agriculture Secretary from the Pine Ridge Indian Intoxicants in Indian Country. financial and technical resources with Tom Vilsack – the President is private sources of assistance to better committed to a smarter use of Reservation have been indicted by Each appeared before United By John Chicoine He said he’s thinking outside the help rural educational institutions; existing Federal resources to foster a federal grand jury for possessing States Magistrate Judge Veronica This column isn’t meant to be box. Some agree, some think he fell § Develop outreach and sustainable economic prosperity and and selling intoxicating liquor to L. Duffy on February 24, 2012, political. On the Boomer Babble off the box onto his head. technical assistance models for rural ensure the government is a strong other people on the reservation in and each pled not guilty to the Comedy Talk Radio Show, Sunday I got thinking outside the box educational institutions; partner for businesses, entrepreneurs December 2011. The indictments indictments. The maximum evenings we try not to discuss he was thinking outside of. The § Co-sponsor events such as and working families in rural were a result of a joint Oglala penalty upon conviction is one year politics. If the subject comes up, we $40,000 could be just the thing our conferences, seminars, webinars and communities. Sioux Tribe Department of Public imprisonment and/or a $100,000 try to be equal opportunity, unbiased high school kids need for them to other networking events; USDA, through its Rural Safety and Bureau of Indian Affairs, fine for each charge. The charges bashers. go into the math and science fields. § Hold joint events to identify Development mission area, Office of Justice Services operation are merely accusations, and each But I would like to share We could start sending 95% of our and remove potential barriers to administers and manages targeting “bootlegging” on the defendant is presumed innocent until a few thoughts about the 2012 high school graduates into those resources or services. housing, business and community reservation. and unless proven guilty. South Dakota Legislative session. fields. Even the dummies might start The agreement, signed by infrastructure and facility programs Marnie Water, a/k/a Marnie The investigation is being First, teachers are upset. They’re so hitting the books. Under Secretary Tonsager is another through a national network of state Waters, a/k/a Marnie Water Eagle conducted by the Oglala Sioux Tribe upset that if you’re a legislator and Those new teachers could step in a continued effort by Rural and local offices. Rural Development Bull, Darrell Spotted Elk, Sr., Florine Department of Public Safety and the you see a teacher walking down take the extra $8,000 per year and Development to assist rural colleges has an active portfolio of more Chipps, a/k/a Florine Conquering Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of the street toward you, you’d best buy some hot clothes. They could through its programs. Earlier today than $165 billion in loans and loan Bear, Merle Leighton, Sr., and Julia Justice Services. Separate trials are hightail it across the street. They’re buy a BMW. First day of school, at a White House Rural Council guarantees. These programs are Marie Lamont, a/k/a Marie Lamont scheduled for May 1, 2012. mad because Governor Dennis new math/science teacher pulls up briefing, Deputy Under Secretary for designed to improve the economic were each indicted by a federal Daugaard and the legislators want in a BMW, gets out looking like a Rural Development Doug O’Brien stability of rural communities, to discontinue tenure. You know job model from GQ or Cosmopolitan discuss the importance of community businesses, residents, farmers and security. magazine. Those kids are going to colleges to supporting the economy ranchers and improve the quality of It could be worse. Look at the go, “Sweet, I want to be whatever of rural America. life in rural America. poor muskrat in South Dakota. they are.” I mean really, the History Tonsager noted that through The legislators want to shoot them. teacher drives up in an 89 Ford Washington, DC – March prosperity in rural communities. Think how they feel. Talk about Fiesta. The English teacher wears 2, 2012 – Officials from USDA “We need well-trained and having a bad legislative session. The those sport coats that have patches Rural Development today signed properly educated students to crazy legislators; maybe teachers on the sleeves. You think kids today an agreement compete and win in came out better than they thought. want that? No way. (MOU) with rural the world market Or think of the buffalo in South I can feel the teacher’s pain community colleges and build a strong Dakota. That big lump of obstinate here. The Governor is trying to Don’t wait in line, go online. Unlimited access - get answers to strengthen the economy,” said critter that stands around looking lead us into a brave new world. I Point and click your way through 24 hours a day seven days a week. If rural economy by Dallas Tonsager, bored. It’s got to be a cousin to the understand both sides. Wait, I’m the tax season. All you need is you find yourself working on your increasing rural Under Secretary for cat. It may be easier to herd than a sounding like a politician now. a computer and Internet access tax return over the weekend, there’s residents’ access to Rural Development. cat however; if you asked all those Boomer Babble - “Thoughts at because the IRS website has a wealth no need to wait to get a form or skills training and “This agreement buffalo herders out at Custer, they Large” are written by the Boomer of free information and online tax an answer to a question – visit the higher education, an calls for rural may disagree. But the buffalo is Babble Guys, Charles Doug and support. Here are the top 10 reasons IRS Web site anytime. IRS.gov is outcome of the White House Rural community colleges and USDA being elevated in stature to a state John with occasional help from to visit IRS.gov. accessible all day, every day. Council to better coordinate federal to work together more closely to mascot. Sort of like permanent friends. The Boomer Babble radio Use Free File: Let Free File resources to promote economic improve the accessibility and quality tenure for the buffalo. show is broadcast on WNAX 570 do the hard work for you with Back to Governor Daugaard Sunday evenings at 5:00. Visit us at brand-name tax software or online and the legislators. The Governor BoomerBabble.com. fillable forms. Everyone can find an wants to give $40,000 over 5 years option to prepare their tax return to new math and science teachers. and e-file it for free. If you made

Deadline for receipt of copy to be considered Agency Village, S.D. K & K C-Store Watertown, S.D. Agency Village C-Store Stillson Service Dakota Sioux Casino Gift for publication as an Open letter to the Oyate is SWO Tribal Headquarters Pearson Rexall Shop 10:00 a.m. Thursday. SWC Bookstore Teal’s Market Dakota Express C-Store Waubay, S.D. Deadline for receipt of all other copy to be New Effington, S.D. Browns Valley, Minn. Welch’s Grocery considered for publication as news or advertising Ceroll Grocery Browns Valley CENEX is 12:00 noon Friday. Wilmot, S.D. Sisseton, S.D. Liebe Drug Thank you to everyone for your cooperation. Dakota Connection Casino – Sota Staff Jemm’s Fuel Max Hankinson, N.D. Alco Store Dakota Magic C-Store Page 14 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012 NOTICE SWO-TERO will be offering CDL classes to all interested Tribal members. Classroom training will be held April 10-18, 2012. The classes By Jani No Heart study reported on naturalnews.com found that only will be held at the SWO-TERO office We’ve all seen items in the grocery store organic grapes contain the super-antioxidant compound conference room, 6-10 p.m. each night. labeled “organic,” and perhaps we’ve balked at their resveratrol, which scientists have been researching for Practice driving will begin April 19th, 2012. comparatively higher prices, too. Before dismissing its potential to retard the aging process in humans. There is no need to call and register, you organic foods as too hoity-toity for your taste and Resveratrol is naturally synthesized by grapes to protect need to just show up on the advertised days. budget, however, consider four facts about them that them from fungi and other harmful invaders, but when could have an impact on your health and future. First of conventionally farmed grapes are sprayed with pesticides, SWO TERO Office all, to be recognized as “organic,” a food product must the grapes no longer make it. be produced without the use of genetic modification Better Taste or chemical fertilizers or pesticides, and must promote This quality is debatable. Generally speaking, healthy food to Native American sustainable farming methods. In the United States, however, organic produce wins the taste test according senior community members, while organically produced meat and dairy must be raised to polls like the one published on foodnavigator.com. Of Notices also supporting local food producers Buffalo Lake District Members without the use of synthetic growth hormones or the 813 participants, 72% preferred organic fruits and and the local economy. antibiotics. vegetables, citing “no chemical taste” and “fuller flavor” To learn more about the Sisseton Wahpeton College Board Little to No Toxic Residue as their main reasons. I can tell you this much…my cat grant application and eligibility The District has an opening for the SWC representative We know that Chester was as unbiased requirements, please visit www. for the District. The deadline to submit your name conventionally grown as any individual could be, firstnations.org/node/220. will be Sunday, March 25th at noon to the District foods consistently contain and he knew the difference About AARP Foundation Secretary. residues of pesticides that between organic and non- AARP Foundation is working Regular District Meeting may be harmful. Some organic milk, avoiding the to win back opportunity for 865 pesticide active ingredients are now registered with latter completely. struggling Americans 50+ by March 25, 2012 the Environmental Protection Agency, and thousands Environmentally Friendly being a force for change on the Noon Meal of products containing them are used in conventional A 22-year study at Cornell University found that most serious issues they face today: 1:00 p.m. Meeting farming to kill insects and other agricultural pests. Many raising crops organically produces the same yields of corn housing, hunger, income and All Boards and Committees must bring ten copies of of these chemicals have been implicated in cancers, and soybeans as does conventional farming, but uses 30 isolation. By coordinating responses their report. nervous system disorders, and other serious diseases, say percent less energy, less water, and no toxic chemicals. to these issues on all four fronts countless medical experts including well-known author The study also found that organic farming conserved at once, and supporting them District Executive Numbers and physician Dr. Andrew Weil. more water in the soil, caused less erosion, maintained with vigorous legal advocacy, the District Chairman/Dickey Johnson - 268-1049 Higher Nutritive Value soil quality, and conserved more biological resources than Foundation serves the unique needs Councilman Louie Johnson - 268-2258 Organically grown fruits and vegetables appear conventional farming. of those 50+ while working with Vice-chairman John Lincoln - 927-9095 to have higher levels of vitamins, minerals and other I’m not suggesting that a person should strictly local organizations nationwide to Treasurer Sara Bravebull - 268-2005 nutrients than conventionally grown foods. A study avoid conventionally processed foods-not at all. But reach more people, work more Secretary Lisa Red Wing - 268-0724 published in the Feb. 26, 2003 Journal of Agricultural why not do yourself a healthy favor and occasionally efficiently and make resources go and Food Chemistry found that levels of antioxidants try organic fruits and vegetables, particularly those further. AARP Foundation is a in organic corn were 58.5 percent higher than those vulnerable to pesticide residues like berries, apples and charitable affiliate of AARP. Learn of the assets they own – be they The next step is shopping. This in conventionally grown corn and that antioxidant lettuces? Avocadoes, onions, pineapple, bananas and more at www.aarpfoundation.org. land, human potential, cultural can be done either locally, by mail, or levels in organically grown strawberries were about 19 broccoli, on the other hand, are far less likely to be About First Nations Development heritage, or natural resources – and on-line. Garden centers are located percent higher than they were in conventionally grown contaminated with pesticides, according to information Institute to establish new assets for ensuring in most larger communities. Spring strawberries. Data released in 2005 by the Organic provided by the Environmental Working Group. For more than thirty years, the long-term vitality of Native also brings out temporary garden Consumers Association showed that on average, the ***** using a three-pronged strategy of American communities. First centers in all kinds of local retailers. organic crops studied contained about one-third higher Jani No Heart graduated from New York’s Institute educating grassroots practitioners, Nations serves rural and reservation- There are many reputable seed antioxidant content than comparable conventional for Integrated Nutrition in 2008 and is certified through advocating for systemic change, and based Native American communities catalogs, and they often have an on- produce. It also noted that levels of specific vitamins Columbia University as a holistic health counselor. capitalizing Indian communities, throughout the United States. line presence. and other health-protective compounds in organic Currently she manages the produce department of Teal’s First Nations has been working to For more information about First Some seeds can be started foods were up to three times those found in matched Market in Sisseton. restore Native American control and Nations, visit www.firstnations.org. directly outside; some need to be samples of conventional foods. Similarly, a fascinating culturally-compatible stewardship germinated inside before going into their final location. Lots are aged 55 and older. Other studies Ripple Effect - more information about starting conducted by the National Resource seeds indoors can be found on the Center on Native American aging Creating an Urban garden University of Minnesota Extension note that Native American seniors Even if you’ve never gardened space?” Tomatoes, for example, are web site, www.extension.umn.edu/ suffer from higher rates of obesity, before or have a less-than-ideal more manageable than corn in small distribution/horticulture/M1245. Longmont, CO – March 8, to tribes or organizations in the diabetes and other negative health space, you, too, can create your spaces. html. 2012 – First Nations Development states of Arizona, Louisiana, New indicators when compared to other own little garden for vegetables Next, decide what tools and If you don’t need to germinate Institute (First Nations) received Mexico and Oklahoma working senior groups in the United States. and flowers, creating a space that supplies you’ll need. For example, do them indoors, you should wait until a $187,660 grant from AARP toward this end. “The high rate of poverty is friendly for wildlife and growing you need seeds or plants, soil, shovel, the danger of frost is over before Foundation to support its Native National statistics document amongst seniors in many Native vegetables that taste much better planters? Do you need supplies to planting or setting plants in the soil. American Food Security project. that Native Americans continue American communities, combined than what you find in a supermarket. germinate seeds indoors? Can you If a late frost happens, be sure to The Native American Food Security to experience high rates of poverty with negative health statistics, There is a great deal of repurpose something you’ve already cover tender young plants. project will support contributing to significant clearly demonstrate the need for this information available from your local got? Megan Blevins shows how to Last is what may be the the efforts of Native food insecurity in project to eliminate food insecurity county extension service and on- make markers out of cotton swabs, hardest part—wait. Water, weed, American tribes many Native American among Native American elders,” line sites you can refer to if you’ve old corks, and bits of paper for the and fertilize as necessary, and wait or organizations communities. According said Michael E. Roberts, President never gardened before. Sites to plants she’s germinating in her blog for your delicious home-grown working to eliminate to the most recent of First Nations. “This project will check out include Gardening Know at http://blog.nwf.org/2012/02/ vegetables to be ready to pick or for food insecurity American Community help support elders who are vital to How (ww.gardeningknowhow.com/ take-a-leap-how-to-build-an-urban- your beautiful flowers to bloom. among senior Survey, about 26% of the health and well-being of Native urban), Urban Garden Help, (www. garden-no-experience-necessary/. Until the next Ripple Effect, populations in American Indians live American communities.” urbangardeninghelp.com), and Native American at or below the poverty As a result of the grant from Urban Organic Gardener (www. communities. First line. The same survey AARP Foundation, the Native urbanorganicgardener.com). The POSITION OPENINGS FOR Nations will award up to five grants, indicates that roughly 12% of all American Food Security project National Wildlife Foundation’s WOODROW WILSON KEEBLE will allow First Nations to support ranging from $20,000 to $25,000, Native Americans living in poverty Garden for Wildlife program (www. MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CENTER organizations looking to increase nwf.org/Get-Outside/Outdoor- food security among Native Activities/Garden-for-Wildlife/ Current Posted Positions: Fed up with Council? American seniors. Specifically, the Create-a-Habitat.aspx) also has 1. Purchasing Agent - Opens 3/02/2012 - Closes Meeting Wednesday, March 21st project will support organizations information on urban gardening and 3/15/2012 and Native nations working to links to urban gardening blogs. Note: This position is posted on: www.usajobs.gov or 6:00 p.m. at 4H Building Sisseton. develop or expand locally-controlled The first step is evaluating what www.ihs.gov websites. There is a workstation set Doors will open at 5:00. and locally-based food systems, kind of space you have, either inside up for public use to apply for these positions. It Dave Flute emphasizing locally grown and or outside. Other things to evaluate is located in the Administration Department at the healthy foods. Projects will provide Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux include the amount and kind of WWK Memorial Health Care Center. sunlight your space gets or whether For assistance or questions on any of the above you will use an indoor lamp. position you can contact Leslie Hewitt or Lauren The next step is planning. Robertson in Administration at 698-7606. Or, you First, decide what kind of plants and veggies you want to grow. can also stop in at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Questions to ask yourself include, Memorial Health Care Center. “What vegetables do you eat most This advertisement is placed and paid for by the often? Can they be grown in a small Sisseton-Wahpeton TERO office. Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Job Openings The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe is seeking to fill the following positions:

Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse, Elderly Affairs Program (Part-time) Cook, Head Start 3 - Teacher Aide, Head Start Lead Teacher, Head Start. (Position requires AA degree in Early Childhood, starting wage 12.00 per hour)

Closing Date: March 30th 2012 at 04:30 PM All interested applicants may obtain application and job description information at the Human Resource Department of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. You may contact Arnold Williams at (605) 698-3911 ext. 112. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 15 Hotel Department: Room/ Laundry Attendant (3 Full- Time) Rotating Security Department: Officer (1 Full Time) Rotating Table Games Department: Technician (1 Full-Time) Rotating Closing Date: March 23rd, 2012 at 4 pm Starting Wage: D.O.E. High School diploma or G.E.D. required for most positions. application to: Human Two identification documents Resources Department required upon hire. Dakota Connection Casino, If interested please submit 46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton, REWARD application to Human SD 57262. MISSING GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY Resources Department, 16849 (4 MONTHS OLD) 102nd Street SE, Hankinson Dakota Connection Casino ND 58041. Job Opening For complete Job Description Cage Department: Shift The Red River Basin Commission of Nursing, and Patient contact Amanda Adams Safety/Quality Coordinator. Supervisor (1) full-time, (RRBC). at 701-634-3000 ext. 557. rotating shifts, day, swing, ***** Coordinates Board of Indian Preference will Directors activities and weekends & holidays. The RRBC is a grassroots apply/EEO. (Please Provide Excellent customer meetings, prepares board Tribal Enrollment.) Must organization that is a chartered packets, attends meetings service skills, excellent not-for-profit corporation under be licensable by the SWO communication skills. and records minutes. Support Gaming Commission. the provisions of Manitoba, various committees as Appropriate dress code; North Dakota, Minnesota, and requested. Assures ongoing the ability to work under Dakota Connection Casino pressure. Excellent Math South Dakota law. Our offices in credentialing of provider-level Job Opening Moorhead, MN and Winnipeg, staff. Qualifications include Skills, Basic Computer Security Department: Officer (1) Skills, Knowledge of basic MB can be reached at 218-291- AA degree in business, full-time, rotating/alternating healthcare administration or office equipment. At least 2 0422 and 204-982-7254, or you shifts, day, swing, graveyard, years of previous experience can check out our website at www. related field and a minimum weekends & holidays. Mobility of 3 years experience as in the cage department, or throughout the facility 45% My German Shepherd puppy disappeared from my home on the redriverbasincommission.org. an executive assistance. 1 year previous supervisor percent of time; will be experience. Ability to lift 50 evening of Saturday March 13, 2012 on Hwy 10 and Eastman Road. Must be proficient in MS stooping, bending, walking for Trading post ads office applications, strong lbs. Must be at least 18 years He is black and tan and all four legs are tan. long periods of time, able to old, must have a High school If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call me Continued from Page 16 communication skills, lift up to 40 pounds, computer and have the ability to diploma or GED. Must be at 605-698-3922 or 605-268-3359. skills required for report able to obtain a Key License. Applicants may obtain maintain confidentiality of Thank You. writing. Will be exposed to Opening date: Thursday, March application at the Agency all proprietary information Valerie Renville and family. noise and tobacco smoke. 15, 2012 Village C-store. and organizational activities. Appropriate dress code. Must Closing date: Wednesday, 12-2tc Salary dependent on be at least 18 years old. Must experience. March 21, 2012 @ 4:00 p.m. have High School Diploma/ Indian preference will apply/ Coteau des Prairies Hospital Applicants must submit a cover G.E.D. Must be able to obtain EEO Employer. Notice Position Opening letter and resume to: Human a Key License. Apply with the Human Old Agency District Members Administrative Assistant to CEO. Resources Department, Opening Date: Thursday, March Resources Department, call Full-time. Coteau des Prairies Hospital Regular District Meeting 15, 2012 or write for job description. This position is responsible and Clinic, 205 Orchard Closing Date: Wednesday, March Submit application March 26, 2012 for providing a variety of Drive, Sisseton, SD 57262, 21, 2012 @ 4:00 p.m. to: Human Resources 6:00 p.m. administrative support duties [email protected]. EOE. Indian preference will apply/EEO Department Dakota to the executive leadership 12-2tc Employer. Connection Casino, 46102 SD team including the CEO, Apply with the Human Resources Hwy 10, Sisseton, SD 57262. Director of Human Resources, Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel Department, call or write Director of Finance, Director Job Openings for job description. Submit Attention Lake Traverse District Members Notices The following Boards have vacancies: SWHA Big Coulee District Members Attention Representative; TER”O; OEP or EPAC; and Lake Traverse District Members Tiospa Zina Tribal School Board (must be a Special District Meeting cancelled The Regular Meeting for March will be held on parent or a legal guardian of child/ren). Special Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Please submit letters of intent to Peggy King, 20th has been cancelled Lake Traverse District Center. District Coordinator by close of business 4:30 Regular District Meeting All Boards and Committees are asked to give oral p.m. March 28, 2012. Thursday, March 22, 2012 reports and bring their written reports to the These positions will be voted on at the Regular 6:00 p.m. meeting. District Meeting on March 29, 2012. Page 16 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, March 21, 2012 Dakota Monument Roberts County

*A ny Size National Bank *Any Shape 5 East Maple St. *A ny Price Sisseton, S.D. Cody’s Phone 698-7621 Sanitation www.rcnbank.com CHAD BALLHAGEN Loans, Checking & (Formerly Langagers) Local Representative Tribal member owned/ 13193 – 468th Ave. – Wilmot, SD Savings Accounts Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate TERO certified 605-938-4836 And other Job Openings Call Cody for Rural or 800-630-1788 Bank Services Bring Us Your Memories The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Residential Pickup, Member FDIC And We Will Make Them Equal Housing Lender Tribe is seeking to fill the Dumpsters Last Forever following positions: Cell 605-290-5698 Registered Nurse/Licensed Home 605- 698 - 4417 Practical Nurse, Elderly Affairs Program NEED EMBROIDERY? SCHULZ LD Enterprises (Part-time) Cook, Head Start *In house logo specialist 3- Teacher Aide, Head Start INSURANCE *Affordable custom Lead Teacher, Head Start. embroidery Our Family Insuring INSURANCE AMAZING *No minimum order on (Position requires AA degree STITCHES R US embroidery in Early Childhood, starting Your Family *Volume discounts available wage 12.00 per hour) 612 Veterans Ave. – P.O. Box 167 24 N. Broadway – P.O. Box 1194 *Accept screen printing and other pro- Preston Fryer – Jeff Fryer, Owners Closing Date: March 30th 2012 Sisseton, SD 57262 Watertown, SD 57201 motional items 605.698.3130 605.886.1525 Located at Lake Traverse, SD 2009 SD Hwy 10 – Sisseton, SD at 04:30 PM 800.423.3906 877.886.1525 Larry & Deb Halbert, Owners Fax 605.698-7603 Fax 605.886.1922 (605) 698-4585 All interested applicants may Shop: (605) 694-2848 Open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday obtain application and job Auto ~ Farm ~ Home ~ Commercial ~ Life ~ Medicare Supplement Cell: (605) 237-3124 description information at the Long Term Nursing Care ~ Health & Group Health [email protected] Human Resource Department strategies and implement certification). Qualifications: directly to the District of the Sisseton-Wahpeton administrative processes High School Diploma or GED. Executives. Responsibilities Oyate. You may contact with Tribal Government. Open to applicants on an People friendly is a MUST; Arnold Williams at (605) 698- Deliver profitability with ongoing basis we service 1200 MEMBERS 3911 ext. 112. existing tribal non-gaming Vacancy: Middle School Lead plus our YOUTH Office for-profit, organizations as an Teacher Qualifications: courtesy is necessary and Dakota Western Corp. accountable official and as a Master’s Degree as a South professional when serving our responsible over-site director. Dakota Certified School people Have people sign in Help Wanted 101 – 10th St. SW (Hwy 20) Watertown, SD SUPERVISION: Dakota Western Administrator with grade so they are assured we have Job Title: CEO/Project Manager Gently used box springs/mattress sets for sale – all sizes! Reports to: Council Manager, Agency C-Store level appropriate principal received their request Office Salary: DOE. Manager, and Fuel Inc. endorsement/s. Open Date: confidentiality is a must as SUMMARY: Manager. February 9, 2012. Closing this is office etiquette Will denial letters if Old Agency Old. Agency District Office Provide leadership and oversee Date: April 4, 2012 give applicants denial letters District is not helping with Assistant must promote tribal non-gaming for-profit Tiospa Zina Tribal School Vacancy: School Bus Driver if Old Agency District is not the request at that time a drug and alcohol free business operations to insure Employment Opportunities Starting Pay: $15.25 per hour helping with the request at Will carry out district office lifestyle Starting pay for this production efficiency, quality, (Must be 21+ years old): (Direct Experience will be that time Answering phone duties on. Friday afternoon’s position is $9.00 and will service, and cost effective Substitutes for the following: considered) Qualifications: calls and recording people while District Coordinator is receive a raise after 90 day management of resources. Teachers (completed CDL with passenger concerns and requests in. handing out cheeks issued probationary period. Develop a strategic plan Sub Teacher Training), endorsement and air brakes; a daily log Time stamping by District Executives The APPLICATIONS CAN BE to advance the company’s Paraprofessionals, required to complete an application requests for first District Office Assistant PICKED UP AT THE mission and objectives and Receptionist, Security, Bus annual School Bus Driver come first serve priority Filing will not tell people they will OLD AGENCY DISTRICT to promote profitability, Monitors, Food Services, certification. Open Date: documents in the proper file get help, this is the District CENTER. efficiencies, and growth as Custodians, and Bus Drivers October 14, 2011. Closing cabinets Getting documents Executives responsibility APPLICATIONS WILL BE a Tribal, government with (CDL with passenger Date: April 4, 2012. and requests ready for the and duties District Office TAKEN UNTIL MARCH 30, reliable revenue resources. endorsement and air brakes; Vacancy: School Bus Monitor District Executives weekly Assistant will only tell people 2012. Coordinate economic required to complete an Qualifications: High School meeting on Wednesday there application will be annual School Bus Driver Diploma or GED; First Aid Disburse assistance checks submitted to the District Agency Village and CPR certified. Open Date: on Friday afternoons if Executives for review of C-Store November 10, 2011. Closing applicants are approved and approval or denial District Job Openings Date: April 4, 2012 a check has been issued for Office Assistant will work 8 The Agency Village C-Store is Indian Preference employer. the district member The hours daily Monday - Friday seeking to fill the following All applicants are subject District. Coordinator will 8: am - 5: pm. District Office positions: Two part-time to a Background Check and not tell people they will get Assistant will be required evening cashiers, Pre-Employment Drug Test, help, this is the District to stay for the Old Agency Closing date: April 6, 2012 at 12 pursuant to SWSB policy. Executives responsibility and District Monthly meetings p.m. Please contact the HR office duties District Coordinator which usually begin at 6:00 High school diploma required. for further information: Siyo will only tell people there pm. The monthly regular $8.00 per hour starting wage. Peters, Human Resources application will be submitted scheduled meetings are the Open Until Filled. Director, Tiospa Zina Tribal to the District Executives for 3rd Monday of the month. If School, PO Box 719, #2 Tiospa review of approval or denial special meetings are held the Zina Dr., Agency Village, SD District Coordinator will Office Assistant is required Trading post ads 57262; Phone (605) 698-3953 work 8 hours daily Monday - to stay for the meetings Continued on Page 15 Ext. 208; Fax (605) 698-7686. Friday 8: am - 5: p.m. District coordinator will be required Old Agency District to stay for the Old Agency Job Openings District Monthly meetings DISTRICT MEMBERS ONLY which. usually begin at 6:00 Old Agency District HAS 2 JOB pm.. The monthly regular OPENINGS: DISTRICT scheduled meetings are the COORDINATOR AND 3rd Monday of the month, OFFICE ASSISTANT TO lf special meetings are held COORDINATOR. the Coordinator is required OLD AGENCY DISTRICT to stay for the meetings. Old COORDINATOR Will answer Agency District Coordinator must promote a drug and alcohol free lifestyle. Starting pay for this position is $12.50 and will receive a raise after 90 day probationary period. OLD AGENCY OFFICE ASSISTANT TO COORDINATOR Will answer directly to the District Minimum charge (20 words or less) $3 Executives Responsibilities Additional, each word add $.15 listed: People friendly is a MUST; we service 1200 Notice of Open Meetings MEMBERS plus our YOUTH Women’s Circle is dedicated to the empowerment of battered women Office courtesy is necessary and their children. If you or someone you know is a victim of and professional when serving domestic violence. Support group is available: our people Have people sign in so they are assured we Where: 417 Veterans Ave. in Sisseton have received their request Band show times: When: 10 a.m. on Monday Morning Office confidentiality is a must 3/23-24 Women’s Circle as this i.s office etiquette Will Friday & Saturday (8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.) give applicants denial letters Howie Gamber Shows are one-hour sets with 1/2 hour if Old Agency District is not (classic country) breaks helping with the request at 3/26, Monday (Some show times are specified) that time Answering phone Marv 6-10Nissel p.m. (polka) The Early Childhood Intervention Program provides calls and recording people concerns and requests in services to children from birth to 5 years---The (605) 698-4129 a daily log Time stamping critical years in a child’s development. or new toll-free number application requests for first Early intervention can enhance development and 1-888-200-4492 come first serve priority Filing reduce the effects of developmental delays. documents in the proper file Early intervention services are equally available to cabinets Will give applicants all. Contact information: Phone: 698-4400 Ext. 300; Fax: 698-4429; Email: [email protected] Announcement to parents of children enrolled: Due to cuts in the funding from Medicaide, the Early Childhood Intervention Program will be able to provide assistance for medical and dental appointments only to children with developmental delays or disabilities. Insurance and Trust not FDIC Insured.