PRESORTED STANDARD Inside this edition – Sota Per Copy U.S. POSTAGE Tribal Council authorizes assistance to North Dakota flood victims; Dakota Magic sends bottled water and food for PAID flood workers, as well as volunteer workers from staff; TZTS sends high school students to assist in sandbagging WILMOT, SD Chairman Selvage accepts CITGO heating assistance on behalf of Oyate households from Joseph Kennedy III PERMIT NO. 1 Postmaster: Change service requested Community-wide suicide prevention training coming to Sisseton DOJ to fund tribal programs targeting violence against women Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 ¢ ESDS Community Education Staff awarded OST Credential Contents – Time-Dated News/Do Not Delay Next week: One-year assessment of Roberts County Jail This edition mailed at Wilmot, SD on March 30, 2009 75 Women’s Circle to hold “Respect Works” Walk on April 8th
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Agency Village, SD – March 28, 2009 – SWO Tribal Oyate to help the flood victims. Mid-week last week, forecasters were saying the river The flood of 1897 reached 40.10 ft. Chairman Michael I. Selvage Sr. announced that the Sisseton- Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel sent pallets of bottled could reach 43 feet by Saturday. That did not happen; the crest For more information about on-going relief work in the Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Council has authorized assistance of water and food, including sandwiches, to help feed flood relief came to 40.80 ft. and then dropped to 40.69 ft. later in the Fargo community and elsewhere in the state, contact the N.D. $10,000 for the city of Fargo to help in its battle against the workers. And volunteers from among the casino staff have morning and 40.62 ft. during Flood Damage Recovery rising flood waters of the Red River and the aftermath. pitched in with sandbagging and other relief work. Saturday night. Command Center at (701) “Council also discussed the possibility of adding to that Tiospa Zina Tribal School bussed high school students to But the river can 205-0927. amount according to what happens during and following the help with sandbagging in the Fargo community. fluctuate up to a foot, due to Accompanying photos of flood,” he said. And David White, Lake Traverse District Emergency how ice floes affect the flow of relief work in Oxbow, Fargo, “The people of Fargo and the surrounding area,” said the Management Coordinator, put together a volunteer force of water. and Moorhead, come from Chairman, “are our neighbors, and we have learned to value Tribal members to go up to Fargo on Saturday to help. On Sunday, the Wild National Public Radio and them not only for being customers of our casino but as friends There is much concern for the extent of this major Rice River was “backing up,” sources cited in the captions. we’ve come to know better over the years.” flooding event. Several levees have failed, forcing evacuations putting more stress on the Red He pointed out how the Oyate have strong ties to the Red of hundreds of residents Friday and Saturday. River and the levees in and River. And weather forecasters are calling for another storm around Fargo. Historic photo of the Red River flood of 1897 “That is our ancestral homeland,” he pointed out, “home beginning Sunday and lasting until Tuesday. That 40.80 ft. mark is an at Fargo. to the Wahpetonwan Oyate in past generations.” The only good news is that cold temperatures have slowed all-time record height for the He also announced that other help is coming from the the earlier projections of the Red River’s crest. Red River at that point.
In order for the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe to regain of receiving their annual budget up-front at the beginning of the ability to fully access federal grant funds for which it the fiscal year. But by working cooperatively with regional BIA qualifies, the annual federal audits must be up-to-date and officials, the Tribe expects to have that alert status lifted now. deficiencies, noted as “findings” in its audit reports, corrected. This effort has been a top priority under the Some examples of deficiencies are: travel by officials administration of Tribal Chairman Michael I. Selvage Sr. program managers, it was submitted on March 11, 2009. benefit from assistance to Indian country available in President and program staff not adequately documented; and federal The 2004 audit was completed and submitted to the That brings the audits current. Obama’s budget. program support money not documented as used for its federal audit clearinghouse on June 18, 2007. The 2008 audit, covering the fiscal year ending September The ’08 audit is being conducted by Eide Bailey of Fargo, intended purpose under terms of the grant. The 2005 audit was submitted on June 19, 2008, followed 30, 2008, is due to be submitted to the federal clearinghouse ND. The BIA has had a level two alert on the Tribe for several closely by the completed 2006 audit on October 6, 2008. by June 30, 2009. Chairman Selvage said he expects the audit years due to deficiencies. That means programs funded under The 2007 audit has been completed, and after auditors of to be completed by that date. its authority are basically on a month-to-month basis, instead Joseph Eve & Company returned findings to be answered by The Chairman anticipates the Tribe is now qualified to
WO Tribal Chairman Michael I. Selvage Sr., at the invitation of Joseph Kennedy, President of Statement by SWO Tribal Chairman sense of responsibility to help us for the second consecutive SCitizens Energy Corporation, Boston, MA, as well as Tribal Chairmen and/or representatives Michael I. Selvage Sr. year in a row. Of such acts, legends are made. of all the Great Plains Tribes in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, held a meeting in CITGO Funding Presentation We are not strangers to Joe Kennedy and his family. We Pierre, SD last Monday, March 23rd, 2009. Purpose was to receive energy assistance funds for Pierre, S.D. remember today three members of his family, who also took low-income families on their respective reservations which had been provided by CITGO. Monday, March 23, 2009 the time to visit and meet with our Dakota-Nakota-Lakota During the noon hour gathering, Joseph Hau, Mitakuyapi Owasin: people in years past. John Fitzgerald Kennedy came to our Kennedy addressed all the assembled Great My name is Michael Selvage Sr., Tribal Chairman of the Oaye-Nation and asked for our support to become President of Plains Tribes, telling them that despite various Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. I am happy to be here today, on the United States. Ballots of hope from our Nations were cast obstacles, that CITGO had generously agreed behalf of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, to acknowledge and for him, and he became our beloved President. to provide second year funding for the Tribes of accept the donation of funds from CITGO, which will assist Robert Kennedy followed in the footsteps of his brother in the Great Plains, based on the extraordinary need our low income families in paying for their heating costs this coming to our country, and again we not only supported him, of low-income Tribal members in need of winter. We have had a severe winter, and their hardships were but also came to love and cherish him dearly. His family’s loss heating assistance during the harsh and severe many. We hence are very grateful and appreciative of the became our loss. winter. assistance which has been provided for our people today. Edward Ted Kennedy also came to our people, and we not Afterwards, Joseph Kennedy asked to meet In traveling here today, I am reminded of those days only joyously supported him and what he committed to do for individually with each Tribal delegation for when members of our community would journey to the our people, we also elected and sent convention delegates from purposes of hearing their concerns and to receive Agency to receive their Treaty mandated annuities, but in fact our Nations to back him and support him. To this day, we their energy assistance check. would receive a lesser portion of what had been committed, continue to wholeheartedly support his congressional initiatives Tribal Chairman Selvage met with Joseph in exchange for the millions of acres of land and resources in social and health care issues, and remember him frequently, Kennedy, who presented the Sisseton-Wahpeton that had been ceded. This story of inequity has continued, praying for his improved health and well being. Oyate a check in the amount of $192,500 and remains as a persistent pattern in our Tribal/Federal Now, today, the fourth Kennedy, Joe, has come to our to provide heating assistance to low-income relationship. Our impoverishment hence has become multi- land to bring us relief in these hard times, and most of all, to families on the Lake Traverse Reservation. generational in scope. provide motivation and hope for the future. As I see it, the Chairman Selvage then presented the In this time of hardship, however, a member of the torch has not been extinguished, the flame of life has not died, enclosed testimonial to Joseph Kennedy, and also Kennedy family has remembered us, and has brought us a it has only just begun. Again, we say, Wopida Tankan, thank presented on behalf of the Tribal Council, seven generous portion of relief for our people. He may not have had you. District Councils, and all low-income Tribal an obligation to do so, however he may have felt an awesome member households SWO Tribal Chairman Michael I. Selvage Sr. pictured the Tribal Pendleton blanket as an expression with Joe Kennedy III at Pierre last week, following the of gratitude for the work and efforts of Joseph presentation of second-year CITGO energy assistance Kennedy and his Citizens Energy Corporation on funding to the Oyate. behalf of the Great Plains Tribal Nations. Pierre, SD – The South Dakota Department of Health bottled, boiled or chemically disinfected water for washing reminds South Dakotans in flood-affected areas to keep hands and brushing teeth and preparing infant formula. personal health and safety in mind Preventing disease as they deal with flood response and When entering an area that is or has cleanup. The department offers the been flooded wear protective clothing, By Sara McGregor following recommendations: such as boots, rubber gloves and long- Community Prevention Hygiene sleeved shirts, to reduce contact with In 2007, students in Roberts County participated in While it can be difficult to contaminated items. the Search Survey: Developmental Assets, A Profile of Your maintain good hygiene and cleanliness Floodwater may contain fecal Youth. According to the survey, 15% of Roberts County youth after a flood, doing so will minimize material from overflowing sewage reported feeling sad or depressed most of or all of the time in on training and leaves with a pamphlet and pocket card as a the risk of disease. One of the most systems and agricultural and industrial the last month and 21% of youth has attempted suicide one reminder of the TALK steps. Participants will also learn: to important things you can do to prevent byproducts. Skin contact with floodwater or more times. In order to provide the community with tools recognize when a person might be having thoughts of suicide, the spread of waterborne disease is to does not by itself pose a serious health to combat these numbers, the Helpline Center of Sioux Falls how to engage a person with thoughts in direct and open always wash your hands with plenty of risk but ingesting anything contaminated will be providing SafeTALK training at the Sisseton Public talk about suicide, listen to a persons feelings about suicide to soap and clean, warm, running water. with floodwater may cause disease. High School on April 6th. SafeTALK training provides suicide demonstrate the recognition that the thoughts are serious and This is particularly important: General symptoms of diarrheal alertness for everyone. It was developed by LivingWorks, to move quickly to connect the person with thoughts to suicide *Before preparing or eating food, diseases include fever, headache, body an internationally acclaimed agency dedicated to suicide intervention resources. handling a baby, smoking, or any other aches, malaise, nausea, vomiting, prevention and intervention. The training will take place at the Sisseton Public activity that involves touching something that may enter a abdominal cramping, and diarrhea. Consult your doctor if SafeTALK is an interactive training that prepares High School on Monday, April 6th from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. person’s mouth (Adults should make sure children do the diarrhea, vomiting or fever develops. community members of all kinds to be suicide helpers in Refreshments will be provided. The training is free to same.) Health facilities should be on the alert for waterborne only a couple of hours. Community members will learn to everyone. *After toilet use. diseases. recognize persons with thoughts of suicide and to connect If you would like additional information, contact Kathy at *After handling articles contaminated with floodwater or More information them to resources. Participants will learn the TALK steps (Tell, [email protected] or 605-274-1416. sewage. See http://doh.sd.gov/Flood for more detailed information. Ask, Listen and Keep safe). Each participant receives hands When no regular safe water supply is available, use atch next week’s Sota for photo highlights of the public open house recognition honoring Wthe U.S. Army National Guard soldiers of the Sisseton area, members of the 147th infantry re-deploying to Iraq. The open house was held on Saturday afternoon, March 28th at the Armory in Sisseton. Sota guest editorial – Troubled waters hard to bridge to 1 percent), mathematics (3 percent to 1 percent), social science and history (18.4 percent to 10 percent). Bachelor’s degrees in By Hilmi Toros business, which promise the accumulation of wealth, have skyrocketed. Business majors since 1970-1971 have risen from 13.6 (Published on Monday, March 23, 2009 by Inter Press percent of the graduation population to 21.7 percent. Business has now replaced education, which has fallen from 21 percent to Service.) 8.2 percent, as the most popular major. Istanbul, Turkey – The first World Water Forum (WWF) The values that sustain an open society have been crushed. A university, as John Ralston Saul writes, now “actively seeks held in Istanbul ended Sunday with wide-ranging differences students who suffer from the appropriate imbalance and then sets out to exaggerate it. Imagination, creativity, moral balance, among governments and groups with an interest in water. knowledge, common sense, a social view-all these things wither. Competitiveness, having an ever-ready answer, a talent for The forum adopted a declaration calling for “new and manipulating situations-all these things are encouraged to grow. As a result amorality also grows; as does extreme aggressivity adequate resources” for the water sector. It also stressed the need when they are questioned by outsiders; as does a confusion between the nature of good versus having a ready answer to all for increased vigilance against corruption, and for preparedness questions. Above all, what is encouraged is the growth of an undisciplined form of self-interest, in which winning is what counts.” for climate change. This moral nihilism would have terrified Adorno. He knew that radical evil was possible only with the collaboration But the final declaration by close to 100 ministers made no of a timid, cowed and confused population, a system of propaganda and a press that offered little more than spectacle and mention of the hotly contested issue whether water is a human entertainment and an educational system that did not transmit transcendent values or nurture the capacity for individual right or a commodity to be traded like oil, gas or gold. It only conscience. He feared a culture that banished the anxieties and complexities of moral choice and embraced a childish hyper- described access to safe drinking water and sanitation as “a basic A woman washes clothes in Ahmedabad, masculinity, one championed by ruthless capitalists (think of the brutal backstabbing and deception cheered by TV shows like human need.” India. UN General Assembly Miguel D’Escoto “Survivor”) and Hollywood action heroes like the governor of California. This led to a counter declaration by delegations from Brockmann said in a message to the forum on “This educational ideal of hardness, in which many may believe without reflecting about it, is utterly wrong,” Adorno wrote. Bolivia, Uruguay, Spain, Guatemala, Ecuador, Cuba and Chile, the eve of its closure that “water is a public trust, “The idea that virility consists in the maximum degree of endurance long ago became a screen-image for masochism that, as drawing support also from Bangladesh, Benin, Chad, Ethiopia, a common heritage of people and nature, and a psychology has demonstrated, aligns itself all too easily with sadism.” Honduras, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Panama, Venezuela, Sri fundamental human right. I am convinced that Sadism is as much a part of popular culture as it is of corporate culture. It dominates pornography, runs like an electric Lanka, Switzerland and South Africa. “We recognise that access we must challenge the notion that water is a current through reality television and trash-talk programs and is at the core of the compliant, corporate collective. Corporatism is to water and sanitation is a human right and we are committed commodity to be bought and sold on the open about crushing the capacity for moral choice. And it has its logical fruition in Abu Ghraib, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and to all necessary actions for the progressive implementation of this market.” (AFP/File/Sam Panthaky) our lack of compassion for the homeless, our poor, the mentally ill, the unemployed and the sick. right,” the dissident statement said. “The political and economic forces fuelling such crimes against humanity-whether they are unlawful wars, systemic torture, The European Parliament also supported water as a practiced indifference to chronic starvation and disease or genocidal acts-are always mediated by educational forces,” Giroux said. “fundamental and universal right,” according to a statement read by Cristina Gutierrez- Cortinez, Member of the European “Resistance to such acts cannot take place without a degree of knowledge and self-reflection. We have to name these acts and Parliament from Spain. About 250 parliamentarians and close to 100 mayors too said they recognised water as a basic human transform moral outrage into concrete attempts to prevent such human violations from taking place in the first place.” right. The single most important quality needed to resist evil is moral autonomy. Moral autonomy, as Immanuel Kant wrote, is The dissenting views received support from the president of the UN General Assembly Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann, who possible only through reflection, self-determination and the courage not to cooperate. said in a message to the forum on the eve of its closure that “water is a public trust, a common heritage of people and nature, and Moral autonomy is what the corporate state, with all its attacks on liberal institutions and “leftist” professors, has really a fundamental human right. I am convinced that we must challenge the notion that water is a commodity to be bought and sold set out to destroy. The corporate state holds up as our ideal what Adorno called “the manipulative character.” The manipulative on the open market.” character has superb organizational skills and the inability to have authentic human experiences. He or she is an emotional Also dividing the forum was the issue who should call such meetings. So far it has been the World Water Council (WWC), cripple and driven by an overvalued realism. The manipulative character is a systems manager. He or she exclusively trained to an international organisation based in Marseille, France, which is not a part of the United Nations. The WWC has some 300 sustain the corporate structure, which is why our elites are wasting mind-blowing amounts of our money on corporations like members from 60 countries representing governments and their agencies, international organisations including some UN Goldman Sachs and AIG. “He makes a cult of action, activity, of so-called efficiency as such which reappears in the advertising agencies, water professionals, business interests and NGOs. image of the active person,” Adorno wrote of this personality type. These manipulative characters, people like Lawrence The council considers itself a “multi-stakeholder” open to all those interested in the water sector. But its legitimacy was Summers, Henry Paulson, Robert Rubin, Ben Bernanke, Timothy Geithner, AIG’s Edward Liddy and Goldman Sachs CEO questioned by a coalition of labour and civil society groups from 70 countries at an alternative forum. Lloyd Blankfein, along with most of our ruling class, have used corporate money and power to determine the narrow parameters The coalition described the WWC as a creation of business interests seeking to privatise water for profit. It asked instead of the debate in our classrooms, on the airwaves and in the halls of Congress while they looted the country. that “polices about water be decided in an open, transparent and democratic forum rather than a trade show for the world’s “It is especially difficult to fight against it,” warned Adorno, “because those manipulative people, who actually are incapable largest water corporations.” The WWC counts 40 business groups among its 300 members. of true experience, for that very reason manifest an unresponsiveness that associates them with certain mentally ill or psychotic Maude Barlow, advisor to the UN General Assembly president, characterised WWC members as “water lords” without a characters, namely schizoids.” legitimate mandate, and demanded that future forums be held under the auspices of the UN. Chris Hedges writes a regular column for Truthdig.com. Hedges graduated from Harvard Divinity School and was for nearly Benin, Bolivia, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay and Venezuela called on “states to develop a global two decades a foreign correspondent for The New York Times. He is the author of “American Fascists: The Christian Right and water forum within the framework of the United Nations, based on the principles of democracy, full participation, equity, the War on America.” transparency and social inclusion.” But business had its say. Jack Moss of the group Business Action for Water told the closing session: “Without water, there is no business. Without business, there is no water.” Despite divergences, both the forum and its opponents agreed on the severity of the water crisis and that this was likely to deteriorate once climate change hits water and leads to shortages where water is needed most and flooding where the need is least. UN figures show that some 1 billion people lack access to clean drinking water. In 2025, roughly 40 percent of the world population will be living in water-scarce regions. Sota guest editorial – America is in need of a moral bailout By Chris Hedges (Published on Monday, March 23, 2009 by TruthDig.com.) Thank you to everyone who has helped support our While the flood of 1997 caused much damage, In decaying societies, politics become theater. The elite, who have hollowed out the democratic system to serve the corporate neighbors to the north in battling the flood waters of the Red an estimated $4 billion in the Fargo and Grand Forks state, rule through image and presentation. They express indignation at AIG bonuses and empathy with a working class they River, either by volunteering your time, or by offering prayers communities, the flood waters this time are higher, higher even have spent the last few decades disenfranchising, and make promises to desperate families that they know will never be fulfilled. for the residents and volunteers. that the major flood of 1897! Once the spotlights go on they read their lines with appropriate emotion. Once the lights go off, they make sure Goldman Sachs As Chairman Selvage points out, the Oyate are linked Please continue helping, if not by actively volunteering, and a host of other large corporations have the hundreds of billions of dollars in losses they incurred playing casino capitalism to the people who live along the ancestral homeland of the then by offering prayers. repaid with taxpayer money. Wahpetonwan Dakota Oyate, the Red River basin. And since ***** We live in an age of moral nihilism. We have trashed our universities, turning them into vocational factories that produce building Dakota Magic many of those living in that region As we are preparing this edition of your Sota, the forecast corporate drones and chase after defense-related grants and funding. The humanities, the discipline that forces us to stand back have become not only customers but friends. calls for yet one more blizzard striking us late Sunday, Monday and ask the broad moral questions of meaning and purpose, that challenges the validity of structures, that trains us to be self- Tribal Council authorized sending $10,000 in assistance and Tuesday. reflective and critical of all cultural assumptions, have withered. Our press, which should promote such intellectual and moral directly to the city of Fargo, and has discussed sending more We anticipate delaying distribution of this week’s Tribal questioning, confuses bread and circus with news and refuses to give a voice to critics who challenge not this bonus payment depending on the severity of the flooding that continues this newspaper until roads are open. or that bailout but the pernicious superstructure of the corporate state itself. We kneel before a cult of the self, elaborately week, and the aftermath. But the on-line edition will be updated as usual, by early constructed by the architects of our consumer society, which dismisses compassion, sacrifice for the less fortunate, and honesty. The methods used to attain what we want, we are told by reality television programs, business schools and self-help gurus, are irrelevant. Success, always defined in terms of money and power, is its own justification. 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Monday morning. submit material and pictures whenever you can! The chairman made several snide remarks to members attorney general and the administration have been very clear: ***** Submission of articles, ideas and rough drafts, and who were providing information and stating their opinions and we will be aggressive.” As the World Trade Center was still We’d like to thank everyone in the community who photographs, are always welcome. he also tried to cut people off when they wanted to speak. This literally smoldering and our country was about to launch two turned out this past weekend for the open house honoring If you have an interesting family story, or news you would is disrespectful. foreign wars, the Bush administration was crowing about those soldiers being deployed to the Middle East. like to share, please contact the editor. Publicly at a district meeting he told one elder district how it was arresting medical marijuana patients. That policy They are members of the National Guard 147th Infantry Besides news updates of interest to the Oyate, we are member she had nothing between her ears. This is the kind of was not only cruel, but stupid. Good riddance. Now that and are being re-deployed to Iraq. always open to publishing historical features, stories, and person some people voted to be a leader in our district. the Obama administration has taken the Drug Enforcement Please pray for these and all others serving our country in legends. Keeping the traditions alive is one of the missions of People have the right to feel at ease enough to speak and Administration out of the business of busting pharmacy-like harm’s way. the Tribal newspaper, and is too often ignored in the rush of state their opinions at meetings. Also, people were allowed to establishments, MPP will be lobbying the federal government Watch for photo highlights of the event in next week’s current events. interrupt speakers. This is disrespectful. to also do the following: Sota, courtesy of Jonathan Goeson. ***** A motion was passed to create another elderly board even * Congress should remove the federal ban on the ***** Copy to be considered for publication – news, advertising, though there was a past motion to abolish the board for many District of Columbia enacting a local medical marijuana law. A community-wide suicide prevention training workshop editorial opinion letters, etc. – are to be submitted to Sota, valid reasons. In November 1998, 69% of D.C. voters passed a medical is being held at Sisseton High School next Monday, April 6th. P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. Abolish is defined, “to do away with completely, put an marijuana ballot initiative, but every year since then Congress Please read our news story on page one. FAX and e-mail submissions will be accepted until 12:00 end to, suppress; as in abolishing slavery.” Once slavery was has attached a rider to its D.C. spending bill that prevents this We hope there is a good turnout of people from across noon on Friday (with the exception of letters to the editor/ abolished you can’t bring it back. law from taking effect. Even former Republican Congressman this diverse community to take advantage of the training being Open letters to the Oyate, or “opinion” letters, which must be I was the motion maker and specifically chose the word Bob Barr, the author of the federal ban, now supports lifting it offered. received no later than 10:00 a.m. Thursday). abolish so the board could not be resurrected later. When it — and has lobbied on MPP’s behalf to do exactly that. ***** If you are writing an opinion letter, please note that it was originated the plan was that there would be no stipends * The DEA should stop preventing the University of We would like to note that our friend of many years, must be signed and the author’s name will appear in print. and two of the members that I recall, Ed and Orsen were Massachusetts from growing medical marijuana for research Floyd Heminger, would have celebrated his birthday this week, Letters must not contain libel and must be brief, ideally 500 willing to participate without a stipend, however, the other purposes. A privately grown, regulated supply of marijuana is on April 3rd. This would have been his 94th birthday. words or less. Letters may be edited for content. Omissions committee members wanted a $300 stipend which they took. a prerequisite to getting marijuana approved by the Food and The Heminger family is planning to hold a supper and will be identified with periods . . . editor’s explanations will be Soon the entire committee was getting stipends. Drug Administration as a prescription medicine. eulogy service celebrating his life at the Dakota Presbytery provided in [brackets]. Readers who want access to unedited This is a waste of the people’s money that could go to * The Obama administration should reopen the existing Spring 2009 meeting in Flandreau. versions will need to contact the authors. assisting elders in need. federal program that currently provides medical marijuana All relatives and friends are invited to come and help the Earlier receipt of copy is always appreciated. So, if you Old Agency District members, you must come to district to only three patients nationwide but that was closed to new family in this celebration. are aware of a date or message that needs to be publicized meetings and please remember to vote on Monday, March 30. enrollment in 1992. This could be a huge boon to patients in ***** or advertised, please let us know about it in advance of the The district is heading back into financial disarray. states without medical marijuana laws. OnCall Medical Radio, an audio podcast produced at weekly deadline. Until next time. Etta Jo Marks. As you can see, it’s an exciting time, with some of the best South Dakota State University, is available on the Sota website. For more information, contact Tribal headquarters, possibilities for change that I’ve seen since I cofounded MPP 14 Each week, listen to a new 3-minute audio interview Agency Village, (605) 698-3911. Also, a 24-hour dedicated years ago. But we’re 100% dependent on supporters like you to conducted by Dr. Rick Holm. fax line is installed at the Sota production office: (605) 938- help us fund our lobbying efforts ... so would you please help Check it out! 4676. Voice-mail messages can be sent to the production us take advantage of this newly receptive political atmosphere ***** office at (605) 938-4452. The preferred way to submit typed by making the most generous donation you can afford today? Words to consider (or, perhaps, not!): articles and ads, art, and photos (if you happen to have access I personally appreciate anything you can give to help our “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care to a digital camera or scanner), is by e-mail. Sending photos (Editor’s note: Elwood Greybuffalo Jr. wanted to share work. Thank you,
Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 1, 2009 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 3 uring the month of March DWomen’s Circle staff has completed the Teen Dating Violence Prevention Curriculum and Workbook. The purpose of the information given is to empower the youth with specific skills that can help them to protect themselves in dating situations and throughout all their relationships. By paying tribute of placing honor, empowerment, support and celebrate all that is woman and the many changes and life passages that a woman will experience during a lifetime Women’s Circle also sponsored a Flower and Song gram. Women’s Circle shares the accompanying photos of the March events and thanks all those who participated, along with the Dakota Song group.
From Women’s Circle – Lunch will be served at the community center. We are encouraging the community to get involved. Each year, the National Sexual Violence business owners and institutions across the The Respect Works Campaign is an Resource Center (NSVRC) develops a national country and around the world. This year’s theme opportunity for us to build partnerships with campaign to promote awareness about sexual focuses on reaching people through their places our local employers, as well as a way to convey violence and its prevention. The goal is to educate of work. a message to the public about respectful and the public about sexual violence as a major public As part of the campaign for Sexual Assault responsible behavior. As a part of the Respect health and social justice issue while reinforcing Awareness Month (April) this year’s day of Works campaign Women’s Circle will be the need for prevention efforts. action will be Wednesday, April 8th. In creating distributing palm cards. In 2009, we continue the “Prevent Sexual awareness, Women’s Circle will be having a walk (Editor’s note: Accompanying this article Violence…In Our Workplaces” campaign theme. at 10:00 a.m. with a lunch afterwards in which are photo highlights of March 2009 activities Sexual violence occurs daily in workplaces, a dish to pass is being donated by the different sponsored by Women’s Circle, including the and negatively impacts thousands of employees, programs. flower gram event.)
Washington, DC – March 25, 2009 – Veterans advocates told Congress on Tuesday that a World War II era law requiring proof of participation in combat in order to receive certain benefits creates an unnecessary hurdle for veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, but not on the front lines. badge or other documentation to prove their battlefield There is particular concern, they said, that the rule experience. interferes with disability benefits for veterans with post- The VA has said that about half of all disability Washington, DC – The Department of Justice’s Office up to $450,000 in grants and current OVW grantees may traumatic stress disorder whose trauma may not be claims for PTSD are approved, and the majority of on Violence Against Women (OVW) announced that it is now request up to $1 million. Applications are due by April 9, documented by the military. denials come because the veteran lacks evidence of injury accepting applications for $23.6 million in OVW Recovery 2009. PTSD can affect people who experience a traumatic related to their time in the service, according to a report Act funds to assist American Indian governments and tribal The Tribal Coalitions Program is designed to increase the event. Symptoms can include flashbacks and anxiety. last year from the Congressional Budget Office. women’s coalitions combat violence against women in tribal awareness of and enhance the responses to domestic violence The mental disorder has affected service members Female veterans, who are officially banned from communities. The Indian Tribal Governments Program will and sexual assault against American Indian and Alaska Native in non-infantry roles such as truck drivers or cooks, who infantry jobs but still experience combat in the current award $20.8 million to grantees and the Tribal Domestic women, at the tribal, federal and state levels. The Recovery on today’s battlefields are vulnerable to roadside bombs war zones are among those having difficulty in obtaining Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program will award Act funds will be used to hire new staff, service providers or mortar attacks. They often lack a combat infantry the benefits. $2.8 million to grantees. and professionals to provide technical assistance, coordinate “These Recovery Act funds will assist tribal communities access to services and develop more comprehensive methods in responding to violent crimes against Indian women,” said of assisting victims and their families. Grants through the Open letters to the Oyate Associate Attorney General Thomas J. Perrelli. “Providing Tribal Coalitions Program will be awarded for up to $154,000. Continued from Page 3 new resources to address the needs of tribal communities is Applications are due by April 8, 2009. The report also highlights how the U.S. criminal justice essential to improving our victim services.” The eligibility requirements, award periods, program system inordinately penalizes people who are not white. Black “The Office on Violence Against Women is committed scope, performance measures, selection criteria and review Any Native American men’s and women’s fast pitch teams adults are four times as likely as whites and nearly 2.5 times to improving the innovative responses to violence against process are all contained in the solicitations posted at http:// around your area looking for some competition? as likely as Hispanics to be under correctional control. While Indian women,” said OVW’s Acting Director Catherine www.ovw.usdoj.gov/recovery.htm. Haskell Indian Nations Fast Pitch Commencement one in 30 men between the ages of 20 and 34 is behind bars, Pierce. “These Recovery Act funds will create and stimulate The Office on Violence Against Women provides Committee announces our 15th Annual Haskell the figure is one in nine for black males in that age group. additional staffing and resources to meet this goal.” leadership in developing the nation’s capacity to reduce Commencement Indian Men’s & Women’s Fast Pitch Who are our nation’s drug laws helping by locking up so many The Tribal Governments Program is designed to decrease violence against women through the implementation of the Tournament to be held May 9 & 10 at the Clinton Lake Sports young black men — or by forcing so many people into the the number of violent crimes committed against American Violence Against Women Act and subsequent legislation. Complex in Lawrence, KS. criminal justice system? True drug addicts? Nonviolent drug Indian and Alaska Native women, to help federally recognized Created in 1995, OVW administers financial and technical If there are any teams interested in receiving a flyer or offenders? Their families? tribes use their independent authority to respond to crimes assistance to communities across the country that are further information about our Tournament please e-mail me so If you’re as outraged by these statistics as I am, please committed against Indian women and to ensure that those developing programs, policies and practices aimed at ending I can get one sent to you. turn your anger into action by helping MPP restore some sense who commit violent crimes against Indian women are held domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Sherry Girty, [email protected], 785-979-5501. to our nation’s laws by ending marijuana prohibition. accountable. The Recovery Act funds will be used for victims’ In addition to overseeing 18 federal grant programs, OVW (Editor’s note: Appeal for financial support. For more vocational and other educational programs and associated often undertakes initiatives in response to areas of special information, see www.mpp.org.) costs, housing costs, childcare services, transportation, need, dedicating resources to develop enhancements in areas Thank you, Rob Kampia, Executive Director, Marijuana renovation of emergency shelters and hiring personnel to requiring particular attention or in communities facing Policy Project, Washington, D.C. provide and support the direct services to victims. New particularly acute challenges. applicants in the Tribal Governments Program can apply for
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cancer has no signs or symptoms. If undetected and untreated, colorectal cancer can spread to other parts of your body. Many cases can be prevented or cured if they are found early. That’s why it is important to get tested for colorectal cancer. Rapid City, SD – March 25, 2009 – The “clearance” that Most people who get colorectal cancer are over the age of Powertech (USA) Inc. needs for the land on which they plan 50. Other risk factors are: to mine uranium is still not forthcoming. During a hearing * Growths (called polyps) inside the colon held Feb. 19, 2009, in Pierre before the South Dakota Board Historic Preservation Consultant for the Standing Rock Sioux * Family history of colorectal cancer of Minerals and Environment, Max Main, the attorney for Tribe also presented information that the area was used for * Smoking Powertech stated that an error occurred on the number millenia by various tribes, not just the Sioux Tribes. Garvard * Health conditions like Crohn’s disease of cultural sites in the area they wish to mine. Powertech Good Plume, Jr., also provided an ethnographic link with use If you are over 50, take action to prevent colorectal cancer. contracted with the Archaeology Laboratory from Augustana by the Sioux Tribes from Sioux oral history that was passed Learn how by clicking on the links below: College in Sioux Falls to do a cultural resources survey. The down in his family that further verified Augustana’s findings Get Tested for Colorectal Cancer The best way to prevent report given by the Archaeology Laboratory stated there was by stating that the area was an old burial grounds. Submitted by Peggy Johnson, RN, BSN colorectal cancer is to get tested early and often. one cultural resource site for every 8.1 acres. This information However, Attorney Main did not provide any Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Health Care Center Get Active Exercise may help reduce your risk of was posted on the Department of Environment and documentation for his statement during the Hearing. What is Colorectal Cancer? Cancer of the colon or rectum colorectal cancer. Natural Resources website and was part of the basis for the Charmaine White Face, Coordinator for Defenders of the is called colorectal cancer. The colon and rectum are parts of Eat Healthy A low-fat diet full of fruits and vegetables nominations of three separate entities: the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Black Hills, subsequently submitted an objection to the Board the large intestine. may help prevent colorectal cancer. Debora White Plume, and Defenders of the Black Hills. (See requesting the documentation. A hearing on the objection will Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer Zani Unpi! SD DENR website, then Powertech.) be held Monday, April 20, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. CDT in the death in the United States. At the beginning, colorectal In order to receive “clearance” for the land area they wish Matthew Training Center, Foss Building, 523 East Capitol, to mine, Powertech submitted an application which required Pierre, SD. among other things, a survey of cultural resources. These “Everyone has the right to be informed of the correct would include archaeological, historic, and cultural resource information,” stated Ms. White Face, “and then we have the sites. After reviewing the information presented by the mining right to the time necessary to review the information and company, anyone could submit an application to have the land submit our own recommendations.” Washington, DC, March 24, 2009 – U.S. Senator Tim “Ms. Roubideaux’s medical background and first-hand area listed as Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique. The state is insisting that the hearing on the objection Johnson (D-SD) today commented on an announcement by knowledge of the struggle Native Americans face in places The hearing held Feb. 19th before the Board was to must also include the hearing on the new information and the White House that President Obama will nominate Yvette like South Dakota will be invaluable to our tribes. I wish her determine if the land area met any one of those designations. to make a determination. White Face’s objection states that Roubideaux, a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, to lead the success in the post and look forward to working with her in Defenders of the Black Hills had three expert witnesses the public must be given any new information and allowed Indian Health Service (IHS): bringing improved health care to Indian Country.” who agreed with the findings by Augustana College. Ben the time as stated in the state process to respond to the new Rhodd, an archaeological consultant from Hill City who has information. studied the area extensively, concurred with the results from Should the Board make a determination during the his previous experience. Tim Mentz, an long-time Tribal objection hearing, the next step is an appeal to state court.
Brookings, SD – Ounce for ounce, the vaccines used so.” throughout the history of disease prevention have earned “On Call” airs Thursdays on South Dakota Public their places as “medical superstars.” The April 2 episode of Broadcasting-Television at 7 p.m. Central, 6 p.m. Mountain. “On Call” will address the history of vaccine use, and it will “On Call” is a weekly program about health produced by the April 18, 2009 – Rapid City, SD – In conjunction with The workshops are being held at General Beadle consider how they continue to shape today’s medicine. South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service. the 2009 Wellbriety Journey for Forgiveness, White Bison Elementary School, 10 Van Buren Street, Rapid City, SD. Medical editor Dr. Rick Holm and program producer The South Dakota State Medical Association and the is offering one day workshops on the topic of Historical & This training will be provided to participants for a and host Tami Watson will discuss the importance of South Dakota Department of Health both endorse “On Call” Boarding School Trauma. These workshops will provide insight minimal cost of $25. vaccines in health care with guests Dr. Jerome Bentz, a family and its programming. “On Call” is the only show to receive into what Historical Trauma is and explore ways to begin Please contact White Bison on our office toll free number medicine physician from Platte, and State Epidemiologist Lon these endorsements. healing from it at an individual, family and community level. 1-877-871-1495 to register or fax your registrations to 719- Kightlinger of the South Dakota Department of Health. The program is made possible by major underwriter Anyone who is interested in learning more about this 548-9407. Watson said a close look at vaccines helps everyone to support from Avera Health and the South Dakota Foundation Historical and Boarding School Trauma is welcome to attend. understand just how crucial “getting your shots” can be, for Medical Care. Additional sponsors include Dakotacare, especially in an age when science continues to make new Brookings Health System, South Dakota American College of discoveries. Physicians, Swiftel Communications, and the Friends of SDPB. “Vaccines’ history is full of experiments, setbacks, but The April 9 episode of “On Call” will focus on children’s more than anything, the successful prevention of disease,” she health issues and the development of the National Children’s said. “Our guests will bring valuable insight to how vaccines Study. Viewers can learn more about “On Call” at the show’s Washington, DC – March 27, 2009 – The American In “Addressing the Epidemic of Domestic Violence in have shaped health care in history and how they continue to do Web site, http://oncall.sdstate.org/. Constitution Society for Law and Policy (ACS) has released Indian Country by Restoring Tribal Sovereignty,” Fletcher an Issue Brief urging Congress to enact legislation addressing explains that the Supreme Court has unilaterally divested rampant domestic violence in Indian Country by granting Indian tribes of sovereignty to prosecute actors for wrongdoing tribal sovereignty over related prosecutions. on reservation land. He proposes that Congress ameliorate this By Richard P. Holm, M.D. consultations to me, but I was basically kept out of the loop Author Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Director of the situation by enacting legislation that recognizes tribal court Collaboration is a fancy word which means two heads until the patient returned to my office. This was a time when Indigenous Law and Policy Center and Associate Professor jurisdiction over domestic violence and related misdemeanors are better than one. It’s the buzzword that always pops up the big picture had been lost while focusing on all the tiny at the Michigan State University College of Law, argues that committed by non-Indians in Indian Country. when physicians are talking about physician’s assistants parts. Sometimes one head is better than four. American Indian women residing on Indian reservations suffer “This legislation would recognize the inherent authority (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs.) I believe that the art of Many experts say that the cost and access problems we from domestic violence and physical assaults at rates that far of Indian tribes to prosecute all persons, regardless of race collaboration, or knowing who to call for help, and when, is have with health care in the U.S. exist because care is so exceed those faced by other women. Fletcher further maintains and citizenship, for domestic violence crimes as defined by about the most important and difficult challenge any PA, NP, fragmented. All the parts are not speaking to the whole. that the perpetrators are often non-Indians not subject to state law, when committed in Indian Country,” recommends or M.D. faces every day. In this time where it is likely major health care reform tribal jurisdiction and almost always go unprosecuted. Fletcher. “Each day, an Indian woman is victimized by a Take for example the isolated over-busy practitioner will occur, we must be very careful to construct a system that “Compounding the problem, and likely contributing to person who likely will never be prosecuted. It is time to act.” who knows a lot about everything, but not enough about the would encourage care that starts with a medical home. This it, is the current state of federal Indian law. Non-Indians who The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy specific problem troubling that individual patient. Hopefully, would be when one very well trained primary care M.D., PA, commit acts of domestic violence that are misdemeanors on is one of the nation’s leading progressive legal organizations, this care provider has enough experience and depth of or NP would know when to refer, when not to refer, and when Indian reservations are virtually immune from prosecution in comprised of lawyers, judges, students and policy makers knowledge to recognize when to ask for help and to collaborate to expect a return of responsibility for the patient. most areas of the country,” Fletcher writes. “This is because committed to promoting the vitality of the Constitution and with someone who knows more. Two heads can be better than Collaboration is the name of the game. the Supreme Court has held that tribal governments may not the fundamental values it expresses. The views of the authors one. Dr. Rick Holm wrote this editorial for “On Call®,” prosecute non-Indians.” are their own and should not be attributed to ACS. There is another side to that story. Last month, Mr. X a weekly program about health on South Dakota Public had a complicated problem and I sent him to a specialist in Broadcasting-Television that is produced by the South Dakota another community. Before he returned, three other specialists Cooperative Extension Service. “On Call” airs Thursdays were consulted by the first, each adding another test, on South Dakota Public Broadcasting-Television at 7 p.m. medicine, expense. The other physicians faxed copies of these Central, 6 p.m. Mountain.
Washington, DC – The Department of the Interior and Missouri River and tributaries in the affected area; and making its agencies around the country, in cooperation with state and direct measurements of streamflow to support the emergency local partners, are acting to help citizens threatened by the response efforts in the James and Missouri Rivers of South record-setting Midwest floods in ways ranging from providing Dakota. the streamgauge and satellite data used in weather predictions USGS also is monitoring floods and streamgauges and to conducting search-and- rescue operations in boats usually providing data for emergency management use from its used in national parks and wildlife refuges. satellites—LANDSAT 5 and 7—to other satellites, agencies “I am proud of the work of our employees in the field and countries. USGS is disseminating geospatial data for the and in the command centers,” Secretary of the Interior Ken Red River valley at the following website: http://hdds.usgs.gov/ Salazar said. “We have called for the entire Department of EO. the Interior to cooperate with federal, state and local efforts to The Bureau of Indian Affairs is monitoring flood threats do everything we can to protect people as well as to prevent at the Standing Rock and other Indian reservations. The harm to both the resources we manage and those of the local community of Cannonball has been inundated. The BIA communities.” and BIE are working to protect 15,000 people residing in a The department’s Office of Emergency Management, U.S. 2 million square-acre area. BIA also is available to help in Geological Survey, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Park Bismarck and other outside communities. Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which has 10 national and other Interior offices are coordinating with the Federal wildlife refuges as well as hatcheries and preserves in the Energy Management Agency (FEMA) and all state, local, and area, has provided equipment and personnel for emergency Federal agencies involved in responding to the floods. management and law enforcement. Significant damage to The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), for example, is refuges and other facilities is anticipated. While protecting conducting multiple flood monitoring activities in Minnesota, refuges, FWS is also providing search-and-rescue support North Dakota, and South Dakota. Nationwide, the National including airboats and crew needed by sheriffs in several Weather Service depends on the USGS expertise in hydrology counties. and the USGS network of 7,000 streamgauges feeding the The National Park Service, in addition to protecting park information used in making weather predictions. employees and sites, is mobilizing incident management teams, Based on measurements made by the USGS crew in Fargo boats and operators to support FEMA should states call for on Mar. 26, the National Weather Service is forecasting the additional search and rescue support. When states request Red River at Fargo to crest around 42 feet and lasting into such assistance, the NPS is the primary federal agency for early April. This would be the highest in recorded history and coordinating land-based search-and-rescue. cause historic levels of flooding. Already multiple floods have All these agencies deploy personnel immediately in caused evacuations and damage to property. responses to disasters to ensure employee and public safety on USGS has more than twenty hydrographer crews in North Interior-managed lands and within tribal communities. They Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota making special direct also respond to requests for help from local communities and measurements of streamflow with acoustic Doppler profilers. initiate humanitarian actions. In addition, under the National The streamflow measurements are being relayed as soon as Response Framework, they provide assistance to help the they are made to the Weather Service, Corps of Engineers, and efforts of FEMA. The Office of Emergency Management, various local and state emergency management agencies. which coordinates these efforts for Interior, reported in 2005 USGS crews are also providing field accounts of ice and that more than 6,000 Interior employees were involved in flood conditions. They are installing emergency streamgauges response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. along the Missouri River to respond to rapidly deteriorating For more information on federal, state and local flooding conditions in Bismarck as the result of multiple ice partnerships and disaster assistance, see www.fema.gov. jams; making special measurements of streamflow along the
Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 1, 2009 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 5 Here is Smokey with pre-schoolers in Megan and Chelsey’s room. and visit. I hope they keep it up. Café or at the Cottage Café. (They both must be promptly given the best possible soil mass with a fungicide if the disease Fifty years—half a century. I have let us shake dice for coffee.) I always growing conditions to insure stocky is scattered throughout the flat or pot. seen a lot of changes in the Agriculture enjoy visiting with old friends. If you are vigorous plants for outdoor planting. This may not provide complete control. Industry. Changes need to come about. in town, stop by and say “hi.” ~Joe E Cultural requirement must be considered High temperature, poor light, or excess Progress is not made without change. Schuch carefully. moisture stimulate spread of the disease The Crop and Livestock breeding Damping-Off by weakening plants to Looking Ahead Monday, April 13 - No School programs came a long way in 50 years. When seedlings fall over make them more susceptible Monday, March 30 Jr High Oral Dakota Step Testing Dakota Step I would say this was one area that made at the ground line, they are to it. The best control is Interp - Arlington bus leaves at 1 pm Testing began on Monday, March 30. the most progress. You may think of being attacked by a fungus cleanliness and prompt Saturday, April 4 - Jr High Oral It is very important that students be others. Are big farms in agriculture disease known as damping action when the disease Interp - Brookings bus leaves at 6:45 am in school every day during testing. good? I’m, sure you all have your own off. If only a few seedlings appears. Monday, April 6, Jr High Oral Activities are in the works for all opinions. Submitted by Eric Hanssen are attacked, dig out and Light—Seedlings Interp - Florence - bus leaves at 1 pm students who have perfect attendance I want to say thank you so much Browns Valley, Minnesota discard the infected plants must receive bright light Friday, April 10 - No School during testing. for letting me be a part of your lives Starting Seeds Indoors Part 3 Of 4: and soil, taking care to dig promptly after germination. the past 50 years. I enjoy retirement. I Growing Seedlings: well into the uninfected Place them in a bright south spend a few coffee time hours at Billy’s After seeds have germinated, they portion of the soil. Drench the entire window if possible. If a large, bright
By Tracey Lehrke in getting us started and accepted in Roberts Co. Extension Educator a new community. I remember one of Since my first week as the Roberts the first things Sandy had me do was County Extension Educator, Joe Schuch to drive around in the county and visit has been like a mentor to me. When he the 4-H leaders and Crop Improvement stops in the Extension Office, his quiet, people. Roberts County is large and I kind mannerism has always put me got to know the county from one end to at ease. He has such a passion for the the other. I got to know so many good Cooperative Extension Service and the folks. All the people were so gracious 4-H program. in helping me understand the programs He is always one of the first “yes” administered from the Extension office. replies to be a judge at Achievement About a year passed and I started Days that we get back. Whenever there thinking of counties that were open is a question about the 4-H grounds, I for agents and wondering where we know I can call Joe. It doesn’t matter will go. Well, in the meantime, Cecil if the question has to do with the got promoted to District Supervisor in buildings, water lines or the furnace Joe Brookings. That left Roberts County always knows the answer. When Joe open. I met with the Extension Board, approached me a few weeks ago to write who at the time was Martin Overberg in my news column it was an honor to of Wilmot, Leonard Meland of Sisseton, be asked by the person who was my Art Nelson of Rosholt, Eloise Fladland county agent when I was in 4-H, a of Claire City, and the 5th member is mentor and historian for my job, and escaping my mind. They offered me the most importantly a friend in my county. position of County Agent of Roberts Thank you, Joe! County. I said I would try it for a year. I want to thank Tracey Lehrke for In my mind, I thought I would try it for giving me space in her news column. It a year, but if something else came along, has been about 20 years since I wrote a we could move. Well, folks, as it turned column, so I’m not sure if I know how to out, I really enjoyed working with many write one. I just want to reminisce a bit. of you. Your friendliness willingness to April 1st, 2009, will mark 50 help made me re-think about moving. years since Evelyn and I and 2 little So that year turned out to be 31 years in boys moved to Sisseton. I was hired as Roberts County. Six more children were an Assistant County Agent with Cecil added to our family during those years, Sanderson. It was understood that I and it was a good place to raise a family. would train under Cecil for about 2 They enjoyed 4-H, school activities, years and then move on to my own good friends, and are now scattered all County. I had just graduated from over the country. SDSU, with a Dairy Major. Housing I really enjoyed my job. I never was a bit tight, but we rented the Agnes complained about being too busy or Slattery house, now owned by Mark not enough pay. I enjoyed helping Dykstra (formerly Anker Dybdahl). This people wherever I could. I really enjoyed was next door to Dr. Ed and Ann Batt. working with the kids in the 4-H They were good neighbors for our family program, and I still do. Some of the and Dr. Ed and I became good fishing 4-Hers from the early years come up and partners. The people in Roberts County say, “Hi Joe,” and I can’t recognize them. and Sisseton were so friendly and helpful It is so good of them to come forward
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Dante on the ladder. Kabryn. window is not available, place the flats Temperature—Most annual plants Fertilization—Seedlings will need under fluorescent lights. A fixture and vegetables prefer night temperatures some fertilization for best development. containing two fluorescent tubes is of 60-65°F. Day temperatures may run Those in totally artificial mixes without adequate. Use a combination of 1 cool about 10°F higher. If temperatures are fertilizer need prompt and regular white tube and 1 warm white tube. warmer than this, leggy plants result. fertilization. Use a soluble house plant A BIG Thank You to Ann E. Taecker! Place the seedlings 3-4 inches from the Cool season vegetable crops and a few fertilizer such as 15-30-15 or similar The South Dakota Arts Council and the Tiospa Zina K-2 brought her into our school as part of the tubes, and keep lights on for 14- 16 flowers prefer night temperatures no analysis. Young, tender seedlings are Artist In Schools and Communities program. She along with all the Kindergarten, First, and Second hours each day. An automatic timer is higher than 55°F and day temperatures easily damaged by too much fertilizer. Graders, plus teachers, produced a beautiful “Four Seasons Mural” in the elementary hallway. useful. Be aware that fluorescent tubes near 65°F. An unused bedroom, Apply fertilizer at about half of the If you didn’t see it at Parent Teacher Conferences, you REALLY need to stop in and take a look! Then, produce poorer light quality and lower basement, or sun porch is often a good recommended strength a few days when you do, be sure to ask the students which part they painted on the wall. light intensity with age. If seedlings are location. after seedlings have germinated. After Thanks so much to Ann and all the creative little minds for putting together this stunning piece of art! correctly placed under lights and become Moisture and watering—Good air that, fertilize at 2-week intervals with TZ Elementary Arts Council. spindly, it is probably the fault of old humidity is an asset for producing good the dilution recommended by the -- Submitted by Angela Anderson on behalf of the Tiospa Zina Elementary Arts Council fluorescent tubes.. Two years is a typical plants. A humidifier may be placed as manufacturer. bulb life. New lights will alleviate this close to the growing area as possible. Information in this article comes problem. As seedlings grow, the lights Flats should never be over-watered. from the Purdue University Cooperative effect as of March 1, 2009. phases out for AGI over $125,000 Jason Alderman directs Visa’s may need to be raised to prevent leaf Allow drying between waterings, but do Extension Service, from website http:// Home purchases. First-time ($250,000/married). financial education programs. To burn as seedlings touch the tubes. not allow seedlings to wilt at any time. www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/ho-14.pdf. homebuyers qualify for a tax credit of up Child tax credit. The income participate in a free, online Financial to $8,000 on homes purchased between threshold to qualify for claiming the Literacy and Education Summit go January 1, 2009, and December 1, 2009 child tax credit on federal income taxes to www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ (note: not December 31), gradually is being lowered in 2009 and 2010 summit2009. phasing out for those with AGI over from $8,500 to $3,000. This will allow $75,000 ($150,000/married). Unlike last more lower-income families to claim the By Jason Alderman filing jointly). Unlike last year’s tax Unemployment relief. year’s homebuyer credit, this one doesn’t credit, which is worth up to $1,000 per The 2009 economic stimulus bill rebates that were distributed in lump Unemployment insurance benefits have to be repaid over 15 years, although child. President Barak Obama signed into law sums, these credits will probably increase by $25 a week and eligibility is you will forfeit the credit and have to Energy-efficient home on February 17, 2009, is a whopper, not appear as reduced tax withholding on extended to 46 weeks. The first $2,400 pay it back if you sell your home within improvements. The tax credit for only in cost ($787 billion) and length paychecks, starting around June. in 2009 benefits is not subject to federal three years. making certain energy-efficient (1,070 pages), but also in terms of the Credits gradually phase out for income tax. Also, food stamp payments New car buyers. If you buy a improvements to existing homes (such vast number of spending and tax-relief individuals with annual adjusted gross to low-income families are increasing by new (not used) car, light truck, RV or as central air conditioning, furnaces, programs it touches – everything from income (AGI) over $75,000 ($150,000 13.6 percent. motorcycle between February 17, 2009, windows, water heaters) increases from multi-billion dollar infrastructure for married couples). Self-employed Health insurance. 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Tournament brackets will be available April 8th. Please submit roster with entry fee. *Trophies will be given to the THREE places for the boys *Free Throw Contest Players must be in high school. and girls. *MVPs for Girls & Boys 1st – 2nd – 3rd – 4th Place Trophies, Championship & All-Tourney Jackets, Hood Sweaters *Players must be in high school. *50/50 Drawing for Second Place will be awarded. *Team must have a max of 4 players. *Raffle tickets for a Queen Satin Star Quilt For more information, call: *Entry Fee: $25 in a money order payable to ViJay Crawford. Concessions Available Travis Max Sr. at 605-698-7131 or 605-932-3713 or (cell) 605-268-4150; *Deadline is April 14, 2009 with team roster and coach. Admission: $4 at the door or Felix Renville Jr. at 605-698-7131 or 605-742-0256. There will also be: Contact: Eric Heath 698-3953; Hopa Crawford 268-1218. *3-Point Shoot Out Sponsored by the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 1, 2009 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 7 nemy Swim Day School had seven wrestlers qualify from Districts to make it Eto Regions. Congratulations to Wakanyan Inazin Bertsch, on to compete at State. They will be wrestling at the Roger Bissonette, Dion Iyarpeya, Brooklyn Prue, South Dakota State Wrestling Tournament on March 27 Micah Eastman, Tyrell Eastman and Dalton Prue. Of through the 29th in Aberdeen: Brooklyn Prue, Micah those wrestlers that competed at Regions, three moved Eastman and Tyrell Eastman.
Wakanyan Inazin Bertsch. Micah Eastman is one of the state qualifiers.
Roger Bissonette.
Tyrell Eastman qualifies for the state tournament.
Dalton facing off against an opponent in the regional tournament.
Enemy Swim Day School’s Community accompanied a chaperone. Education Department will be hosting an Bring your Easter baskets and join us on Easter egg hunt on Saturday April 11 starting April 11. Dion Iyarpeya. at 3:00 p.m. The event will be held on the In case of inclement weather the Easter Egg school grounds. The community is invited to hunt will be held on Sunday, April 12 or Monday, attend. Children up to age 13 may participate April 13. in the hunt. To participate children must be
his week five adults completed orientation in the Enemy Swim Day School Adult Learning you should probably buy coverage worth Inc.’s free personal financial management TCenter. at least five to 10 times your annual pay. site (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ Dakotah Wolfvoice, Tricia Amos, Jolene Bissonette, Charities. A few other considerations: unexpected). Dakotah Grant, and Charlianne Robertson will now begin A new orientation session begins on Tuesday April 21 and * Many employers offer coverage, Insurance is there to protect against working on their individual educational goals. the final session of the school year begins on Tuesday, May 5. but if you’re young and healthy you may unforeseen circumstances; don’t risk your The six-day orientation workshop is mandatory to work Sessions begin promptly at 9:30 each day. be able to get a better deal on your own. financial future by gambling that you’re in the Adult Learning Center. The center offers class in GED To learn more about Orientation, or to register for a * After your kids are grown you immune to accidents, large and small. preparation, Basic Computer, and Job Readiness. Attendance session call Enemy Swim Day School 947-4605 and ask to may be able to lower your coverage; Jason Alderman directs Visa’s incentives are offered each day for “focused learning” hours. speak with Olivia at extension 3011. although carefully consider your spouse’s financial education programs. To These incentives are made available from American Relief retirement needs. participate in a free, online Financial *Long-term disability insurance is Literacy and Education Summit go also extremely important – especially to www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ if you’re single – since other sources summit2009. of income may not be available in the event of serious illness or disability. To learn more about disability insurance, visit Practical Money Skills for Life, Visa
The Sisseton School District is looking at starting a public pre-school program for the 2009-2010 school year at its Westside Elementary School. At this time we are requesting information in Pictured: Tricia Amos, Dakotah Wolfvoice, Jolene Bissonette, Olivia Eastman, Dakotah Grant, order to better meet the needs of our students. Please take the time and answer the questions on Charlianne Robertson. this survey and return it to the office at Westside Elementary by April 3rd, 2009. in marital/family status, etc. * Car insurance. You probably can’t even get a driver’s license without 1. Would you send your child to a public pre-school located at Westside Elementary? ____Yes demonstrating proof of insurance. _____No Consider these coverage options: By Jason Alderman accident or major illness? * “Liability” pays if you cause an 2. The age of my child is _____ Date of birth: _____ Some people looking to reduce * If your employer doesn’t offer accident that injures others or damages If you said yes above would you be willing to provide your own transportation? ____Yes _____No expenses drop or trim their insurance medical insurance, can you obtain their car or other property. coverage, gambling that they won’t coverage through your spouse’s * “Uninsured motorist” pays for 4. Utilize school bus service (if within an established bus route)? ____Yes _____No become sick, have a car accident or suffer employer? damage caused to you or your car by an 5. Purchase school lunch ticket (free and reduced eligibility would apply)? ____Yes _____No a fire or other catastrophe. Unless you’ve Homeowner/renter. Faulty uninsured motorist. got unlimited savings, however, forgoing plumbing, fires, theft and home-accident * “Collision” pays for damage to 6. Would you prefer? adequate insurance could place you lawsuits are only a few catastrophes that your car resulting from a collision and _____All day, every day pre-school just one unexpected event away from could leave you without possessions or a “comprehensive” pays for damage to _____Half day, every day pre-school financial disaster. place to live. A few tips: your car caused by things like theft, Here are insurance policies no * “Actual cash value” coverage vandalism and fire. However, they only 7. If there was some type of cost to participate in the program, would you be willing to pay? ____Yes household should be without: repairs or replaces belongings, minus pay up to the actual cash value (ACV) _____No Medical. This is the most critical – deductible and depreciation, whereas minus deductibles. Because the ACV for and unfortunately, the most expensive “replacement cost” coverage will replace older cars is low, repairs often cost more If yes, what amount: – coverage you need. When comparing the items in today’s dollars. Depreciation than the car is worth; therefore many _____$10-$20/week plans, consider: can significantly lower values, so older-car owners drop these coverages _____$25-$50/week * Are your doctors in their provider replacement coverage is often worth the and increase liability instead. networks? If not, can you afford the out- extra cost. * Common ways to lower premiums Comments: of-network charges or are you willing to * Jewelry, art and computers include: Raising deductibles; discounts find new doctors? usually require additional coverage. for good drivers, exceeding age 55 or * Do they restrict specialized * Consider additional liability installing security systems; comparison services you might need like maternity insurance, especially if you have shopping; and buying homeowner and benefits, out-of-state coverage, mental significant property, investments or car insurance from the same carrier. health coverage, etc.? savings. * Life insurance. If you’re single * If you choose catastrophic * Review your coverage periodically with no dependents, you may get by If you have any questions, please call Michelle Greseth or at 698-7613 ext. 102 or the Westside coverage to lower premiums, can you to account for inflation, home with minimal or no life insurance. But Elementary School office at 698-7613. Your input is appreciated. afford the high deductible in case of an improvements, new possessions, change if your family depends on your income, 11-2tc
Page 8 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Learning how we can preserve a part of our Dakota Culture! Walter “Super” LaBatte will be sharing his Expertise in processing the corn from Kernel to Soup. Saturday, April 11, 2009
This Workshop is Free and Open to the Public. For information contact: Sharon Flute/Tamra Redday SWC 605-698-3966 Ext 1147/1145.
public in their areas. This community investigation regarding past Wage and Reinvestment Act, the agency will outreach will continue and intensify at and Hour Division enforcement very hire 100 investigators to ensure that the time of the film’s launch. Current seriously.” contractors on stimulus projects are in Outreach Partners include the Two As secretary of labor, I am compliance with the applicable laws. Spirit Society of Denver, 2SP—Two committed to ensuring that every The addition of these 250 new field Spirit Press Room, The Red Circle worker is paid at least the minimum investigators, a staff increase of more Project, GLAAD, PFLAG, Gender wage, that those who work overtime are than a third, will reinvigorate the work Identity Center, Colorado Anti-Violence properly compensated, that child labor of this important agency, which has Program, The Center, the Episcopal laws are strictly enforced and that every suffered a loss of experienced personnel Diocese of Los Angeles, Citizens worker is provided a safe and healthful over the last several years. Project, National Association of Black & environment. The U.S. Department of Labor is White Men Together, PFLAG Denver, The department’s Wage and Hour the voice for working families, and I am PFLAG Northern Colorado, Coalition Division has already begun the process dedicated to ensuring compliance with of Colorado PFLAG Chapters, ONE of adding 150 new investigators to its federal labor laws to both strengthen ESDS Community Education staff: front – Becky Bergquist, Renee Kwasniewski; National Gay & Lesbian Archives, field offices to refocus the agency on our economy and protect workers in this back – Julie Grothaus, Rebecca Dargatz. LGBTA of Virginia Tech and numerous these enforcement responsibilities. In country. nemy Swim Day School Community Education staff Dakota, have developed their own models which may be other college and university LGBT addition, under the American Recovery Emembers Becky Bergquist, Renee Kwasniewski, Julie ‘grandfathered in’ once a national credential is available. organizations nationwide. Grothaus and Rebecca Dargatz have completed requirements People who pursue the SD OST Credential learn to About Two-Spirits Online and have been awarded the South Dakota OST Credential. demonstrate their ability to nurture school-age children’s The Two Spirits site has already Bergquist is the director of the program, Kwasniewski is the physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. The OST received over 90,000 visits, and coordinator, Grothaus and Dargatz are Senior Group Leaders Credential consists of post-secondary training programs interest in the film continues to build in the program. geographically distributed throughout the state and offered by nationally and internationally. For more To receive this credential participants are required to the regional childhood enrichment sites. information about the Fred Martinez attend 120 clock hours of formal education. Complete a The OST Credential curriculum provides formal school- Project and Two Spirits visit www. Professional Resource File, complete a personal interview and a age specific training and professional mentorship. twospirits.org. written test. Candidates are also required to complete a formal The purpose of this training program is to enhance the For more information visit www. observation by trained OST credential advisors. availability of school age specific training and mentorship for twospirits.org and call or write Lydia The SD OST Credential is a state-administered individuals who work with children in afterschool and summer Nibley at Say Yes Quickly Productions, professional credential, modeled after the Child Development school-age care programs, child care centers as well as other 150 S. San Fernando Blvd. Suite 303, Associate (CDA). The CDA is a nationally recognized youth development programs. Burbank, CA 91502, 818.861.7590, early childhood professional credential administered by The OST Credential classes are offered during hours [email protected]. the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition convenient for people who work with children and youth based in Washington, D.C. The Council operates the CDA during the day. Most training is available weekday evenings Credentialing program as a major national effort to improve or on Saturdays. The Certificate and Credential series are also the quality of care children receive in early childhood approved for Teacher Renewal Credit through the Department programs. Currently, there is no national credential specifically of Education. tailored for school-age care, and many states like South
that must be taken to make permanent change. “This is one of the best documentaries that I’ve seen this year, and the potential impact of your film and greater LGBTQQI community will be profound” says Jennifer Morris, Washington, DC – March 25, 2009 March, 24, 2009, Los Angeles, Two Spirits, and the educational Director of Programming for Frameline. – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today CA – The documentary “Two Spirits: materials surrounding the film, will be Two Spirits “will bring further awareness issued the following statement: Sexuality, Gender, and the Murder made available at community centers, to two spirit people and the intersection I take the issues raised by the of Fred Martinez,” has been granted schools, libraries, and other locations. of the spiritual nature of gender Government Accountability Office early acceptance to Frameline33, the The film will also be distributed to and sexuality,” she continues. “The San Francisco International LGBT public officials who are in a position to Audiences you could reach with your Film Festival, which takes place June respond to the legislative, public health, film, such as grassroots organizations 18-28, 2009. The documentary film and criminal justice implications of hate working on violence reduction or human interweaves the story of the short life crimes, and it will be used to sensitize rights initiatives, would greatly benefit and brutal death of a Navajo teenager law enforcement, the media, and from seeing your film,” says Morris. with a penetrating examination of the communities of faith, educating them Outreach partner organizations Native American two?spirit tradition. about the prevalence of violence, the will promote the film and its messages Two Spirits and the education and importance of equality and fundamental to their organizational and membership outreach efforts of The Fred Martinez human rights, and the proactive steps lists and to the media and general Project have received the Monette- April 2nd & 3rd Horwitz Distinguished Achievement From 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Award for outstanding activism, Attention research, and scholarship to combat Come and see our new & exciting Prom homophobia. Big Coulee Youth Meeting “It is clear,” says Lydia Nibley, April 11th, 2009 accessories & hot new jewelry! executive producer and director, “that Bring in your Prom dress – Let us help you powerful stories like Fred’s are needed 2:00 p.m. to help deepen the conversation around At the District Center find the perfect flowers and jewelry to gender and sexuality, bring a richer Very important issues are being discussed; your input is match! historical perspective on these issues to needed! Prices from $8 to $25 the mainstream media, and reinforce the truth that society has nothing to fear in Come and get our order in early . . . gender and sexual variety, and that we all have much to gain from embracing a more humane perspective.” Two Spirits is grounded in the terrible reality of what happened on a night when one boy bludgeoned another with rocks, then bragged to friends 306 Hickory St. – Sisseton, SD that he had “bug-smashed a fag.” Fred Martinez was one of the youngest hate- crime victims in modern history when he was brutally murdered at the age of sixteen in Cortez, Colorado. Fred was nádleehi (pronounced NOD-lay), a male-bodied person with a spiritual essence that is feminine, a special gift according to his ancient Navajo culture. This cultural tradition treats those who possess a broader understanding of gender with reverence and respect. Two Spirits explores the life and death of a boy who was also a girl, and the fluidity and essentially spiritual nature of gender and sexuality. The film makes the case that in the twenty-first century we need to return to traditional American values— Native American values.
Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 1, 2009 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 9 Happy 21st Birthday “A friend loveth at all times . . .” Monique “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine . . .” on March 31st (Proverbs 17:17:&22) Happy 14th I would like to thank a host of family and friends who reached out to me during Birthday my illness. To those who offered prayers, encouragement, and kind words have made my journey through this time easier. Dean Abraham III To my family, Yvette Kohl, Billy Kohl, SWHA employees who gifted their on April 5th leave to me and the Kirk children. You have all given your time, love and support unconditionally, the medicine I needed. Words cannot express my gratitude. You all have shared canteyuke (generosity), one of the values of our Oyate. As my health continues to improve, I pray that God will bless you in ways that you have blessed me. Thank you. -- Ramona Renville
“Can We Make It” When tears begin to fall . . . tomorrow is coming, (Huron, South Dakota – March Love Always take my place, I hope the pain will go I see you . . . the sight of pure beauty 25, 2009) Is it the right time for you to purchase that home you have always Mom, Stacey, Jesse away, like last evening’s sunset, I’ve been there . . . my happiness is please don’t rain wanted or are you currently renting and want to own a home? Interest rates are Applications for federal funding yours, mystery is already cold, are available through the South Dakota when tomorrow comes I know the way . . . take my hand . . . lower than they have been for years and property prices are declining. With it USDA Rural Development Offices Happy 18th Birthday, Kirk there’s a moment that is free . . . do you see tomorrow? located in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, take that moment and smile then the answer is . . . yes, you can . . . being a buyers market, now is a great “You Grew Up Too Fast!” time to invest in a home. Contact USDA Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Watertown, it belongs to you, and Yankton. Please contact our state like a break in the clouds By Trinity L. Thompson Rural Development to discuss financing opportunities available for homebuyers. office at 605-352-1132 for additional shine through with strength www.bebo.com/INFRAREDHUSTLA information. cast light upon darkness . . . set us free, USDA Rural Development offers 33 year loans with no down payment Rural Development invested more for the purchase of existing homes or to than $347 million in Fiscal Year 2008 build new homes. The program permits and $2.2 billion over the past 10 years in It’s Over loans for up to 100 percent of the home’s South Dakota’s economy. USDA Rural appraised value and a lower new fixed Development’s mission is to increase It’s over girl I’m thru loving you I would’ve loved you to the end of time interest rate (4 % for March; 4.625% for economic opportunity and improve the I’m really gonna miss you too, so please to infinity you were mine April). Subsidy, based on the applicant’s quality of life for rural residents. Rural continue did we both really love each other or were household income, can reduce the Development helps finance and foster to do whatever it is you do we lying interest rate to as low as 1%. The house growth in homeownership, business I just never wanna see you . . . again Both desperate for love must be modest in design and be located development, and critical community don’t be praying for a second chance when I would push you would shove in an eligible rural area to qualify for and technology infrastructure. Further cause this is it . . . the end it wasn’t love if push came to shove the loan. Rapid City and Sioux Falls are information on rural programs is don’t cry or get tears in your eyes we really didn’t fit like a glove the only two communities in the state available at a local USDA Rural It’s over . . . cause I’m so tired of your lies I hope you find someone who will always that have restrictive areas. Development office or by visiting USDA Rural Development’s web site at http:// Love, this is our final goodbye be there Applicants must have a satisfactory www.rurdev.usda.gov. Mom So continue 2 drink and have fun. I hope you guys make a good pair credit history, a stable source of income I despise my heart for thinking you were and when one needs the other and must meet repayment guidelines, (Editor’s note: Oyate interested the one I hope that you’re both there along with other eligibility criteria. in USDA Rural Development or other what we shared was fun I hope you both feel the love that you Income limit restrictions apply and vary assistance are advised to check first with Happy 21st Happy Birthday but all good things must come to pass share according to family size and county of their Homebuyer Assistance Program. now I have to press forward and leave you I hope you both give a damn and care residence. Contact Dusty Kirk at 698-7707.) Birthday Junior in the past for each other Casey Miller On April 2, 2009 It’s over . . . cause you couldn’t stay sober Lord knows I’m not a hater I guess that was too much to hope for, I I’ll laugh now and cry later On April 1st, 2009 loved you more God knows that I loved her you were my everything my all but it’s over I would’ve done anything March 20, 2009, New Effington, the Federal Universal Service Charge I would’ve been there to catch you when Written by Dustin Brant/Brant Boys SD – Effective April 1, 2009, RC (FUSC) contribution factor will increase you fall Family of Companies (Roberts County from 9.5% to 11.3%. This will result in Telephone Cooperative Association and an increase in the charge that appears Service offices at South Dakota State RC Communications), New Effington, on your monthly telephone bill. The University’s West River Ag Center. SD, will change the way it assesses factor is applied to services designated as For further information about its Federal Universal Service Charge interstate by the FCC and changes from Operation: Military Kids, contact South (FUSC). RC Family of Companies is time-to-time based on the needs of the Dakota OMK coordinator Sheila Troxel making this change because of a recent federal universal fund. Snyder by phone at (605) 394-2236, or Federal Communications Commission The federal universal service fund by e-mail at [email protected]. (FCC) order. was established and is maintained to For the second quarter of 2009, ensure that all consumers, regardless
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Brookings, SD – South Dakota military families,” Snyder said. Gov. Mike Rounds has signed a The governor’s proclamation states, proclamation declaring April 2009 the in part, “These children are a source of Month of the Military Child. pride and honor to us all, and it is only The purpose of the executive fitting that we take time to recognize proclamation is to pay tribute to the their contributions, celebrate their spirit, children of South Dakota whose parents and let our men and women in uniform are serving in the United States armed know that, while they are taking care of forces, said Sheila Troxel Snyder, the us, we are taking care of their children.” South Dakota coordinator for a program Operation: Military Kids, or OMK, called Operation: Military Kids. is a collaborative effort between Army, “The hope is that this month-long 4-H, American Legion, Boys and Girls recognition will encourage citizens to Clubs of America, and the YMCA to support Operation: Military Kids and support military children. The state other organizations in helping to provide OMK office is housed within the support for the children and their South Dakota Cooperative Extension
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Page 10 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 1, 2009 MEMORIAL DINNER FOR PERCY COLLINS KIRK JR. & JEFFREY LEWIS KIRK HELGENBERGER APRIL 26, 2009 ULYSSES ABRAHAM ELDERLY CENTER 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
On April 18, 2009 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. the friends and relatives of Walter Angus “Bud” Robertson (April 17, 1920 - February 27, 2008) are invited to gather at the Tribal Community Center in Agency Village, South Dakota to remember, celebrate and feast in honor and memory of his life.
I am so thankful for those who attended my brother Michael Johnson’s wakes and funeral. It was a nice day on the day of the funeral February 5, 2009. I like to think that he went straight to heaven. I am also very thankful for those who sent flowers. I would also like to thank the Elderly Nutrition Center for all their help. I appreciated those who spoke on my brother’s behalf, for all the kind words spoken. Many thanks to the Chilson Funeral Home in Wintsed, Minn. for helping my sister Martha and I during this difficult time. Our sister Virginia Mullins was unable to make the trip from Dallas, Georgia. Thank you once again. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN – The Brothers Three; sadly missed by your family . . . you are in our hearts and thoughts, some days much more and stronger that other days. From Michael’s sister, Bernice Johnson. In life we have no say as to when the Lord calls your name, To journey to the special place he has prepared for you. You left many sad and devastated hearts, but the Lord gave us the strength to cope with our heart-felt loss and sadness. It never occurred to us the Lord would call you both on the same day 1 hour apart to make the journey home together. Our sister had a dream Floyd D that you came riding as a modern day cowboy on a Harley to of location, have access to essentially providers with assistance in obtaining types of major decisions and not merely escort your brothers’ home. the same telecommunications services telecommunications services. involve government trial lawyers. Past Our hearts are glad and comforted that you are together with other departed members of our family and at affordable prices. The fund also Please call RC Family of Companies history in this case shows that unless that you are enfolded in the loving arms of the Lord. provides schools, libraries, low-income at 888-668-0877 with any questions the highest levels of government are at Sadly missed by your children, Romona, Dusty, Floyd Jr., Kenny, Nathan, Matt, Ed, Roland, Ronald, Curt, consumers and rural health care you may have on these changes. the table, no resolution is possible. So Francine and Valerie; sisters Frances, Margaret, Connie, Eleanor, Barbara, Sandra, Betty Jo; brother: they must be there and be there now. Cornelius, your aunts, uncles, relatives and many friends. Anything less is insincere and more delay doing nothing more than following the its sacred trust responsibility to Native communities in tough economic times. and another runaround. old Bush line topped with a new PR Americans. It should not take yet The focus of this year’s SDIBC is to I am also troubled by the language claim of sincerity. another court ruling for the Obama examine the potential and progress of used by Secretary Salazar. If he is Why not settle now? Or at least administration to begin to talk to us. key strategies— governance and legal By Elouise Cobell The truth is that is not the way it sincere then he should not be accusing begin to talk? Elouise Cobell, a member of the reform, infrastructure development, As one of the many people in Indian has worked in the past when previous our litigation of taking money away Given the trillions of taxpayer Blackfeet Nation from Browning, Mont., increased financing, and expanded Country, who looked to the Obama administrations made overtures to us from the needs of Indian Country. dollars being sent to Wall Street is the lead plaintiff in Cobell vs Salazar, resources for entrepreneurs—to develop administration for change, I am deeply about settlement. Although those efforts He should know that it was the Bush by this administration, our claim is a class-action lawsuit filed in 1996 on Native businesses. disappointed with what it is saying never produced any productive results, administration that deliberately cut small change. And the money at issue behalf of an estimated 500,000 Native Who Should Attend about our 13-year-old lawsuit over there were efforts by the political leaders funding to Indian Country and chose to is, after all, Indian money that the Americans whose Individual Indian Anyone interested in creating the government’s admittedly broken of previous administrations to talk to blame our lawsuit for the cuts the cuts it government ordered placed in individual Money Accounts have been mismanaged supportive environments—which include Indian Trust. Interior Secretary Ken us about resolving the case. And that wanted to make. Indian Trust accounts. We had no by the federal government. sound tribal legal and governmental Salazar has stated repeatedly he wants includes the Bush administration, which What seems so disingenuous about choice in the matter. Nor could we systems—that can stimulate and sustain to see our class-action lawsuit settled. did so only weeks after taking office. the secretary’s sincerity is, as Indian stop the government’s acknowledged private business in Indian country . That claim was repeated last week The talks must be at the highest level Country Today put it, he “appears to mishandling of our money. . . a “must” for Native entrepreneurs by his spokeswoman Kendra Barkoff among people who have the authority to be pinning lots of hope on the new” How hard can it be for the same and business owners, economic and who told Indian Country Today the deal with the major, historic policy issues appeal of our case. In short, what administration, which quickly devised community developers, lenders secretary “is sincere in trying to find involved. Secretary Salazar seems to saying is we costly rescue plans for Wall Street interested in reservation economic a resolution to this case.” Yet she then This case is not just about a will continue to fight through the courts and bankers, to come to the aid of the development, policy makers, and tribal went on to maintain there is a reason mere trespass or contract breach or the idea of giving any money at all to nation’s first citizens? The South Dakota Indian Business college students and staff. why we should not have heard from the disagreement over a few words in a the Indian plaintiffs. And only after the Native Americans are among the Conference (SDIBC) 2009, scheduled For additional information government’s representatives on his wish statute. The vastness of this case and the appeals court rules, will we reluctantly poorest people in this rich nation. If May 5-6, 2009 at Rapid City, is aiming regarding the South Dakota Indian for a settlement. “Given the fact that the implications for relations between Native talk settlement. our 13 years of litigation has produced to build on the work begun at the Business Conference 2009, please matter is in litigation, any interaction people and the United States require That’s not the way change happens. anything, it is court decision after court 2007 SDIBC to boost private business contact Wakpa Sica Reconciliation Place needs to take place through legal that the talks must include officials at All we seem to be getting is window decision, that the government violated development and entrepreneurship as a at (605) 223-9099 or bstars@wakpasica. counsel,” she said. the highest level who can make those dressing by the secretary. Interior is vital component of economically stable org
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Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 1, 2009 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 11 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate In Tribal Court Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Lake Traverse Reservation Lake Traverse Reservation Lake Traverse Reservation State of South Dakota State of South Dakota State of South Dakota In Tribal Court Case No. D-09-190-036 In Tribal Court Case No.: D-09-272-118 et seq In the matter of the change of name Case No.: D-08-399-292 In the matter of the change of name of of Destiny Rae Akot and Nevaeh Lynn In the matter of the dissolution of Chauncey Rae LaBatte, Lorenzo Anthony Thennis, Minor Children marriage of Ramona Rae Neilan-Redwing, Rios and Aliyah Marlena Rios, minor And concerning: Amy Thennis Ironstar, Plaintiff children, and concerning Marlena White, Petitioner. Vs. Petitioner. ORDER FOR AND NOTICE OF Clayton LaVerne Redwing Sr., Defendant ORDER FOR AND NOTICE OF HEARING SUMMONS HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Petitioner’s You are hereby noticed to appear and Notice is hereby given that Petitioner request for a change of the above- to defend the above entitled action for a request for a change of name from named minor children Desiny Rae divorce now pending before the Sisseton- Chauncey Rae La Batte to Chauncey Allen Akot to Destiny Rae Ironstar, Nevaeh Wahpeton Tribal Court. If you do not White, Lorenzo Anthony Rios to Lorenzo Lynn Thennis to Nevaeh Lynn Ironstar appear at the divorce hearing to be held Anthony White, and Aliyah Marlena Rios shall be heard before the Honorable B.J. at the Tribal Courthouse on April 20, to Aliya Marlena White, shall be heard Jones, Judge of the Tribal Court, in the 2009 at the hour of 4:00 p.m. judgment by before the Honorable B.J. Jones, Judge of taxpayer dollars and create jobs in to report on the number of jobs created capital expenditures including transit Courtroom of the Sisseton-Wahpeton default may be entered against you. the Tribal Court, in the Courtroom of communities around the country,” said or retained, energy saved, renewable equipment and facilities. Participants Tribal Court at Agency Village, SD at 3:00 Dated this 25th day of March 2009. the Sisseton-Wahpeton Tri bal Court at Vice President Biden. “Local leaders energy capacity installed, greenhouse gas under this program include federally p.m. on the 15th day of April 2009. By the Court: B.J. Jones, Chief Judge. Agency Village, South Dakota at 4:00 p.m. will have the flexibility in how they put emissions reduced, and funds leveraged. recognized Indian Tribes or Alaska Dated this 16th day of March 2009. Attest: Lois Kohl, Clerk of Courts. on the 22nd day of April 2009. these resources to work – but we will Funding is based on a formula that Native villages, groups, or communities By the Court. 12-4tc Dated this 25th day of March 2009. hold them accountable for making the accounts for population and energy use. as identified by the Bureau of Indian Chief Judge B.J. Jones. By the Court: B.J. Jones, Chief Judge. investments quickly and wisely to spur “The Block Grants are a major Affairs in the Department of the Attest: Lois Kohl, Chief Clerk. Attest: Lois Kohl, Clerk of Courts. the local economy and cut energy use.” investment in energy solutions that Interior. 11-4tc 12-4tc The funding will support energy will strengthen America’s economy A notice soliciting project proposals audits and energy efficiency retrofits in and create jobs at the local level,” said to be selected on a competitive basis residential and commercial buildings, Secretary Chu. “The funding will be was published today in the Federal the development and implementation used for the cheapest, cleanest and most Register. The notice includes application of advanced building codes and reliable energy technologies we have procedures, the criteria that FTA will inspections, and the creation of – energy efficiency and conservation – utilize to select projects, and grant financial incentive programs for energy which can be deployed immediately. The terms, conditions, and reporting efficiency improvements. Other activities grants also empower local communities requirements. eligible for use of grant funds include to make strategic investments to meet Tribes will have 60 days to submit transportation programs that conserve the nation’s long term clean energy and project proposals. The Federal Register energy, projects to reduce and capture climate goals.” notice can be found at: http://www.fta. Washington, DC – Vice President $54.8 million in energy efficiency methane and other greenhouse gas Cities and counties will receive dot.gov/laws/leg_reg_federal_register. Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven and conservation projects in Indian emissions from landfills, renewable nearly $1.9 billion under the Energy html. Chu has announced plans to invest Country. The Energy Efficiency and energy installations on government Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Once projects are selected and buildings, energy efficient traffic Program, and states and territories funding is awarded, tribal recipients signals and street lights, deployment of will receive nearly $770 million. States must obligate funds by September 30, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Combined Heat and Power and district will receive and administer funds for 2010. Interested parties are encouraged Conservation Block Grant program, heating and cooling systems, and others. those counties and cities that are not to contact the nearest FTA Regional Tribal Land for Sale funded by President Obama’s American To ensure accountability, the large enough to qualify for direct DOE Office for additional information on Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will Department of Energy will provide funding. More than $54 million will the ARRA Tribal Transit Program. A The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation provide formula grants for projects that guidance to and require grant recipients flow directly to Tribal governments. contact list of FTA regional offices may is now accepting competitive sealed bids on two (2) individual reduce total energy use and fossil fuel be found at www.fta.dot.gov. homesites. emissions, and improve energy efficiency All bids must be addressed to: Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, ATTN nationwide. Trading post ads Tribal Realty Department, P.O. Box 509, Agency Village, SD “These investments will save Continued from Page 14 57262. Your bid shall be plainly marked on the outside of the Tiospa Zina Tribal School envelope as follows: “BID ON LAND FOR SALE BY THE Inconvenient Job Opening SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE.” Para-Professional The tracts of land offered for sale are legally described as: Washington, DC—The U.S. Secretary Ray LaHood. “That means Summary: Performs any combination 1. NW1/4NW1/4SE1/4SE1/4, Sec. 6, T. 124N, R 50W, Fifth Principal Looking for a copy Secretary of Transportation today more job creation and greater access to of following instructional tasks in Meridian, containing 2.50 acres, Lawrence Township, Roberts announced allocation of $17 million in those jobs.” classroom to assist teaching staff of County. federal funding under the American The ARRA tribal transit funds public or private elementary or secondary 2. Lot 19 of the NW1/4NW1/4, Sec. 33, T 125N, R 51W, Fifth of the Sota Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 2009 will provide grants to Indian tribes for school by performing the following Principal Meridian, containing .45 of an acre, Goodwill for the Federal Transit Administration’s duties. Township, Roberts County. Tribal Transit Program. The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate reserves the right to reject any and “These additional funds will each week? advance the expansion of much needed all bids. Soup & Sandwich transit services on our nation’s tribal The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate also reserves the right to allow a lands,” said U.S. Transportation Tribal Member to match high bid. Subscribe Now Lunch Sale The bid period shall be for nine (9) calendar days beginning on March 30, 2009 thru April 7, 2009, until 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009 Bid opening will be made by the governing authority of the & Receive Your Copy 11:00 a.m. until gone Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate on or after April 8, 2009. Successful bidder shall be required to render payment in full by -Menu- May 8, 2009. Every Week Soup/Frybread Sandwiches – Hot Dish In the Mail! Dessert – Drink NOTICE $ Request for Proposals only 5 The Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority is seeking Request Attention At the Tribal Office Lobby for Proposals (RFPs) from qualified firms or individuals Lake Traverse Utility Commission to transport ten (10) mobile homes from Waterloo, Iowa to Holy Week Services housing sites on the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Reservation. Customers Proposals will be accepted until Friday 12:00 p.m. (CST) on Effective March 1, 2009 all water/sewer bills are due by the April 17, 2009. No proposals shall be accepted after that date 15th of each month. If a customer has not paid by the Good Friday Services and time. 15th, a shut off notice will be sent. For All the Churches The proposals should include, but not limited to the following Payments not received by the 20th will be disconnected. items and services: To restore service, the water/sewer bill plus a reconnect fee of 3:00 p.m. $50.00 must be paid in full. New Tribal Elderly Center *State permits. *Misc. items, such as: tires, Garry Rouseau, Jr., SWO Tribal Vice-Chairman *Insurance. axles, extra time and March 5, 2009 Rev. Bighorn & CLP Filmore Simon officiating. *Fuel cost/mileage. mileage for construction, 11-2tc *Pilot cars. detours, etc. Easter Services *Taxes. Dakota Nation Housing The successful bidder must provide proof of insurance before the contract is awarded. The provider will only be responsible Development Corp. for transportation costs to the destinations. No set-up Job Announcement services will be required. The Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority will determine destinations at a later date. The Job Title: Office Manager. provider shall be responsible for all traffic violations, Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Baptism penalties, and fines associated with this agreement. Salary range: $40,000 - $45,000 per year DOE. Indian preference will apply to qualified bidders. The Sisseton- The Dakota Nation Housing Development Corporation is & Holy Wahpeton Housing Authority retains the right to reject any seeking qualified applicants for an Office Manager position. Communion and all bids. This position requires office management and accounting Should you have additional questions please contact the Sisseton- experience. A job description is available at the DNHDC Wahpeton Housing Authority at 605-698-3901. Office located upstairs in the Tekakwitha Papoose House. Please submit a resume with 2 letters of reference. Sisseton-Wahpeton Any questions, please call our office at 698-3200 or toll-free 1-888- Housing Authority 201-3640. Dinner & Easter Egg Hunt 11-3tc Closing date: Monday, April 6, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Page 12 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Discusses assigned Attention Notice of Energy Assistance teaching area with classroom teacher The Energy Assistance Program through the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate has received to coordinate instructional efforts. Heipa District Members additional funding through CITGO. Each household receiving energy assistance will Prepares lesson outline and plan in There will be a . . . receive an additional $200.00 for electricity or 150 gallons of propane or fuel oil. assigned area and submits outline to The regular energy assistance deadline for applications is March 31, 2009. teacher for review. Plans, prepares, and General Election Under the CITGO guidelines, a household will be eligible at 200% of the poverty level. develops various teaching aids such Applications for this program will be taken until April 30, 2009. Applications may be as bibliographies, charts, and graphs. For the Treasurer Position picked up at the ET/Demo Office, old Tiospa Zina building, at Agency Village. Presents subject matter to students, To be held on The following are the income guidelines under CITGO: utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, Saturday, April 4, 2009 Family Size 200% of Poverty and supervised role playing. Prepares, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. 1 20,800 administers, and grades examinations. Heipa District Center Assists students, individually or in 2 28,000 groups, with lesson assignments to 3 35,200 present or reinforce learning concepts. skills, and ability to analyze all financial a casino purchasing and inventory 4 42.400 Confers with parents on progress of statements. Excellent verbal and written system. 5 49,600 students. communication skills. Must be able to Requirements: High school graduate or 6 56,800 Open until April/May 2009. Applications obtain a (PMO) License with the SWO G.E.D. equivalent. General knowledge 7 64,000 will be considered for the 2009-10 school Gaming Commission. of purchasing and inventory controls. 8 1,200 year. Salary Range: $150,000+ (DOE) Excellent Good public relation skills. Computer and Indian Preference. Benefit Package. 10 key experience. Experience in office Pick up an application at Tiospa Zina, or procedures. Ability to follow directions For family units with more than 8 members, add 7,200 for each additional member. go to our website at: www.tzts.bia.edu Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel and work independently. Must be able If you have any questions, please contact Jolene Barse at 605-698-4400, ext. 214. to print one off, if you are interested in Job Openings to do moderate lifting, bending, and applying. Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is seeking to twisting. Must be able to obtain a Non school diploma/GED. Dakota 57262 Box 10076, Fargo, ND 58106.0076 52-tfc fill the following position(s): Gaming License upon hire. Opening date: March 27, 2009. Contact: Jeff Wanna, Facilities Phone: 701.237.6772, Fax: 701.232.1653 Security: These positions will close on April 3, 2009 Closing date: April 2, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Phone: 605.698.3966 x1155. WANTED Security Officer (1 full-time) rotating. at 4p.m. Indian Preference will apply/EEO Aberdeen Builders Exchange, P.O. Box 974, Principal, Circle of Nations-Wahpeton General function: Indian Preference will apply/EEO. Contact employer. Tribal Employment Rights Office, Kresge Building, Aberdeen, SD 57402.0974 Indian School, Wahpeton, ND. Requires Secures casino property and assets. the Human Resources Department for If you already have an application on file Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, PO Box Phone: 605.225.4733, Fax: 605.225.4733 Level I ND Elementary Principal Handles key control. Acts as runner for complete job descriptions at 1-800-658- with the Human Resources Department 509, Agency Village, South Dakota 57262 Credentials and 5 yrs. experience fill and credits between gaming areas 4717 Ex. 1653. and would like to be considered for Phone: 605.698.3549 Sioux Falls Builders Exchange Phone: in Native American schools with and the cage. If interested please fill out an application these positions please call us or stop by 605.357.8687, Fax: 605.357.8655 strong background in Development Requirements: High school diploma or and submit to: Dakota Sioux Casino & the HR office to have your application Reed Construction Data www. and Implementation of Elementary G.E.D equivalent. Able to work irregular Hotel Human Resources Department, reactivated. Your application must have ReedConstructionData.com , 30 Plains Builders Exchange, 220 N Kiwanis Curriculum. Indian Preference. Call 701- hours. Be dependable and punctual. Law 16415 Sioux Conifer Road, Watertown, SD been on file within the past 6 months. Technology Drive, Suite 500, Norcross, Ga Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 672-7221 for more information. Enforcement background useful. Must 57201. Apply with the Human Resources 30092-2912 Phone: 605.334.8886, Fax: 605.334.0112 11-2tc not have a felony on their record. Must Department, call or write for a job Phone: 800.303.8629 be physically fit and able to lift 40+ lbs. Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel description. Copies of the Bidding Documents may Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise Must complete all security certifications Job Openings Submit application to: Human Resources McGraw Hill Construction Plan be obtained at the Architect’s office in Position: CEO within a year of hire in accordance with Department: Foods Dishwasher (3 Full- Department, Dakota Connection Casino, Room MHC/ReproMAX, Albinsons accordance with the Instructions to Occupation Summary: The direct the gaming commissions rules and time) Day, Swing, Graveyard. 46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton, SD 57262. Reprographics, 1401 Glenwood Avenue Bidders upon depositing the sum of $100 primary responsibility of the Employee regulations. Must obtain a Key License Closing Date: April 3, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. N, Minneapolis, MN 55405-1226 www. for each set of documents payable to shall be the overall operation of the DNGE upon hire. Starting Wage: D.O.E. High School ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FWDodge.com Phone: 612.381.2290, Fax: Sisseton-Wahpeton College and a separate and shall include providing management Table Games: diploma or G.E.D. required. 23 March 2009 612.381.2295 check in the sum of $15 for postage and oversight and directing the day-to-day Poker Dealer (1 part-time) rotating. Two identification documents required Architect: English and Smart Architects, handling payable to the Architect. business activities and the development General function: Serves as Poker upon hire. LLC Minneapolis Builders Exchange, 1123 Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent and implementation of a long range department host to guest players and If interested please submit application 110 Interlachen Way Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN of the bid must accompany each bid business plan that includes a long range tournament participants. to Human Resources Department 16849 Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 55405.1431 www.MBEx.org Phone: in accordance with the Instructions to plan for strategic growth. Employee Requirements: High school diploma or 102nd Street SE Hankinson ND 58041 For 651.275.0267 612.381.2620, Fax: 612.381.2621 Bidders. shall be subject to the supervision and G.E.D. equivalent. Previous experience complete Job Description contact Stacey The Sisseton-Wahpeton College, will Bidders upon returning the documents in direction of the Tribal Council. required. Knowledgeable in all forms of Owen @ 701-634-3000 ext. 475. receive sealed bids on a General Contract, Builders Exchange of Saint Paul, 445 good condition within 10 days following Qualifications: Education: BS/BA degree Poker games and Poker rules. Must be Indian Preference will apply/EEO. including mechanical and electrical Farrington St, Saint Paul, MN 55103.2310 the private opening of the bids, shall in business, management, marketing, outgoing, mature, and express ability (Please Provide Tribal Enrollment.) work, and earthwork for a 1-story, CMU www.BxSP.org Phone: 651.224.7545, Fax: be returned the deposit in full. Non- accounting or related field of study. to work under a moderate amount of Must be licensable by the SWO Gaming foundation walls, face brick exterior on 651.224.7549 bidders returning the documents in good Experience: A minimum of 10 years of stress. Demonstrate punctuality and Commission. A Key License requires your concrete masonry at auditorium and condition will be returned the sum of $75. management experience with at least dependability. Able and willing to work income tax filing for the last 3 years. cold-formed metal framing back-up Southwest Builders Exchange, 425 Main Postage and handling is non-refundable. 5 years performing at a senior level is all shifts. Must be willing to sit from 2 at office/classroom wing, TPO roofing St W, Marshall, MN 56258.1314 Contacts for work under this bid required at a property generating over to 4 hours at a time. Must obtain a Key Dakota Connection Casino on steel decking on steel joist framing Phone: 507.537.1489, Fax: 507.537.1467 will obligate the Contractor and $50 million of gaming revenue. Must be Gaming License upon hire. Job Openings at flat roofs and standing seam metal subcontractors not to discriminate in capable of developing and maintaining a Hotel: C-Store Department: roofing on curved canopy roofs with St. Cloud Builders Exchange, P.O. employment practices. comprehensive business and marketing Hotel Services Clerk (1 full-time). Clerk/Casher (2) part-time, rotating shifts, steel decking on curved steel beams, Box 746, St. Cloud, MN 56301 www. Project is exempt from South Dakota plan. Must demonstrate experience General function: Provides services to day, swing, graveyard, weekends and approximately 16,700 square feet. StCloudBuildersExchange.com Phone: sales tax however includes the cost of in finance, accounting, marketing, guests of the hotel and/or casino which holidays. Good communication skills. Bids shall be on a stipulated sum basis; 320.252.5832, Fax: 320.251.0081 Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) procurement, HR management, policy/ include: bellhop duties, coat check duties, Strong organizational skills managing segregated bids will not be accepted. taxes and applicable Tribal taxes. procedure writing, and security/ and shuttle driver. various functions. Must be at least Project is to be Substantially Complete by Willmar Builders Exchange (Mid The Owner reserves the right to waive surveillance compliance. Experience Requirements: High School Diploma/ 21 years old. Must have a high school date determined by Contractor. Minnesota), 2104 E Hwy 12, Willmar, MN irregularities and to reject bids. and knowledge in Class II and Class GED preferred. Must have good customer diploma/GED. The Owner will receive bids until 2:00 56201 By order of the Sisseton-Wahpeton III gaming is preferred. Experience service skills. Ability to communicate Sales and Marketing Department: p.m. Central Standard Time on Tuesday, Phone: 320.231.0279, Fax: 320.231.1948 College. with multiple-site management is also verbally. Ability to handle diverse Reel Deal Club Attendant (1) part-time, April 21, 2009, at 12572 BIA highway 700, preferred. Must demonstrate knowledge, situations and/or people. Must obtain rotating shifts, day, swing, weekends Agency Village, South Dakota 57262. Fargo-Moorhead Builders Exchange, P.O. skills, and ability to analyze all financial a Non-Gaming license upon hire. Must and holidays. Excellent customer service Bids received after this time will not be statements. Experience and knowledge have a valid driver’s license/obtain tribal skills. Excellent communication skills. accepted. Bids will be opened privately. of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and driver’s license upon hire. Must have some computer experience. Interested parties are invited to attend. Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate other regulatory authorities. Experience Purchasing: Appropriate dress code. Ability to work Bidding Documents may be examined at with multiple-site management is Purchasing Clerk (1 full-time). under supervision and meet deadlines. the Architect’s office and at: Job Openings preferred. Must demonstrate knowledge, General function: Establish and maintain Telephone skills. Previous experience of player club and casino operations. Must Sisseton-Wahpeton College, 12572 BIA The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe is seeking to fill be at least 18 years old. Must have a high Highway 700, Agency Village, South the following positions: Teacher, Early Head Start. Project Assistance, Early Childhood Dental Project Attention “Cavity Free in 2-0-1-3” Closing date: April 10, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Big Coulee District Members All interested applicants may obtain application and The Regular Big Coulee District Meeting is re-scheduled job description information at the Human Resource Department of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. You may until April 5, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Big Coulee District contact Arnold Williams at (605) 698-3911. Ext 112. Center. Hope to see you there!
Notice Old Agency District Elderly (ELDERLY ONLY!) Special Elderly Meeting Come out, have fun, and enjoy yourself playing Bingo with us! April 4, 2009 For more information, please call (605) 947-4353 11-2tc SWO Community Center 3:00 p.m. One Hour Dinner will be served with door prize drawings for 4 TVs. Makes A Difference! NOTICE TO THE COMMUNITY -- WOOD One Hour Makes A Difference! NEEDED
Dakotah Pride Center is requesting donations of wood for inipi (sweat lodge) ceremonies provided for the clients in treatment. 7 p.m. Every Thursday Please call Ron Hill @ 698-3917 Ext. 110. In the Waubay Library & 7 p.m. Tuesday & Friday Will pick up the wood if you are not able to deliver. Old Community Center - Peever
Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 1, 2009 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 13 Featuring . . . Roberts County All Your On-the-Go Needs At One Stop National Bank Live Bait Peever, S.D. 5 East Maple St. All Your Fishing Needs We Accept WIC, Sisseton, S.D. Cold Beer - Groceries - Ice EBT & USDA Food Stamps Phone 698-7621 Open 12 Hours - 7 to 7 Internet Banking Monday thru Friday SWO Tribe 7 to 3 on Saturday at East Hwy 10 & Jct 127 Job Openings Sisseton, S.D. The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe is www.rcnbank.com Open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. seeking to fill the following positions: Video Lottery Teacher, Early Head Start. Member FDIC - Equal Housing Powerball Lender Project Assistance, Early Childhood Scratch Tickets Dental Project “Cavity Free in 2-0-1-3” Closing date: April 10, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. NEED EMBROIDERY? All interested applicants may obtain LD Enterprises Kevin Chilson, Funeral Director Sisseton and the *In house logo specialist application and job description 200 Fairlawn Ave. W. Lake Traverse Reservation *Affordable custom information at the Human Resource Winsted, MN 55395 Call Emmett Redday embroidery Department of the Sisseton-Wahpeton AMAZING *No minimum order on 1-320-485-4447 Toll-free 1-800-921-1681 STITCHES R US embroidery Oyate. You may contact Arnold Williams *Volume discounts available at (605) 698-3911. Ext 112. *Accept screen printing and other pro- motional items Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Located at Lake Traverse, SD Larry & Deb Halbert, Owners Job Opening Shop: (605) 694-2848 Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Cell: (605) 237-3124 Supervisor: Vice-Chairman [email protected] For information call Emmett Redday (800) 921-1681 or Ron at (320) 240-8100 Department: Finance Department In association with the Chilson Funeral Home Summary: Under supervision of the tribute-images.com Ron Westrup - owner/consultant state and school. Lectures, demonstrates, Dakota Monument Co. SWO Vice-Chairman, the Chief Financial and uses audiovisual teaching aids Reviews proposals to suggest the best Knowledge of Federal, State and Tribal ~For Caring Professional Service~ Officer is responsible for the direction, to present subject matter to class. possible auditor to meet the needs of the financial regulations and processes. Chad Ballhagen, Local Representative management, and leadership of the Prepares, administers, and corrects SWO and completion of federal audit Knowledge of auditing standards and 13193 – 468th Ave. – Wilmot, SD 57279 administrative, financial planning, tests, and records results. Assigns (605) 938-4836 – Toll-Free (800) 630-1788 requirements. Immediately reports techniques. Knowledge of financial, and accounting efforts of the SWO lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral be assigned. Prepares course objectives any known or suspected irregularities governmental, cost, payroll and tax organization. This position is a contract presentations. Teaches rules of conduct. be assigned. Evaluates and supervises and outline for course of study following including misappropriation of funds/ reporting principles, methods, techniques position hired by the SWO Tribal Council. Maintains order in classroom and on the teaching staff on a regular basis curriculum guidelines or requirements of fraud in accordance with the Whistle and standards. Skill in examining Responsibilities/Duties: Directs and playground. Counsels pupils when through classroom observations. state and school. Lectures, demonstrates, Blower Protection Act – Tribal Council and assessing operating processes manages all Federal and Tribal financial adjustment and academic problems Submits monthly and quarterly reports and uses audiovisual teaching aids Resolution SWO-08-040. Establishes and procedures, support systems and programs and supporting information arise. Discusses pupils’ academic and to the SWSB pertaining to students to present subject matter to class. and implements short and long range processes. Skill in developing policy and systems of the SWO organization to behavioral attitudes and achievements academics, attendance, discipline and Prepares, administers, and corrects departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedure documentation. Ability to include cash management of the receipt with parents. Keeps attendance and parent contacts. Promotes and supports tests, and records results. Assigns and operating procedures; monitors and develop and maintain recordkeeping of revenues, expenditure of funds grade records as required by school. educational programs through meetings lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral evaluates program effectiveness; initiates systems and procedures. Knowledge of and conservation of assets. Develops, Coordinates class field trips. with staff and review of teachers’ lesson presentations. Teaches rules of conduct. changes required for improvement. business practices and procedures. Ability implements, interprets, and coordinates Closing Date: April 11, 2009 by 4:00 p.m. plans. Confers with teachers, students, Maintains order in classroom and on Directly supervises the SWO Controller. to develop and implement strategic the application of financial, accounting, Job Title: Middle School Computer Teacher and parents concerning educational playground. Counsels pupils when Collaborates with the Controller in the business and operating plans. Knowledge billing and audit procedures. Establishes Summary: Teaches one or more and behavioral problems in school. adjustment and academic problems supervision of other personnel, which of SWO staff hiring procedures and and maintains financial records systems subjects to students in tribal school by Establishes and maintains ambassador arise. Discusses pupils’ academic and includes workload distribution and staff personnel policies. Skill and ability to in accordance with generally accepted performing the following duties. relationships with colleges, community behavioral attitudes and achievements training, conflict resolution, employee manage, supervise, organize, prioritize, accounting principles and auditing Essential Duties and Responsibilities organizations, and other schools with parents. Keeps attendance and evaluations and recommendations and allocate staff work assignments. standards. Oversees the processing of include the following. Other duties to coordinate educational services. grade records as required by school. for personnel actions; and motivates Skills in employee development and revenue and expenditures to ensure may be assigned. Instructs students by Requisitions and allocates supplies, Coordinates class field trips. employees to achieve peak productivity performance management. Knowledge compliance with appropriate internal lecturing, demonstrating, and using equipment, and instructional material Closing Date: May 29, 2009 by 4:00 p.m. and performance. Replies to Internal of software to prepare and illustrate control safeguards. Initiates and conducts audiovisual aids and other materials as needed. Implements and approves If you would like to apply to be a part Revenue Service notices. Negotiates with complex financial reports, comparisons, financial investigations and makes sound to supplement presentations. Prepares of class schedules, cumulative records, of the TZ tiwahe you may pick up an the Internal Revenue Service concerning impacts and/or projections. Ability to recommendations to resolve current course objectives and outline for course and attendance reports. Walks about application for these positions from the assessed penalties, interest, etc. . . . to analyze and interpret financial data and and/or on-going issues. Coordinates the of study following curriculum guidelines school building and property to monitor TZTS HR office located at #2 Tiospa Zina provide the best possible outcome for the prepare financial reports, statements preparation of financial statements, or requirements of state and school. safety and security. Collaborates with Dr. Agency Village, SD 56262. Applications SWO. Monitors compliance with Federal, and/or projections. Knowledge of financial reports, special analyses Assigns lessons and corrects homework. school maintenance regarding custodial may also be printed off the HR web State, and Tribal regulations to prevent advanced cost and financial analysis and information reports; presents Administers tests to evaluate pupil services and maintaining school page by going to http://www.tzts.bia. waste, fraud and abuse of Federal and principles and techniques. Ability to recommendations for programmatic progress, records results, and issues equipment. Collaborates with Special edu and clicking on the administration Tribal generated revenues. Reviews, make evaluative judgments. and fiscal changes to the SWO Vice- reports to inform parents of progress. Education staff and regular classroom button, then the HR button. Completed prepares, and negotiates indirect cost rate Job requirements: Must successfully Chairman. Assists the Vice-Chairman Keeps attendance records. Maintains teachers in the development of IEP’s. applications may be sent to PO box 719, for the SWO organization on an annual complete 90-day probationary period, with the preparation and reporting of discipline in classroom. Meets with Closing Date: May 29, 2009 by 4:00 p.m. Agency Village, SD 57262. Faxed to: 605- basis. Reviews the management systems drug testing and background character the Tribal Council and the annual report parents to discuss student progress Job Title: Elementary School Teacher 698-7686. For further information call manuals (procurement, property and investigations. to General Council. Reviews collection and problems. Participates in faculty Summary: Teaches elementary school 605-698-3953 ext. 3217. Indian Preference supply, personnel, record keeping and Salary range: Starting wages $85,000 reports to determine status of collections. and professional meetings, educational students academic, social, and motor employer. accounting) to ensure accountability DOE. Reviews and analyzes investments and conferences, and teacher training skills in tribal school by performing the of SWO organizational property and Working conditions: Work is performed the amortization of long-term debt. workshops. Performs related duties such following duties. equipment. Facilitates timely and efficient in an office setting. No or very limited Ensures all external report obligations as sponsoring one or more activities or Essential Duties and Responsibilities Trading post ads year-end close-outs. physical effort is required. No or very are met, including the annual report to student organizations, assisting pupils in include the following. Other duties may Continued on Page 12 Conducts, coordinates and/or attends limited exposure to physical risk. the State of North Dakota concerning selecting course of study, and counseling staff meetings, program/departmental Date: 3-25-2009. economic development expenditures. student in adjustment and academic meetings, etc. as needed. Other duties as Council approved 3-27-09, motion #97. Ensures annual audits are completed problems. with the results communicated to the assigned by the Tribal Vice-Chairman. Tiospa Zina Tribal School Closing Date: May 29, 2009 by 4:00 p.m. Vice-Chairman and Tribal Council. Serves Education: CPA preferred; Bachelor’s Job Openings Job Title: Lead Teacher (6-12) as the main liaison between SWO and degree (or higher) in accounting or Job Title: Elementary School Dakota Summary: Directs and coordinates the auditors. Works in conjunction with business administration and 5 years Studies Teacher educational, administrative, and auditors and Tribal Entities to prepare experience directly related to the duties Summary: Teaches elementary school counseling activities of Tisopa Zina GASB 34 audited financial statements. and responsibilities specified or Bachelor’s students academic, social, and motor Tribal School by performing the Works with other SWO governmental and degree (or higher) in a related field with 7 skills in tribal school by performing the following duties personally or through nonprofit entities as deemed necessary to 10 years experience directly related to following duties. subordinate supervisors. to prepare financial statements for the duties and responsibilities specified. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities inclusion in the annual audit. Works Knowledge, skills and abilities required: include the following. Other duties may include the following. Other duties may with grantors on on-site and off-site Ability to communicate effectively, both be assigned. Prepares course objectives reviews. Replies to and negotiates with orally and in writing. Ability to plan, and outline for course of study following the federal departments concerning organize, implement, evaluate, and curriculum guidelines or requirements of audit matters. Prepares competitive modify financial programs, information bidding proposals for the annual audit. support systems, and processes.
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Notice of Open Meetings Open meetings for victims of domestic violence will be held on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at the Dakotah Pride rehab center in the conference room. Sponsored by the Women’s Circle. Women’s Circle April 3-4 Carbon Copy (Variety) Show times: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Shows are one-hour sets with ½ hour breaks The Early Childhood Intervention Program provides (Some show times are specified) services to children from birth to 5 years---The (605) 698-4129 critical years in a child’s development. or new toll-free number Early intervention can enhance development and reduce the effects of developmental delays. 1-888-200-4492 Early intervention services are equally available to 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.
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