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November 29, 2002 Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin www.oneidanation.org

Danforth Oklahoma elected We have lift off! Indians president buying land of MAST in New York Oneida, Wis. - Oneida AURELIUS, N.Y. (AP) - Nation Chairwoman Tina The Oklahoma-based Seneca- Danforth has been elected Cayuga Indians, a group president of MAST, the interested in developing casi- Midwest nos in New York, are acquir- Alliance of ing 240 acres near the Finger Sovereign Lakes, according to a pub- Tribes. lished report. MAST is The Cayuga County land, a coalition just north of Cayuga Lake, of midwest was purchased for $738,544 tribes with a by Caywil New York, a com- mission to Danforth pany hired by the tribe to advocate, acquire land, according to protect and preserve and Larry Leventhal, an attorney enhance the mutual interests, working with the Seneca- treaty rights, sovereignty and Cayugas, the Post-Standard cultural way of life for the of Syracuse reported nations. Thursday. MAST, established in The land purchased by 1996, is comprised of 36 fed- Caywil, in the towns of erally recognized Native Aurelius and Montezuma, American governments with was being developed into an lands in Wisconsin, 18-hole golf course by Todd Michigan, Iowa and Mirabito. It is near the Minnesota. Collectively these Montezuma National Wildlife sovereigns represent approxi- Refuge, and about 8 miles mately 170,000 tribal mem- west of the Fingerlakes Mall. bers according to their latest Gregory Greenfield, presi- census report. dent of the Atlanta group that Danforth, also serving on owns the Fingerlakes Mall, the board of directors for the said he was in favor of a casi- Native American Bank, based no. in Denver, Col., will serve as “It would seem a casino president of MAST through would be a logical choice,” he September 2004. said. “The more activity and Also elected to the leader- more reasons that people ship of MAST are Robert Chicks, vice-president, and would have to drive long dis- president of the Stockbridge- tance to this area - the better.” Munsee Band of Mohicans in Leventhal would not say Bowler, Wis., Elizabeth what the Seneca-Cayuga’s “Betty” Martin, secretary, and plans were for the property. AP Photo/Chris O'Meara “The tribe is interested in representative of the Lac The space shuttle Endeavour is reflected in the water during liftoff Saturday night Nov. 23, 2002 at the keeping its options open as to Vieux Desert Chippewa Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Seven astronauts, including John Herrington, a what would best serve the Tribal Council in Watersmeet, Chickasaw Nation member and the first Native American ever launched into space, began an 11-day tribal interests regarding the Mich., Jerry Chingwa, trea- mission to the international space station. See story on Page 5A. surer, and chairman of the utilization of its lands,” Little Traverse Band of Leventhal said. Odawa Chippewa in Petosky, The Seneca-Cayugas own Mich. Government to appeal contempt and operate a high-stakes They will also serve their bingo hall, a gas station and a terms through September cigarette factory in 2004. sanctions against Norton Oklahoma. Clint Halftown, a By Robert Gehrke Assistant Secretary for Indian The plaintiffs’ attorney, spokesman for the Cayuga Associated Press Writer Affairs Neal A. McCaleb had Dennis Gingold, said a civil Indian Nation of New York, WASHINGTON (AP) - failed to comply with his contempt ruling cannot be had no comment. Interior Secretary Gale 1999 order to the department appealed until the lawsuit is Mirabito had purchased the Norton will challenge a to account for more than a resolved. Even if they could, property 10 years ago for judge’s ruling that held her in century of proceeds from oil, they would have to show $200,000, and had received contempt for concealing fail- gas, mining and timber royal- Lamberth erred in his ruling, town approval for the project ures in fixing a history of mis- ties on Indian land. and the record in this case is this year. management of royalties from Moreover, Lamberth said “overwhelming in the perva- “It got a little overwhelm- Indian land. they had committed “fraud on sive fraud that has been per- ing to me, and I had to let go Government attorneys filed the court” by concealing the petrated on the court.” my share of the deal,” a notice with the U.S. Court failures and misrepresenting In 1887, Congress assigned Mirabito said. of Appeals for the District of their progress in fixing the American Indians small The Seneca-Cayuga Columbia Circuit on Tuesday management problems and parcels of land and directed Indians, based in Miami, indicating they plan to appeal protecting the Indian money. the Interior Department to Okla., and the Cayuga Indian the September contempt rul- “In my 15 years on the Interior Secretary manage the royalties. But for Nation of New York sued the ing by U.S. District Judge bench, I have never seen a lit- Gale Norton more than a century, an untold state in federal court for the Royce Lamberth. igant make such a concerted Cabinet official held in con- amount of money intended for return of 64,000 acres of “The Justice Department effort to subvert the truth- tempt since the class-action ancestral homeland. They and the Department of seeking function of the judi- some of the nation’s poorest lawsuit was filed in 1996 on were awarded $247.9 million Interior remain confident that cial process,” Lamberth wrote residents was lost, stolen or behalf of 350,000 American in damages, an award the the law and the facts of this in his ruling. “The never collected. state is appealing. Arguments case do not justify the court’s Department of Interior is truly Indian account holders. A group of Indians sued the are scheduled to be heard in Sept. 17 finding of contempt,” an embarrassment to the fed- Former Clinton administra- government in 1996, claiming January. said Interior Department eral government in general tion Interior Secretary Bruce the government squandered Connie L. Talcott of the spokesman Dan DuBray. and the executive branch in Babbitt and Treasury between $10 billion and $40 Lamberth ruled in particular.” Secretary Robert Rubin were billion. See Page 2 September that Norton and Norton was the third found in contempt in 1999. 2 A(T#ken) November 29, 2002 K a lliih w iis a k s LocalLocal ThanksgivingThanksgiving Harvest:Harvest: AnAn eveningevening ofof sharingsharing withwith lovedloved onesones By Yvonne Kaquatosh sent as appetizers and refresh- the Knife’ was selected as the While everyone enjoyed have been planning the event were also present to share the Kalihwisaks ments were made available grand finale. the soft lyrics echoing to every last detail since evening with the 30 residents It was an enjoyable evening before the main course. Once “I would love to see her go throughout the room, organiz- September. of the facility and family of togetherness for residents Sara wrapped up her perfor- on to bigger and better ers of the event were prepar- There were approximately members. at the Anna John Nursing mance, the residents and things,” commented ing to serve the residents and 70 guests who attended the A list of those who assisted Home (AJNH) recently when guests were treated to another Winnifred Thomas about Ms. their guests. event which marked it’s third with decorating, and meal their loved ones joined them refreshing performance by Stevens. “She is a fabulous Linda Tryba, Activity year. ONCOA members Pearl planning is on page 4 of this for the annual Thanksgiving Jennifer Stevens, daughter of singer,” she added. Director at AJNH, said staff McLester and Ella Summers issue. Harvest meal. Ernie Stevens Jr. The very tal- At left, a beautiful display As invited guests arrived ented musician sang a variety that set the mood for the last Wednesday evening, they of softhearted songs for their evening, compliments of were treated to soft piano listening pleasure including, Lori and Donnie music provided by Sara Jean Amazing Grace, Evergreen, Goffard. Sara, daughter of Summertime, and the Titanic McLester. According to Jean Goffard dietician at theme by Celine Dion. ‘Mack Linda Tryba, the AJNH, entertained those pre- McLester family has vol- unteered their time to decorate at AJNH every holiday for the past three years. At right, Jennifer Stevens performs for residents and their guests. Below, Linda and another AJNH employee serve some of the guests at their table. And, Oneida elder, Melinda Doxtator had the honor of reciting the prayer in the Oneida Language.

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Photos by Yvonne Kaquatosh From Page 1/ Land in New anti-land claim Seneca- Cayuga Chapter of Upstate Citizens for Equality, said her group will continue to oppose the land claims, the establish- ment of a reservation or sov- ereign land in the 64,027-acre claim area. Aurelius Town Supervisor Ed Ide said he has concerns if a casino goes up or if the tribe intends to claim the land as sovereign, tribal land. “If they have purchased it and intend to make it tribal lands, I see that as a problem,” 920-429-0108 Ide said. “Obviously, it goes We make off the tax rolls. There are a Weddings Beautiful lot of privileges that they have on the reservation that the rest Free throw away bouquet or of the people in the town will rose petals for every not have, both economically wedding booked. and the way they handle their Bay Park Square Mall-Green Bay affairs. You just set up two Located by Food court and Elder-Beerman classes of people.” • Open 7 Days a Week • Open regular Mall hours K a lliih w iis a k s November 29, 2002 (Áhs<)3 A LocalLocal

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Jordan, Hannah that achievement. She com- Hannah Jordan passed pleted a nursing assistant away Friday morning, course, but felt too compas- November 15, 2002 at home. sionate in that field. Her She resided with her daugh- employment consisted of 12 ter, Sharon in Green Bay. hard years at Aluminum Hannah was born April 23, Specialty and then finally 1937 in Oneida to the late retiring from Mirro Eunice (Swamp) and Gus Aluminum Goods after 28 Cooper. She had worked sev- years of dedicated service. eral years for the Oneida She worked hard all her life. Head Start and Oneida Child Her happiest moment Care Programs. She occurred on June 22, 1991 belonged to the Ladies when in their riverside back- Auxiliary, Robert Cornelius yard, she became the loving Post 7784. wife of Michael Petersen. Survivors include two They would have shared 12 sons, Richard (Wanda) special years together next Archiquette, Gerald summer. Archiquette, two daughters, Bernadine is survived by Sharon (Eddie) Archiquette, her devoted husband: Mike; and Pamela Archiquette, all two daughters: Valerie Bey ad of Green Bay, twelve grand- fiancé, Bob Buxbaum, children, Kevin, Keith, Manitowoc; Gail (Max) Darrell, Dee Ann, Lee, Chase, Price, Hillside, Colo., one Quinton, Jerome, Julie, Joel, son: Darren (Rhonda) Erik, and Shawn, five great- Wheelock, Manitowoc, her father and stepmother: Lester Photos by Keith Skenandore grandchildren, Darian, Above: Frances “Candy” Smith, execu- Ki’ana, Keith, Quintan, Jr., and Mildred Dehne, Newton: and Ethan. She is further sur- three sisters: Shirley tive director of the United Amerindian vived by five sisters-in-law, (DuWayne) Wolf, Kaukauna; Center, looks on as Dale Doxtator, Rose Melchert, Green Bay, Karen (Jerry) Newhouse, chairman of the board, signs the title of Ruth Montano, Oneida, Mary Appleton; and Patty Dehne, a used van that was donated to the cen- Ann Archiquette, Dubuque, Combined Locks; seven ter on behalf of the Oneida Tribe. At Iowa, Neva Archiquette, grandchildren; Heather Bey right, Doxtator and Smith accept a Green Bay, and Jeanette and her fiance Bob Nixon; $45,000 check from Chairwoman Tina Archiquette, Green Bay, as Nick, Alex, Silver, Zola and Danforth. Doxtator said the funds are well as her mother-in-law, Zach Price; and Arizona earmarked for the center’s property Louise Archiquette, Green Wheelock; her mother-in- taxes, wages, capital improvements, Bay. She is also survived by law: Marjorie Petersen, and remodeling, among other things. many special cousins, includ- Manitowoc; one sister-in-law ing her special cousin, Kay (John) Goswitz; three Dorothy; nieces and nephews. brothers-in-law: Chris find her fishing right in her he married the former Phyllis She was preceded in death by (Patrice) Petersen, Colorado backyard or chair caning. She Reed in Oneida. Skinny was her parents, husband, Springs, Colo.; Ken (Mary) was incredible at hardanger an army veteran serving with Richard, and two sons, Keith Petersen, Francis Creek; and needle point ad accomplished the 32nd division. He worked A Big Thanks and Steve. Keith (Brenda) Petersen, at her Indian crafts. Her as a barber for many years We would like to thank everyone who Petersen, Manitowoc; one great-grand- favorite music included until his retirement. Skinny helped for Yvonne. Thanks for the fire Bernadine Joyce child: Brittany Nixon; polkas, country Native was an avid golfer and burners, food, drinks, singers, and money stepchildren: Lisa (Bill) American and the barbershop enjoyed playing drums in a donations. (Beanie-Schnookie) Stricklin, Manitowoc; Jeff music of the Fox Valley local band for several years. Frank Skenandore & Family Bernadine Joyce (Beanie- (Pam) Petersen, Connecticut; Chorus Sweet Adeline’s. He is survived by his wife and Tim (Becky) Petersen, Schnookie) Petersen, on If you saw her home, you’d Phyllis “Phyl” of De Pere; Manitowoc; five step grand- I m Free Monday, October 21, 2002, know she was very proud of three sons Ron Sr. of NV, children: Wendy, Courtney, surrounded by her loved ones her Oneida Heritage. She was Kerry (Judy) of Green Bay Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, Trevor, Ashley, Tristan; a half at home, Bernadine Joyce overwhelmingly comforted and Danny of Green Bay; I am following the path God laid for me. Dehne Petersen entered into sister: Pamela (Dale) Chizek, by the visit of the medicine seven grandchildren Ronnie I took His hand when I heard Him call, the Kingdom of Heaven after Manitowoc; and a step-broth- man, Bob Brown, while she Jr., Mitch, Kelli Rae, Jodi, I turned my back and left it all. a valiant 2 _ year struggle er; Bobby (Sheila) Morgan, was in the hospital. And she Jamie, Lisa and Shane.; four I could not stay another day, against cancer. Reedsville. And finally her became reassured by the Rev. On March 24, 1935 at 9:30 dog, L.B. and her two fish great-grandchildren Krista, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Paul Perkins, that her faith in Shenandoah, Marcus and Tasks left undone must stay that way, a.m. she became the firstborn Squirrely Shirley and Jesus Christ guaranteed her Mariah and numerous nieces I found that peace at the close of the day. of Lester Dehne and the late Schnookie. place in heaven. She never She was preceded in death and nephews. If my parting has left a void, Mabel Sommers Dehne lost her wit, sense of humor, by her mother: Mabel Skinny was preceded in (Ohlsen) in an upstairs room kindness, and loving com- Then fill it with remembered joy. on the Dehne farm in Sommers Ohlsen; her infant death by his parents, three ments throughout the pain, A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Newton. sister Yvonne Dehne and a brothers; Miles, Bill and confusion and weakness. Ah yes, these things I too will miss. She attended school at step grandson; Joshua Skenandore, Nick and four sisters; Be not burdened with times of sorrow, Sheboygan St. Wendall and Petersen. She will be sadly Florence, Katie, Ruth and I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow. Manitowoc. Her greatest missed by her Aunt Charlotte; Norris “Skinny” Iola. My life’s been full, I’ve savored so much, accomplishment was earning Uncle Arvin, and Aunt Mary; Norris “Skinny” W. her GED from Lakeshore and many nieces and Skenandore 87, of Green Bay Enrollment Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch, Technical College at the nephews, cousins, and died Saturday November 23, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, young age of 65. Someone numerous friends. Those 2002 at his residence follow- Office Closed Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. once told her that she was whose lives she touched feel ing a lengthy illness. Skinny The Enrollment office Lift up your hearts and share with me, dumb, but she proved them blessed. was born September 20, will be Closed on God wanted me now, He set me free. wrong. Thank you to Michael She enjoyed going to the 1915 in Oneida the son of the December 12 & 13, Williams, her math teacher, Oneida Casino ad was able to late Edgar and Alice (Spruce) 2002 due to In-Service. who was very instrumental in go “one last time!” You could Skenandore. On June 7, 1947 4 A(Kayé) November 29, 2002 K a lliih w iis a k s LocalLocal

StrikingStriking oiloil atat groundbreakinggroundbreaking The tie is broken the Oneida Valdor John Business wins special Committee due to a run-off lack of election election committee Oneida - A tie for the workers to remaining seat on the Oneida work the Nation Commission on Aging sites of the Valdor John has finally been broken with election. Valdor John coming out on Oneida and Milwaukee top. polling sites were utilized for John defeated Mary Edna the special run-off election, Greendeer following the spe- with 106 and 34 voters com- cial run-off election held Nov. ing out to the polls, respec- 16. John received 105 votes, tively. followed by Greendeer with According to Dorothy 35. Skenandore, election commit- Photos by Yvonne Kaquatosh The two candidates have tee chair, the final election The groundbreaking for the J & A Quik been tied since the regular results are to be forwarded by Lube Business was held on Monday, Oneida tribal elections held the committee to the OBC November 25. On hand (above) for the back on July 6. Efforts to within five working days via a official ground breaking were, left to break the tie by coin toss were final report. She added that right: Gregg Halvorsen-Vice-President unsuccessful as was a previ- the voter amounts are subject of Bay Bank, Mark Burwell-Executive ous date for the special run- to the inclusion of ballots cast Director of Urban Hope, Jody Cornelius- off election. The original by ineligible voters which are J & A Quik Lube Proprietor; Chuck Sept. 7 date was cancelled by appealed and overturned. Geisen-Unlimited Structures, LLC General Contractor for project; Curt The OOneida NNation AArts PProgram Heidke-Co-partner Unlimited Structures, LLC; Jim Fisher, Tilot Oil Sales Rep.; & and Jeff Tilot-Owner of Tilot Oil Community Members Company based in Green Bay. The two bay oil change facility is expected to be Present… “Coming Home” CokeCoke isis it!it! Anna John Nursing Home Helpers Following are additional helpers who worked feverishly in Photo by Keith Holiday Variety Show Skenandore preparation for the Thanksgiving Harvest that was held at Bill Jensen, AJNH on November 20, 2002. The Holiday season is right around the corner and a lot of our loved ones will be coming home... right, general Marilyn Mack, Dietician Director, coordinated the whole meal, hors d’oeuvres, and appetizers; the resident craft group With this in mind, what better way to bring the commu- manager of nity together but for an evening of fun and entertainment! Coca-Cola, pre- provided the napkin rings, table decor and the unique center- piece decorations. The centerpiece decorations were put in a Do you have a talent that you have been dying to share sents Brandon drawing at evening’s end. Following are the names of the rest with your community? Now is your chance! Cooper the of the assistants: Penny Pelky, Edna Lange, Mary Gerl, Abby If your talent ranges from acting, singing, dancing, play- grand prize win- King, Evelyn Cornelius, Louella Elm, Zach Skenandore, ing an instrument, and/or telling a couple jokes...what ever ner of two air- Leonard Zuleger, Melinda Doxtator, Vera Perkins, Bertha it may be you can be a part of the show! line tickets to Cornelius, LaVinia Webster, Delia Denny, Lydia Denny and of For further information contact Jennifer M. Stevens at: anywhere in course Linda Tryba, Activity Director. Work: 869-4403 or home : 437-1493. North America during the Coke promotion.

VtÜwThe family Éyof g{tÇ~á‹Lahnislahawi (Jaiman King) extends our sincerest regards to the Oneida Nation Community, Oneida Nation WWhat’shat’s HHappening!appening! Employees, elected officials, our family September 2002 - June 2003 December 13, 2002 040 Meetings every Saturday Oneida Nation Museum “YOUNG ARTISTS members and All are Welcome. TIME:Noon - 1:00 pm CONTEST” Oneida community artists, aged 16-25, friends. WHERE: 2488 Babcock (Corner of 172 & Babcock) are invited to submit original artwork–painting, draw- A very special ing, sculpture, poem, or short story for the 2003 thank you to those December 2, 2002 Museum exhibit. The Deadline for entries is coordinating and Business Unit Informational Meeting, from 1:30 December 13. Prizes will be awarded. For entry working the fund p.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall. If there are any ques- form, call 869-2768. tions/suggestions about or for this meeting, please raising events that address them to Lee Thomas at 490-3537 at Central Monday ~ January 6, 2003 took place on October 18th and November Accounting. Annual General Tribal Council Meeting, at 6:00 15th. We are overwhelmed and thankful by p.m. in the Business Committee Conference room, the amount of support, prayers, and encour- Wednesday ~ December 4, 2002 Norbert Hill Center. agement we have received from across the Kalihwisaks Deadline for December 12th issue. country. Friday ~ December 6, 2002 Thursday ~ January 9, 2003 Lahnislahawi is presently on a high prior- Blues & Rock musician, Star Nayea, performs in the Special performance for tribal elders after Friday break- ONEIDA CONCERTS: Night Sun Series at 7:30 p.m. ity donor list for a liver and intestine at the fast (approximately 9:30 a.m.) at the Multi-Purpose in the Walter Theatre, St. Norbert College, DePere, University of Wisconsin Children’s Hospital Center on Riverdale. Carol Smart presents "Honor WI. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General Seating. in Madison. His condition is stable at the Song", the life of Dr. Rose Minoka-Hill. Sponsored by Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and present time. May each of you, and your ONCOA and Cultural Heritage Dept. For further infor- students with ID. Box Office (920) 403-3950. loved ones be blessed with peace, health, mation contact 869-2768. and happiness today and always. Thank You. Thursday ~ January 23, 2003 December 2002 The 8th Annual Community Awards Banquet, will be “Coming Home”... Holiday Variety Show! Presented by held at Doxbee’s in Seymour. Oneida Nation Arts Program and community members. For more information contact Jennifer Stevens at 869- Thursday ~ February 6, 2003 NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION 4430 at work or at home at (920) 437-1493. Country singer, Lorrie Church, performs in the ONEIDA CONCERTS: Night Sun Series at 7:30 p.m. TO ONEIDA COMMUNITY December 12 & 13, 2002 in the Walter Theatre, St. Norbert College, DePere, The Enrollment Office will be CLOSED due to November 22, 2002 WI. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General Seating. Inservice. START DATE: The Oneida Nation Community Well & Septic Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and Department will start construction Monday December 2, 2002. LOCATION: The project is located near the south western intersections December 13, 2002 students with ID. Box Office (920) 403-3950. of County "H" and Ranch Roads, in the Town of Oneida, on the Oneida “Christmas on the Rez”... is back for another Reservation in Wisconsin. decorative season! The deadline for entries is Thursday ~ March 13, 2003 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: To extend the community water and sewer Friday, December 13 with judging to be held on Modern Dance Troupe, Rosy Simas & Company, per- facilities to serve a proposed Housing Development near the intersections Thursday, December 19. For more information or forms in the ONEIDA CONCERTS: Night Sun Series of County "H" and Ranch Roads. at 7:30 p.m. in the Walter Theatre, St. Norbert CAUTION: Please use alternative roads and plan accordingly to elimi- questions, you may contact the Communications Department at (920) 869-4340. College, DePere, WI. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. nate traffic hazards. This may cause traffic delays in the construction area General Seating. Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for and temporary limitations to your driveway access. The construction may Please call the also cause temporary telephone interruptions. senior citizens and students with ID. Box Office Everyone involved with this project would like to thank the local residents Kalihwisaks office at (920) 403-3950. for their cooperation during the construction and for their continued coop- 869-4280, 4277 or 4279 to include eration in making sure that children are clear of the construction sites and upcoming events in this section. that motorists yield to the workers. The contractors appreciate your patience during the construction season. Oneida Community Well & Septic W1278 Ranch Road Oneida, WI 54155 K a lliih w iis a k s November 29, 2002 (Wisk)5 A NaNationaltional Comanches to honor their WWII code talkers with bronze statue News LAWTON, Okla. (AP) - “Later my country asked me just glad that my friends and I Around The Comanche Nation plans to. My language helped win are being recognized. I to honor 17 tribal members the war and that makes me remember them when we are Indian who were code talkers in very proud. Very proud.” honored. And, I believe they World War II with a $40,000 The Comanche code talk- look down on these cere- bronze statue in Indian coun- ers were formed when monies and they are with me. Country try. William Karty, a Comanche, We all did it together. We had The life-size statue will be realized the language could quite a time during the war of a soldier kneeling and help the Army with an and I will always remember speaking on a handheld radio unbreakable code. it.” Judge denies as a Comanche warrior with The code talkers landed on Yellowfish said the idea for request to bar long, flowing hair stands Normandy Beach during D- a memorial sculpture came behind him holding a spear, Day and saw heavy action. from the Louisiana National signing of com- said tribal spokesman Elton Several were wounded, but Guard, which wanted to cre- Yellowfish. It will be funded they all survived the war. pacts ate a sculpture while Chibitty by the tribe and unveiled next In the Pacific, Navajo PHOENIX (AP) - A judge is still living. The artist is Dan Memorial Day at the Indians performed the same on Friday denied a request by Comanche Tribal Complex. function in combat against the Pogue of Marble Falls, Texas. horse and dog racetracks The Comanche code talk- Japanese. The Comanche code talk- seeking to bar Gov. Jane Hull ers kept the Germans from Chibitty said as he grows ers also included Haddon frOm signing new gambling interpreting communications older, more people seem to Codynah, Robert Holder, agreements with Native during the war. recognize the importance of Forrest Kassanavoid, American tribes. Charles Chibitty, the only the code talkers. Willington Mihecoby, Perry Judge Robert Myers said the tracks’ lawsuit against the Comanche code talker still “We knew then and I know Noyabad, Clifford Otitovo, state did not have a reason- alive, said he often wonders now that we made a big dif- Simmons Parker, Melvin AP Photo/Lawton Constitution able likelihood of success. why his friends weren’t hon- ference for our country,” said Permansu, Elgin Red Elk, An artists rendering of a Comanche Code Talker The tracks had argued that ored before their deaths. Chibitty, who lives in Tulsa. Roderick Red Elk, Larry statue funded by the Comanche Nation is shown an initiative approved by vot- “It’s strange, but growing “We helped defeat the Saupitty, Morris (Sunrise) ers to expand Indian gam- Tabbyetchy, Ralph Wahnee, Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, in Lawton, Okla. The sculp- up as a child I was forbidden Germans. bling in Arizona violates the to speak my native language “So it doesn’t matter to me Edward Nahquaddy and ture is scheduled for unveiling during Memorial Day weekend 2003. state constitution by granting at school,” Chibitty said. that it has taken so long. I am Willie Yackeschi. tribes monopoly gambling powers and privileges not Space Shuttle Endeavour streaks into orbit after weeks of delay awarded to the general public. Myers said the Nov. 5 vote By Marcia Dunn come get them. Thanksgiving,” Bridges told Herrington’s tribe, the monauts Valery Korzun and in favor of the initiative, AP Aerospace Writer “Excellent!” astronaut employees. Chickasaw Nation, traveled Sergei Treschev. They marked which was backed by 17 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Peggy Whitson said from the Added Leinbach: “Well, I by bus from Ada, Okla., to their 171st day in orbit tribes, made the tracks’ argu- (AP) - Space shuttle space station, where tell you, this one feels good.” Cape Canaveral for his first Saturday. By the time the ments irrelevant. Endeavour streaked into orbit Endeavour is due to arrive on Endeavour is loaded with a launch attempt. But they shuttle returns to Earth on Two other gambling mea- Saturday night after weeks of Monday. sures, including one that delay, carrying up a new set The delays were starting to $390 million space station could not return for Try No. 2 Dec. 4, they will have spent would have allowed race- of residents and another mas- pile up for NASA's latest girder almost identical to one and held a ceremony back 182 days aloft. tracks to operate slot sive building block for the launched last month. Two home Friday night. By They will be replaced by delivery trip to the space sta- machines, were defeated in international space station. crew members - including Saturday night, they gave up Americans Kenneth tion, in need of a fresh crew, the election. The first American Indian another new girder and spare Herrington - will hook it up on the festivities and proudly Bowersox and Donald Pettit Hull must sign the agree- ever launched into space, parts for a balky air-cleanser. during three spacewalks this watched the liftoff on TV. and Russian Nikolai Budarin, ments for them to take effect. Chickasaw Nation member Endeavour should have week. Endeavour is the ride home who will stay for at least four Before the ruling, racetrack John Herrington of Wetumka, flown in October, but was Nearly 200 members of for Whitson and Russian cos- months. attorney Neil Wake had Okla., was aboard. grounded until November argued that allowing the gov- NASA had feared storms in because of cracked fuel lines ernor to sign compacts would Spain might postpone the found throughout the shuttle BIA official held in contempt cause irreparable financial flight for the second day in a fleet. Then during a Nov. 11 harm to the industry and ren- row. But in the end, the rain launch attempt, oxygen over trust fund to retire der the tracks’ case moot. held off at one of the two leaked from a cracked hose in Scott Bales, a private attor- By Robert Gehrke failing to comply with his overseas emergency landing the astronauts’ supply line. ney representing the state, Associated Press Writer order to fix the trust fund and strips and managers cleared While trying to fix that, work- told Myers that any delay in WASHINGTON (AP) - A concealing their failure to do Endeavour and its seven ers damaged the shuttle’s signing gambling compacts Bush administration official so. The government plans to astronauts for takeoff. robot arm; fortunately, no could cost the state millions held in contempt of court over appeal the ruling. “Looks like we’ve got a repairs were needed. in revenue. management of a trust fund McCaleb, 67, sought to good vehicle and good weath- And then the weather inter- A spokeswoman for the for Native American royalties change to fund management, er tonight for you,” said fered. Arizona Race Tracks Alliance will retire at the end of the but met resistance from launch director Mike Both Spanish air bases said the tracks have appealed year. Indian leaders. Negotiations Leinbach. “Have a great were socked in Friday night Myers’ ruling. flight. I hope you have a good by the same storm system that During his 17 months as bogged down and then broke turkey dinner packed for sank an oil tanker earlier in the Interior Department’s off. Governor-elect Thanksgiving.” the week. Only one had to be assistant secretary for Indian A 1996 lawsuit by a group “From the bridge of available for use by affairs, Neal A. McCaleb of Native Americans claimed says no to Vegas- Endeavour, we’re ready to set Endeavour in the rare event of focused on untangling a fund the government squandered thundering sail,” replied com- engine failure or some other that has been mismanaged for between $10 billion and $40 style casinos mander James Wetherbee. emergency during liftoff. more than a century. It man- billion from the fund, set up OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Endeavour roared to life Kennedy Space Center’s ages $500 million a year in in 1887 when Congress - Gov.-elect Brad Henry says oil, gas, mining and timber assigned Native Americans and lit up the clear night sky director, Roy Bridges, con- Neal McCaleb he does not want Las Vegas- for miles around. The rocket- gratulated the launch team for royalties from Indian lands. small parcels of land and style casino gambling in ship was visible for seven getting the job done safely. “The constraints imposed important goals that could directed the Interior Indian country. minutes, resembling a bright The only problem during by ever-present litigation have provide more long-term fund- Department to manage the Henry campaigned on a star as it arced over the ocean. liftoff was a valve believed to taken their toll,” McCaleb ing for Indian Country.” royalties. promise of pushing for a state The space station and its be stuck open in Endeavour’s said in a statement Thursday. In September, McCaleb Lamberth ordered the lottery to help education. The three residents, on board right orbital-maneuvering “Unfortunately, the litigation and Interior Secretary Gale Interior Department to fix the lottery is rated Class III, the since June, were soaring over engine. has taken first priority in too Norton were held in contempt management problems and to same rating given to Las Austria when Endeavour “You have a lot more to be many activities, thus distract- of court by U.S. District piece together an accounting Vegas-style casinos. blasted off at 7:49 p.m. to thankful for on ing attention from the other Judge Royce Lamberth for of what the Indians are owed. But that does not mean the new governor will support blackjack and slot machines Kalihwisaks 2003 Schedule Deadline Publish on Indian land. “I’ve never September 3 September 11 been for Class III gambling in Deadline Publish September 17 September 25 Oklahoma - full-scale, casi- no-type Class III gaming,” he January 2 January 9 October 1 October 9 said. “Obviously, the lottery January 15 January 23 October 15 October 23 is a Class III game and I sup- January 29 February 6 October 29 November 6 port the education lottery, but February 12 February 20 November 12 November 20 there’s no connection or cor- February 26 March 6 November 26 December 4 relation, in my mind, between March 12 March 20 December 10 December 18 the lottery and full-scale, March 26 April 3 casino-type Class III gaming. April 9 April 17 The deadline dates above are the dates that material is to be submitted I don’t have any plans or April 23 May 1 to the Kalihwisaks Office. *Deadline dates are Wednesdays (every intention to open up Class III other) unless otherwise noted, and publish dates are Thursdays (every gaming in Oklahoma.” May 7 May 15 other), unless otherwise noted. Material can be dropped off at the May 21 May 29 Kalihwisaks Office, Room 1400 (Basement Level) of the Norbert Hill Class III gaming includes June 4 June 12 Center, located at N7210 Seminary Road, or mailed to Kalihwisaks slot machines, blackjack, *June 12 *June 17 Office, P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155. Information may also be sent craps, roulette and lotteries. Indian tribes must enter June 25 July 3 via e-mail or phoned in to [email protected], Ph. 869-4277; [email protected], Ph. 869-4280; pwisnesk@oneidana- into compacts with the state July 9 July 17 tion.org, Ph. 869-4279; otherwise call 920-869-4340 or 1-800-236- before they are allowed to July 23 July 31 2214. The Kalihwisaks Fax # is 920-869-4252. Material must be offer Class III games. The August 6 August 14 received no later than 4:30 p.m. on the above deadline dates. This is governor’s stance is critical August 20 August 28 only a tentative schedule. If changes in the schedule are necessary, the revised schedule will appear in the Kalihwisaks. because he negotiates and signs those compacts, which must be approved by a leg- islative committee. 6 A(Yá=yahk) November 29, 2002 Kalihwisaks LegislaLegislatitivvee ReRevieview/Lew/Letterstters toto tthehe EditorEditor Vice-Chairwoman’s Corner A Committee to prepared from the ideas of the there will be times when we Work continues on the they bring to Green Bay. The nine individual members. do not agree but we will work Land Claims. One session previous agreement was for Serve The two day retreat afford- to understand those differ- with the Mediator has taken three years and expired in The Business Committee ed the Committee Members ences and continue to strive place and a second scheduled October. We are close to con- took two days recently and set time to speak candidly to one for consensus. for the second week in sidering terms for an ongoing them aside for the Committee another, to disagree at various The Committee continues December. Because of these relationship. to meet and discuss our plans points, and to exercise the the work from the retreat by discussions, the Mediator will The Gaming Compact dis- for the next three years. This cooperation necessary to taking assignment of agreed request an extension from the cussions are expected to get time was well spent, as it was reach consensus for forward upon goals, of which there Judge to continue the media- very active in the near future. the first time since transition progress. This has resulted in where 9, and developing the tion process. Mr. Rosetti is We are very hopeful for a where the nine members got a document, titled objectives and tasks we feel introducing new ideas that good long term compact together to express our indi- “Commitment to Serve” that will be needed to obtain those will have to be worked renewal because of the elec- vidual goals for our term in will be signed by each goals. Input will be sought to through. tion of Jim Doyle. He will be office. It was really great to Committee Member. Unlike complete this task. When I am also working on taking office in January and do this and discover that our the “Oath of Office” which is done they will also be com- renewing an agreement with will have to begin renewal of personal goals come together a commitment to the Nation, municated to the organization the Visitor & Convention compact discussions with the very well to form collective this commitment is one made to be used to guide the devel- Bureau (VCB) for payment Tribes shortly thereafter. The statements from the Business between the nine of us to opment of the annual budget. from the room tax collected at change from a republican to a Vice-Chairwoman Committee. Very soon now, maintain the spirit of cooper- In addition, a focus will be the Radisson Inn. Through democrat should be very good Kathy Hughes we will be communicating a ation amongst nine individu- established for planning what this agreement the VCB sup- for the Tribe. Staff are dili- “Vision Statement” and a als for the best interest of the this Committee would like to ports the use of the Hotel for gently working to have a pro- new governor when he takes “Mission Statement” that was Nation. It is recognized that accomplish in this term. conventions and events that posal ready to submit to the office. Letters BCBC Briefing...Briefing... Per Cap - Good to the Pine Ridge Reservation at the request of traditional BC Visioning Committee mental deci- will inform my peers of Cause #4 elders of the Ogalla Sioux Members as sions. The opposing or differing view- The writer of the per cap Sekoli, who were tired of the vio- Greetings to all Oneida a whole, guiding princi- points I may have. Kalihwisaks, September, lence and corruption being working as a ples are as fol- 5. I will uphold the integri- 2002 article, “My Dreams for Nation Citizens, committed against them by Community members and unit to shape lows: ty and credibility of the the Oneida Community,” is local rednecks and corrupt the direction 1. As a member Oneida Business willing to “give up some of Tribal employees. I hope tribal officials. This small that you all are spiritually, in which we of the Oneida Committee. her per cap for good causes.” group of "raggedy-ass deem neces- Business 6. I will be honest and Here’s another good cause to emotionally and physically Indians" made a stand for the well. I would like to con- sary as to the Committee, I forthright on all mattes that explore. entire red race on a hill called future of the am committed come before the Oneida Decisions by the Village of centrate my legislative Wounded Knee. For 3 months review page on the initial, Oneida to maintaining Business Committee. Hobart will have a direct the world witnessed as these Nation. The the highest stan- 7. I will expect my peers to effect on the sovereignty of two day visioning session proud, beautiful and unbeliev- that the Business Committee Oneida dard of coordi- bring me back to this the Oneida Nation. For the ably courageous heroes put Business nation and Commitment if I wander Oneida Nation and it’s peo- conducted several weeks Councilman their lives on the line for the ago. I want to express my Committee cooperation on outside of it’s circle. ple, we must remain vigilant idea that Indian people will soon Paul Ninham all matters con- I would like to acknowl- and keeping on top of what deepest gratitude to Kathy deserved and demanded to be King, Melanie Burkhart and advertise and cerning the gov- edge the Vice-Chair, Kathy Hobart does. Not only do treated like human beings and market the results of the two ernment of the Oneida Hughs for bringing the wee need to be on top of Elaine Cornelius for gather- not be stolen from, beaten, ing information before our day visioning session. One Nation of Wisconsin. “Commitment to Serve” things, we need people on the raped, and killed like animals. of the most unique ideas 2. I will respect and seek to concept and draft before the village boards, committees retreat from each, individual Two of those heroes were derived from the meeting is understand the opinions Oneida Business Committee and commissions. Outside of Committee Member. We killed on that hill before it answered questions pertain- a set of guiding principles and points of view of my for our signatures. I truly a few Oneida members on the ended. ing to teamwork, vision, that will be prepared for peers on the Oneida believe the previous state- volunteer fire department, After Wounded Knee, mission, goals, objectives, each Business Committee Business Committee. ments will enhance the fun- there are no Oneidas on any many of the heroes were sent priorities and projects that Member’s signature. The 3. I will respect and seek to damental performance of of the Hobart Village boards, to prison while others spent we would like to see to purpose for the development understand the opinions each Committee Member. I committees and commissions. years being hunted down. fruition collectively, as well of the guiding principles is and points of view of all would also like to express The village of Hobart Anna Mae fled with her 2 as, individually, during our to ensure the integrity of the members of the Oneida my deepest sincerity and Board is mainly interested in current term in office. It was Committee Members, as Nation. heart felt pain for all of growth, in reality that means young daughters. In the 2 encouraging to see the par- well as, foster a sense of 4. I will respect the deci- those who have lost a loved development. The Hobart years after Wounded Knee, ticipation and enthusiasm teamwork and collaborative- sions of the Oneida one over the recent past. people want is quite and Anna Mae and other leaders from the Business ly formulate sound govern- Business Committee and Skana. space. I also feel that’s what of the American Indian Oneida wants. Working with Movement spent much of the people of Hobart, we can their time being pursued, January 19, Community able amount of donations arrested, released and rear- BC Mission achieve this goal. The Business Committee 2003. We will Little League, including roofing, concrete, rested. As the leadership of Good Cause # 4, what we recently attended a two day resume our Inc. (OCLL) is design plans, labor, etc. from AIM became more entrapped need is money for the Oneida retreat where they held meetings on coming along vendors that do business with and hunted, suspicions and Nation is to develop a new visioning, and long and short January 20, very well. This the Oneida Tribe.. The ven- jealousies developed among department called, “The term goal setting discussions. 2002. The is a 100% com- AIM leadership and soon dors are: Smet Construction, Hobart Department” with a We did our best to encom- purpose of the munity volun- Anna Mae became a target of Arrow Concrete, Davis board and staff that will be at pass all the vision statements break is to teer organiza- accusations of being an Construction, Krause all the Hobart boards, com- that were adopted by previ- allow the tion that is informer. Anderson, Selmer, H.J. mittees and commission ous administrations with our Council mem- working In recent years, more than Martin, McMahon Assoc., meetings. ideals to make one vision; a bers time to extremely hard one investigation has revealed VOS Electric, PGR Builders, There’s many opportunities vision for the Nation, and a catch up on to improve the that in the fall of 1975, Anna Knaus Construction, and to directly make our sover- vision that would not change daily responsi- baseball pro- Mae was held at an "AIM eignty stronger. This is one. with every new administra- bilities, orga- Councilwoman grams for the STS Consultants. And at the same time, help the House" in Denver while AIM tion. The purpose of a vision nize our Trish King Oneida Although the list looks Village of Hobart people have leadership, including Leonard statement is to help guide this schedules for Community. complete, they still need to what they want, quite and Peltier, discussed her fate and administration and the future the remainder of the session, I would like to extend my raise funds for the kitchen space. while many others walked in administrations to continue finish up projects, research, sincere appreciation to Pete equipment and appliances. By the way, the Oneida and out of the house knowing practicing and implementing and so on. This is also a King, II, Wayne Metoxen, Last season I was able to slow time for the legislature Tim Huff, and Harlan King Nation and it’s people are the what was happening. The our inherent rights as a sover- participate with developing investigations say she was due to the holidays, Giawio, for unselfishly donating their largest tax contributors to the eign nation. the OCLL, Inc., and I can’t and congress being in recess. time and efforts towards cre- Village of Hobart. later taken to Rapid City We also worked on a mis- In the first half of our ating this organization for the say enough about the com- Hugh Danforth where she was interrogated sion statement. A mission Legislative Session, the LOC betterment of the community. radery and teamwork experi- Citizen of the Great more and again, this was wit- statement identifies how we scheduled the 27 legislative These guys worked closely enced with this organization. Oneida Nation nessed by prominent Indian will move towards our issues that were pending with Mike Wolfert of Oneida It is phenomenal. I would leaders who today seem to vision. And finally, we iden- from the previous Business Recreation to coordinate an also like to encourage the Anna Mae walk around with a clear con- tified our short term goals, or Committee to be completed improved Oneida Little community members to The whole country changed science. While being trans- realistic things we wish to during this first session. League program and their with only a handful of ragged- ported through the Pine Ridge address in this term. We all involve themselves with the Also, in the first half of this efforts and determination ly-ass pilgrims that Reservation she loved, she agreed to focus on specific efforts of the OCLL, Inc. came over here in the was taken out on a ledge and session, we completed the paid off handsomely. These They continues to recruit goals and be responsible for amendments to the Hunting, efforts allowed for a new 1500s. And it can take a shot in the back of the head. identifying a team to help us energetic volunteers to help handful of raggedy-ass Her body was found later, Fishing and Trapping Law, fence to be installed at the out in any way they can. accomplish those goals. We Naming of Buildings Policy, Little League diamond in Indians to do the same, and lying in a fetal position have not yet set a date to roll They need volunteers to help I intend to he one of those revealing that after being Elder Per Capita, Mandatory Site I. The funds raised were out this information, but it is Health Insurance, Eagle Staff also used to purchase team with coordinating fundrais- raggedy-ass Indians. shot, she was conscious for a our hope to complete this ing events, constructing the by Anna Mae Aquash time before death came. I Policy and held public hear- uniforms, trophies & awards, process very soon. building and, of course, any Anna Mae was an Indian wonder what her thoughts ings on the Education play in tournaments and host I would like to thank monetary donations would woman who once said at a were as life left her body. Amendment Resolution and an end of the Season ban- Kathy King and Melanie Indian Preference Revisions. quet. Moreover, the funds also be greatly appreciated. gathering on the Pine Ridge Like Crazy Horse 98 years Burkhart for facilitating these Reservation, that if she were before her, Anna Mae Aquash A final report is included in raised were mostly from trib- Regular weekly meetings sessions. Their assistance the Annual GTC Report. We al or community entrepre- will start up again in January to be killed in the struggle to seems to have been betrayed helped us to stay focused on have also completed a rec- neurs. 2003, 6:00 p.m., at the stop the injustices being com- and murdered by her own getting our tasks completed mitted against Indian people, people. AIM has many heroes ommendation for the Tribal That accomplished, Oneida Civic Center. If you and to better understand each Wage Compensation Report. OCLL, Inc., is moving onto she wanted to be buried there from those days. I admire other’s opinions and priori- would like to volunteer or with the people she had them without reservation. But This too is scheduled on the their 2nd project–a New make a donation, feel free to ties. GTC Annual meeting. Concession Stand! The total grown to love. She's buried to those who contributed to attend these meetings or send The Legislative Operating Over the past couple of project has an estimated there now. the murder of Anna Mae, I Committee is coming up on your monetary donations to In 1973, Anna Mae was on hope they're found and I hope Kalihwisaks issues, you may value of $80,000. OCLL has its Mid-winter break which is have noticed that the Oneida already received a consider- OCLL, Inc., P.O. Box 267, of approximately 100 other they're punished. from December 17, 2002 to Oneida, WI 54155. Indian "dissidents" who went Ed Delgado K a lliih w iis a k s November 29, 2002 (Tsya=ák)7 A SportsSports && RecreaRecreationtion Boys Thunderhawk squad to possess inside game By Phil Wisneski Newcomers this season, may determine the Kalihwisaks overall success of the team this season. The Oneida boys basketball team is looking Jamison Danforth, Presley King, Jermaine to improve on it’s 14 win season from a year Webster, Thomas House and Tony Christjohn ago. To do that, the Thunderhawks need to are all talented prospects that will be looked to replace Jamison King’s 20 points and five provide quality minutes and may also contend rebounds per game. Despite losing King, for starting positions as the season progresses. fourth year head coach Lance Kelley is opti- This season Oneida has joined the Heritage mistic about his teams ability to have success Conference. The conference is comprised of this season. Fond du Lac Christian, Living Word Lutheran, “This season could be our best in the four Oneida and Stockbridge. Coach Kelley figures years that I have coached,” said Kelley. his Thunderhawk squad should contend for the Kelley’s reasoning comes from the inside league title. “We are definitely in the top two,” game that the Thunderhawks will possess and he said. an experienced point guard to guide the team Coach Kelley is upbeat about the team this on the floor. The inside game will come from 6'3" senior Lee Laster and 6'5" senior transfer season. He says they are coming off their best from Seymour Mike Mousseau. Laster aver- week of practice in four years and the intensi- aged 14 points per game last season and lead ty has risen to a new level. The program itself the team in rebounding with 8 per contest. The is growing and shows with the formation of a floor leader this season will be junior Roberto full j.v. team this season. Hill. Hill averaged 10 points per game last “As a program we are taking strides in the year and will be looked upon to provide lead- right direction,” Kelley said. ership to the young team. Goals for the team this season include win- Other returning players this season are 5'11" ning a regional game and winning the confer- Photo by Phil Wisneski Derek King, 6'4" Jamison Wilson and 6'2" ence in its first year in existence. Oneida Nation Boys Basketball team: Back Row (L-R) Head Coach Lance Marlon Skenandore. King and Wilson are The Thunderhawks first game is next Kelley, Jamison Wilson, Mike Mousseau, Lee Laster, Marlon Skenandore, and expected to challenge for starting positions as Tuesday December 3 at Gresham at 7:30 p.m. Assistant Coach Phil Wisneski. Front Row (L-R) Derek King, Thomas House, they bring some experience from last season to The first home game is the following Saturday Presley King, Roberto Hill and Tony Christjohn. the floor. at 2:30 p.m. at the Turtle School. 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Submitted by Dianne others and demonstrates good Huff and Molly Diemer sportsmanship. Keep up the Oneida Recreation would good behavior Andrew and like to take this opportunity to congratulations. acknowledge a couple of our Juanita Ryan has been cho- youth for their good behavior, sen as the female member of attendance and participation the month. Eleven year-old in our programs. The staff has Juanita attends the 5th grade chosen two youths, one male, at Rock Ledge School. Art is one female to represent the Juanita’s favorite class. Oneida Family Recreation Juanita enjoys playing soccer Facility on Hwy. H as mem- and basketball. She has a cat bers of the month. named Bubbles, and Juanita Andrew Johnson has been says, “It’s cute when Bubbles chosen as the October male sleeps on my pillow.” When member of the month. Ten Juanita grows up she would year-old Andrew attends the like to be a veterinarian. 4th grade at Seymour Rock Juanita would like to travel to Ledge School. His parents are Washington D.C. and meet Anthony and Gloria Johnson, the President someday. When and he is the youngest of I asked Juanita what keeps three brothers and two sisters. her coming back to the recre- He also has a dog named ation center she says, “I like Louie. Andrew says, Louie all the varieties of activities in sometimes gets into trouble the art room, learning center when he goes in the house. and gym. The people are nice One time he ate al our supper. too.” When I asked Juanita He’s still my buddy.” who she is, she said. “I am Andrews hobbies include Native American. I am football and basketball. He happy.” Keep up the great says the reason he likes to work Juanita. You are a plea- come to Oneida Recreation is sure to have around because because, “It’s fun and I get to of your great behavior, kind Photo by Phil Wisneski play games, there’s sports and disposition and your willing- The Oneida Community Little League Representatives break ground for a new concession stand and sometimes I get to learn how ness to try new things. restroom facility. Representatives are from left to right: Wayne Metoxen, Mark Stanchik, Pete King, to cook. I also get to make Congratulations Juanita! Trish King, Tami Hill and Maureen Metoxen. The new building building will also serve as a secure stor- new friends!” It’s been a plea- Both youth received a age area for the Recreation Department. sure having Andrew partici- Member of the Month T-shirt pate in our programming. and a $20 gift card from Wal- He’s very polite, mindful of Mart. Introducing... Wild 99.7 FM visits Oneida Recreation Shari has been a member of Submitted Dianne Huff scarves, stickers and candy the Oneida Family Fitness On Thursday, November which she gave out as prizes Center for five years. She 14, 2002, the Queen Bee, a for answering music trivia. joined Oneida Family Fitness deejay at radio station 99.7, The Queen Bee also shared to stop smoking and stay came to the Oneida Family some encouraging words with Recreation Facility on Hwy. the youth. She stressed the healthy because she has a H to spend some time with importance of staying in family history of health prob- our youth. WILD 99.7 is the school, surrounding yourself lems. Since exercising on a station most requested by the with positive people , helping regular basis, Shari was able kids who come to our facility. out at home and believing in to run in the Bellin Run this Sharon Harper, otherwise yourself and your dreams. past June. known as The Queen Bee, Although the messages were When it comes to exercise, was kind enough to take time serious, the Queen Bee’s pre- the biggest obstacle for Shari out of her busy schedule to sentation was filled with to overcome to achieve her talk with the kids about what humor. The kids had a great goals was to stay motivated. it’s like to be a deejay at a time and now know the per- Photo courtesy of Oneida Recreation She always tries to find differ- radio station. She also came son behind the voice they hear Sharon Harper, a.k.a. Queen Bee, visits the youth with gifts such as CD’s, 99.7 on the radio. of Oneida Recreation. ent exercise options to keep Shari Baer her motivated. “I like to par- ticipate in the cardio and aqua piano and go boating with the Team Oneida loses Halloween Bowl classes, as well as use weights family. Photo courtesy of Oneida Recreation a couple of times per week.” Last of all, Shari’s advice The Halloween Bowl on Saturday October 26 was played at Shari says that the most for changing your lifestyle the Oneida ball diamond. Each year all the stars from the important element in her life habits is this: “Try the differ- flag football league compete against the Green Bay Boys to exercise towards a healthy ent classes, Start slow and if and Girls Club and each year they take turns playing home lifestyle is to stay healthy for you have to quit for a period and away. After each game the host supplies food and her kids. Shari enjoys exercis- of time, start again. Don’t drinks to all the players. Unfortunately for Oneida, this year ing at Oneida Family Fitness give up.” they experienced their first loss in three years with a score because the staff is very Congratulations to Shari of 26-13 and surrendered the traveling trophy to Green Bay. friendly and helpful. Besides for your hard work and dedi- The next Halloween Bowl will be played next October at the exercising, Shari enjoys cation. Keep up the good Green Bay facility. learning to crochet, play work! 8 A(Téklu) November 29, 2002 K a lliih w iis a k s SportsSports && RecreaRecreationtion Oneida Thunderhawks to play “Billie Up tempo offense and 10 rebounds and strong Oneida will play a more of leadership. First year head an up tempo offense and will girls win installed by new coach Fawn Billie says she look to push the ball up the head coach will be missed, but other play- court. On the defensive side ers need to pick up where she of the ball. A pressure man to season Fawn Billie left off. Strong inside play man defense will be implied. this year will be provided by “We also want to use some By Phil Wisneski junior Maria Stevens. She full court pressure, when we opener Kalihwisaks lead the team in blocked shots can,” Billie said. The Oneida girls basketball and rebounds last season as a Coach Billie brings a ton of By Phil Wisneski team looks to improve com- sophomore. Kalihwisaks playing experience that she ing off its best record in The perimeter game will be Oneida got 24 points and hopes she can relay to her school history last season. the responsibility of a handful 19 rebounds from Maria young squad. She played high The 2001-2002 squad fin- Stevens, while teammate of transfers. Lillian Madrid, ished the year with a 14-7 school ball at West De Pere Mariea Denny chipped in Amanda Gerondale, Lindsay record after falling in the first Powless, Mariea Denny and High School and graduated in with 16 points as Oneida 1997. She won a scholarship rolled to a 53-38 season open- round of the WIAA tourna- Irene Danforth all bring expe- ment last season. rience to the team, but may to play at the University of ing victory over Gresham. Minnesota-Duluth and played Gresham’s Princess Vele This season, the take a few games to create Thunderhawks will look to good chemistry as they have there through the 1998 sea- lead the Wildcats with 15 son. points. have more of an inside - out- never played a varsity game Billie was an assistant with Both Oneida and Gresham side game, as compared to together. struggled to put the ball in the last seasons more dominant “The transfers are all good the Thunderhawks last sea- basket early. The inside game overshadowing shooters,” said coach Billie. son. So far the season has Thunderhawks went up 5-1 the perimeter play. Gone due “Mariea Denny also will help been going good she says and with 4:15 left in the first quar- to graduation are Margaret in the post as she can play is looking forward to a suc- ter and forced the Wildcats to Stevens’ 20 points per game both wing and inside.” cessful and fun year. call a time out. Following the time out, Gresham came out and quickly trimmed the lead to 5-4. Oneida responded with two baskets by Stevens that pushed the Thunderhawk’s lead to 9-4 with less than 10 seconds left in the quarter. Gresham’s Princess Vele however banked a half-court buzzer beater to end the stanza at 9-7. The two teams came out and traded baskets in the sec- ond quarter. Oneida however was a little too aggressive on defense and allowed the Wildcats to get in the bonus with 5:49 left in the quarter. Gresham though, couldn’t take advantage of the situa- tion as they missed numerous front ends at the free throw Photo by Phil Wisneski line. The Thunderhawks Oneida’s Maria Stevens scores two of her game meanwhile started to heat up high 24 points against Gresham. Oneida won the from the outside. Mariea game 53-38. Stevens also grabbed 19 rebounds. Denny and Irene Danforth hit three-point baskets to put have a quickness advantage responded with 14 points in Oneida up 22-14 with just and used it to claw back into the half. Gresham put togeth- over a minute and a half the game and trailed 20-24 at er a late rally, but was not able remaining in the quarter. the half. to get any closer than eight Photo by Phil Wisneski Gresham had no answer for Oneida came out sizzling points. The Oneida Nation High School Lady Thunderhawks: Back Row (L-R) Erin Stevens inside and had to col- in the second half and went Oneida’s next game is at lapse when she got the ball in on a 7-0 run that pretty much Oakfield on December 3. Reiter, Mariea Denny, Maria Stevens, Brooke Smith, and Head Coach Fawn the post, this created open put the game out of reach at Their next home game is Billie. Middle Row (L-R) Irene Danforth, Lillian Madrid, Manager Valerie shots for the perimeter play- 31-20. Oneida again used a December 16 against Santiago, Reanna Sommers, and Amanda Gerondale. Front Row (L-R) Lindsay ers. The Wildcats though, did heavy dose of Stevens and she Oshkosh Lourdes at 7 p.m. Powless, Mindee Merrell, Jessica Skenandore and Amanda Perrote. Recreation news Submitted by Oneida would like to say thank you to Recreation all those who attended. Your October is always a special behavior was excellent! month for the recreation pro- On Monday October 28 the gram. This year was no Oneida Recreation County H exception. We started the facility hosted the Halloween Halloween fun on October 25 Boo Bash. This Halloween with the Halloween Wheels in celebration was designated to Motion. all 0-6 year-olds. There were Oneida Recreation mem- 137 registered members bers from both the Civic and attending this years bash. Al Hwy. H facility boarded the the youngsters including par- recreation bus and for a jour- ents sat for a small luncheon, ney to Wheels in Motion for a then participated in some fun filled Halloween evening activities such as cookie dec- with friends and family. In orating, sticker making, ghost attendance were approximate- building and caramel apple ly 85 ghosts and goblins ages making. Each individual was 7-18. The evening included given a trick or treat bag to pizza, soda, roller skating and collect a variety of candy ended with a costume contest. given at each station. Upon First place went to a 9 year- completion of the activities old Angel by the name of the youngsters exited to the Chantelle Kuchta. A variety side door in which a maze had of prizes such as CD’s cam- been decorated and lead to the eras and Nike bags were parking lot. In the maze were given to all those who dared stations in which staff mem- to scare or make us laugh bers dressed in their costumes with their costumes. The would hand out tricks to all Oneida Recreation staff the little ones.

Photo courtesy of Oneida Recreation Little Chase Parker is held by her mother Amber as they participate in the fun halloween activities that were provided by the Oneida Recreation department. A good time was had by all who attended. November 29, 2002 Section Two

Menominee & Oneida Frybread cooks take top honors First annual frybread contest finger licking good Oneida - The 1st Annual Frybread Contest, sponsored by the Oneida Nation Arts Program, (ONAP), Nov. 16, brought 9 frybread cooks out from their cozy homes to make this Native soul food for everyone. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Keith Secola, contemporary folk rock music. Two major awards were presented: Frybread Champion and People's Choice awards. Honorable Mentions were presented to Photos courtesy of Oneida Nation Arts Program the runners up, and Left: Keith Secola, contemporary folk rock musician, provides the beat as Marcia Sanapaw, the People’s Choice Award winner in the Certificates of Participation first annual frybread contest, struts her stuff. Right: Contestants Jennifer Hill and Georgia Burr, frybread champion, watch the judges were presented to others. (l-r) Keith Secola, Mary Dodge, Wade Fernandez, Rick Hill and Sandra Charnon, taste their bread. The judges for the Frybread Champion Award based their selections on four criteria: color, texture, taste, and presentation. For color, judges looked for a uniform golden-brown hue. In the tex- ture category, judges looked at the crust, density, and weight of each frybread. In the taste criteria, judges weighed the balance of salti- ness, sweetness, flour, leaven- ing and oil. For presentation, judges looked at the eye appeal or attractiveness of each dish. Georgia Burr (Menominee) won the Frybread Champion Award including a plaque and $100 dollars. Judges for the Frybread Champion award were: Mary Dodge, (Oneida), Sandra Charnon, (Oneida), Rick Hill (Oneida), Wade Fernandez (Menominee- Hispanic), and Keith Secola, (Ojibwe-Italian). Marcia (Oneida) & Jerry Sanapaw (Menominee) won the People's Choice Award including a plaque and $50 dollars. The People's Choice award was judged by the audience. Approximately 80 to 100 people were in atten- dance for the frybread con- test. The runners-up for Honorable Mentions are: Joan Webster for good texture, fluffy and sweet frybread; Brenda Lynk for good texture, fluffy and sweet frybread; Vicky & Greg Matson for very creative & original pre- sentation and good variety of frybread dishes; and Marcia & Jerry Sanapaw for good variety of frybread dishes with appeal to everyone. Certificates of Participation were presented to: Arnold Keith Kinzhuma, Nadine Escamea and Elizabeth Rice. The evening entertainment included favorite tunes, "Frybread,” the popular, "NDN Kar," some tunes with champion jig dancer, Sandra Charnon, and a modern round dance done with guitar and booming percussion instru- ments. Co-sponsor: Radisson Inn Hotel and Conference Center. Proceeds benefitted the Oneida Nation Arts Program. 2 B(Téken) November 29, 2002 K a lliih w iis a k s

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Two players Could drug testing take selected All-Heritage place in Oneida schools Oneida - Sophomore Irene Oconomowoc question I can think of and be If a policy is approved, Danforth and junior Maria the expert. Right now, there high school students could be Stevens were selected to the school are questions I have that we tested as soon as the third or Heritage Volleyball All- haven't been able to answer fourth quarter of this school Conference team last week. district clearly,” he said. year, O'Leary said. Danforth and Stevens helped the Thunderhawks post six officials wins on the season and lead the team to a third place finish preparing drug in the conference with a 5-3 Five Minutes or record. testing policy The girls are the first to be Three? selected to an all-conference for board team in school history. This OCONOMOWOC, Wis. was the first year Oneida par- (AP) - School administrators ticipated in the Heritage Conference that also includes and attorneys are fine-tuning Fond du Lac Christian, Living a proposed random drug test- Word Lutheran, Oneida, ing policy that could be con- Stockbridge and Trinity sidered by the Oconomowoc Baptist. School Board as early as Rounding out the remain- January. by Patrlcia Thomas ing all conference team are While details haven’t been ONHS Sophmore Anna Schumacher- worked out, district activities Stockbridge, Amanda Lowe- director Jim O'Leary said all Can tardiness affect how we do in school? Do we have Stockbridge, Christina Photo courtesy of Becky Anderson students in extracurricular enough “passing time” to get to our classes? Meizen-Living Word Irene Danforth (left) and Maria Stevens (right) were activities could be subject to Lutheran, Jessi Tock-Living Students at OHNS are complaining because there isn’t selected to the All-Heritage Conference first team in testing for nicotine, marijua- Word Lutheran and Katelyn enough time to get to classes. At present, there is only volleyball. The girls were the first individuals to na, alcohol, cocaine, PCP, Schmit-Fond du Lac three minutes to get to classes and a lot of students are Christian. obtain all-conference honors in school history. methamphetamine and mor- phine. being marked tardy. Gridiron season comes to an end He said the proposed poli- As I interviewed a few students at ONHS, most said cy could go before the board that we need more time to get to classes. Desi Metoxen By Thomas House leaders next year.” team while Jameson Wilson is as early as January, but dis- said, “I think that we should have a five minute passing ONHS Junior Lee Laster exclaims he going to be the next big thing trict administrators are learn- The Oneida Nation period and that classes should be cut shorter.” Thomas would like to play basketball for next year’s season. ing as much about such poli- Thunderhawks wrapped up House stated,” The only reason why students want a five to keep busy. He says “team Everyone on the team would cies as they can before pre- their season after getting beat devotion” is something he like to say “thank-you” to all senting a plan. minute passing period is to kiss and hug in the hallways.” in the playoffs by Almond- always wanted to accomplish. of the fans that came to the “I want to be able to But when I asked some of the teachers how they felt Bancroft with the score 44- He says “thank-you to all his team’s games during the sea- answer every conceivable about this, they said that they feel that there is plenty 14. It was the first-ever win- team mates and staff.” Lee son. enough time to get to classes on time right now. Denis ning season that the also says he also would like to Thunderhawks had as a foot- see Tysolake House, Latsi Senior spotlight shines on Denny Gullickson, ONHS English teacher, said “A five-minute passing period is a good idea, but only if students can be ball team. The Thunderhawks Hill, Berto Hill and Thomas by Bobbi Jo Reed because she try’s her hardest ended up with the record 5-4 House as the team leaders. ONHS junior in everything she does.” responsible and use their time wisely. If they continue to which is not bad considering As the season comes to and This edition of the Thunder Another Junior, Jermaine get to class late, then five really doesn’t make a differ- the team’s history. end, all the football players Hawk Student Spot light Webster, said “she is a really ence.” When interviewing a few for next year have high hopes cool person and she deserves shines on Mariea Denny who I feel that we should have a five minute passing period players from the for going to state and bringing is an eighteen-year-old it!” Junior, Tsyoslake House, Thunderhawk team, I got the home the gold ball. Senior. said “it’s cool!” because I don’t have enough time to get to my classes, following comments. Senior Next year the team will Mariea’s favorite class is Mariea has five brothers, when I have to go up and down stairs and I am being Marlon Skenandore said he have about twenty-five people “All World Lit.” and her least D.J., Derick, Desmond, marked tardy a lot. I feel that five minutes between class- thinks this season was a “dis- returning. But it will be los- favorite class is “Physics.” Kendrick, and Eddie. Her par- es is plenty of time for everyone. But I don’t think that ents are Michelle Powless - appointment” and he says he ing starting quarterback, Mariea dislikes school, but this should affect when we start and get out of school. I she likes “money and little Crouch and Matthew Denny. would like to see “Tysolake Laster. think that the class times should be cut a few minutes House, Latsi Hill, Berto Hill Thomas House would like kids.” Denny is the granddaughter to Lois and the late John shorter. and Thomas House as the to step it up and try to lead the On the weekends Mariea, hangs out with her brothers. Powless, Sr. Danforth becoming a well She likes to draw for a hob- bie. Her favorite sport to play known name in ONHS athletics she is basketball. When I From the By Katrina Paprocki him to play, he’s still pretty asked Mariea what she ONHS junior undecided on what he will do. thought of ONHS, she said “it Trenches: One of Oneida’s athletes Danforth came to ONHS has a lot stricter rules then any A football line- school I’ve ever been to.” known-best around the com- from Seymour to play foot- man’s look on the munity has to be ball. Which is understandable Mariea thinks being student spotlight is “umm . . . pretty Kayukwaliyo Danforth. He considering that football has game and the game cool.” made a very outstanding per- been his favorite sport since Mariea’s friends are, formance throughout the foot- he was a little guy. Don’t Bucko Reiter, Erin Reiter, ball season, from the very think Kayukwaliyo is all Latsi Hill, Cece Danforth, first game all the way through about sports, he also does Loli Hill, Kayukwaliyo This Week: From the the first regional game. well academically, and enjoys Catching just about anything Danforth, Bobbi Jo Reed, his learning experience at Tsyoslake House, Lindsay and everything that came his ONHS. way, Danforth really made his Powless, Prez King, Dezi Trenches to “In the Paint” Kayukwaliyo is proud to be name stand out. Metoxen, Damonta Collins, chosen Student Athlete of the by Mike Mousseau and hope that they all contin- His positions included Katrina RedHail, Jessica Week. His favorite food is ONHS senior ue their excellent play both on wide receiver, linebacker, Skenandore, Coleman Reed, It’s been a while since the and off the field. With the kick returner, and punt return- spaghetti, favorite color is Little Bear Skenandore, black and he likes R&B, last issue but I’ve been recu- conclusion of my final edition er. For all of these positions Jermaine Webster, Holly perating from the long and you need to be in tip top Oldies, Rock, and Classical Eisch, Roberto Hill, Marlon of “From The Trenches” I music. His parents are hard football season. But would like to leave you with shape, and be able to run, run, Skenandore, Kerri Krenzke, after all that, it’s time to Evangeline and Leander this lasting quote that is suit- run!! Lillian Madrid, Kassie inform my readers that the able for all sports and is also Danforth says that he pre- Danforth, and you have prob- Sobieczyk, and ONHS next issue will be changed pares for a game by, “ medi- ably seen them at every one of Counselor Ed Tombal. from “From The Trenches” to the quote that makes me never tating in a dark room.” the football games this year. When I asked some of “In The Paint.” It will be a give up. Although he’s a star in foot- This ONHS junior is very Mariea’s friends around big man’s view on the game “Don’t give up...don’t ever ball, he doesn’t think that he deserving of Student Athlete ONHS what they thought of “in and out of the paint.” give up”-Jimmy V. will be participating in any of the Week , for his efforts in her being student spot light Also I would like to Thank you all and hope to Mike Mousseau contem- other athletic functions. Even the game, and how he helped they had to say this about her: Congratulate my fellow foot- see you at all the girls and plates his next install- though everyone on this to change around the football Katrina Red Hail, a junior, ball teammates on the awe- boys basketball games this ment of “From the year’s basketball team wants program. said “that she deserves it, some record-breaking season upcoming season. Trenches” K a lliih w iis a k s November 29, 2002 (Áhs§)3 B EducaEducationtion Library State Board recommends 11 percent News Sheku, The Oneida Community increase for schools Library would like you to know about some upcoming SANTA FE (AP) - The government and public edu- Richardson proposed dur- program in schools, including board said there should be an after school Oneida Language state Board of Education rec- cation will be the ing the campaign to require coping with enrollment and exception for some districts, classes. They start on ommended Friday that spend- Legislature’s main order of public schools to shift 5 per- other operational growth such such as those with declining December 17, 2002, at 3:30. ing on public schools increase business. cent of their spending - as pay raises for teachers and enrollments, so they could by nearly $198 million next “Through its initiatives, the roughly $90 million - from other school workers. provide smaller increases. We will meet once a week, year, which is more than the SBE is seeking to raise the administration to classroom The board said nearly $39 Legislators often complain with Richard Baird sharing new revenues projected to be level of learning for each of expenses, which includes million should go to expand that they set aside money in the story Brown Bear, Brown available for growth in all of New Mexico’s 320,000 public teachers and would allow for and change programs, includ- the state budget for teacher Bear. Please join us. You can state government. school children,” Michael higher salaries. Richardson ing about $12 million for pay raises, but local school stay for the Beginner’s In approving budget rec- Davis, the state superinten- says an economic growth more charter schools, $2.5 districts ignore their wishes Language class that follows at ommendations, the board dent of schools, said in a package - including a person- million for a family literacy when actually deciding raises. 4:30 with Richard Baird and decided that one of its main statement. al income tax - and education initiative and $2.1 million to -$14.5 million to continue Carol Bauman instructing. priorities was to increase The board’s proposals will be his top priorities next improve the school perfor- phasing in full-day kinder- It’s a lot of fun. teacher salaries by an average exceed the $108 million pool year. mance of American Indian garten statewide. Some of the recent happen- 5.5 percent. The goal is to of “new money” projected to This year was tough finan- students. -$2.8 million to begin ings at the libraries were Teen boost average pay in New be available to lawmakers for cially for all of state govern- Overall, the board called developing a three-tier licens- Read Week, October 13-19, in Mexico to make it compara- budget increases and tax cuts ment because of the slumping for increases next year of: ing system for teachers, ble to what teachers earn in next year. The additional rev- economy. Public school -$82 million next year for which is intended to be tied to which we had bookmark col- surrounding states. enues come from strong spending grew by $2.6 mil- salaries and benefits, includ- a pay plan that provides high- oring contests and introduced Overall, the board recom- prices for oil and natural gas lion, or 0.15 percent. The ing transportation workers. er minimum salaries for our graphic fiction section. mended the state spend as well as growth in the state’s Legislature earmarked no Board members recommend- teachers across the state. A We just completed Children’s almost $2 billion to operate economy. money for teacher pay raises. ed that the Legislature include three-step licensure system Book Week. We had a writing public schools in the fiscal Traditionally, schools The board said about an a provision in the budget to was part of school overhaul contest, winners to be year that begins in July 2003. account for not quite half of increase of $159 million was mandate that school districts package that outgoing Gov. announced. That would be an increase of the state’s general budget needed just to “open the provide average 5.5 percent Gary Johnson vetoed in 2001. Please check out our new 11 percent over this year. spending. doors” and maintain current pay raises. However, the books and videos and see The board’s spending rec- what the Oneida Community ommendations go to the Urban American Indian Teacher Training Program Legislature and the governor. Library and Green Earth The Urban American Spotted Eagle High School dren for the same length of begins January 21, 2003. Branch Library (in the Green Gov.-elect Bill Richardson takes office on Jan. 1, and Indian Teacher Training and the Milwaukee Public time they are in the program. For more information and Earth Mobile Home Court off lawmakers convene Jan. 21 Program at the University of Schools. Applications must be sub- application materials, contact of Highway H) has to offer for a 60-day session. Wisconsin- Milwaukee is The program offers Indian mitted by December 2, 2002 Diane Amour at 414-229- you! Approving a budget for state seeking qualified American education courses taught by for the spring term, which 5880 or [email protected] Indian and Alaska Native native faculty, student teach- applicants for its teaching and ing at partner schools with J.O.M. meeting sched- UW Green Bay Deadline certification program. concentrations of American Applications to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay for Completion of the undergrad- Indian students, and mentor- the fall 2003 term are running 37 percent ahead of last year. uate/post-baccalaureate pro- ing by experienced American uled There is a possibility of an application cutoff happening as gram will lead to a bachelor’s Indian educators. Program There will be a J.O.M. meeting for parents who have stu- soon as late January. Anyone who is thinking of attending degree and/or teacher certifi- participants will receive full dents attending the Oneida Nation School System on UWGB for the fall term should apply asap. For help in the cation in one of the following: in-state tuition and fees, a Wednesday, December 11, 2002. application process call Sao Vue, Misty Davids, Edmund Early childhood; Elementary; monthly living stipend and The meeting begins at 12:15 p.m. and will be held in the Blackthunder or Diana Borrero-Lowe at the American Secondary; Special dependent stipend, and a Student Services room at the Turtle School. Intercultural Center, 465-2720. Education. Partners in this book allowance. Teacher Items on the agenda include: The center is located in the Cofrin Library, room 207, on full-time, year round program training participants must • Budget Update • Start plans for F.Y. O3-04 Budget the UWGB campus. are UW Milwaukee, the sign a payback agreement to • Other business Indian Community School, work in schools with signifi- cant numbers of Indian chil- ATTENTION Rescheduled GTC Meeting Entrepreneurs, Individuals and Non-Profit Groups! Hotel Investment Project Bids are currently being accepted for individuals or groups to host one of For all your to six “Political House Parties” which will begin in January 2003 and continue advertising Saturday throughout the course of this upcoming calendar year. If you are interested, needs, call have questions or would like to submit a bid (based on the Requested for December 7, 2002 Service) please contact Lisa Summers, Legislative Assistant at 920-869-4478 869-4280 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 10:00 a.m. Norbert Hill Center Business Committee Conference Room Dearest Family Members, Please bring mailed informational packet and We hope this note reaches you of good health and good spirits. The students and I would like to take this time to invite you to our first Ohuntsya=kékha Kanunya÷shúha Social Dance of the 2002-03 school year. The third through fifth grade students will be hosting the Social. They have worked super hard learning Business Unit Informational how to lead sing, not to mention the courage they have built up over the past several weeks. Please come Meeting join us as we sing and dance to six different Earth Songs. Revised Location: New Health Center Keep in mind that learning is a lifelong endeavor and the students are looking forward to the support Monday, December 2, 2002 and encouragement from you, their family. We look forward to seeing you! 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Náhohte÷: Ohuntsya=kékha Kanunya÷shúha ~ Social Dance Some of the AGENDA ITEMS: K§nhke÷: December 23, 2002 ~ 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. a. Human Resource Department Update b. MIS - PC & Printer Rollout Kátsa÷nú: On√yote÷a=ka Tsi÷ Thuwatilihuny√nitha c. Treasurer’s Report for September 2002 Uhka÷ náhte÷: Twake=kú (All of us) Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, Parents, and Family d. Health Center Construction Members e. Accounting for Fixed Assets If you have any questions, feel free to call Additional Agenda Items are being solidified the Ohuntsya=kékha Kanunya÷shúha Please come and receive an update about Teacher: Kal√na÷kehtskwas Brooks some of the projects the Oneida Tribe is working on! at 869-1676, ext. 137 Sawehnihsliyóhak! If there are any questions/suggestions about or for this meeting, please address them to Lee Thomas at 490- Have a good day! 3537 at Central Accounting. K a lliih w iis a k s November 29, 2002 (Wisk)5 B HealtHealth/Enh/Environmentalvironmental Stop annoying junk

Photos by Yvonne Kaquatosh The second annual chalk the walk took place on Tuesday, mail, tele-marketers November 19. At right, Eliza Pelky, ONHS Freshman, puts the Submitted by Diane 3. Send an ad for your local finishing touches to her message on the sidewalk at Little Bear. Jourdan chimney cleaner to Below, John Hensley, ONHS Junior, does the same. Other stu- Environmental Health & American Express. Or a dents who participated in sending a non-smoking message at Safety/Recycling Program pizza coupon to Every household has, at Citibank. If you didn't area businesses included Desiree Metoxen, Forrest Pelky, John some time, received junk Christjohn, Damonte Collins, and Presley King. Dave Paluch of get anything else that mail. In some cases "junk day, then just send them the Oneida Community Health Center coordinated the effort. mail" can be useful and infor- their application back! If mative. However, no matter you want to remain the content, over 44% of the anonymous, just make junk mail we receive enters sure your name isn't on into the waste stream before it anything you send them. has even been opened or read. In one year, 2 billion You can send it back empty books, 359 million maga- if you want to just to keep zines, and 24 billion newspa- them guessing! Eventually, pers are published in the the banks and credit card United States. companies will begin getting A few great ideas to reduce all their junk back in the mail. the amount of junk mail you Let's let them know what it's receive are: like to get junk mail, and best 1. When you get ads in of all THEY'RE paying for it! your monthly bills, Twice! include them with the Also call or write to the payment. Let them major companies that compile throw it away. street address directories and 2. When you get those pre request that your listing be approved letters in the removed: `ÉÜç jxÜÇxÜ V{|ÜÉÑÜtvà|v Thank You… mail for everything from Haines & Co. 215 North Main Street • Seymour, WI 54165 The Native American Group at the Winnebago credit cards to 2nd mort- Criss-Cross Directory Correctional Center would like to gages and junk like that, Attn: Director of Data Massage Therapy thank Dale Skenadore, Pete Jourdan, Zelda most of them come with Processing postage paid return 8050 Freedom Ave., NW Included with each treatment Pierce and Harold King. They took there time to envelopes, right? Well, North Canton, OH 44720 (920) 833-7750 cut, bundle and deliver willow branches for our why not get rid of some Haines only accepts such of your other junk mail Mory Werner sweatlodge at the center. Your requests in writing. “Serving the Seymour area for 20 years!” time is greatly appreciated. and put it in these cool little envelopes! R. L. Polk & Co. Attn: List Suppression Files 26955 Northwestern Hwy. Southfield, MI 48034 (810) 728-7000

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She=k& lanutuny&=he> nahte> un duck da “It’s not just words,” says the money and now there he put down his gun. He’s still thinking what The=t< Yesterday Wes Studi. “Language repre- taet sents centuries of tribal wis- ni=k& ya>tn sk on^ dom. When an American he will use, how much he will get for the fox’s hide. Finally, now “khele> kwi tyosleht@kathne ”. O=n^ n#= wahot#tsh< ne>n &wa Today/now it links him to a group of he said, “I guess in the train I’ll ride”. Now he got scared the ooh wah people much larger than the family or the clan.” sktutaya>w^=ne wahat#ko. Language tapes are also available at this number. The (Parade Magazine pg.10, Fox and in a flash he was gone. Oneida Language Revitalization Program is selling Oneida Oct. 20, 2002 “We must Language clocks. The clocks, on sale for $20.00, are avail- save our Voice”Zibart, Young Man Went Hunting able with white or black rims and have the Oneida wampum Rosemary) design on the face. If you start to get discour- One times a young man went hunting in the For correct pronunciation please ask a speaker or call (920) aged, always remember that 490-2472. you are doing the best you woods. While he was going he was thinking can, and you deserve to be what he should kill and about how much he proud. You are making a heroic commitment to a would get for his hide. wonderful cause by working Now he saw a fox lying there all curled up, so he OONNEEIIDDAA together to bring your lan- went over there by him guage back out into the air where it belongs. cautiously. He was carrying his gun, he wants to PPrroonnuunncciiaattiioonn SSyysstteemm Pg. 19, “Overview of shoot the fox, he is still VOWELS: Philosophy and Method”, How to keep Your Language thinking about what to do with the money. How “a” has the sound of the “a” in ah or Alive–A Commonsense much he will get for the fox’s father Approach to One-on-One Language Learning. Hinton, hide. Finally, he said, “ I guess I’ll ride the train”. Now the fox was scared and “e” has the sound of the “e” in egg or Leanne -Heyday Books* in a flash he was gone. eight Berkely, California 2002. Salhal# k< are you ready? Told by Simon Webster to Tillie Baird “i” has the sound “i” in ski or machine Salhal# k< are you ready? Transcribed by Maria Hinton “o” has the sound of the “o”in hope or low “u” has the sound of “un” in tune Yaw’ glottal stop. Stops sound like in the ing growing season. Last autumn, following our annual • Department Public Works harvest, we made plans for growing almost six acres of our • Conservation, * Orchard word like ‘oh, oh’ white corn to meet the needs of the community. • Oneida Police Department ‘tshy’ or ‘tsi’ sounds like ‘j’ Considering that hand harvesting is a requirement for us • Oneida First Responders to achieve our goal, we evaluated our previous harvesting • Printing ‘tshy’ or ‘tshi’ sounds like ‘ch’ processes and activities. • Mail Center ‘sy’ sounds like ‘sh’ Hosting our 9th Annual Tsyunhehkw^ Community • Seymour Hardware Harvest Husking Bee October 5 - 12, 2002 proved to be • News From Indian Country ‘#’ accent mark over a vowel indicates fruitful in changing both the times and dates to accomplish • Michael Fields Agricultural Institute stressed syllable in a word. Combination of ‘#’ makes of falling tone sound. ‘=’ lengthens the sound of a vowel and Tsyunhéhkw√ underlined sounds are whispered. Tsyunhéhkw√ See the cultural website. 139 Riverdale road (Hwy. J) • Oneida, Wisconsin We encourage everyone to become involved in the Oneida Language. Remember that every word you learn and speak becomes a part of keeping the Oneida Language alive. Please visit our new website at: http://language.oneidanation.org/about/history K a lliih w iis a k s November 29, 2002 (Tsya=ták)7 B GoodGood NeNewsws lation ulation’ ratu ’s! rat s! Happy ng Eriin ng Cathy Biig Rod Co Co Belated 3rd December 18th Waiinscot-Carter Dellgado-McLester For your induction Birthday Crowned Nov. 1, 2002 Baby Chuck as into Native American Baby Chuck on November 6th A.I.A. Junior Princess National Honor Society You’ve always been at Fort Lewis College If you have a birth announcement, please send it to the our Princess! in Kalihwisaks Newspaper, PO Box 365, Oneida WI 54155 or call Durango, Colorado. Yvonne Kaquatosh at (920) 869-4280 for more information. There She was Inducted is NO CHARGE for birth announcements. Please include baby’s 11/21/2002. full (first, middle & last) name, parents (first & last), d.o.b., weight High 5 to you at the (lbs. & oz.), length, grandparents (maternal/paternal), siblings (names only). Also, if the baby was given an Indian name, please Nobody remembered College in the Sky! include the correct spelling and meaning. Please include phone his birthday! number where you can be reached during the day! Love, Suzie Joseph Black Bear Powless Joseph Black Bear Powless, newborn son to Kristal and Joey Powless, was born on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 3:24 p.m. at Bellin Memorial weighing 6 lbs. 11 oz.’s and mea- suring 20 inches in length. The proud grandparents Tracey and Richard Denn and Debbie and Mark Powless. Joseph has Best Wishes to our older sister Landon James Pamanet Tammy Barber Love Mommy, Daddy, Landon James Pamanet, newborn son to Terry on her 26th Birthday Sisters, and your Pamanet and Jill Jordan, was born on on November 28th whole Family Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at 5:36 p.m. at St. Mary’s weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz.’s and measur- Lotsa Love from… ing 20 inches in length. The proud grandpar- Liana & Trevor Love, Dad & Mom, Little brother Bryce, ents are Isabel Parker of Oneida; Jim & Jan Moses Best Jordan of De Pere; and Al Pamanet. Landon has three older Papa & Grandma Wishes to my son brothers, Tyler, Levander and Trevor. Skenandore & Great Trevor Joseph Grandma Etta Klamik John Moses Caleb Carl Aguirre on his 11th Birthday on Caleb Carl Aguirre, newborn son to Tana tulation’s! We are all proud of November 30th, 2002 Archiquette & Jason Aguirre, was born on ngra you! Saturday, November 9, 2002 at 6:10 p.m. at Co 1st Annual Muriiell Jeanne Love your kids: Kalha St. Vincent’s Hospital weighing 3 lbs., 11 Art & Crafts Show was Metoxen ku, Lakwaho, Yuntle & oz.’s and measured 17 inches in length. The held on November 23, on November 26th proud grandparents are Jeanette Archiquette, Loriann Young, 2002 at the LCO and Jose Aguirre. The proud great grandparents are Louise Hope you had a Great Convention Center. one! Archiquette, Edith Fish, and RoseMary and the late Gary The competition was Gregor. Happy Thanksgiving! atulation’s! very good! ongr Phylllliis Garllow, C Dailin Shako÷nikuhketskwas Manager of Jo’s Log Danforth (He lifts their Spirits Up) Cabin took 1st Place Phiill & Kylle Dailin Shako?nikuhketskwas Danforth (He lifts their with her Wolf Clan Phil is the Spirits/Minds up), newborn son to Katsi Skenandore and fully quilled basket! Assistant Oneida Redmon Danforth, Jr., was born on Friday, October 25, 2002 High School at St. Vincent’s Hospital weighing 7 lbs., 15 oz.’s and mea- Basketball Coach sured 21.5 inches in length. The proud grandparents are Inez and Thomas and Artley Skenandore and Maria & Redmon Kyle is the Head Coach for the Oneida High XOXOXO We love you School Basketball with all our hearts! KalihwisaksKalihwisaks NEXT Team! Mom, Kirby, brother ~ DEADLINE IS… Wednesday, We’re Proud of Rob, Sisters ~ Liana & December 4, 2002 @ 4:30 p.m. you two! Kristi and Mercy & Schuyler with a PUBLISH DATE of… HUGS & KISSES! Chris & Mom Thursday~December 12th 2002 Love, Kids, In-laws, grand kids & great- Best of Luck Ron… grand kids, sisters, We custodians at Norbert It’s as plain as Call 869-4280 brothers, nieces & Hill Center, would like to wish black & white! For all your advertising needs! nephews and Russell Ron Van Schyndel, the best of luck on his new job. He will be greatly missed by us. He was the best supervisor that anyone would want. It will be sad around here not seeing his happy smiles, charm and wit. Ron is a very caring person, he was always there when we needed something. He was a very helpful and understand- Specialfor Discount ing person. I agree 100% with all that has been said, he is a very fine person to work for and work with!

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respect for anonymity. If you wing July 23 to August 2, 1996; cultural and educational needs Continuation of this position is Activity Center (IMAC) and vari- Board have any information you are north wing January 27 to March of Native American students in contingent upon funding alloca- ous Oneida One Stop locations. willing to share, please contact 11, 1999 and the former the assigned school. The incum- tions. Applicants will be placed in a Vacancies our office at 490-2095 and ask Healthworks Facility March 2 to bent will be responsible to devel- Closing Date: pool after interviews and con- op, coordinate, facilitate in the December 20, 2002 tacted as positions become Oneida Nation Veterans for Corina Williams. March 23, 1999. The removal long term planning with the Proposed Start Date: available. This is a non-exempt Affairs Committee Two (2) of duct insulation, pipe elbow To the community, from Native American students, par- February 17, 2003 position and reports to the vacancies. Qualifications: Must insulation, pipe lagging insula- Cultural Heritage ents and school personnel in the Sergeant on duty. Continuation be a member of the Oneida tion, ceiling tiles, transite board Security Officer Department. Survey question: long term plan for the students of this position is contingent Tribe of Indians of WI who has and a floor tile and adhesives Position #00649/06019 The Cultural Heritage success.This is a non-exempt upon funding allocations. served honorably on active duty occurred during these abatement position and reports to the Youth Salary: Grade 05 $9.71/Hr Closing Date: Preservation wants to know the in the Armed Forces of the projects. An Operations and Educational Services (Y.E.S.) (Negotiable dependent upon On Going Recruitment community’s feelings and input U.S.A. Qualifications shall also Maintenance Repair Project Assistant Director. Continuation education & experience). Proposed Start Date: on potential demolition sites. include the following: 1. occurred on May 4 a& 5, 2000 of this position is contingent Position Summary: This posi- Applicants will be placed in a Old Tribal Building\Fish Creek upon funding allocations. pool and notified as positions Honorable service a) a person on the second and third floor of tion patrols the area of the and HWY. H; White Closing Date: Gaming Division buildings, park- become available. who has been inducted into or the main area of the Norbert Hill building\ccc building site2; December 2, 2002 ing lots and grounds to assure voluntarily entered into active Shaueman house, barn and Center. All thermal asbestos Proposed Start Date: security and prevent damage to duty in one of the service Place your silo\across from site 2; and containing material (ACM) was February 3, 2003 or loss of Tribal or employee branches and who did not Decaster cabin, cottage and root repaired and labeled. property. This position works receive a discharge from active Office Coordinator ad here! cellar. Any information obtained Should you have any further swing shifts as assigned to duty with that branch due to include nights, weekends and will be held in strict confiden- questions concerning these Position #01815 “less than honorable conditions” holidays in the Security tiality. Your comments and oral activities or would like to review Salary: Grade 07 $23,316/Hr Call 869- b) Active duty is having served (Negotiable dependent upon Department. The officers duties histories will help provide us the these documents, please contact 181 days or more of continuous education & experience). will be performed at the Oneida most reasonable preservation. John Brocker, building coordi- 4279. duty unless discharged early for Position Summary: This posi- Bingo and Casino, Irene Moore All comments can be mailed nator at the Norbert Hill Center a service-related disability. c) tion will provide direct adminis- to\or call me at (920) 490-2096 at (920)-869-2214 or Al Baird at Served as a member of the trative assistance to the ext. 184. Attention Ms. Corina Oneida Environmental, Health Selected Reserve and who has Legislative Reference Staff on Anna John Williams, Oneida tribal Historic & Safety Department at (920)- completed at least six years in behalf of the Legislative Preservation Officer, Cultural 497-5812. the Reserves or National Guard Operating Committee. Duties Heritage Department, PO Box include but are not limited to; or who was discharged early 365, Oneida , WI 54155. planning, communicating, because of a service connected For Sale record keeping, developing and disability. 2. Shall be a citizen in NOTICE of CONSTRUC- monitoring of the budget for the good standing. Board member TION: Start Date: The Oneida LRO Office. The successful can- will serve a three year term. Nation Community Well and Beautiful Native American didate will be motivated self DEADLINE DATE of Septic Department will start Dress. Mint condition L-XL Asking $350. For more informa- starter who will work minimal December 20, 2002. construction Monday, tion call Diane or Bob @ 920- supervision and well in challeng- December 2, 2002. Location: 435-1462 ing situations. This an exempt Oneida Health Board Three The project is located near the position and reports the the Mobile Home. 1991 (3) vacancies. Qualifications: south western intersections of Legislative Operating The Oneida Health Board shall Marshfield 16x80 vinyl siding, County H and Ranch Roads, in Committee Chairperson. be composed of five(5) enrolled shingled roof, 3 bedroom, 2 the Town of Oneida, on the bathroom. Very Nice and Continuation of this position is members of the Oneida Tribe of Oneida Reservation of Spacious. $18,500. Call (920) contingent upon funding alloca- Nursing Home Indians of WI who are 21 years tions. Wisconsin. Project Description: 826-5968 or toll free at 8777- of age or older and hold resi- 518-5760. Closing Date: is posting an on-going recruitment for these posi- To extend the community water dence within the original bound- December 9, 2002 tions: and sewer facilities to serve a aries of the Oneida Reservation. CNA- Part-time AM, PM and Night Shifts proposed Housing Development Background Employees of the Oneida For Rent near the intersection of County Investigator Community Health Center and H and Ranch Roads. Caution: Position #00061 Anna John Nursing Home will House for Rent. Working be ineligible to participate as Please use alternate roads and couple preferred. $650 rent plus Salary: Grade 08 $12.09/Hr PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE (Negotiable dependent upon members of the Oneida Health plan accordingly to eliminate security deposit. Call 869-1272 education & experience). Purpose: Amendments to the Indian Preference Law Board. All appointments will be traffic hazards. This may cause for more information. Position Summary: This posi- which clarify ambiguities within the law and it’s relation to for two (2) year terms. DEAD- traffic delays in the construction tion is responsible to conduct other Tribal laws, policies and procedures. LINE DATE of December 20, area and temporary limitations Accepting to your driveway access. The background investigations for When: Tuesday, December 3, 2002 2002. potential and existing employ- construction may also cause Where: Ridgeview Plaza, Suite #4 Bids ees in accordance with the Oneida Cemetery Board One Time: 5:00 P.M. temporary telephone interrup- established procedures. (1) vacancy. Qualifications: The Attention Entrepreneurs, tions. Everyone involved with Incumbent will determine the Public Hearing Process Oneida Cemetery Board will be Individuals and Non-Profit I. Testimony: this project would like to thank Groups! Bids are currently results of criminal background made up by any member of the the local residents for their being accepted for individuals checks and criminal offenses A. Oral: There will be a 5 minute limit for all oral testi- Oneida Tribe of Indians who is cooperation during construction or groups to host one of six which require follow-up. mony. Each participant is encouraged to provide a written eligible to vote. Member shall and for their continued coopera- “Political House Parties” which Incumbent will have daily con- transcript of his/her oral testimony, to be submitted while be chosen at large to represent tion in making sure that children will begin in January 2003 and tact with the Human Resource present at the public hearing or within ten (10) business continue throughout the course the Oneida Community. Terms are clear of the construction Department regarding eligibility days from the date of public hearing to the below named of the membership of the of this upcoming calendar year. to work criteria for potential individuals. sites and that motorists yield to If you are interested, have ques- employees and existing employ- Cemetery Board will be a life- the workers. The contractors tions or would like to submit a B. Written: For those who cannot attend the scheduled time appointment. DEADLINE appreciate your patience during bid (based on the Requested for ees. Applicant must adhere to public hearing or do not plan to speak at the hearing, the strict confidentiality in all investi- DATE of December 20, 2002. the construction season. Service) please contact Lisa Oneida Tribe encourages those to submit written testimony. Summers, Legislative Assistant gations. This is a non-exempt A maximum of ten (10) pages, doubled spaced, can be sub- at 920-869-4478 or via e-mail at position and reports to the mitted within ten (10) business days from the date of public Public Investigation Director. Letter of [email protected]. hearing to the Tribal Secretary (Julie Barton) or Bridget Continuation of this position is Long, Legislative Reference Office at the Norbert Hill Notice Notification contingent upon funding alloca- Oneida tions. Center, 2nd floor or at N7210 Seminary Rd., Oneida WI The Cultural Resource ANNUAL LETTER OF Closing Date: 54155. Management Program is cur- NOTIFICATION NORBERT Nation Jobs * If you would like to obtain a copy of the above pro- rently seeking information Administrator - HILL CENTER 2002: The posed policy or have any questions as to the public hearing regarding the area of the Executive Casino Host Personnel Commission Norbert Hill High School has process you may contact Bridget Long at the Legislative Oneida Reservation described Position #01765 Position #01818 Updated Asbestos Management Reference Office via Group Wise [email protected] as: T24N R19E Section 25, Salary: Grade 09 (Negotiable Salary: Grade 08 Plans prepared for the school at or call 1-800-236-2214 or 869-4376. The Legislative NW1\4 SW1\4 which is 0.02 dependent upon education & $25,147/Annually (Negotiable the Norbert Hill Center. These experience). Position Summary: Reference Office Fax # is 869-4399. acres will be disturbed, also dependent upon education & plans are available for your This position will provide the experience). **Must be an known as portion of Trout highest level of customer service Creek, situated on Brown inspection Monday through enrolled member of the Oneida and will be responsible for the Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin** BANKRUPTCY County land, within the contigu- Friday during normal business recognition and maintaining of Position Summary: This will ous boundaries of the Oneida hours at the building coordina- PLayers at Oneida Bingo and tor’s office. assist in planning, developing WARNING! Nation. The proposed project Casino. The incumbent in this and implementing policies of the A six-month mandatory period- will consist of bank stabilization position will assist the Player Oneida Personnel Commission. Before you call another bankruptcy attorney, with geotextile and stone. The ic surveillance was conducted Development Manager in This position will manage the primary benefits are to reduce on October 23, 2002 on all areas Department event planning, daily administrative operations call me. Let me explain why I should handle short and long range planning sediment loading to stream and of the Norbert Hill Center. including directing and coordi- your case. protect a 2 foot diameter oak There were no changes noted on for the Oneida Bingo and Casino nating staff tasks and assign- to increase revenues and main- tree and a group of basswood the periodic surveillance. On ments. This is an exempt posi- Mike Winkelman tain department goals. Recka & Joannes trees. These trees provide band April 25 & 26, 2002, a three- tion and reports to the Personnel In Howard 434-2777 Incumbent will work all shifts that Commission Chairperson. stability and shade to the year asbestos reinspection was will include nights, week-ends stream. All permits have been conducted by an accredited and holidays. This is and When you have to sue your insurance company. applied for. We are requesting inspector employed by the exempt, key position and reports information from the members Oneida Environmental, Health to the Player Development Area of the community in regards to and Safety Department. The Manager. Continuation of this You are David. cultural, historical or archaeo- inspector evaluated the condi- position is contingent upon fund- logical concerns which may tion of the asbestos, and ing allocations. Closing Date: They are Goliath. exist within the proposed devel- reassessed operations and main- opment area. Any information December 3, 2002 tenance procedures that will Proposed Start Date: that is shared with our staff will We are your slingshot. keep the material in good condi- February 10, 2003 be helpful in determining the tion. Student Advocate- We sue negligent and abusive insurance companies. extent of development and to There were asbestos abatement Freedom what degree the area will be projects that occurred at the I can help you when you have been injured by a person with protected and preserved. The Position #01096 basement and first floor July 10 Cultural Resource Management Salary: Grade 07 $11.21/Hr little or no insurance and your opponent is your own insurance to August 14, 1995; first Program Staff can exercise a (Negotiable dependent upon floor/east wing April 3 to 11, company. great deal of discretion in pro- education & experience). Atty. Joe Recka 1995; third floor/north wing tection of these sites, mainte- Position Summary: This posi- Recka & Joannes January 2 to 13, 1996; first floor nance of confidentiality and tion will provide service which Howard 434-2777 east wing/second floor north address the social, emotional,