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December 6, 2007 Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin www.oneidanation.org
Per capita to affect benefits to tribal members By Nate Wisneski assume we will be answering Wisconsin Home Energy planning can minimize the money left over. But, the Kalihwisaks a lot of questions after the Assistance Program, Child impact felt by individuals biggest share of the popula- The special one-time per check is issued. When the Care Development Fund and receiving them. tion that comes in here does- capita payment scheduled for benefit checks stop coming, Temporary Assistance to “TANF looks at household n’t know how to plan ahead December 12 has left many we will get the calls,” she Needy Families (TANF). income for the last 30 days and budget. Those skills just benefit questions unan- said. “This may affect over TANF is the benefit receiving and allows an asset limit of aren’t there,” she said. swered. A lot of people seem 500 cases in our office.” the most attention from the $2500. We need people to Spending down as fast as What’s Inside… uncertain which and how ben- According to Leverance Center of Self Sufficiency. All spend down to that amount so possible to the allowed asset efits will be impacted. most of the benefits that will of the above benefits are their benefits won’t be affect- limit of the benefit being Nori Pre Leverance, Financial be affected will have an asset income based and can be ed very long. Instead of received will make you eligi- Damrow Services Director for the limit between $2000 and reapplied for once the asset receiving a TANF check of ble for that benefit quicker. Honored Center of Self Sufficiency, $2500. Some of these benefits limit of each is reached. $673 to exist on, you are get- – 2A says their office isn’t fielding include Elderly Medicaid, Leverance stresses that ting $5000 in December. You See Page 2A many questions about her Food Share (food stamps), though benefits may be lost could pay three months rent, client’s benefits now. “I Emergency Food and Shelter, for a period of time, correct get a receipt and still have Benefits affected THT Boy’s B-ball Mashantuckets – 7B Kids get Head Start on snowy fun file objection to Section A Pages 2-4A/Local union election Page 5A/Business MASHANTUCKET, Conn. Page 6A/Legislative Review (AP) ~ The Mashantucket Page 7A/Local Pequots have formally objected to Page 8A/State Page 9A/National a union election won by the Page 10A/OFF United Auto Workers on Nov. 24 Section B to represent dealers at the Page 1B/Lifestyles Foxwoods casino. Page 2B/Health/Enviro In a complaint to the National Page 3B/Education Labor Relations Board, tribal Page 4B/THT officials say the election was Page 5B/Classified improper because ballots were Page 6B/Good News available only in English while Page 7B/Sports many employees speak other lan- guages. The tribe also accuses the Kalihwisaks union of threatening workers, saying that those who did not vote releases new for the union would be fired, and harassing and intimidating schedule for employees to suppress voter turnout among union opponents. 2008 issues A phone message seeking comment was left for a UAW offi- By Dawn Walschinki cial. The Hartford office of the Kalihwisaks Managing Editor NLRB was closed late Monday The 2008 deadline/print afternoon and a spokesman was schedule for the Kalihwisaks not available for comment. can be found on page 5B of Tribal officials also said the this issue. Mashantucket tribe and Please note that this sched- Foxwoods are not subject to the ule is different than the previ- jurisdiction of the NLRB, though ous schedules that we have a federal court ruled in February Kali Photos/Steven J. Gandy printed. that federal labor law applies to Students from the Oneida Head Start program were treated to We had attempted to sched- Indian tribes and their gambling weekend snows which led to some sledding fun on Monday ule our print week opposite of businesses. morning. the Oneida Business The vote by more than 2,100 The kids were dressed in their winter gear to tackle a sledding Committee’s (OBC) meet- Foxwoods dealers followed a ings, thus freeing our staff to hill behind the Norbert Hill Center. The children took turns slid- campaign that raised issues such as pay, health insurance and ciga- attend the meetings. However, ing down the hill, racing back up and doing it again. rette smoking by casino cus- the OBC changed their meet- tomers. ing schedule. In any case, the first issue of 2008 will be printed on Oneida looking to create new court system Thursday, January 3, 2008. By Nate Wisneski Confederated Tribes of Coos, OBC decided to seek some Law and the draft New expected that the transition The deadline for that issue is Kalihwisaks Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw outside expertise to do Administrative Procedures plan may take a year or so to Wednesday, December 26, The Oneida Tribe has Indians, to help establish and research and provide adviso- Act. There is no discussion at develop and implement after 2007. kicked around the idea of a research a tribal court system ry services and process along this meeting, as the the laws are adopted, which tribal court system for many in Oneida. a vote by the GTC and I have Legislature only listens to the of course means that we years. Input from the com- “Part of my role is to been doing that.” comments at this time and would continue to utilize the munity makes the Oneida ensure that this court meets Costello feels the support then they review them after Business Committee (OBC) all the basic standards and for a tribal judicial system is the 10 day waiting period. Appeals process as it is right believe the time is now to requirements that any court there. “I have interviewed However, there may be infor- now until the Court is ready tackle this project and more must have; confidence, pro- over 200 people in the com- mal discussion after the for implementation,” she community input is request- fessionalism, fairness, striv- munity and tried to gain a meeting if so desired. Also, said. ed at a December 11th public ing to justice and that it variety of perspectives and the general public has ten King feels the time is now hearing at 11:30 a.m. and allows for proper public and there seems to be over- days from the Public Hearing for the tribe to establish its 4:30 p.m. in the OBC confer- community input to ensure whelming support for the date to provide written com- own judicial system. “The ence room. the local values are infused in creation of a full tribal court,” ments to the laws,” said OBC member Trish King Tribe has also seen the need the justice process,” said he said. King. sees many advantages to the and belief we have been Costello. “Over time it has The December 11th meet- King is expecting some tribe having its own judicial ready to take on our own come to be felt by the ing will serve as an opportu- uneasiness due to the inabili- system. “The main benefit is court system. The Appeals to be able to assert our own Appeals Commission, and nity for tribal members to ty of the OBC to provide a others, the need to have a dis- educate themselves and ques- finalized plan to tribal mem- Commission has done the jurisdiction over tribal lands, best they can, and have been which has been our right to pute resolution mechanism tion the pending court sys- bers. “There may be some do as a sovereign nation. that has a broader subject tem. “The meeting is a Public doubt because the transition ready for quite some time to Another benefit is to create a matter and jurisdiction. Also Hearing for the Judicial Code plan of how to move from an move to the next step and for- system that fulfills the needs there has evolved a feeling by and the Administrative Administrative Appeals body mally create a judicial system of the people, such as han- some people that the Appeals Procedures Act. This is as our judicial system to a whereby the decisions are dling all of our own Indian Commission can function where the people state their full blown court system, is recognized and accepted by Child Welfare cases. The rev- virtually like a court and oth- positions of support or non- not yet developed. other courts and legal sys- ers feel the law is not that support to these laws to the Unfortunately the transition enues earned will stay within tems,” she said. the Tribe's economy, rather expansive. I think everyone Legislative Operating plan will not be able to be The public hearing is than going to outside agen- would agree that the law in Committee. They can also completed until the General cies,” said King. Oneida has not kept pace recommend changes to the Tribal Council approves the scheduled for December 11 The tribe is working with with the need to furnish these laws, or ideas that can be laws; otherwise there is no at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Don Costello, Chief Judge conflict resolution services. considered for placement direction on what needs to be in the OBC conference room. for Coquille Indian Tribe and It was for that reason the into the draft Judicial Code changed. Currently it is 2A (T#ken) December 6, 2007 Kalihwisaks Local From Page 1A/Benefits affected Damrow honored by USDA TANF requires that if income is received over the asset The theory that everybody in Oneida is limit, receipts are required to ❝ verify that any exceeding going to have a nice Christmas isn’t neces- money has been spent. “They sarily true” (TANF recipients) got to ~ Mary Motquin, Childcare Program Manager have receipts. They are allowed to keep $2500 but said. The state calls purchas- for the whole year. If they get they better bring in $2500 es of gifts for others as asset this payment is December worth of receipts or they will divestment and is not allowed and move into our system in loose their check,” said per their policies. January they will be affected Leverance. Florence Petri, Director of Mary Motquin, Childcare and probably not qualify. The Senior Citizens Program, is other students who started Program Manager, says their concerned with a letter many the year here will not be office is pushing for wise use elders received that states affected,” she said. of the per capita payment. their Social Security or “We are advocating paying Disability benefits will not be Housing benefits have also an extra fuel bill, grocery bill paid due to the pending per been questioned and tribal or a month ahead on rent,” capita payment. “We are members receiving this bene- she said. “The theory that worried about December 1 to fit will feel the effect. everybody in Oneida is going December 12. What are they Susan House, Oneida to have a nice Christmas isn’t suppose to do in the mean- Housing Authority Director, necessarily true. Hopefully, time in between receiving the Kali photo/Nate Wisneski our customers use the money says the per capita payment per capita and the first of the Marilyn King (left) presents Nori Damrow (right), Director of the Food to catch up.” must be accounted for as month,” she said. Many Distribution Program, with an award of appreciation from the United States Motquin along with income and will affect ten- Department of Agriculture for her 28 years of service to the Oneida Tribe. The Leverance feel the elderly in elders anticipated their bene- ant’s rent. “The monthly rent award was given during the National Food Distribution Convention in nursing home care or receiv- fit check December 1 and for the year will be affected, Chicago, IL. ing Medicaid will have the may not have budgeted not just the rent for the month accordingly. The Oneida hardest time with handling in which you received your Business Committee (OBC) the large per capita and payment,” said House in a regaining their benefits. has been working with the local Social Security office to letter to all tenants. Attention all SSI recipients Elders will be receiving a The letter also states that if payment of $10,000 and come up with a solution for tenants elect not to accept the To all SSI recipients, those receiving Disability or Social Security, you Medicaid has a $2000 asset those needing assistance. The limit. According to OBC response to this con- per capita payment their rent should have all received a notice to stop benefits as of December 2007 (per cern can be seen on page 2A. will not be affected. Tenants Social Security Administration). This decision was based upon the anticipation Leverance, elderly living in nursing homes are not Sharon Mousseau, Tribal do need to provide the of the Special Per Capita being distributed December 12, 2007 as voted on in allowed to have income and School Superintendent, is Housing Authority documen- the past GTC Meeting. It is understood that this may cause a hardship in some are only allowed to have $40 concerned with the possibili- tation showing they did not households. This decision can be addressed with a general form that will be per month to spend. “They ty of students not qualifying receive the payment. located at Oneida Social Services Main Office, Community Support, and are going to have a tough for meal programs at school. If there are any questions Elderly Services (for anyone 55+). The form would need to brought with to the time spending their money “The only benefit we are con- about the benefits you are Social Security Administration. (to reach the asset limit). cerned about is the state receiving, the Social They can pay ahead for the breakfast and lunch program. Services, Elderly Services Another part to this issue is enrolled tribal members who are not eligible for cost of their care and get rid Parents come in August and and the Housing Authority the Special Per Capita on the anticipated date of December 12, 2007 due to not of $8000 worth of receipts. submitting their sign up sheet into enrollments with in the deadline of The state will not allow fill out the paperwork, and offices are available to September 04, 2007 and November 20, 2007 for elders 62+. If you have elders on Medicaid to pur- we need proof of income for answer questions and con- missed these deadlines and are in need of your SSI benefit you can get a letter chase gifts for others to the last two months. That is cerns. from the Oneida Enrollments Department stating your in-eligibility for the reduce their asset limit,” she done in August and is good payment. This letter can be taken to the Social Security Administration and be submitted to continue their benefit until the receipt of your Special Per Capita payment. For those unaware of the Oneida Enrollments deadlines to sign up for Special Per Capita:
Ages Deadline for sign up Receipt of Payment 18 – 61 March 03, 2008 March 31, 2008 62+ December 20, 2007 December 31, 2007 January 20, 2007 January 31, 2007
Any elders (55+) with questions feel free to contact Angela Ortiz, Elder Benefit Specialist at (920) 869-2448. Any other age group can contact your case managers to receive assistance.
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Antone had previously Returning veterans should never Committee passes served overseas, once in ❝ Skenandore, Mrs. Zack (Delores) Bosnia and once in Kosovo, have to pay the price of their March 21, 1927 – November 21, 2007 Military Service with the United States Mrs. Zack grandchildren, Alex, Protection Act National Guard and had careers after jeopodizing so much” (Delores) Jose, Grace, Charles, returned to his position at the Skenandore, 80, life- and Zacharah Gage By Dawn Walschinski Oneida Police Department ~ Ed Delgado, Oneida Business Committee Councilman long resident of the V, in addition to Kalihwisaks (OPD) with no problems. The Oneida Business Oneida, passed away one additional However, when Antone Appeals Commission, but he going to help the future veter- Committee (OBC) passed the Wednesday morning daughter-in-law, returned from Iraq, he was found very little information ans of Oneida,” said Antone. Military Service Protection November 21, 2007 Mrs. Ron (Nancy) recovering from combat to support his case through The Military Service Act unanimously on October at a local hospital. Skenandore. She injuries such as a broken the Blue Book, a publication Protection Act is modeled on 24. The act has been nick- The daughter of the late was also survived by her shoulder, fractured teeth, and from the Oneida Human federal polices; however, it named “Marty’s Law” by Anderson and Lillian brothers, Harrison Cornelius, neck and back problems. He Resources Department distills what was over 100 some veterans. (Wheelock) Cornelius was Frank (Nancy) Cornelius, spent a year on light duty with (HRD) which outlines pages into eight pages and 11 The act draws on federal born March 21, 1927 in Leonard (Yvonne) Cornelius, the tribe as he underwent employee policies and proce- parts. law to protect tribal employ- Oneida. On October 28, 1950 Clarence (Sandy) Cornelius, surgeries to rebuild his shoul- dures. “What we’ve done is just ees who, as military she married Zachariah “Zack” and Benjamin (Gerri) der. “The Blue Book had some cut to the chase and made it reservists, get called to active Skenandore, Jr. at Oneida Cornelius, as well as her sis- “It was trying to integrate documentation in it ... maybe real plain language,” said duty, and then return to work Methodist Church. He pre- ters, Eleanor Bailey, Josie back into the position I was an inch-and-a-half of infor- DelaRosa. for Oneida at the end of their ceded her in death on May 19, (Tom) Daebler, and many in, but it wasn’t available, it mation about re-employment The act entitles returning tour. 2005. nieces and nephews. She was gone,” said Antone who to the tribe, and that was it, employees to the same senior- The act was created by During WW II she worked was preceded in death by her had been a Detective everything else was discre- ity and benefits with the tribe OBC Councilman Vince as a welder at Leatham Smith husband, Zack, two sons, Sergeant/Polygraph Examiner tionary,” said Antone. as if they had been continu- DelaRosa and co-sponsored Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay. Zachariah “Ron” Skenandore, for OPD. Because of sovereign ously employed, provides by Councilman Ed Delgado. Delores drove school bus for and Timothy Skenandore, two Instead, he was placed as a immunity, the tribe was not health coverage for the “I think it’s just a signifi- handicapped children and sisters, Ella Mae Meehan, Patrol Sergeant First Shift compelled to follow federal employee and family while cant piece of legislation, and I worked at Oneida Daycare for Pauline Cornelius, brothers, Supervisor, a position that laws regarding veterans’ they are on military leave, and think the veterans are owed many years. She was a mem- Lincoln and Melvin was more physically demand- rights. Eventually, the tribe spells out the policies and the responsibility that... their ber of the Oneida Hymn Cornelius. ing than his previous position. invoked sovereign immunity procedures for a returning jobs are protected when Singers for many years and Funeral Services were held “I’ve worked with the tribe in Antone’s appeals case. employee. they’re gone,” said DelaRosa. enjoyed craft-working. at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, since March 6, 1989, and I During this time, Antone The Military Service Delores had been a member November 24, 2007 at the enjoy working for the tribe. It contacted DelaRosa to create “Returning veterans should Employee Protection Act of Oneida Methodist Church Oneida Methodist Church, was the first time I ever felt legislation to protect other never have to pay the price of grew out of the struggle all of her life. Freedom Road, Oneida. Rev. like I should go back into the veterans. their careers after jeopardiz- Marty Antone experienced Her family includes two Earl Smith, officiated with position that I left,” he said. “This is a good mission, it’s ing so much,” said Delgado. when he returned from serv- children, Norma (Frank) burial in Church Cemetery. Antone went to the Oneida Primeau, Green Bay, Ted RYAN FUNERAL HOME, (Nadine) Skenandore, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere, Holy Apostles Episcopal Church Oneida, seven grandchildren, assisted the family with 2937 Freedom Rd. • Oneida, WI Zachariah Skenandore IV arrangements. Please visit (Sheila), Jondel (J.D.), Taylor www.ryanfh.com to send 920-869-2565 Rose, Chaske, Amanda, online condolences to the Our Vision…To promote and provide Stephanie, Ryan; five great- Skenandore Family. Spiritual growth in a loving environment for a close relationship with Christ. Decorah, Gary September 9, 1957 – November 25, 2007 Come Join Us… In Loving Memory of… Gary Decorah, Co-Su-Ma- Addison; brothers, Leonard Sunday at 9:00A.M. “Mr.Terrible” Ga, (Great Thunder), 50, Smith, Allsip, Ill.; and Glen Loving Husband, Dad & Grandpa Barbaboo, Wis., died Sunday, (Crystal) Decorah of Black Skenandore, Glen Nov. 25, 2007, at his resi- Creek, Wis.; sisters, Gloria September 4, 1935 – December 3, 2007 dence following a battle with Glen Skenandore, grandchildren. Glen Commodore Metoxen Decorah, Baraboo, Wis.; and Since 1 year ago today, December 8… cancer. Gladys Decorah, Green Bay; 72, Oneida, passed is further survived by Gary was born Sept. 9, and extended family. away peacefully his siblings; Minnie A million times we’ve needed you, 1957, in Chicago, Ill., the son He was preceded in death Monday, December Smith, Lawrence A million times we’ve cried… of Melvin and Phyllis by his parents, aunts and 3, 2007 surrounded (Mary) Skenandore, If Love alone could have saved you, by his family. He was Gordon Skenandore, (Doxtator) Decorah. He grew uncles. You never would have died… born September 4, Gerald (Roseann) up in Chicago and about 25 Funeral services were held 1935 in Oneida, son Skenandore, and by If all the world was ours to give, years ago moved to Wednesday, November 28, Wisconsin Dells and for the of the late Henry his extended family, we would give it and more… 2007, at 1 p.m. at PotcCinuk past ten years lived in Green “Hank” and Catherine and many nieces, nephews, To see you coming up the steps, community Center in Bay, Wis. Gary liked to live a (Cornelius) Skenandore. On and friends. and walking through the door… "free spirit" lifestyle that went Wittenberg. Morgan White June 26, 1982 he married He was preceded in death Eagle officiated with burial at Hazel Stevens. He had by his grandson Joseph To hear your voice and see your together with his enjoyment smile,To sit and talk a while… of riding his Harley-Davidson the John Stacy Memorial worked at several different Adams, and two brothers motorcycle. He enjoyed pow Cemetery in Wittenberg foundries, but retired from the Norbert and Clarence. To be with you that same old way, wows and being around peo- Township. Oneida Tribe in 1998. Glen Friends may call after 6pm would be our fondest day. ple and was concerned and The Conway-Picha Funeral enjoyed reading and was an Thursday at the RYAN A heart of gold stopped beating, cared for his family that he Home and Crematory of avid sports fan whether it be FUNERAL HOME & CRE- Two smiling eyes closed to rest, football, stock car racing, or MATORY 305 N. Tenth loved very much. Lyndon Station, Wis., assisted God broke our hearts to prove… the family with arrangements. boxing. He also loved to trav- Street De Pere, with the Gary is survived by his He only takes the BEST. daughter, Rebekka RedCloud, For online condolences and el and had seen the country Oneida Hymn Singers at Tomah, Wis.; grandchildren, information, go to several times. Glen was also 6:30pm and a prayer service We Love & Miss you very much, Michael Mashka and Ariana www.pichafuneralhome.com very proud he had built his at 7pm to bring the evening to Lorraine, Carrie, Bernie, and Grandkids own home and garage. Above a close. Visitation will contin- all though, Glen enjoyed ue after 9:30am Friday at the Bain, Alvin “Al” spending time with his family Oneida Assembly of God November 13, 1928 – December 2, 2007 and talking about the “ Good Church until time of service Alvin “Al” Bain, Linden Bain, Oneida, Old Days”. at 10:30am with Pastor 79, of Oneida, Terry Bain, Oneida, He is survived by his wife Lonnie Johnson officiating. In passed away on Wenzel Bain, Hazel, his children; Cheryl Please go to www.ryanfh.com Loving Memory of a Sunday December 2, Michigan, nineteen Skenandore, Steven (Shelly) to express online condolences Beloved Wife & Mom 2007 at Brown grandchildren, fifteen Skenandore, Michael to the family. The family County Health great-grandchildren, Skenandore, Joseph requests NO PLANTS OR Center, The son of one brother, Kenneth Skenandore, Timothy FLOWERS PLEASE. A Violet Skenandore the late Bernard and and Millie Bain, and Skenandore, and his 11 memorial fund will be estab- Nellie (Smits) Bain was born one sister, Betty Thomson. grandchildren, and 28 great lished. Who left us five years ago… November 13, 1928 in De He was preceded in death by We thought of you today Pere. He married the former his parents, four brothers, his With lots of love Inagail Nicholas in twin, Melvin, Norman, To Our Readers… Re: Memorials And that is nothing new Outagamie County. Vernon, Delmar, and Emmet, Payment for “Memorials” MUST BE made at time of Al proudly served his two sisters, Eunice Greene, submission. Please review the following ‘Revised’ We thought of you yesterday Country during the Korean and Alma De Ruyter. Price options: And all the days before that, too War in the U.S. Army, and Funeral services were held Message w/Photo: NOW… was a member of the Freedom at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 1 col. @ $10.00 (limit 25-49 words) We think of you in silence VFW Post # 7692. He was a December 4, 2007, at Oneida 2 col. @ $15.00 (limit 50-74 words) We often speak of your name self-employed salvage dealer United Methodist Church, 2 col. @ $20.00 (limit 75-99 words) We all have memories now most of his life. Al enjoyed Freedom Road, Oneida with With which we will never part watching his kids and grand- Rev. Earl L. Smith officiating. 2 col. @ $25.00 (limit 100-125 words) kids in sports, whether it be Burial in church cemetery, All price options include a photo (if desired) and a THE MIGHTY GREAT SPIRIT… car racing, baseball or basket- with Oneida Veteran’s nice border. Regular advertising rates will apply if Will keep you safe ball. Services followed. the word limit exceeds the specified limits listed! And we will have you in our Hearts Survivors include his wife, “Memorial” submissions mailed in without payment FOREVER… Inagail, four daughters, Lois RYAN FUNERAL HOME, will NOT be published. (Ed) VanDenHeuvel, Green 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere, Questions? Always, Loving, Missing you Bay, Nancy Bain (Butch), assisted the family with Call Kalihwisak’s Toll Free at: So mom, until we meet Pulaski, Taina Bain, Oneida, arrangements. Please visit 1.800.236.2214 AGAIN… Arlouine Bain, Oneida, five www.ryanfh.com to send • Dawn–ext. 4277 √ Steve–ext. 4279 Love from Husband, Children, Grandchildren sons, Gerald Bain, Green Bay, online condolences to the √ Yvonne–ext. 4280 • Nate-ext. 4090 and Great-Grandchildren Marvin Bain, Tennessee, Bain Family. 4A (Kay#) December 6, 2007 Kalihwisaks Local
Looking to share your per capita? Calendar By Steven J. Gandy E-Mail: bbashara@oneida- furnaces & furnace repairs, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018 2007 Kalihwisaks nation.org ramps, walkers with seats and When mailing a check, please Wednesdays Tribal members looking to Oneida Pantry: wheelchairs, vehicles for indicate your designation on give as well as receive this per Money that is donated to the snowplowing and to meet the Loom Work Beading Class capita season have a variety the check's memo line Oneida Pantry is tax need of high gas prices. Also, WHEN: Wednesdays of choices when it comes to Online Donations: deductible. The donator is staff to meet the demand for TIME: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. donating a part or all of their www.american.redcross.org given a receipt to use for grass cutting and snow plow- PLACE: Site II Community Building, W1144 Park Dr. per capita check to local and deductions. ing is a need that could be met March of Dimes Breezy will be teaching a loom work beading class. Materials tribal charities. The money the pantry with monetary donations. By Phone: 1-800-658-6674 will be provided. Calss is open to those ages 13 to adult. To Tis the season for giving, receives is used for the opera- Receipts will be given. By Mail: register, call Breezy at 920-869-6669. and to help with your donat- tions of the Pantry. They pur- Contacts can be sent to: March of Dimes ing decisions we have put chase food, hygiene products, Claudia Skenandore Sat.’s in Dec. together a list of tribal and and operating supplies for the Office Manager – Elderly attn: DRFR local entities that would be Pantry. Services 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue A Heritage Hill Christmas more than willing to accept To donate to the Oneida 2907 S Overland Rd White Plains, NY 10605 WHEN: Saturdays, Dec. 8, 15 your donations. Pantry the donation can be Oneida, Wis. 54155 Online Donations: www.mar- TIME: 12:00p, - 4:00pm PLACE: Heritage Hill State Historical Park, 2640 S. Oneida Nation Arts brought to the Nori Damrow 920-869-2448 chofdimes.com Program: Food Distribution Center or The United Amerindian Webster in Green Bay Every dollar given to the Arts contact: Center American Cancer Society Experience the magic of Heritage Hill transformed into a holi- Program would only be used Gary Smith Steven Crowe By Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 day wonderland as you join us for A Heritage Hill Christmas. on projects and not on admin- Oneida Pantry Coordinator Executive Director By Mail: Celebrate the season in a breathtaking setting by trying historic istrative or fixed costs. The Phone: 920-869-1041 920-436-6630 American Cancer Society dancing, toy making, and holiday baking on the farm, and donor may designate how Fax: 920-869-1668 Native American Services P.O. Box 22718 experience the serenity of a living nativity. Enjoy a horse they want their funds used drawn carriage ride as music of the season fills the park, and E-mail: GSMITH@oneida- Center Oklahoma City, OK 73123- (i.e. for children's art, com- nation.org or warms the hearts of guests of all ages hoping to spot jolly old munity theatre, literary, pub- Oneida Nation Elderly America’s Dream 1718 St. Nick. A Heritage Hill Christmas is sure to become a mag- lic art, or hymn singing.) Services Incorporated Online Donations: ical holiday tradition for your entire family! Admission is $8 Otherwise, the Arts Program With the growing population Allen King www.cancer.org adults, $7 seniors, $6 children (5-17), and children 4 and under will use the funds in any num- of Baby Boomers and high 920-445-0388 The above list is a sampling are free. For more information call Heritage Hill at 920-448- ber of community arts pro- demands for services, if the The American Red Cross of area and national organiza- 5150, or visit www.heritagehillgb.org grams. money was donated to By Phone: 1-800-HELP- tions accepting your dona- December 12 Contact: Elderly services, we would NOW Beth Bashara, Arts Program use it for Supportive Services: By Mail: tions. Other options are avail- Healthy Lifestyles Cooperative of Brown County Hosts Director roof repair, home repair, loan American Red Cross able throughout the commu- 2nd Annual Meeting Phone: 920-498-3830 closet, handicap renovations, PO Box 4002018 nity and nationally. WHEN: Wednesday, December 12 PLACE: The Green Bay Health and Athletic Performance Center of Bellin Health at 1630 Comanche Ave., The Green Bay. t Church The meeting will provide a state of the cooperative address, thodis board elections and business meeting. Tours of the Bellin Kalihwisaks Oneida United Me Fitness and XL Performance Centers will also be provided. For more info Call (920) 593-3416. is on the The Methodist Women’s Group is having a December 13 world wide Cookie Sale… Oneida Food Pantry Bake Sale web WHEN: Thursday, December 13 TIME: 11:00am 2:00pm Go to … on Sunday, December 16, 2007 PLACE: VFW Hall www.oneida (After church services) Bakery Donations welcome. For more info contact gary nation.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Smith at 920.869.1041 Click on… Children’s Christmas Program… December 20 Government will be held at 4:00 P.M.on click on the link Community Informational Meetings Saturday, December 22, 2007 WHEN: December 20 and look for the TIME: 6:00pm Kalihwisaks link A light supper will follow after which PLACE: Radisson - Great Lakes Conference Center in the Santa will visit with presents for the children. 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tions and gather. I’ve had this idea for quite a few years and had been kind of looking for a Brewing spot, looking for a spot origi- nally in Oneida. It’s a place where you interact with peo- On ple and it’s also a way to build community and have people meet each other and relax.” Broadway Alderman Jefferys wel- comed the business to the House of area and praised its location within the Fort Howard Tawet neighborhood. “It’s great to have a business like this so By Steven J. Gandy close to the neighborhood res- Kalihwisaks idents,” she said. “As a cof- The Broadway District feehouse within walking dis- welcomed the House of Tawet tance helps create that sense [da-WHET] with a ribbon of community within the cutting ceremony on neighborhood.” November 27. Located at 601 As a member of the Oneida N. Broadway Street, the cof- Nation of Wisconsin as well fee shop, gathering and well- as an entrepreneur, Webster ness facility officially opened was able to receive a loan on October 1, 2007. from the tribe to help get his Owner David Webster was business going. The revolv- joined in the ceremony by ing loan is designed to pro- City of Green Bay Mayor, mote the well-being of local Jim Schmitt, Oneida Nation areas surrounding the gaming of Wisconsin Chairman facilities. Chairman Danforth Gerald Danforth, City of was in attendance on behalf Kali photo/Steven J. Gandy Green Bay Alderman of the Oneida Nation Tribe. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the House of Tawet was performed by (L to R) Mayor Jim Schmidt, Owner Celestine Jefferys, Erin The loan comes from a fund David Webster, Oneida Chairman, Gerald Danforth and Green Bay City Alderman, Celestine Jefferys. Kopizke of Urban Hope and created through gaming Tracy Heaser from On money returned to the tribe House of Tawet is located at 601 N. Broadway Street in Green Bay. Broadway Inc. (OBI). from the State of Wisconsin. ness. It’s great to see that es and professionals in the within the community have nation, in Green Bay, any- House of Tawet (Tawet is Webster is also a 2001 small business presence in district.” brought people into his busi- way,” Webster said of his ser- Oneida for David) is a full- graduate of Urban Hope, a our community grow.” “I have worked in the ness. vice combination. service coffee shop. Also local program designed to “We’re happy to see David Broadway District and with “Even the foot traffic in In addition to Webster, offered are reiki or reflexolo- help entrepreneurs gain the making that investment in the OBI in the past, and I like the front of the business has been House of Tawet employs two gy message, life coaching, knowledge and empowerment Broadway District,” said location and the neighbor- good,” he said. half-time employees currently live music and in the future, they need to run their business Heaser. “With the office hood,” said Webster. “I House of Tawet is open with Leloni Van Vleet and consignment art and Angel and make a positive impact on building across the street, and always wanted to open a cof- Tuesday through Saturday Webster being the Message readings. the community. the potential for the Larsen fee shop. When I retired last and serves a full line of coffee Therapists. “We are also available for Erin Kopizke of Urban site, he’s in a good spot. And, year, I found the property at products, pastries, sandwich- It took Webster 10 months group meetings,” said Hope was on hand to congrat- of course, it’s great to see that 601 on the market, and every- es and desserts. They also to renovate the Broadway Webster. “The idea behind ulate Webster, “Obviously, we element that ties into the thing fell into place. It just all offer message therapy. location and open for busi- this place is to build commu- are happy to see another neighborhoods as well, offer- came together at once.” “I had gone to message ness on October 1. nity, where everybody knows Urban Hope graduate take the ing something for the resi- A social worker by trade, school in 2001 and…that each other, can make connec- next step and open their busi- dents as well as the business- Webster said his connections seems to be a unique combi- Investment option idea for per cap payment Why not invest in a offers an Annual Percentage certificate of deposit Yield of 4.44% & Rate of A certificate of deposit is a 4.38 for 4 months on a mini- mum deposit of $4000! special type of deposit If you would need a loan account that offers a higher you can use your Certificate rate of interest than a regular as collateral, pay 2.5% over savings account. Certificates the Certificate rate, pay back are low risk investments that the loan, & still have your are federally insured. Certificate at the bank, “For a Here at Bay Bank we Rainy Day!” would like to encourage you Register at the bank for a to invest in our special “Save prize drawing. Offer good For a Rainy Day, 4-4-4 December 12th 2007- Certificate.” December 31. Terms subject Our 4-4-4 Certificate to change without notice. Message from Joint Executive Team (JET) to the employees of the Nation The August 11, 2007 GTC remaining divisions of the decision is having a great organization. impact on the Oneida Nation We want to applaud your and the way we manage our cooperation with the cost con- operations. The strategic tainment challenges. We are management system is critical requesting your partnership to to ensure we are using our identify additional cost sav- resources on those things that ings measures while main- most impact our Nation in a taining high quality services. positive way. The Balanced Together, we will be a Scorecard provides the frame- world class organization. The work for that system. Joint Executive Team (JET) The creation of the will continue to work hard to National Balanced Scorecard support delivery of quality provides the direction for services and program effec- decision making that supports tiveness. our strategies that move us Looking forward, the closer to our vision of “A Business Committee (BC), Nation of strong families built JET and BC Staff have started on Tsi> Niyukwaliho t< and the process of assessing the a strong economy.” national strategy. Over the In order to keep the past month we have momentum moving forward, we are proceeding, as See Page 7A planned, in cascading the Balanced Scorecard to the JET 6A (Y@=yahk) December 6, 2007 Kalihwisaks Legislative Review Chairman’s Corner...
“Judiciary Act” and the “New tion of resolution 8-19-91-A ground work toward the the Judicial System are on this process. Administrative Procedures that has an accompanying development of a tribal court track to be brought forward to Act (APA).” These two new addendum. The Appeals system. This past summer, GTC for consideration in Holiday Season laws will allow the Oneida Commission has, throughout there was a series of public April. As I reflect upon 2007, I Tribe to develop a full- the years, taken its responsi- hearings which have already As we continue to move have to note some challenges fledged court system. bility seriously and step by provided the OBC with valu- forward, we will continue to that came before us as a com- step, has adapted to meet able comments on the pro- share and gain input from the munity and as a government. Overview/Background some of the needs of the orga- posed Judicial System. Last community on various points Together, we faced those For the past twenty years, nization and community at month, there were two more of interest in the new challenges and while we may the concept of a tribal court large. It is my belief we are community meetings and “Judiciary Act” and the new not always agree with the out- system for Oneida has been now at a point in our contin- more input was gained. Also, “APA.” Such points of inter- comes, as a community and as presented to the General ued growth that requires the another series of public hear- est include how the judges a government we worked ings are scheduled for and justices will be selected Tribal Council (GTC) for GTC to seriously revisit and through them and continued December 11 with more com- (i.e., elected vs. appointed), consideration on at least two consider the growing judicial to move forward in the best munity meetings to take place qualifications and subject way possible. occasions, but for varying needs of our community and Chairman in mid January. Each of the matter jurisdiction to name a As I look toward the reasons, were not adopted by consider approving an Oneida Gerald Danforth GTC. However, the tribe has sessions set up for your par- few. upcoming year, I extend to Tribal court system that can ticipation, is an opportunity Many individuals through- you my sincerest holiday continued to grow and has meet those needs. Greetings, expanded in almost every area for you to have direct input out Oneida’s history have par- wishes. May the creator into how the Oneida Judicial ticipated in the research and watch over and bless you and we work in from businesses Legislative Work Tribal Judicial System like retail to expanding our System will look and I development of various court your families. The Legislative Operating This past August, I shared land base through purchases encourage each of you to system proposals. I thank Committee, in cooperation with you an overview about from willing sellers. To attend at least one session. I these individuals for their Hoyan, two very important laws that address our needs without a with the full Oneida Business cannot stress enough how work and I am confident that Gerald L. Danforth, will be presented to the full-fledged court, Oneida has Committee (OBC) has important your participation previous work will be hon- Chairman General Tribal Council this in place the Oneida Appeal already started laying the is, as the proposed laws for ored as we move forward in coming spring. The legisla- Commission which GTC tion I am referring to is the approved through the adop- Legislative Update Letters and opinions... Swatu>w#skwaht held two com- laws. Good Code and New W
National Indian employment conference Is your household income at or below these limits? You may qualify! The National Indian and Located in close proximity pool, exercise equipment and Native American to Wisconsin Dells which indoor track, the center is Brown County Employment and Training offers several great attractions great way to work out and 1 person 2 persons 3 persons 4 persons 5 persons 6 persons 7 persons 8 persons Conference Executive for visitors, including golf unwind while you are away 36,200 41,350 46,500 51,700 55,800 59,950 64,100 68,250 Committee is requesting sub- courses, shopping, dinning from home. Outagamie County missions of original artwork and fun in “the Waterpark To submit artwork or to be used at next year’s con- Capital of the World.” The reserve display space contact 1 person 2 persons 3 persons 4 persons 5 persons 6 persons 7 persons 8 persons ference’s logo. The confer- Ho-Chunk Convention Center Lorenda T. Sanchez, 38,000 43,450 48,850 54,300 58,650 63,000 67,350 71,700 ence theme is; “Voices spo- offers the tribal owned house Treasurer NINAETC To apply for the program or just to find out more information, contact ken, voices heard, strengthen of wellness fitness center that Executive Committee at (916) Nicole Rommel (920) 869-1823 at the Division of Land Management. or voices through encourage- is open daily and free to con- 920-0285 or teresap@cim- ment and balance.” A cash ference participants. With a cinc.com prize of $200 will be award- ed. Exhibit spaces are available ONEIDA Wardrobe for the National Indian and Native American Department Employment and Training Hours: 7:00AM–5:00PM • PH. 429–3460 Conference. An estimated 1200 people will pass the Open to the public for fittings, custom made exhibit area during the week items, alterations or repairs, embroidery long conference. We encour- age private businesses, Indian and digitizing designs tribes, educational institu- Completed by our tions, government agencies, professional seamstresses Indian WIA programs, and Bonnie, Kathy and Rose at… tribally owned enterprises to 2170 Airport Drive • Green Bay, WI 54313 display information through- Located in the Gaming Warehouse next to the IMAC out the conference. IMPORTANT NOTICE!! Child Care Waiting List’s Updates Both the Airport Road Child Care Center and the Norbert Hill Child Care Center’s will be up dating their waiting lists. If you or someone you know is on one or both wait lists please call (920) 869-1645 to notify Child Care that they want to stay on the wait list. If Child Care doesn’t hear from a family currently on one or both wait list’s, that family will be removed, and will have to reapply. If a family has to reapply, they will end up at the bottom of the wait list.
Caretakers December Corner 2007
As citizens of the Oneida But when there are many per capita into the land. Tribe we all share in our contributions, they can add I want to thank all of you grand history. We all have up to enough money to on the Land Commission ties to the birth of the acquire a farm. and the BC who encouraged United States of America When the decision came us to send out the letter with and to the preservation of out to have a sizeable per the return envelope. I hope that union through our capita payment, people that you, the membership, ancestors who advised the talked about, “What should are pleased as well that we founding fathers and who I do with the money” “What have initiated this opportu- fought to keep the new can I do to reduce my tax nity for a tax deductible democracy alive. obligation?” Some people donation to the members As members of this asked, “How can I give back and all others who wish to Nation we have shared to the Tribe?” “Can I bolster our land acquisition goals based on the seven donate to land acquisition?” activities. generation philosophy. We At a meeting with the Donating to land acquisi- look to the previous seven Business Committee regard- tion is open to anyone— generations to see their ing land acquisition, two members, employees and struggles and learn from people in the room commit- any person who wants to their experiences. We look ted to donate $1000 each for support the Tribe’s effort to to the next seven genera- land acquisition. One of reclaim the land and pre- tions to be certain that these was a BC member, serve our environment. If we’ve made honorable deci- one was a tribal entrepre- you know other people who sions which make the world neur. This meeting led to the want to contribute, please a better place for them, development of the letter encourage them to call our those yet to come. you’ll receive giving every office at 920-869-1690. We honor the land, our tribal member a chance to elders, and our veterans. consider putting part of their People have asked me how they can help acquire Department of Land Management the land. Everyone knows that $100 or even $1000 920-869-1690 does not buy an acre of land. Kalihwisaks December 6, 2007 (W@=tehlu) 9A LocalLocal
Tribe allows guests to ‘bring Village sets up shop in Site II your own’ into new dance club VERONA, N.Y. (AP) – driver’s license, he said. At that time, Boyle said the The Oneida Indian Nation Madonia insisted that the liquor board would continue says it won't stop guests from nation has not changed its to consider permit applica- bringing their own alcohol policy on alcohol at the club. tions from private caterers on into the tribe's new nightclub. “We have no policy” he a case by case basis. But the The Lava Club opened two said. “We don’t prohibit it or board reversed itself three weeks ago at the Turning permit it. It's at our guests’ weeks later and told the tribe Stone Resort and Casino discretion.” it would no longer issue cater- despite failing to obtain a Visitors are allowed to ing permits unless the state license to serve liquor. bring alcohol into the resort’s Oneidas prohibited private When the dance club restaurants and hotels. The guests from bringing in their opened Nov. 16, the mini- state Liquor Authority has own liquor. mum age was 18 and alcohol told the nation that's illegal, Also in October, the board was banned. When the club but the nation disagrees. denied the nation's request for opens this weekend, the age In October, the liquor a liquor license at Lava. limit will be 21 and liquor board denied the tribe liquor Nation officials said the will be permitted. licenses for its three champi- license was critical to the suc-
The first two weekends onship golf courses, including cess of the nightclub. Kali photo/Nate Wisneski were a trial run, and the one about to host a PGA tour- The $12 million, two-level Arthur Lamott adjusts a small home in his “Christmas Village.” He calls the nation discovered that most of nament event. Chairman club features a waterfall village Oneida and Ashwaubenon and sets it up in his apartment’s bay the people coming to the club Daniel Boyle said the board where videos can be project- room. Lamott has been putting up the village for the last three years and were over 21, said Sam will not issue liquor licenses ed, a $1.2 million sound and hosts an annual Christmas party for his neighbors. Lamott puts up the dis- Madonia, the resort's director to the Oneidas while sover- light system, a heated patio play in honor of his late wife Judith and plans on keeping the tradition going of entertainment. The nation eignty issues between the with six private cabanas, a as long as his health allows. can track the ages because tribe and the state remain sushi bar and booths with red each visitor has to scan their unsettled and in court. velvet couches. Tips for a safe and prosperous holiday PER CAPITA CHECK CASHING CONCERNS phones, hand-held elec- • Never give out personal OPD provides tips to tronic games, or expensive information over the with… observe and protect jewelry and clothing. phone, through the mail, December 2007 Payment • Don’t leave valuables in or over the internet unless yourself from scams view in the car. Leave you have initiated contact The anticipation is building as we continue to receive an increased In light of the pending Per them in the trunk or, better with the organization or amount of calls inquiring about the status of the one time per capita pay- Capita payment and the hol- yet, take them home know who you are dealing ment scheduled for December 12th, 2007. We have also received con- iday season, the Oneida immediately. with. cerns about the payment in regard to check cashing. Below are a few Police Department is provid- • Always be aware of who is • Don’t let anyone rush you things to consider in planning to cash your per capita check. Some things into signing anything. ing some tips for you to around you. If you feel are more pertinent to our local community, and other items apply to observe to protect yourself. something is suspicious, Read the contract, policy, immediately leave the or sales agreement fully everyone. • Do not go to the bank area. and ask questions about what you don’t under- 1. Most banks will not cash your 4. Alternatives to cashing checks alone. Go with family or check if you do not have an at banks may charge you high friends. To prevent Identity Theft and stand. • If you have a savings or other types of fraud, please • Do not use your mother’s account with them. You may rates to cash them. This means checking account, deposit follow these tips. maiden name, birth date, want to consider opening an you might pay them a percent- the entire check. or last four digits of your account with a local institution age, as well as the percent • Do not carry large • Don’t fall for anything that Social Security Number prior to receiving your check. taken out in taxes, this will amounts of cash with you. sounds too good to be true when creating a password. leave you with much less than • Always lock car doors and such as a free vacation, • Never carry your Birth 2. If there is a high number of you might have initially take the keys when you sweepstakes, prizes, or Certificate, Social individuals who want to cash expected. leave your car, even if anything that is a low risk, Security Card, or passport checks at one bank, they may There are financial advisors you’ll be gone “just for a high yield investment unless necessary. not have enough cash on hand 5. minute.” scheme. • Do not write your Social who would be willing and able Security number on to cash a high amount of to advise you at most banks, • If you carry a purse, hold • Never give out your credit checks in one day. it close to your body and card, phone card, Social checks or give it to busi- there are also Tribal members not dangling by the straps. Security, or bank account nesses. 3. Check with your bank, even if who do business locally that If you carry a wallet, keep number to anyone over the • Do not put your credit would be anxious to advise card number on the inter- you have an account, some it in a front pocket. phone. It is illegal for bank policies dictate waiting you, contact the Compliance • Don’t display your cash or telemarketers to ask for net unless it is an encrypt- Department for a listing. any other inviting targets these numbers to verify a ed, secure site. until the check clears to pro- such as pagers, cell prize or gift. vide amounts in excess of 6. Depositing your check into $2000, without prior arrange- your account is the safest way WISCONSIN Home Energy ments being made. to secure your money. Assistance PROGRAM Is available to all income eligible persons who pay a heat and/or electric bill. Please schedule an appointment before your December per capita impacts your eligibility for benefits! To be income eligible, you must not exceed the listed gross three month income. Income guidelines for the 2007-2008 WHEAP heating season 150 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines ONE THREE ANNUAL Size of Family MONTH MONTH INCOME 1 ...... 1,276.25 ...... 3,828.75 ...... 15,315.00 2 ...... 1,711.25 ...... 5,133.75 ...... 20,535.00 3 ...... 2,146.25 ...... 6,438.75 ...... 25,755.00 4 ...... 2,581.25 ...... 7,743.75 ...... 30,975.00 5 ...... 3,016.25 ...... 9,048.75 ...... 36,195.00 6 ...... 3,451.25 ...... 10,353.75 ...... 41,415.00 7 ...... 3,886.25 ...... 11,658.75 ...... 46,635.00 8 ...... 4,321.25 ...... 12,963.75 ...... 51,855.00 Each Additional: 435.00 ...... 1,305.00 ...... 5,220.00
If you reside within the Reservation boundaries, please call the Center for Self-Sufficiency at (920) 490-3710 to schedule an appointment. If you reside in Brown County contact Integrated Community Services at (920) 448-4540. If you reside in Outagamie County contact (920) 735-0010 for assis- tance. For all other counties in Wisconsin please contact your local social service office for assistance. 10A (Oye=l$) December 6, 2007 Kalihwisaks OO.F.F.F.F..
Oneida Family Fitness Hours: M-T-W-TH-F: 5:30AM–8:30PM Saturday: 7AM–2:00PM FFamily FFitness HHighlights For more information call 490-3730
Oneida Family Fitness Staff Tips to make Michelle Mielke...... …...... ……....…Fitness Center Director Ryan Waterstreet..…....…….……………...... Assistant Director Ryan Engel...... ………....…….…….Fitness Specialist Supervisor Stefanie Reinke...... …....…….……………..Fitness Specialist Lead your New Year’s Eric Frantz...... …...…….……………...... Fitness Specialist Tina Jacobsen...... …....…….……………...... Fitness Specialist Jason Manders...... …....…….……………...... Fitness Specialist Tiffany Brockington..…....…….……………...... Fitness Specialist resolution stick Tek Skenandore..…....…….……………...... ……Fitness Assistant Hudson Denny……..…....…….……………...... Fitness Assistant Submitted by Jessica grams and classes to set you Kevin Schoenebeck...... ……..……...Martial Arts Coordinator Treml up for success. The new basic Adam Brown...... ….……….....Martial Arts Instructor New Year’s Eve is a time recommendations from the Maureen Cisler...... ………..…...... Administrative Assistant for looking back to the past, American College of Sports Martina Frechette...... ……...... …Administrative Assistant Shoshana King…….....……….………...... Administrative assistant and more importantly, for- Medicine and American Heart Teresa Roth...... …...... Aquatics Supervisor ward to the coming year. It is Association for physical Teresa Holschuh-Sieja....…...... Aquatics Trainer/Supervisor a time to reflect on the activity is to do moderately Nicole Cooley...... …...... …...... …Lifeguard changes we want to make and intense cardio activity for 30 Orrie Kreuscher...... …...... ……Lifeguard to reward ourselves for the minutes a day for five days a Matt Fourness...... …...... ……Lifeguard changes that we have made. Jessica Mettler...... …...... ……..Lifeguard week; or to do vigorously New Year’s Day is about intense cardio activity for 20 The Oneida Family Fitness (OFF) staff is here to serve you! If you making a fresh start. So with haven’t been to the Fitness Center lately, please stop in and get these thoughts, we can begin minutes a day on 3 days of the acquainted with the staff! The office is located at: to understand how to create a week (for persons under the 2640 West Point • Green Bay, WI Phone: (920) 490-3730. plan for our New Year’s age of 65). These associations Look for O.F.F. highlights once a month in the Kali. Resolutions. also recommend for persons I once read that over 88 under the age of 65 to do percent of Americans will strength-training exercises Upcoming Holiday make at least one resolution at twice a week. Our Drums the start of the year. Of these Alive class is a new and fun Hours & Event resolutions, some of the most way to meet cardio recom- Commit To Fit Club By Eric Frantz Summers, Martha Castro, and common are: (1) lose weight, mendations. Attending class- Schedule for OFF OFF Fitness Specialist Brad Skenandore. Also, the (2) eat better, and (3) exercise es regularly or by participat- more. While these are all The first year of the following people received a ing in one of our 12 week pro- Commit to Fit Club wrapped Certificate of Achievement Christmas Eve Hours: December 24, 2007— goals that one should strive grams can help make exercise up at the end of the fiscal year for being listed in the Commit 5:30-2:30pm for—less than 20 percent are a part of your life. Our fitness successful in attaining suc- in September at Oneida to Fit Club for all 12 months, assessments and wellness cess in even one of their reso- Family Fitness. For the first which shows consistency to year, approximately 7.6% of lutions. profiles are great tools help regular exercise and continual our estimated 2800 members CLOSED My theory is: change is dif- determine if your current fit- dedication to a healthy exercised at Oneida Family lifestyle: Dale Young, Lou ficult, and it doesn’t happen ness routine and/or lifestyle Fitness at least 3 days per Williams Jr., Tonya Webster, overnight. Sometimes the best will get you to meet your Christmas Day week throughout the entire Angelena “Sunshine” way to accomplish a New goals. year. Webster, Barbara Truttman, December 28, 2007: Oneida Nation Blood Year’s Resolutions is to make Our staff also wants to help The grand prize winner of Donna Smith, Floyd a plan, and to evaluate the you to find ways to eat better. Drive 8-2; Family the $250 Oneida Retail Card Schuman, Margene Roshak, time and effort it will take for Fitness Gymnasium. Our nutritional analysis pro- was Elizabeth Nicholas. The Lisa Pfluger, Doreen Perrote, you to fulfill your resolution. gram is designed to give you following members won the Amanda Perrote, Barbara Set small obtainable goals the knowledge you need to $10 monthly gift cards for Murray, Ruth Mostek, New Years Eve Hours…5:30AM – 5:00PM within each resolution and make healthier meal choices. having the most check-ins per Margaret Labreche, Charles reward yourself for your suc- Regular nutritional analysis month: Lily Rice, Jim House, John, James House, Leland New Years Day…10:00AM – 2:00PM cesses. Take time to reflect on and fitness assessments, about Carol Silva, Lou Williams Jr., Fulwilder, Damian Dryja, and the situations where you every 3-4 months, is a great Pat Jensen, Neil Loomis, Shari Baer. failed and try to overcome way to help you stay on track Hillaria Hawk, Scott Jordan, There are some new them next time. Don’t sweat with your New Year’s Wenona Miller, Charles John, improvements for this year’s the setbacks, and remember Heather Skenandore, Isaac OFF Commit to Fit Club. persistence is the key to suc- Resolutions throughout the year. Jordan, Gwen Ebeling, Dana Once again, there will be $10 Beginner Tae Kwon cess. Oneida Retail Cards given out Our goal for the New Year Isaac, Margaret Labreche, The staff at Oneida Family Raymond Sampe, Debbie monthly to one male and one is to give our members the Fitness would like to help you Melchert, Dale Young, female member with the most Do started this week achieve your exercise goals support and guidance they Marilyn Loomis, John check-ins per month (can Get on board right away. Oneida Family Fitness. Cost for the New Year. We have need to successfully attain Powless III, Mary Ann only win once during the It’s not too late! You and your is only $50, but if you’re a fit- developed an array of pro- their resolutions. Skenandore, Vincent year). There will also be more Grand Prizes, with four children can learn self defense ness center member, we cut $250 and three $500 Oneida along with improved concen- that price in half, to only $25! Retail Cards being awarded at tration skills and discipline. A deal that can’t be beat. the end of the year. And of There’s still a few more Come see why the Tae course, more exercise will spots available for prospective Kwon Do program is one of improve your health, and that students age 6 and up. the most popular around. You is the ultimate reward!!! Simply call (490- won’t be disappointed! Remember, you can obtain 3730) or stop by Oneida Martial Arts – up to 60 entries into the final Oneida Family Nobody Does It Better! Grand Prize drawing based on Fitness to check how often you exercise at for availability. Oneida Family Fitness. All This is an you need to do is check-in eight week ses- and workout at least 3-5 days sion, running from per week each and every December 3, 2007 month! The more you exer- until February 4, 2008. cise, the more chances you’ll Classes meet every have to win, and the healthier Monday from 5:00pm you will be! until 6:00pm at December 6, 2007 Section Two
New Sanctuary complete for Apostolic Church room to expand in the future. church,” Alicea said. fellowship hall. We are By Steven J. Gandy Pastor Juan Alicea said, Alicea and his wife Glynis expecting to triple, at least Kalihwisaks “(The new Church) means run the church that was start- double, in the next two or that we don’t have any bound- ed by Pastor Alicea’s mother three years. (The new loca- local Oneida church aries. We could only have ser- in the early 1990’s. Alicea’s tion) gives us the opportunity has built a new home vices on certain days and we mother, Harriet Alicea, to build Sunday school Afor its congregation couldn’t have programs. We passed away recently and in rooms…and a sanctuary in which will allow its members couldn’t have anything unless turn created a void within the the future,” Alicea said. to worship in without paying we rented stuff. Now we have church that Alicea felt he was rent. room to grow; we have the assigned to fill. The Oneida Apostolic The Oneida Apostolic church ability to come any time we “You find out that you have Church purchased the five has recently moved its wor- want. We can start programs to step into the roles…and it’s acre parcel its new church ship services from Parish hall that we were never able to do neat how God just puts you in now resides on in 2000. to its new, permanent home before. So it gives us the places, not where you want to The church will be holding on Meadow Drive, located opportunity to outreach bet- be, but where God positions an open house on Saturday, just off County Hwy U in ter.” you, to go into a spot where December 15 from 1:00-5:00 Oneida. The church is part of the you can lead. To me, it was- pm at its new location at 118 The church, which was United Pentecostal Church n’t a step I thought I was W. Meadow Drive in Oneida. established in 1991, had been International (UPCI) and is a going to take, yet at the same “I just want to encourage holding services at Parish daughter church to programs time there was something that anyone that wants to come to Hall. It was paying a rental out of Green Bay and was tugging at me to realize the open house. We want the fee for the time and space Appleton. Although it is affil- that there’s more to life than community to know that we used at the hall. It was also iated with UPCI it is locally just existing,” Alicea said. limited by scheduling con- owned and is not subsidized Currently, the congregation are out there and just to thank flicts at the Parish Hall loca- by the larger organizations. is at 60 members. There are them. It’s an open door to tion. The new building has “We basically finance our- plans to grow the congrega- those who are seeking. We resolved scheduling conflicts selves. We do programs. We tion in the coming years and want the community to know Kali photos/Steven J. Gandy and removed the costly rental do lots of fundraisers and just expand as needed. that we appreciate what Above, Juan and Glynis Alicea Stand in the newly fees from the church’s ledger. the offering from the congre- “This building right here is they’ve done for us in the past completed Oneida Apostolic Church. Juan is the It also gives the congregation gation is what runs the really what we want to be our few years,” Alicea concluded. pastor of the church which began in 1991. McLester-Davis wins 2007-2008 National American Miss Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Miss The National American ments of each girl while Springs Golf Course, Muehl Submitted by Joan Miss Pageants are dedicated encouraging her to set goals Boettcher Funeral Home, McLester-Davis to celebrating America’s for the future and give back to Countryside Photographers, Special to the Kalihwisaks greatness and encouraging its her community throughout Wausau-Everest L.P.- future leaders. Each year, the her life. Deborah Veleke, Mary Kay Miss Lauren McLester, pageant awards thousands in Miss Lauren McLester – Cosmetics, Dave’s Country Davis of De Pere, daughter of Lawns, Pasquale’s Joan and David McLester – scholarships and prizes to rec- Davis’s activities include Davis, was crowned 2007 – ognize and assist the develop- community services and char- International Café, Peggy 2008 National American Miss ment of young women nation- itable campaigns, church Schmitz, Dorie & Abby Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Miss at the wide. All activities are age- school, piano, dance and Peters, Bob & Helen Smith National Pageant held appropriate and family-ori- swimming. Lauren attends Family, Simon’s Thanksgiving week at the ented. Pageants are initially fourth grade and loves her Cheese/Trega, Ledgeview beautiful Hyatt Regency in held in each state for girl’s school, Our Lady of Lourdes Lube of De Pere, McLaughlin Anaheim, California. She ages four to eighteen in five of DePere. & Company, LLC, Edi- received her Official National different age divisions. The Her state and national Cornelius-Grosskopf-JAFRA, Crown, Banner and Trophy National American Miss sponsors included; Badgerland Buildings, and other National Miss gifts. Specialty Rolled Metals, YWCA of Green Bay-De At Nationals she competed Pageants are for “Today’s DePere Greenhouse & Floral, with 122 girls in her age divi- Girl” and “Tomorrow’s Pere, Royal St. Patrick’s Golf sion and received a scholar- Leaders”. The pageant pro- Inc., Ryan Funeral Home, Links, Oneida Personnel ship towards the college of gram is based on inner beauty, Chris & Jackie Stencil, Commission, Holy Apostles her choice. as well as poise, presentation, Ambrosius Outdoor Power, Church, Royal Cleaners of De At the pageant she also and offers an “All American Tonic Salon, Grama’s Diner, Pere, Cathy and Wayne Royce received the National Spirit” of fun for family and American Family Insurance- Family, Yoko and Mike Hein American Miss National friends. Emphasis is placed Wayne Schick, Tangles-Lisa, Family, and Lauren’s loving Portfolio Award, the National on the importance of gaining Green Bay Elite, Dave’s Family, Joan and David American Miss National self-confidence, learning new Country Lawns, C. G. Smith McLester - Davis and Lauren Spirit of America Award, the Sandfill & Trucking, Glamour Wendelle’s Grandparents, Photo courtesy of Joan McLester – Davis National America Miss skills, learning good attitudes Lauren McLester-Davis was crowned 2007 – 2008 Outstanding National about competition, and set- Shots, The Bridal Event, Thelma and Wendell Mc National American Miss Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Miss at Program Participation Award ting and achieving personal Main Event Steakhouse, Lester. the National Pageant held Thanksgiving week. and National American Miss goals. The pageant seeks to Hotel Seymour, Coonen Inc. National Achievement Award. recognize the accomplish- Shell of Seymour, Crystal
Monday • December 31, 2007 Turtle School • Oneida, WI
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√ Movies Grand Entry • 7:00 P.M.
Drum Split – $4,000.00 2B (T#ken) December 6, 2007 Kalihwisaks HealtHealth/Enh/Environmentalvironmental Final Community Flu Clinic set for Dec. 14 OCHC and Behavioral Health Services Submitted by Colleen betes. Flu season can begin as approved for use in people 6 cy. The longest wait times Messner, RN, BSN early as October, but also as months of age and older, have occurred at the begin- Document Scanning underway Oneida Community Health late as May. Therefore it is including healthy people and ning of each clinic, due to Why? What are the Benefits? Department recommended that you get a people with chronic medical people arriving prior to the • Will eliminate the Patient Account Representatives (PARs) Have you received your flu flu shot anytime during this conditions. scheduled start times. The asking patients for documents more than once. shot yet this year? The final time period. Symptoms of flu The nasal spray flu vaccine lines move quickly, however, • Will reduce patient waiting time when copies needed to be community flu clinic will be include: is a vaccine made with live, once they start moving. So made. held at Oneida Community – fever (usually high) weakened flu viruses that do come on down on December Health Center on Friday, – runny or stuffy nose not cause the flu (sometimes 14th, and protect yourself When does the scanning get done? December 14, 2007 from – headache called LAIV for “Live • When you register at the Patient Account Representatives 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – muscle aches Attenuated Influenza (PARs) area for appointments or drop-offs or pick-up of pre- Please plan to come between – extreme tiredness Vaccine”). LAIV is SEOT's Flu scriptions. the scheduled times and wear – stomach symptoms, such as approved for use in healthy • In the near future we would like to have scanning be done at a short sleeved shirt. Shorter – dry cough nausea, vomit- people 2 years to 49 years of Clinic set for the Contract Health Services area within the Medical Clinic wait times have occurred ing, and diarrhea age who are not pregnant. It area. from the middle to the end of – sore throat also can occur cannot be given to those who December 7 Submitted by Colleen How is scanning being done? the clinic times. If you are but are more common in have chronic diseases. • There are scanners placed at each Patient Account Messner, RN, BSN unable to attend and have not children than adults. Currently Oneida Community Representatives (PARs) station at the Health Center. Oneida Community Health yet received your flu shot this The best way to prevent Health Center does not have • There is a shared central scanning area for the Behavioral year, you may also get one the flu is by getting a flu vac- this option available. It is Department A walk-in flu shot clinic Health Patient Account Representatives. from your health care cination each year. About uncertain whether or not this will be held on Friday provider at OCHC. two weeks after vaccination, will be an option for the What is currently being asked for from patients to December 7th from 11:00 Why get a flu shot? The antibodies develop that pro- December 14th clinic. Please bring in? a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the flu is a contagious respiratory tect against influenza virus call ahead to ensure its arrival • Insurance Cards SEOT's clinic in illness caused by influenza infection. Flu vaccines will if you plan on receiving the • Tribal IDs or Proof of Descendancy Milwaukee. viruses. It can cause mild to not protect against flu-like ill- nasal spray option. • Driver's License If you are a tribal mem- severe illness, and at times nesses caused by non-influen- To date, Oneida • Legal Documents ber living in the Milwaukee can lead to death. za viruses. There are two Community Health • Proof of Residency area you may receive a flu Complications of the flu options for vaccination: the Department has immunized • Social Security Cards shot free of charge during include: bacterial pneumo- flu shot or nasal spray flu vac- 446 community members in these times. nia, ear infections, sinus cine. two walk-in clinics. We have What other documents are being scanned? For more information, infections, dehydration, and The “flu shot” is an inacti- improved the flow of the clin- • Notice of Acknowledgement Form at the Oneida Health contact Oneida worsening of chronic medical vated vaccine containing ics from last year, and have Center and Behavioral Health Community Health conditions, such as congestive killed virus that is given with received numerous positive • Wisconsin Consent Form at the Oneida Health Center Department at 1-866-869- heart failure, asthma, or dia- a needle. The flu shot is comments about our efficien- • Wisconsin Mental Health Consent Form at Behavioral 2711. Health • Legal Documents such as Guardianship Papers, Birth Certificates, Adoption Papers, Marriage Certificates, Divorce Decrees, Power of Attorney for both Health & Kan^stohale Turn the Holidays Green Finance Priscilla Dessart gift in a scarf or pack small inet and dress it up with a Eco-Services Intern gifts into a funky tin that new paint job. You can also Why are the other documents being scanned when Orders for Finding the perfect gift for can be used for odds and find recycled jewelry and they have nothing to do with registration? someone or receiving just ends later. glassware at estate sales or • Oneida Community Health Center and Behavioral Health what you needed this holiday 5. Take the next step. Once e-bay. Policies and Procedures require certain types of documents the Holiday season is wonderful, but what you find that perfect t-shirt 9. Go Academic. Give books for legal name changes, authorized guardianship of persons The Cannery will be about gift-giving that is also a your friend will love, try with a message. Dr. other than the biological Patient Account Representatives gift for our planet? There is ents, and authorized persons who oversee the health and accepting orders for finding a fair trade and Suess’s, “The Lorax” sends more to green giving than just organic one. Or, create a a great message to kids finance of another individual. our holiday Kan^sto- buying stuff with the “green” fruit basket with local, about caring for the envi- How can you help in this effort? hale (cornbread). label. Here are some tips for organic fruit and high qual- ronment. Or, give board • By bringing in any of the documents you have available, finding the present that will ity basket your friend will games that teach such as Please call Jamie in with you the next time you have to stop at the Oneida make everyone happy. love adding to her décor. “Garden-opoly,” which can the Cannery to request Community Health Center or at the Behavioral Health 1. Make sure they will use 6. Go natural. The chef in be found at www.dirt- your Kan^stohale or e- Offices. the item. Even though it’s your life is sure to enjoy an works.net and has interest- mail her at: jbet- “the thought that counts,” a herb garden that can be ing facts such as the appro- [email protected] gift that no one will use is a used year round or try giv- priate climate, soil and • Every two seconds, some- g to request your wasted gift. ing a potted plant that helps watering for each plant, as one in this country needs ONEIDA blood. Kan^stohale. 2. Buy consumable items. clean indoor air, such as a well as fun facts about ori- Blood Drive Giving organic teas, fair peace lily or English ivy. gin, popularity and vari- • Only 5% of the eligible Please include your population give blood. The trade coffee, dried fruit, or 7. Give a gift that will last. eties. Friday phone number and the demand for blood is out- nuts are twice the gift. The Have a tree planted in a 10. Give a piece or yourself. pacing the available supply. December 14th, 2007 day of pick up. recipient gets to enjoy them loved one’s name; it will Instead of material items, • Every day, the Red Cross must collect over 900 blood AM PM If you are not going and feel good about not last a lifetime and help our offer your services to donations in our region to 8 – 2:00 to be at work the day of having another unused gift environment. Try baby-sit for an evening, meet patients’ needs. Oneida Family Fitness in the closet. www.treegivers.com, give a homemade gift cer- • Every unit of blood can 2640 West Point Rd. your pick up, please do be separated into several 3. Be creative! A homemade which plants trees as part tificate for a massage, or components, helping save not give that number. baby sweater you knit of reforestation efforts in offer to shovel their drive- the lives of three or more Call the Oneida Family Fitness The last day to order yourself is sure to become all 50 states or www.rain- way for the winter. patients. Center today • All blood types are needed for an appointment is December 14th by an heirloom and grandma forestforever.org, which For more information, constantly, but there is a special need for O negative, at… 4:30PM will love a scrapbook of ensures that your rainforest please contact Priscilla O positive and B negative American your family far more than tree will never be destroyed Dessart, 496-5337 or blood. 490-3730 Pick up days an electric can opener. or commercially exploited, [email protected]. Red Cross are… 4. Re-think Wrapping. forever. th Instead of using the same 8. Reuse and Recycle. There December 20 , old wrapping paper that are plenty of second-hand Oneida Adventure’s Kayaking Class & eventually ends up in the and thrift stores in town Intro to Kayaking classes are offered by Oneida Experiential and December 21st garbage, try making your where you can practically packaging a part of the gift. find anything! Try buying Adventure. Classes will be offered on Wednesday’s in the Oneida Family By 4:30PM For instance, wrap your an old dresser or curio cab- Fitness Center Pool, 2640 West Point Rd, Green Bay, WI.
Please join us in making inexpensive, natural & herbal holiday gifts 3 week sessions: January 9, 16, 23 Winter Tsyunhehkw^ Retail Workshop February 6, 13, 20 March 5, 12, 19 Glass Ornaments with herbal mix or herbal sachet Class times are: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday • December 11, 2007 • 5-7 PM With red & pink roses, lavender, patchouli, lemon peel, orange peel, lemon grass, lemon Cost is $20.00 for Tribal Members/employees/fitness center members balm, peppermint, spearmint. $40.00 for Non-Members for one 3 week session. Supplies included. Cost is $5.00 per session with a light refreshment! *No experience required* Pool kayak class covers forward, reverse, sweep, sculling draw, stern Bath Salts / Body powders/ Facial Scrubs draw, high and low braces. Learn about essential equipment and learn & Oil & Herbs Tuesday • December 18, 2007 • 5-7 PM how to exit a kayak by using T-rescues and self-rescues. Adults and ages12 and up invited to register. Space is limited so be sure Refreshing Bath ,Cold Care Bath, Bath Oil, Earthy Rose, Gentleman’s you register in advance. Delight, My style Foot Powder, Foot Bath, Athletes foot, Burning Feet This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn and develop the skills Facial Scrubs: Cornmeal & Honey scrub, Oatmeal Smoother, Gentle Facial needed to take trips in the spring and summer Contact us regarding Exfoliate. Supplies included. dates and times for Sea/White water kayak trips. Call for information regarding requests for sessions on: navigation, boat fitting and repairs & Please call 920-497-5821 to reserve your spot. roll classes. Tsyunhehkw^ Retail “It Provides Life For Us” Contact Mark Steinbach at (920) 490-3846 3759 West Mason Suite 4 ¥ Oneida WI 54155 or Cindy Young at (920)490-3863. Kalihwisaks December 6, 2007 (Áhs^) 3B EducaEducationtion Rural water testing available through Oneida Casino Travel Center donates Oneida and Seymour High Schools $500 grants to three area schools The Seymour Community High School Office (Norbert in collaboration with the Submitted by Angela said Parks. “As a Mobil School District. We look for- High School Science Club Hill) on Tuesday December Oneida Nation High School Parks retailer, we are produce to ward to the initiatives Little and the Oneida Nation High 18th during regular school GIS is the only Wisconsin Marketing Manager help young people of the Chute is putting in place to School GIS invite all rural hours. award winner of a Toyota Lannoye Elementary in the Pulaski Community School reduce effects of obesity by residents the opportunity to Tapestry Large Grant for Pulaski Community School District and look forward to creating an interactive have their drinking water test- You may choose to have 2007, one of only 50 awarded District, Freedom Middle initiatives Lannoye has put in approach taken by the ed. It is very important to test your water tested for: Arsenic across the United States, and School in the Freedom place to secure children’s suc- Pedometer program.” your water on an annual basis, ($15), Nitrates ($15), or will address the student- Community School District, cess in literacy.” The Exxon/Mobil especially for arsenic, nitrates Bacteria ($15). Or you can developed scientific question and Little Chute High School “Freedom Middle School is Educational Alliance program and bacteria. For this reason, choose a comprehensive test “What relationships exist in the Little Chute working to create awareness is designed to provide Exxon the students have partnered package ($229). NOTE: between arsenic and 22 other Community School District in environmentally friendly Mobil retailers with an oppor- with Clean Water Testing Prices are greatly reduced and heavy metals that may be will each receive a $500 grant matters and committing to a tunity to investing the future located in Appleton, to offer are only valid with this sam- found in the local groundwa- from the Oneida Casino green and healthy school pro- of their communities through professional testing at special pling program. ter?” The data will then be Travel Center and the Exxon gram,” said Parks. “as a educational grants to neigh- rates during this testing peri- All residents who chose to shared with and mapped by /Mobil Education Alliance Mobil retailer, we are proud borhood schools. The Oneida od. have their water tested for the students of the Oneida program. Angela Parks of to support the efforts of the Casino Travel Center is just If you are interested in hav- arsenic, will be put into a ran- Nation HS using the latest 3- the Oneida Casino Travel Freedom School District. We one of four branded Mobil ing your water tested for any dom drawing to have their D mapping GIS software to Center, a travel center owned look forward to the initiatives locations owned by Oneida or all of the above, please call water later analyzed for 23 give the students of both high by the Oneida Tribe, worked Freedom is putting in place to who puts great emphasis on 920-833-2306 (Seymour additional heavy metals, a schools as well as the public a with schools officials to reduce waste and creating the next seven generations High School Office) and $175 value, at no cost to the better understanding of the secure the grants which are environmental initiatives that and believes that education is leave your Name, Address, resident. The tests will be distribution of the substances three of 4,000 available to will have a positive effect on a foothold to bring success to and Phone number and a test- paid for by grant funds made being tested. schools across the country our environment.” every community. ing kit will be mailed to you. possible by a Toyota TAPES- Any questions, please con- served by Mobil stations. The “Little Chute High School The Oneida Casino Travel Inside the test kits are easy TRY $10,000 national grant, tact Dennis Rohr, Seymour grants were made possible by continues to work hard in pro- Center met stringent eligibili- to follow sampling instruc- sponsored by the Toyota Community H.S. at 920-833- funding from the Exxon moting physical fitness and ty criteria before applying for tions. Motor Co USA and adminis- 2306 days or Becky Nutt, Mobil Corporation. making learning fun and and being awarded this grant, All kits must be returned to tered by the National Science Oneida Nation High at 920- “Lannoye Elementary con- interesting,” said Parks. “As a including having a commit- the Seymour High School Teacher Association. The 869-4053. tinues to work hard in making Mobil retailer, we are proud ment to provide superior buy- Office or the Oneida Nation Science Club of Seymour HS learning fun and interesting,” to support the efforts of the ing experience for customers. Little Chute Community Oneida Nation Elementary School Honor Roll 2007-8: 1st Quarter Silver Lake College Submitted by Yvette Nicholas Metoxen – 3.359 Dylan Waupekenay – 3.653 Paige Ninham – 3.196 Peguer Karissa Cornelius-Waupoose Briana Doxtator – 3.655 David White – 3.201 Principal, Oneida Nation Elementary 3.397 Synala Smith – 3.743 Guadalupe Martrinez – 3.204 Sponsors High School Honors 3.0-3.49 Isis Croston – 3.407 ------James Hebb – 3.285 3rd–5th Grade Florence John – 3.434 Highest Honors 3.8-4.0 Jonathan Danforth – 3.367 Literary Contest Britney Hill – 3.438 3rd–5th Grade Kayla Danforth – 3.371 Gavin White – 3.038 (Manitowoc, Wis.) — The South Alverno Road in Damien Schuman – 3.465 Sandra Torres-Mejia – 3.852 Kylene Welch – 3.376 Cree Tubby – 3.053 Silver Lake College English Manitowoc, WI. Ruby John – 3.483 Michaela Welch – 3.931 Muriel King – 3.400 Melvin Matson – 3.112 Department announces its To participate, contestants Shantel VanDyke – 3.484 Sophie Skenandore- Colleen Cornelius – 3.403 Takoma King – 3.146 fifth annual High School may mail four typed copies of ------Wheelock – 4.000 Haley Hill – 3.433 Kevonna Neal – 3.185 Literary Contest; open to all their work along with an High Honors 3.5-3.79 ------Eveyonna Ortega – 3.451 Jaycob Johnson – 3.189 high school students. Entrants unstapled cover page listing 3rd–5th Grade Honors 3.0-3.49 Kalene Beechtree – 3.438 Yohnehtote Danforth – 3.190 may submit works in one or their name, the title of the Taliah Fredrick – 3.507 6th–8th Grade ------Kwnwahta Smith – 3.192 both categories of poetry work, the name of their high Makayla Doxtater – 3.537 Emmitt Big Medicine – 3.001 High Honors 3.5-3.79 Niko Pocan – 3.199 and/or fiction. school, expected date of grad- Yakira Tate – 3.554 Fredrick Miller – 3.017 6th–8th Grade Kyle Beechtree – 3.246 Three winners from each uation, anticipated major in Jade Cornelius-Daubon-3.595 Diego Metoxen – 3.035 Josanna Cornelius-Daubon Angalee Powless – 3.247 category will be selected. College, home address, their David Doxtater-Hill – 3.614 Anthony Cornlius – 3.079 3.542 Noelia Ramirez-Gilsoul First prize winners will home phone number and Aleena Escamea – 3.630 Phillip Starr – 3.080 Aleah Jimenez – 3.574 3.261 receive a $2,500 renewable email address (optional) to Saquoia Metoxen – 3.638 Annaluisa Skenandore-3.146 Cayman Berg-Morales-3.789 Elianna Jimenez – 3.270 Silver Lake College scholar- Vicki Ansorge, Chair, Akacia Muscavitch – 3.641 Devan Little – 3.167 Cortnie Schabow – 3.299 ship and $75 cash. In addition English/World Languages, Yetsityahawe Van Boxtel- Quianna Webster – 3.168 Shantel Wilber – 3.304 to the scholarships, first prize Silver Lake College, 2406 S. 3.647 Arthur Wilber – 3.193 Michael Robinson – 3.314 selections from both cate- Alverno Rd., Manitowoc, ONES, 1st Quarter gories will be published in WI 54220. Oneida Nation High School, 1st Quarter Silver Reflections, a literary Entries must be post- journal published annually by marked by Friday, February Academic Honors Perfect Attendance Silver Lake College. Second 1, 2008. Highest Honors Debbie Santiago, 12 - 3.620 Submitted by Yvette Jeremiah Berg prize winners will receive a For more information or a $1500 renewable scholarship complete list of contest rules Yuntle>kal McLester, 11 - 4.0 Alexandria Red Hail, 10 - Peguero Danielle Dessart-Skenandore to Silver Lake College as well and submission requirements, Luanne Funmaker, 12 - 3.906 3.612 Principal, Oneida Nation Elementary Ethan Hill as $50, and third will receive please see www.sl.edu/engfl/ Maria Metoxen, 10 - 3.906 Douglas Reed Jr., 11 - 3.612 Students with perfect atten- Shienne Redhail $25 cash and a $1000 renew- litcontest.htm or contact Raeanne Funmaker, 12 - Cody Grignon, 10 - 3.573 dance have no absences and Christian Thomas able scholarship. All awards Vicki I Ansorge at 920-686- 3.904 Catherine Mills, 10 - 3.571 were never tardy for the first Grade 3 will be presented at a ceremo- 6203 or [email protected]. Layni Stevens, 10 - 3.904 Truman Powless, 12 - 3.571 quarter. Clara Denny ny to be held Thursday, edu. Lauren Mills, 12 - 3.866 Elijah Ninham, 09 - 3.524 Kindergarten Charles Kline February 21, 2008, at 7:00 Silver Lake College is Jade Doxtater, 9 - 3.857 Racheal Ninham, 12 - 3.524 Conner Cornelius Batiste Michael Robinson p.m. in the Generose sponsored by the Franciscan Sean Metoxen, 12 - 3.857 Angelina Red Hail, 10 - 3.524 Elysia Doxtater Grade 4 Enrichment Center, 2406 Sisters of Christian Charity. Jaylee Godfrey, 9 - 3.810 Dominic Cantu, 12 - 3.500 Hailey Metoxen Eliana Jimenez Salene LaRock, 9 - 3.810 Ashley Ninham, 12 - 3.500 Andrew Ninham Grade 5 Financial aid from Harvard High Honors Honors Noemi Ramirez-Gilsoul Peter Penchoff If you are a family earning undergraduate students from Robert (Frank) Clary, 12 - Brandon Havens, 10 - 3.430 Grade 1 Shantel VanDyke less than $40,000 a year with low-income families can go to 3.778 Schuyler Sallaway, 10 - 3.430 Jerusha Matson Grade 7 Evander Delgado, 12 - 3.722 Destinee Counard, 9 - 3.381 Veronica Pigman an honor student graduating Harvard for free...no tuition Cayman Berg Morales from high school soon, and no student loan. Garrett Miller, 11 - 3.716 Mary Powless, 9 - 3.251 Iselena Torres-Mejia Grade 8 Kyle White, 11 - 3.714 Joslin Skenandore, 11 - 3.251 Lanuhkwat Van Dyke-Cornelius Harvard University wants to To find out more, visit Colleen Cornelius pay the tuition. The presti- Harvard's financial aid web- Michael Arce, 10 - 3.620 Dylan Wheelock, 10 - 3.239 Kateri Webster Matias Metoxen Grade 2 gious university recently site at: Bradley Sievers announced that from now on http://www.fao.fas.harvard. edu or Trust Scholarship call the school's financial O The Oneida Trust Scholarship was established aid office at (617)495-1581. as a financial resource to assist eligible enrolled Oneida Tribal members in securing higher edu- cation opportunities. Oneida The Trust Scholarship is targeted to applicants N who are in need of fulfilling college entrance requirements in order to become official accept- Higher ed into an accredited post-secondary education institution. Education E The scholarship can assist with: Required pre- requisite credited classes, post-graduate prepara- Located in the tion and admission exams, such as the GRE, GMAT, LSAT or related preparatory course Norbert Hill Center work. Call I The Trust Committee respectfully request that all recipients of this scholarship keep in mind the prospect of returning to the Oneida Tribe to share 800-236-2214 their acquired knowledge, experience, and edu- or cation. D Applicants must be an enrolled member of the 920-869-4333 Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, be in aca- demic good standing (2.0 grade point average for for information undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students). The Trust Scholarship is a one-time scholar- on colleges A ship up to $2,500. For an application, contact the Higher Education Office at and financial 920-869-4033 or 800-236-2214 x 4033. aid 4B (Kay#) December 6, 2007 Kalihwisaks
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Quick recap of the Menominee vs Dear Oneida basketball game Chirstmas Cookie My name is Tim I am 10- years-old. As you know Christmas is coming. I want- ed to write to Santa with my wish list, but I don’t want to anymore. I don’t want to any- more because every time I talk to my parents about it they get mad. All I wanted was toys and new clothes. My parents don’t know, but when they think I am sleeping I hear them fight over money. So, Thanks For The Support now I want to write a wish list for my parents. Can you give By Maria Guerra it to Santa for me? ONHS sophomore and Thunderhawk Times Assistant Editor “Dear Santa, This is more or less a thank you to the people who sup- This is for my Parents: ported me in my thoughts about the per capita. Happiness, money, toys, and But, mostly, I want to thank Robert Torrez for the most joy. That’s it. flattering response I could have hoped for. I, myself, as a — Timmy” writer, was very pleased to have gotten a reply at all. Dear Timmy, First of all, I’d just like to say I greatly appreciated your My heart is with you. You response. I never thought I’d get such an appealing reply to need to know that it is not my article. I was warned I might get feedback but I didn’t your fault that your parents think anyone would actually say something positive about argue. Keep that in mind .You my article. I was more worried that people who agreed are only a child and every (more or less) with me would be too scared to speak up. So, child can’t wait for Christmas thank you! Kali Photo/Steven J. Gandy it is the best time of the year. I must say this, though: When I wrote that second article, by Truman Powless, ONHS senior You are the most thoughtful I was extremely upset. (Which I’m sure is clear in the text.) The game was played at the Turtle School gym on Tuesday, November 27. child and “yes” I will give I didn’t mean it to sound as though I thought people who We lost by a lot. The score was 71-50 Menominee. that to Santa for you. And you disagreed with me were immature or thick headed. (Just the The game was close at half time with the score being 32-23 still favoring will get the Best Christmas thought of how everyone acted at the G.T.C. meeting. They Menominee and at one point in the third quarter Oneida was down by 6 ever. were quite rude and I felt very ashamed.) I apologize if points and then Menominee pulled away. — Cookie that’s the way it came off to you-and anyone else. (Please So for all you readers if read ‘Letters and Opinions’ in the last issue of the Kali if you have a problem “Bring it you don’t know what I’m referring to.) to Cookie.” P.S. For the read- With this said, I must say I was very happy to read the Black Friday, Thanksgiving ers of the Kalihwisaks. We are last part of your reply. It makes my day to know I would really accepting any dona- have a supporter if I indeed chose to run for a Tribal tions like money or toys give Leadership position some day and this honestly makes me to families in need. You can quiet determined to do so. Holiday Shopping bring your donations to I’d also just like to add on as a side-note that I am more than willing to reply to anyone’s response they send in. By Frank Clary to Kohl’s. When we got to the knocked over. We paid and off Oneida Nation High School or mail it to P.O Box 365, (I’m sure the rest of my Journalism Class would agree with ONHS senior store, there were 150 to 200 to Best Buy we went. Oneida, Wisconsin, 54155. me on this also.) My thoughts on this holi- people already in line and the We arrived at Best Buy Thanks for being a supporter, whether you are a silent day craziness is that “yes, it’s doors were about to open. where the line wrapped You can make checks out to Oneida Nation High School. one or not, and I’m not just talking about the per cap. I needed.” The anticipation was around the building . The mean just for the ThunderHawk Times in general. I hope to People need to go crazy killing me. “OPEN THE beginning and end of the line get more replies from people in the community in my years when they shop. These shop- DOOR” I yelled into endless were next to each other and I More Important to come. (Remember, I’m only a Sophomore. You’ll be see- aholic’s need a couple times a sea of people. The doors tried to bring the end down on Winter Stuff ing more articles from me for a couple more years!) year when they just get to go opened and the rush began as the beginning, but a big Even if you don’t agree with an opinion of mine, I would By Yasiman Metoxen bonkers and run around the another 100 people come out bouncer-like man grabbed me still love to hear from you. I can say with confidence that ONHS senior store with maps and walkie of their cars and rushed the and said, “ WOAH! NO, NO I’m very mature for my age, so I will most definitely not talkies. door as did the people in line. YOU DON’T “ He grabbed Did you know toxic fumes, such as carbon monoxide, bicker if someone’s thoughts are against mine, but discuss Approximately two years Once inside, I got to sprint me by the back of my sweater, the topic in a civil way. prior, I went to an early bird around the store as if I was a picked me up off the ground from heaters can cause asphyxiation? Yeah, me nei- So once more, thank you-to all of you and keep replying sale similar to the Black hunter-gatherer from the old and set me back at the back of to the O.N.H.S. articles! We’d love it. (Plus it might help Friday sales. My father and I days. Finally, we got the the line. But that was the only ther. I stumped you mister and, with a little extra credit on our part for class. Ha ha, only went out on this expedition at items we where looking for, fun I had there. The rest is joking.) 2:30 in the a.m. First we went with only a couple people history. maybe, saved your life. How much do you love Hunting Ceremonies remind Thunderhawk her? $78,000 Worth? Adventure us of who we are Thunderhawk By Frank Clary The cost is up 4 percent by Garrett Miller ONHS senior By Lakwaho McLester from $75,122 last year. ONHS junior Times staff ONHS junior The Christmas carol, "The Buying each item in the There were a lot of deer Semester I, 2007- Twelve Days of Christmas,"is song just once would cost When we came to Wisconsin there weren’t that many harvested this year. There who followed the longhouse and so we had to go back to 2008 School Year getting more costly. At least if $19,507 and shopping online were a lot of hunters out on you want to buy your true would be costlier, with the New York and relearn every thing that we had lost. Even Editors: opening day. I did not get a when they learned that, there were still many people in RaeAnne Funmaker love all the items mentioned total for the 364 items costing deer this year for gun season. in the song. $128,886. Wisconsin who did not want to go back to the longhouse Maria Guerra One guy who did get a deer This year’s figures show You would spend $31,249 and stayed with the church. One of the main reasons the Writers: was Josh. He got a buck that Oneidas here wanted to be Native Americans was because that it would cost $78,100 to online for each item just once would have been an eight- Brittany Bateman of the America Indian Movement. This organization taught buy the 364 items—from the this year. pointer, but it lost one side of Matt Mateman partridge in a pear tree to the Though this is meant to be Native people to be proud of who they are and not to be the antler. ashamed. At first there were only a few who wanted to Erica Behringer 12 drummers drumming— a humorous look at the classic He got it opening day. It Frank Clary repeatedly on each day as the Christmas carol, PNC said the learn their ways and then more started to learn the songs started walking towards him and the speeches and ceremonies. But even today there are Evander Delgado song suggests. This is accord- index “mirrors actual eco- and he shot and missed. But Luanne Funmaker ing to the annual Christmas nomic trends.” They’ve been not that many young men trying to learn the ceremonies. when it ran, he shot again and The only way that we can strengthen our ceremonies is Paul Gutierrez Price Index compiled by PNC calculating the cost of dropped the deer. by going to them and listening to the words being spoken. Kylene Hill Wealth Management. Christmas since 1984. So, he waited for a minute. We have to try to learn our ceremonies so that we can still Quentin Hill YEAR BOOK COVER CONTEST!! Then he went over there to say that we are Native Americans. When people go to the Lakwaho McLester Entries due February 23, 2006 on 81/2 by 11" white paper look. He had shot the deer in longhouse they go to learn something and have new mem- Sean Metoxen must to be in purple, white, and black. the shoulder. ories. When we say that we are proud of being native most Jasmine Metoxen • 1st Place-Design on yearbook, free yearbook, and $40.00~ When he was gutting the people have no idea what they are talking about. Those Garrett Miller • 2nd Place-Free yearbook and $20.00 deer. He had to break the people are the ones who do not know much about their cul- Truman Powless • 3rd Place-free yearbook and $10.00 pelvis. He started to tap the ture and have not had experiences with the ceremonies and J.R. Stevens • Runner ups will receive “Free Time” cards. knife to break it but his hand medicines because they go public schools. They do not get Neset Vega slipped and he cut himself. taught these things at home because their parents have not Judging will be by yearbook class and school staff You could see his fat, so he Billie Webster been taught our ways. See Becky A. 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If you have a birth announce- ment, please send it to the Kalihwisaks Newspaper, PO Box 365, Oneida WI 54155 or call Yvonne Kaquatosh at (920) 869-4280 for more information or email the information to: [email protected] There is NO CHARGE for birth announcements. Please include baby’s full (first, middle & last) name, parents (first & last), d.o.b., weight (lbs. & oz.), Submitted by Judith L. length, grandparents (mater- Jourdan nal/paternal), siblings (names OLCC Record Technician only). Also, if the baby was given an Indian name, please Day 5: Free time, Shakowi include the correct spelling and meaning. Please include phone Cultural Center and number where you can be the Erie Canal reached during the day! This morning we spent the day in smaller groups. After Jesse Eli breakfast, one small group Red Eagle Love, your Godmothers met in the dining hall and Alatorre worked on filling out their Jesse Eli Red genealogy information. A Eagle Alatorre 17th second group wanted to go born on back to Fort Stanwix to spend October 30, Cory Lee more time in the information 2007 to proud center and a third group want- parents Melissa Silver ed to go shopping at a local Kali photo/Dawn Walschinski (Oneida) and Aurelio mall. The rest of the group The 2007 Land Claims Tour participants enjoyed a cruise through the historic Alatorre. Jesse weighed spent time in their rooms rest- Erie Canal. Sections of the canal ran parallel to “Clinton’s Ditch”, an older canal 8.6oz and was 21 inches ing up. system used to ferry the Oneidas west to Wisconsin, Canada and the Kansas long. Maternal Oneida territory in the 1800’s. grandmother is Roberty Shako:wi Cultural Center "Joy" Robby. Maternal After lunch, we all loaded early years of its construction, existing remains of the 1825 very special because we met Oneida great-grandparents back on the bus and headed critics sarcastically referred to canal were abandoned with with Joanne Shenandoah and were Rosemary Green and for the Shako:wi Cultural it as “Clinton’s Ditch”. the Enlargement and are still her husband, Doug George in Oscar Freeman. Center which is housed in an Despite the skepticism, referred to today as “Clinton’s the atrium at the Fayetteville impressive, handcrafted, Clinton held his ground and Ditch”. Along with the need mall. Joanne sang several Austin white pine log building filled the canal was completed on for westward expansion came songs for the group and Doug Dakota with items and stories from October 26, 1825. It included the need to acquire more land shared with us the history of the rich past and present of 19 aqueducts and 83 locks for settlement. Interestingly the New York Oneidas and Archiquette the Oneida People. A continu- with a rise of 568 feet. enough, in 1839, the State of their plans to start up a Austin Love, the Hill Family ing theme of the cultural cen- Initially the canal was 4 feet New York started to “offer” Haudenosaunee University. Dakota ter is the role the Nation deep and 40 feet wide and all New York Indians promis- We then made our way back Archiquette st played as the first allies of the accommodated vessels carry- es of land, tools and seeds and to the Craftman House Inn for was born 1 colonists during the American ing up to 30 tons of freight. It homestead start up funds to lunch and a group discussion Friday, June 29, to our little Revolutionary War. A wide was the engineering marvel of settle on the Little Osage where everyone got to share 2007 to proud parents “Asa Star” selection of Oneida crafts and it’s time. River in the Kansas territory. their trip experience with Vernon and Lori Archiquette th You’re 1 on December 7 art fills the log walls. The cen- The labor force for the In 1918, the canal was each other. It was a heart felt of Hales Corners, WI. He ter’s gift shop was a popular building of the canal was pri- again enlarged to 120-200 sharing, sometimes hilarious, weighed 7 lbs 10 oz and spot for all the passengers. marily made up of Irish and feet wide and 12-14 feet deep, sometimes emotional but all measured 19 3/4 inches in However, the highlight of German immigrants and U.S. creating a 363 mile –long all in a very good way. Then we length. the day was a boat ride down born settlers. For eight years water link connecting Albany loaded back on the bus Paternal Grandparents are the Erie Canal followed by they chopped down trees and to Buffalo which is still large- around 3:00 pm and started Rita and the late LaVern dinner at the Waterfront Grill. uprooted stumps, dug trench- ly used today. In the late our long journey back to Archiquette of Cedar Grove, es by hand and excavated the 1960's, abandoned portions of Wisconsin. We arrived back at WI. Maternal Grandparents The Erie Canal A.K.A. land with the use of animal the canal were transferred to the Norbert Hill Center about are John Jr and Barbara “Clinton’s Big Ditch” power. Once completed, boat the Department of Parks and 11:30 the next morning, Cieslinski of Greenfield, WI. The Erie Canal was proba- passengers were able to travel Recreation and became the exhausted and glad to be Austin has an older brother, bly one of the most important from Albany to Buffalo in five Old Erie Canal State Historic home. Vernon Philip Archiquette. contributors to westward days instead of the two weeks Park. Other stretches of the The trip was a good experi- Both sets of Great- expansion in the 1800's. it would have taken by horse old canal have been filled in ence for all who attended. Grandparents who have Trade routes were opened up and carriage. Had the canal to create roads. Those sec- Everyone came away with a since passed on were: between the eastern and over- boat operators been required tions not owned by New York little better knowledge of Paternal, Ami and Vicki We love you, Mom, seas markets through to the to keep logs of passengers, State have been ceded to or where we came from and (Cornelius) Archiquette; and Sister & the whole Midwest. Foreign communi- this would have been a boon purchased by the counties or why. It was what it was set out Maternal, Philip and Nora family ties formed up and down its to genealogists tracking the municipalities. Within the to be–educational and fun. Joe of Presque Isle, ME banks during and after its westward movement of their past 10-15 years, due to the And it brought 54 of our com- th completion. Irish immigrants immigrant ancestors. Freight development of the highway munity members just a little 70 were the major ethnic group rates drastically fell and local and railroad systems, com- closer to each other. of settlers because of their merchants found access to far mercial use of the canal has Hopefully, we will be able to Shirley Mae involvement in the canals away markets. The canal ulti- declined drastically leaving keep momentum going by Kalihwisaks construction. mately fueled Euro expansion small craft recreation as its making one or two trips a NEXT DEADLINE The initial proposals to well to the west of the main source of traffic. year to educate our communi- build the Erie Canal came as Appalachian Mountains. Boating season runs from ty about our own Oneida his- is…Wednesday early as 1768, twenty years th Unfortunately, it was at the May through November. In tory, even if it is one bus load December 12 , 2007 before the September 2, 1788 expense of Native populations the winter the water is drained at a time. @4:30 p.m. Fort Schuyler Treaty between who had been forced to leave from parts of the canal for Sponsored by the Oneida the Oneida Nation and the with a their homelands through ille- maintenance and repairs. Land Claims Commission: State of New York, in which gal treaties with the State of Funding for the operation of Loretta V. Metoxen, Chair; PUBLISH DATE the Oneida Nation ceded all New York. Ironically, it was the canal system comes from Wendell McLester, Charlene of…Thursday, land to the State of New York, the Erie Canal that helped money generated by Thruway Cornelius, Secretary/ th forever, in lieu of money, transport the Native nations tolls. Treasurer; Commissioners, December 20 , 2007 food, provisions and certain Questions, please call: west to Canada, Wisconsin Amelia Cornelius, Hugh other protection from the and to the Kansas Territory. Day 6: Fayetteville, New Danforth, Rita Summers, 920-869-4277, 4279 state. This first construction Between 1836 and 1862, York Administrative Assistant 4280 or 4090 proposal would have connect- the canal was enlarged to 70 Our last day together was Jennifer M. Stevens. or email us at: We love you, Mom! ed the Hudson River to Lake feet wide and 7 feet deep to [email protected] All your kids and Ontario near Oswego. In handle larger boats capable of grandkids 1808, a survey was funded to carrying 240 tons of cargo. design a canal that would To our readers… Re: Good News The number of locks was “Good News” submissions mailed in with- connect the Hudson River in reduced to 72 and were the east to Lake Erie in the out payment will NOT be published. widened and rebuilt and/or Payment for “Good News” wishes MUST west, virtually the entire Do you know a tribal member who is not relocated. Portions of the BE made at time of submission. Please length of the state. Finally, on receiving the Kalihwisaks? Or, have you canal were also re-routed in review the following price options: July 4, 1817, funded by the some areas, abandoning seg- moved recently and need to update your New York state legislature, ments of the original “ditch”. Message w/Photo: Message Only: address to continue receiving the Governor Dewitt Clinton This new section was referred 1 col. @ $8.00 1 column @ $3.00 Kalihwisaks without interruption? broke ground on one of to as the First Enlargement or 2 col. @ $16.00 2 column @ $6.00 America’s most successful the Improved Erie Canal. The 3 col. @ $24.00 3 column @ $9.00 and influential projects. In the Call the Enrollment Department (There is an additional $5.00 charge if message TOLL FREE at: only is over 20 words and message with photo 1.800.571.9902 Check out the is over 40 word limit! to get the matter resolved! Questions? Psst…Your signed request mailed or Kalihwisaks Call Kalihwisak’s Toll Free at: delivered to Enrollment will ensure 1.800.236.2214 delivery to your home! on the Internet! Dawn–ext. 4277 • Steve–ext. 4279 • Yvonne–ext. 4280 • Nate-ext. 4090 Kalihwisaks December 6, 2007 (Tsya=t@k) 7B SportsSports Thurston, McGee to join Walk of Legends T-Hawks lose on home turf against Menominee Kali Photo/Steven J. Gandy The Thunderhawks lost to the in Green Bay Menominee Eagles on Tuesday, diately following the unveil- November 27 at home in a game Fans and Public ing ceremonies at the BAR, that was never close. The final 2001 Holmgren Way, Green score was 50-71. Welcome to Bay. Thurston will have The Thunderhawks are currently Attend Dec. 29th books available for purchase 1-3. and autographing at the post- The Thunderhawks will be play- Ceremonies unveiling reception at the ing their next seven games away BAR on Holmgren Way. including a two-day tournament GREEN BAY, WI: Aspire, “We expect this to be a cel- on December 28 & 29 in L.L.C., creator of the Oneida ebration of two great people Gresham. Nation Walk of Legends and and their contributions as leg- Left, Nick Cantu drives toward Legends on Parade, invites ends to the game of pro foot- to hoop to drop in a lay-up dur- ball,” said Sandi Campbell, Packers fans to attend unveil- ing a break-away. ing ceremonies for two, new owner of Aspire, L.L.C. McGee knew when he Right, Scott Murray goes over monuments on “the Walk” the offense during a time-out. honoring Packers legends appeared in Aspire's Legends Fuzzy Thurston and the late on Parade this past fall before Max McGee. his passing that he was going The outdoor event will take to have his own monument on place at 10 a.m. Saturday, the Walk, Campbell said, Dec. 29th in front of Hudson- adding that he even picked Sharp Machine Co. at 975 out some of the images that Lombardi Avenue, east of would appear. Lambeau Field in the City of The outdoor unveiling Green Bay on property owned event is free and open to the by Packers Executive Vice- public. Those planning to President John Fabry. attend should dress for the McGee's wife, Denise, weather as the ceremonies their sons Maxie and Dallas, will be taking place outdoors. his daughters, Mona and Parking will be available at Marla and their families will the Prestige Realty, Saranac be on hand, as well as Glove and Hudson Sharp Thurston, his wife, Sue, their parking lots off Lombardi children, grandchildren and Avenue, as well as off-street family members. Former 60s on nearby Reggie White Way Packers legends are also and Tony Canadeo Run. Tent expected to attend. seating at the unveiling cere- The Packer home game monies will be limited, with weekend event will mark the seating preference given to 40th anniversary of the famed seniors and those with dis- Ice Bowl, as well as the birth- abilities. day of Fuzzy Thurston who is For more information, con- being honored. A reception tact Aspire, L.L.C. at 920- hosted by Fuzzy Thurston's 497-5944 or e-mail Titletown Tickets and Tours, [email protected]. will be held at 11 a.m., imme-
Paulsen says ND board won't discuss nickname dispute soon By Dale Wetzel talks would precede any for- expect to meet tribal leaders Paulsen and Goetz said no Associated Press Writer mal discussions by the full personally to discuss the issue, meetings had been scheduled, BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) ~ board, which has eight voting Paulsen said. and they said there was no The president of North members, about whether to “We have not had an oppor- timetable for holding them. Dakota’s Board of Higher begin the process of shedding tunity, either one of us, to talk The NCAA considers the Education says he plans to the nickname. directly with the tribal leaders. nickname abusive and hostile. have discussions with tribal Paulsen said he has directed I think that's the first thing that UND sued the NCAA to chal- leaders about their opposition William Goetz, the chancellor needs to happen,” Paulsen lenge a process the association to the University of North of the state university system, said. “That should happen used to impose penalties Dakota's Fighting Sioux to speak to Sioux tribal leaders before we have any report to against UND for its continued sports nickname. about their opinions on the the board, or any discussion use of the name and an John Q. Paulsen said the nickname. He and Goetz by the board.” American Indian head logo. 8B (T#klu) December 6, 2007 Kalihwisaks