Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 42, Number 25, Saturday, December 20, 2014 Whirling Thunder Hoops It Up Bago Bits…

Tis the Season…to cut down trees at Edu- care? I don’t know about that, shameful.

The Whirling Thunder Wellness Program sponsors a number of elementary & middle school boys & girls teams in basketball leagues in nearby Sioux City, Iowa. Here is the 4th grade boys team playing at Hayworth Hoops on the eastside, with Coach Randy DeCora. The boys & girls get some good physical conditioning and get some game time experience.

Indianz.com… Defense bill approves transfer of military site to Ho-Chunk Nation The Diabetes Program Staff close up the 24 hour Awareness Walk. nition Plant since 1997. The Bureau of “It is not often that native nations Indian Affairsbalked at the transfer but have their ancestral lands returned. the bill overrides those concerns. This land transfer signifi es a great ef- “This has been almost two decades of fort between many parties and many effort to reclaim that particular piece of years of work and could not have been property,” President Jon Greendeer told achieved without the work from Senator The Wisconsin State Journal. Baldwin and her offi ce,” Susan Waukon, a tribal council member, said in a press Monday, December 8, 2014 The transfer is found in Section 3078 release. An aerial view of the Badger Army of the 1,648-page package. It requires Get the Story: Ammunition Plant in Wisconsin. Photo the BIA to place 1,553 acres in trust for Ho-Chunk to finally get 1,500 by Tom Thomas, Badger History Group the tribe and it declares that the land "shall be a part of the reservation of the acres at closed Badger plant (The Wisconsin State Journal 12/7) The controversial National Defense Au- Ho-Chunk Nation." The tribe credited Sen. Tammy Ho-Chunk to receive ammo plant thorization Act includes a transfer of land (The Baraboo News Republic surplus military land to the Ho-Chunk Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) for inserting the language into the bill. It passed 12/8) Nation of Wisconsin. For this and more stories from around the House last week and is expected to The tribe has been trying to acquire Indian Country visit us at www.indianz. pass the Senate this week. land at the former Badger Army Ammu- com Well, if you can’t win at the WinnaVegas Casino, you can win at the Pony with these gas prices. Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 20, 2014 I Was Thinking

Thoughts from Facebook… by Lance Morgan

either. I didn’t choose to like or comment on any of the latest drama on Facebook, but I was just as guilty as everyone else of reading the latest rant. I started to question all the negativ- ity and how I got caught up in reading about it and even being a victim of it. But something positive happened to me and I thought I would use Facebook for some good.

I snapped a picture of the Ho-Chunk, The Tribe has been going crazy on Inc. board meeting and decided to post it. Facebook the last few weeks. Lots of I am not an emotional business person, drama and social media seems to be a but the picture choked me up a bit. The big way to play it out. People say things picture was taken in the corporate board- on Facebook they would never say in real room on the 8th fl oor of the Ho-Chunk life to a person. It is like when a person Centre and shows nothing but Natives drinks too much sometimes they get sitting and working around a giant table. brave and start talking smack. Social media makes you brave. When you mix Our fi rst board meeting 20 years ago actual alcohol with the “bravery” of social was on a small plastic table in a small media then you really have a recipe for room at the tribal building. I said on something you will regret the next day. Facebook that the big building and big ta- I was recently subjected to one of ble are nice, but what is really impressive the craziest and meanest rants I have is that the room was 100 percent fi lled ever experienced or even seen happen with Native professionals and most of to anyone else. I was shocked by the them were Native women too. No posing. nature of it and the vehemence of the Just Native’s doing their corporate job. whole episode. I couldn’t imagine let- ting someone talk to me who wasn’t my The meanest posts regarding the lat- mother like that in real life. But on social est drama got around 100 likes or com- media somehow it is acceptable behavior ments, but that one picture showing and people actually enjoy reading it. Native professionals doing their thing I like Facebook. I have over 1,000 to create opportunity for the Tribe got “close friends.” I put up funny pictures over 300. In the end, it felt good shar- or videos of me or my kids. I like to ing that picture and what it stands for post interesting articles. I get local gos- on social media and obviously a lot of sip from there and like to make slightly people agreed. We are a positive and sarcastic/funny comments to other progressive people and social media has people’s posts. a role, but we need to be careful that it doesn’t change who we are at our core. But I watched and read like everyone I think we should have a simple rule: If else in our community, things “blowing you won’t say it to their face, then don’t up” on facebook. That is the phrase I type it on Facebook, especially if you have Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year believe to use when an issue is liked or been drinking! commented on a lot. I don’t like being From the Winnebago Indian News “blown up” and I doubt anyone else does Contact me at [email protected]

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on January 3, 2015. DEADLINE for this issue will be December 29, 2014.

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Offi ce Manager Nebraska. edited for language and length. the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska” Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 20, 2014 — Page 3 In My Opinion MY LITTLE REFLECTION JESUS OUR SAVIOR Pastor Ricky Jacob Right now we are enjoying mild ‘I was asking God to give me a pair of LUTHERAN OUTREACH weather. I do not know what we did to shoes,’ was the boy’s reply. deserve it, but it is a free gift and we want The lady took him by the hand, went “You are the Reason for the Season” Mighty One has done great things for to enjoy it and be grateful. into the store, and asked the clerk to get All of us have heard that Jesus is the me—holy is his name.’ [Luke 1:46-47 The other evening, we had our all- half a dozen pairs of socks for the boy. She reason for the season. This re-focusing is NIV] Mary’s song, sometimes called the school Christmas program at St. Augus- then asked if he could give her a basin of necessary due to the effective marketing Magnifi cat, reminds us that it is God tine’s Mission School. It was an exciting water and a towel. He quickly brought campaigns where one is caught up in the who does the actions. Mary is on the day for all the students. During the them to her. spirit of buying and receiving gifts. Re- receiving end of God’s blessings. Each She took the little fellow to the back day, they were anticipating the evening’s cently I saw a little boy on facebook lying and every believer around the world is part of the store and, removing her gloves, program. When the time came, they in front of the Christmas tree with rapt on the receiving end of God’s Christmas proudly did their parts and all did very knelt down, washed his little feet, and attention as he looked at two wrapped presence as well. well. They are very smart and talented dried them with the towel. presents with his name of them. Was Paul put his dire predicament this and have proved it. This was another op- By this time, the clerk had returned his mom tempting him or teaching him way: “The saying is trustworthy and portunity for me to see the great potential with the socks . . . [P]lacing a pair upon patience? deserving of full acceptance, that Christ of our students. I saw great hope for the boy’s feet, she purchased him a pair Yes, we get some caught up with the Jesus came into the world to save sin- them for a bright future, and thoroughly of shoes. . . . enjoyed their performances and was very She tied up the remaining pairs of anticipation of presents that we forget ners, of whom I am the foremost. But proud of them. Hopefully, all the parents socks and gave them to him. She patted about God’s Son making His presence I received mercy for this reason, that and families of our students who were him on the head and said, ‘No doubt, you known through the angels appearing to in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ there also felt good and proud of their will be more comfortable now . . . ’ the shepherds keeping watch over their might display his perfect patience as an own children for what they can do. As she turned to go, the astonished kid fl ock by night. So often the presence of example to those who were to believe in As we approach Christmas, where caught her by the hand, and looking up Jesus, (who is willing to take up residence him for eternal life.” [1st Timothy 1:15- God showed his love for each and every into her face, with tears in his eyes, asked in one’s heart – a mansion of sorts), is not 16 ESV] one of us by sending Jesus Christ, his her: ‘Are you God’s wife?’ “ including in the celebration of Christmas. Jesus, the Great Physician, diag- only begotten Son as our Savior, I would I have many friends who are “God’s The title of my reflections today nosed peoples’ terminal illness this like to share a story that I heard some wife” to me. I experience many kindnesses changes the emphasis around. Notice I way: “Those who are well have no need time ago. The story goes … from people all around me and I am grate- did not write Jesus is the reason for the of a physician, but those who are sick. “An eye witness account from New ful for them. season. I wrote that ‘You are the reason Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire York City, on a cold day in December, May the Lord God bless you and your for the Season.’ Yes, ‘you, sinner, are the mercy, and not sacrifi ce.’ For I came not some years ago: A little boy, about 10 loved ones during this holy season of reason for the season.’ I quickly want to to call the righteous, but sinners.” [Mat- years-old, was standing before a shoe Christmas with peace, joy and love. May add that I am also the very reason for the thew 9:12b-13 ESV] Everyone is in need store on the roadway, barefooted, peer- you be a blessing to all those whom you season. Jesus took on fl esh and blood of healing, most simply will not admit it ing through the window, and shivering meet in your life. in order to save us sinners. Jesus would or give up their sinful ways. with cold. Merry Christmas to you and your have been willing to suffer even for one My Christmas prayer is that you will A lady approached the young boy family. lost and condemned soul. Jesus’ blood allow Jesus’ presence to enter into you and said, ‘My, but you’re in such deep Until next time. covers the sin of each and every person, hearts this Christmas season so that thought staring in that window!’ Sister Hilda Choi so that anyone who believes in Him has you can receive God’s gracious gifts of the blessed assurance of everlasting life. peace, hope, love and joy! Jesus even died for his earthly father Those of you who are led by God’s Project Step Up News and his virgin mother. Mary and Joseph Spirit come and receive His Christmas were both in need of a Savior. Mary said presence, received through the Word Now offering student support services at: these words ‘My soul glorifi es the Lord and Sacrament ministry freely offered Little Priest Tribal College and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, at Jesus Our Savior Lutheran Church: Western Iowa Technical Community College for he has been mindful of the humble Sunday school and Bible Class at 10 Nebraska Indian Community College **New addition state of his servant. From now on all a.m. followed by Divine Service at 11. Northeast Community College/College Center **New addition generations will call me blessed, for the

What does that mean? Step Up is a support services grant that provides assistance to students in Happy Birthday approved programs of study. The programs need to fall under 3 areas: HEALTH, EDUCATION, OR INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE. All programs must lead to a diploma or associates degree. Step Up is able to assist with: College Application process Tuition/books/fees (if not eligible for fi nancial aid) Required equipment and supplies. Example: Welding equipment, nursing shoes, construction tools, etc. Interpersonal and job skills through Work It Out workshops Transportation assistance Child Care assistance Stipend Employment assistance after graduation SIGN UP N OW FOR THE SPRING 2015 SEMESTER!! Contact us for more information: Hochunk Center 600 Fourth St, Suite 222 Sioux City, IA 51101 To Sara Snake & Willy Bass 712-255-7167 From your Family & Friends Page 4 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 20, 2014 Merry Christmas Letter To the Editor… 24 Hour Diabetes Awareness Walk 2014

“Constitution Violation” then Alaska, Canada and the United The Diabetes Awareness Walk that was recently held in the Winnebago Commu- States. nity was a success! We had 368 Walkers that participated. I would like to thank Darla LaPointe, she just got voted Waters, the director of Texas A&M’s all that volunteered to help and those who came and participated. Hopefully this onto the Winnebago Tribal Council. center for the study of the fi rst Ameri- brought about awareness about Diabetes and the many lives it affects in this Com- She asked to look into the Tribes ac- cans, believes that they came by boat, munity. Walking has many health benefi ts and is a great way to prevent Diabetes. The walk started at 9am on December 10, 2014 and concluded at 9am on December counting records, she wanted to check hunting seals beside ice age glaciers a 11, 2014. Everyone received a T-shirt designed by Health Education. The students on some things. The rest of the Tribal few miles at a time, surviving ice age that walked and did not receive a T-shirt, they are on order and Staff will be to the weather, bringing families and pet dogs. Council refused to let her. school after the X-MAS Break to hand out to the classes that participated. Any They, Council violated her Constitu- He thinks the fi rst colonies in America feedback would be greatly appreciated. Whether you think this should be an An- tional Rights, both as a Tribal Member sprouted tens of thousands of years ago nual Event, to include anything else, etc…The following is a list of programs and and Council member. They (8) must be along the Columbia River basin between families that helped. Pinagigi to all! If I missed anyone, please excuse me as there removed & replaced. We need honest Washington and Oregon. A region he were many involved in this event. people on the Council. said archaeologists should re-explore Programs: with renewed vigor. Health Education, Alcohol Program, WIC Program, Dental Staff, WPS Students, “Ancient Tools put humans in This story is important to all of us, he Tribal Enrollment, LPTC Students and the WPS for allowing use of their facilities. Ameicas 2,500 years earlier” said. Most Americans think Christopher Families: Columbus should be taught in schools, Robin Bear Family in Loving Memory of Brent St. Cyr & Gaga Darlene Bear Monica Smith Family The artifact layers may rewirte the but the fi rst discovery of America was Kirsten Marrufo Family more heroic than his voyage—and far history of migration from Siberia. Marian Thomas Family The Wichita Eagle-College Station, earlier. It’s a story that Waters and other Sarah Snake Family Texas---Scientists along Buttermilk scientists have spent decades trying to Cherie LaPointe Family in Memory of P. J. LaPointe Creek north of Austin, Texas, have get right. Kitcheyan Family in Loving Memory of Debbie Free found fl int knife blades, chisels and The fi rst Americans, or Paleo-Indians Scott, Horn, Earth Family in Loving Memory of Regina Scott other human artifacts lying in a soil were the fi rst humans to explore the Lucy Rave Family layer nearly 16,000 years old—a dis- Rockies and Andes, the Mississippi Monica Drapeau covery that they say will rewrite a ma- River and the Amazon. They dodged Kassie Rooney jor chapter of ancient human history. everything from giant wolves and short Mona Zuffante Carol Cleveland Family in Loving Memory of Lois Pearl For one thing it is now the oldest faced bears, saber toothed cats and Donations: and arguably most credible site of American Lions. Kitcheyan Family – 2 Cases of Bananas “One thought that deeply touches my human occupation in north or south WPS – 6 Cases of Water America, but there is more. sense of wonder is that they didn’t re- Dental Program – Case of Apples, Case of Oranges and Protein Bars The discovery by Texas A&M Uni- ally have to migrate once they got here.” WTWP – Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Trail Mix versity Archaeologist Michael Waters Waters said. “Everywhere they would go and others, pushes back by 2,500 they’d fi nd a land empty of people, with years the time when traditional science huge amounts of resources.” concluded that humans entered the “And yet they migrated all the way new world from Siberia and founded to the tip of South America, and they the Native peoples of North and South were bringing not only their wives and America. elderly but their pregnant wives and “This discovery ought to be like a their babies.” baseball bat to the side of the head” The tools found in Texas are fl int to past theories, Waters said. blades, small and thin designed by Other ancient sites in the Americas people who carried everything they usually produce only handfuls of arti- owned. It is likely that fl int tools made facts, in soils with ages that scientists up only 5 percent or so of the belongings argue about. This site contained tools of these people. in layer after layer of soils stacked like Many of the tools are cutting blades a layer cake, the youngest from mod- used to whittle and shape bone and ern times, the oldest layer containing wood; there were no distinct spear 15,000 artifacts dated to 15,500 years points. ago. Waters thinks the Buttermilk people & Happy New Year The discovery strengthens the case used stone tools to make spear points From Project Wo ska pi for two theories that traditional ar- from bone. Some tools had notches with chaeologists laughed at not long ago: convex edges that indicate they were From the Personnel Department that the fi rst Americans came earlier carving tools; some chisels had edges than 13,000 years ago and that they dulled from scraping hard surfaces. From the Health Department didn’t walk over a land bridge into North America from Siberia, but came Thanks, From HoChunk, Inc. by skin boats at least 16,000 years Pat Greyhair ago (or long before), skirting along the Maxi ska gah coastlines of the Aleutian Islands and Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 20, 2014 — Page 5 Winnebago News Tribal Politics: Internal and External

Politics is a “necessary evil” of all organized, structured societies of men. Governments of all kinds are “political systems” created by people seeking the best means of controlling their society. To most of us “politics” is a dirty word and we all try to avoid the label of “poli- tician” because of the negative image that word creates of a person. Most people think that politics is a process of graft, corruption and incompetence. Most people think that all politicians are morally bankrupt. The truth of the matter is that poli- tics is both an art and a science when practiced at its highest level. When we let our human weaknesses such as Ego-tripping, seeking revenge and per- sonal gratifi cation get into our political systems is when politics is reduced to its lowest level. If we ever hope to attain a better life for ourselves, as individuals and as an Indian Nation, we must strive to practice our politics at the highest level possible. This means we must learn the art of compromise to secure to our selves internal tribal serenity. We must also learn the science of political processes to achieve maximum impact with all the external political powers with which we must inter-act on a daily basis as a sovereign Indian government. We must learn to leave our “personali- ties” out of our political decisions. We must learn to deal solely with the issues and to make our political decisions based on facts rather than emotions. Our tribal government enjoys a na- tional reputation of being progressive, stable, responsive and equitable. Every national leader, Indian and non-Indian, who works with our tribe in any capac- ity generally speaks highly of our tribal government. Local dissident views of our tribal government are due to misinfor- mation and disinformation. So, we must strive for better communication within our tribal community to better educate Winnebago Public School wants to keep you informed! ourselves as to what is really happening and to generate greater cooperation in Winnebago Public School attempts page of the website. These tools allow watch it live on the internet. How cool is developing and establishing goals and to keep our community informed about parents/guardians and students to access that? objectives for ourselves as a people. Be- school events and issues in a variety of student grades and attendance. If you In addition, the school also has a Face- cause in the end all politics are human ways. The school has a website located have a student who attends Winnebago book page that can be found by typing in effort to achieve serenity and security at: winnebago.esu1.org. Public School and you do not have an “Winnebago Public School” on Facebook. within our social order (Tribe). The website contains many links de- account for Parents Online, you can sign We try to keep updated information on the Reuben A. Snake, Jr. signed to provide relevant information up on the Programs and Services link on Facebook page as well. for students, parents/guardians and our website or email Dar Bales to set up Another tool the school uses to commu- EDITORS NOTE: This letter was community members. There are links to an account. Dar’s email is: dbales@win- nicate with our patrons is an automated written by deceased Tribal Chairman athletics, activities, calendars, program nebagok12.org. system called “Alert Now” where you can and Tribal Council Member Reuben A. and services, staff contact information, The school website also provides a link receive a phone message that notifi es you Snake, Jr., on March 6, 1989. A lot of and a variety of education links. One of to “Live Event Video Streaming” so when of school delays/cancellations and school what Reuben says is still true today and the most useful tools for students and our students are competing in athletic events. If you would like to receive these I guess it leaves a question for all of us. parents/guardians is the Parents Online events and you can’t make it to the game notices, please call Norene Stromberg at What form of Tribal Politics we are prac- ticing some eighteen (35) years later? and Students Online link on the home all you need to do is click on the link and Con’t. on page 11 ... Page 6— Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 20, 2014 “Ringing In The New Year” Iron Horse

Annual Christmas Bazaar

Big Daddy’s Famous Liver & Onions

Serving size: Handful of liver for 4 people, or 2 handful’s of liver for 2 people

Ingredients/and amounts: (1) 1 pound beef liver (2) 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix (3) 1 can Cream of Chicken soup (4) 1 big yellow onion (5) 1 cup milk (6) 2 sticks of margarine

Cooking methods/preparation: cut up onion. Melt margarine in pan. Add Onion. Sautee & lay on bottom of 9x12 inch cake pan. Set aside. Drop another stick of margarine into pan. Melt. Coat liver in fl our. Brown on both sides in pan. Lay on bed of onions. In sauce pan warm can of Cream of Chicken soup with 1 cup milk, add packet of Lipton onion soup mix. Mix and pour over browned liver. Time cook and temperature: Cover and cook for 45 minutes to an hour at 350 degrees in conven- tional oven. The longer you cook it, the tender…er, it will get, but don’t cook it too long, it will dry out. Serving methods/serving size: Best when tender liver is placed on a bed of Commod Rice. About a cup of rice and one chunk of mouth watering liver should do, accompanied by about 1 cup of onion goo. Comments: I don’t know how healthy this dish is, but it’s the only way I can eat liver. The salt from the cream of chicken soup and onion soup mix, not to mention the margarine alone could probably clog up a major artery and send your blood pressure sky high. But, you’ll be so busy enjoying, (of all things- liver), you won’t be thinking about your health. Wine suggestions: Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill optional, or some TJ Swan Easy Nights. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 20, 2014 — Page 7 St. Aug’s Christmas

A few pictures of the St. Augustine’s Mission School 2014 Christmas Program with grades Kindergarten thru 8th participating. I don’t know what part was my favorite, the songs, the big girls on keyboard or the little Christmas Star…aw well, I liked the whole thing. Page 8 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 20, 2014 Winnebago Tribal Council Minutes

WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL tion to approve the revision to the General WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a Special Meeting – October 31, Manager salary from the Management Regular Meeting – November 3, motion to approve the Tribal Council 2014 Manning Document to Per Contract. 2014 Minutes of October 20, 2014. Second WinnaVegas Casino Hotel Resort Second by Darwin Snyder. Blackhawk Community Center by Charles Aldrich. Convention Center Motion passed by unanimous consent Conference Room Motion passed by unanimous con- (7-0-0). sent (5-0-0) TRIBAL COUNCIL MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a TRIBAL COUNCIL MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a IN ATTENDANCE motion to approve the revision to the IN ATTENDANCE motion to approve the Tribal Council John Blackhawk, Chairman Management Manning Document to re- John Blackhawk, Chairman Minutes of October 27, 2014. Second Darwin Snyder, Vice Chairman fl ect the salary adjustment of the Hotel Darwin Snyder, Vice Chairman by Lawrence Payer. Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Manager. Second by Travis Mallory. Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Motion passed by unanimous con- Thomas E. Snowball, Sr., Treasurer Motion passed by unanimous consent Carol A. Snow sent (5-0-0) Randy Redpath (7-0-0). Pat Greyhair MOTION: Charles Aldrich made a Jackie Tripp MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a mo- Phyllis Ware motion to approve the Tribal Council Anthony Earth tion to Table the rest of the Management Tony Wood Minutes of October 29, 2014. Second Travis Morgan Salary Adjustments until further notice. Fay Houghton by Lawrence Payer. Charles W. Aldrich Second by Travis Mallory. Leon Rozeboom Motion passed by unanimous con- Deana Whistler Motion passed by unanimous consent Charles W. Aldrich sent (5-0-0) Darla LaPointe (7-0-0). Mona Zuffante CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFI- Mark Aldrich MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- Brad Knepper CER REPORT: Travis Mallory tion to approve the revision to the Food Darla LaPointe Tribal Housing Program. Lawrence Payer & Beverage Manager Job Description. Anthony Earth -Updates on current tenants, waiting TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT Second by Darwin Snyder. Randy Redpath list and payment history. Morgan F. Earth, Sick Leave VOTE: YES (6) CA, LH, DL, LP, TS, Travis Mallory Enrollment Department. DS NO (0) ABSTAIN (1) TM Jerome LaPointe, Sr. -Discussion on New Applicants and CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John Motion passed. Bernard Littlegeorge Early Release of Minor Trust Funds. Blackhawk called the meeting to order Chairman Blackhawk recessed the Lawrence Payer Personnel Department. at 9:35 a.m.. meeting at 12:30 p.m.. Ricky Jacob -New Personnel Offi cer hired, Patricia OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Vice Chairman Snyder reconvened the Russ Sommerfeld Medina; start date November 3, 2014. Thomas E. Snowball, Sr.. meeting at 1:00 p.m.. Richard Boring (John Blackhawk in at 9:17 a.m.; AGENDA: Treasurer’s Report. (DS, LH, TS, CA, DL, TM, LP) Lee Schmidt assumes the Chair) Gaming Commission. Louis LaRose MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a -September 2014 Financial Report: TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT motion to adopt Resolution #15-08; ap- motion to adopt the Agenda as amended. Presentation. Morgan F. Earth, Sick Leave prove the enrollment into the Winnebago Second by Darla LaPointe. MOTION: Charles Aldrich made a Thomas E. Snowball, Sr., Sick Leave Tribe of Nebraska for Lihanna Rose Motion passed by unanimous consent motion to accept the Gaming Commis- Kearnes, Elijah Harold Payer-Escamilla, (7-0-0). sion September 2014 Financial Report CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Nikelye Finn Schuttpelz, Evandra Rose WinnaVegas Casino Hotel Resort. as presented. Second by Lawrence Payer. Darwin Snyder called the meeting to Sheridan, Osi Chris Earth, Xailei Sky -Draft September 2014 Financial Motion passed by unanimous consent order at 9:08 a.m.. Harden, Cody Michael Rose, Marquel Al- Report: Presentation. (6-0-0). OPENING PRAYER: Offered by bert WhiteEyes and Angeline Shanowat. MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a Chief Financial Offi cer Report. Charles W. Aldrich. Second by Charles Aldrich. motion to accept the WinnaVegas Ca- -Tribal September 2014 Financial AGENDA: Regular Monthly Meeting. Motion passed by unanimous con- sino Hotel Resort Draft September 2014 Report: Presentation. sent (6-0-0). Financial Report as presented. Second MOTION: Charles Aldrich made a mo- MOTION: Charles Aldrich made a MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a by Thomas Snowball. tion to accept the Tribal September 2014 motion to adopt the Agenda as amended. motion to approve the Early Release Motion passed by unanimous consent Financial Report as presented. Second Second by Louis Houghton. of Minor Trust Funds for Jae D. Payer, (7-0-0). by Louis Houghton. Motion passed by unanimous consent Ruben Buchanan and Colee Brown. -Management Items: Discussion on Motion passed by unanimous consent (5-0-0). Second by Travis Mallory. Vehicle Giveaway/Manning Documents/ (6-0-0). MINUTES: October 6, 8, 16, 20, 27 & Motion passed by unanimous con- Job Descriptions. Tribal Member/Entity Financial Re- 29, 2014. sent (6-0-0). (John Blackhawk out at 11:25 a.m.; quests. MOTION: Charles Aldrich made a MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a Darwin Snyder assumes the Chair) -Discussion. motion to approve the Tribal Council motion to approve the Early Release of MOTION: Louis Houghton made a No Objection to add these items to Minutes of October 6, 2014. Second by Minor Trust Funds for Victoria White- motion to approve the vehicle giveaway the November 3, 2014 Regular Meeting Lawrence Payer. wing, per school related expenses. Sec- for a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lar- Agenda. Motion passed by unanimous consent ond by Travis Mallory. edo on December 20, 2014. Second by Senior Housing Improvement Pro- (5-0-0) Motion passed by unanimous con- Charles Aldrich. gram. MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a sent (6-0-0). Motion passed by unanimous consent -Update on Assistance. motion to approve the Tribal Council Day To Day Operations. (6-0-0). ADJOURN: Minutes of October 8, 2014. Second by -Updates on issues taken care of on MOTION: Louis Houghton made MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a Darla LaPointe. a daily basis. a motion to approve the revised Hotel motion to adjourn at 2:42 p.m.. Second Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a Housekeeping Manning Document and by Travis Mallory. (5-0-0) motion to accept the Chief Administra- Job Descriptions as presented. Second Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a tive Offi cer Report as presented. Second by Darla LaPointe. (6-0-0). motion to approve the Tribal Council by Louis Houghton. Motion passed by unanimous consent Minutes of October 16, 2014. Second by Motion passed by unanimous con- (6-0-0). Respectfully Submitted, Travis Mallory. sent (6-0-0). (John Blackhawk in at 11:47 a.m.; Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Motion passed by unanimous consent assumes the Chair) Winnebago Tribal Council (5-0-0) Con’t. on page 9 ... MOTION: Travis Mallory made a mo- Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 20, 2014 — Page 9 Winnebago Tribal Council Minutes

... Minutes Con’t. from page 8 tion. MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a motion to approve the new Job Descrip- NEW BUSINESS: tion for the Project Coordinator for the Winnebago Tribal Court. CDC-Comprehensive Approach to Good -Christmas Bazaar Request: Discus- Health and Wellness in Indian Country sion. Grant; further, the wage grade to stay MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a within grant specifi cations. Second by motion to approve the Winnebago Tribal Darla LaPointe. Court request to send out solicitation Motion passed by unanimous consent letters to Tribal Vendors. Second by (5-0-0; Charles Aldrich out). Lawrence Payer. Veterans Day Pow Wow. Motion passed by unanimous consent -Financial Assistance Request: Dis- (6-0-0). cussion. Health Department. MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a Indians Sports Schedule -Project Coordinator Position: Dis- motion to approve three thousand three cussion on a New Job Description. hundred dollars ($3,300.00) for the Vet- Indians Varsity Basketball No Objection to return to this item erans Day Pow Wow; further, funds to 12/22 Wisner-Pilger Tourney (22, 29 & 30) A TBA later in the meeting. be allocated out of the General Support 1/02 Fremont-Bergen Tourney (2 & 3) A TBA Contract Specialist Item. Budget. Second by Darla LaPointe. 1/6 Norfolk Catholic H 8:00 -Grant Proposal: Discussion. Motion passed by unanimous consent 1/9 Laurel-Concord A 8:00 MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a (6-0-0). 1/10 Oakland-Craig H 8:00 motion to adopt Resolution #15-09; ap- State of Nebraska Elections. 1/13 Emerson-Hubbard “Rumble on the Rez” A 8:00 prove the submittal of the Understand- -Discussion on Tribal Endorsements. 1/16 Wynot H 8:00 ing Trauma Leads to Wellness Project MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a 1/20 Ponca “Battle of the Indians” A 8:00 Grant Proposal. Second by Darwin motion to state the Winnebago Tribal Snyder. Council endorses Dave Domina for the Lady Indians Varsity Basketball Motion passed by unanimous consent Nebraska Senate Seat and Chuck Hasse- 12/22 Wisner-Pilger Tourney (22, 29 & 30) A TBA (6-0-0). brook as the Nebraska Governor. Second 1/02 Pierce A 6:30 Land Management Report. by Travis Mallory. 1/6 Norfolk Catholic H 6:00 -Agricultural Leases/Tribal Timber Motion passed by unanimous consent 1/9 Laurel-Concord A 6:15 Sale: Discussion. (6-0-0). 1/10 Oakland-Craig H 6:00 MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a Jesus Out Savior Lutheran Church 1/13 Emerson-Hubbard “Rumble on the Rez” A 6:15 motion to adopt Resolution #15-10; ap- and School. 1/15 GACC (West Point CC) H 6:00 prove the Tim Stewart Agricultural Lease -Discussion on the Nebraska District 1/16 Wynot H 6:15 on Tribal Land in Woodbury County of the Lutheran Church and Winnebago 1/20 Ponca “Battle of the Indians” A 6:15 contiguous with the WinnaVegas Casino Tribe of Nebraska Partnership. Resort Property. Second by Lawrence No action required. Indians Junior High Basketball Payer. Liberty National Bank. 1/12 Wakefi eld A 3:00 VOTE: YES (3) LH, LP, DS -3rd Quarter 2014 Tribal Investment 1/15 Macy H 4:30 NO (2) DL, TM ABSTAIN (1) CA Report: Presentation. 1/22 Bancroft-Rosalie H 5:00 Motion passed. (Darwin Snyder excused at 12:13 p.m.) 1/24 Bancroft-Rosalie Tourney A 9:00 MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a MOTION: Travis Mallory made a mo- motion to Reject the Tim Stewart Agri- tion to accept the Liberty National Bank’s Lady Indians Junior High Basketball cultural Lease Bid on the Jensen-Frey 3rd Quarter 2014 Tribal Investment 1/12 Walthill H 3:00 Purchase Property. Second by Lawrence Report as presented. Second by Louis 1/15 Macy H 3:30 Payer. Houghton. 1/19 Homer H 3:00 Motion passed by unanimous consent Motion passed by unanimous consent 1/22 Bancroft-Rosalie H 4:00 (6-0-0). (5-0-0). 1/24 Bancroft-Rosalie Tourney A 9:00 MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a Tribal Member Item. motion to adopt Resolution #15-11; -Bernard Littlegeorge: Personal Issue; authorize the Bureau of Indian Affairs discussion. to add more walnut trees to the Tribal No action taken. Land Timber Sale; further, request the FOR THE RECORD: Vice Chairman Winnebago Vocabulary BIA to acquire appraisals and proceed Snyder attending the EPA’s Regional with advertising the sale. Second by Tribal Operations Committee Meeting “First Words I learned” Travis Mallory. on November 11-14, 2014 in Kansas Motion passed by unanimous consent City, KS. Mother ...... Na Nee (6-0-0). Father ...... Jda Gee -Update on a Private Land Sale. ADJOURN: God ...... Mah oonah MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a MOTION: Louis Houghton made a Whiteman ...... Mi Xa da motion to accept the Land Manage- motion to adjourn at 12:35 p.m.. Second Head ...... Nah su dah ment Report as presented. Second by by Lawrence Payer. Nose ...... Pah dah Lawrence Payer. Motion passed by unanimous consent Deer ...... Cha Motion passed by unanimous consent (5-0-0). Bear ...... Hoonch (6-0-0). Rump ...... Sheench da Health Department. (con’t.) Respectfully Submitted, Belly ...... Nee xa da -Project Coordinator Position: Fur- Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary ther discussion on a New Job Descrip- Winnebago Tribal Council Page 10— Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 20, 2014 Community News Jaji Xete’s Famous Holiday Sugar Cookie Recipe

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