May 29, 2014 Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Hobart’S Storm Water Fees Appeal
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A Section 1B/Oneida Life 2-5A/Local 2B/Environmental Code Talker’s Oneida’s Code 6A/Health 3B/Classified 4B/ 7A/Education Good News What’s Inside medals returned. Talkers honored. 5B/THT 8A/Local 6B/ Local/5A Code Talker 9A/ OBC Forum OCIFS 7B/Minutes Ceremony/8B & 9B 10/Culture 8-9B/Code Talkers 11A/Drums 10B/OTJS 12A-13A/Local 11B-14/Local 14A/State 15B/Sports 15A/National 16B/Events B Section May 29, 2014 Supreme Court refuses to hear Hobart’s storm water fees appeal The Oneida Tribe received notice today the United States Supreme Court denied the Village of Hobart’s Petition seeking review of a Court of Appeals’ decision which determined that the Village lacks authority to assess storm water charges against the Tribe’s trust properties. In February 2010 the Tribe filed a lawsuit in federal district court chal- lenging the Village’s authority to impose storm water charges on tribal trust properties. The Tribe contended the Village lacked jurisdiction to assess the charges, and that the charges constituted illegal taxes. The Village filed a counterclaim against the Tribe, and a claim against the United States alleging that the federal government was responsible for pay- ment of the charges. The district court ruled in favor of the Tribe and the United States, and the Village appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. In October of 2013, the Seventh Circuit upheld the district court’s ruling. The Village of Hobart then sought review by the United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court today denied review. For many years, the Tribe has regu- lated water quality on the Reservation pursuant to tribal and federal law, and worked cooperatively with the Environmental Protection Agency and local governments. Each year, the Tribe spends hundreds of thousands By Nate Wisneski of dollars on water quality programs Kalihwisaks More photos on pages which are directly or indirectly relat- [email protected] 8B & 9B ed to addressing the effects of storm @Nwisneski_Kali water runoff. The Tribe has a broad perspective on water management that incorpo- Rupert Adams, Hudson Doxtator, Rimton Doxtator, rates tribal history, values, culture, and Lloyd Schuyler were center of attention during a cer- economy and wellness as well as the emony that honored their role as Code Talkers during social aspects of the Oneida way of life. The Tribal water resources team World War II on Friday, May 23 at the Oneida Nation effectively implements Oneida Veterans Memorial Wall. Tribe’s Water Quality Standards and In November of last year the four Oneida veterans and Water Resource Ordinance, and seeks their families were honored with the Congressional to achieve fishable and swimmable Medal of Honor in Washington D.C. The Congressional reservation waters. The Oneida Medal of Honor is the highest honor Congress can Environmental, Health and Safety Division have an admirable record of award, gathering information on Reservation Established in 1918, the Code Talker program had water quality. The data collected is more than 400 Native Americans enrolled. It was kept a used for analysis, research, aiding in secret until 1968. habitat improvements, and to ensure “The Oneida language was critical to the work in compliance with Tribal laws and ordi- WWII and it was critical to winning the war,” said U.S. nances. Tribal Chairman, Ed Delgado said, Rep. Reid Ribble during the ceremony. “It was an honor “Today we have achieved another for me to come here today and thank you on behalf of the goal that will allow us to execute our American people to not just the fore families who repre- responsibility as stewards of the land sented the code talkers but the entire Oneida Nation for and sustain our environment for what you’ve done on behalf of our country.” future generations.” Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs John Scocos told the crowd that the Code Talkers hold a special spot in the country’s history. “Many battles in the war may have been lost without the support of the Code Talkers. What these four men did was nothing less than heroic and America is grateful for their service,” he said. “They have our respect, our recognition, and a place in history for their actions and accomplishments. They and their generation made America great and won the freedom the current and future generations will continue to enjoy.” Now, the Friday before Memorial Day will remind Oneida Tribal employees about the important role these four men played in WWII. That day was a paid holiday known as Oneida Day. In December of last year, the Oneida Business Committee past a resolution now call- ing it Oneida Code Talker Day. “This is now known as Oneida Code Talkers Day. It used to be Oneida Day. We are so proud of these people and celebrate them now and forever,” said Oneida Chairman Ed Delgado. • See 2A, Code Talker’s Bios Local 2A (T#ken) • May 29, 2014 www.kalihwisaks.com Oneida Nation Code Talkers’ Biographies Hudson R. Lloyd M. African Middle Eastern and drew for the love of grandpa, who got a little cially proud of coaching Campaign Medal with 4 it. Rupert always upset that Brad knew, a winning team at Van’s Doxtator Schuyler Battle Stars, American enjoyed reading books, Rupert wanted to know Valley. His team of Defense Service Medal, when he was in the ser- how Brad knew. When women ballplayers were Hudson R. Doxtator Lloyd M. Schuyler was Korean Service Medal vice his buddies would Brad told him, he told very competitive and was born on January 26, born on February 14th with 5 Bonze Battle invite him to come with Brad that Lloyd wasn’t often victorious, thanks 1918 and was the son of 1922 and was the son of Stars, United Nation them on their free time supposed to talk about to his coaching. It was a Hyson and Martha House Samuel and Ester Service Medal, but mostly he refused to that, we swore not to. good time for everyone Doxtator. He had five sis- (House) Schuyler. Lloyd Meritorious Unit stay in his barracks to Rupert kept his promise when the ladies team ters, Evelyn, Pearl, had three brothers: Commendation, read. for over 50 years. Once took on the old timers on Bertha May, Edith and Edward, Daniel, and Presidential Unit Rupert enjoyed spend- Rupert knew that it was the ball field. Leona and he had one Edwin along with four Citation, the National ing time with his family out than he shared some Family and friends brother, Antone. Hudson sisters: Rebecca, Defense Service Medal, and was always studding of his stories of being a were important to has one son, Kevin and Elizabeth, Mildred, and and the Army the bible. He was one of code talker with his fam- Rimton and he enjoyed one daughter, Mary Jane. Delphine. Lloyd had Occupation Medal. the first charter members ily. Rupert was never spending time visiting Hudson married Rosie four daughters, Lana, of the Robert Cornelius boastful about being a and reminiscing about Schuyler and together Delphine, Rosie, and Rupert S. V.F.W. in Oneida. code talker, that’s just the the good old days. Like they owned and operated Kay Kay. He was mar- Rupert joined the mili- kind of man he was, the other comrades who Rosie’s Bar in Oneida for ried to Pauline Jourdan. Adams tary and served for 5 quiet, honest and a man were Code Talkers, many years. Many of the Lloyd was very fondly years and 28 days during of his word. Rimton did not speak of old timers remember remembered by many as Rupert S. Adams was World War II. He served his heroic actions in the Friday fish fries at Anoki, which in his born on February 6, 1919 in Naples-Foggia, Africa Rimton L. war, he honored and Rosie’s, wedding dances, native language means and was the son of and Po Valley in the respected the code. anniversary parties, muskrat. It was a nick- Samuel and Viola BTRY A 527 FA BN. Doxtator Rimton served four birthday parties and name he received as a (Archiquette) Adams. As a serviceman years with the Army many other events at teasing gesture by his Rupert he had 2 sisters, Rupert was awarded 1 Rimton L. Doxtator National Guard, Rosie’s. Hudson and friends. Anoki was also a Nathalie Adams and Service Stripe, 4 was born on May 13th, Company E 113th Rosie were known to native speaker of the Francis (Adams) Overseas Service Bars, 1920 and was the son of Infantry Division. He almost all of Oneida. Oneida Language Cornelius. Rupert mar- American Defense Chauncey and Emma was stationed in Algiers, As a young man, Program and took great ried Cecelia Mae Ribbon, American (King) Doxtator. Rimton Africa, and Italy. Rimton Hudson joined the pride in having main- Skenandore and together Theater Ribbon, had two brothers: Pete served during World War United States Army and tained his language and they had 6 children. European African- and Pemerton along with II where he was wounded achieved the rank of passing it on to the young Their sons are Ronald Middle Eastern Theater seven sisters: Rebecca, and received a Purple Corporal. During his 12 Oneida whom never had and Gary Adams and Ribbon, 3 Bronze Stars, Bell May, Priscilla, Heart for his service. years of service he the opportunity to learn it their daughters are Good Conduct Medal, Marena, Melinda, The Purple Heart is served in WWII and was at home. Anoki taught Barbara Skenandore, American Defense Pauline, and Blanche.