Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume XXXIX, Number III, Saturday, February 5, 2011 Local Organizations Host Winter Teen Dance

BBagoago BBits…its…

Terry aka “T Bone” Medina was a chaper- one at the recent Winter Teen Dance.

A group of local organizations hosted a much needed Winter Teen Dance last weekend on the Winnebago Indian Reservation. The group’s pitched in their resources and personnel to treat local teen’s to an old fashioned record dance, well not records, but the music was good. Dance attendees danced the night away, and played a number of games and were able to win prizes if their dancing skillz measured up. Here a group of the girls participating in the Dance showed off their smiles and sheded some cabin fever. Senecas’ long, tragic history…

The Winnebago Reservation joined the rest Effort to protect sovereignty must be viewed against backdrop of injustices of the Nation last week with soaring gas prices, reaching the $3 mark. By Keith R. Burich ing in Western New York is merely the statistics are startling and dishearten- Special to the News latest chapter in the long, often sordid, ing. Indians have a higher mortality rate, and always tragic history of Indian and including among infants, have a shorter The Seneca Nation of Indians has em- white relations. life expectancy and are more likely to die barked on a campaign to tell its side of Indians have been driven off their from cancer, heart disease and alcohol the story over taxation, casinos, sover- lands, herded onto reservations, de- abuse than the general population. On eignty and treaty rights and obligations. prived of their ability to sustain them- some of the more isolated, Western res- The nation’s new president, Rob Porter, selves and their way of life, stripped of ervations, unemployment can reach 50 has even set out on a goodwill tour of their languages and cultures, denied percent to 60 percent, and The Buffalo Creighton University and HCI partnered local and state political and business their right to practice their religions News has recently reported that Indians again this year to provide FREE tax leaders. and, when they resisted, subjected to are the poorest people in America. service to those tribal members wanting The Senecas are trying to explain that warfare that in any other instance would Government policies have made the extra help. Here are the Creighton the rights they claim are guaranteed in be considered genocide. matters worse. Shipping children off students after they enjoyed some Ndn treaties and that those treaties are invio- The numbers don’t lie. The North to boarding schools to be Christianized Tacos with Father Dave and the Red Life late and protected by the “supremacy” Youth Group. American indigenous population in and civilized, or relocating families to clause of the U. S. Constitution. They 1492 was between 15 million and 18 cities far from reservations, created could also point out how their exemp- million. It was less than 250,000 by generations of children who, to bor- tion from state taxes came in exchange 1900. The fi rst peoples of this country row a popular Indian metaphor, were for millions of acres of land—an exemp- were on the verge of extinction by the neither wolf nor dog, neither white nor tion that was really no different than early 20th century. The removal of In- Indian. Alone and lonely, desperate and the tax breaks and subsidies granted dians from their ancestral territories to despairing, they all too often succumbed developers for building condos on the reservations resulted in the loss of land to the self-destructive behaviors that waterfront, rehabilitating buildings, and the disintegration of social, political, have ravaged Indian communities for keeping businesses downtown or luring economic and family structures that left generations. businesses from one town to another. tribes in a perpetual state of dependency In Western New York, the Senecas However, there is far more to their and vulnerable to the whiskey and wiles have enjoyed a revival due largely to story than broken treaties and promis- of the white man. casino revenues and their tax-free ciga- es—a story that the government and the Although the days of warfare, remov- rette and gasoline enterprises, but that A tough winter is once again hitting the American public would like to dismiss or al and epidemics sweeping through their prosperity is only recent and came only Winnebago Indian Reservation, a wel- forget. The determination of the Senecas populations ended long ago, the trauma after they were robbed of millions of comed site to most people is Denbone to jealously and zealously protect their arriving in his front end loader to scoop of the past was transmitted along gen- acres of land and, thus, their ability to them out. sovereignty and independence must erational lines in the form of new and sustain themselves and their language, be understood against the backdrop of just as deadly epidemics: alcohol and culture and independence. A few de- the injustices they and all Indians have meth, teenage pregnancy and sui- endured for 400 years. The story unfold- cide, diabetes and heart disease. The Con’t. on page 5...

Indianz.com… Echo Hawk decision allows ouster of dozens from San Pasqual Band

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 “The Assistant Secretary’s thorough fi nally acted to correct its mistake.” Assistant Secretary Larry Echo Hawk and well-reasoned decision vindicates About 60 of Alto’s descendants will has issued a decision in a membership the tribe’s continuing opposition to the be disenrolled from the tribe. dispute within the San Pasqual Band of Bureau’s enrollment of Marcus Alto’s Get the Story: Mission Indians of California. descendants,” tribal spokesperson Al- Ruling ousts 60 from San Pasqual Echo Hawk ruled that descendants len Lawso told The San Diego Union band (The San Diego Union Tribune of Marcus Alto Sr. don’t have enough Tribune. “Nothing is more important to 2/1) San Pasqual blood to qualify for mem- the exercise of tribal sovereignty than a For these and more stories from bership. Alto was adopted into the tribe tribe’s right to defi ne its own member- around Indian Country visit us at www. The Rez Car’s boys perform their fi rst oil in 1907. ship. After 20 years the Bureau has indianz.com. change. Call up Dubbz or Donald at 878- 4210 for an appointment. “More than just cars, Rez Cars!” Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, February 5, 2011 I Was Thinking

where always small and instead the Getting just enough gaming money Thoughts from the Tortoise… by Lance Morgan money was put to developing our tribe allowed us to grow, but since nothing socially and economically. was easy we had to evolve, learn and When gaming happened, dozens of Since gaming started the Win- be creative. As a tribe and community, tribes went from poor to rich practi- nebago Tribe has bought thousands we are light years ahead of where we cally overnight. I like it for these tribes, of acres of land, started our own col- were just 20 years ago. Our natural but sometimes they didn’t do the little lege, expanded the gaming operation creativity and intelligence has fi nally things you need to sustain success. twice, started two more casino’s in met real opportunity. We don’t blame I worry that some of these tribes will Nebraska, started HCI, developed the the government like we used to. We slip back fairly quickly if their gaming Kelly property, built over 100 housing are the government now and we are revenues were lost. units, developed the Ho-Chunk Village, taking control of our lives across the These tribes must realize the same built the senior citizens center, got the board and it is refreshing. thing because we get a lot of wealthy hospital built, added two buildings to I know that a lot of us hear about tribes visiting us in Winnebago to the college, built a new community the gaming tribes and their large per learn about how we set up Ho-Chunk, center, added 300 jobs at the Tribe, capita payments and wish we could Inc. and how we work with the Tribe 300 plus at WinnaVegas, 1400 jobs at get in on that action, but if we are to create a better rez. We share all of HCI of which about 200 are local, and honest with ourselves our approach is our documents with the visiting tribes, hundreds of smaller things all designed much more sustainable and in some but only about half of them actually go to create a better community. ways more satisfying. We have a long back and implement some of the steps We got gaming a little less than 20 ways to go and as a people we seem we discuss. years ago—one generation. In less to like to focus on the negative, but if When these tribes would visit I than one generation we have com- you think about it our tribe has been would often wish HCI had some of that pletely changed the community and having things taken from it since the big gaming money to help grow our created opportunities for our young 1830’s and the fi rst treaty. Our recent business. But now that I look back people that our grandparents wouldn’t growth economically and socially is on it, I think our slow Tortoise like have dreamed possible. We have In- the turning point and for the fi rst time approach might have been good for us. dian lawyers, accountants, nurses, in 180 years, we are going the other I visit a lot of tribes in my job and The Winnebago Tribe got just government leaders, teachers, busi- direction and I for one like it! some are obviously wealthy from gam- enough gaming money to take control ness people, professors, managers, ing and some never really got much of our own destiny, but not enough to and lots of other professions previously Contact me at [email protected] gaming revenue and are still strug- make things too easy. Our per caps gling with developing their economies. held by outsiders. Winnebago High High School Honor 5th Grade News School… Rolls Second Quarter This past December, the fi fth graders took their second round of MAP testing for this school year. As a grade, we had many students who met or beat their goal Superior Honor Roll Semester High Second Quarter Superior Honor Roll on the test. Many students beat their old score out of the water! Mr. Pfi ster and S chool Alyssa Bass Mrs. Anderson are very proud of the fi fth graders and their hard work so far this Alyssa Bass Marquel Harlan year. The following students met or exceeded their goal on the winter MAP test. Cherish Mallory Cherish Mallory Rocia Rios Jeremy Merrick MAP Math MAP Reading Sky Morgan Sky Morgan Laila Blackfi sh Laila Blackfi sh Marquel Harlan Rocina Rios Kalvin ChiefEagle Caden Cleveland Jeremy Merrick Manape Cleveland Manape Cleveland Second Quarter Honor Roll Jaylen Davidson Joe DeCora Honor Roll Semester Alyssa Bass Jeremy Merrick Andrew CloudEagle Kileaha Hancock Cayetana Hansen Kylee Colombe Jessica Bass Sky Morgan Gregory Neff Cayetana Hansen Markeis Lovejoy Marquel Harlan Gregory Bass III Rocia Rios Gregory Bass III Nakiah Kearnes Russell Morrison Jason Lawrence William Bird Christian Roberts Jeremy Merrick Bethani Redhorn Markeis Lovejoy Ravyn Kearnes-Loera Andrew CloudEagle Trisha Ross Sky Morgan Rocina Rios Garrett Marr Nick Painter Marquel Harlan Darnell Smith Darnell Smith Trisha Ross Russell Morrison Evah Appleton Winona LaPointe Marissa Thomas Justis WolfLeader Alyssa Bass Alex Flanders Shatecia Thomas Jason Lawrence Alyssa Wolfe Treivan Bear Jessica Bass Joseph Wolfe Maurice Scott Cherish Mallory Justis WolfLeader Trey Blackhawk Jaxon Bearskin Deonna Harris Jara Whitewater-Whiteeyes Dacia Gorrin William Bird Sonny Springer Deryus Merrick Zachary Hansen Winona LaPointe Jonna Price Jonna Price Junior High Honor Cherish Mallory Cela Payer Evah Appleton Ivory Blackbird Marissa Thomas Christian Roberts Rolls: Ezekiel Walker Justice Frenchman Keli Warrior Jeffery Thomas Laura Neff Laura Neff Megan Chamberlain Superior Semester Honor Roll Ezekiel Walker Junior High Honor Adavia Harlan Community Conversation #4 Semester Honor Roll Rolls Trenyn Bear Who: Parents, Community Members, Local Business, Teachers Samantha Beets What: Discuss issues affecting our youth and what we can do to help Superior Honor Roll When: February 9th at 4:30PM Second Quarter Illeana Frenchman Where: Winnebago Public School Lunchroom Samantha Beets Nebraska Frenchman Why: Why Not??? Adavia Harlan Adavia Harlan Skylar Kennedy Jaralyn Kelsey ***Snacks, door prizes, t-shirts, child care provided *** Taya Marr Skylar Kennedy Need more info? Contact Brenda Waugh [email protected] or 402-878-2224 Cade Lee Second Quarter Honor Roll Taya Marr Shonna Aldrich Skylar Kennedy Jae Payer New From LPTC… Trenyn Bear Cade Lee Shaya Porter Samantha Beets Deans List Taya Marr Cory Cleveland Teisha Snyder Little Priest Tribal College is proud to announce the students who made the Jae Payer Illeana Frenchman Kadge Thomas Dean’s List for the fall semester 2010: Keri Bass, Qiara Bass, Garry Fierro, Wil- Teisha Snyder Nebraska Frenchman Kryssa Wolfe lard Freemont, Jr., Bridgette Galloway, Caressa LaMere, Emily Taversie, Jessica Christina Springer Adavia Harlan Douglas Zach Stout and Lisa Suniga. Congratulations to all of them for their achievement. Kryssa Wolfe Jaralyn Kelesy Douglas Zach

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Offi ce Manager Phone: 402-878-2272 Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, February 5, 2011 — Page 3 In My Opinion Letter to the Editor… JESUS OUR SAVIOR “American Sign Language Class” teaching endorsement.” Pastor Ricky Jacob What do you all think about making LUTHERAN OUTREACH An article in a newspaper a few year ASL available to all students at Win- to me to describe one who is suffering ago: “Nebraska students should have nebago Public, St. Augustines and Head “Unfailing Love” from one addiction or another: the opportunity to learn sign language, Start? Give the students a chance to Recently I read a song of the Hebrew “Some were fools through their sinful just as they do Spanish, French, or learn a valuable skill. people that I touched my heart. The ways, and because of their iniquities German, the State Board of Education I believe that ASL will be more useful psalm or song is one of ultimate praise suffered affliction; they loathed any decided Wednesday. than the other world languages. They and thankgiving. Yet it refl ects on the kind of food, and they drew near to the The board voted unanimously to will get more jobs with ASL. This will despair that one often fi nds himself or gates of death. recognize American Sign Language as help to improve the Hocak kids educa- herself in. The song writer has come to Then they cried to the Lord in their a course for which students can earn tion. I hope no onbe denies them this the understand that the reason for one’s trouble, and he delivered them from world language credit. chance to learn. So what do you all think lot in life is due to his rebellion and his their distress. He sent out his word Forty-one other states, among them about this? disregarding the advice of his Creator. and healed them, and delivered them Iowa, recognize ASL as a language Some information: It is not the Creator’s fault for the from their destruction. Let them thank worthy of school credit. The issue has Modern Signs Press, Inc. suffering that he endures. Instead the the Lord for his steadfast love, for his stalled in the Nebraska Legislature, www.modernsignspress.com suffer is a blessing that Mauna intends wondrous works to the children of men! leading state education offi cials to move phone: 562-596-8548 to work for one’s own good. Thank God And let them offer sacrifi ces of thanks- forward on their own. for suffering in my life since when I have giving, and tell of his deeds in songs of The Department of Education will Thanks, cried out in my helplessness, and con- joy!” [Psalm 107:17-22 ESV] inform school districts about it’s rec- Pat Greyhair tinue to do so on a daily basis, He has If you fi nd yourself or a friend in this ognition of ASL and establish an ASL Ma Xi ska gah delivered me. The song goes like this: “Some sat in darkness and in the predictament there is hope. It begins shadow of death, prisoners in affl ic- with crying out to the Lord. “Lord have Taking Control of Your Finances By Jeremy Stabb tion and in irons, for they had rebelled mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have against the words of God, and spurned mercy!” Once again God’s unfailing love Ho-Chunk Community Development land Trails. Understanding how your the counsel of the Most High. So he will deliver from destruction. Paul un- Corporation is partnering with the Con- credit works is very benefi cial in making bowed their hearts down with hard la- derstood this love since he at one time sumer Credit Counseling of the Center healthy fi nancial decisions to assist you bor; they fell down, with none to help. found himself overwhelmed by his sin. for Siouxland to bring our community in meeting your fi nancial goals. Then they cried to the Lord in their He wrote: a credit counseling workshop. This Follow up credit coaching will be trouble, and he delivered them from “Love is patient and kind; love does workshop will help consumers who have available through HCCDC commercial their distress. He brought them out of not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or experienced credit problems in the past, manager, Jeremy Staab and the Con- darkness and the shadow of death, and rude. It does not insist on its own way; plan ways to improve and strengthen sumer Credit Counseling. burst their bonds apart. Let them thank it is not irritable or resentful; it does not their credit standing. The one day work- the Lord for his steadfast love, for his rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with shop will cover how to manage debt, Tips to Improve Your Credit: wondrous works to the children of men! the truth. Love bears all things, believes reviewing and understand your credit 1. Check Your Credit Report: For he shatters the doors of bronze and all things, hopes all things, endures all report, credit building and rebuilding, The fi rst step to improving your credit cuts in two the bars of iron.” [Psalm things.” [1st Corinthians 13:4-7 ESV] credit cards and other loans, as well as is fi nding out where you currently stand. 107:10-16 ESV] God’s love is not vindictive, punitive touch on home buying. Reviewing your credit reports from God’s steadfast or unfailing love frees or abusive. God is ready and willing to If you have an interest in establish- each major credit agency will help you us from our guilt and shame. There is forgive and to forget. He offers us free- ing and preserving your credit worthi- see what type of plan you will need to a way out of our trouble and distress. dom from our sin. He empowers us to ness and credit score, you will not want implement to improve your credit. You The song writer continues and seems sing songs of joy! to miss this informative workshop at can get a free copy of your annual credit Woodland Trails, 509 Ho-Chunk Plaza report at www.annualcreditreport.com North, Winnebago on February 12th at 10:00 until 12:00 P.M. This will be 2. Fix Any Credit Report Discrepan- open to the public for free. All we ask is cies: that you register by February 8th with It’s important to identify and fi x any In Loving Memory… HCCDC so that we may have enough errors in your credit report. These er- Collin C. Cox worked various jobs until graduating materials for all the participants. Also rors will severely damage your credit from nursing school. He became a Consumer Credit Counseling has of- if not properly dealt with. Each credit WINNEBAGO, Neb. -- Collin Clark certifi ed nursing assistant and worked fered to provide participants with a agency makes it fairly simple to report Cox, 52, of Winnebago died Sat- in nursing homes. copy of their credit report and score discrepancies. urday, January 29, 2011, at IHS He was married to his common law from Trans Union. Participants want- 3. Create a Budget and Pay Bills on Hospital in Winnebago following a wife, Teresa Cooper on April 6, 2010, ing a free credit report and credit score Time: three-year battle with liver cancer. at the Ho-Chunk Center. from Consumer Credit Counseling will The most basic way to improve your Services were held on Wednesday He was a member of the Native need to complete an authorization form credit is to stick to a budget and pay at the Ho-Chunk Center in Win- American Church. and submit it along with a copy of your ALL of your bills on time. Consistency in nebago, with Bernard Little George Survivors include two sons, Mat- photo ID to Jeremy Staab, Commercial fulfi lling your fi nancial commitments is offi ciating. Burial took place at the thew Anthony Smith and Ian James Manger, of HCCDC. You may contact an essential characteristic of individuals Winnebago Cemetery. Visitation con- Smith; three brothers, James Cox, Mr. Staab at 878-2192 to have a form with great credit. tinued until of service time Wednes- Matthew Cox and Gilbert Cox, all of faxed or you may pick one up at Wood- day, with a prayer service at 1 p.m. Winnebago; three sisters, Winona Wednesday, at the Ho-Chunk Center. (David) Sherman of Macy, Neb., Ce- Arrangements were under the direc- celia Cox of Winnebago, and Eraine tion of Munderloh Funeral Home in Saldana of Winnebago; fi ve nephews; NOTICE Pender, Nebraska. six nieces; and 12 grandchildren. Collin was born December 5, He was preceded in death by his Happy 2nd 1958, in Denver, Colorado. He was parents, Clarence Joseph Cox and TO ALL raised in Denver, where he attended Helen Grace Cox; and a grandchild, Birthday Abraham Lincoln High School in Caleb Thomas Earth. Denver and the Denver Metro School Pallbearers were Leland Cox, Mat- TRIBAL of Nursing from 1984 to 1985. He thew Smith, Robert Mercer, Dallas moved to Winnebago in 1999. He Crossbear, Joe Little George and MEMBERS Francisco Saldana.

You can go In Loving Memory… In Loving Memory… “The moment that you died my Vickie Lynn Walker Snow online and get heart was torn in two, one side fi lled with heartache, the a form for other died with you, I often lie awake at night, when the Life Insurance world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon at my cheeks. Remembering you is easy. I do it www.winnebago- everyday, but missing you is heartache Lahea that never goes away. tribe.com I hold you tightly within my heart RoseKearnes and there you will remain as long as we are apart.” Tribal (author unknown) Happy 17th Birthday Nicholas Lee. Life Insurance February 6th, 2009 Love and miss you always, Mom Nov. 5, 1950 - Feb. 2, 2011 Page 4 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, February 5, 2011 $3.4 Billion Indian Trust Settlement Winnebago Indian News, Saturday,February 5, 2011 — Page 5 Community News

Senecas’ long, tragic history… Con’t. from front page Winnebago Vocabulary cades ago, they suffered from the same of their homes as their land, although poverty and its attendant affl ictions as guaranteed by treaty, was inundated Don’t you just love the Winnebago words from the HoChunk Renaissance tribes on other reservations, and from with the waters of the reservoir created Project? the same heavy-handed and clumsy ef- by the Kinzua Dam, while at the same We’ll here are some more, from my little blue book that was published by forts at forced assimilation. time the Tuscarora Indians in Lewiston the Winnebago Tribal Council, and printed by me, well Nebraska Tri-Tribal For example, the Thomas Indian lost a good portion of their reservation Graphics, about 25 years ago. School on the Cattaraugus Reservation to the New York Power Authority. was not closed until 1957, long after The losses suffered by the Seneca and (Patrick says these words were compiled, recorded, and translated by Andy most other Indian boarding schools were other New York tribes are often forgotten Thundercould and Jerry Russell. None of the aforementioned people listed, shuttered, and only after thousands of or obscured by economic and constitu- Pat says were involved with the publishing of this booklet and accompanying Indian children from across the state tional issues. There are other facts that cassette tape). were taken from their homes, sometimes get lost, including the fact that Indians as infants, placed in the care of strang- pay taxes like the rest of us. They pay So, here we go again. ers and alienated from their language, federal income taxes, Social Security culture and families. When they were and Medicare taxes, and if they work Hair ...... Nah ju dah released, often at the age of 21, they and live or shop off the reservation, they Eyelash ...... Hi sheha hi nah were cast adrift in a world they were not pay state income tax, local property tax- Eyebrow ...... Chay xah hi nah prepared to enter and that was unpre- es and even sales taxes. Furthermore, Throat ...... Doch dan pared to accept them. The end results the state takes 25 percent off the top of Neck ...... Cha shay dah of this education for assimilation were their casino revenues, which amounts Chin ...... Hee dob dah broken homes, broken families and to more than $100 million per year, and Tooth ...... Hee dah broken lives. that brings us back to the question of Forehead ...... Pay dah The Thomas Indian School was a taxation. Rump ...... Sheench da product of the destructive forces of The Senecas claim that the same Buf- Temple ...... Nu xuch dah removal that created generations of falo Creek Treaty of 1842 that defrauded Yellow ...... Zee orphaned, abandoned and neglected them of 80,000 acres of prime real Gray ...... Xoch children. The Seneca and other Iroquois estate exempted them “from all taxes, Green ...... Cho tribes are generally not associated with and assessments for roads, highways Thief ...... W amah noo kay removal since they retained some of or any other purpose.” Their opponents their ancestral lands. Unfortunately, cry foul, claiming that it gives them an that did not save them from the trauma unfair advantage in the cigarette and associated with removal, including gasoline trade. However, the fact re- poverty, disease, starvation, population mains that the tax exemption Indians loss, alcohol abuse and suicide. claim by treaty is nothing more, and in Masthead Scene The removal of the Seneca and other fact certainly far less, than the billions Winnebago is being hit hard again this winter with the snow, ice, & Iroquois tribes began in earnest with of dollars of tax exemptions and sub- high winds. School has been called off for most of the past two weeks Gen. John Sullivan’s campaign in 1779 sidies routinely granted to businesses in and around the Rez. But, standing strong are the residents of the that destroyed villages, crops and food like Bass Pro in exchange for dubious HoChunk Village Statue Garden. The twelve Clans & the recent addi- stores along the Genesee River and promises of economic stimulation and tion of the Praying Chief stand strong throughout it all. drove the Senecas west to the Buffalo for which the taxpayers of New York are Creek territory. When Sullivan’s troops on the hook. However, there is one dif- were done, they left behind an invis- ference: the Seneca and other Indians ible and deadly present: smallpox. The have paid dearly and tragically for their combination of warfare, starvation and rights. disease decimated the native population There is more than just a little irony of New York. The Seneca tribe alone to all of this. For 400 years, Indians have would lose nearly 50 percent of its popu- been told to learn the white man’s lan- lation. So bad were conditions on the guage, live in the white man’s houses, New York reservations that throughout worship the white man’s God and adopt the 19th and into the 20th century, the white man’s values. However, when NATIVE STAR the Senecas would suffer from a higher they fi nally do act like white men by mortality rate than the rest of the popu- asking for rights that are guaranteed lation. The loss of land and population them by treaty and that white business- undermined their social, economic and men take for granted, they are somehow Back By Demand political institutions, and left them in a un-American. self-perpetuating state of dependency. Businessmen are always quick to The Senecas eventually lost nearly all invoke the American traditions of fair of the 4 million acres guaranteed by the play and competition even though, as Serving Breakfast Canandaigua Treaty of 1794. The loss Carl Paladino pointed out in opposing of lands culminated in 1842 with the the Statler bailout, such tax breaks Buffalo Creek Treaty, one of the most and subsidies are inherently unfair. Of fraudulent treaties in the long history course, the Senecas could cut a deal or Monday & Tuesday of fraudulent treaties, that forced the compromise with the state rather than Senecas off the more than 80,000 acres risk a lengthy, expensive and possibly Breakfast Burritos * Sandwiches * Biscuits & Gravy that encompassed most of downtown losing court battle. But if they do, they Buffalo. To be sure, the Seneca and would not only be compromising their other tribes were not forced to sign the sovereignty, they would also be com- Wednesday thru Sunday treaties at gunpoint, but starvation can promising their identity as Seneca, or be just as compelling as a soldier with Iroquois, or indeed, Indians. Full Breakfast a gun. Keith R. Burich, Ph. D., is a profes- The trauma of removal did not end sor of history at Canisius College spe- with the treaties that defrauded them cializing in Native Studies. He has just of their lands in the 18th and 19th completed a book on the Thomas Indian Personal Pan Pizza – ONLY $5.00 centuries. In the 1950s, Senecas on the School on the Cattaraugus Reservation. Allegany Reservation were forced out No Salad Bar Winnebago Public School NOTICE CIGARETTES! Effective immediately, the following Ordinance adopted by the Win- nebago Village Board will be enforced due to increased traffi c & WPS Student Safety. Come on in and Support your Hometown Casino & Grill VILLAGE ORDINANCE; NOW THEREFORE, The Board of Trustees adopts the following ordinance: SECTION 1: The street beginning at the corner of Wilson Avenue and Conser Street proceeding north and joining Osborn Avenue east to Highway 75/77 SHALL BE DESIGNATED “ONE WAY.” SECTION 2: The streets designated in Section 1 shall be designated an “EMERGENCY FIRE LANE” and NO public parking shall be allowed. SECTION 3: The only parking allowed on the streets designated in Section 1 shall be for School Buses and the handicapped designated area. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2011. (Winnebago Public Schools is also asking that all students either Call: 878-2901 dropped off or picked up by parents, PLEASE do so at the South Circle Drive entrance. Effective Immediately) Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, February 5, 2011 Native Star Super Cash Giveaway! Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, February 5, 2011 — Page 7 T J Smith Memorial Page 8 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, February 5, 2011 Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL -Mast Purchase Property: Update on a Lawrence Payer Regular Meeting – comprehensive plan for the area. MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- Darwin Snyder October 18, 2010 -Pow Wow Grounds: Discussion on re- tion to adopt Resolution #11-09; approve Blackhawk Community Center sodding the Arena. the submittal of the HCCDC Grant Pro- IN ATTENDANCE Conference Room posal for the Ho Chunk Village Infra- Carol A. Snow MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- structure Phase II Project Citizen Par- Vivian Thundercloud Tribal Council tion to authorize the re-sodding of the ticipation. Second by Louis Houghton. Gerben Earth John Blackhawk, Chairman Pow Wow Grounds Arena. Second by Motion passed by unanimous consent Pat Madson Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Julie Bassette. (6-0-0). Mona Zuffante Sarah E. Snake, Treasurer Motion passed by unanimous consent Tribal Member Item. Cheryl Painter Julie A. Bassette (6-0-0). -Jacqueline Miller: Housing Assistance Morgan F. Earth Morgan F. Earth -Thunderway Trail Project: Discussion Request; discussion. Anitra Warrior Travis Mallory on the construction award. Mick Armell Lawrence Payer MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion Claudine Farmer MOTION: Sarah Snake made a motion to refer the Jacqueline Miller Hous- Lynne Colombe IN ATTENDANCE to adopt Resolution #11-07; award the ing Assistance Request to the Human Carol A. Snow construction project to HCI Construction Services Department. Second by Sarah CALL TO ORDER: Secretary Louis C. Ruby Bellanger on the Thunderway Trail Project at fi ve Snake. Houghton, Jr. called the meeting to order Claudine Farmer hundred three thousand four hundred Motion passed by unanimous consent at 9:35 a.m.. Fay Houghton twenty six dollars ($503,426.00). Second (6-0-0). Anitra Warrior by Julie Bassette. Advantage Consulting Group. OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Law- John White Motion passed by unanimous consent -Wind Energy Agreement: Discussion. rence Payer. Cheryl Painter (6-0-0). No Objection to Table this item until Karla LaPointe -Old Skelly Station Cleanup: Update. October 19, 2010. AGENDA: Tribal Council Planning. Ron Nohr -Honey Creek Cabin Project: Update. WinnaVegas Casino. No Objection to add Advantage Consult- Leah Hunter -Water Main Improvement Project: Up- -Personnel Issue: Discussion. ing Group to the Agenda. Joyce Moniz date. Department Head Directors. Lorelei DeCora -Senior Citizen Housing Improvement MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion -Physical Resources Department. Carroll Webster, Sr. Project: Update. to go into Executive Session at 11:35 Roads fi nishing up on the Mast Purchase Pete Snowball, Sr. -Head Start Renovations Project: Update. a.m.. Second by Sarah Snake. Property dirt work; fi nishing up on mow- -Armell Bridge Project: Funding received; Motion passed by unanimous consent ing and tree trimming. TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT need design work approved. (6-0-0). EPD staff presently at a conference in Brian Chamberlain, Leave Kansas City. Darwin Snyder, Travel MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- MOTION: Julie Bassette made a mo- (John Blackhawk in at 9:38 a.m.; as- tion to authorize the Chairman to sign tion to come out of Executive Session sumes the Chair. Julie Bassette in at CALL TO ORDER: Secretary Louis C. the Speece Lewis Engineering Agreement at 12:07 p.m.. Second by Sarah Snake. 9:39 a.m.) Houghton, Jr. called the meeting to order on design work for the Armell Bridge Motion passed by unanimous consent Pow Wow Grounds Arena being re- at 9:11 a.m.. Project. Second by Julie Bassette. (6-0-0). sodded. Motion passed by unanimous consent No action taken. Wildlife & Parks: Daily activities. OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Sarah (6-0-0). Treasurer’s Items. Transit: Daily activities. Snake. -Indirect Cost Proposal: Discussion. Construction Management: Daily ac- MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- tivities. AGENDA: Regular Monthly Meeting. tion to accept the Construction Manager MOTION: Julie Bassette made a mo- -Personnel Department. (John Blackhawk in at 9:15 a.m.; as- Report as presented. Second by Louis tion to approve the submittal of the FY No Hire Policy draft in review. sumes the Chair) Houghton. 2010-2011 Indirect Cost Proposal for the Training: Will do one Department at a Motion passed by unanimous consent Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska prepared time. MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- (6-0-0). by Bland & Associates. Second by Louis Day To Day Activities update. tion to adopt the Agenda as amended. Houghton. Need for more offi ce space. Second by Sarah Snake. MOTION: Julie Bassette made a mo- Motion passed by unanimous consent Leave Records, Job Advertisements, Re- Motion passed by unanimous consent tion to approve the Chief Administrative (6-0-0). ports are all computerized. (5-0-0). Offi cer Report as presented. Second by -Program Unmet Needs: Discussion. Motor Vehicle Reports: Questions wheth- Travis Mallory. er our Insurance Companies should do OLD BUSINESS: Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion this requirement. Five Signatures. (6-0-0). to authorize Tribal funding on Unmet Need more open communication between -Travel Authorization: Leah Hunter; Needs for the Hope Chunk Hope Program the Tribal Council and Departments. Energy Program Review Conference, NEW BUSINESS: in the amount of one hundred sixty four -Contract Specialist Offi ce. Denver, CO. Land Management Report. thousand fi ve hundred six dollars and Working on completing program budgets -Agriculture Lease: Discussion. forty one cents ($164,506.41); for the and grants. MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- Personnel Offi ce in the amount of eleven All staff need to abide by Tribal Policies tion to ratify the Five Signature approv- MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- thousand six hundred twenty fi ve dollars & Procedures. ing travel for Leah Hunter to attend the tion to adopt Resolution #11-08; approve ($11,625.00); for the Physical Resources Assistant to come on board soon. Energy Program Review Conference in the Agriculture Lease for Clinton Dunn. Department in the amount of eight thou- -Health Department. Denver, CO on October 25-29, 2010. Second by Travis Mallory. sand four hundred fi fty three dollars Flu shots being dispensed in the schools Second by Travis Mallory. Motion passed by unanimous consent ($8,453.00). Second by Louis Houghton. this week; with parents permission. Motion passed by unanimous consent (6-0-0). Motion passed by unanimous consent Whirling Thunder Program having dif- (5-0-0) No Objection to accept the Land Manage- (6-0-0). ferent Presenters each week on diabetes CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ment Report as presented. -WinnaVegas Casino: update on the awareness. REPORT: Animal Control Services. upcoming September 2010 Financial Dental now doing adult braces. Tribal Organization Chart. -Signed an Agreement with the Omaha Report. -Finance Department. -Scheduled for approval October 20. Tribe; to begin a sweep immediately. Tribal Member Item. Still receiving Purchase Orders for last Tribal Council Planning Meeting. -Richard Walker: Emergency Travel fi scal year. -Scheduled for October 20; Department MOTION: Sarah Snake made a motion Funds Request; discussion. Budget modifi cations can still be turned Head Directors to give their reports. to schedule a meeting with all entities No action taken. in. Day to Day Operations. involved with Animal Control Services General discussion on conferences, Need to increase the staff by one position. -Updates. as soon as possible. Second by Julie meetings, grants/grant writers and el- (Brian Chamberlain in at 10:26 a.m.) (Julie Bassette in at 9:21 a.m.) Bassette. der’s concerns. Indirect Cost Proposal being submitted Human Services Department Director. Motion passed by unanimous consent No action required. at 8.7%. -Reimbursement of Travel Payment: (6-0-0). -Human Services Department. Discussion. Iowa Commission on Native American ADJOURN: Focusing on accountability. No Objection for the director to follow Affairs. Promoting family unity, family interac- through with Tribal Policies and Proce- -Tribal Flag/Glass Enclosure Request: MOTION: Julie Bassette made a mo- tion. dures. Discussion. tion to adjourn at 1:17 p.m.. Second by Will use more percentage numbers for Construction Manager Report. Travis Mallory. monthly report statistics. -A.R.R.A. Funding: Tribal Roads Pro- MOTION: Louis Houghton made a mo- Motion passed by unanimous consent Looking at purchasing land for an Infants gram will receive fi ve hundred fi fteen tion to approve the Iowa Commission (6-0-0). Trailer. thousand dollars ($515,000.00). on Native American Affairs request for a Domestic Violence Building driveway -A.R.R.A. Funding: BHCC Energy Im- Tribal Flag and Glass Enclosure dona- Respectfully Submitted, update. provement Project update. tion of three hundred dollars ($300.00). Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Woska Pi Project now under Tribal Ap- -A.R.R.A. Funding: I.H.S. HVAC Project Second by Travis Mallory. Winnebago Tribal Council propriations. update. Motion passed by unanimous consent Happy Marriage grant in fi nal year; need -Domestic Violence Building: Fencing (6-0-0). WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL to secure funding. and Roadway Projects; discussion. Tribal Member Item. Special Meeting – -Education Department. -David Gilpin: Driveway Improvement October 20, 2010 Head Start updates on conferences, MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion Request; discussion. WinnaVegas Casino workshops, screenings, trips. to adopt Resolution #11-06; request Annex Conferance Room Public School updates on curriculum, I.H.S. funding for a roadway into the MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion graduation requirements, off reservation Domestic Violence Building off of Peach to assign the Construction Manager to Tribal Council schooling, sensitivity training for teach- Avenue. Second by Travis Mallory. work with the Village of Winnebago on John Blackhawk, Chairman ers, special education complaints. Motion passed by unanimous consent David Gilpin’s driveway improvement Brian Chamberlain, Vice Chairman Little Priest updates on graduation rates (6-0-0). request. Second by Louis Houghton. Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary (going down), fi fty percent of students -FEMA Declarations: Update. Motion passed by unanimous consent Sarah E. Snake, Treasurer pursuing liberal arts degrees, need more -Transit Program Bus Garage: Ground- (6-0-0). Julie A. Bassette teacher education, need more computer work in progress; building design to be H.C.C.D.C.. Morgan F. Earth and health career choices. complete this week. -Grant Proposal Resolution: Discussion. Travis Mallory Will implement policies & procedures for Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, February 9, 2011 — Page 9 Meeting Minutes the Department, create a Strategic Plan. Snake. MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion No Objection to accept the I.H.S. Report Higher Education needs to set funding -Brown Stevens Committee: Add Law- to adjourn at 4:02 p.m.. Second by Louis as presented. priorities, develop a college preparation rence Payer. Houghton. Health Department. (con’t.) program, research cost of attendance at -Community Policing Board: Need to Motion passed by unanimous consent -Signs of Suicide Grant: Update on the colleges and universities. re-activate. Remove Vern Smith and Ra- (8-0-0). deliverables of assessment and educa- Renaissance updates on schedules, im- mona Wolfe. Add Julie Bassette, Morgan tion. mersion curriculum, funding, language Earth and Sarah Snake. Respectfully Submitted, Being implemented in the Public School materials for distribution. -Credit Committee: Up to date. Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary and St. Augustine School. (Morgan Earth in at 12:06 p.m.) -Enrollment Committee: Currently ad- Winnebago Tribal Council Further discussion on suicide preven- Head Start Bus Purchase: Discussion. vertising. tion. -Gaming Commission: Up to date. WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL Chairman Blackhawk recessed the meet- MOTION: Darwin Snyder made a mo- -Head Start Parent Committee: Cur- Special Meeting – ing at 12:56 p.m.. tion to approve the Head Start Program rently advertising. October 21, 2010 Secretary Houghton reconvened the School Bus Purchase from Mid State Bus -HIP/EHR Committee: Up to date. Blackhawk Community Center meeting at 2:13 p.m.. in the amount of eighty thousand one -Hocak Elders Concerns Committee: Up Conference Room (LH, SS, JB, ME, LP, TM) hundred dollars ($80,100.00). Second to date. Creighton University. by Sarah Snake. -Ho Chunk, Inc.: Remove Kenneth Mal- Tribal Council -Students activities at Winnebago High Motion passed by unanimous consent lory. Add Travis Mallory. John Blackhawk, Chairman School. (8-0-0). -Ho Chunk Renaissance Elder Council: Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Tutoring on ACT Test preparations. -Tribal Court. Up to date. Sarah E. Snake, Treasurer Would welcome Winnebago students to Cases updates. -ICWA Committee: Up to date. Julie A. Bassette visit Creighton University. Domestic Violence Batterers Education -JOM: Up to date. Morgan F. Earth (John Blackhawk in at 2:35 p.m.; as- update. -Juvenile Services Programs Task Force: Travis Mallory sumes the Chair) Elder Abuse updates. Up to date. Lawrence Payer Could stay in dormitories and have one Received the Winnebago Wellness Court -Little Priest Tribal College Board of on one sessions with C.U. students. Grant in the amount of two hun- Trustees: Up to date. IN ATTENDANCE Personal histories of C.U. students. dred seventy seven thousand dollars -Long Term Care/Assisted Living Com- Nilah Solomon ($277,000.00). mittee: Remove Kenneth Mallory and Robert Kindschuh ADJOURN: -Administration. Ramona Wolfe. Add Travis Mallory and Frank White Chairman Blackhawk adjourned the Chain of Command and Employee List- Darwin Snyder. Combine with Tribal Rhonda Pitts meeting at 3:17 p.m.. ing updates. Council Assignments. Claudine Farmer Update on Department Head Directors -Methamphetamine Community Task Lynne Colombe Respectfully Submitted, responsibilities. Force: Remove Vern Smith. Add Mor- Fay Houghton Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Chairman Blackhawk recessed the meet- gan Earth. Tami Buffalohead Winnebago Tribal Council ing at 12:53 p.m.. -Nebraska Gaming Compact Negotiating Mona Zuffante Chairman Blackhawk reconvened the Committee: Remove Kenneth Mallory. Creighton Students WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL meeting at 2:11 p.m.. Add Sarah Snake. Leah Hunter Special Meeting – (JBH, BC, LH, SS, JB, ME, TM, LP, DS) -Nebraska Indian Commission: Up to Joy Long October 22, 2010 -Communications Offi ce. date. Robin Lee Blackhawk Community Center Report on daily activities. -Planning & Zoning Committee: Pending. Conference Room Tribal Council Workgroups. -Pow Wow Committee: Appointments TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT -Discussion on areas of interest. annually. Brian Chamberlain, Leave Tribal Council Work Group #1 (Health): Remove Vern -Renewable Energy Resource Committee: Darwin Snyder, Travel John Blackhawk, Chairman Smith. Julie Bassette, John Blackhawk Remove Vern Smith. Add Darwin Snyder. Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary and Brian Chamberlain remain on the -Retirement Plan Committee: Up to date. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John Sarah E. Snake, Treasurer Workgroup -Safety Committee: Up to date. Blackhawk called the meeting to order Julie A. Bassette Work Group #2 (Human Services): -Tribal Constitution Committee: Remove at 10:06 a.m.. Morgan F. Earth Remove Kenneth Mallory. Add Sarah Kenneth Mallory and Ramona Wolfe. Travis Mallory Snake. Brian Chamberlain and Darwin -Veterans Committee: Up to date. OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Law- Lawrence Payer Snyder remain on the Workgroup. -Water Quality Committee: Up to date. rence Payer. Work Group #3 (Physical Resources): -Wildlife & Parks Commission: Remove IN ATTENDANCE Remove Vern Smith. Add Travis Mallory Regina Littlebeaver. Add Warner Earth AGENDA: B.I.A. and I.H.S. Reports. Frank Schersing and Morgan Earth. Louis Houghton, -Winnebago Community Development No Objection to add Tribal Health De- Claudine Farmer Lawrence Payer and Darwin Snyder re- Fund Review Board: Remove Vern Smith. partment and Creighton University Items Keith Eliot main on the Workgroup. Add Julie Bassette. to the Agenda. Shelley Zavlek Tribal Council Assignments. -Winnebago Employee Wellness Commit- B.I.A. Report. Mike McMillan -Discussion on areas of interest. tee: Needs updating. -Offi ce of Special Trustee: Reviewing and Morgan F. Earth Alcohol/Drugs: Remove Julie Bassette. -Winnebago Gaming Development Corpo- auditing all trust records at the Agency Ron Nohr Add Morgan Earth. Lawrence Payer ration: Remove Kenneth Mallory. Add this week. John White continues with the Assignment. Darwin Snyder. (Julie Bassette in at 10:10 a.m.) Leah Hunter Culture/Language: Remove Vern Smith. -Winnebago Housing and Development -Tribal Safety Summit: Scheduled in Curtis St. Cyr Add Morgan Earth. Julie Bassette, Brian Commission: Terms ending; need letter Lower Brule on October 26-27, 2010. Russell St. Cyr, Jr. Chamberlain and Lawrence Payer con- for appointments. -Suicide Prevention Group Listening Ses- Lance Denny tinues with the Assignment. -Winnebago Senior Citizen Site Council: sion: Joint session with I.H.S. in Rapid Rita Redhorn Education: Remove Kenneth Mallory. Up to date. City, SD on November 19, 2010. Julie Bassette, John Blackhawk, Brian -Winnebago Treaty Hospital/DDU Com- -Continuing Resolution continuing TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT Chamberlain and Darwin Snyder contin- mittee: Up to date. through December 3, 2010. Brian Chamberlain, Leave ues with the Assignment. -Winnebago Tribal Housing Board: Up Budget Allocations set at 17.53% of FY Darwin Snyder, Travel Gaming: Remains the same; Tribal to date. 2010 Budget. Council. -Winnebago Tribal Tax Commission: Re- -638 Contracts: ICWA and Welfare Assis- CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John Housing: Remove Kenneth Mallory and move Kenneth Mallory. Add Sarah Snake tance modifi cations complete; all others Blackhawk called the meeting to order Ramona Wolfe. Add Travis Mallory. Julie being worked on. at 10:22 a.m.. Bassette and John Blackhawk continues MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion -Allotted Tracts: Ten (10) tracts yet to with the Assignment. to approve the above appointments to be leased. OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Julie Investments: Remains the same; Tribal the FY 2011 Tribal Council Workgroups, -Fee to Trust: Eight (8) cases pending. Bassette. Council. Tribal Council Assignments and Tribal -Job Announcements: Staff Support As- Justice: Remove Vern Smith and Ra- Committees/Commissions/Boards. Sec- sistant closes October 28, 2010. AGENDA: Ho Chunk Community Devel- mona Wolfe. Add Travis Mallory and ond by Lawrence Payer. -Superintendent Position: Closed Octo- opment Corporation. Sarah Snake. John Blackhawk, Louis Motion passed by unanimous consent ber 19, 2010. No Objection to add the Crow Creek Tribe Houghton and Lawrence Payer continues (8-0-0). -B.I.A. Scanning Project: Need appli- Issue to the Agenda. with the Assignment. Advantage Consulting Group. cants to apply. HCCDC Items. Assisted Living/Independent Living: -Discussion on Wind Energy Contract No Objection to accept the B.I.A. Report -Adult Regional Justice Center: Overview Remove Vern Smith and Ramona Wolfe. Approval. as presented. on the Planning Project Team; four (4) Add Travis Mallory and Darwin Snyder. No Objection to Table this item until Health Department. Nebraska Tribes. Brian Chamberlain, Louis Houghton further notice. -Suicide Assessments: Discussion. BIA in support of a facility. and Lawrence Payer continues with the No Objection for the CAO to check with Omaha Tribe needs to be more involved. Assignment. DHD’s to determine if they need assis- MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion Justice Solutions Group, Consultants, Natural Resources: Remove Vern Smith. tance from Advantage on grant writing to adopt Resolution #11-10; Declare contracted by the Department of Justice. Add Morgan Earth. Louis Houghton, activities. a State of Emergency for Tribal Youth Two thirds of the facility to be used for Lawrence Payer and Darwin Snyder General Discussion. on Suicide Issues. Second by Travis rehabilitation services. continues with the Assignment. -Various Subjects. Mallory. Need historical Law Enforcement Ser- Taxation: Remains the same; Tribal Motion passed by unanimous consent vices and Tribal Court information for Council. MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a (6-0-0). the past fi ve (5) years. Planning & Zoning: Pending. motion to direct the Acting Health Di- I.H.S. Report. Need an updated Resolution. Wind Energy: Remove Kenneth Mallory rector to provide a health assessment -Reviewing budgets; submitting to the -Justice Solutions Group. and Vern Smith. Add Morgan Earth, report on children ages 7-12 at the local Area tomorrow. Need Community Profi le data. Travis Mallory and Lawrence Payer. schools; further, this report to be submit- -All Service Units directed to meet in Need Justice Systems Resources. John Blackhawk and Louis Houghton ted to the Tribal Council within thirty (30) Aberdeen next week to discuss the I.H.S. Need Justice Systems Code Processing. continues with the Assignment. days. Second by Lawrence Payer. Investigation. Need Justice Systems Data. Committees/Commissions/Boards. Motion passed by unanimous consent -New CEO, Pat Medina, to begin work on No Objection to add HCCDC to one of -Alcohol Advisory Committee: Up to (8-0-0). October 25, 2010. the November Regular Meeting Agendas. date. -Staffi ng updates. Crow Creek Tribe Issue. -Boys and Girls Club of Hocak Nisoc ADJOURN: -General discussion on various health -Update on the Tribe’s request for as- Haci: Need status update. Add Sarah issues. sistance. Page 10 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, February 5, 2011 Winnebago Tribal Council Minutes

No Objection for the Veterans Associa- -Discussion. Bassette. (6-0-0; Lawrence Payer out). tion to handle this issue. No action required. Motion passed by unanimous consent (Lawrence Payer excused at 12:30 p.m.) (7-0-0). MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a Discussion. ADJOURN: Job Descriptions: Discussion. motion to come out of Executive Session -Various subjects: No action required. at 11:10 a.m.. Second by Travis Mallory. MOTION: Julie Bassette made a mo- MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion Motion passed by unanimous consent ADJOURN: tion to adjourn at 12:48 p.m.. Second to approve the revised Vault Helper Job (7-0-0). by Brian Chamberlain. Description as presented. Second by No Objection to wait for additional infor- MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion Motion passed by unanimous consent Travis Mallory. mation before taking action. to adjourn at 12:45 p.m.. Second by (8-0-0). Motion passed by unanimous consent Winnebago Housing & Development Travis Mallory. (7-0-0). Commission. Motion passed by unanimous consent Respectfully Submitted, -September 2010 Financial Report. (5-0-0). Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a Winnebago Tribal Council motion to approve the revised Admin- MOTION: Sarah Snake made a motion Respectfully Submitted, istrative Assistant Job Description as to accept the Winnebago Housing & Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL presented. Second by Julie Bassette. Development Commission September Winnebago Tribal Council Special Meeting – October 29, 2010 Motion passed by unanimous consent 2010 Financial Report. Second by Brian Blackhawk Community Center (7-0-0). Chamberlain. WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL Conference Room Motion passed by unanimous consent Special Meeting – MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a (7-0-0). October 25, 2010 Tribal Council motion to approve the Facilities Manager Little Priest Tribal College. Blackhawk Community Center John Blackhawk, Chairman Job Description as presented. Second -October 2010 Financial Report: Pre- Conference Room Brian Chamberlain, Vice Chairman by Travis Mallory. sentation. Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Motion passed by unanimous consent Tribal Council Sarah E. Snake, Treasurer (7-0-0). MOTION: Travis Mallory made a motion John Blackhawk, Chairman Julie A. Bassette to accept the Little Priest Tribal College Brian Chamberlain, Vice Chairman Morgan F. Earth MOTION: Travis Mallory made a motion October 2010 Financial Report as pre- Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Travis Mallory to approve the revised Human Resources sented. Second by Sarah Snake. Sarah E. Snake, Treasurer Lawrence Payer Manager Job Description as presented. Motion passed by unanimous consent Julie A. Bassette Second by Brian Chamberlain. (7-0-0). Morgan F. Earth IN ATTENDANCE Motion passed by unanimous consent BIA-OJS Corrections Division. Travis Mallory Catherine Colsrud (7-0-0). -Detention Issues: HCNCHC Facility Lawrence Payer Marian Thomas Wastewater Stabilization Units: Discus- Use; discussion. Darwin Snyder Jackie Tripp sion. No action required. Anitra Warrior Community Member Item. IN ATTENDANCE Tatanka Petite MOTION: Julie Bassette made a mo- -Richard Medina Lincoln: Artwork Sale; Jason Lawrence Kellie Snow tion to approve the WinnaVegas Casino discussion. Claudine Farmer Tyren Wolfe Wastewater Stabilization Units Reno- Vivian Thundercloud vation Project by Oban Construction MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John Julie A. Bassette at a cost of eight thousand dollars a motion to authorize the purchase of Blackhawk called the meeting to order Norma Stealer ($80,000.00). Second by Sarah Snake. leather artwork by Richard Medina Lin- at 10:05 a.m.. Jerry LaMere Motion passed by unanimous consent coln at a cost or eight hundred dollars Terry Snowball (7-0-0). ($800.00); further, Mr. Lincoln to sign a OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Travis Sandy Olivares KTIV Skycam Agreement: Discussion. 1099 Form. Second by Julie Bassette. Mallory. Richard M. Lincoln Motion passed by unanimous consent Donna Hirsch MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- (7-0-0). AGENDA: Law Enforcement Services Mary Levering tion to approve the two (2) year KTIV Sky- Tribal Members Items. Report. Alicia Blackbird cam Sioux City Exclusive Sponsorship -Charlene Earth: Higher Education No Objection to add Advantage Consult- Mary Greaves Agreement at a cost of fi fty fi ve thousand Funding Request; discussion. ing Group and a Tribal Council Member Matthew Pilcher two hundred dollars ($55,200.00). Sec- No action taken. Items to the Agenda. Darrell Robinson ond by Brian Chamberlain. -Lauren Cleveland: Tree Removal Re- LES Items. Russell St. Cyr, Jr. Motion passed by unanimous consent quest; discussion. -Professional Standards Review: BIA Dale Macktima (7-0-0). No Objection to wait on further informa- staff from Albuquerque, NM. Caroline Frenchman Job Descriptions (con’t.). tion before any action. (Julie Bassette and Darwin Snyder in at -Andrew Blattler: Clothing Allowance 10:08 a.m.) TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a Request; discussion. Staff to review LES records next week. Darwin Snyder, Leave motion to approve the Assistant Project (Julie Bassette out at 12:40 p.m.) -Equipment: Seven (7) new vehicles ar- Coordinator Job Description as pre- rived last week. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John sented. Second by Sarah Snake. MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a -Staff: One new Offi cer hire pending; Blackhawk called the meeting to order Motion passed by unanimous consent motion to authorize the Treasurer to re- four (4) vacancies. at 9:10 a.m.. (7-0-0). solve the Andrew Blattler Clothing Allow- -AMBER Alert Vehicle: sitting idle; need FY 2011 Budget: Discussion. ance Issue. Second by Travis Mallory. to assign it to a program. OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Brian Motion passed by unanimous consent -COPS Grant: Received the grant; need Chamberlain. MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made (6-0-0). to modify the deliverables. a motion to approve the WinnaVegas HCI. -School Resources Officer Position: AGENDA: Treasurer’s Report. Casino FY 2011 Budget as presented. -August 2010 Financial Report. Pending; discussion. Second by Sarah Snake. MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Sarah Snake made a motion MOTION: Travis Mallory made a mo- tion to adopt the Agenda as amended. (6-0-0; Julie Bassette out). to accept the HCI August 2010 Financial tion to authorize the Chairman to send Second by Brian Chamberlain. Personnel Issue: Discussion. Report. Second by Travis Mallory. a letter to District 1 Law Enforcement Motion passed by unanimous consent Motion passed by unanimous consent Services requesting reinstatement of (7-0-0). MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a (6-0-0). the School Resources Offi cer Position. WinnaVegas Casino. motion to go into Executive Session at Tribal Investment Policy. Second by Sarah Snake. -Preliminary September 2010 Financial 10:05 a.m.. Second by Travis Mallory. -Burial, Credit & Land Acquisition Ac- Motion passed by unanimous consent Report: Presentation on Audit Adjust- Motion passed by unanimous consent counts: Discussion. (7-0-0). ments. (6-0-0; Julie Bassette out). -Radio Coverage: Need a new tower; MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a looking into using the cell phone tower. MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a motion to authorize the Treasurer to -Offi cer Evaluations: Will use their re- motion to accept the WinnaVegas Casino motion to come out of Executive Session transfer the Burial, Credit and Land ports to begin the process. Preliminary September 2010 Financial at 10:40 a.m.. Second by Julie Bassette. Acquisition Money Market Accounts to a -Community Policing Board: Need to Report as presented. Second by Julie Motion passed by unanimous consent one year Certifi cate of Deposit. Second reinstate. Bassette. (7-0-0). by Lawrence Payer. -Neighborhood Watch Grant: Have an- Motion passed by unanimous consent No action required. Motion passed by unanimous consent other grant to assist this grant. (7-0-0). Gaming Commission. (6-0-0). No Objection to accept the Law Enforce- -Management Items. -September 2010 Financial Report: (Julie Bassette in at 1:05 p.m.) ment Services Report as presented. Retirement Plan: Discussion. Presentation. Discussion. Advantage Consulting Group. -Various Topics. -Discussion on the Wind Energy Con- MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a No action required. tract. a motion to approve the WinnaVegas motion to accept the Gaming Commis- Casino Retirement Plan; Option three, sion September 2010 Financial Report ADJOURN: MOTION: Travis Mallory made a motion sixty two (62) years of age; as presented; as presented. Second by Julie Bassette. to approve the Advantage Consulting further, expiration date set at September Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Travis Mallory made a motion Group Contract on the Wind Energy 1, 2011. Second by Travis Mallory. (6-0-0; Lawrence Payer out). to adjourn at 1:31 p.m.. Second by Brian Project. Second by Darwin Snyder. Motion passed by unanimous consent No Objection to hear a Tribal Member Chamberlain. Motion passed by unanimous consent (7-0-0). Item. Motion passed by unanimous consent (7-0-0). Telephone System: Discussion. Tribal Member Item (5-0-0; Julie Bassette and Morgan Earth Tribal Council Item. -Ruby Bellanger: Grandson Issue; dis- out). -Julie Bassette: Personnel Action previ- MOTION: Brian Chamberlain made a cussion. ously taken; discussion. motion to approve the purchase of a new Respectfully Submitted, No action required. telephone system from SDN Communi- MOTION: Julie Bassette made a motion Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary (Brian Chamberlain in at 11:58 a.m.) cations at a cost of fi fty eight thousand to go into Executive Session at 10:48 Winnebago Tribal Council Tribal CEO Position/Legislative Ses- nine hundred seventy dollars and four a.m.. Second by Travis Mallory. sions. (4) cents ($58,970.04). Second by Julie Motion passed by unanimous consent Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, February 5, 2011 — Page 11 Community Notices Who’s Who In Bago… Who’s Who In Bago…

Cory Ar- WHS SPORTS SCHEDULE thur Cleve- Indians Basketball land is the February 8 Wakefi eld Home 8:00 PM son of Craig February 10 Boys Town Away 8:00 PM & DeeAnn February 18 Allen Home 6:15 PM Cleveland of February 21 Sub Districts TBA Winnebago. He is the Lady Indians Basketball grandson of February 8 Wakefi eld Home 6:15 PM February 10 Boys Town Away 6:15 PM Lois Pearl & February 14 Sub Districts TBA Joe Snow, Sr., and Arthur & Oma Acoya. Cory enjoys the company of two brothers; Craig, Jr.-17, Caden-10 and Miss Jae Dawn Payer is the daugh- his baby sister; Lai Oma-7 months. Public Notice ter of Adrianne Blackhawk and Darren Cory is an enrolled member of the Payer both of Winnebago. She is also the Notice is hereby given that USDA Rural Development has received an appli- granddaughter of the late Henry Payer Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and is of the Buffalo Clan. His Winnebago name cation for fi nancial assistance from Little Priest Tribal College. The proposed & Rita Payer, of Winnebago, and Kay & project consists of a construction of a new maintenance/storage building on Anthony Earth also of Winnebago. is Manape Hoonch, Soldier Bear. He attends the Winnebago Public the LPTC campus. A meeting regarding the proposed project, with opportunity Jae Dawn has two siblings; Jer- for public comment, will be held in the Conference Room in the Legacy Build- School where he is in the 8th grade rian-11 and Jaiden-9, she is member ing on the Little Priest campus on February 16 at 3 p.m. The address is 601 and enjoys his Phys Ed class. His of the Winnebago Bear Clan. Her E. College Drive, Winnebago, NE 68071. Please contact Tori Penn-Kennedy favorite sport is football, and also par- Winnebago name is Nizhumaniwinga, at 402-878-2380 for further information. Spring Rain Woman. ticipates in basketball, cross country, She attends the Winnebago Public and softball. School and is in the 8th grade, where Cory loves participating in the Hay- LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE she loves her Math, and her Volleyball. worth Hoops basketball league, and Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing She also said she likes basketball, track his proudest moment is when “I made Case No. CV11-062 Case No. CV11-039 & softball. a game winning shot, and when I was Jae Dawn reps at the Whirling Thun- asked to be a pallbearer for the fi rst In the Matter of the In the Matter of the der Wellness Center Sports programs, time in my life.” Name Change Petition of: Adult Guardianship Petition of: and has played on teams that have gone Cory looks up to Ndomnnong Suh JEANETTE MARIE HOER MARVIN BIRD JR. undefeated in Volleyball & Basketball. and says he is his role model because to JEANETTE MARIE WHITEWATER In Re: Jae Dawn says her mom is her role he played at UNL and one day I want CHRISTOPHER JAMES BIRD To: Whom it May Concern model, because she is independent and to be like him. she cares very much for her children. You are hereby notifi ed that a petition To: SONYA ORTIZ SNAKE: Cory’s future plans are to graduate She plans to graduate from high for Name Change has been fi led and a You are hereby notifi ed that a petition from High School, go to college, play school and attend college and play some hearing concerning the above referred has been fi led for Adult Guardianship sports, and get a good job. volleyball & basketball. Individual in case no. CV11-062 has and a hearing concerning the above been scheduled and will be heard in the referred Individual(s) in Case No. CV11- Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, 039 has been scheduled and will be Suicide Prevention: Nebraska on the 16th day of MARCH heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of 2011 at the hour of 10:30 A.M. Winnebago, Nebraska on the 16th day of 800-Suicide (784-2433) Dated this 20th day of JANUARY 2011. MARCH 2011 at the hour of 10:00 A.M.

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