Vol. XXIII No. 19 N8480 Moh He Con Nuck Road, Bowler WI 54416 Octoebr 1, 2015 (Editor’s Note: This is the last This is the third of a series of six installment of the Gathering articles related to the Tribal Waiv- 2015 Election Platforms article from the August 1, 2015 er project, so stay tuned for more Holsey Vies Against Miller for Top Offi ce issue of the Mohican News.): information. In the meantime, Larry Madden talked about the if you’d like more information, group of relatives he grew up with please contact Cheryl or Elena at in Sturgeon Bay; this is what he 715-793-4144 or 877-898-4154 had to say: “As Molly said, I’m (toll free). from Sturgeon Bay. I was born and raised there. All my life I grew Medicare, Medicaid up I knew I was native and all my and the Centers for family. In my particular family, my grandparents were born at the Medicare and Medic- end of the 19th century and then aid Services the next jump is my mother born in 1920 and then me in 1956. I CMS is the Centers for Medicare have some Mascomamian (sp.) and Medicaid Services and friends they have ten generations it administers the following in that amount of time. My family programs: has three so in those three jumps, Medicare a lot of the old ways, including Medicaid handpicking corn and all my Children’s Health Insurance cousins coming over and hand Program (CHIP) shucking it as other farmers drove The Health Insurance My name is Shannon (Miller) Hello I’m Wallace “Wally” Miller. by and laughed at us, stuff like that Marketplace Holsey, the daughter of Lee I have been honored to be your was part of my life. My uncle and By enrolling in CMS programs, and Sue Miller. My paternal Tribal President. It has been a my dad, they would dig a hole in the American Indians benefi t by hav- grandparents are Corlyiss and very rewarding and humbling side of a hill in the woods and vent ing greater access to services that Lucille (Cille) Bowman Miller; my experience for me to represent the it and that’s how we boiled maple may not be provided by the S/M maternal grandparents are Myron Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe. I was syrup out in the woods. Coming Health and Wellness Center, and (Pudge) and Lillian (Chemon) born and raised and lived on the before kindergarten some of my the Stockbridge-Munsee commu- (Mohawk) Welch. I have been so reservation my whole life. earliest memories were hanging nity benefi ts through increased blessed to serve our community on the reigns of the harness and resources to the S/M Health and for seven terms as a Tribal Council I am the son of Leon “Chug” Miller romping through the woods all day Wellness Center. Member and it is with great humility and Sharon Welch. I’m married to and collecting maple syrup and Medicare is the federal health in- I accept the nomination for Tribal Mary and we have 3 children and living out of the woods. But I grew surance program for people who President. 6 grandchildren. up I made a living many times out are 65 or older. Medicare also The 21st Century Indian Leader of the woods being a rafter, hunter, covers some younger people with Holsey contiued on page Four: W Miller continued on pg Four: furrier, and a trapper. Many of our disabilities and people with End- family have moved back here, but Stage Renal Disease, which is Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Caucus when we lived out on the Bay all permanent kidney failure requiring of these cousin families all lived in dialysis or a transplant, sometimes Saturday, September 19, 2015 Randolph Malone, Rainer Posselt, the woods there.” called ESRD. The different parts Tribal Headquarters 2:00 PM Susan Miller of Medicare help cover specifi c Madden talked about land services. Part A covers Hospital Election Board Members: Jeff The fl oor was opened for ownership saying, “I didn’t Insurance, such as inpatient hos- Vele, Sr., Beverly Miller, Jessica nominations for: President understand till just lately that we pital stays. Part B covers Medi- Boyd, Stacey Schreiber, Melissa Bette Besaw Nominated Scott never owned any of the land, cal Insurance, including outpa- Penass Vele 2nd by Adrian Vele Gathering continued on pg Five: tient medical care. Part C covers Quinton Bowman Nominated Medicare Advantage Plans, which Tribal Members present: Quinton Harold Bowman 2nd by Carolyn are private health plans offered Bowman, Harold Bowman, Floyd Miller-Harold withdraws through contract that cover both Williams, Jerry Mohawk Sr, Marv Shawn Moede Nominated parts A, B, and often prescriptions. Malone, Seralee Jagemann, Job Shannon Holsey 2nd by Carolyn

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WAUPACA, WI WAUPACA, PERMIT NO. 47 And, Part D covers prescription Moede, JoAnn Schedler, Donna Miller US PAID POSTAGE drugs. You can visit www.med- Church, Sheila Powless, Bette care.gov for more information. Besaw, Adrian Vele, Roberta Bethann Molkentin made the Carrington, Shawn Moede, Keith motion to close nominations for Medicaid provides health cover- Bowman, Prena Wollenhaup, President 2nd by Adrian Vele age to millions of Americans, in- Lynne Welch, Bethann Molkentin, cluding eligible low-income adults, Jody Hartwig, Ronald Blum, James The fl oor was opened for children, pregnant women, elderly Smith, Jeremy Waubanascum, nominations for: Vice-President- adults and people with disabilities. Carolyn Miller, Leland Miller, Lynne Welch Nominated Alphia Medicaid is administered by Melissa Heath, Kristy Malone, Creapeau 2nd by Roberta Waiver continued on pg Seven: Nancy Boivin, Jayci Malone, Caucus continued on page

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th The Fall Cleanup will take place Our 11 Annual Fire on Monday, October 19. Items Safety Open House should not be placed curbside until the weekend of the Cleanup, and Parade is on Friday, October 16 at the earliest. Saturday October 10, I will follow with details in the next -Home and buildings to be sold in issue. “AS IS CONDITION” 2015. Thank You, -Land assignment size will be with Shawn approval from Council. FOOD, PRIZES, -Home has LP gas furnace heat Public with central air. FAMILY ACTIVITIES Transportation This sale will be a cash sale Informational or fi nanced through our loan Starts at 10 a.m. department with qualifi ed credit. Meetings Bidders must be able to close Parade at Noon- goes on the sale within 45 days of bid around big block in Tribal Members acceptance. housing. and Community Reposted are invited The Stockbridge-Munsee If you are interested in viewing Community is accepting bids the property or need additional from tribal members on a home information please contact Land Public Safety Building September 29, 2015 located at N9136 Big Lake Road, Management at 793-4855 OR Gresham, Wisconsin. 793-4869 6pm ** We will be having Minimum Bid $99,000 All bids must be sealed and marked the Scavenger Hunt “BID FOR GRESHAM HOME AT Mohican North Star HOME INFORMATION: N9136 BIG LAKE ROAD” again this year!!! Casino Events Center -Approximately 28’ X 50’(1,400 sq. The hunt will start on ft. upper level) All bids must be sealed and October 2nd and go Topics: -3 bedrooms and 1 full bath presented to: Introduction of Workgroup & upstairs. JERILYN JOHNSON until 10 a.m. on Oct Director of Menominee Transit -Backup wood burning furnace in TRIBAL OFFICES Services basement not hooked up N8476 MOH HE CON NUCK RD. 10th!! Call us at 715- -Large lower living area has 1,400 BOWLER, WI 54416 793-4219 for details, Background Information sq. ft with a full bath, sitting area and 2 bedrooms. Bids will be accepted until: Friday get your team together Potential Routes -Country setting nestled in forest August 21st, 2015 AT 4:30PM and have some fun!! Potential Services Dear Tribal Members: Elder fl u clinic **Must be present for Potential Fares We are attempting to correct our address list. We have been getting Elder fl u clinic on Wed. all door prizes. Questions and Answers reports of people who have moved Oct 14th from 10-3:30 and not informed the Mohican House and Land For Sale in Red Springs News. If you have moved the in the conference room post offi ce throws your paper in at the Stockbridge- the garbage. It is sent third class postage and that does not allow Munsee Health and for the paper to be forwarded to a Wellness Center. news address. If you stop receiving the Mohican News in the near future contact us If any questions, or via email at jeff.vele@mohican- nsn.gov or call us at 715-793-4388 need transport, call (Jeff Vele) and we will correct the Kristy at 793-4000. issue.

House for sale to Land for Sale to All Enrolled Tribal 40 acres non-tribal Members Only land; a place for your 2 bath/2 Bedroom with grandchildren to four- full basement. Outdoor wheel hunt or fi sh. wood burner gas backup. Call Steve Burr (Paid advertisement) 715-787-4281 MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2011 Page 4 Holsey cont from page One: W Miller cont from pg One: Three Vie for Vice-President faces enormous challenges and I have worked for the Tribe for Hello fellow Tribal Members. My unprecedented opportunities. We several years but, have also name is Nancy Boivin and I am operate in a complex environment worked outside the tribe for several running for Vice-Chairperson. I that requires us to participate in years. am the daughter of LaRoy “Mun” multiple political arenas that are Miller and Barbara Miller. I have quickly changing. It requires a I’m also very much honored to be lived on the reservation most of leader who is forward thinking and voted as the Vice-Chairman for the my life. I have six children and nine is able to navigate the political Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council. I grandchildren. I have been a part waters, ensuring the Tribe’s ask for your support and vote on of my community in many different message is carried forward. We the upcoming election as Tribal ways. I served on the Health must continually identify the President so I can continue to Board, Housing Board, Election resources needed and tap those represent this tribe with the upmost Board, and Land Committee. resources to assist in our long integrity and continue to establish I organized a program that term sustainability for a healthy relationships with the Federal and provides underprivileged kids with and safe community. We must State government backpacks full of school supplies. look for opportunities for economic I have worked for over twenty- diversifi cation to support our I am running for Tribal President three years for the tribe, and am community’s needs and future because I believe in the Stockbridge- currently a Data Entry employee plans. Munsee Community can be the most for the Tribal Finance Department. are missing a vital component and We must be ever diligent as viable and livable places around. We I believe our tribe is a strong nation that is retaining those youth that we move towards the future can do this with the right leadership and with the right leadership we use the education fund for higher to preserve our culture and and with engaged tribal members can thrive and succeed immensely. learning by providing them with strengthen our sovereignty. We working for positive change. Some of the areas where I see rewarding careers. must never forget to continue to change is needed are: I also believe that it is critical that “Remember the Many Trails of our I’m not going to say I did this and Increase and expand our we are more receptive to the past as we work for the betterment I did that because it’s not I. It is investments by adding to our needs of our elders. Our elders of future generations”; the vision WE! We as a whole Tribal Council businesses and improving the have been dedicated to making statement of the Tribe’s approved work together and continue to existing ones. We need to expand our nation strong over their lives strategic plan. I am proud to have work together in harmony to face our horizons and become self- that we should be giving back to been part of the group that worked the challenges thrust upon us as a suffi cient again by renewable them by doing the best for them. on that and look forward to being tribe, daily. resources and utilizing natural There are many things that need part of its implementation. green energy sources. to be explored to increase the We must think beyond our I’m running on the platform of I am concerned for our children’s services available to them. personal agenda and imagine fi scal responsibility, preservation, future and the growth of our Lastly, I think that it is so important how our leadership efforts engage conservation, transparency and community. They are our future, that the Tribal Council has an our Tribal Members’ desires, and integrity. I want our resources and a valuable resource. The open line of communication with perhaps most importantly involve spent carefully and wisely. I want tribe should be willing to have the its people rather than discussing others in the planning and the our development, redevelopment, student return to the community important issues behind closed doing, because no one person and revitalization challenges to be by providing suitable jobs with doors. As Vice-Chairperson I can do it alone. I understand and carefully managed and compatible competitive pay and student will make it a point to listen and respect our Constitution and the with sustainable practices, and the loan forgiveness. Our education consider any and all ideas that responsibilities tasked of the Tribal wishes of the community. program is outstanding, but we members may have. President and believe it requires taking direction from our elected Most of all, I want t he Stockbridge- I am Doug Huck and I am seeking leaders and must be aligned with Munsee Community to keep its your support for Vice President. the needs of our Community. The unique qualities and its sense of If elected, I will do my best to operations must be approached community. Its takes someone represent all Tribal members by from a supportive role and less of with the vision to lead our Tribe to standing strong for transparency an administrative role. There must sound management and prosperity, and fairness. All though not all be an unwavering commitment Along with the Tribal Council we issues can be resolved, I commit to to “Relentless Positive Action” can move this Tribe forward in a follow up on ideas, concerns, and and bring solutions to pressing peaceful, positive an friendly way. questions. If elected you should problems and renewed optimism expect me to be responsive and in the Tribe’s future. I’ve always listened to both accountable to the membership. It is my fervent believe that the sides of an issue and make fair For example, you will see regular President of our Nation is offi ce and open minded decisions. I reports from me in the Mohican of servitude and if elected it is my will listen to your concerns and News. I will also commit to work plan to bring a strong work ethic the concerns of the community with the fellow Council members in to serve the great Nation of the through conversation, meetings a cooperative manner to work in the Stockbridge-Munsee Community. or whatever it takes. You will be best interest of the membership. and make the workplace more heard. productive and enjoyable. Shannon Holsey I would encourage the Council [email protected] Anii-Shiik, to open up communications with I would also encourage the 715-701-3657 Wally all of the employees. I would Council to hold similar listening recommend that the Council sessions with management. The me. We should be providing to confi rm or deny. I have also hold regular listening sessions Council needs to make sure that more services to elders, not less. reviewed the posted budgets with casino and government management and employees Elderly services, education, and through June and Council’s employees. Employees would be have the tools and support to do health services for Tribal members travel and mileage budgets are paid to attend, and management their jobs well. While we are the should never be made more signifi cantly over budget. Is it would be instructed to encourage largest employer in the county, our restrictive, unless there are no just me, or is there a disconnect employee participation. Managers goal should be the best employer alternatives. going on here? Let’s refocus and would be held accountable if in the region. start thinking about putting Tribal they interfere with the process or On the other hand, the Council membership fi rst again! retaliate against employees. The We also need to refocus and think recently voted to give themselves focus of the listening sessions about Tribal membership fi rst. very handsome pay raises; some Thank you for your consideration. would be to gather employee input The Council approved changes to might say huge raises. Wow. Doug on how we can better serve the elderly services whereby elderly Gigantic Council pay raises would [email protected] customers (casino/businesses); services are now more restrictive. have been a perfect referendum and Tribal members (government); That seems counter-intuitive to question for the membership VP cont on page Six: MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2015 Page 5 Gathering cont from pg One: go ha ha ha, what’s a Stockbridge He talked about this relationship the story that you heard and you nobody owned any of the land, we there’s no Indian named that. and how it was when ancestors shared. The Brothertown is an were just Indians living in the woods Well in about six or seven years reached Wisconsin. He said , “So amalgamated tribe which means and it had the white community somewhere between an Apache they send us here to Wisconsin and it’s comprised of a number of shocked enough that they just and a Sioux I was the Indian. then neighbors were unsettled. tribes that came from the waters stayed away, let us be and so we Then one day in the library at The Menominees never sold of the east coast and we share had cousins that built houses out this little catholic school; because anybody any land, until they were the same story of what you heard in the woods and we had a nice my mother was a product of the tricked into selling land to America from the Moh He Con Nuck earlier little community of family there catholic boarding school on the and part of that trick was using today. Our people came together. and there still is a nice contingent Menominee reservation; I received us as a pry bar. You gotta watch Many of them adopted the idea of of Mohicans that live in Sturgeon her idea of a quality education. the New York Indians, they must Christianity because there were a Bay. There’s the LeMieux family, And during the catholic school have been moved all the time for lot of benefi ts to that, one of them there’s the Dennys, the Hays’, the little book came in called the a reason there probably gonna was being able to be in a safe the Littles, Peters, Maddens, and Indians of Wisconsin. And in crush babies and grab your land. location. Heubels. The Indians that are in that book, were the Stockbridge It was the guy named Standal (sp.) Sturgeon Bay are Mohicans; there Indians, and I dragged every one with his arm around Menominee She talked about their journey have been a couple of Menominee of my classmates right to that book whispering in one ear and taking saying, “Our people did travel families and Oneidas, they come and rubbed their nose in it. Here, the land with the other. along with the Mohican people and go but the families that stuck look at that Stockbridge Indian. and there were a number of there are Mohicans.” Madden continued saying, “I know journeys. You referenced seven Madden talked about when he there’s Mohicans in Milwaukee that journeys, we have about the Larry explained what and where learned he was Mohican, he said were born, lived, and grew up there same. As we were relocated we Sturgeon Bay is to those in his brother in-law, straightened him but I can’t speak to that because had many other relatives, many attendance. He said, “I know many up on that. “Larry Church, told me, I never lived there. But our little other tribes reached a hand out of you don’t know what Sturgeon yeah we’re Stockbridge Indians community in Sturgeon Bay is and took care of us like uncles and Bay is, but what it is, is the little but we’re not Stockbridge Indians, living and it’s vibrant and we’re aunties. We were known as the fi nger that sticks off Wisconsin that’s what the white man said our going to get the little kids to the New York Indians by the time we and the top half of it is an island name was, we’re Mohicans, we’ve point of being proud of who they got located over here. But along seven miles wide at the bottom always been Mohican. We have are and where they come from. the way the Oneidas of New York; and 48 miles long and that’s where relatives all over the east. We’re This common history that the ladies we did share time and land with we lived on that big island of the a powerful people that traded in were speaking about, you know them. We also shared, as you fi nger and so we were contained wampum up and down we traded we have to all be proud of who we heard, with the Oneidas here and into family there and had that with the Mohawks, one of the most are. The idea of being Indian is not the Menominees and then we had little isolated area that was right powerful people of the east coast, about your BIA number or card, it’s a reservation; just on the eastern on the edge of a huge swamp and we traded for wampum. We about your heart, it’s about your shores of Lake Winnebago in that nobody ever developed it had a family of Delaware to the mind. Just like those stories, we a township just south of the still isn’t developed today. Before south and we were a people to be tell our children who the Indians Mohicans.” all the land questions about, you reckoned with.” are, who the Mohicans are who the know, trespass and who’s got the Leni Lenape are and we raise them Ryan shared a bit about where the right to do this or that; we had Madden continued saying, “That that way and that’s what we must Brothertowns are today saying, no reservation. We hunted, we kinship in blood ties up and keep on doing and why language “One thing that’s different between trapped, we lived on this land, down this huge river and so, that we don’t know is a big puzzle.” the stories you have heard from and we became a nice family when people say, like Sheila was the Moh He Con Nuck and the community there. Being cousins, referring to, get over our land loss. He continued speaking about the Brothertown is in 1839, just prior sure we had our little infi ghting, but I don’t believe in that. They took language saying, “I spent a couple to when we were going to be there was this core of Mohicans the Hudson River Valley which is decades clawing and digging at the relocated down to Indiana, a bunch that lived there. And from the time the equivalent of the freeway, the Mohican dialect and I still work at of our best and our brightest in a I learned about being Mohican and airport, it was everything. The it. I have a friend in Canada that’s hollowed out tree took a trip down of the people of the waters that only way they knew how to make helping, and in fact at this time, he’s the waters to see what was down in are never still, I thought I lived in trading was on the waterway and making a PHD Dissertation on the Indiana. And they came back and the perfect place because I was that was the waterway that was so Mohican dialect. So once he’s a told us that there wasn’t, in fact, surrounded by water. When I’m in important to them that they dug a PHD, with that we can unveil what the land that was promised. And my home on Sturgeon Bay, I can canal to create links. And so no he did fi nd and learn about with the so we decided at that point in time, hear Lake Michigan on a rough matter what they say the pride of help of the University of Toronto. rather than be relocated again, we night talking to me through the our people is rooted in the history He’s had a chance to examine the would ask the government if we window. And 250 yards down the of men. Sheila referred to us in language and look at it deeper than could become citizens. Because, road is the Bay and then seven wars; we fought everywhere this us people that are just hobbyists. as we looked around, we were miles to my west is Green Bay; country’s ever seen. We’re one of So hopefully in the future we can doing many of the things that so, no matter where I went the the few tribes who fought for the add that dialect to language that non-Indians were doing; we were water was moving somewhere British against the French, and that we’ve been lucky enough to obtain taking care of each other, we were the breeze was blowing the water, put us at odds with kin, that made here. I appreciate all of you coming making a good life for ourselves. either in the Bay or Lake or Green us somebody to be reckoned and bringing the gift of fellowship.” You mentioned a saw mill that your Bay. The water was moving so with when they brought us to people had. We had a grist mill [based on] the stories I was told Wisconsin, when they moved us to Larry Madden Introduced Jessica the fi rst one in the area and that by the old people; I was where I Wisconsin, and then tried to hustle Ryan the President of the was a big deal. We had a cheese belonged and I still feel that way. us out west because they just Brothertown Indians, she said, factory going. So we were taking Even though I love this community couldn’t decide what they want, “My name is Jessica Ryan, I am a care of our people and the larger and the people that have made me or did they move us to Wisconsin descendant from the Stevens line. community; but yet we were being feel at home here and I’ve been because there was just a small I have many other family lines, but forced to relocate. So we thought living here the last couple years on amount of white people in power some of you might be familiar with if we became citizens perhaps we and off going to school. Sturgeon and the other white people were this; I’ve been listening to people wouldn’t have to relocate. So in Bay is where my own people are French antigovernment and here and we have so many families 1839 we have an act of congress buried and it’s where my Mohican comes these mercenaries, these that were interrelated. I also come were we became citizens. Then all roots are. warriors that knew about code of from the Fowler line, the Johnson the rest of you; your people came war. Not Indian war not look for line and many other names, but to this at different times but there Madden talked about being a a little pocket inside, but total war I’m just grateful to be here and was a federal act in 1924 where Mohican Indian saying, “When I mass hurt and wipe out people thank you for welcoming us. I’m other Indians became citizens. So was fi rst asked what kind of Indian because we were taught how to glad to be part of this special day. it was almost 100 years prior to are you? Are you Apache? Are fi ght that way from a society that that. you Sioux? What are you? I said does total war, total destruction.” Ryan gave a little history of the Gathering cont on page Ten: well I’m a Stockbridge. Well they’d Brothertowns saying, “It’s like MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2015 Page 6 Dear Community Members, Hello Fellow Tribal Members,

It has been an honor to serve you. I am taking this opportunity to let I ask for you continued support as I you all know that I am running for seek re-election as Vice-President the Tribal Treasurer position in the of our great Mohican Nation. upcoming October 10th election and as always I respectfully ask I am the son of Corlyss and for your support. Lucille “Cille” Miller; husband to Linda; father to Tara (Pete), Beau I am the eldest daughter of (Starlyn) and Trace; grandfather to Verna Johnson Miller, the eldest Corbin, Leslyn, Miles, Meryl and granddaughter of Virginia Mohawk Corlyss. Johnson and the mother of Kenneth W. (Gibber) Miller Jr.; I If you re-elect me to be your voice have 4 sisters and 4 brothers. Out as Vice-President, you can be sure of my 60 years of life I have lived that I will continue to represent within the Stockbridge-Munsee you with a fi erce dedication to Community all but 7 years. our Nation’s greatness. I will their families be hurt by truths, work hard to sustain our focus on I don’t put much stock in campaign untruths and half-truths. diversifi cation efforts in economic natural environment is second to promises because many are made development for the stability of none and it is my commitment that on limited information. There are We are a very strong Tribe and we our Nation’s future, maintain the Tribe continues to responsibly two sides to every story and I fi nd have survived to be here today and improved relationships with tribal, steward its natural resources and most of the time there are more we need to stick together for our federal, state and local partners improve its sustainability. than two sides. However, I have Tribe to be here for the tomorrows. for the benefi t of our Community, and will always promise to listen So this brings me to my last and advocate for job security and Thank you for your consideration. and to do my very best for our promise to you all and that is if I stability for our employees. I also Tribe. cannot discuss an issue with you believe that our Community’s Gregory L. Miller to your face it will not appear on In the last two years I have along social media by my hand nor will I Two Vie For Treasurer with many of you experienced use someone else in this respect. I’d like to introduce myself and thank great personnel loss and this has those that have nominated me to made me more refl ective of life for Lastly I encourage participation at run for the Tribal Treasurer position. us as a Tribe. I have seen a lot of our Tribal semi-annual meeting on change in how we relate to one November 7, 2015 at 2:00PM. If I am the eldest daughter to Dick another and I am sad to say it isn’t anyone has questions about any & Patricia Miller, granddaughter always very positive. specifi c area of the Tribe please to Arvid & Bernice Miller. I let us know so the answer can be currently hold the position as Technology has opened many heard at the meeting. Contracts & Grant Manager doors. We are able to communicate, within our Community and have calculate and disseminate more Respectfully, had the p revious 23 years of effectively then before computer. my employment in the Gaming I have also seen individuals and Terrie K. Terrio industry starting as a vault cashier in 1992 and ending the last 11 Eighteen Vie For Tribal Council years as a Gaming Commissioner. ELECT I graduated from Northcentral Jolene Bowman Technical College in May 2000 For Tribal Council with an Associate Degree in feel that our Tribe has hired very Business Management and intend competent people on their “team” on returning to school in the spring to do the day to day operations. I Jolene Bowman, Ph.D. to work toward my Bachelor’s am a true believer in cross training Degree in Business. I have been individuals, without losing the I am honored for the Tribal Council actively involved in Bowler Alumni integrity of the work, yet achieving nomination and I am respectfully Scholarship Association, holding what is best for the company or asking for your support on Satur- the President seat for the last 4 in our case the Tribe. My parents day, October 10th. years. In the past I have sat on the raised their daughters with I am interested in this seat be- Bowler School Board of Education exception work ethics and I would cause I want to work collaborative- as well as the Tribal Board of continue to carry that through to ly to sustain our nation. It is vital Education. I have had many my role as Tribal Treasurer if I were that we work towards building our years of working with local, State fortunate enough to win the seat. tribal nation so that Mohican Na- and Federal Government offi cials. tion sustains through adversary in Thank you all in advance for your this century and the centuries to I currently serve on the Tribal In- If I were elected as Tribal consideration and I hope to win come. vestment Committee and on the Treasurer I have no intention of your vote on October 10th. Wisconsin Indian Education Asso- taking it as a full-time position. I Since my last tribal council term, ciation. which was from 2006-2010 I fo- What to Know About Electric Space Heaters cused on education endeavors Let my 23 years of tribal work ex- Winter can be tough on heaters, Before buying a space heater, that resulted in attaining a second perience with the last nine years and sometimes one heater is be sure it has been safety bachelor’s degree in Early Child- as the Director of Education, Em- just not enough to heat an entire certifi ed. There should be a safety hood Elementary Education with a ployment, and Training work for house. Electric space heaters certifi cation mark on the box. regular education license in 2012. you. can be very helpful; however, if Many space heaters have a safety they are not used and monitored feature that automatically turns the I then went on to receive a Doctor If elected, you can expect that I will properly, electric space heaters space heater off when it is tipped of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) in employ servant leadership while can be dangerous. Here are some to a certain degree. Leadership for the Advancement working for the collective and not easy tips to follow to make sure General Inspection of Learning and Service in Higher a select few. space heaters are used correctly. When using the space heater for Education. Check Safety features Heaters cont on page Seven: Council cont on page Twelve: MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2015 Page 7 October 2015 After School Program K - 3rd Gr. #793-4085

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Prevention as they grow! 1 2 Introduce new SAMSHA campaign Open Room Help children develop Ready, Set, Listen appropriate positive Games behaviors with clear “Why it’s not smart to start Yarn weaving craft Music messages that they are not to drink alcohol curriculum” to use tobacco, alcohol or other drugs. 5 6 7 8 9 SPINOZA MONDAYS Language Ready, Set, Listen Ready, Set, Listen Open Room Where is (person) song? Fact card game Friendship while learning w / Memory game Cooking Class Ta wa ____ Spinoza What is alcohol? Apple Muffins Yoon ndapi! Social, emotional lessons Koolamalsi ____? & skill building unit Noolamalsi anushiik. Alumshiimwiil.

12 13 Language 14 15 16 I like being me story Ready, Set, Listen Ready, Set, Listen Open Room Spin the Wheel Game

Self-respect discussion Laapii, waak, njoos, laapii iil, Feelings card - scenario When someone uses alcohol Games Moxa, anushiik, Koolamalsi, word scramble Tempra Painting noolamalsi Music 19 20 21 22 23 What is original about you? Language Ready, Set, Listen Jan RedCloud Open Room CSA presentation Paint Leaf colors Self-esteem checklist Challenges card game Games Maxksuw, nzuksuw, wiisaawsuw, Three Kinds of Touches Paper Foling Craft wiipongwsuw, askaskwsuw, Music aalunjaapamukwsuw

26 27 28 29 30 Choosing & Respecting Language Ready, Set, Listen game Ready, Set, Listen Open Room

Feelings story / discussion Review the above & expand About safe places Prevention message puzzle Games games discussion Collage crafting Music

Waiver cont from pg One: Nurse Practitioner services to American Indians and Alaska with a 100% Federal Medical states, according to federal re- Natives in Indian Health Service Assistance Percentage (FMAP) quirements. The program is fund-  Freestanding Birth Center (IHS) and tribal health care facili- for Medicaid services provided ed jointly by states and the federal services (when licensed or ties such as the S/M Health and through an IHS facility such as the government. otherwise recognized by Wellness Center. In doing so, S/M Health and Wellness Center. the state) Congress recognized that many Medicaid- Mandatory Benefi ts: Indian people, especially those This article is part of a series of ar-  Transportation to medical care residing in very remote and ru- ticles related to the S/M Health and  Inpatient hospital services ral locations, were eligible for but Wellness Center’s “Strengthening  Tobacco cessation counseling could not access Medicaid and Our Tribal Health Services” Proj-  Outpatient hospital services for pregnant women Medicare services without travel- ect. There will be more upcoming ing sometimes hundreds of miles articles related to the project, but if  EPSDT: Early and Periodic to Medicaid and Medicare provid- you’d like information in the mean- Screening, Diagnostic, and The Children’s Health Insurance ers located off reservation. time, please contact Elena Cox or Treatment Services Program (CHIP) provides health Cheryl Tiegs at 715-793-4144 or coverage to eligible children, The Indian Health Care Improve- 877-898-4154 (toll free).  Nursing Facility Services through both Medicaid and sepa- ment Act also provided states rate CHIP programs. The Chil-  Home health services dren’s Health Insurance Program Heaters cont from page Six: cords under carpets or rugs (CHIP) provides comprehensive the fi rst time, or the fi rst time in a because this can damage the  Physician services benefi ts to children. Since states while, inspect for damages. Check cords and possibly lead to fi res. have fl exibility to design their own the power cord for burn marks  Rural health clinic services program within Federal guidelines, or frays. The heater unit itself General Heater Safety benefi ts vary by state and by the should be inspected for dents, and Never leave an electric heater type of CHIP program. CHIP is  Federally qualifi ed health other damages that may cause a unattended. Before moving the administered by states, accord- center services malfunction. Turn switches on and heater itself, switch it off and allow ing to federal requirements. The off to make sure they are in proper time for it to cool down. Be sure program is funded jointly by states working order. to keep children and animals away  Laboratory and X-ray services and the federal government. from space heaters. They produce Proper Heater Use a lot of heat and the unit can be  Family planning services In 1976, the Indian Health Care Place the heater on a level, stable hot to the touch. Improvement Act amended the surface at least three feet away Electric heaters can be a great  Nurse Midwife services Social Security Act to permit re- from any combustible items. Due way to keep a home warm during imbursement by Medicare and to the amount of heat that can be these chilly winter months.  Certifi ed Pediatric and Family Medicaid for services provided generated, never run the heater MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2015 Page 8 Gathering cont from page Five: so that we would be equal to the She explained the tradeoffs of other federally recognized tribes. becoming citizens saying, “ One We started to do that administrative of the tradeoffs that came with that process that they have and we’re [citizenship] is they indicated that in that administrative process for we were no longer a reservation. about 30 years with the federal We could still have that track of government telling us, you’re in 11th Annual land, we could become individual the right place, you’re doing the land owners but we were no right things. Just recently they Fire Safety/Crime Prevention Parade & longer a federally recognized tribe. said, well, actually you’re not We had that track of land and we in the right place, you need to Open House would be landowners and we’d be talking to Congress and not be able to stay there. One of the work through the administrative W13455 Camp 14 Rd Public Safety Building sad parts, and I heard yesterday arm of the government. And morning stories about this, is we’re so that’s one of the challenges Saturday October 10, 2015 10:00 am – not used to being individual land that our people are continuing to 2:00 pm owners and we weren’t used to face each day. We have a large Family Activities & Crime & Fire Safety Information paying taxes. And so we did have contingency of our members that a forfeiture of parts of the land are still in that southern town and because we weren’t able to make we’re very proud that we were those payments. That checker able to purchase a small piece nd 10:00 am 2 Year: “SCAVENGER HUNT” You must come boarded [the land] within the of land that’s inside the original to the Housing Offi ce (N8618 Oak Street) to register your confi nes of our own community boundaries of the Brothertown family team name and members and pick up the directions much like all the other tribes have township. We’re real proud of that for the scavenger hunt beginning October 2, 2015 and end- experienced.” and it helps us feel connected. So coming to places like this we’re ing October 9, 2015. This gives you one full week to do the Ryan explained their current with all of our relatives, that helps hunt. Winners will be announced after all teams come to the situation saying, “At this point in us stay connected and we’re just Public Safety Building on October 11, 2014. time today we are working hard, as grateful to be here and be a part of Larry had mentioned, to try to get it sharing with you all and learning 1st place: $130.00 2nd place: $110.00 3rd place: $90.00 back that relationship between the from you all. So thank you very federal government and our tribe much.” LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST AND 10:30 am Fire Department “Surprise” Activity HERITAGE DAY WORKSHOPS ONLY THE FIRST TEN TEAMS REGISTERED CULTURAL & LOGGING MUSEUM FUNDRAISER AND PRESENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR PRIZES: Saturday, October 3, 2015 Menominee Logging Camp Museum 1ST place: $50.00 2nd place: $40.00 3rd place: $30.00 Keshena, WI

11:00 am “Family design and create” all materials will be provided for your family/team to design and create an item in 40 minutes as directed this day. You can only use the supplies provided. 11:50 am Judging

1st place: $50.00 2nd place: $40.00 3rd place: $30.00 FOOD & DRINKS DOOR PRIZES

12:00 Noon 10th Annual Fire Safety/Crime Prevention Parade Enter Your Department, Yourself, or Your Kids. You $8.00: Adults, seniors and Children under 10: $6.00, Children must have a Crime Prevention or Fire Safety Theme to par- under 2 are Free ticipate in winning prizes. Everyone is welcome to enter all activities and the parade. Please call our offi ce to pre-regis- Eggs, Fried Potatoes, Toast, Oatmeal, 2 bacon or 2 sausages, ter for the parade or register inside the building on this day. Coffee, Tea Juice or Milk We do NOT pre-register for activities. Carry a banner, pull a All the Pancakes you can eat with REAL Maple Syrup! Serving starts at 8 a.m. wagon, make posters, ride a bike, ride a fl oat, then walk the one mile through the Housing area. Wade Fernandez (Menominee) will be preforming Cultural Heritage Activities T.B.A. PARADE RAIN DATE WILL BE THE NEXT 50/50 Raffl e and Other Gift Drawing held at Noon SATURDAY AT 10:00 A.M. Raffl es, Silent Auctions and Art Vendors throughout the day

st Parade Prizes: kids ages 0-14 yrs 1 place: $40 Vendors will be asked to donate one item that they made valued at 2nd place: $30 3rd place: $25 $25 or more for each table 4 days prior to event

15 yrs/adult/dept.1st place: $80 2nd place: $60 3rd place: $40 DISCLAIMER: Any prizes not picked up in 30 days will be considered a donation to the museum for our next fundraiser. All “gift card” prizes will be handed out after each activity. Prizes cannot be shipped or delivered! Sponsored & Hosted by the Menominee Tribal Historic Preservation Sponsored by the S-M Division of Community Housing Offi ce for more info call: 715- 799-5258 and Public Safety Department RAFFLE ITEMS: “Black suede fringed buckskin jacket with beautiful beadwork and real bone” and Little Native Girl Doll. MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2015 Page 9 Caucus cont from page One: Jeremy Mohawk 2nd by Jody Carrington Hartwig Quinton Bowman Nominated Jerry Mohawk Sr Nominated Terrie Terrio 2nd by Carolyn Miller Seralee Jagemann 2nd by Joann Schedler Roberta Carrington Made the Shawn Moede Nominated Leonard motion to close nominations for Welch Jr 2nd by Job Moede Vice President 2nd by Quinton Jayci Malone Nominated Regina Bowman Putnam 2nd by Roberta Carrington WIC NEWS Carolyn Miller Nominated Jolene The fl oor was opened for Bowman 2nd by Joann Schedler To ALL WIC Participants: nominations for: Treasurer Lynne Welch Nominated Matthew Quinton Bowman Nominated Putnam 2nd by Donna Church WIC Days for the Month of October are as follows, Terrie Terrio 2nd by Donna Church JoAnn Schedler Nominated Robert Tuesday, October 6th is our Certifi cation, Seralee Jagemann Nominated Little 2nd by Bethann Molkentin Recertifi cation, and Mid-Cert Day BY Sheila Miller 2nd by JoAnn Nancy Boivin Nominated Lisa Vele Schedler 2nd by Seralee Jagemann APPOINTMENT ONLY. NO WALK-INS. Bethann Molkentin Nominated Nancy Boivin Nominated AJ Miller Wednesday, October 7th is for those who only Janet Miller 2nd by Melissa Heath 2nd by Carolyn Miller need benefi ts loaded onto their eWIC cards. We Jayci Malone Nominated Jill Kristy Malone made the motion to Duffek 2nd by Shawn Moede will not be doing Certifi cations, Re-certifi cations, close nominations for Treasurer JoAnn Schedler Nominated Liza or Mid-Certs on this day. 2nd by Bethann Molkentin Duffek 2nd by Nancy Boivin Thursday, October 15th is our Emergency Back- Quinton Bowman Nominated The fl oor was opened for Deann Slater 2nd by Nancy Boivin Up Day for WIC, which means if you absolutely nominations for: Tribal Council- Quinton Bowman Nominated Kurt can’t keep your appointment on Tuesday, October Sheila Miller Nominated Chad Gardner 2nd by Joann Schedler 6th you must call and reschedule for this day, or if Miller 2nd by Bethann Molkentin Lynne Welch Nominated Alphia Adrian Vele Nominated Scott Vele Creapeau- 2nd by Donna Church you can’t make it to get benefi ts loaded on card 2nd by Harold Bowman you should call and schedule to get benefi ts Marv Malone Nominated Melodi Quinton Bowman made the motion loaded onto card. Malone 2nd by Job Moede to close nominations for the Tribal Job Moede Nominated Bert Moede Council 2nd by Adrian Vele Any questions please contact Julie Burr at (715) Sr 2nd by Marv Malone 793-5013. Donna Church Nominated Joann The fl oor was opened for Schedler 2nd by Harold Bowman nominations for: Education Board Keith Bowman Nominated Quinton Parent/Grandparent-2 Bowman 2nd by Harold Bowman Nancy Boivin Nominated Roberta Roberta Carrington Nominated Carrington 2nd by Sheila Powless Shawn Moede 2nd by Susan Miller Adrian Vele Nominated Gloria JoAnn Schedler Nominated Lynne Bruette 2nd by Bette Besaw Welch 2nd by Donna Church- Lynne withdraw Quinton Bowman made the Harold Bowman Nominated Roger motion to close nominations for The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against Miller 2nd by Joann Schedler the education board 2nd by Nancy its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the Carolie Miller Nominated Joseph Boivin bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender nd Miller 2 by Nancy Boivin identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, Jayci Malone Nominated Crystal Nancy Boivin made the motion to Malone 2nd by Lynne Welch adjourn at 2:21pm 2nd by Donna marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or Bethann Molkentin Nominated Church part of an individua’s income is derived from any public assistance Leah Miller 2nd by Roberta program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any Carrington program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not Seralee Jagemann Nominated all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to fi le a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (link is external), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/ complaint_fi ling_cust.html (link is external), or In order to continually provide the at any USDA offi ce, or call (866) 632-9992 to highest quality of care to our community, the Health Center will be offering request the form. You may also write a letter physical therapy appointments three containing all of the information requested in days week. Initial and subsequent the form. Send your completed complaint form evaluations will be performed on or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Tuesdays only, however, treatment can Agriculture, Director, Offi ce of Adjudication, 1400 be performed on Monday, Tuesday, and Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. Thursday. We are excited to continue 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at our partnership with HealthReach Rehabilitation Services, Inc. [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 22015015 IndianIndian SummerSummer FestivalFestival

Stockbridge-Munsee had the Johnson Controls Stage Posting Colors before boxing started Brent Michael Davids Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Northern Woodland Village

Pow Wow Terrance Milller & Theresa Miller Dave Shubinski AnnMarie Spice & Diane Burr

Arrianna Haufe & Samantha Grant Jeremy Moede & Mike Gardner Leander Moon Angela Waupochick

Bertina, Kylee, Stormy, & Kyson Dodge Harold Bowman Larry Hill & Jeremy Davids

Marie, Matt, Caleb, & McKayla Putnam Robert Little John Groat MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2015 Page 12 Good Day to everyone: School and attended Menominee Thanks for the nomination. After help (both tribal members and My name is Jill (Hill) Duffek and I College. I don’t know everything or nineteen (19) years working for the employees) we achieve whatever am writing this platform because claim to know everything so please Tribe in many different capacities, it takes. I traced my ancestry I have been nominated to run for have patients as I am willing to including Commander of the back to Sachem Ziba Peters. My Tribal Council. I am honored to be listen and learn and do what is in Mohican Veterans, it is time to put mother is Irene Mcgee- Moon. given this chance to be of service the best interest of the Tribe as a all that knowledge into helping all My wonderful wife is Bonnie Little to the Stockbridge-Munsee whole. the people of the Tribe. I would and together we have seven Community. I am A Mother, wife, Everyone that is a Tribal member consider it an honor to serve you children and soon to be thirty (30) Daughter, Aunt, Sister, friend and and a community member has a as a Tribal Council member. We all grandchildren and eleven (11) member of this community. My lot invested in the Stockbridge- need to strive to make this a better great-grandchildren. Thank you husband is Gregg Duffek and Munsee Community and it is not community through education, again we have fi ve children and four all about money invested, but more social development and Granddaughters. My parents the personal investment of hard better economics. So with your Sincerely Robert Little were Violet (Malone) Hill and Earl work, I would like to be part of this (Squirrely) Hill. and to help keep our community Hello, I currently working for the Tribe something that we are proud of. My name is Crystal L Malone. My at the Stockbridge-Munsee I am not making promises that parents are Marv (Buttons) Malone Food Distribution Program as are impossible to keep but would and LaVonne Rudesill. I am the a Supervisor and have been love the chance to help make a mother of fi ve children age 10-19. doing so for 13 years and before difference to keep advancing our I have worked for our tribe, the that Honoring Our Children. I Tribe, Community and Land. Stockbridge-Munsee Community, Graduated Bowler Public High the last 16 years. I started out in an entry-level position and worked Hello, My Name is Liza Duffek. nominated to run for Tribal my way up to an Assistant Director My mother was Tena Mae (Vele) Council. As a representative of position. I have been the Assistant Duffek. I live in the red house directly our Tribe, if I am elected, I would Director of Economic Support across from the Administration do my best to continue helping for the last 4 years and worked building and have lived there for people. I will listen and bring with others to create policies, 13 years. I have lived and worked feedback back to my fellow council procedures, and job descriptions on the rez for more than 20 years. members, so that we are able to etc. I am currently working at the make good decisions based on Stockbridge-Munsee Health and the information we receive from I have been nominated to run for Wellness Center, in the Business the community, our off reservation a seat on Tribal Council and am Offi ce, and have loved every members, as well as information I honored by that nomination. My aspect of working in the health have researched. Everyone has a goal is to have our tribe continue fi eld. Taking care of people, in any voice; I want to hear them and let to grow, develop successful capacity, is what I believe to be the them be heard. businesses, and to not only build else to follow because what is fair most rewarding and satisfying act up our tribe but also our people. for one is fair for all. a person can do with their life. We deserve the chance to have My experiences have Thank you, Liza Duffek our voices heard and to be able allowed me to communicate I am so excited to have been to have leaders that will look into well with people of all diverse everything, be honest, and not personalities and backgrounds. Please vote SERALEE make decisions based on what I would be honored to perform a AZZOLINA-JAGEMANN for Tribal is affecting them or their families. service to our community as one Council Tribal Council members need to of YOUR tribal council members. First, to our Elders, I wish research all aspects of policies If elected you may be certain I will to thank each of you for all of your and procedures, ordinances, and research and look into things, in an contributions to our community, complaints/rumors etc. before unbiased manner, before making both past and present. And, making decisions. Also, I believe decisions. secondly, I respectfully ask the Tribal Council Members need to Elders and community members- follow the policies and procedures Thank you. at-large, to allow me the honor of they are approving for everyone serving you and our Community as a Tribal Council member. I ask for your vote and support. The cynic is one who never sees a good quality in I am the daughter of Patricia a man, and never fails to see a bad one. He is the Gardner Azzolina and Joseph human owl, vigilant in darkness and blind to light, Azzolina and granddaughter of Joyce Doxtater (aka Moede) mousing for vermin, and never seeing noble game. Schultz and Charles Gardner. The cynic puts all human actions into two classes - I was raised in Milwaukee, but openly bad and secretly bad. Henry Ward Beecher I have traveled home at least monthly since I was a toddler, why I am running for offi ce? What do I know about our government view, discussion and opinion. tirelessly to ensure that the mi- until 2010 when I decided to  Responsibility to the people, cromanagement that is occurring move home permanently along and its operations? Or, why do I want to take on the responsibilities as it is “For the People” that in the tribal operations ends or is with my three children. Tribal community service is required. greatly minimized. government, its operations and for a job that is not always seen in a positive manner. I ask for  Micromanagement of staff leaders have always been a part should be avoided as non- And, fi nally please know that I of our family discussions at home, your vote, because I know that I can contribute to the overall necessary. am able to formulate my own ideas especially at our meal table. Even and opinions and I will not be led though we lived in the city, we improvement in our operations. I am a very open and fair-minded I make these commitments by anyone or anything, other than always participated in the political to you. If you elect me as one of the wishes of the people. I will lis- process with gentle reminders person. I believe in basic principles, such as: your next Tribal Council Members, ten to you and act accordingly. I to our elected offi cials that tribal I promise that I will treat everyone respectfully ask that you come out members’ do not all reside on  Fairness and equality in treat- ment of tribal members—re- in a fair and equitable manner. and vote in the upcoming tribal our reservation. We were always I promise that I will work hard to election on Saturday, October 10th, reminded by our mother, that our gardless of where they live or who their family members are. promote and ensure transparency 2015. circle is larger than it looks. And, in our tribal operations. I promise PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE that we should always be proud to  Transparency in government, that is, that most (if not all) that I will be responsible and ac- FOR SERALEE AZZOLINA- be a part of it, I am. countable to YOU THE PEOPLE! JAGEMANN! You might ask yourself, decisions made by Council should be open for public re- And, I promise that I will work MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2015 Page 13 *Vote AJ Miller - Tribal Council 2015 Election article 2015* Greetings and well wishes to all my fellow community members: Dear Tribal Member, It is now and always has been a great honor and privilege My name is AJ Miller. I am running serving as Councilmen for our for Tribal Council on October 10, Tribe, this past year marked my 2015. I am currently working at 7th consecutive year since being the Mohican Family Center. I re-elected in 2008, and during also work at Bowler High School this time I have always strived as the Girls Varsity Basketball to be an honest, fair, genuine, Coach. I have been part of the and a consistent leader in our community my entire life. As the community. Over the years I have years have passed, I have felt a had the opportunity to establish stronger desire to make an impact and maintain relationships with in the community. The reason other Tribal leaders, many State I am running for Tribal Council and Federal offi cials, all to foster is to make a difference that will the respected reputation of our shape our future generations and Great Tribe. lead us on a path to success and I have never been one to shy away prosperity. I believe that in order from voicing my opinion, whether it to achieve true tribal success and revitalize our culture. Part of is in agreement or disagreement, tribe, 1450 of us, I have always we all need to do our part at the being whole is to learn who you it is necessary to bring issues to tried to make my decisions as to October 10 Tribal Elections. The are and where you’ve come from. the table, get them out in the open the best interest of the tribe, not issues that are very important to “To be ignorant of what occurred so more opinions can be shared, I individuals, not families, but all, me are: Our Elders- Taking care before you were born is to remain learned at a young age the simple that is who I serve as Councilmen. of the people who have taken always a child.” –Cicero meaning of “democracy” no one is When ask a specifi c question, I care of us. I want to improve on right, no one is wrong, we simply give a straight forward, specifi c the care and services provided How can we, as a community, agree or disagree. There have answer, it may not be what some to our elders. Education- Work make a difference? By selfl ess been attempts made to suppress want to hear but is what they need on encouraging our children and acts and making a commitment my voice by those who may to know. parents to better our community to always strive for excellence in disagree with the manner in which If the day comes when the by investing in themselves. Our everything that we do. We need I present myself, my personal community ask me to sit in a Youth- The most important key to people that are driven to be the constitution has always been different council seat, I welcome our future success. The youth and change our community needs. I strong and when these attempts that request as all my years and our community need encouraging believe that I am that change that are made I face them head on, experience of councilmen would role models to set a positive we need. I would appreciate your face to face, and hopefully at the have prepared me for whatever example. Our Businesses- There vote on October 10. end of the day, we can again, service my community desires. are many improvements that can agree or disagree. I have heard My adult life has been dedicated be made to become more effi cient “Progress is impossible without from community members who to my community, 30 plus years of in the things we do to fi nancially change, and those who cannot happen to be employees, as many employment and 20 years council support our community. We have change their minds cannot change of us are, they are afraid to voice service speak to that dedication, many unexplored avenues to help anything.” –George Bernard Shaw their opinion for fear of retaliation with your support and VOTE, I bring prosperity to our Nation. from supervisors, this amounts to wish to continue. Culture- It is important, as a *The Change We Need - Vote AJ “Dictatorship, not Democracy” An-nii-shick Native American, to learn about Miller - Tribal Council 2015* I have always represented the Thank you Hello, for those of you who may Hello, I would once again like not know me my name is Chad to serve you as a tribal council Miller my parents are Donnie and member. I believe in FAIRNESS Chris Miller, I am a single father and I believe in following the of two and a lifelong residence policies and laws of our Tribe. of the reservation. I have been employed with the Tribes Land The role of a TC member is to Management Department for SERVE with honesty and integrity approx. the last 16 years and and that is what I promise to do am currently its manager. I am with the best of my ability. I hope honored to accept the nomination you can cast your vote for me and for Tribal council and humbly others who you feel will fulfi ll that asking for your consideration in duty. the upcoming election. Through the years I’ve had the good fortune Anuushiik. to be involved with Tribal planning Leah Miller and policy creation and have been given the opportunity to sit on different boards and committees. Public Transportation Informational Meetings This experience has allowed me a better understanding of not only Tribal Members and Community are invited the day to day operations of the September 29, 2015 at 6pm at the Mohican North Star Casino Tribe but has given me insight Events Center on the “how to” part of making positive impacts in our community . I believe strongly through base any decision on the greater Topics: involvement one can make a good on the community. With an Introduction of Workgroup & Director of Menominee Transit Ser- difference and create positive “open door policy” in respects to vices change in all aspects of Tribal life, communications I hope to create a Background Information my pledge is this : if elected I will transparency in the position that will Potential Routes carry myself in a humble manner be fair and equitable to all. Again Potential Services listening to all concerns brought thanks for your consideration Potential Fares by our membership and will Sincerely, Chad Miller Questions and Answers MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2015 Page 14 Hello Mohican Community! Good day to you all. I have been My name is Shawn Moede, for nominated and am seeking your those of you who don’t know me support for Stockbridge-Munsee my Mom is Lorraine Welch and Tribal Council. There is a lot to be my Dad is Bert Moede Sr. My said and could take up a couple of Grandparents are Lois & Stub weeks, so I will try to keep it short Welch and Bill & Oleyna Moede. as possible. Most all who know I have 1 daughter Alyx and 1 son me already understand my heart who passed away 2 years ago. I lies with the community and what also have 3 Grandbabies is best for ALL. I have worked for the Tribe for over 20 years, fi rst at Social Services It seems as the years pass and the and for the last 19 years at the Casino keeps making money that Housing Offi ce. I love my job and we gradually forget who we are I love this community. We are very and where we have come from. lucky to have such a great place to We take for granted the forest that live and work. we have now which was just a big I hope this is the year for some clear-cut and not here 100 years positive change, we are ready for ago when our grandparents fi rst it. Be bold! Give some new people can see two sides to a story. I resettled here. There was literally must need to have a BIG voice and a chance to serve the community! want the chance to serve the nothing here. If you looked from make a difference for ourselves, This is what I feel Tribal Council PEOPLE and sadly I think that has the top of the hill by the Wilderness but mostly our children. is supposed to be; someone who been forgotten. Our members, our Church toward the Administration looks out for the community as community come fi rst. building/old clinic; it was just This is a list of what I believe needs a whole- fairly and consistently, I consider myself fair, honest and one big berry patch. Many of to be addressed in short order: someone who people can trust hardworking and I am willing to put our community members were  New business development: and look up to and someone who people fi rst. Thank you! forced to move to the city to make Need other avenues to bring in ends meet. The few that remain revenue and create jobs foru Koolamalsi, my name is Jeremy here scratched it out in gardens, our people other than gam- Mohawk and I am asking for your farming, logging, and hunting. It bling. continued support for a seat on the was a much tighter knit community  Tribal Court: We need to go Tribal Council. I have served our and something I personally believe full circle with court fi nancially nation the last 2 years and have is eroding. This is a small glimpse embrace and support fully or learned a lot about being a good into the past and the prosperity we do away with leader. I have seen a lot of good share today.  Language and Culture: We and have seen bad. I believe need to make a priority to pre- communications need to improve The Casino has breathed much serve what we have not lost between Council Members and life back into our community. We yet. offi cers and that is something I have a family center for the young.  Enrollment: We have to stop would like to work on if re-elected. A very nice clinic, home loans and picking and choosing. Need to The people need to know more of most importantly jobs so the Tribal enroll how intended. We are a what’s going on. I have done my Members living off the reservation community of Indians. job as a Council Member honestly, were able to return home. We  Education: We need the best truthfully, and from the heart. I will have been riding the wave of good teachers and or facilities avail- continue to put the people fi rst be- fortune for quite some time. It is able to our youth including cause our Nation is only as strong also time to take another path. the support needed from pre- as the people in it and a leader is We need to diversify and invest in school through college. They only as strong as the people back- other fi elds of work/business both are our future. ing him/her. I used my one vote on the reservation and off. Just to the best of my ability and will because we have a border does In closing, if elected I am there as continue to do what’s right in my not stop us from expanding past it. a servant of and for my people. heart for our great Nation. I truly Our name Mo-he-con-new (people There is no preference for family am grateful for the opportunity the ward to another term if you so of the fl owing water) and like the of friend. Any monies that are people have graciously granted wish. Good health and happiness waters we must also keep moving attached to being a Council me the last 2 years and look for- to all our people. ANUSHIIK and changing. Member salary or stipend will be donated back to the community My name is Rene Montez and I It is time we elect council that will entirely as it is not customary to am asking for your support as I try make sound long lasting decisions take money in leadership of ones to gain a seat on Tribal Council. and investments for the future people. It will be appropriated for The most common question asked of our people. I, personally, am the elderly and children. I would when people hear you are running wanting a lot of change, but I be honored to have your vote. for Council is “why do you want to know it starts gradually and not run”? There are plenty of answers overnight. We as a small people Matthew J. Putnam to that question but simply put I want to serve the Tribal Members The Fall Cleanup will take place on in a fair and equal manor. As an employee and a community Monday, October 19. Items should not member I always have Tribal Members approach me concerns be placed curbside until the weekend of or ideas but they feel they have no resources for getting those ideas the Cleanup, Friday, October 16 at the to a Council Member. Or they feel their ideas and concerns fall on me you will get a response. I feel earliest. I will follow with details in the deaf ears. If elected to Council my that if elected offi cials listen to the promise to you is not only listen to concerns of the people they are next issue. your concerns but acknowledge accountable to it can only make them with a response. Whether it is them a better leader. I’d like to by phone, e-mail, text, face to face thank you for your consideration or yes even Facebook if you direct in this upcoming election. Thank You, Shawn a question or concern towards Respectfully, Rene Montez MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2015 Page 15 Hello, my name is Regina Putnam Milwaukee, founding member Corporation for Off Reservation but most people who know me call  Mohican Veterans, founding Business Development, me Reggie. I am the daughter of member Continue Control & Reduce Joe and Rosie Putnam and I have  Tribal Peacemaker Invasive Species, Increase lived in the Stockbridge Munsee  Coordinating Mohican Nurses Clinic Patient Satisfaction, Community for most of my life. group and a Mohican Writers Separation of Policy Making I was employed in gaming for Circle. from Day-to-Day Operations, about 15 years; most of that time and Members Holding town, was at our tribally owned casino. I village and county offi ce, currently work as a Child Support Tribal Committees:  To review and evaluate how our Specialist for the Tribe. I have two  Served on the Enrollment Nation can be competitive in Associates of Arts degrees, one Committee, Editorial Board, all our business development is for biological sciences and one Historic Preservation and the efforts. is for business administration. I Regional Aging and Disability  To keep our membership am currently on the home stretch Resource Center (ADRC) informed and involved in for my bachelors in business Board representing our efforts to improve the health of administration and pl an to continue community. the community. on for my master’s degree. Hobbies:  To work with Human Resource, It is the Tribal Council’s duty to  Researching and writing about Education and Job training as do what is best for the Tribe and Stockbridge-Munsee in the they determine what skills and our community and also to listen Civil War (Wrote the chapter training our people will need to the people, even if they do not on Wisconsin Indians in the and how can set policy to help agree with the person’s position. out for change in the Tribal Civil War for the National them prepare for jobs now and Our people should never feel that Leadership, wanting people who Park Service book, American in the future. their feelings or opinions do not care about the people and our Indians and the Civil War,  To evaluate what we can do matter because they do! It is not programs. I have also been one June 2013). Contributor in the to improve the lives of our possible to please everybody, but of the people seeking change and “Refl ections on the Waters children, elders and veterans. it is important to make sure they decided it was time to serve our That Are Never Still” (2015)  To increase the efforts to feel heard, because everyone of members. If elected I will strive to book. I also enjoy antiquing, share our Tribal language and our members is important. I also do what is right and make informed gardening with native plants culture. feel that it is very important to decisions/votes. and traveling with my husband  To focus on energy effi ciency make informed decisions; and by It is important that everyone who Jon. and food sovereignty efforts that I mean looking beyond the is able comes out to vote, making My promise: for the community. packet that is put before them and your voices heard! I appreciate  To complete the Strategic Plan  To never forget our history and doing some research. Who will you taking the time to read this implementation process and how our ancestors struggled this decision effect and how? and if you choose to vote for me I invite community participation to maintain our lands and For the last few years I have been will do my best for my community. as needed. sovereignty. hearing our people speaking Thank you. 2015 Goals approved: To Tell My name is Jo Ann (Gardner) Our Story, Food Sovereignty, I believe that over 40 years of Schedler and I am asking for your Energy Independence, leadership has shaped my ideas vote to serve on the Stockbridge- Continue Support for Higher and given me the experience Munsee Community Tribal Education, Developing Future needed to serve our Nation. We Council. Staff from Tribal Membership, need to work together, listen to Venture Fund Development, our people and communicate Reduction in Illegal Drug decisions to members in a timely Use, New Tribal Government fashion. I believe if you want to I believe Tribal Council members Headquarters Facility, Develop make a difference, get involved, are accountable to the people and a Central Database for Tribal understand our history, and are in a service position. I believe Statistical Data, Develop a volunteer. If you have any other in hard work, volunteerism and Capital Improvement Plan issues or ideas please email me at respectful, honest leadership. I am (CIP), Diversifi cation of [email protected]. running for council because I want Tribal Businesses, Revenue to serve our nation in a positive Streams and Employment VOTE, Saturday, October 10th, manner. I have a passion for the Opportunities, A New Cultural 2015, community and I am dedicated Center, Including a Library and committed to working for a and Museum, Phase 4 Casino Jo Ann (Gardner) Schedler better future for our youth, families, Development, Development elders and veterans. Business at Cardinal Stritch of an Economic Development Anushiik University (2006). Work experience: Family: My name is Lisa Vele. I am My parents are the late Grady  Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Milwaukee County, retired the daughter of Allen and Leona (Joe) and Leona (Cuddy Welch) Vele. I moved to the reservation Gardner Sr. I was born on the after 27 years in 1995  Army Nurse Corp Reserves, in 2006, and worked as a Cage/ reservation where my parent’s Vault Supervisor at North Star home was built by my grandfather Desert Storm, Desert Shield until I transferred to the Tribal Pearl Gardner and mother, Lida & Operation Iraqi Freedom. I (Konkapot) Gardner on River retired (20 years, 6 months) as Government in 2009 to work in the Rd. I now live on Beaulieu Lake a Major (2004) Finance Department. in Red Springs. My daughter is  Tribal Services Director, I am proud to be a Member Marie Collom (mother & college Stockbridge-Munsee of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe, student) and my son, Mike Lenz, Community and am so pleased to belong to is a deputy sheriff in Milwaukee  Health Center Director, a community that has so many Stockbridge-Munsee Health County. I have eight grandchildren opportunities to offer its people. and my husband Jon has three and Wellness Center  Nursing Instructor, College of We are very fortunate as a Tribe children and fi ve grandchildren. to have grown so much in such a Education: Menominee Nation  Tribal Council member full- short time, but there is still a lot of  Bachelor of Science in Nursing, change that needs to happen. As our Tribe and its members. I also Marquette University (1982) time 2011-2012 & 2014-2015 your Tribal Representative, I will believe that unemployment should  Master of Science in Volunteer: Management, College of  Indian Summer Festival in enforce equality and fairness for Lisa continued on page Sixteen: MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2011 Page 16 The Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2016. Visit http://orise.orau.gov/ experts doescholars for more information or to apply - deadline is Dec 15, Stipends are a minimum of $600 Indian Summer Festival 2015! per week (depending on academic By Susan Savetwith Michael Davids. Amongst her status) Mohican News Reporter comments she said Davids is an The DOE Scholars Program offers Travel arrangements to and from Cool temperatures, low internationally known composer unique opportunities that introduce appointment site attendance, Stockbridge-Munsee and fl autist whose music students or post-graduates to the Applicants must be US Citizens Community members honored; features Native American tribal agency’s mission and operations. and under- graduates, graduates Indian Summer Festival was, as music combined with Western Participants in the DOE Scholars or post-graduates of an accredited usual, steeped in tradition and compositional techniques. She Program gain a competitive edge college or university. The program culture, with a dash of the sights, said he creates, publishes, as they apply their education, is open to majors in: Engineering; sounds and smells of a festival. records, and performs his own talent and skills in a variety of Physical Sciences; Environmental Although weather was a bit cool original music for the concert scientifi c research settings within Sciences; Computer Science and and attendance was lower than stage, orchestra, chorus, opera, the DOE complex. Appointments Information Technology; Physics; normal, this did not dampen the ballet, modern dance, theater, are available in a variety of Business; Policy; Program spirits in the boxing arena, on the and fi lm. According to Schedler, disciplines at participating DOE Management; Mathematics; La Crosse fi eld, or at the pow wow Davids’ mother was a nurse but facilities nationwide. Statistics; Safety and Health; (for those of you who haven’t been she was also a choral director Accounting and Finance; Law; present for a grand entry at the pow so he was trained in western Being selected as a DOE Scholar Communications; and other wow on Milwaukee’s lake front, musical traditions and his father offers the following benefi ts: related areas. it is STANDING ROOM ONLY was from the Stockbridge-Munsee Career possibilities with the because the arena is PACKED). Reservation. “Infl uenced by both nation’s leading sponsor for Want to learn more about the cultures, Brent’s music fuses his scientifi c research DOE Scholars program? E-mail Two community members were classical training and traditional [email protected] recently honored at Indian Native American instruments of his Opportunities to learn from top or visit http://orise.orau.gov/ Summer Festival; Gordon Jacobs own design, including fl utes made scientists and subject matter doescholars was honored for his years of of quartz crystal,” said Schedler. service as a Ring Announcer for Schedler said Davids has multiple Please allow me to represent you Golden Gloves Boxing and Brent degrees in music composition, and on Tribal Council. Michael Davids was awarded the pursued a Masters in American I am asking for your support in this Lifetime Achievement Award at the Indian religious studies. “Brent’s upcoming Stockbridge Munsee Indian Summer Music Awards. music has been featured in fi lms, Tribal Election on October 10, TV, and concerts all over the world 2015. In the past I have worked Gordon Jacobs was honored by and he’s won numerous music alongside many elected offi cials the Indian Summer Festival Board awards from organizations such in many areas of offi ce Tribal, for volunteering as Wisconsin as the NEA, Bush Foundation, Federal, State and many State and Golden Gloves Ring Announcer Meet the Composer, ASCAP, the Federal programs. My experience since 1993. He has been the Rockefeller Foundation, and the allows me to share our ideas and Ring Announcer and the Emcee Sundance Institute. concepts for new business and for the National Golden Glove continued success in our gaming Tournaments for over 20 years. Davids said he was thankful market! He has been on ESPN, NBC-TV to Indian Summer Festival for You know my attendance record in the National fi nals of the Golden honoring him. “And I especially has always been excellent and my Gloves. Gordon has traveled the thank the many friends, relatives, ears are always open, I appreciated country and met many celebrities and colleagues supporting me and enjoyed representing each like Aaron Pryor, Sean O’Grady, throughout the years. To you and every one of you regardless Laila Ali, Duane Bobick, Lary I offer a very, very big thank of your personal likes or dislikes Holmes and Jay, Don and Gene you, Davids added. Davids for me, I always represent each the same as two years ago and Fulmer. Gordon has volunteered was awarded at a ceremony on and every one of our members or have they been cut. Are we because of his profound belief in Saturday, September 12 and the same, if it’s good for one its earning more or less at the gaming amateur boxing in general and provided a ten minute sampling of good for all! If one doesn’t have to operation and how has this been especially the Golden Gloves. his work. He said he had to cut follow policy then why do we have placed into our operations. the original sampling down quite a policy? Everyone should be I am not afraid to ask questions Tribal Council Member and Indian a bit for the awards ceremony, but asked to follow the policies as that and vote against what isn’t good Summer Festival Board Member, the entire review can be heard at is why policies were put into place for all and I can always support JoAnn Schedler, introduced Brent www.doodlebugmusic.com/blog so our employees were all treated new ideas, new earning abilities, equal and fairly as the employee new places of employment right Lisa cont from page Fifteen: investment of the Tribes earnings handbook states. here and to follow the rules that not exist for our Tribal Members; and strive to change the Tribes I have asked in the past for market previous governments have laid we are one of the largest dependence on outside sources. analysis for proposed businesses out for future governments and the employers in Shawano County. Restoring the Tribes ability to in our community and on our People-YOU! I would love the chance to be a self-sustain is at the top of my reservation and only two tribal This is not a time for the soldier part of the further development of priorities. We can be independent council members answered my mentality-it’s a time for the the EET Department (Education, and growing our own food and request. We have a lot of room Women and Men Warriors of this for growth and expanded areas of Employment and Training) and supply our own power. We are a community to stand together and business opportunities. create a home that creates a help so many of our members strong nation, and can become Our gaming operation should be vision of positive growth and equal gain access to the opportunities even stronger as we rely less on able to live up to its reputation opportunity for each and every it can provide. I will push for others and again become self- of being the “Friendliest Casino” one of you and your children and stricter adherence to Policies and sustaining. in the Midwest-I have asked in grandchildren to come! Procedures, and work to keep Please let me be your the past to bring in new training Again I ask for your support as them up to date and effective. voice and know that I am open to opportunities for all employee’s on one of your elected Tribal Council As your Tribal discuss any issues or concerns customer service, it’s not hard! Members. Representative, I will call for that you may have. I wonder out loud if our operation Thank you, positive growth and sensible budgets are growing, are they Scott R. Vele MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2015 Page 17 On Tuesday, September 15, DEPARTMENT BY-LAWS-Craig 2015, the Stockbridge-Munsee “Tully” Kroening, Fire Chief, Tribal Council held a Regular Bridget Swanke, Senior Council, Tribal Council Meeting and at Annette Schreiber, Police and that time the following actions Fire Commission and Molly were taken on the motions: Welch, Fire Coordinator Tribal Council Members present: Motion by Gregory L. Miller to Wallace A. Miller, Gregory L. Miller, adopt resolution 058-15, be it waive the bid policy with regards to Motion by Shannon Holsey to go Terrie K. Terrio, JoAnn Schedler, further resolved, that the Tribal the purchase of a copier machine into Executive Session. Seconded Shannon Holsey, Jeremy Mohawk Council hereby re-establishes for Jill Duffek at Food Distribution. by Jeremy Mohawk. Motion and Joe Miller its tribal fi re department as the Seconded by Jeremy Mohawk. carried at 6:15 PM. APPROVAL OF AGENDA- “Stockbridge-Munsee Volunteer Motion maker amends motion Motion by Jeremy Mohawk to Additions: Healthy Start Budget Fire and Rescue Department,” changing the dollar amount. come out of Executive Session. Modifi cation, Selection of Election and be it fi nally resolved, that Second concurs. Motion carried. Seconded by JoAnn Schedler. Board and ADRC member, the Tribal Council adopts the IMPLEMENTATION OF Motion carried at 7:03 PM. C-Store Sign, and in Executive Stockbridge-Munsee Fire and STRATEGIC PLANNING TEAM- While in Executive Session Session, a Personnel Issue and Rescue Department By-Laws and Linda Mohawk Katchenago, discussion was held on an Health Center Issue the Stockbridge-Munsee Fire and Tribal Administrator audit report, a gaming waiver, a Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to Rescue Operating Procedures Motion by Shannon Holsey to personnel issue, a couple of home approve the agenda as amended. to regulate the operation of designate the following positions sales and a couple Health Center Seconded by Gregory L. Miller. such department and that such within the organization as the issues. Council Member Miller is not in documents may be subsequently Implementation Team to oversee -OPEN AGENDA- favor of removing the employee amended in accordance with the the coordination of the goals and Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to mobility. amendment process there under. objectives of the Strategic Plan approve the Temporary Contract Roll Call: Terrie yes, JoAnn yes, Seconded by Jeremy Mohawk. approved by the Tribal Council, for Employment for Karen Zahn. Shan yes, Greg yes, Jeremy yes Motion carried. the Tribal CFO, the Executive Seconded by Shannon Holsey. and Joe no. Motion carried. MIS REORGANIZATION-Will Director of Human Resources, Motion carried. BID RECOMEMNDATION-Dave LaSalle, CIO and Jason Hietpas, Grants Writer, Tribal Administrator Motion by JoAnn Schedler to Brawner and Linda Katchenago, MIS Manager and Members of the Tribal Council. approve the Temporary Contract Tribal Administrator No action taken at this time the Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. for Employment for Dr. Steven Motion by JoAnn Schedler to go item will come back at a later date.. Motion maker amends motion Dakai. Seconded by Shannon along with Dave Brawner, Project GREAT PLAINS UPDGRADE- to include: the Planning Teams, Holsey. Motion carried. Manager for the Elderly Center Will LaSalle, CIO and Jason Sustaining Planning Team Leader, Motion by Joe Miller to adopt and Linda Mohawk, to approve Hietpas, MIS Manager Sherry White, Government resolution number 061-15, the contract with Dimension IV, as Motion by Terrie K. Terrio that we Planning Team Leader, Chad Miller approval of the gaming waiver in the architect for the Elderly Center go with the Great Plains upgrade and Enterprise Team Planning case number 15.2-W. Seconded Building Project with an amount using the hourly rate prepayment, Leader, Rob Hendricks. Second by Jeremy Mohawk. not to exceed a set amount. plus the monies for the licensing concurs. Motion carried. Roll Call: Terrie abstain, JoAnn Seconded by Shannon Holsey. fee. Seconded by Gregory L. HOME CONVEYANCE- abstain, Shan abstain, Greg Motion carried. Miller. Motion by Joe Miller to adopt abstain, Jeremy yes and Joe yes. GM’S MONTHLY REPORT- Motion maker amends motion resolution 060-15, now therefore Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to Brian VanEnkenvoort, General to include: and to also waive the be it resolved, the Stockbridge- relist the home located at N9137 Manager bid policy to allow a sole source Munsee Tribal Council supports Big Lake Road at $99,000.00. Motion by Gregory L. Miller to contract with Avastone. Second the recommendation of the Seconded by JoAnn Schedler. approve the GM’s Monthly Report concurs. Motion carried. Division of Community Housing Roll Call: Terrie yes, JoAnn yes, for July 2015. Seconded by SURVEILLANCE UPGRADE AT in conveyance of tenant #100- Shan yes, Greg yes, Jeremy Jeremy Mohawk. Motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY- Will LaSalle, 01, Michelle Miller. Seconded by abstain and Joe yes. Motion BINGO AND CASINO CIO and Jason Hietpas Jeremy Mohawk. Motion carried. carried. FINANCIALS- Brian No action taken at this time, the C-STORE SIGN-Rob Hendricks, Motion by Shannon Holsey to VanEnkenvoort, General item will come back at a later date, Business Development direct Legal to inform the Tribal Manager after the Work Group meets. Specialist Food Meeting participants that Motion by Jeremy Mohawk to RESOLUTION: SPDI GRANT- Motion by JoAnn Schedler to go the Tribe’s do not have a 501(c)3 approve the Bingo and Casino Delwar Mian, Health Center along with Rob Hendricks and status as narrowly defi ned under Financials for July 2015. Seconded Director and Elena Cox, CHN approve the Reinhold’s Signs. Wisconsin statute 29-89, but that by Gregory L. Miller. Motion Director Seconded by Shannon Holsey. they are able to participate in carried. Motion by JoAnn Schedler to Roll Call: Terrie yes, JoAnn yes, the Wisconsin donation venison COMMENTS REGARDING approve resolution 059-15, now Shan no, Greg yes, Jeremy yes and turkey donation program STATE STATUTES-Rob Orcutt, therefore be it resolved, that and Joe yes. Motion carried. through closely affi liated groups General Counsel the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal SELECITON OF ELECTION like Mohican Vets, and also Motion by Shannon Holsey to go Council does hereby support BOARD- direct Legal to work with the along with the Legal Department’s the Stockbridge-Munsee Health Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to appoint Tribal President, Buck Martin and recommendation and to appoint a and Wellness Center’s Diabetes the Election Board Members the Tribal Relations Committee designated Tribal Council Member Program and authorizes the Jessica Boyd, Beverly Miller, with possibly GLIFWC to get a to provide written comments and submission of this application to Melissa Penass, Regina Putnam, legislative fi x to the statutes so appear to present testimony in Indian Health Service requesting Stacey Schreiber and Jeff Vele, that Tribes are specifi cally listed in support of the rule, a Supreme funds for FY 2016. Seconded by and they will decide internally, the the statute. Seconded by Terrie K. Court ruling of 801.54, on Shannon Holsey. Motion carried. offi cers, alternates and positions. Terrio. November 10, 2015. Seconded by Healthy Start Budget Seconded by Shannon Holsey. Motion maker rescind the JoAnn Schedler. Modifi cation- Delwar Mian, Motion carried. motion. Second concurs. Motion Motion maker amends motion to Health Center Director and ADRC BOARD- rescinded. state: one of the offi cers as the Elena Cox, CHN Director Motion by Shannon Holsey to ADJOURNMENT- representative. Second concurs. Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to appoint Quinton Bowman to the Motion by Gregory L. Miller to Motion carried. approve the Healthy Start ADRC Board. Seconded by JoAnn adjourn. Seconded by Jeremy HOME LOAN POLICIES-Rob budget modifi cation #2 and to Schedler. Motion carried. Mohawk. Motion carried at 8:05 Orcutt, General Counsel move excess money from line EXECUTIVE SESSION- PM. Motion by Joe Miller to adopt items: wage, fringe and supplies. revisions to Chapter 4, Home Seconded by JoAnn Schedler. The reason why so few good books are written Loans Policy as presented by our Motion carried. General Counsel. Seconded by COPIER REQUEST-Jill Duffek, is that so few people who can write know any- Jeremy Mohawk. Motion carried. Food Distribution Supervisor thing. Walter Bagehot REVISIONS TO FIRE Motion by Shannon Holsey to MOHICAN NEWS October 1, 2015 Page 18

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