Is It the Future for the Winnebago Tribe

Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 50, Number 7 • Saturday, April 3, 2021 Bago Bits… HEMP? Is It the Future for the Winnebago Tribe

On the afternoon of March 9th, it was an exciting day for the Winnebago Youth Crisis Intervention Center/Youth Shelter as they received the Ho-Chunk Way Employee Donations award delivered by Ho-Chunk, Inc.

The HEMP Special meeting was displayed on the new LED screen for the community to view.

On March 18th, the Whirling Thunder Wellness Program staff held a nutritional Winonah Leader Charge health promotion drive-up event in the Whirling Thunder parking lot for National WINNEBAGO, NE— On Tuesday, Nutrition Month. Pictured is the low carb ernments to produce hemp, but each “WTN declares hemp to be a valuable meal bundle that community members March 16th the Winnebago Tribal entity has to meet certain requirements agricultural crop and commodity that received for participating in their brief Council held a special virtual meeting to grow it. can be cultivated within the exterior survey. on hemp. The meeting was for the com- “Ho-Chunk Farms was 1 of 7 hemp boundaries of the reservation” shared munity to learn more about what the growers in Nebraska out of 175 appli- Bear Eagle. Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (WTN) is cants in 2019” shared Aaron LaPointe Chairwoman Victoria Kitchey- doing in regard to hemp, answer ques- President of Winnebago Agriculture an shared, “the next steps the council tions, and to see how the WTN should and Industry. Currently, Winnebago is going to take is to identify what some proceed in the hemp industry. Agriculture and Industry is developing of those projects would be and what we It was mentioned during the special its own brand of smokable products want to do. Do we want to grow? Do meeting that hemp is not marijuana, known as Niota. “It is a pre rolled CBD we want to process? Do we want to do hemp refers to the “plant species Can- cone, it is under the 0.3 percent TCH transportation for the whole regional nabis sativa L. and any part of that threshold and we are working on a few area? Which of that vertical integrated plant, including the seeds thereof and things before we take this to market. process do we want to concentrate on all derivations, extracts, cannabinoids, We are excited because we want to have or build upon to compliment projects isomers, acids, salts, and salts of iso- our own brand, it is going to allow us that Aaron is already working on. There The Ho-Chunk Village Farmers Market mers, whether growing or not, with to market something that was grown is so much opportunity here but we are fi rst monthly event for March was a Paint a total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol here, produced, manufactured and we looking for of course the tribal members Party with Poppin’ Brushes & Bottles held at the Woodland Trails building on (THC) concentration of not more than are selling” stated LaPointe. support as well as ideas. These are some the evening of March 20th. (Photo credits: 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. TCH “Hemp can be used for just about braining storming activities we want to Ho-Chunk Village Farmers Market) is the primary psychoactive component anything, right now were are using it start thinking about.” of cannabis” shared Jennifer Bear Eagle for its oils and smokable product but The Winnebago Communications of Big Fire Law Firm. The difference we defi nitely want to diversify into more Department was able to fi lm the HEMP between Marijuana versus hemp is hemp-based products” stated LaPointe. Special meeting for all tribal members that marijuana has a higher TCH level As of right now involvement we do have to view. It can be viewed on the Win- than hemp. is in the CBD market. One of our future nebago Tribe of Nebraska’s YouTube The 2018 Farm Bill allowed and plans to develop that from seed to fi nal Channel and Facebook page for addi- granted entities including tribal gov- product” continued LaPointe. tional information.

Thomas Racing Representing the Tribe at the Speedway

On Thursday, March 25th, the Win- nebago Public Health Department held a vaccination incentive event at the blue courts in downtown Winnebago for community members that received their 2nd vaccination. Pictured is Alyssa Wolfe with the t-shirts that were distributed.

Pictured L to R: Kadge Thomas and Jeffery Thomas. The Ho-Chunk Renaissance Program also held a community survey/t-shirt giveaway event in their parking lot on Winonah Leader Charge March 25th. Winnebago community members were able to drive-up, complete the WINNEBAGO, NE—Local Winnebago way around vehicles especially when 2021 IMCA racing season. “In 2021, we survey, and receive an “I LOVE NISOC” tribal members Jeff Thomas Jr. and his it comes to doing it ourselves. He also hope to do better and place in the top 10 t-shirt! brother Kadge Thomas are carrying on made sure our family was together no in the overall season” said Thomas Jr. their father’s legacy as a stock car racer. matter what obstacle came our way” “Thank you to all the sponsors, the They regularly compete at Raceway said Thomas Jr. helping hands who help get us ready Park in Jefferson, SD. Thomas Jr. and his brother Kadge and our family support because it is a “Dad started it out, he was into mo- Thomas throughout the years took an dangerous sport” shared Thomas Jr. tor sports. He fi nally got to do it in 2008 interest in racing. “It was exciting to If you are interested in becoming a when he bought his fi rst car. He did watch” said Thomas Jr. Both brothers sponsor or would like more informa- well his fi rst year. In 2009, he bought knew what it took to be a race car driver tion, contact: a more competitive car and competed and completed in the 2020 season. well receiving rookie of the year. This Thomas Jr. placing 11th in the overall JEFF THOMAS JR. motivated him to keep going and do stats and Kadge Thomas placing 12th THOMAS RACING #T69 more. He won many races and trophies” place overall. The brothers switched to 1041 Eagleview St. shared Thomas Jr. a higher division and are currently rac- Winnebago, NE 68071 Jeff Thomas Sr. sadly passed away ing stock cars. 712-308-1207 The Ho-Chunk Renaissance Program an- in the fall of 2019 due to health issues. Thomas Jr. and his brother are cur- [email protected] nounced their Annual Egg Hunt clues to “He always made sure we knew our rently in the process of preparing for the LED screen in Winnebago from March 29-April 2. (Gold: $300, Silver: $200, Bronze: $150) Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 3, 2021 BAGO NEWS

Next WIN News Deadline: April 13th Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 3, 2021 — Page 3 TRIBAL NEWS

First COVID-19 Variant Detected in Winnebago Construction Updates in the Winnebago Community Emilee Longuski A mutated COVID-19 strain called Clans Unity Hospital or the Winnebago B.1.1.7 has now been confirmed in Public Health Department who are 16 Winnebago years and older can sign-up for the Winnebago, NE – Winnebago Com- COVID-19 vaccine by calling (402) 878- prehensive Healthcare System (WCHS), 2258 or by fi lling out the form and sub- comprised of the Winnebago Public mitting it online at www.Winnebago- Health Department (WPHD) and Twelve PublicHealth.com/VaccineWaitingList. Clans Unity Hospital (TCUH), has con- The Pfi zer vaccine that is administered fi rmed that an individual living in Win- in Winnebago is about 95% effective at nebago tested positive for a COVID-19 preventing COVID-19 and its variants. variant that was fi rst identifi ed in the In general, vaccinated individuals who United Kingdom (UK) and is called are infected with COVID-19 experience B.1.1.7. This variant is a mutated strain mild symptoms and are at less risk of of the virus that causes COVID-19, mortality. An estimated 59% of the Win- and is known to spread quicker and be nebago population that is 16 years old deadlier than other COVID-19 variants. and over has received at least one dose Similar to the flu, these viruses of the COVID-19 vaccine so far. constantly change through mutation About: WCHS is operated by the and cause new variants of the virus Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and March 2021 Construction updates include: to occur over time. These variants of consists of two divisions. Twelve Clans the virus that causes COVID-19 have Unity Hospital is a 13-bed state-of- 03/29 D oing removals (Asphalt, light poles, and concrete). Fire hall will have been confi rmed in the United States the-art healthcare facility that serves access out and in on the north side of the station. Beck and Mercer stay open, and globally. Scientist are still study- an estimated 10,000 Native Americans Mathewson is closed. A reminder parking is not allowed and foot traffi c is dis- ing these variants, but they do seem to who live on the Winnebago Reserva- couraged from the parking lot across Highway 77 to the east of the Post Offi ce. spread more easily than other variants tion and in the surrounding region. Please park west or south of the post offi ce and access on foot from there. and have led to an alarming increase in Healthcare services provided by the the number of cases of COVID-19 and hospital include an outpatient clinic, 04/05 Laying pipe, rough grading and drying dirt on the south end. On the deaths associated with it. inpatient care, pharmacy, radiology, north side we will be backfi lling plus begin pouring the red island surfacing and With the confi rmation of this variant emergency care, medical laboratory, truck aprons for the roundabout. Street lights going north next week also. in the community, it is important that physical therapy, social services, and preventative measures be reinforced to more. The Winnebago Public Health 04/12 Hopefully will have something ready for Harris. slow the spread of COVID-19 and its Department strives to create and variants. These precautions include maintain a healthy community by pro- wearing a well-fi tted face mask, main- viding a wide range of total health and taining a six-foot distance between oth- wellness programs. These programs ers, washing your hands and sanitizing include physical, mental, safety, and frequently, and getting the COVID-19 social services that benefi t the Win- vaccine. Existing patients at Twelve nebago community. Question of the Week: Winnebago Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics What is the best/worst thing about Spring? to Anyone 16 and Older

Emilee Longuski

Tribal Health System Opens Vaccina- 95% effective at preventing COVID-19 tion Appointments To All Regardless of and its variants. In general, vaccinated Tribal Affi liation individuals who are infected with CO- Winnebago, NE – Winnebago Com- VID-19 experience mild symptoms prehensive Healthcare System (WCHS), and are at less risk of mortality. An comprised of the Winnebago Public estimated 63% of the Winnebago popu- Health Department (WPHD) and Twelve lation that is 16 years old and over Clans Unity Hospital (TCUH), is opening has received at least one dose of the their weekly vaccination clinics to any COVID-19 vaccine so far. person 16 years and older, regardless of The Center for Disease Control tribal affi liation. The vaccination clinics and Prevention recommends that you are held every Wednesday at Winnebago should continue to practice all the nec- Public School and the Pfi zer-BioNTech essary precautions in order to prevent COVID-19 vaccine is being adminis- COVID-19. This includes wearing a tered. Individuals signing-up for the well-fi tted face mask, maintaining a six- vaccine must be able to receive the foot distance between others, washing initial dose, as well as the booster shot your hands and sanitizing frequently, Garan Coons Winona Leader Charge that will be given 21 days later. and getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Winnebago Communications WIN Editor To sign-up for an appointment, go About: WCHS is operated by the Offi cer to www.WinnebagoPublicHealth.com/ Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and VaccineWaitingList and submit the consists of two divisions. Twelve Clans I would have to say the best The best thing about Spring is form online. A representative from the Unity Hospital is a 13-bed state-of- thing about spring is mushroom being able to spend time outside WPHD will contact each patient by the-art healthcare facility that serves hunting of course. The worst thing again. The worst thing about phone to schedule a vaccine appoint- an estimated 10,000 Native Americans about spring is getting stuck in Spring is bugs and snakes, mostly ment time. who live on the Winnebago Reservation the mud while mushroom hunting. snakes. “The Winnebago Tribe is committed and in the surrounding region. Health- to using all available resources to help care services provided by the hospital stop the spread of COVID-19 and we include an outpatient clinic, inpatient are pleased to be able to expand our care, pharmacy, radiology, emergency COVID-19 vaccine clinic to reach even care, medical laboratory, physical more people. A majority of people who therapy, social services, and more. The live or work in Winnebago are now Winnebago Public Health Department vaccinated and we look forward to in- strives to create and maintain a healthy creasing this number each week. The community by providing a wide range COVID-19 vaccine really is our best of total health and wellness programs. weapon to combat the virus.,” said CEO These programs include physical, of WCHS, Danelle Smith. mental, safety, and social services that The Pfi zer vaccine is shown to be benefi t the Winnebago community.

Bethani Redhorn WIN Ofﬁ ce Manager Hō cąk Corner The best thing about Spring is the weather, the days get longer Pēžega wa'ų je? and warmer! The worst thing about Spring is probably the mud, (pay-zhay-gah wah'-oo jay) only because it’s everywhere. Christina Parker Desktop Publisher Who is that? (standing)

The best thing is warm sunny weather. The worst thing is BUGS! Wāšja? (wahsh-jah) Did you see them?

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on April 17, 2021. DEADLINE for this issue will be April 13, 2021.

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The American Rescue Plan Act JESUS OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN OUTREACH Winonah Leader Charge to fi le this year. Additionally, the stimulus pack- Like most, it is challenging to age signed in law extended unem- "Do you need an attitude adjust- am not saying that Jesus had a nega- understand all the content and ployment benefi ts for millions of ment?" tive attitude; rather his attitude was terminology of the new American American workers from a 50-week that of a humble servant. Are you Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) but after period to a 79-week period, giving an First, what is an attitude? There willing to sign up and to pray for such meeting with Alan Post, the Win- extension through Sept. 6th. are two main defi nitions of the word a servant-like attitude? nebago Tribe of Nebraska’s CFO, Child tax credit 'attitude': 1) a settled way of think- The Christian is to follow Jesus who humbled himself. Jesus was he helped highlight some important The act expands the child tax ing or feeling about someone or almost under constant pressure to information for individuals to be credit in several ways and provides something, typically one that is re- deliver for the needs of others, such aware of about the changes made that taxpayers can receive the credit fl ected in a person's behavior. Or 2): as food, clothing, disease, blindness, through ARPA. in advance of fi ling a return. The act [informal, chiefl y North America] an uncooperative behavior; a resentful and even the death of loved ones. Je- As part of the American Rescue makes the credit fully refundable or antagonistic manner. sus also endured the hatred of those Plan Act, there are several tax items for 2021 and makes 17-year-olds Often times an attitude is spoken who humiliated him, spitted in his to be aware of such as: eligible as qualifying children. about in the latter way - in negative face, beaten his body from head to Recovery rebates The act increases the amount terms - he has an attitude; or she toe, and mocked him unmercifully. The most commonly known and of the credit to $3,000 per child needs an attitude adjustment! Most The challenging news is that he is anticipated was the third round of ($3,600 for children under 6). The people attempt to either stay away calling you and me to do the same. Economic Impact Payments autho- increased credit amount phases from such an individual with an at- Again I ask 'do you want to sign up rized by Congress in the American out for taxpayers with incomes over titude problem or to be extra nice. to pray that you would humbly serve Rescue Plan Act in March 2021. $150,000 for married taxpayers fi l- In order to adjust one's attitude - God and others?' Eligible individuals automatically ing jointly, $112,500 for heads of sometimes adults are moved to drink The encouraging news is that household, and $75,000 for others, received an Economic Impact Pay- some beverages, pop some pills, or any such wicked, godless behavior reducing the expanded portion of ment of up to $1,400 for individuals smoke some . . . well you get the done to you will be short-lived. It or $2,800 for married couples, plus the credit by $50 for each $1,000 of idea. These are not the ways that was short-lived for Jesus and it will $1,400 for each dependent. Typi- income over those limits. Christians are called to use. This is be short-lived for you too - relatively cally, a taxpayer will qualify for the The IRS is directed to estimate not to say that we shouldn't have speaking. The one who professes full amount if they have an adjusted taxpayers’ child tax credit amounts ways to release our tensions and to Jesus as one's Lord and Savior will gross income of up to $75,000 for and pay monthly in advance from relax. One can not be expected to deal share in His glory and Creator God singles and married persons fi ling July through December 2021. with the stresses of the world until will say 'well done - good and faith- a separate return, up to $112,500 The IRS must set up an online one becomes totally burned out or ful servant!' for heads of household and up to portal to allow taxpayers to opt out depressed. This week we refl ect on price that $150,000 for married couples fi ling of advance payments or provide in- We all need to have a pressure Jesus paid for the sin of the world. joint returns and surviving spouses. formation that would be relevant to release valve, ways to let go and to Jesus was obedient to death --even Basically, the payment amounts modifying the amount. let God deal with life's stressful situ- death on a cross at Golgotha 'the are reduced for fi lers with incomes Taxpayers in general will have ations. May I suggest the following place of the skull.' However, Jesus above those income levels. to reconcile the advance payment words that go against our natural not only laid down his life, he also If you have not received your amount with the actual credit ways of dealing with stress. These took it back up again as he rose victo- economic impact payment or need amount on next year’s return. If the words were written by the Apostle riously over sin, death and the devil. more information, visit IRS.gov/ taxpayer has been advanced more Paul to all the saints in Christ Jesus Paul continues, 'Therefore God eip. Check the payment status at Child Tax Credit than they are due at Philippi: exalted him to the highest place IRS.gov/getmypayment. For other under the new provisions, they will "Your attitude should be the same and gave him the name that is COVID-19-related tax relief, visit be required to repay the excess of as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being above every name, that at the name IRS.gov/coronavirus. the advance payment amount over in very nature God, did not consider of Jesus every knee should bow, Unemployment benefi ts the actual credit allowed when they equality with God something to be in heaven and on earth and under The act makes the fi rst $10,200 fi le their 2021 tax return. grasped, but made himself nothing, the earth, and every tongue confess of unemployment benefi ts tax-free Child and dependent care credit taking the very nature of a servant, that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the in 2020 and 2021 for taxpayers The act makes various changes being made in human likeness. And glory of God the Father' [Philip- making less than $150,000 per to the child and dependent care being found in appearance as a man, pians 2:9-11]. year. credit, effective for 2021 only, in- he humbled himself and became These are words of victory - Eas- “A big piece that may affect tribal cluding making it refundable. The obedient to death— even death on a ter victory! Each and every man, members is the changes to the tax- credit will be worth 50% of eligible cross" [Philippians 2:5-8 NIV84]! woman and child who trusts in Je- ability of unemployment. Changes expenses, up to a limit based on in- For the Christian, the follower of sus as Lord and Savior will share in to the taxability of Unemployment come, making the credit worth up to Jesus, one's attitude 'should be the his victory and in his glory, forever Insurance payments received is $4,000 for one qualifying individual same as that of Christ Jesus.' No, I and ever. A-ho! being retroacted back to calendar and up to $8,000 for two or more. 2020. The change for Unemploy- Credit reduction will start at house- ment Insurance is that the first hold income levels over $125,000. $10,200 of unemployment pay- For households with income over ments received is tax free. The other $400,000, the credit can be reduced DO YOU REMEMBER? change is unemployment has been below 20%. extended to 79-weeks” shared Post. Additional information about Before cell phones, electronics, and other distractions that takes all The IRS will automatically pro- a new round of Economic Impact our time and attention now? Remember playing with friends outside until cess refunds to individuals who Payments, the expanded Child Tax dark? You did your chores and homework, or else? Respected your elders fi led their taxes that included unem- Credit, including advance payments – no back talk? Behaved or else? Remember when your grandparents led ployment benefi ts before Congress of the Child Tax Credit, and other by example by taking you to church, going to Sunday school and later passed a law making those pay- tax provisions will be made available joined youth group, going to summer church camps? ments tax-free, IRS Commissioner as soon as possible on IRS.gov. The good old days you remember and cherish? Would you like this ***This is not tax advice but to Chuck Rettig said. for your grandkids? Your family’s church pews are waiting for you and The automatic refund means that inform and report changes that may your family! The churches are sitting pretty empty now. They need you many recipients of unemployment affect our readers due to ARPA. back as much as you need it. Whether it’s the Reformed Church, St. benefi ts who have already fi led their The WIN advises our readers to Augustine’s, the Lutheran Church, or others you will be welcomed. Make returns for 2020 won’t have to take contact a tax professional for any your ancestors proud again. Think about it. May God bless us all. extra steps to reclaim the taxes they tax related questions. As soon as paid. more information becomes available Taxpayers who have not submit- it will be provided in future WIN Tonia Keller ted their returns have until May 17, editions*** Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 3, 2021 — Page 5 TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

...cont. from last issue LaRose seconded. Aric Armell motioned to come out of Aric Armell nominates Keely Purscell VOTE:(8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Executive Session at 12:22 p.m. as Secretary/treasurer. Brandon Stout Motion carried. Rona Stealer seconded. Rona Stealer motions to cease nomi- Esther Mercer Rona Stealer motioned to approve VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain nations. Lorelei DeCora seconded. Mark Aldrich Option 2 for Tribal Employees COLA. Motion carried. Keely Purscell appointed Secretary/ CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Thelma Whitewater seconded. Lorelei DeCora motioned direct the Treasurer by acclamation. Kitcheyan called the meeting to order VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain CFO to go into formal negotiations for Code revision for reduction of the at 9:04 a.m. motion carried. the Bryce Anderson purchase and bring number of Gaming Commissioners OPENING PRAYER: Mayan Bel- ADJOURN: back to the table for approval. Louis Brian Chamberlain motioned to tran offered the opening prayer. Thelma Whitewater motioned to LaRose seconded. place the reduction of Gaming Com- APPROVE AGENDA: adjourn at 12:45 p.m. Rona Stealer VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain mission members on the next General Barry Fiscus Resolution, Parking seconded. Motion carried. Counsel meeting agenda. Louis LaRose area next to Louis BBQ, WGDC Report, VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Aric Armell motioned to direct the seconded. Pow-wow Discussion. Motion carried. house located at: 2593 F. Ave. Win- OBJECT: Lorelei DeCora Aric Armell motioned to approve the Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned nebago, NE 68071 VOTE: (3) yes, BC, RS, LLR (4) no, agenda with additions. Rona Stealer the meeting. to be put back under the Physi- TW, LD, CB, AA (0) abstain Motion seconded. cal Resources – Garden/Cem- failed. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Respectfully submitted, etery program for management. Acceptance of resignation of Mark Motion carried. Teresa Littlegeorge, Executive As- Thelma Whitewater seconded. Aldrich WCHS FINANCIAL REPORT: sistant VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Aric Armell motioned to accept the Billing & Collections Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Motion carried. resignation of Mark Aldrich as Gaming Aric Armell motioned to approve the CONCUR: ADJOURN: Commissioner. Thelma Whitewater Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare Lorelei DeCora, Secretary Rona Stealer motioned to adjourn seconded. Systems Financial Report. Rona Stealer Winnebago Tribal Council the meeting at 12:25 p.m. Aric Armell VOTE: (6) yes, BC, RS, LLR, TW, AA, seconded. seconded. LD (1) no, CB (0) abstain M o - VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain tion carried. Motion carried. Motion carried. ADJOURN: WINNAVEGAS REPORT: WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned Aric Armell motioned to adjourn Thelma Whitewater motioned to ap- LAND MEETING the meeting. at 2:30 p.m. Brian Chamberlain sec- prove the WinnaVegas Financial Report. March 8, 2021 onded. Coly Brown seconded. Respectfully submitted, VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: Teresa Littlegeorge, Motion carried. Motion carried. Victoria Kitcheyan Executive Assistant Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned Request from the Mkt. Dept.; RE: Brian Chamberlain Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska the meeting. $500,000 Big Wheel Spin Lorelei DeCora CONCUR: Aric Armell motioned to approve the Rona Stealer Lorelei DeCora, Secretary Respectfully submitted, request from WinnaVegas Marketing Coly Brown Winnebago Tribal Council Teresa Littlegeorge, Executive As- Department; Re: $500,000 Big Wheel Aric Armell sistant Spin. Thelma Whitewater seconded. Louis LaRose Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Thelma Whitewater CONCUR: Motion carried. OTHERS PRESENT: Lorelei DeCora, Secretary Promotional Summary presented by Wilhelmena Sharpback WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Winnebago Tribal Council Michael Michaud. Cecelia Earth SPECIAL MEETING - GAMING Pow-wow Discussion. Fannie LaTray COMMISSION March 17th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Cen- Erika Dunn AT WINNAVEGAS AND GOTO tral Time for a Moment of silence for Alan Post MEETING WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA one minute for everyone that has been Garan Coons March 8, 2021 REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL affected by COVID-19. Esther Mercer MEETING John Snowball motioned to autho- Aaron LaPointe TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: March 15, 2021 via GoTo Meeting rize option 2 Hybrid Event for the Win- Teresa Littlegeorge Victoria Kitcheyan (in at 1:42 p.m.) at 9:00 a.m. naVegas Pow-wow. Brandon Stout Brian Chamberlain Louis LaRose seconded. Isaac Smith Rona Stealer TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: OBJECT: Rona Stealer and Lorelei Tyresha Wolfe Lorelei Decora Victoria Kitcheyan DeCora Joy Johnson Louis LaRose Lorelei DeCora VOTE: (4) yes, AA, JSB, CB, LLR (3) TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: Aric Armell Brian Chamberlain no, TW, RS, LD (0) abstain Motion John Snowball (leave) Thelma Whitewater Rona Stealer carried. CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Coly Brown Louis LaRose GAMING COMMISSION: Kitcheyan called to order at 9:05 a.m. OTHERS PRESENT: Coly Brown Aric Armell motioned to approve the OPENING PRAYER: Coly Brown Damon Payer John Snowball January Gaming Commission Report. offered the opening prayer. Keely Purscell Thelma Whitewater Louis LaRose seconded. APPROVE AGENDA: Tanya Baker OTHERS PRESENT: VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Additions: Comprehensive Plan Sur- Teresa Littlegeorge Angie Walker Motion carried. vey, and community feed. Garan Coons Kellie Snow (Brian Chamberlain in at 10:52 a.m.) Aric Armell motioned to approve the CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman Teresa Littlegeorge (John Snowball away from meeting) agenda with additions. Thelma White- Chamberlain called the meeting to order Tyresha Wolfe Discussion on Gaming Commission water seconded. at 1:29 p.m. Esther Mercer schedule, Standard Operating Proce- VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain APPROVE AGENDA: Brandon Stout dures, Offi ce hours. Motion carried. Additions: – code revision for reduc- Erika Dunn Discussion on Gaming Commission ACTION ITEMS: tion of the number of gaming commis- Garan Coons Offi cer appointment. Request a special Greg Smith Amended Resolution sioners, appointment of offi cers, and TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: meeting with the Gaming Commission. Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt acceptance of resignation. Aric Armell (John Snowball returned) resolution #21-01A: Ref: Home site Rona Stealer motioned to approve the CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Rona Stealer motioned to schedule a Lease –Winnebago Tribe – Greg Smith. agenda. Aric Armell seconded. Kitcheyan called the meeting to order face-to-face meeting for March 2, 2021 Brian Chamberlain seconded. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain at 9:06 AM if can be scheduled. Brian Chamberlain OBJECT: Thelma Whitewater Motion carried. OPENING PRAYER: Rona Stealer seconded. VOTE: (4) yes, BC, LD, RS, LLR (3) Gaming Commission Attendance offered the opening prayer. OBJECT: Aric Armell, Thelma White- no, TW, CB, AA (0) abstain Mo- records for the past two years: APPROVE AGENDA: water (object to face-to-face meeting) tion carried. Open for review by the Tribal Council. Additions: Pow-wow Committee and VOTE: (6) yes, JSB, RS, CB, BC, Greg Smith Modifi cation Complaints from the past two years: Cultural Presentation. LD, LLR (2) no AA, TW (0) abstain Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve No written complaints. Louis LaRose motioned to approve Motion carried. the modifi cation for Greg Smith. (no [Victoria in at 1:42 p.m., assumes the agenda with additions. Thelma *meeting will be virtual motion needed). chair] Whitewater seconded. TRIBAL CFO REPORT: LPTC Amended Resolution [Victoria out for phone call, Brian as- VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Aric Armell motioned to approve the Brian Chamberlain motioned to sumes the chair at 1:58 p.m.] Motion carried. Tribal CFO Report. Thelma Whitewater adopt resolution #19-200B: Ref: Com- [Victoria assumes chair at 2:05 p.m.] READING OF THE MINTUES: seconded. mercial Lease – Little Priest Tribal Col- Gaming Commissioners Schedules 2-25-21 Mid-Monthly Tribal Council VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain lege Expansion 161L Charles Fischer for the coming months: meeting minutes Motion carried. Allotment. Rona Stealer seconded. Aric Armell motioned to accept the Rona Stealer motioned to approve WCHS Financial Org Chart update VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain schedule as presented. Thelma White- the February 25, 2021 Mid-Monthly Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve Motion carried. water seconded. Tribal Council meeting minutes. Louis the Winnebago Comprehensive Healt- LPTC Modifi cation (no motion needed) VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain LaRose seconded. hcare System Financial Department James Price, Jr. Amended Resolution Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Organizational Chart. Louis LaRose Brian Chamberlain motioned to adopt A request for Quarterly meeting with Motion carried. seconded. resolution #21-65A: Ref: Home site the Tribal Council from the WGC: 2-26-21 Treasurer’s Report meeting VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Lease – Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska – Rona Stealer motioned to accept the minutes Motion carried. James Price Jr. Louis LaRose seconded. quarterly Gaming Commission meeting Rona Stealer motioned to ap- TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS: OBJECT: Thelma Whitewater schedule as presented as a working prove the Treasurer’s Report meeting Adopt resolution for Fiscus Land VOTE: (4) yes, BC, LD, LLR, RS (3) schedule. Brian Chamberlain seconded. minutes. Louis LaRose seconded. Purchase no, CB, TW, AA (0) abstain Motion VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt carried. Motion carried. Motion carried. resolution #21-68: Authorizing Request TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS: No SOP’s as of today 3/4/2021. The 2-26-21 General Counsel meeting for and Approving Withdrawal of Tribal Comprehensive Plan Survey WGC will research and create SOP’s for minutes Appropriations for Land Sale Applicant Brian Chamberlain motioned to ap- the WGC, and submit them to the T.C. Brian Chamberlain motioned to - Barry Fiscus $144,000.00. Brian prove the Comprehensive Plan Survey. for approval: approve the General Counsel meeting Chamberlain seconded. Louis LaRose seconded. Aric Armell motioned to support the minutes. Coly Brown seconded. VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Gaming Commission to research and VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Motion carried. develop Gaming Commission SOP’s and Motion carried. Rock at Property across from the Horse Rider’s bring back to the Tribal Council for ap- RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES: Blackhawk Community Center A Memorial Ride of Remembrance: In proval. Brian Chamberlain seconded. Approve IHS East water booster sta- Brian Chamberlain motioned to honor of Dorothy “Scootie” Wiche Quah” VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain tion low bidder Olson Plumbing. approve Facilities to lay rock at the Kiyukan Ziegler. Motion carried. Brian Chamberlain motioned to parking area property across from Brian Chamberlain motioned to sup- Appointment of Offi cers for the Gam- ratify the fi ve signature approving IHS the Blackhawk Center. Aric Armell port Isaac Smith with his efforts to move ing Commission: East water booster station low bidder seconded. forward with assisting with the riders. Hearing comments from the Commis- Olson Plumbing. Coly Brown seconded. VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Aric Armell seconded. sion. Chair, Secretary, Treasurer VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Nominations for Chair: Motion carried. WGDC Report Motion carried. Aric Armell nominates Damon Payer Adopt resolution #21-66; Tribal En- Rona Stealer motioned to approve Community Feed for Chair. Thelma Whitewater seconded. rollment Applicant – Milton LaRose the Winnebago Gaming Development Brian Chamberlain motioned to table Louis LaRose motions to cease nomi- Rona Stealer motioned to ratify the Commission quarterly report. Louis until information can be brought back to nations. Coly Brown seconded. fi ve-signature adopting resolution #21- LaRose seconded. the Tribal Council. Thelma Whitewater Damon Payer appointed Chair by 66: Tribal Enrollment Applicant- Milton VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain seconded. acclamation. LaRose. Brian Chamberlain seconded. Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Nominations for Vice Chair: VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion carried. Aric Armell nominates Tanya Baker Motion carried. Brian Chamberlain motioned to go Executive Session: for Vice Chair. Rona Stealer seconded. Adopt resolution #21-67; Federal into Executive Session at 12:16 p.m. Aric Armell motioned to go into Ex- Rona Stealer motions to cease nomi- Transit Administration Designated Rona Stealer seconded. ecutive Session at 10:30 a.m. Thelma nations. Louis LaRose seconded. Offi cials VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Whitewater seconded. Tanya Baker appointed Vice-Chair Rona Stealer motioned to ratify the Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain by Acclamation. Rona Stealer motioned to come out of Motion carried. Nominations for Secretary/Trea- Executive Session at 12:42 p.m. Louis [Brian out at 11:30 a.m.] surer: Cont. in next issue... Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 3, 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Case No. CV21-059 Next

In the Matter of the Name Change Petition of: WIN QUIANNA LABREE LOUIS to QUIANNA LABREE ARMELL LOUIS News To: ANY INTERESTED PARTIES

You are hereby notiﬁ ed that a petition Deadline: for Name Change has been ﬁ led and a hearing concerning the above referred Individual in case no. CV21-059 has April 13th been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 10TH day of MAY, 2021 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. CV12-050 Case No. CV21-060 In the Matter of the Guardianship Petition of: In the Matter of the RICHARD KEARNES Name Change Petition of: ALEXANDREA LEE FLANDERS In Re: to ALEXANDREA LEE WALKER D. G. (Born 1/2011) To: ANY INTERESTED PARTIES TO: HOLLY GRIFFIN, Mother VICTOR MALDONADA, Father You are hereby notifi ed that a peti- All POTENTIAL FATHERS tion for Name Change has been fi led and a hearing concerning the above You are hereby notifi ed that a petition referred Individual in case no. CV21- has been fi led for Guardianship and a 060 has been scheduled and will be hearing concerning the above referred heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Individual(s) in Case No. CV12-050 has Winnebago, Nebraska on the 13TH day been scheduled and will be heard in the of MAY, 2021 at the hour of 11:00 A.M. Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 20TH day of MAY, 2021 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. JFJ21-010 Case No. CV21-062

The People of the Winnebago Tribe In the Matter of the In the Interest of: Divorce Petition of: E. B. (Born 10/2005) PATRICK HULIT JR. vs To: ROBERT RED OWL, Father AZUCENA REYES MARTINEZ ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS To: AZUCENA REYES MARTINEZ You are hereby notifi ed that a hearing for Initial Appearance concerning You are hereby notifi ed that a Di- the above referred minor individual(s) vorce petition has been fi led and a hear- in case no. JFJ21-010 has been sched- ing concerning the above referred Case uled and will be heard in the Winnebago No. CV21-062 has been scheduled and Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal the 14TH day of MAY, 2021 at the hour Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the of 9:30 A.M. 6TH day of MAY, 2021 at the hour of 10:00 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. CV10-037 Case No. JFJ21-009AB

In the Matter of the The People of the Winnebago Tribe Guardianship Petition of: In the Interest of: LAIOCEA DAVIS M. S. (Born 1/2008) In Re: C. S. (Born 9/2009) J. P. (Born 8/2009) Brenda Payer, Mother

TO: ANGELICA PICOTTE, Mother To: ROGER LOVE, Father RALEIGH DAVIS, Father JAKE MAXWELL, Father All POTENTIAL FATHERS You are hereby notifi ed that a Peti- You are hereby notifi ed that a petition has been fi led concerning the above tion has been fi led for Guardianship and referred Individual(s) in case no. JFJ21- a hearing concerning the above referred 009AB. You have 20 days from the Individual(s) in Case No. CV10-037 has date of publication to fi le a responsive been scheduled and will be heard in the pleading. Failure to fi le such a respon- Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, sive pleading within the time period Nebraska on the 17TH day of MAY, 2021 could result in a default judgment be- at the hour of 11:00 A.M. ing entered against you. Said pleading shall be fi led with the Civil Clerk of the Winnebago Tribal Court, P.O. Box 626, Winnebago, Nebraska 68071

The Winnebago Tribal Council is 100% AGAINST Meth. Not only is Meth harmful to the individual, it destroys families and our community. Meth use is not the HoChunk/Winnebago way of life. On 12-30-19, during the Winnebago Mid-monthly Tribal Council meeting, a motion was passed to publish all meth related offenses occurring on the Winnebago reservation, in the Winnebago Indian News.

The following individual(s) has been arrested for a meth offense…

Karlos Johnson – 36 Charged with inhaling or drinking certain compounds, possession of paraphernalia x3

Kyla Earth-Phillips – 28 Charged with inhaling or drinking certain compounds, possession of paraphernalia

Rella Walker – 44 Charged with DUI, refusal to submit, possession of paraphernalia, unauthorized use of a propelled vehicle, resisting arrest

Maya White – 28 Charged with resisting arrest, willful reckless driving, possession of paraphernalia Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 3, 2021 — Page 7 COMMUNITY SURVEY