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April 18, 2003 Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin www.oneidanation.org

Wisconsin ranks second in revenue OperationOperation OneidaOneida CaresCares from Indian casinos Milwaukee, Wis. - The state of Wisconsin will lead all other states in Indian casi- no revenues paid to them except for the state of Connecticut. The $118 mil- lion payments to the state of Wisconsin by the eleven casi- nos in the state puts the Badger State second among the twenty-two states that have Indian gaming accord- ing to a study done by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Connecticut will receive $400 million this year from their two Indian casinos. Foxwoods Casino and Mohegan Sun Casino are two of the largest casinos in the world. Oneida Legislative Affairs Director, Kevin Cornelius, said that the Oneida Tribe realizes the significance of the sizable payments the tribes are sending the state and is surprised that the Republican legislature is still balking at the idea of new compact agreements. “The economic impact and payment that we (the eleven Wisconsin tribes) have agreed Ceremony recognizes men to, far outweighs any amount that other state’s tribes pay and women in armed with the exception of See Page 4 forces, Oneida veterans Revenue By Keith Skenandore mentary school is holding a Kalihwisaks penny drive to raise money Tears were shed, prayers for the family of Lori were spoken as “Operation Piestewa. Oneida Cares” held an Vice-Chairwoman Kathy evening committed to patrio- Hughes said the Oneida tism, family and community Nation, like any other nation, unity. share in praying for the men Recognizing the commit- and women, and families who ment and valor of Oneida cit- sacrificed to “keep our land izens in the armed forces, and Pages 2A-4A/Local News free.” Page 5A-6A/State & Nat’l paying tribute to their veter- “The freedom we enjoy News ans, approximately 50 mem- today,” said Hughes, “to gath- Page 7A/Legislative Review/ bers of the Oneida Tribe gath- er and express our spirituality Letters & Opinions ered on April 16 to offer their individually is possible Page 8A/Sports support in the current war because of our troops fighting Page 9A-10A/Operation conflict, “Operation Iraqi to protect our land.” Oneida Cares Freedom.” Hughes, an Army veteran, Page 1B/Lifestyles A “Wall of Armed Forces” Page 2B/Local News was shared with everyone in said the Oneida Nation is Page 3B/Education attendance, displaying photos extremely proud of their his- Page 4B/Health tory in serving “this great Page 5B/Eye on Environment of 21 names of Oneida citi- zens currently serving their nation” and that Oneida men Photos by Phil Wisneski and Keith Skenandore Page 6B/Culture and women have fought to Page 7B/Good News country. A poster of Pfc. Lori Top: Oneida veterans give a twenty-one gun salute to honor all veterans and Page 8B/Classifieds Piestewa, a Hopi woman who defend “this country in every current soldiers in the United States Armed Forces at a Community Prayer held lost her life in combat in Iraq, conflict since the at the Norbert Hill Center on April 16. The community prayer was set up to give was also pictured. Piestewa is Revolutionary War. “Our warriors, both men support to Oneida community members with family members in the Armed believed to be the first Native Forces. A wall with photos of the Oneida community soldiers was also present- American woman enlisted in and women, have defended the armed forces to die in our homeland for centuries.” ed. Above Right: Debbie Reiter-Mehojah and daughter Louisa listen intently as combat in defense of her See Page 2 the names of the Oneida soldiers are read. Above Left: Lloyd “Sky” Schuyler country. conducts a special tobacco burning ceremony before the event occurs. The The Oneida Nation ele- Oneida Cares event was scheduled to be outside, but bad weather forced it indoors. Tribal leaders criticize Republican party for “stereotyped” cartoon By Keith Skenandore “Native Americans are tax- constitution and represent all Kalihwisaks payers too.We should not be the people in this state. It is MADISON, Wis. (AP) - the subject of racist political clear the Republican guard Tribal leaders reacted with cartoons sponsored by the does not feel the Native anger and indignation at the Republican party. The Americans are citizens that lack of sensitivity and igno- Wisconsin Constitution opens deserve their representation rance of the Republican Party the declaration of rights with honorably.” in featuring a stereotyped the following, All people are Forest County Potawatomi Indian throwing a tomahawk born equally, free and inde- Attorney General Jeff at the Wisconsin Taxpayers pendent, and have certain Crawford initially accused the on their website with the inherent rights, governments state Republican Party Image courtesy of State Senator Gwendolyn Moore press release voice-over, "As taxpayers, we are instituted, deriving their Tuesday of putting a “racist An image from the Republic Party of Wisconsin got scalped." just powers from the consent and derogatory” cartoon on a video clip, shown above, depicts a tomahawk flying In a press release issued by of the governed.” Web site the party created to through the air at a Wisconsin taxpayer. The voice- the United Tribe of Taylor continued, “The See Page 5 over of the video clip says, “Let’s face it, as taxpay- Wisconsin, Lewis Taylor, St. Republican lawmakers have a ers we got scalped.” Croix tribal leader, said responsibility to uphold the Cartoon 10A(Oye=lí) April 18, 2003 Kalihwisaks OperaOperationtion OOneidaneida CareCaress Hundreds mourn, honor Pfc Lori Piestewa Associated Press have to pick up and carry that TUBA CITY, Ariz. (AP) - baton,” said American Indian Hundreds of mourners stood recording artist Michael and cheered Saturday when Jeans, who sang “America the Arizona Gov. Janet Beautiful.” Napolitano called for a Wayland Piestewa sent best Phoenix mountain to be wishes from his family to renamed after Pfc. Lori Lynch, who is recovering Piestewa, the first American from her wounds at Walter Indian woman in the U.S. Reed Army Medical Center in military known to have been Maryland, and invited her to killed in combat. visit. “It’s left to us to make “We pray that she one day sense of her loss and carry on will come out so we can share the legacy she left behind,” the love that Lori gave us with Napolitano said at a memorial her,” he said. service held in this Navajo The ceremony began with a Reservation community’s performance by a group of high school gymnasium. Aztec dancers, honoring One way to do that, Piestewa’s mother’s Mexican Napolitano said, is to rename ancestry. a Phoenix mountain known as The crowd erupted, stand- Squaw Peak to Piestewa Peak ing, cheering and whistling, and also rename State Route when Napolitano said she 51 in Phoenix, now called the would petition the Legislature Squaw Peak Freeway, after to rename the mountain and Piestewa. freeway to honor Piestewa. American Indian groups The Arizona State Board have tried for years to change on Geographic and Historic those names, saying the term Names normally approves “squaw” is offensive. such changes. State and fed- Piestewa (pronounced py- eral policies on geographic AP Photo/Tom Hood titles say there must be a five- ESS-tuh-wah) was among Members of the Fort Huachuca Color Guard of Sierra Vista, Ariz., stand in the parking lot of the Tuba City year waiting period after a nine members of the Army’s High School in Tuba City, Ariz., Saturday, April 12, 2003, before presenting a helmet with Pfc. Lori person’s death before the 507th Maintenance Company, Piestewa’s name on it to memorial inside of the high school. Thousands of people attended the memorial name can be used. based at Fort Bliss in Texas, service for Piestewa, the first U.S. servicewoman killed in the war on Iraq. killed in an ambush near The board’s chairman, Tim Nasiriyah last month. vicewoman killed in the Iraq her parents, Percy and Terry was very peaceful,” he said. Piestewa in high school and J. Norton, has said he sup- Palestine, W.Va., native Pfc. war, was a member of the Piestewa. The four-hour public cere- with friends. A picture of ports the waiting period in Jessica Lynch, another mem- Hopi Tribe, whose reservation Piestewa was buried mony was at Tuba City High Piestewa and Lynch carried this case. On Friday, ber of the 507th and is near Tuba City. She was a Saturday morning on the School, which Lori attended. the caption, “Warriors Napolitano said Norton Piestewa’s roommate, was 23-year-old single mother Hopi Reservation, her brother On a stage surrounded by Forever.” should resign his volunteer rescued from an Iraqi hospital raising a 4-year-old boy and a Wayland told the crowd of flowers, speaker after speaker “I am so happy to have post if he refuses to consider and returned to the United 3-year-old girl in Tuba City. 2,000. He offered no other honored Piestewa with songs, known her,” family friend the change. States on Saturday. Piestewa’s son and daughter details. poems and stories. Some read Christine Butler said. “Every Piestewa was one of the Piestewa, the first U.S. ser- attended the ceremony with “It was very beautiful. It e-mails sent to the family. time she would come home, very few American Indian Representatives of she wouldn’t sit with us. She women in the armed forces. American Indian tribes from would be outside jumping on Hopi officials said that 56 around the Southwest read the trampoline.” Hopis are serving in the U.S. statements of support. Above “The warrior may have military, 48 of them in Iraq. the speakers, slides showed passed on the baton, but we

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Paul is a E-2/Seaman apprentice working towards becoming a torpedoman/diver. Roland J. Vandehei Jr. Paul Melchert Good Luck from Debbie and Chris! 2 A(T#ken) April 18, 2003 K a lliih w iis a k s LocalLocal From Page 1/Operation Oneida Cares rallies community in support of troops, Oneida veteran Father Dewey Silas of the Photos by Phil Wisneski Oneida Episcopal Church Left: Ken Hill and Roy offered a prayer and gave Metoxen lead the praise to the men and women Oneida Color Guard pre- currently serving in the armed pares to present the col- forces. ors at the Community “Because of these brave Prayer. Right of the color and courageous warriors we guard is the wall that are proud to say, ‘We are contains photos of Americans,’” said Silas. Oneida community He recognized those who members that are cur- gave the ultimate - their life - rently serving in the so we could live in a free Armed Forces. There country. are over 30 community “We of the Oneida Nation members that are in the are proud to say that we are service. Bottom: James Americans.” Denny Sr. looks for his Fr. Silas also spoke of sister brother Jeff Denny on warrior Lori Piestewa, who, the wall. The ceremony he said, “gave her life for all included words of of us, as Jesus Christ gave his encouragement to all life, at Calgary.” families with loved ones Oneida elder Lloyd serving in the Armed Schuyler and Leander Forces and was capped Danforth, performed a tobac- of with a gun salute and co burning ceremony for playing of “Taps” to prayers of the men and honor all current service women in the armed forces. people and veterans. Resolution 4-2-03-A, which supports the armed forces participation in “Operation Iraqi Freedom” was read by Councilman Vince DelaRosa. Councilman Paul Ninham read the list of men and women currently serving in the armed forces, a total of 26 in all. Ninham said the list was inclusive and encouraged community members to bring names forward as “Operation Oneida Cares” continues. A proclamation authored by veteran Loretta V. Metoxen, that was adopted earlier that morning by the Oneida Business Committee, was read by Councilwoman Trish King. The proclamation, entitled, “To the family of Lori Piestewa and the Hopi Nation from the Oneida Nation,” stat- ed the Oneidas, in the cere- monies given to them in ancient times, condoled the families of those who passed Brandon, spoke out and said, the pocket of the dead youth’s on to the Spirit World. “I want my mommy, but she “We, the Oneida Nation of uniform. The wish was grant- Wisconsin, now condole the has to rest in peace.” ed. family of Lori Piestewa and Powerful and moving “The haunting melody, we the Hopi Nation in this time words. More words of the now know as ‘Taps’...used at when she gave her life, as a same kind continued as military funerals was born.” young woman, for us and all Councilman Curtis Danforth Before “Taps” was played the people of the United followed with the reading of by Don Charnon, a 21-gun States so that we may be safe the origin of taps. salute was fired with the and that we can continue to Councilman Danforth read echoes of the gun fire heard practice our freedoms,” read how during the Civil War, a over the silence of those at the King. “We honor her memory union soldier, Captain ceremony in the Norbert Hill today and every day for her Ellicombe crawled to save a Center. stricken man, not knowing if supreme sacrifice.” Once again, tears were the man was a union or King further read, “We, the shed. Conferederate soldier. When Oneida People, recognize that The tears, patriotism, com- he reached the stricken sol- we all have a place, a purpose, munity unity, and prayers dier, the Captain discovered it and responsibilities to carry were a bond between family out here on Mother Earth. We was his son who enlisted in members waiting to hear from also recognize that Lori the confederate army without a loved one serving in the Piestewa carried out her his father knowing. Wanting a armed forces. A bond responsibilities to the fullest, military burial for his son and we, the Oneida People, who studied music in the between community mem- are profoundly grateful to her South, the Captain’s request bers, Oneida veterans and the and her family.” was only partially granted. He men and women in the armed Treasurer Mercie Danforth was given one musician. forces. read a transcript of the memo- “The Captain chose a “Our community support rial service for Piestewa that bugler,” read Danforth. “He strengthens our message to was sent on the Internet. asked the bugler to play a the Creator for the safety of Danforth read from the tran- series of musical notes he had our troops all over the world,” script that Lori’s son, found on a piece of paper in said Hughes. K a lliih w iis a k s April 18, 2003 (Áhs<)3 A LocalLocal Waste transfer station to open before trial Oneida, Wis. - The Brown a lawsuit in October, contend- transport garbage to landfills acted on by the county in the County waste-transfer station ing that Brown County gov- in Winnebago, Outagamie 1970's. At that time the will be handling garbage well ernment failed to obtain and Brown counties over the County Board took action Mason, Kathryn by one brother, Richard before a legal challenge from building permits from the vil- next 25 years. promising that once the dump Kathryn Mason, 45, Green Tourtillott and her grandpar- the village of Hobart reaches lage and that the construction The county hoped in 2001 was closed (after twenty years Bay, died unexpectedly ents. the courtroom. violates an agricultural zon- to put the waste-transfer sta- of operation), it would be Brown County Port and ing ordinance. tion on a 12.8-acre parcel less Sunday, April 6, 2003, at a made a park. Skenandore, Solid Waste Director Chuck Construction of the transfer than a half-mile south of the local hospital. Born in “With the recent decision Chicago, Ill., on April 29, Larscheid said the transfer station began in early October existing Materials Recycling Wayne J. site should be ready to oper- despite repeated objections by Facility at South Broadway of the County’s Solid Waste 1957, she is the daughter of Wayne J. Skenandore ate by early May, about the residents of both Hobart and and Hansen Road in Committee, the park that was Carl Mason and Dolores passed away unexpectedly on same time that the county Oneida to the project. Ashwaubenon. That proposal promised by the county will (Lawe) Tourtillott. Kathy March 4, 2003 at St. Mary’s closes its east landfill in Oneida Councilman Paul faced opposition from area instead become a major oper- attended Senn High School in Hospital. Ledgeview. Ninham said he was extreme- residents and never material- ation of over two-hundred Chicago and moved to Green He was born on December Meanwhile, the legal con- ly disturbed by the fact that ized. trucks per day,” stated the Bay in 1986. She was 22, 1941 in Milwaukee to the troversy over the waste-trans- the county would consider Then early last year, the employed in housekeeping late Myron G. Skenandore tribe. “This is a radical depar- for many years. Kathy fer station will go to trial on using the landfill with the Hobart Village Board ture from what had been and Lucy (Denny) Aug. 11. pending trial. approved the project at the old enjoyed her two wonderful Skenandore. promised, and is a develop- daughters, bowling and hav- The waste-transfer station “We, along with the village West Landfill on Wisconsin ment that raises serious public He is survived by his wife is being built near the closed of Hobart, are in opposition of 54 and entered into an agree- ing cookouts. safety and environmental Patricia and son Jason and west landfill on Wisconsin 54 the waste transfer station. I ment with the county, but it She is survived by her two concerns.” daughters Amy, Nicole and and is directly across from the am extremely disappointed reversed its decision in daughters, Carly and Amanda Sandy. He is also survived by Oneida Nation Environmental that the county would go September after opposition The village and the county Skenandore, Green Bay; two 2 brothers and 5 sisters: Department. The station is ahead and use the facility from area residents mounted. have been ordered to numer- grandchildren, Marcus Ronald D. Skenandore, also located within the with a pending lawsuit unset- The Brown County Board ous mediation sessions over Skenandore and Adriana Milwaukee; Lorraine Oneida Reservation bound- tled,” Ninham said. approved continuation of the the last few months, but the Funmaker; mother and step- RedHail, Oneida; Dona aries. The county intends to use construction, however. case will go to trial despite father, Dolores Tourtillott and Skenandore, Oneida; Joan The village of Hobart filed the station to consolidate and The former dump site was them. Robert Willnow, Green Bay; Biddle, Milwaukee; Myron five brothers, George G. Skenandore, Jr. (Marlene Tourtillott, South Dakota; Skenadore) Green Bay, Survey says gaming helps economy in Green Bay area Robert Morgan, Green Bay; Annette (Juan) Padron, By Keith Skenandore 19 percent believe Oneida of error for the survey is plus dents, 60 percent, while Carl Morgan, Kansas; Milwaukee, Joyce Kalihwisaks gaming has hurt businesses. or minus four percent. Oneida Bingo and Casino was Kenneth Morgan, Kentucky; Skenandore, Milwaukee. He The Oneida Nation “It shows that the Oneida Kevin Cornelius, director 51 percent favorable, com- and Scott Morgan, Green is also survived by many lov- released a survey which says community is well-liked in of legislative affairs, said pared to 46 percent favorable Bay; many nieces, nephews ing nieces and nephews. He a majority of residents living the community and that they there is a movement in the to Indian gaming and casinos. and cousins. was preceded in death by a in part of Northeastern provide an economic boost to population in the area that is Survey summary noted that She was preceded in death brother Kenneth Skenandore. Wisconsin believes that the community,” said Gene more supportive of the the local voters favorably dis- Oneida Bingo & Casino has Ulm, a representative from Oneida Nation based on a tinguish Oneida gaming In Loving Memory of helped economic develop- Public Opinion Strategies, similar survey conducted last activities from their more ment in the Green Bay area. which conducted the survey. year. polarized view of Indian gam- Seventy-one percent of the Summary and analysis of “The population, as far as ing activities in general. Joshua Webster residents believe that Oneida the survey was based on 600 in our area, when it comes to Gov. Doyle and the state gaming has helped develop likely voters in Wisconsin the lawsuit the challenges the who passed away January 21, 2000 legislature received a lower more business and create jobs Senate Districts 2 and 30 compact,” said Cornelius, approval than the Oneida in Green Bay for both the which include Brown, “the people are against the Nation. Fifty-five percent Â[ tÑÑç X táàxÜÊ]Éá{ât Indian population and the rest Outagamie and Oconto coun- legislature suing the tribe approve of the job Gov. Doyle of the community. A total of ties on April 6 and 7. Margin against compacts. and the state legislature is Survey results indicated doing. We do not need a Special that 52 percent strongly or Oneida gaming accounts Day to think of you! somewhat opposed to the for 3,442 jobs in the state, In Memory of… state legislature spending tens according to a 2001 survey It broke my heart to lose of thousands of dollars of tax- conducted by Michael Evans, you! payers dollars challenging an economist based in Boca Nellie A cheson Gov. Doyle’s right to renego- Raton, Fla. The average wage th Love You Always, who passed on 1 year ago ~ April 17 tiate gaming compacts. for an Oneida Casino worker Strong support or somewhat Grandma King Do not stand at my grave was $27,928 including wages, supportive of the state legisla- and weep. salaries and tips and $36,528 ture resulted in 34 percent, I am not there, I do including fringe benefits. with 15 percent not knowing. not sleep. More than half of those “They would rather see the employees are nontribal citi- In Loving Me mory of I am a thousand compact extended then ser- zens. 2 Generations passed on winds that blow. vices cut or taxes raised,” said The Oneida Tribe of I am the diamond Cornelius. Indians and Doyle haven’t Jane ( Nicholas) Danforth glints on snow. He said 39 percent would signed a compact but have a May 25, 1897 ~ August 4, 1977 rather see the gaming com- tentative agreement that con- I am the sunlight pacts extended, compared to tains no expiration date, on ripened grain. 36 percent who preferred allows around-the-clock oper- Lorena Wallenfang I am the gentle spending cuts and nine per- ation of games, removes February 18, 1920 ~ December 2, 1983 autumns rain. cent for raising taxes. state-imposed betting restric- Seventeen percent did not I am the soft stars that tions and permits casino table know. shine at night. games. As for the gambling laws in Vice-Chairwoman said at a Do not stand at my grave and cry. Wisconsin, 42 percent say gaming compact update meet- I am not there, I did not die. they are about right or not ing, where the survey results strict enough. Twelve percent were released to the member- Sadly Missed by ship, that Oneida tribal offi- said they were too strict, with cials were to meet with Gov. Children, Grandchildren 3 percent not knowing. & other relatives Doyle on April 17 and that The Oneida Nation organi- they hoped to be nearer to a zation received a strong favor- compact renewal agreement. able impression from respon- 4 A(Kayé) April 18, 2003 K a lliih w iis a k s LocalLocal Political conduit works for the tribe By Phil Wisneski mon phrase that there is Tsyunhehkwa products and a and deposited into the ONPC. Kalihwisaks strength in numbers. The col- stainless steel thermos. Also, This account is managed Getting your voice heard in lective support of the ONPC all ONPC members are exclusively by the individual the state capitol is a pretty adds up to a very significant entered in a raffle for a and they are the only person daunting task. No matter what political force. framed Whitetails Unlimited who decides if and when an individual may do, he or This force will help build Print, a limited edition silver money can be taken out to she may be pushed aside by relationships between the coin set from the casino and donate to a certain political the “more important issues” tribe and elected officials in other great prizes. Also dur- candidate. The conduit in Madison. This was evident the local arena as well as state ing the month of April there is administrator may make sug- as current legislation was try- wide. These relationships will a member-get-a-member con- gestions by calling and asking ing to get passed that would help open up the lines of com- test. The conduit member that if the individual would like to have affected gaming com- munication to help protect the signs up the most new mem- make a contribution to a cer- pacts. Many words fell on tribe’s interest and beliefs. bers for the month of April tain candidate. In the end deaf ears in the state capitol. Ultimately, these funds will will receive a Packer however, the individual will This could change if people help educate the local and Weekend. Included in the always have a final say on that work for the Oneida state governments on who the prize are two Packer tickets, where his or her money will Tribe take a stand and voice Oneida are. stay at the Radisson, an auto- go. Also, all contributions can their opinion in unison on Currently in the month of graphed Mike Sherman foot- be removed from the conduit what is important to them and April the ONPC is having a ball, an autographed photo of and returned to the employee the nation. Oneida employees membership drive. The drive Tony Fischer and Sunday at any time. are invited to join the Oneida is designated to get more brunch for two at Three The Board of Trustees is Nation Political Conduit members in the ONPC. This Sisters Restaurant. Second made up of two Oneida (ONPC). past month the ONPC has prize is two Packer tickets, an employees: Crystal Holtz, Photo by Phil Wisneski A political conduit com- held meetings to encourage autographed photo of Tony Director of Advertising and Oneida Treasurer Mercie Danforth chats with State bines monetary contributions employees to join and provide Fischer and Sunday brunch Sandra Hayes, Director of Representative Becky Weber following a “Meet the of many individuals who one, powerful voice for the for two at Three Sisters Purchasing. Kevin Cornelius New Area Legislator” reception. Events such as this share similar goals and inter- Oneida Nation. Individuals Restaurant. and Tana Archiquette of the are held in thanks to the political conduit fund. ests. The conduit then chan- attending the meetings are The amount of money that Oneida Nation Legislative lobbying firm in Madison. Cornelius in the nels the money collected from entered into a raffle that will an individual contributes to Affairs department communi- For more information on the Communications the individuals to political take place at the end of the the ONCP is strictly up to cate regularly with the con- ONCp contact Michelle Department, Sandy Hayes in candidates selected by the month. The winner of the raf- them. There is no minimum duit administrator, Michelle Purchasing, Tana Archiquette conduit members who sup- fle will win two tickets to the or maximum limit. Whatever Hough of Tenuta-Hermes Hough at (608) 255-5522 or email her at michelle@tenu- in Legislative Affairs and port the issues, goals and Weidner Center to see “Sam the individual wants to donate Corp. regarding the tribe’s Kevin Cornelius, also in interests of the Oneida Tribe. Bush”, Three Sisters buffet will be automatically deduct- political interests. Tenuta- ta-hermes.com. Legislative Affairs. This method uses the com- coupons, a basket of ed from their payroll check Hermes Corp. is Oneida’s Other contacts are Crystal FishingFishing ceremonyceremony From Page 1/ Revenue from Wisconsin blessesblesses fishfish gaming second in the nation Connecticut. Yet we still New York, New Mexico, Minnesota, as stated above nettingnetting seasonseason receive criticism,” he said. Michigan and Arizona. Other does not receive revenue shar- “We are by far paying our fair states have agreements that are ing from their eleven tribal Photos by Phil Wisneski share to have these new com- small fees to police casinos or casinos, has permanent gam- Right: Duck Creek Crossing performs a pacts as compared to other are payments that are directly ing agreements. These agree- song as Lloyd Schuyler looks on. states,” he added. paid to local communities in ments were done dating back Schuyler along with other tribal members Currently the Forest County the surrounding area. States to 1990. The newfound suc- burned tobacco and shared some good Potawatomi tribe is the only with such agreements include cess of Indian casinos has words about the fishing ceremony. Below: tribe with a new gaming com- North Carolina and Oregon. caused many states to look at Ken Hill nets a fish shortly after the cere- pact. According to the Some states are not so fortu- the money greedily, said John mony held at Pamperin Park along Duck Milwaukee journal sentinel nate and receive no revenue McCarthy, executive director Creek. The ceremony has been taking however, Administration sharing from Indian gaming. of the Minnesota Gaming place for the past ten years. Secretary Marc Marotta says States like Minnesota, Iowa, Association. that negotiations with the other Kansas, Colorado and “Now people think every- ten tribes in the state are con- Oklahoma fall into this catego- body should get a piece of it,” tinuing and some deals will ry. McCarthy said. “These are not likely be announced later this Gov. Jim Doyle has been businesses in the normal sense. week. expecting to use the $237 mil- These are governments,” The payments to the states lion in compact payments to Wisconsin tribes should not are rare occurrences in Indian help balance the state’s next be expected to make major country. Only seven states budget. The money is ear new payments to the state receive revenue sharing pay- marked to help ease the huge based on comparisons with ments. Joining Connecticut deficit that the state is now fac- Connecticut or elsewhere, and Wisconsin are California, ing. McCarthy said.

WWhat’shat’s HHappening!appening! September 2002 ~ June 2003 Tuesday ~ April 22, 2003 040 Meetings every Saturday COMMUNITY MEETING FOR OUR All are Welcome. TIME: Noon–1:00 PM ELDERLY TRIBAL MEMBERS WHERE: 2488 Babcock (Corner of 172 TIME: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm & Babcock) WHERE: Multi-Purpose Center PURPOSE: A Housing Task Force has Thursdays, 2003 been created for the purpose of collabo- ONEIDA FALLING LEAVES 4-H rating information, programs and fund- CLUB ing resources to address a coordinated The Oneida Falling Leaves 4-H club housing effort on the reservation. meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Programs such as the Division of Land month at the County H Recreation Center Management, Oneida Housing located at N6457 County H. The activi- Authority, Planning Department and ties run from 6:00–7:45 pm. We hope to Long Term Care are members of this see you there! task force. Presenters from the task force will provide information to com- April 21 - 26, 2003 munity members regarding the purpose ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE and goals of this group. Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm A panel presentation will also be made regarding Elderly Housing Options. Your Saturday: 8:30 am to 2:00 pm attendance and input will be appreciated. WHERE: Parish Hall, 2937 Freedom Rd. For more information contact any of Clothing and coats that is, or the ONCOA Commissioners or Susan small household items (dishes Daniels at 869-2448. utensils, knickknacks, shoes, belts, purses, etc.). No Furniture Please. No Food Please call the Kalihwisaks Items. office at 869-4280, 4277 or 4279 to include events in this section. K a lliih w iis a k s April 18, 2003 (Wisk)5 A SStatatete Company buys firm that owns Crandon mine site The Associated Press The mining project has Minerals is not changing, he said. Connor family has no mining necessary data. Once that WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) - The been for sale since September said. The Connor family is the experience, and their compa- happens, the DNR has four new owners of a proposed 2002. Several companies have But Gov. Jim Doyle said he lone investor in the mining ny’s financial capability was months to complete a draft underground zinc and copper owned the site since minerals believes the new company project so far, but others have unknown. environmental impact state- mining site in northern were discovered there in the may have to start from scratch expressed an interest, includ- “BHP Billiton is the ment. Wisconsin pledge to forge 1970s. in the permitting process with ing people from Wisconsin world’s largest mining com- That would be followed by ahead with the project and Connor, whose family also the state Department of and other Midwestern states, pany with net assets of $22.5 months of meetings and pub- hope to have the needed oper- operates Nicolet Hardwood Natural Resources. Connor said. billion,” tribal Attorney lic hearings before a final ating permits within 21/2 Corp. of Laona, said he has “What this means, I think, Dave Wilson, president of General Jeff Crawford said in decision is made, Kunelius years. been interested in buying the it’s really too early to tell,” the Crandon City Council, a statement. “We do not said. Northern Wisconsin mining project for 15 years. Doyle said in Madison. “I’ve said the purchase caught him understand how the world’s The history of a proposed Resource Group LLC bought Critics have long contend- said all along my great prefer- by surprise because many largest mining company with mine dates back to July 4, Nicolet Minerals Co. and its ed the project was too risky ence is there not be a mine people thought the mining all if its might cannot develop 1975, when drilling discov- rights to 4,850 acres, includ- because it would harm the there. I think it’s better for the project was dead. this mine but the Connor fam- ing the mine site south of environment. Supporters say economic health of the state “I think it is good news ily is going to be able to safe- ered an ore deposit in Forest Crandon, company owner the mining can be done safely to make sure that we really because we have somebody ly extract minerals in this County. The deposit is esti- Gordon P. Connor said and would create badly need- protect the environment.” who is going to see this environmentally sensitive mated to be 60 million tons of Friday. ed jobs in Forest County. Nicolet Hardwood raises through to the end,” he said. area at the headwaters of the zinc, copper, lead, gold and “It is a good project,” he Connor said the company hardwood timber for its lum- The Forest County Wolf River.” silver ore. said. “It can be done in a man- will review the project but ber and flooring business. It Potawatomi American Indian Dave Kunelius, DNR min- Mining interests have since ner that is great for Wisconsin probably won’t change it sig- owns more than 30,000 acres tribe has been among the crit- ing outreach coordinator, said spent more than $145 million and northern Wisconsin. ... nificantly. The mine can gen- in northern Wisconsin, much ics of the mining project. the agency expects to tell the related to the project, accord- We are going to push as hard erate 200 jobs in Forest of it in Forest County, Connor Tribal officials said the company soon it has all the ing to company officials. as we can to get this permit- County, he said. ting done. They have been “We want to see the area dilly-dallying around with participate economically in From Page 1/Republican party cartoon irks tribal leaders this thing for a long time.” the 21st century,” he said. criticize Gov. Jim Doyle. “Legislators should be to deliver a really important bottomless pockets of money The company did not dis- “We are concerned about the Republican Party working to balance the bud- message in a lighthearted waiting to be taken by the close a sale price. environment. We live here. spokesman Chris Lato said get, not to trash the people manner,” Lato said. State of Wisconsin. We have Nicolet Minerals, a sub- We are not going to foul our the cartoon was not meant to who are helping to solve a Republicans who control needs in our community sidiary of BHP Billiton of own nest.” be disrespectful and was problem that Indian tribal the state Legislature have which are being hampered by Melbourne, Australia, has Dale Alberts, a spokesman intended to point out the governments did not create,” been feuding with the our effort to pay for gaming been seeking the needed state, for Nicolet Minerals, said he flaws in the agreement. Crawford said in a statement Democratic governor for two compacts which we hope will federal and local permits to will continue as part of the In response to complaints released Tuesday. months over gaming com- secure a more stable economy mine 55 million tons of ore project’s management group. that it was derogatory, the “The Tribes of Wisconsin pacts. in our communities in longer from a site just south of The permitting process will state Republican Party are not responsible for the State Sen. Gwendolynne terms than five years at a Crandon since 1994. continue as is because Nicolet dropped the cartoon States’ budget deficit,” stated Moore, D-Milwaukee, time.” Wednesday its Web site. Lac du Flambeau President demanded an apology from United Tribes say that Oneida Public Transit now has “We do not consider the Henry “Butch” St. Germain. the state Republican Party of smaller tribes that have mar- a Toll Free Phone number! cartoon to be offensive; it cer- “The Tribes of Wisconsin Wisconsin. ginal profits have been chas- 1-866-718-1658 tainly wasn’t our intent,” have offered financial assis- “The use of the word tised by Republican Republican Party spokesman tance to the State through ‘scalped’ is a blatant attempt No longer will you have to dial long distance to call for Representative John Gard for Chris Lato said. “If a few peo- their gaming compacts. I am by Republicans to inflame a ride. We can still be reached at 833-1658 or 833- not being able to make annual ple were taken aback by that angered by the remarks and racial tensions on the issue of 1659. This is basically for the people who have Oneida payments to the state. “Gard cartoon . . . we want to bigoted statements made Native American gaming,” (869) numbers. We hope that by adding this new has deprecated those govern- number that our passengers in this calling area will see address those concerns.” recently in the media. It is Moore said. Oneida Councilman Paul very disturbing that people But Lato said critics were ments for wanting to use mea- a decrease in their phone bills. Calls from Green Bay ger profits to improve the numbers are still considered local. Ninham said he was floored who have been voted into missing the point of the car- by the derogatory cartoon. such leadership positions are toon. quality of life in their commu- “I was absolutely making racist remarks. These “Sen. Moore is reading nities. Through his ignorance appalled,” he said. representatives and senators things into it that simply are he compares the sovereign “I’m at a point where I are responsible for represent- not there,” he said. Tribal governments to poor need to start defending the ing all citizens of the State Moore disagrees. individuals who are not sover- Oneida people against racism regardless of their race. I “Republicans have sunk to eigns,” stated the release. by the Republicans. I can’t sit think it’s a sad day in a new low with the despicable “Governor Doyle promised by and let those racists com- Wisconsin history and its use of this racist stereotype,” not to raise taxes when he ments continue to come for- relationship with Native said Moore. “In a way I’m campaigned last year. He has ward by the Republican American citizens.” grateful that the Republicans worked to culminate the State party.” Greg Garvin, Ho-Chunk are finally being honest about resources to address the bud- Doyle spokesman Dan Nation Executive why they oppose the new trib- get deficit without raising Leistikow did not immediate- Administrative Officer, said, al gaming compacts. As this taxes. If the Tribes do not get ly return a telephone message “Republicans have taken their ad clearly shows, Republicans compacts, they will not make Tuesday to The Associated ideological differences with still view Native Americans payments. That will cost the Press. the Governor into the realm of as savages who run around state more than $200 million. Doyle plans to use at least the KKK. The cartoon the state scalping white peo- The Governor will be faced to $200 million from compacts reflects ignorance and an ple. raise taxes because the legis- with the state’s 11 tribes to open dislike of Native Ninham, who sits on the lature has refused to cooper- help fix Wisconsin’s $3.2 bil- Americans. We are demo- State/Tribal Special Relations ate and support his budget lion budget deficit for the nized again. Ironically, this is Committee, created by the proposal and initiatives aimed two-year period that begins done at a time when we are joint legislature, said he is at cutting costs. A month ago July 1. offering to relieve taxpayers going to bring forth the race they were attacking the The Potawatomi compact of paying $200 million in issue to the committee. The Governor for his attempts to has no expiration date, allows governmental costs. The committee is apprised of trib- secure $237 million from the tribe to offer new games Republican party needs to al representatives, senators Tribes, now they are once like craps and roulette and publicly apologize for this and assemblymen. again attacking the $200 mil- removes some restrictions on insult to the thousands of tax- “I’m putting this on the lion he is seeking. its casinos, including on the paying Native American vot- next agenda,” said Ninham. Republicans like John Gard number of slot machines. In ers in this state and the buf- The United Tribes state will not be satisfied until the return, the tribe expects to pay foon who thought it up needs they have demonstrated their the state an estimated $340 to resign. This is Trent Lott willingness to help the state Tribes pay nothing and the million over the next 10 all over again. If this is the of Wisconsin out of a $3.2 bil- deficit continues to grow. years. big tent the Republicans have lion dollar deficit and have “The only plan After Doyle announced for us, it looks like they want continually been rebuffed by Representative Gard may compact agreements with the Native American’s camping the Republican leadership. have offered to save the state Potawatomi tribe and the outside. Simply removing the They say they are growing money is in mileage and per- Oneida Nation, lawmakers offensive cartoon is not increasingly skeptical of dis- diem by living in Sun Prairie passed two bills giving enough. The person or per- cerning the value of commit- and representing a district 150 Legislature final approval sons responsible should step ting millions of dollars to the miles north. Perhaps the over compacts. Doyle vetoed down.” State of Wisconsin when the entire legislature can live them both. Republican law- But Lato said the party state’s good faith efforts are within 25 miles of the capitol makers then challenged stood by the cartoon and not reciprocal. and represent all of Wisconsin Doyle’s authority to negotiate insisted there was nothing Stockbridge Chairman Bob honestly.” compacts in the state racist in its content. Chicks said, “We are not sit- The Associated Press con- Supreme Court. “The point of the cartoon is ting on our reservations with tributed to this story. 6 A(Yá=yahk) April 18, 2003 Kalihwisaks SStatate/Nate/Nationaltional Milwaukee SEOTS May news and notes SEOTS staff ed on 2778 S. 35th Street. mornings. We may even try cheon at noon, followed by a van trip to Oneida. to go on. Please call to The SEOTS staff is here to Phone - 384-7740. to do some during the day in presentation on Aroma thera- SEOTS advisory board reserve your seat early. serve you! If you haven’t SEOTS extended office the summer. The craft for py and Workshop on blending meetings Please be sure to call your been to our office yet, we hours May has yet to be determined. our own milk bath, natural The SEOTS board meets prescription refills in to the would like you to stop in! If Monday - Wednesday We will also be working on body powder and learn about the second and fourth Oneida Health Center you’re looking for the latest 8-6:30pm our quilting squares. Come traditional stress manage- Tuesday of the month at 6pm. Pharmacy THREE days prior Kalihwisaks, forms of enroll- Thursday & Friday and join in for crafting, ment. Its going to be a great The meetings are open to all to the pick-up date. ment, education information 8-4:30pm socializing and fun! afternoon. This is an after- Oneida tribal members. Prescriptions may not be or any other information per- Saturday 9-12pm Wednesdays, noon for ladies that just want Tuesday, ready if you fail to call in early enough. Also, don’t for- taining to our community, we Oneida language class May 7, 14, 21, & 28th to have fun and relax. Time:6:00pm get to call the SEOTS office may be able to assist you. We Renee Pfaller teaches at the Time:6:00pm Saturday, May 17 Oneida intertribal singers also have a book with job list- SEOTS office located at 2778 Women’s Day the Oneida The singers practice every to have your name added to Time:12:00-3:00 the pick-up list. ings for local and state jobs. S. 35th Street every Saturday Way-Aroma therapy Cultural heritage class Monday at 6pm. They are Cultural classes, language 10 - 12pm. Attend and learn ---Important van trip note--- Ladies if you never pamper Class will be on hold until available for events. For classes, community educa- our language to carry on tra- please read yourself now is the time! further notice. more information please call tion, meetings and just plain dition and culture. All begin- Mamie at 643-8972. Please note that the month- Come to Seots on Saturday Tsyunhehkwa fun activities are planned ners are welcome. Please Monday ly van trip to Oneida on the the 17th of May for a relaxing IF you’re interested in throughout the year! Check come and learn. Time:6:00pm third week of the month for stress free afternoon. Bonnie your Kalihwisaks for SEOTS Saturday, products from Tsyunhehkwa SEOTS monthly van trip to the winter will be contingent NEWS once a month for our May 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 Stoneman and Patty we may have what you’re Oneida on the weather. Now that we events. If you don’t know the Time:10-12pm Archiquette will be coming looking for at the SEOTS Prescription pick-ups are are going into the winter staff, come in and see us. Craft class from Tsyunhehkwa. office. We carry dehydrated twice a month. The first months check with the Mark - Director, Anne - Craft class will continue Tsyunhehkwa has a tradition- corn, dried corn, maple syrup, Monday of the month (May SEOTS office the day before Administrative assistant, through May, break for the al viewpoint of sustainability. wild rice, salsa, jellies and 5) and the third Wednesday of the trip to see if we will still Carmen - Administrative summer and then pick up in This meant that the creator jams. If there is anything you the month (May 21). The go. assistant, and Deb - the fall again. Different crafts gives us all that we needed in would like that we don’t carry Wednesday pick-up is our Drum Class Community Education will be held on through-out the natural world. The after- we would be happy to pick it regularly scheduled trip that Drum class will not be Specialist. The office is locat- the summer on Saturday noon will start with a lun- up for you on our monthly community members are able meeting until further notice. Oneida Family Marotta says state won’t get more Literacy recruit efforts The Oneida Family than $200 million in gaming Literacy Even Start Program MADISON, Wis. (AP) - decreased because the state they face on their own reser- payment relief Doyle was passed two bills giving is currently recruiting new The state’s administration sec- would take little or no money vations,” Marotta said. offering poorer tribes was Legislature final approval families to join our NEW retary says Wisconsin may from five tribes with low- Sen. Bob Welch, R- unfair. over compacts. Doyle vetoed Tuesday afternoon Parenting receive no more than $200 grossing casinos in remote Redgranite, said the $37 mil- “I think every taxpayer in them both. Republican law- and Family Development million in American Indian northern Wisconsin locations. lion gap is the latest example the state would like to have makers then challenged Classes. Classes will be held gaming revenue in the next The intent is to allow the of an unbalanced budget. that deal,” he said. “There’s a Doyle’s authority to negotiate every Tuesday from 2:00 PM two years - $37 million less Red Cliff, Sokaogon (Mole “We’ve been hearing since lot of families that would love compacts in the state Supreme to 4:00 PM at the Oneida than Gov. Jim Doyle proposed Lake), Bad River, Lac Courte this budget came out, ‘We’re to be able to take the money Court. Community Education Center located at 2632 S. in his budget plan. Oreilles Chippewa bands and going to have $237 million. that they would pay to the “What the tribes thought Packerland Dr. in Green Bay. The projected $237 million the Menominee tribe to rein- I’m giving away the store. I state and invest it in their own was going to be a goodwill Pre-registration is required. gesture on their part, to really in tribal payments was a key vest in their casino operations gave the tribes everything they family, their own small busi- For more information, contact step up, has been met with part of Doyle’s plan to close in hopes of eventually paying wanted because we get all this ness, their own farm.” Rebecca Gardner or nothing but resistance from Wisconsin’s $3.2 billion bud- more to the state. All but the money.’ It’s been a mantra,” Marotta also blamed the Josephine Lobdell-Jordan at get deficit for the two-year Red Cliff would make some Welch, a member of the Joint decreased gaming revenue on our Republican friends in the 496-7860 or drop in at the period beginning July 1. payments. Finance Committee, said. Republican lawmakers’ disap- Legislature,” Marotta said. Community Education Administration Secretary “What we are trying to do is “Now we find out it’s just a proval of Doyle’s compact “The antics have really caused Center. Marc Marotta said Doyle to strike a balance between lie, that they never had the negotiations. our momentum to slow, and it The Oneida Family would propose a funding getting as much as we can for money lined up, that now After the Democratic gov- really hurts our negotiating Literacy Even Start Program alternative if gaming revenue the state and still allow the they’re going to give the tribes ernor announced compact process.” is looking for someone who amounts to only $200 million. tribes to invest in their opera- even more.” agreements with the Forest Welch said the Joint has a daycare certification Marotta said Monday rev- tions, to hire people and to Assembly Speaker John County Potawatomi tribe and Finance Committee will begin and is interested in contract- enue projections have take care of the challenges Gard, R-Peshtigo, said the the Oneida Nation, lawmakers taking action next week on the ing out their services to work governor’s budget. as a childcare provider for the Census releases detailed undercount, over count “Republicans in the two program. They would need to WASHINGTON (AP) - District of Columbia had 1.6 percent. overcounted the state’s popu- houses are going to have to sit work on Tuesdays from 1:45 down pretty soon and decide PM to 4:15 PM and 4:45 PM The 2000 census count was overcounts. Nevada and Montana had lation of 4.3 million by 331 least accurate in Indiana and Conceivably, the new fig- whether we even have a bud- to 7:15 PM and 2 hours on the largest percentage of peo- get,” Gard said. “We have a Minnesota and most accurate ures could be used by cities, people, or 0.01 percent. In another afternoon and 2 hours ple undercounted, at 0.5 per- proposal for something, but it in the evening, day to be in New Mexico and Colorado, counties and advocates for New Mexico, it undercounted cent. isn’t a budget, because a bud- determined. Anyone interest- according to a state-by-state minorities in lawsuits arguing The bureau guesses it came by 321 people, or 0.02 of the get has to be balanced, and it ed should contact Josephine Census Bureau report that that blacks, Hispanics and closest in Colorado, where it state's 1.8 million residents. clearly isn’t.” Lobdell-Jordan at 496-7860. concluded the bureau did a other groups were underrep- good job overall. resented. “But there are still States in the Midwest had some troubling issues with “Celebrating 11 Years… ” the highest overcounts, while the data,” said associate cen- Texas and California had sus director Preston Jay The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay some of the largest numbers Waite. 11th Annual Pow-Wow of people missed, along with How well the Census April 12, 2003 ~ Open to the Public parts of the mid-Atlantic and Bureau counts the population, rural West. Two other big and what to do about errors Grand Entries at 12 pm and 6pm at the UW-Green Bay Phoenix Sports Center states, New York and Illinois, that are uncovered, has been a Host Drum Head Dancers had overcounts. contentious issue. Veterans Cumberland Singers, St. Croix/Ojibwe Head Male Dancer The bureau estimated that Congressional Democrats and Lac Du Flambeau Veterans Darwin Dick, Menominee Tribe it over count North Carolina's civil rights leaders maintain Mohican Nation Veterans Invited Drums UWGB Student population by .15 percent. the bureau has not ensured Menominee Nation Vaterans Wind Eagle, Menominee Head Female Dancer Also released Monday that minorities are counted Oneida Nation Veterans Lake Delton, Ho-Chunk Sarah Butler, Ojibwe were estimates for counties fully. Wisconsin Indian Veterans Assoc. Junior Dead Grass Society, Menominee UWGB Alumni and towns across the country. Critics say the bureau Master of Ceremonies Sacred Leader, Oneida ~ Vendors Welcome ~ It’s the bureau’s follow-up to should have used a complicat- Four Nations, Stockbridge-Munsee Mike Peltier & John Teller its announcement last month ed statistical method called Singer & Dancer Feast: Sorry, invited Drums only Arena Director that it overcounted the coun- sampling to make up for his- Dinner Break from 4pm to 5:30 pm try’s population by 1.3 mil- toric undercounts of minori- LeAnthony “Pooga” Pecore lion people in 2000 after orig- ties. 1st A nnual U W -Green B ay Menominee/Stockbridge inally announcing an under- Opponents of that method, UWGB Student count of 3 million. mainly Republicans, have P rincess P ageant The latest estimates will said the latest estimates prove Men’s Combined Dance not affect the government's that sampling actually inserts April 12, 2003 Contest: official population count of more error into a census they Sponsored by Darwin Dick, Head 281.4 million in 2000. contend is one of the most Intertribal Student Council is in search of responsible, mature high school Male Dancer, paying first 3 places Nor will it affect how the accurate in history. women between the ages of 15–19 to represent our University. government distributes at National findings released Women’s Combined Dance Criteria: least $185 billion to the states in March showed an over Contest: for social services and pro- count of whites, Asians, 1. Must have full and complete dancing regalia Sponsored by Sarah Butler, Head grams such as Medicaid, or American Indians on reserva- 2. Must fill out a Princess Pageant Application Female Dancer, paying first 3 the redrawing of congression- tions and young children, 3. Must provide a letter of reference from a non-family member. places al and local political district while many blacks and For more information and a copy of the application please call the American boundaries. Hispanics were missed. Intercultural Center, UWGB at (920) 465-2720. A copy can also be down- If you have a disability and would Still, census officials say The Census Bureau esti- loaded at: like to discuss accommodations, they are releasing the esti- mates it was most off in http://www.uwgb.edu/aic/docs/Princess%20Application.doc please call the Office of Student Life mates to prove how well it Minnesota, where it over- at 466-2200, ext. 40 All applications must be received by April 4, 2003 counted U.S. residents in the counted the state’s population once-a-decade head count. of 4.9 million by 1.7 percent. For further information, call (920) 465-2720 All but 10 states and the Indiana was overcounted by K a lliih w iis a k s April 18, 2003 (Tsya=ák)7 A LegislaLegislatitivvee ReRevieview/Lew/Letterstters && OpinionsOpinions Letter to the Editor Native Soldiers class lives in palaces and kills BCBC Briefing...Briefing... Today, as bombs blasted anyone who dares to speak Business Committee Constitution and side the control of verifying all essential infor- over Bagdad and as children their mind, or dares to print the truth, or for women The Business Committee reviewing drafts the Oneida mation. If the project is and families were blown of the Gaming Nation. This specifically, those who dare continues to negotiate the viable, the Finance commit- apart, AND as American sol- Ordinance and leaves Oneida’s tee will have a business express any emotions at all. gaming compact with the diers of all colors and creeds State of Wisconsin. The Administrative Reservation eco- analysis completed and pro- But America is not all that marched down the road of approval of the Potawatomi Procedures Act. nomic base vul- vide a recommendation. war ready to give their lives innocent either. Who are the compact by the Department The amendments nerable to actions This final phase ends with a for their country, I listened to soldiers marching towards of Interior is very encourag- to the Alcohol of the State. The completed comprehensive a hater called Rush Limbaugh Bagdad? Who are the soldiers ing. We are hoping for a Regulation, goal of diversifi- business plan. express glee at the destruc- who soon may be marching signed compact very soon. Control and cation is to ensure The Business License Law the financial well tion. Limbaugh, is the hate- on to Iran, to Syria, and on to For the most up-to-date Development Department have been for- being of the mongering radio commenta- North Korea? Who are the information, please attend will be updating their target- soldiers whose bodies will be warded for a Nation. ed industry analysis in order tor who a few years ago called the Gaming Compact Councilwoman burned on the battlefield if Community Meeting which public hearing The listening to seek business opportuni- Indians "a bunch of drunks" Trish King biological warfare should is held every Wednesday at on May 6 at 5:00 session will ties in the area. The purpose as they protested the Atlanta p.m. in the BCCR. include a brief overview of break out? And who will they noon in the BCCR until the of a targeted industry analy- Braves baseball team. the Venture Fund Process. be fighting for? The racists in compact is signed. Individual Office sis is to select business Limbaugh spends three On April 22, the Oneida The Oneida Tribe receives Madison? Or will they be Improving communication opportunities that minimize hours daily spreading hate Business Committee will be numerous proposals offering fighting and sacrificing for continues to be a goal of the risk and satisfy the goals of and racism on local and Business Committee. In hosting a listening session on various business opportuni- the intolerant hate mongers diversification. national radio stations that order to meet this goal, we the Venture Fund. The pur- ties. These proposals are By streamlining projects who spread their hate on hate directed through the General have been holding retreats to pose is for the Business through the new process and seem determined to feed the Manager’s office to the radio and the growing mil- work collaboratively with Committee to engage in a revisiting the targeted indus- flames of hate and intolerance Development Division for lions of Americans who wor- different areas of the Nation. constructive discussion with try analysis we hope to move throughout Wisconsin and the evaluation, which includes ship them? So far, meetings have been the community and to gather entire nation. Isn't it any won- examining the proposals’ the Oneida community in the Surely, it's not President held amongst the Trust input. The Oneida Nation der that Indian leaders from strengths, weaknesses, direction of developing a Bush's children out there in Committee and the Finance established the Venture Fund opportunities, and threats viable self-sustaining econo- throughout our state recently the desert. Limbaugh's either. as a line item in the Tribe’s Committee. (SWOT) and other informa- my into the future. returned to their respective So far it looks that this war, The planning phase of the annual budget. The fund is reservations, shocked at the used to provide capital to tion such as the market, Community and the wars to follow, will be Fiscal Year 2004 budget My thoughts and prayers intolerable racism they were develop business opportuni- financial feasibility and capi- fought by the same class of process has begun . We are tal estimates. If the project go out to the soldiers that are exposed to in the State's working to meet an August 8, ties. The goal of the Venture Americans who fought and Fund is to aid in the diversi- meets the necessary criteria fighting overseas as well as Capital. 2003 deadline for GTC died in Vietnam some quarter fication of the tribe’s econo- and is approved it moves into their families who are anx- But this article is about war approval. of a century ago, tens of thou- my and to increase the long the second phase of the iously awaiting their safe and the soldiers who do the sands of young working class Legislative Operating term revenue contributions to approval process. return home. I send my fighting, the suffering, and the and poor Americans who Committee the general fund. The The second phase of the deepest sympathy to the chil- dying. Recently, I read of a couldn't afford college and As the LOC nears the end Venture Fund will also be approval process includes dren, family, and friends of weary Iraqi soldier who said, didn't have the political con- of their first session, priority used for investment projects completing the due dili- Lori Piestewa. This has been "We spend our whole fives nections to get out of the has been placed on the and Government-to- gence. The due diligence a difficult loss felt through- process is an investigation of out all of Indian Country. I living for wars and hiding fighting, like G.W. Bush. Oneida Gaming Ordinance; Government opportunities. from bombs." I know nothing Oneida Constitution; Oneidas’ economy is all factors that may affect the can only pray that the out- The strange thing is, thus venture’s economic perfor- else about this weary soldier. Administrative Procedures based primarily in Oneida pouring of support and dona- far, I support this war. If Bush mance. These factors tions will help relieve some Maybe he's dead now. Maybe Act; and the Alcohol Bingo & Casino and Oneida is telling the truth, the dictator Regulation, Control and Retail. As we know from our include identifying and of the pain knowing that Lori my relative killed him and I'd and madman in Bagdad has to License Law Amendments. recent compact negotiations, quantifying risks, assessing has captured the hearts of rather have him die than my be stopped. But, with gradua- The LOC is currently work- our economic future is sub- the proposals soundness, this country. She is a true relative, that's for sure. But, I tion coming, I don't want to ing on drafting the ject to political forces out- confirming assumptions and hero. also feel bad for those Iraqi see our Oneida children die soldiers, who most likely for a country that is increas- and Gerald Danforth who “Educator of the Year” by the cern for the welfare and safe- never realized why they've ingly growing hateful towards represent more than 50 years Wisconsin Indian Education ty of the students and staff in been fighting and dying for so Indian people. But to those of great leadership of the Association. This is an securing a safe and stable long. And for what and for who decide to go, and our Oneida Nation. Once again honor bestowed upon Ms. environment. This award whom? heroes who are already there, Oneida representative, Ernie Mousseau for her accom- was accepted on behalf of Iraq is one of the richest oil heroes like Travis Smith, Paul Stevens Jr. will serve as plishments and dedication to the school system by Safety countries in the world, yet 60 Stevens and Yuma House, I Chairman of NIGA for providing our children with Director, Dan King in another term. He ran un- quality education and oppor- Phoenix, AZ on April 1. percent of their population know the love and the prayers opposed and was elected by tunities for future education- In closing, I wish to also live in extreme poverty. of all Oneida people will be unanimous consent. The al development. pay respect and offer prayers Almost all of them live in fear with them. Oneida Nation should be On yet another note of of support for the men and for their lives while an elite Ed Delgado proud to have established congratulations, Lori women serving in our Armed leadership positions on a Webster was named Forces throughout the world. national level. “Outstanding Parent of the We enjoy the success and It was good to see all my Year” by the Wisconsin accomplishments of our Councilman Oneida brothers and sisters Education Association. Lori nation, because of the men K aa ll ii hh ww ii s aa kk ss Paul Ninham from all over the country has served as an outstanding and women who defend our Life as a councilman for converging in Phoenix for role model for parents right to exercise our sover- Letters To The Editor Policy the Oneida Nation continues the NIGA annual conven- throughout our community. eignty as the Oneida Nation. to be challenging and an tion. I had the pleasure of She is active in meetings, It was a very heartbreaking honor. I had the honor of meeting Oneida people who fund-raising activities and experience while in Phoenix, standing shoulder to shoul- live in Phoenix, California, helping in the community as the world was informed that Letters must be limited to 500 words. All letters der with some of the most New Mexico, and of course a volunteer. PFC Lori Piestewa was successful leaders of our Wisconsin. And last, but certainly not killed in action in the war in are subject to editing and must have your sig- nation at the National Indian The Oneida Business least, the Oneida Nation Iraq. On behalf of myself nature, address and phone number for confir- Gaming Association annual Committee has also had the School System was selected and my wife Jill, we will meeting in Phoenix. At a opportunity to enjoy recogni- as a recipient for the pray for the family and for mation. Confirmation of letters will be needed reception to support Ernie tion of our citizens in other Department of Interior’s the nation to honor the mem- before publication. Kalihwisaks has the right to Stevens Jr. for re-election to arenas. Congratulations are award of merit for perfor- ory and sacrifice of a great the Chairman’s seat of the deserving of the commend- mance and outstanding ser- woman warrior who gave her refuse publication of submitted letters. National Indian Gaming able achievement of Sharon vice to the values of occupa- life for the freedom of her Mousseau, our Oneida tional health and safety. The country and her children. Effective January 1, 2001 per Kalihwisaks Association, I was proud to introduce retired Chairmen, Nation School Administrator Oneida school system has Peace to the family of PFC Policies & Procedures, Section I (c)(4), Purcell Powless, Rick Hill who has been named demonstrated genuine con- Lori Piestewa, Hopi Nation. “Individuals will not be allowed to submit more than eight (8) letters per year regardless of top- ics.” For more information on Kalihwisaks Attention ~ All Veterans! Policies & Procedures, please contact (920) 869- 4277. All interested veterans are wel- Guest articles and editorials that appear in the Your Invited… come to attend. Lunch and lite snack Kalihwisaks are not necessarily the views or Any Branch of the Military will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. opinions of the Kalihwisaks’ staff, Editorial Carolyn Miller at (920) 405-4489 or (During Peace or War Times) via email: Board or the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. Tuesday, April 29th, 2003 [email protected] Although Kalihwisaks requires a final signed or Lisa Summers, via email: submission from our readers who write in, you 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. [email protected] can e-mail us now - and send the hard copy by Thursday, April 24th, through the mail - to ensure we get your submis- Radisson Inn 2003. sion in time for the deadline day. E-mail your (Three Clans Conference Center) The time has come to letters to: Topic: Veterans Memorial look to the future of our Keith Skenandore - [email protected] Nation, and let the world If you have any questions, please feel Monument know how we will remem- free to call (920) 869-4277. (Agenda will be provided at the Meeting) ber those who served! 8 A(Téklu) April 18, 2003 K a lliih w iis a k s SportsSports Weather dampens spring sport season Family Fitness By Phil Wisneski of winning half of them. assisted by Becky Anderson. Jermaine Webster. Last year more consistent this year. April Members Kalihwisaks “The only way we are Golf Webster qualified for section- “He really improved from of the Month The weather has impacted going to get better is if we The golf team this year als in the state tournament. day one to the end of the sea- all of the Oneida Nation High play better competition,” may struggle due to the num- This year coach Lance Kelley son last year and hopefully he Brandon Waupekenay School spring sports sched- Lancelle said. has the same hopes for and the other team members bers game. With the rise and Brandon ules, but it has yet to hamper Lancelle is in his third sea- Webster and also believes he will do the same this year,” optimism of the baseball team has been a the enthusiasm and spirit of son as baseball coach and is may be able to advance to the Kelley said. this spring many golfers have member of the coaches and players. assisted by Mark Ninham and decided to give baseball a state level. Other team members are the Oneida Baseball Brandon Metoxen. Their first shot and not participate in the “He was real solid for us Presley King, Jameson game is next Thursday, April school’s golf program.Due to last year, and we are looking Wilson, Jonathon House and Family Baseball coach Gary Scott Link. King and Wilson Fitness for Lancelle can barely contain 24 at Crivitz. the numbers crunch the for him to build on his success both participate in other three his giddiness as he talks about Track school is allowing students to from last year and carry the spring sports. participate in two spring years. He the upcoming season. The track team is hoping to load this year,” Kelley said. The team has 13 meets this sports if they choose to do so. was moti- “We are going to be a lot jump to new heights and dis- Latsi Hill is also returning season with the first one next One golfer who is concen- better than last year,” he said. tances this season. This year from last year and Kelley Thursday, April 24 at Crivitz. vated to trating on golf exclusively is “The kids are serious about marks the largest team assem- wants him to become a little begin an exercise program by getting better and I feel real bled by Oneida Nation High following Bruce Lee’s philos- confident that we will have a School and it looks to be a ophy of “being able to move good year.” promising year. Coach Thom when you want to move. The confidence is well Burke looks to his more expe- When you think ‘move’, you earned as the team returns rienced runners and jumpers are moving!” By utilizing this numerous players form last to show leadership and dedi- philosophy, Brandon now year’s team. Last year the cation to the younger athletes. feels good about himself team was competitive, but Burke is hoping Katrina because he has kept his body wasn’t able to garner a victo- Red Hail will break her own slim and improved his health. ry in four tries. The returning school record in the long Standing in Brandon’s way players are pitcher Lee Laster, jump event this season. of achieving his goals, how- Marlon Skenandore, Cody “She set that mark last year ever, was a sprained ACL in Peters, Josh House, Marvin and we will be working to his knee. Now that his knee is Spruce, Thomas House, Julio break it again this upcoming better, he performs weight Flores and Loli Hill. Lancelle season,” Burke said. training, cardiovascular exer- looks to these players to pro- Burke also has high hopes cise and aquatic exercise to vide leadership and experi- for Coleman Reed in the shot ence to the newcomers. The put. stay in shape. By continuing top newcomers for the team “He definitely has a chance to set goals for himself, include Presley King, to break the record,” Burke Brandon keeps the ambition Jermaine Delgado, Isaiah said. going to achieve and maintain Smith, Tony Stevens and The team is working hard a healthy lifestyle. Little Bear Skenandore. The and the season outlook is Brandon enjoys working newcomers will be expected looking positive. Burke said out at Oneida Family Fitness to contribute to the team from he wants one of his athletes to because of the great atmos- the start as the team only has advance to the state sectionals phere friendly staff and clean- about 15 players. this year. Qualifying for sec- liness of the facility. Besides This season the team will tionals would be a school first exercise, Brandon sleeps and face stiffer competition in the and Burke thinks the team has eats. schedule playing the likes of the athletes that can do it as Last of all, Brandon’s Oshkosh Lourdes, Gresham, long as they work hard and advice for changing your Crivitz and Marinette stay true to the sport. lifestyle habits is this, “You Catholic Central. The In all there are 8 athletes only have twenty-four hours Thunderhawks have a total of competing. in a day. You can choose to eight games this season and Burke is in his sixth year Lancelle has set a lofty goal coaching the track team and is lay around during them or do something to make the next twenty-four hours of your life better.” Ruth Mostek Ruth has been a member of the Oneida Family Fitness for six and a half years. She first started and exercise program many years ago because her doctor instructed her to do so. Her biggest obstacle to begin and continue with an exercise pro- gram was to exercise on a reg- ular basis. However, Ruth overcame this obstacle and made exercise a regular part of her life. Because of this, she lost weight and improved her overall health. For her exercise program, Ruth enjoys participating in a variety of classes. She partici- Photos by Phil Wisneski pates in Yoga, water exercise Above Right: Thomas House throws to home plate in a drill at a recent practice for the Oneida Thunderhawks. Oneida returns eight classes, low intensity step players from last year’s team and there is plenty of optimism for a successful season. There first game is next Thursday, April 24 at classes and elder strength Crivitz. Above: Eddie Metoxen tries to clear the high jump bar at a recent practice, while track coach Thom Burke looks on. The track training to name a few. team has eight participants this year and hopes to advance someone to sectionals this year. Thanks to the variety of class- es, Ruth has increased her overall strength, flexibility SpringSpring SportsSports ScheduleSchedule Thank You and energy. We would like to thank all the bowlers Ruth enjoys exercising at that came to the Bill Danforth 17th Annual Baseball Track Golf Oneida Family Fitness Bowling Tournament that was held on March because the staff is friendly April 28 (Home) May 1 (Bowler Triangular) April 22 - Hilbert 22, 2003. and always helps her when Oshkosh Lourdes Bowler @ High Cliff We especially want to thank the following who donated she needs assistance. Besides 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 3:30 pm items or supported us, which helped make this occasion a wonderful time: exercising, she enjoys crafts, Joe Webster of Webster Industrial, Ron Sommers for the going up north to her trailer, May 2 (Away) May 2 (Crivitz Invite) April 24 - Crivitz Inv. Oneida Bingo & Casino prizes, Beavers, Fleets, Radisson dancing and spending time Gresham Crivitz @ Hunter’s Glen Inn, Bear Paw, Mr. Golf, Fry Bread Heaven, Mark of Western with her grandchildren and Lanes, Ashwaubenon Lanes, Diana & Roy Denny, Ronald 4:30 pm 4:00 pm TBA John, Uncle Cliff, Aunt Betty, Aunt Marilyn, Romy Doxtator, family. Larry Schuyler and Joe King. Finally, Ruth’s advice for May 5 (Home) May 9 (Peshtigo Invite) April 26 - Seymour Inv. All the door prizes were greatly appreciated. We hope to changing your lifestyle habits see you all next year! Stockbridge Peshtigo @ Crystal Springs is this, “I would tell them, Thank you, why don’t you join a health 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 8:00 am Bill Danforth Family club. I love it very much.” Kalihwisaks April 18, 2003 (Wá=tlu)9 A

Arizona governor Call to duty separates soldier from draws criticism for trying to wife, upcoming birth of firstborn Bana, who is eight and a rename peak Staff Sergeant half months along in her preg- after Piestewa Marty Antone nancy, said the news of a baby PHOENIX (AP) - was unexpected, but exciting Democratic Gov. Janet departs for to say the least. What wasn’t Napolitano drew criticism exciting was the escalation of Monday from some Kuwait; wife the war and Marty having to Republican lawmakers after leave home. asking a state board to rename Bana 8 1/2 “We had to get ready for a mountain peak to honor an everything,” said Bana. American Indian woman months “Marty was busy with every- killed in the war with Iraq. thing.” Photos courtesy of Regina Woods Some Republican lawmak- pregnant Marty first left Green Bay Marty and Bana Antone, above, ers said Napolitano was By Keith Skenandore back on March 1 to be sta- share a good-bye as he prepares “politicizing” the death of Kalihwisaks to depart to North Carolina back Army Pfc. Lori Piestewa, a tioned in North Carolina. The first baby of Marty and “It was very hard to see on March 1. Antone later departed Hopi Tribe member from for Kuwait on April 12. At right, the Tuba City who was killed in Bana Antone is expected to be him go,” she said. born on May 11 without com- “Everybody was emotional.” Antones share a happier moment Iraq last month. Many together. The war in Iraq has sep- American Indians find the plications, according to their While in North Carolina, name of Phoenix's Squaw doctor. Unfortunately for the Bana and Marty were able to arated the couple as Bana pre- Peak offensive and have tried Antones, their doctor didn’t stay in communication with pares to deliver their first child, a for years to rename it. anticipate the complications each other via his cell phone. son, on May 11. “It seemed to me (an of war in Iraq. She spoke to him last That’s hard.” opportunity) to make lemon- When little Dorian James Thursday, April 10, and she With a newborn comes n’t replace the absence of his met Marty while hiking in her ade out of a lemon,” said Antone is expected to arrive said Marty wanted to make additional responsibilities. father. home state. After a year and a Napolitano, who considers on May 11, his proud father sure that “the baby and Mom Responsibilities Bana says “We plan on exchanging half of dating, they married the name an embarrassment. lots of tapes and photos,” said last Sept. 14. Republican state Rep. John will not be at the hospital in are healthy.” she is ready to handle. She Bana. From Albania, to Greece, Allen said Napolitano inap- Green Bay. Instead, Marty “He seemed pretty calm currently works at a local TJ propriately merged renaming Antone and the 432nd Civil but he was worried about me Maxx department store, but Bana can’t wait for the day to the United States, says the peak with honoring Affairs unit were deployed and the baby. He was a little says after April 29, her days her husband comes home and Bana, those transition periods Piestewa. The state should last weekend to Kuwait and nervous.” of working are over. is able to hold his son for the will help her deal with Marty deal with the issues separate- will eventually be based in They both eventually knew She said it would have been first time. A time, she said, is being gone. ly and honor all Arizonans Iraq in the rebuilding efforts that he would go to Kuwait, too difficult for the baby, going to be a transition as “It was different coming who died in the war, he said. of the torn city and their infra- and when he was deployed already minus one parent, to Dorian is physically intro- here,” she said. “It was a dif- “They have taken an indi- structure. Marty is expected last weekend, Bana and deal with her returning to duced to his father. ferent society.” vidual who has done a great to be in Iraq for at least a year, Marty’s communication link work and going off to a sitter “It’s going to be difficult,” The immigration to the service for their country and possibly two. was broken. She said there almost every day. Being their said Bana. United States, she says, was tried to use that person Difficult transitions are not somewhat of a lonely time not posthumous to get a political A commitment to to serve contact with each other now first child, she feels the need your country can be difficult relies on the mail. to be there with their son as new to Bana and her family. knowing anyone. But now she end they couldn’t get them- She was born and raised in can rely on many friends to selves,” Allen said. “That’s when it interferes with a com- Marty had hoped to be he begins to grow. Kucova, Albania. She lived help with the pregnancy and wrong.” mitment to family. home for the birth of their “The baby will be growing Even though the chairman Marty Antone is certainly son, but according to the Red up and Marty will not be there 16 years until her family Marty’s departure. of the Arizona Geographic not the first and more than Cross, he could only come around to see his smiles and moved to Greece where they “I am alone without him not and Historic Names Board likely, will not be the last to home if there were complica- hear him cry.” lived three years. It was being here,” she said, “but I has threatened to block her experience such a difficult tions during the delivery. Dorian James Antone will through immigration that have a lot of friends to rely on.” plan, Napolitano said she will decision. “We will be going through be able to hear his father’s Bana and her family were Bana’s parents will be here continue to push the name A call to duty for his coun- the most exciting time of our voice as Marty plans on send- able to move to the first couple of weeks fol- change. try has separated this dedicat- life and it will be difficult not ing recorded messages back Massachusetts. lowing the birth, then she says Critics claim “squaw” is Bana lived in her friends will take over. ed soldier from his wife Bana having him here,” said Bana. home for Bana to play for derived from an Indian word Massachusetts two years, and “I appreciate all the help,” and the upcoming birth of “He won’t be able to look him. Bana knows that will be for female genitalia, although it was during that time she she said. some linguists disagree. their firstborn son. at the baby and hug him. good for their son, but it does- Daughter of… Son of… Debra and Kermit Valentino The Late Darlene Antone

PFC Valentino, Cassandra R. Staff Sergeant Martin Antone COM US MARCENT G-6 432nd Civil Affairs, BN UIC 44900 Arifjan, Kuwait FPO AP 96613-4900 APO AE 09366

Cassandra, 20, is in Bahrain, with the Marty is in Special Operations and will be Marcent Command Center. She is a heading to Iraq to assist in patrol, supply Small Computer System Specialist and of food and clothes, and rebuilding Iraq PFC Cassandra Valentino Tactical Data Network Operator. SGT Nicholas H. Plitz and their infrastructure.

Brother of… Son of… James T. Denny, Sr. Marlene (Minnie) Garvey

Sgt. Denny, Jeff D. Ryan Korth 2nd Trans/4th Platoon 5867 Ocean View Boulevard 68 CSB Bermington, WA 98311 Camp Arif Jan APO AE 09366

Jeff is currently stationed in Kuwait. He Ryan, 23, has been in the Navy for served in the Persian Gulf War in 1991 approximately 3 1/2 years. with the 101st Airborne Division. He is a submariner serving on the USS Sgt. Jeff D. Denny Ryan Korth Alaska SSBN 732. April 18, 2003 Section Two

OPD, past and present, receive best badge awards By Keith Skenandore service award, Schneider took Danforth said he was at a Kalihwisaks it upon herself to nominate loss for words, and that he Newly elected Outagamie former Chief Danforth. had mixed emotions as he County District Attorney Schneider said in selecting stood at the podium receiving Carrie Schneider didn’t miss the career service award a standing ovation. a beat when it came to carry- recipient, her staff looks at “It’s an honor receiving ing out the offices 4th annual someone who has given much this award from the “Best Badge Awards.” of their life and dedicated that Outagamie County District In doing so, Schneider and to serving their people while Attorney’s office,” said her staff selected Oneida protecting their citizens. Danforth. He said the award Police Officer Matt Ninham “Chief Danforth was an was an accomplishment for for outstanding work as an example of that,” she said. the Oneida tribal law enforce- officer including community “On top of that, he was instru- ment agency and that it was involvement, and newly mental in creating and form- deserving. retired Oneida Police Chief ing the Oneida Police “This is not an individual James Danforth for the career Department. award,” said Danforth. service award. “That in itself is deserving “Through the efforts of the Former District Attorney of recognition.” county, the DA’s office, sur- Photos by Keith Skenandore Vince Biskupic began the Schneider said the recipient rounding law enforcement James Danforth, above, awards three years ago, and of the career service awards communities and efforts of former Oneida chief of Schneider felt it was impor- are sometimes notified prior the tribe we were able to police, fights back tears tant to continue the recogni- to the banquet, but in this accomplish what other coun- as he receives a standing tion. case, Danforth wasn’t. ties haven’t been able to. ovation for his Career “It’s important to recognize “They definitely caught me “This is a team effort and Service award by the officers and other parties in by surprise,” said Danforth. it’s a reflection on everybody Outagamie County our criminal justice system He said he was conned into involved, especially the District Attorney’s annual who do outstanding work,” attending the award ceremony Oneida law enforcement peo- “Best Badge Awards.” At said Schneider. “They are on behalf of Officer Matt ple I had the pleasure of right, Oneida Police never given a thank you, so it Ninham and the department. working with.” Officer Matt Ninham, was important to give them a He was informed that interim Assistant District Attorney right, prepares to accept night out where we can reflect Chief of Police Greg Powless Rob Sager recognized Officer his award for his work back.” and Lt. Ron King could not Ninham for the work he does The DA’s office received attend. in his respective community. with the Oneida youth and recognition of assis- nominations from surround- “I was asked to be there for See Page 2B ing agencies in the county, but Matt and the department,” he tance during the death of when it came to the career said. Best Badge Awards two Hobart police officers. WhatWhat goesgoes upup mustmust comecome downdown Photos by Yvonne Kaquatosh 9 year old Phillip Starr was up for the challenge to climb the Roaming Stone at the annual Spring Fling last Thursday at the Turtle School. Kip, who works in the area of Experiential Education, assisted partic- ipants at the rock climbing PeterPeter CottontailCottontail hopshops area of the health fair. Tara Anderson, Public Health downdown thethe librarylibrary trailtrail Educator for the past 4 The Easter Bunny was in The Easter Bunny gave years, said the ‘Spring town April 14 in conjunction candy bags to all the children Fling’ was a kickoff cele- with a Pancake and Porky and posed for photos with bration of National Public Supper at Three Sisters. individual families after the Health Education Week. A Approximately 75 children supper. variety of local health care were in attendance - with two A coloring contest was of the youngest being only 5 representatives were set held as well. First place hon- months old. ors went to Felicia Thomas up in the school gymnasi- Isabel Parker, Community um which was held “to Coordinator/Library Director, while Angela Polanco was the increase access to ser- expressed appreciation to the runner up. Both girls received vices in the community,” volunteers who helped in the a large Easter basket. as well as for “anyone who kitchen and of course, the The event was sponsored works at living a healthy Easter Bunny for bringing by the Oneida Housing lifestyle,” said Tara. This along the beautiful weather. Authority. was Tara’s last ‘Fling’ as it were. She has accepted a PR position at Aurora. “It’s a great stepping stone,” she added. Please see related story on page 4B.

Photo courtesy of Isabelle Parker 5-month old babies (l to r), Landon Pamanet and Vashautai Smith sat on the Easter Bunnies lap at the event. Their parents are Jill Jordan and Terry Pamanet and Tara Adams and Latakeh Smith. 2 B(Téken) April 18, 2003 K a lliih w iis a k s LocalLocal From Page 1/Best badge awards OCIFS finding time received by OPD past and present “A lot of things he has at peace. better person.” to care about you accomplished are things he “I needed to do that and she Danforth said it is actions has done outside of his job,” needed to hear it. It bought like Ninham’s that deserves By the OCIFS ize the need to once again get looking for youth to get said Sager. “But there are closure for both of us.” recognition. Coordinator our youth involved in agricul- involved with the finish deco- things he does as a police offi- As for his work with the “It was good to see a young The Oneida Community ture. That is why they support rative painting of the booth. cer and he is recognized as a youth, Ninham says they will officer that has taken the ini- Integrated Food Systems the Falling Leaves 4-H club For more information about police officer when he does be our future leaders so he tiative to get involved and (OCIFS) Members would like and the projects that they do. this please contact Bill Ver those things.” prefers to be a good role wanting to make a differ- you to become more involved OCIFS has made it possible Voort at 869-4530. Sager noted Ninham’s model for them. ence,” said Danforth. with Oneida agriculture and for the 4-H youth to plan on For additional information work with the “Shop with a “They are the tomorrow,” “It’s not everyday you find our food systems. There are planting Colorado Blue regarding the OCIFS pro- Cop” program, specialized he said. “I like getting in an officer willing to go numerous opportunities Spruce seedlings on Saturday, grams, please contact the training in street survival and touch with them, and I have a beyond what is required to throughout the year for you to April 26th. They want the appropriate person listed: the dark side of the Internet, good rapport with them. do.” get involved with the OCIFS youth to be able to look at Oneida Food Distribution / and assisting other officers in “It’s nice to have that con- Danforth says an award for projects. For more details their ‘forest’ as they grow up Food Pantry - Ms. Nori to become adults, and to help Damrow at 869-104; Oneida dealing with stress. tact and that relationship in any officer of the Oneida please look for the OCIFS encourage young people that Nation Farms/Apple Orchard Ninham said a future youth their life.” Police Department does a lot Newsletter due to come out in a little effort goes a long way - Ms. Pat Cornelius at 833- event is a bike rodeo spon- Like former Chief of good for the entire force. July 2003. to achieving success. 7952; Oneida Tsyunhe’hkw^ sored by the Oneida and Danforth, Ninham was sur- “People outside the com- The Oneida Food Also coming soon, a com- Center - Mr. Jeff Hobart Police Departments prised by his recognition. munity, both tribal and non- Distribution Program is munity fund raising booth Metoxen at 869-2141; Oneida set for May 17 at Hillcrest “I was in awe of receiving tribal, recognize that sincerity always looking for volunteers Elementary School. to assist at the pantry, and var- right outside Tower Foods Grants Office - Ms. Frieda the award,” he said. I couldn’t in giving back to the commu- grocery store. We are antici- Clary at 869-4263; Recognition of Ninham’s believe I was getting an award nity.” ious fund raising events. The work with the Hobart Police Apple Orchard has many pating this to be completed by Oneida Health Center - Ms. so early in my career.” Schneider said Ninham the end of April, and will be Jane Powless at 869-4912. Department during the loss of Ninham, 27, has served was nominated by interim opportunities for the commu- their two fellow officers, two years on the tribe’s police Chief of Police Greg Powless. nity and especially the youth Stephanie Markins and force. A force he says who She said the nominations are to learn and participate in har- J & A Quik Lube L.L.C. Robert Etters, received high has supported him. reviewed by the DA staff, and vesting assorted fruits, and N7283 Cty. Rd. U • Oneida, Wisconsin 54155 praise by Sager. “Even though I’m being that they make the decisions Tsyunhe’hkw^ has so many Sager said Ninham spent recognized for my actions, as to who will receive a “Best workshops, classes and har- NONOWW OPEN!OPEN! time counseling the families there are a lot of reasons that Badge Award.” vesting opportunities that and officers who worked with they are too numerous to list other people support me,” he As for Matt, Schneider said the two slain officers, and his here. All the OCIFS members We feature Valvoline said. Ninham is an officer who is efforts were not only recog- are concerned about the “This award is representa- involved in the lives of the nized by his own department, health, education and welfare HOURS: tive of the whole department. youth in the community. M-F: 8-6 p.m. (920) 869-6355 but by the Hobart Police of the community members. Their support helps me “He’s a perfect example of Sat.: 8-2 p.m. Next to Oneida One Stop on Hwy. 54 Department and the Brown The OCIFS members real- become a better officer and a that,” she said. County District Attorney’s office. “They (Brown County DA’s office) commended Officer Ninham for his stand- ing by the families of the fall- en officers way beyond what he had to do,” said Sager. “It became apparent to them what he was doing was out of the goodness of his heart.” Prices are good for the week of…Mon., April 21st thru Sun., April 27th Ninham said during the trial that the mother of Stephanie Markins was Farmland Flavorite informed by him about the Jack’s Every week Banquet autopsy report and that it was Sliced TOWER Ground Beef going to be very detailed. Pizza Bacon FOODS Patties Meals Markin’s mother said she 1 lb. pkg. 3 lb. box 6.6-11 oz. box wanted to know if her daugh- 4/$ 00 has over ter suffered but wasn’t sure if w/Member 2/$ 00 500 items $ 99 5/$ 00 Card w/Member w/Member she wanted to hear the autop- Card on Sale! w/Member 10 Card Card sy report. It was during the 5 6 5 autopsy report that Ninham Featuring.. . and Markin’s mother stepped outside the courtroom and • Black Angus Beef from Oneida had their own conversation. Dole Farm Schoep’s “That’s something that I • Bakery from Doepker’s of Seymour 1/2 gal. don’t normally do,” said Classic • Video Rentals Ninham. Salad • Diabetic foods Ice Cream What evolved from that 1 lb. bag • Full line grocery 2/$ 00 conversation is a friendship. • Dairy–Frozen–Produce Depts. w/Member “I told her what we $ 19 Card w/Member (Ninham and Officer Denny) Card 5 did for Stephanie in detail,” 1 said Ninham. “Her mind was SENIOR CITIZENS! TOWER (62 years or older) Flavorite Morning Glory It’s % Discount Day FOODS Hamburger 5 Orange Cooperative Pickles Every Wednesday! Juice Members… 16 oz. We’ll also have snacks for Senior’s in our Public Lounge on Wednesdays! 64 oz. Bottle Please watch in the 2/$ 00 w/Member 2/$ 00 mail for your Card w/Member Card $10 coupon 1 Coke Products Flavorite 3 to be used the week of Cranberry April 28th–May 4th 2 Liter ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Flavorite Cocktail Juice Morning Glory Bottles 64 oz. Bottle Coming Soon… Chocolate at Ketchup ¢ 2/$ 00 24 oz. can w/Member w/Member Milk TOWER Card Card 2/ ¢ 89 4 64 oz. FOODS $ 09 w/Member 89w/Member Card TOWER FOODS is a Cooperative Grocery Store! Brat Fry Stand! Card We need non-profit Everyone is Welcome to shop our $avings with the 1 organizations to sign up to Tower Power Card at Tower Foods sell brats to raise money for your organization. If interested, please contact Open L onger To S erve You! Tower Foods at HOURS: 869-1969 Monday–Friday: 7am – 7:30 pm Saturday: 7am – 5:30 pm Sunday: 8am – 2:00 pm Oneida Business Park Just off Hwy. 54, under water tower, turn by Oneida Post Office K a lliih w iis a k s April 18, 2003 (Áhs§)3 B EducaEducationtion

Scholarships Available College of Menominee Nation Tylenol 12 and July 14-19. For more Oneida site grand opening scheduled information contact Ann Keshena, WI – College of Menominee Nation cordially Visitors to the grand opening celebration and open house Scholarships Marie Lambert at 801-422- invites the public to a grand opening ceremony and open house will meet college administrators, community leaders, faculty The makers of Tylenol will 3065, Email to to celebrate the opening of its Green Bay auxiliary campus site. and staff. Refreshments will be provided. award 10 $10,000 scholar- [email protected] or on the The Green Bay Site, located at 2667 West Mason Street, ships and 150 $1,000 scholar- web go to opened in January 2003 as an auxiliary site for College of ships for higher education to http://campuslife.byu.edu/ms Menominee Nation. Since 1993, the college has provided students who demonstrate Open I nvitation to the P ublic s/soar. Registration dead- higher education opportunities to American Indian communi- leadership in community ties and non-Indian communities in Northeast Wisconsin. In activities and school activi- line is June 2, 2003. April 24, 2003 its first decade, College of Menominee Nation has grown from ties, and who intend to major TRIBES Grand Opening Ceremony & R ibbon Cutting in areas that will lead to The Tribal Resource a student enrollment of 47, attending classes in a high school classroom, to 554 students attending classes on the main cam- 4:00 – 6:00 pm health related fields. Institute in Business, ~~~~~~~~~ Applicants must be attending Engineering and Science pus in Keshena and two auxiliary sites (Green Bay and an undergraduate or graduate (TRIBES) is an academic Bowler). An additional educational outreach project is located F amily N ight – Student and F amily A ctivities course of study in the fall of enrichment program offered in Crandon. 6:00 – 8:00 pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2003 at an accredited 2-year during the summer after stu- College of Menominee Nation is an accredited institution of or 4-year college, university dents graduate from high higher learning currently offering the Associate of Arts and April 25, 2003 or vocational-technical school, and before they enter Sciences degrees and the Associate of Applied Science degree. school. Applications may be Articulation agreements with six colleges provide opportuni- Open H ouse, R ecruitment, A dvising their first year of college. 10:00 am–3:00 pm downloaded to a printer from About 30 American Indian ties for students to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. the website at students from across the Currently, 14 classes are provided in Green Bay with an addi- Location: College of Menominee–Green Bay Site www.tylenol.com/scholar- country gather on the tional 6 planned for Fall 2003. Articulation agreement schools 2667 W. Mason Street ship. Deadline for applica- include: University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, University of Green Bay, WI 54303 tions is April 30, 2003. University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque to Wisconsin - Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Contact: Cynde Hill, Green Bay Site Coordinator Summer of live and attend classes togeth- University of Wisconsin -Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin - 920-965-0070 Academic er for six weeks. The rigor- Stevens Point and the Bellin School of Nursing. ous course schedule inte- Refinement grates math, writing and Career Week events scheduled at ONHS Brigham Young University Native American studies cur- in Provo, Utah is presenting a ricula to focus on Tribal envi- Career Week events are High School. Clothing and Fashion Design; Technology; and other career college-preparation program ronmental issues and strate- scheduled for ONHS students Students have requested to Cosmetology; Computer fields that students are cur- throughout the week of April hear guest speakers from the Programming; Chefs, Cooks, rently requesting guest speak- through their Multicultural gies to address those issues. 21-25, 2003. Students will be following career fields during and Restaurant Management; ers from. We want to give the Student Services office. The Students will participate in program is known as SOAR, touring Kimberly Clark Paper this week: Writers and Carpenters and Building students the opportunity to community service projects, a which stands for Summer of Mill on Monday, 4-21-03 as Journalists; Police Persons, Construction Trades; Auto select the career fields they cultural camp-out and various Academic Refinement. part of Career Week Detectives, and Security Technician and Auto want to hear about and not Multicultural high school field trips. In addition to the Festivities at Oneida Nation Personnel; Registered Nurses; Collision Repair & Refinish what we want them to hear juniors (Native American, summer experience, students about. We had great Career Latin, African American, can earn up to 9 transferable Week Speakers and presenta- Polynesian or Asian) are college credits in math, Students Connect To Careers tions last year and we are invited to participate in this English and Native American Oneida - The final touches dentistry, careers in the fine what skills and characteristics looking forward to this year's one-week college preparation studies, and also become eli- are being put on the career arts, counseling, teaching, are necessary to function suc- Career Week Events at our experience. Students will gible to receive a $1000 week activities scheduled for tribal government, and social cessfully in specific careers. high school. participate in ACT test prepa- scholarship for 5 years. For April 21-25, 2003. This year, work. Third, to show students that ration and examination, more information contact the theme is: “Career “Career week has 3 purpos- their friends and relatives advisement on BYU majors, Tiffany S. Lee at 505-277- Connections.” Throughout the es,” said Fred Sanderson, (Native Americans) are Call personal career assessment, 5725, Email to week, students will be treated member of the career week already working in a variety 1-920-869-4280 leadership training and more. [email protected] or on the web to a variety of presentations planning committee. “First, of careers, and they can do or The participation fee is $200, go to including: police and fire pro- to give students the opportu- likewise. 1-800-236-2214 need-based scholarships are tection, wild life conservation nity of learning about the Career week is a valuable www.certredearth.com/tribes for information available. Summer 2003 prog.shtml. Application and preservation, computer variety of careers available to and practical educational dates are June 23-28, July 7- deadline is April 25, 2003. technology, dog training, them in the world of work. experience linking education pertaining to the nursing, veterinary science, Second, To provide stu- and vocational exploration,” Kalihwisaks dents with information on Sanderson said. uaattiinngg nttiioonn AA llll GGrraaddu Democrats: Federal budget leaves AA tttteen r s S cchhooooll SS eenniioor s 22000033 HH iigghh S Wisconsin education underfunded MADISON, Wis. (AP) - with the state, then the burden Congressional Research The Kalihwisaks is preparing to honor all The recently approved federal comes back home,” Kind Service, a reference bureau “ 2003" graduating HIGH SCHOOL Seniors in budget underfunds President said. “It’s not right, and it’s for lawmakers. Bush’s plan to overhaul edu- not fair to do to a state like The federal government is th the May 29 issue of the Kalihwisaks with a cation by $250 million in Wisconsin.” supposed to provide 40 per- special graduation centerfold. Wisconsin over the next five Wisconsin faces a $3.2 bil- cent of the costs for special years, Democrats said lion deficit through mid-2005. education but has never come Congress approved a close, according to the state If you would like to be showcased in the Tuesday in expressing their concerns the spending plan record $2.27 trillion federal Department of Public Special ‘High School Graduate’ Section DEADLINE to budget Friday. The budget Instruction. of the Kalihwisaks, please send the will further damage the state’s already weak economy. puts in place a nonbinding For the current school year, following by Friday, May 9th: submit photos: outline that lawmakers will the federal government is pro- * One photo – preferably vertical. Can The plan also would con- Friday, May 9, 2003 use to write tax and spending viding roughly 16 percent of be color or black & white. tinue to leave federal funding * Any pictures received policy. the costs. Though the budget * Include the following with submission: for special education well after the deadline State Sen. Joe Leibham, R- Congress approved would – Name of High School you will short of the 40 percent it is date may not be Sheboygan, said Democrats leave Wisconsin $218 million be graduating from. included in the supposed to provide, adding were missing the point of short of the 40 percent mark, – Parents names. Special Graduation another burden to Wisconsin's Bush’s budget - stimulating the budget would still – Return address so the photo centerfold! strapped budget, said U.S. the economy. The president increase slightly the percent- can be mailed back to you. Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis. had proposed $726 billion in age of special education the The lack of federal funding Send photos to: Yvonne Kaquatosh c/o Kalihwisaks-Graduate tax cuts to jump-start a slug- federal government would means the state and local Special, P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155 gish economy, but Bush said pay for in the upcoming or call (920) 869-4280 for more information. schools must make up the Tuesday he would accept a school year, DPI said. money for special education more modest plan to cut taxes Gov. Jim Doyle, who and the federal No Child Left $550 billion over 10 years to joined Kind and U.S. Rep. Behind program that includes stimulate growth and encour- Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., at a standardized testing and other age companies to hire new news conference, said it is measures, Kind said. workers. still unclear how the federal budget would affect “If the federal government “First and foremost, that’s doesn’t step up and partner Wisconsin’s finances in other what our federal government areas like homeland security and state government has to and prescription drugs. be focused on at this time, and “We knew enough putting that’s to provide jobs that this budget together that we individuals can provide for weren’t budgeting on the their families and support hopes that we were going to ONEIDA HEAD START themselves,” Leibham said. get more money there, but, WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR. Kind used figures from the boy, it would be helpful,” U.S. Department of Doyle said. CHILDREN MUST BE 3 OR 4 YEARS OF AGE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2003. Education and the You are welcome to stop by the Norbert Hill Center and pick up an application OR CALL (920) 869-4369 and we will mail you one. ACADEMIC ADVISING COORDINATOR College of Menominee Nation, Keshena, WI, seeks appli- WE OFFER: cants with masters in education, counseling, administration • FREE PRESCHOOL • FAMILY LITERACY • CREATIVE CURRICULUM or related field for 3/4 time position. Bachelors with relat- ed work experience acceptable. Learn more about qualifi- • USDA APPROVED MEALS •ONEIDA LANGUAGE • PARENT EDUCATION cations and application requirements by visiting • TRANSPORTATION(FOR THOSE ON ROUTE) • FAMILY FUN NIGHT www.menominee.edu or by calling Human Resources at 800-567-2344. Position open until filled. First preference HEAD START GOAL: given to complete applications received by April 9, 2003. TO LOCATE AND SERVE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. EOE/MITW ORD. 82-10 4 B(Kayé) April 18, 2003 Kalihwisaks YourYour HealtHealthh Annual TV-Turnoff Week is April 21-27 The Effects By Dawn Krines Glatt of selections. Studies have With these negative effects friends and other activi- to pay a cable bill each Of Oral Health Promotions shown the more children of excessive TV in mind, let's ties. Then discuss what month? This year’s TV-Turnoff watch TV, the more likely look at what we can do to you believe to be a bal- Health On Week celebration is April 21- they are to slack off on school control our children's viewing anced set of activities. Our children are our great- 27. This event’s purpose is to work, have poor reading habits. est resource. Let's curb their Overall raise public awareness of the skills, not play well with 4. Encourage planned TV time and lead them into problems of excessive TV friends, have fewer hobbies, 1. Set a good example by viewing and enforce a more valuable pursuits. Set Well-Being time. The National participate in fewer activities, keeping your own TV weekly time limit. the rules and remain firm. Educational Association and and be overweight. time under control. Have program choices The result - healthier children S. Burrell, DDS American Medical A study conducted by in mind before turning - is worth listening to a little Oneida Dental Clinic Association are among the 70 Brown University School of 2. Do not put TVs in bed- on the TV. Turn the TV complaining!!! Many Americans do not supporting national organiza- Medicine also found that kids rooms. Although more off when the show is Information for this article realize that good oral health tions and some seven million with a TV in their rooms were than half of American over. Avoid "channel was gathered from the follow- can significantly affect the people will participate this more likely to have problems kids have TVs in their surfing," and never use ing newsletters: "The Well rest of the body. The mouth year. Challenge yourself and falling asleep, and more like- bedrooms, the TV as background Workplace" and "Parenting often times mirrors the gener- your family to turn off the TV. ly to wake up during the night American Medical noise. Works." TV-Turnoff Network al overall health of the Read on to find out why and than those who didn't have Association says TVs is a national nonprofit organi- patient. Studies have noted how. TVs in the bedroom. As a should NEVER be 5. Consider cancelling zation that encourages chil- that gum disease may be Let's take a look at the result, these children were allowed in children's your cable TV service. dren and adults to watch related to problems such as facts. The average child more sleep deprived. Parents rooms. It is much less tempting much less TV in order to pro- stroke, heart disease and pre- watches 28 hours of TV a might mean well, or think that for your children to mote healthier lives and com- mature babies. The general week. That's an average of the TV will help relax their 3. Create a chart with your spend hours in front of munities. The organization’s dentist often is the first to note four hours everyday! Most of children, but actually the child of his or her activ- the TV when they don't slogan is "Turn Off TV, Turn the oral components of dis- this time watching TV is opposite is true. Researchers ities, including TV have 50 channels to On Life." ease. spent alone or with a friend - say that TV actually over- viewing, homework, choose from. And Look for more information The Surgeon General without parents’ supervision stimulates children. chores, playing with wouldn't it be nice not at http://www.tvturnoff.org released a report which noted that a large portion of the pop- Introducing… ulation suffers from oral dis- ease. This disease often decreases a person's quality of Dental Early Childhood Caries Prevention Clinic life by making it difficult for S. Burrell, DDS remain on the teeth after eat- and periodontal disease. means of preventing serious been shown to be effective in them to chew and eat food. Oneida Dental Clinic ing and an acid is formed. It Routine professional and oral disease.” reducing tooth decay when Oral disease that is allowed to The Dental Clinic is is this acid that causes caries. home dental care can reduce Moms are invited to partic- used on a regular basis. go untreated can lead to more pleased to announce that it Mothers often transfer the the caries rate in mothers and ipate in a series of activities Expectant mothers will also serious infections like bacter- will begin an Early Childhood bacteria to their infants thereby reduce the caries rate ial endocarditis. This is an that are designed to improve receive care packages Caries Prevention Clinic through activities such as in their infants. Treating their oral health and reduce infection which destroy the designed to assist them in car- (ECCP Clinic). The clinic is sharing feeding utensils. The mothers early in their preg- tooth decay. The first set of valves of the heart. targeted to begin on May 1, dental clinic seeks to signifi- nancy helps to significantly activities will involve watch- ing for their newborn's mouth. In order to ensure that 2003. The Dental Clinic cantly reduce the rate of reduce the amount of decay in ing a short film which Upon delivery of the baby, minor problems do not seeks to increase dental caries in expectant mothers the mothers and thereby describes the importance of mom's will be asked return to become large its important to access for Native and their infants. In order to reduce the amount of decay in baby teeth. Secondly, moms the Dental Clinic with their visit the dentist twice a year. American/Alaska Native accomplish this the clinic their infants. will be invited to the dental infants so that they may During these visits the dentist will do an oral screening expectant mothers in the sec- intends to provide consistent The clinic also seeks to sat- clinic to receive dental exams receive instruction on the ond trimester of pregnancy. care to expectant mothers. isfy the directives outlined in which will involve measuring which checks for caries, bro- The Clinic is limited to those Secondly, the clinic expects to the Surgeon General's proper care of the infant's ken restorations and gum dis- the levels of the bacteria mouth. low risk expectant mothers reduce to least 65% the pro- Healthy People 2010 Report. which causes tooth decay. ease. The patient is also given Expectant mothers interest- instructions on proper oral receiving Obstetric Care at portion of Native Americans The study noted that "dental Patients will also receive den- the Oneida Community ed in participating the ECCP hygiene. The dentist may and Alaska Native parents and care for pregnant females, tal cleanings and restorative Health Center. care givers who use feeding counseling, reinforcement of also discuss nutrition and work such as fillings. Each Clinic should visit the Oneida Studies have shown that practices that prevent Baby health promoting behaviors smoking cessation with participant will also be asked OB/GYN clinic. Additional mothers with high caries rates Bottle Tooth Decay. Thirdly, with care givers of children, patients. to chew a Xylitol containing information regarding the possess large amounts of the the clinic desires to increase and intervention by dental program and consent forms bacteria Streptococcus by 45 percent the number of and other professionals to chewing gym after delivery. Mutans intra orally. The bac- expectant mothers who have improve parenting practices Xylitol chewing gum has can be obtained there. teria feed on sugars that never lost a tooth due to caries provide the best available Oneida Food Distribution and Oneida Pantry March of Dimes Volunteer hours for January 2003 By Nori Damrow WalkAmerica is next week Food Distribution Manager By Doris Yelk-Wilberg by return E-mail or 869-4515. days yourself, or drop your ROMAN DOXTATOR 32 March of Dimes If you'd like to have the envelopes off the day of the BILL AND ROSE COOPER 32 WalkAmerica is just around team captains take your race. US bank is located in GERALDINE HALLAM 29 the corner. The event will be pledges to US Bank on downtown Green Bay at 425 ADELINE JOHNSON 21 held on Saturday, April 26, Thursday, April 24th, have Pine Street. You can park in MAE BAXTER 20 2003, 9:00 a.m. at the your envelopes to LBDC by the ramp, free of charge and DOROTHY OLSON 16 Ashwaubenon Community 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April drop your envelopes off. If RUTH SKENANDORE 13 Center. Join Team Oneida and 23rd. If you are receiving you have raised more than GLORIA TODT 12 have fun walking with your incentive prizes, they will be $50, we will need to know SHIRLEY HOUSE 11 delivered after the drop off your sweatshirt size so we can JANE SALZMAN 5 friends. For more informa- DORTHY ERMENC 5 tion or a pledge envelope, (probably on Friday). Or, you get an Oneida/March of KARL HORNICK 4 contact Doris Yelk-Wilberg can take your pledges to bank Dimes sweatshirt to you. BAY AREA AGENCY ON AGING DOROTHY KLITZKA 86 JIM KLITZKA 34 ADMINISTRATION BILL VERVOORT 40 DON MILLER 80 Kick Diabetes NORI DAMROW 80 Out of Oneida 17 VOLUNTEERS 516 TOTAL HOURS • 516 hours X $7.73 (Oneida Minimum Wage) = $3,989 saved by Oneida Nation Join us at D oxbee's Supper Club in • 183 bags to client. 22 bags emergencies. Total 205 bags distributed We are so grateful to our volunteers. We could not have a Pantry without them. Seymour for an evening of good food, These are January’s statistics. They are the latest ones we have completed for publication. Each month is similar but a little different. We have about half of our volunteers listed for important information and fun. January. More will be on the list for March and April due to the fund raisers we have between now and Easter. If anyone would like to volunteer a few hours, earn bags of food, and help the Pantry at the same time, call Nori Damrow from 7am to 3:30pm Monday thru Friday. Featuring… Oneida Food Distribution Program Tim Moureau, APNP, CDE Have you checked out our new Exit Driveway for the food deliveries we receive weekly. The Oneida Community Health Center Diabetes Team Truck Drivers are very happy with the convenience of getting out of our parking lot after they unload their food. And we are very relieved to have the trucks make less trips through our and… Parking Lot. We service families and very often have little children in the yard running around and having fun. Darrell Bevell The Food Distribution Program is food in lieu of food stamps. The retail value of the Food Green Bay Packers Quarterback Coach Package is about $100 per person per month. In each category of food, you have a choice. In the vegetable group you have a choice of 5 different fresh vegetables (fruit and vegetable choices are being expanded) and 12 canned. The fruit group includes 5 fresh and 5 canned to MayMay 15,15, 20032003 Ticket information: choose from. We have the cheese and butter. In the meat group we have fresh frozen chicken, 869-4888 ground beef, and soon we will have ground bison–everyone’s favorite. Canned meat and fish choices are chicken, beef stew, beef, luncheon meat, and tuna, plus 20 other choices. I don’t 44 –– 88 pmpm Tickets are… know how we can make this food package any better but we continually try. $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00 We feel that between all the members of O.C.I.F.S., which includes the Oneida Farm and Apple Orchard, Tsyunhehkwa and Cannery, Oneida Health Center, and Grants Office plus our Sponsored by the O neida Community Health Center Diabetes Grant two programs here, we have erased hunger from the Oneida Community. If this is not true, then we need your help to let us know who is needing food. There is no reason for anyone to be hun- gry. For more information, please call 869-1041 or email us at: [email protected] And, our fax number is 869-1668. K a lliih w iis a k s April 18, 2003 (Wisk)5 B EyEyee onon EnEnvironmentvironment Rotovating service Oneida Earth Day: available You won’t want to miss this! It is Time for you to sign encourage you to check out By Lisa Miotke along with the Environmental test judging at noon. The celebrating the wonders of up for the Tsyunh#hkw< our Tsyunh#hkw< 2003 Environmental Specialist Resources Board and afternoon includes demon- Mother Earth. I thought you 2003 Garden Rotovating Gardening and Horticulture FUN & SUN! What more Environmental Quality. strations, tour of restoration would agree. So...don’t be service. The deadline for Workshop series. These can you ask for, right? Well, That’s right- we’re all gonna sites, interactive displays, shy, come on out and enjoy if that’s not enough to bring play together! Oneida Earth experiential activity, tree the day with your neighbors pre-registration will be workshops offer a variety you out, how about a good April 30. of gardening situations and Day is a community event to giveaway, photo contest win- at the Oneida Earth Day meal? Well, we can supply celebrate and appreciate ners announced, and ending Celebration on Saturday, We will require your information. Knowledge the fun and food, but we have Mother Earths gifts to us. with a closing ceremony April 26th. Wow, a whole to rely on Mother Nature to name, physical address, gained from these various The day of the celebration around 3:30pm. WOW- does- day packed with fun, food and provide the sun for our annu- telephone number, and a workshops will enhance is shaping up like this: n’t that sound great? hopefully sun is all FREE. fee of twenty dollars. This your gardening experience. al Oneida Earth Day Celebration which will be Opening Ceremony at 9am, See, now you know why Call us at 490-6874 or 497- fee is used to offset some of If you have any ques- held on Saturday, April 26, sign up for tree giveaway, you shouldn’t miss this great 5812 if you have any ques- the costs of the Rotovating tions regarding the 2003 at Osn&hsa> cleanup, displays, Lunch, opportunity to meet with tions. Everyone is welcome service. Please use stakes Tsyunh#hkw< Rotovating Kanya=t@la (Finger Lake, entertainment, and photo con- friends, family and staff while and we hope you can join us. or some other type of service or Tsyunh#hkw< formerly known as Decaster marker to indicate location Lake). Earth Day Photo Contest Workshop series, please The Environmental and boundaries of your gar- telephone Leland Danforth, Three Categories with… subject category Resource Board and – Name, phone number • A People’s Choice den. Outreach Worker at (920) Environmental Quality • Youth 12 years and under and address of the Award judged by the We would also, like to 869-2718. Department are hosting • Teen: 13 – 18 years old Oneidas annual Earth Day • Adult: 19 years and older contestant. public attending the Celebration. In addition to Four Subject – Photo location, date Earth Day Celebration the cleanup, tree giveaway photo taken & descrip- • Winners will be and meal, we will also have Categories tion summary of photo announced at the Earth 1. Family & the Tsyunh#hkw

Myth: Adults can’t learn languages OOnneeiiddaa By the time a child is four almost every way. An adult should be treated with the Also, remember how or five years old, she speaks learner will probably always same patience given to a tod- children learn their first lan- LLaanngguuaaggee LLeessssoonn her language fluently, have an accent, but otherwise, dler learning her first lan- guage. They learn it with-out although her thoughts are rel- it is primarily an adult’s inhi- guage. You would never say effort, because they are atively unsophisticated and bitions and desire for perfec- to a two-year old, “How come immersed in it. By leaving Review of there are many things she tion that make language you can’t remember that can’t express well. Children learning seem so difficult. word? Remember that the English behind and doing body parts/hurt soak up language quickly and My eighteen month old learner must hear a phrase your teaching and learning in effortlessly; where as for grandchild is delighted with dozens of times im many dif- the context of activities, you katsa> nu niyonuhw@kte Where does it hurt? adults, it seems like a very herself for being able to name ferent situations before mas- are re-creating the childhood gottsa new knee yoh new wakt -nuhwak- verb (hurt) difficult chore. But if you are objects and people (“baba” tering it. The teacher’s impa- learning situation. Adults can onutsi Head exposed to a language for for bottle, “mawmaw” for tience with the learner and the learn a language as well as oh noon gee four or five years- as a child is grandmom.) If you could learner’s impatience with children if they learn it like sanutsistan&=waks K< Does your head hurt? exposed to her first language learn to delight in small, sim- himself are the greatest obsta- children do. you will speak it at least as ple language accomplish- cles to adult language learn- saw new gees stah new waks kah Reprinted from How to well as a five year old. And ments as a toddler does you ing. Bring back childish given that you are a much path to language learning delight and the childish confi- Keep Your Language Alive: <=^, Waknutsistan&=waks Yes, My head hurts more experienced thinker, would seem much easier. dence, and language learning Some Myths about Language ahh uh, wak new gees stah new waks you will be linguistically The master must becomes as easy for adults as Learning. Hinton, Leanne ; ok@hla Eye ahead of the five-year-old in remember that the apprentice it is for children. 2002Heyday Books pg 3-4. oh gah law sakahlan&=waks k< Does your eye hurt? saw gah law new waks kah Otsi>kh#=ta Twanehela=t&= <=^, Wakkahlan&=waks Yes, my eye hurts ahh uh, wak gah law new waks (The Maple Sap Thanksgiving [Closing]) oh&hta Ear oh whoon da Once the sugar camps are all done harvesting the sap, and everything is cleaned up, a day is sahuhtan&=waks k< Does your ear hurt? picked by the Faith-keepers to give thanks for what the people have been able to harvest. At this saw whoon da new waks kah time, the sap is used as medicine for everyone to drink and give thanks. Two Great Feather <=^, Wakahuhtan&=waks Yes, my ear hurts Dances are done as a way to honor the maple tree and for creation’s cooperation during the har- ahh uh, wah gah whoon da new waks katsa> nu niyonuhw@kte Where does it hurt? vesting of the sap. gottsa new knee yoh new wakt -nuhwak- verb (hurt) For language tapes call 920-490-2472 OONNEEIIDDAA PPrroonnuunncciiaattiioonn SSyysstteemm VOWELS: “a” has the sound of the “a” in ah or father “e” has the sound of the “e” in egg or eight “i” has the sound “i” in ski or machine “o” has the sound of the “o”in hope or low “u” has the sound of “un” in tune “<” has the sound of “on” in son CONSONANTS: These consonants have the same sound as they usually do in English: h, l, n, w, and y. The letters ‘t’, ‘k’, and ‘s’ each have two (2) pronunciations depending on other sounds near them. ‘t’ normally has the sound like a ‘d’. If a ‘k’, ‘h’, or ‘s’ follows, then the ‘t’ sounds as top. ‘k’ normally has a g-like sound but if a ‘t’, ‘s’, or ‘h’ follows, it has the sound as kill. ‘s’ coming between two vowels makes a ‘z’ sound, before or after an ‘h’ like the sound in sea. ‘>’ glottal stop. Stops sound like in the word like ‘oh, oh’ ‘tshy’ or ‘tsi’ sounds like ‘j’ ‘tshy’ or ‘tshi’ sounds like ‘ch’ ‘sy’ sounds like ‘sh’ ‘#’ accent mark over a vowel indicates FOR SALE BY OWNER stressed syllable in a word. On behalf of the Oneida Tribe, the Division of Land Combination of ‘#’ makes of falling tone sound. Management is offering to the Oneida Tribal membership, ‘=’ lengthens the sound of a vowel and 40 acres of vacant land. underlined sounds are whispered. FOR SALE: 40 acres of Vacant Land, Town of See the cultural website Thornapple, Rusk County, Wisconsin. We encourage everyone to become involved Parcel # 19-00009-00. Asking price in the Oneida Language. Remember that every $34,900. Annual taxes $374.33. Buyer word you learn and speak becomes a part of keeping the Oneida Language alive. Please visit will need secure own financing. our new website at: http://language.oneidanation.org/about/history Please cont act Mar y Jo Nash, Real Est at e Ser vices Area Manager for further details at: 1- 920- 869- 1690 X1812 or 1- 800- 684- 1697 Ext.1812. K a lliih w iis a k s April 18, 2003 (Tsya=ták)7 B GoodGood NeNewsws

Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Happy Birthday to my Granddaughter to someone Special to my Daughter-in-law Deja Vieau Emily Tank Julie Denny Lisa Metoxen Happy 3rd Birthday th th Happy Birthday to a on the 23rd of April 2003 on the 17 of April 2003 on the 19 of April 2003 very special girl! April If you have a birth announcement, please send it to the 6th is your day! You Kalihwisaks Newspaper, PO Box 365, Oneida WI 54155 or call Yvonne Kaquatosh at (920) 869-4280 for more information. There bring so much joy and is NO CHARGE for birth announcements. Please include baby’s sunshine into our lives. full (first, middle & last) name, parents (first & last), d.o.b., weight (lbs. & oz.), length, grandparents (maternal/paternal), siblings (names only). Also, if the baby was given an Indian name, please include the correct spelling and meaning. Please include phone number where you can be reached during the day! Shania Ray Skenandore Shania Ray Skenandore, newborn daughter to Marsha Hill and Darrell J. Skenandore, was born on Monday, March 17, 2003 at 1:48 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Appleton. She weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz’s and measured 20.5 inches in length. The proud maternal grandparents are Marty & Don Braeger, and Michael & Mary Hill. The proud paternal grandparents are Grace and Dixon Skenandore. Shania has three big sisters, Marissa, Janene, and Alyssa. She also has two big brothers, Brandon and D.J. Love Arlene King Zadrian Zack Cornelius Love Arlene King Zadrian Zack Cornelius, newborn son to Chuck Cornelius and Janelle Walking Eagle, was born on Sunday, April 6, Love You Always, A nniiver sa r y ppyy ! Love Mom, Grandma 2003 at 7:49 pm at St. Vincent’s Hospital, weighing 6 lbs., 3 Do-Do King pp aattuullattiion ’’s! H aa Sandi, Nana Josefa oz’s and measured 19 inches in length. The proud paternal nggrr Happy 25th Anniversary CCoon and Papa Warren, Sid, grandparents are Gloria Cornelius, Earl Cornelius. The Congratulations to… on April 8, 2003 to proud maternal grandparents are Elaine Parker & Wayne Emma, Gavin, and ullattiion ’ Leroy & Joanne Family Metoxen and Bruce Walking Eagle & Penny. He has three nnggrraattu ’s! Cathy Delgado older siblings at home, Chuck, Jr., Jannessa, and Tamera. CCoo Mclester King Kai Suganuma Winner of the Fort Aideen Joszef Van Straten for receiving the Arrow Lewis College Aideen Joszef Van Straten, newborn son to Jae and Kelley of Light and crossing Carol L. Smith Gaining to a new generation! Van Straten, was born on Friday, April 11, 2003 at 4:58 a.m. over from Weeblos to Ground In College at St. Vincents, Green Bay. Aideen weighed 5 lbs., 5 ozs. Boy Scouts! Writing Award Jerusha And measured 18 3/4 inches in length. The proud maternal and for the completion Maylene Matson grandparents are Dale and Kate Calkins, of Oneida and of the 2003 TRI-the Rim April 25th paternal grandparent is Diane Van Straten. The proud mater- Triathlon nal great grandparents are the late Otto Wagner and sponsored by Fort Geraldine Stevens. The proud paternal great grandparents Lewis Athletic depart- are Helen Giese and the late Roger Giese. Siblings at home ment on 4/12/2003 are Dalton, Shauna, and Draven. Brains & Physique! ggrr aatt uull aatt ii oo n n’’ ss ! ! CCoonn Congrats Girl!!!! On your Great Accomplishments! With Love, Paula, Phillip, Devonne, Brylee, and Also in picture... the Skenandore and Ina Gail Bain and King Families!!! daughters Taina and Arlouine

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary April Calendar of Events Watch the migrating meet in the first parking lot to From Your proud Love Kalhaku, birds on a guided the right as they enter the Parents Lakwaho, Yuntle & Mr. Sanctuary grounds. The hikes Love ~ All your family back home :-) Mom & Dad Geno bird hike are free and open to the pub- (Green Bay, WI) Discover lic. No pre-registration is what’s flying at the Bay required. Beach Wildlife Sanctuary by Bay Beach Wildlife joining Sanctuary Director Sanctuary is a 700-acre urban and avid bird enthusiast on a wildlife refuge featuring live guided bird hike on Saturday, animal exhibits, educational April 26 and Wednesday, displays, miles of hiking and April 30 at 6:30 a.m. walking trails, and excellent The hikes will take you wildlife viewing opportuni- through the Sanctuary’s ties. diverse habitat, which makes After April 15, the a great resting area for a vari- Sanctuary’s hours change ety of migrating birds. “Early to their summer hours, spring provides a great oppor- which are 8 a.m. to 7:30 tunity for birders because the p.m. with trails closing at birds are in the process of 4:30 p.m. There is no admis- migrating back to their sum- sion charge. The Sanctuary is mer nesting areas,” Baumann located at 1660 E. Shore explains. “And, because there Drive on Green Bay’s east is very little foliage on the side across from Bay Beach trees, spotting the birds is Amusement Park. much easier.” Visit the Bay Beach To take part in the hike, all Wildlife Sanctuary Web site: you will need is a pair of www.baybeachwildlife.com binoculars and comfortable For more information, call shoes for hiking. Birders will (920) 391-3671. KalihwisaksKalihwisaks NEXT DEADLINE IS… Wednesday, April 23rd, 2003 @ 4:30 p.m. with a PUBLISH DATE of… Thursday ~ May 1st 2003 Questions, please call: 869-4280 8 B(T#klu) April 18, 2003 K a lliih w iis a k s To place a Oneida’s classified, call the Kalihwisaks Best 1-800-236-2214 Marketplace!!

will be five years with the 93B) and National NOTICE OF HEARING Ambulatory Clinic Staff Board exception of the non-Oneida Environmental Policy Act Estate of Farmer, Samantha Vehicle For RN board members who are limited (NEPA). The draft EA contains Metoxen, deceased, Oneida. Position #00112/01843 Vacancies to five year term. Application NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Salary: Grade 10 (Negotiable deadline is May 9, 2003 project information, affected Sale . that a Hearing has been sched- dependent upon education & Oneida Personnel environment, project alterna- 1988 Suburban. New GMC uled for this estate. experience). Position Summary: Commission: one (1) vacancy . tives and consultation letters. rebuilt transmission with warran- Qualifications: Must be an Notice of The Hearing will be held This position provides nursing Comments were requested from tee, one year old Firestone enrolled member of the Oneida 5/15/03 at 9:15 PM and at the care in the ambulatory clinic at the US Fish and Wildlife Wilderness AT tires, well main- Tribe. The entire combined Availability following location: Gordon the Oneida Community Health Service regarding possible tained, very dependable, membership may not consist of Dickie Center, Main Floor Center. this position will work in Project Description: The mechanically sound, $1,300. more than two (2) members impacts to threatened and Conference Room, W2907 compliance with the Health Oneida Nation is proposing to Must sell to make rom for new from any one division of the endangered species, and from Loop Road, Keshena, WI Center’s philosophy and mission Oneida Tribe, nor less than construct a 40' X 48' garage on vehicle. Call Tony weeknights the Oneida Tribe and State 54135.Farmer statement. Incumbent must be seven (7) community members. Parcel H, part of Lot A, Section after 5:00 at 833-6214. The membership may not be Historical Society of Wisconsin All persons having an interest willing and able to work beyond 36, T23N, R18E, 1301 Ray Rd., about possible impacts to his- in the estate, including all credi- the scheduled work times and such that a conflict of interest or Town of Oneida, County of nepotism is created as defined in toric properties. No significant tors having claims against the Oneida be on call twenty-four hours a these by-laws: A. Nepotism is Outagamie, WI. The need for impacts to these resources are estate, are hereby notified to be day as needed/required. This is the project is to assist a Tribal created by the following rela- anticipated, and recommenda- present at the hearing in person Nation Jobs an exempt position and reports tionships: father, mother, hus- member maintain a small busi- tions from these sources will be or by attorney and furnish such to the Nursing Supervisor. band, wife, brother, sister, ness. Construction of this evidence as they desire. Failure followed. Note: Oneida Nation Closing Date: daughter, son, father-in-law, garage will allow a tribal mem- to appear or to make prior April 24, 2003 Need for Project: The proposed jobs posted “until filled” mother-in-law, brother-in-law, ber space to store and repair arrangements may result in the Proposed Start Date: sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, commercial trucks associated expansion to the Division of loss of rights claimed. may close without June 23, 2003 son-in-law, grandparent, grand- Land Management building is child, step-children, step-par- with his business. Testimony will be taken and notice. needed to provide additional evidence received for the pur- Account Assistant II ents or significant other. B. Location: The project is located Community Outreach Conflict of interest is a conflict on Ray Road, Parcel H, part of space for staff, land records, and pose of considering the claims Position #01814 Coordinator-LTE between the private interests and Lot A, Section 36, T23N, R18E, to combine several organiza- of creditors, determining heirs, Salary: Grade 6 $10.42/hourly (Negotiable dependent upon the official responsibilities of a Town of Oneida, County of tional elements into one facility. and probating of the Will, if any. Position #01845 person in a position of trust. A If a Will has been submitted, a education & experience). Outagamie, WI. A draft environ- Alternatives: The preferred Salary: Grade 5 $10.05/hourly member may not be an employ- plan is to construct an approxi- copy of it has been attached to (Negotiable dependent upon Position Summary: This incum- ee of the Human Resources mental assessment (EA) has bent in this position will cross mately 5,525 square foot expan- this notice. If you know of a education & experience). Department, any advocacy been prepared regarding this Will, or of a later Will, please Position Summary: This posi- train in and be responsible for a sion onto the existing Division group (department) or any other proposed action in compliance advise the Judge as soon as pos- tion will design , coordinate and wide variety of duties that recognized hearing body within with the Oneida Environmental of Land Management Office and sible. implement outreach programs to include but are not limited to ver- the Oneida Tribe. The new Policy (2-13-93B) and National adding a 44 space parking lot. ifying, processing and reconcil- member will serve the rest of an If some parties live a great provide technical support, edu- Environmental Policy Act The new facility will be added ing financial transactions related unexpired term which ends distance from the place of hear- cation, activities and assistance 2/2005. Application deadline (NEPA). The draft EA contains to the existing structure in an ing, it is not necessary that they in planting and maintaining med- to accounts payable, accounts is April 25, 2003. project information, affected already cleared area of the prop- attend unless they have specific icinal gardens through organic receivable, gaming sales/pur- environment, project alterna- erty. The No-Action Alternative disputes or issues they intend to and culturally congruent prac- chases and fixed assets. Oneida Nation Veterans tives and consultation letters. raise which will not be tices. This is an agricultural Incumbent will be expected to Affairs Committee: one (1) was also evaluated, however, Comments were requested from addressed in their absence. exempt position and reports to work evenings, weekends and vacancy . Qualifications: Must this will not provide necessary holidays as needed/required. be an enrolled member of the the US Fish and Wildlife space for staff and land records. However, the attendance of the Agriculture Food Production Supervisor.Continuation of this This is a Key, non-exempt posi- Oneida Tribe o Indians of Service regarding possible This would not provide for the enough persons to provide the needed evidence of heirship and position is contingent upon fund- tion and reports to the Wisconsin who has served hon- impacts to threatened and needs of the department. orably on active duty in the other information is necessary. ing allocations. Accountant. endangered species, and from Comments & Availability: Closing Date: Armed Forces of the U.S.A. the Oneida Tribe and State If sufficient reason appears, Closing Date: Qualifications shall also include Interested parties can obtain April 23, 2003 May 5, 2003 Historical Society of Wisconsin the Administrative Law Judge, the following: 1. Honorable copies of these documents by in his discretion, may continue Proposed Start Date: Proposed Start Date: about possible impacts to his- Service A. a person who has contacting the Oneida the hearing to another time and June 23, 2003 July 7, 2003 toric properties. No significant been inducted into of voluntari- Environmental Department at place to be announced. ly entered into active duty in one impacts to these resources are PO Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155 This hearing is to be held pur- PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE of the service branches and who anticipated, and recommenda- or calling Lisa Miotke at (920) did not receive a discharge from suant to the Act of June 25, Purpose: Amendments to the Alcoholic Beverage tions from these sources will be 497-5812. To provide com- 1910, 25 U.S.C. 372 (1970) as Licensing Law which would, among other things: (1) active duty with that branch due followed. ments regarding the proposed to “less than honorable condi- amended, and the Probate Remove the profitability requirement whereby a Tribal enti- tions.” B. Active duty is having Need for Project: The Oneida action, submit them within 30 Regulations of the Department ty needs to demonstrate that it would be unprofitable without served 181 days or more of con- Tribe has as a goal and need to days of the date of this NOA to of the Interior, 43 C. F. R. Part 4. a liquor license; (2) Specifically direct the Oneida License tinuous duty unless discharged encourage creation of local jobs the address above. Department to issue the liquor licenses and maintain record early for a service-related dis- that will stimulate the economy keeping and the enforcement of licenses. ability. C. Served as a member for the Reservation and sur- Services When: Tuesday, May 6, 2003 of the Selected Reserve and who rounding area. This purpose of Notice of Sewing Done: Ribbon Shirts Where: Business Committee Conference Room has completed at least six years Time: 5:00 P.M. in the Reserve or National this project is to provide an and dresses made to order. Some Guard or who was discharged increase in employment oppor- Hearing alterations. We also will be hav- PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS early because of a service con- tunities within the local commu- NOTICE OF HEARING ing a basement sale every week- I. Testimony: nected disability. 2. Shall be a nity. Estate of Baird, Evelyn end rain or shine; Thursday, A. Oral: There will be a 5 minute limit for all oral testi- citizen in good standing. Board Alternatives: The preferred Elizabeth Webster, deceased, Friday and Saturday 9-5 at 3260 mony. Each participant is encouraged to pro- member will serve until Nov. alternative is to construct the 40' Oneida. NOTICE IS HEREBY South Pine Tree Road, Oneida. vide a written transcript of his/her oral testi- 2005. Application deadline is X 48' garage at the location Call Shirley at 497-1326. mony, to be submitted while present at the pub- April 25, 2003. GIVEN that a Hearing has been lic hearing or within ten (10) business days described. This alternative pro- scheduled for this estate. from the date of public hearing to the below Oneida Police Commission: vides needed income for a The Hearing will be held Bids Being Five (5) vacancies. named individuals. Tribal member, and improves 5/15/03 at 11:15 PM and at the B. Written: For those who cannot attend the scheduled Qualifications: Shall be a mem- the local economy. following location: Gordon Accepted ber of the Oneida Tribe. Must be public hearing or do not plan to speak at the The “No-Action” alternative Dickie Center, Main Floor 2 Post Challenger Vehicle 25 years-old or older. Hoist, 9000 pound capacity, hearing, the Oneida Tribe encourages those to Satisfactory background investi- was also evaluated. It would not Conference Room, W2907 submit written testimony. A maximum of ten meet the goal of expanding the Loop Road, Keshena, WI Model # 27000, Serial # 272273, gation. The following would 2 HP Singe phase, 230 volt. (10) pages, doubled spaced, can be submitted prohibit any person from serv- local economy of the Oneida 54135. Starting bid of $500.00. Dates: within ten (10) business days from the date of ing on the Oneida Police Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin. All persons having an interest 4/18/03 to 4/25/03. Deadline at public hearing to the Tribal Secretary (Julie Commission. 1. A felony con- “No-Action” would limit eco- in the estate, including all credi- 12 noon. Please submit bids to Barton) or Bridget Long, Legislative viction in the State of nomic opportunity for a Tribal tors having claims against the Phil Grelecki at Department of Reference Office at the Norbert Hill Center, Wisconsin, or any conviction in 2nd floor or at N7210 Seminary Rd., Oneida another state that would be con- member while supplying needed estate, are hereby notified to be Public Works, 1278 Ranch sidered a felony conviction if community services. present at the hearing in person Road. Oneida, WI 54155, Phone WI 54155. the offense and adjudication Comments & Availability: or by attorney and furnish such #869-1059. Terms: Must be a * If you would like to obtain a copy of the above proposed occurred in the State of Interested parties can obtain evidence as they desire. Failure tribal member, Winning bid policy or have any questions as to the public hearing process Wisconsin. 2. A felony arrest copies of these documents from to appear or to make prior must be paid in cash, money you may contact Bridget Long at the Legislative Reference which results in a misdemeanor order or cashiers check payable Office via GroupWise [email protected] or call 1- the Oneida Environmental arrangements may result in the to the Oneida Tribe Automotive conviction due to plea arrange- Quality Department. loss of rights claimed. 800-236-2214 or 869-4376. The Legislative Reference ment. 3. A conviction of any Department, winning bidder is Office Fax # is 869-4399. ordinance violation that could Comments regarding the pro- Testimony will be taken and responsible for transportation. bring discredit to the posed action may also be sub- evidence received for the pur- Commission. 4. Any pardon mitted within 30 days of the pose of considering the claims BANKRUPTCY A WILL IS LOVE issued by the Oneida Tribe or date of this NOA. Contact Tom of creditors, determining heirs, WARNING! the governor of the state for an Nelson at (920) 497-5812 Ext. and probating of the Will, if any. Your Will reaches out to protect your offense specified in sections 6-3 146 or write Oneida If a Will has been submitted, a Before you call another child if, God forbid, (c)(1)-(3)., shall not deem a per- copy of it has been attached to son as “exonerated” for the pur- Environmental Department, PO bankruptcy attorney, call something should happen to you. pose of membership on the Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155 for this notice. If you know of a Oneida Police Commission. additional information. Will, or of a later Will, please me. Let me explain why Peace of Mind. Must submit to drug testing advise the Judge as soon as pos- I should handle your case. We will draft your Will for $65.00. prior to appointment and on an Project Description: The sible. Division of Land Management annual basis. Must not be an If some parties live a great Mike Winkelman employee of the Oneida Police is proposing to construct an distance from the place of hear- Recka & Joannes Atty Mike Winkelman Department. Shall attend applic- Recka & Joannes 434-2777 5,525 square foot expansion to ing, it is not necessary that they In Howard Howard 434-2777 able training. Must be a person the existing building to provide of known good standing n the attend unless they have specific community. Commissioners additional space for staff, land disputes or issues they intend to When you have to sue your insurance company. serve five year terms. records, and to combine several raise which will not be Application deadline is May 9, organizational elements into one addressed in their absence. 2003. facility. Adding a 44 space park- However, the attendance of You are David. Oneida Seven Generations ing lot and widening the drive- enough persons to provide the Corporation: one (1) vacancy . way is also proposed in the pro- needed evidence of heirship and Qualifications: All board mem- ject. The site is located at 470 other information is necessary. They are Goliath. bers must have at least five years Airport Drive in Township 23 If sufficient reason appears, experience in one or more of the North, Range 19 East, Sections the Administrative Law Judge, We are your slingshot. following areas: real estate, 2 and in the Village of Hobart, in his discretion, may continue commercial development, busi- the hearing to another time and I can help you when you have been injured by a person with ness management, risk manage- Brown County, Oneida Nation ment, finance, tribal govern- Reservation, Wisconsin. place to be announced. little or no insurance and your opponent is your own insurance ment or accounting. The majori- A draft environmental assess- This hearing is to be held pur- company. ty of the members must be vot- ment (EA) has been prepared suant to the Act of June 25, ing members of the General regarding this proposed action 1910, 25 U.S.C. 372 (1970) as Tribal Council, the amount of Atty. Joe Recka in compliance with the Oneida amended, and the Probate Recka & Joannes non-Oneida members must not Regulations of the Department Environmental Policy (2-13- exceed two. The term of office of the Interior, 43 C. F. R. Part 4. Howard 434-2777