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June 22, 2006 Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin www.oneidanation.org

Latest Oneida land transfer to federal trust concerns village HOBART, Wis. (AP) – no longer about law.” tribe purchased before the About 300 acres of land pur- will be sub- $48,800 He said he thinks the BIA agreement was signed. chased by the Oneida Indians ject to I find it troubling… my going to may have based its decision “I believe all the parcels in the village of Hobart is property ❝concern lies more with Hobart. on faulty information, and the fall into this category,” Heidel being placed in federal trust, taxes “I find it village is working with the said. “So we stuck to our and the change has local offi- assessed by the federal government. troubling,” office of U.S. Rep. Mark word and didn't contest any- cials concerned about having municipali- The tribe is doing what village Green, R-Green Bay, to clari- thing.” What’s Inside… their property tax base drop ties, Brown they’re allowed to do President fy the process. Oneida officials make no WIAA by $9.9 million. County, ❞ Rich The village couldn't contest secret of their goal to buy Baseball The U.S. Bureau of Indian Northeast under federal law Heidel said. the request for federal status back what they consider their Affairs has approved putting Wisconsin ~ Rich Heidel “My con- because of a three-year ser- original tribal lands. Tournament Hobart Village President – 8A the land in federal trust. It Technical cern lies vice agreement it signed with In Hobart, for example, the includes the sites of the College more with the tribe in November 2004. entire village is within those Oneida health center and law and local school districts. the federal government. The The agreement prevents the Native enforcement building. Property taxes for 2005 were tribe is doing what they're village from contesting feder- See Page 4A Wisconsin Under the change, the land just over $249,000, with allowed to do under federal al status requests for lands the wins Nammy Land Transfer – 1B Introducing… Saginaw Pages 2-4A/Local Page 5A/State/National tribe wants Page 6A/Leg Rev Miss & Jr. Miss 2006 Page 7A/OFF Page 8A/Sports former Page 1B/Lifestyles Oneida Royalty Page 2B/Education employee Page 3B/THT Page 4B/Environmental Page 5B/Good News investigated Page 6B/Classifieds By Tim Martin Associated Press Writer Kali welcomes LANSING, Mich. (AP) ~ The Saginaw Chippewa summer intern Indian Tribe wants the U.S. By Steven Gandy Department of Justice to Kalihwisaks investigate one of its former The Kalihwisaks welcomes employees and his ties to intern, Julia Skenandore, to tainted lobbyist Jack its staff this summer. Abramoff. Skenandore is a senior at Former legislative affairs Marion College majoring in worker Christopher Petras is Graphic Design, and she also accused by the tribe of giving pitched Newly crowned winners of the Miss Oneida “incorrect and misleading” for the testimony to the U.S. Senate softball Pageant, Iris Metoxen (left) and Rachael Affairs Committee in team Ninham (above) are named Miss Oneida September 2004 during hear- (Please and Junior Miss Oneida. The pageant took ings about Abramoff and see Page place in the Wolf Room at the Radisson on Abramoff's associate, 8A for Thursday, June 15th. Michael Scanlon. her arti- Abramoff is charged with cle). By Steven Gandy Oneida title and Rachael defrauding the Mount She Kalihwisaks Ninham will hold the Pleasant tribe while repre- hopes to A new reign begins Junior Miss Oneida title senting its interests in someday design advertise- for the recently crowned for 2006-2007. Washington, mainly from late ments in magazines, but for Miss Oneida and Junior 2001 to late 2003. Both he this summer she will be gain- Miss Oneida. See Page 2A and Scanlon have pleaded ing experience in the newspa- Iris Metoxen was hon- guilty to various crimes deal- per industry. When asked ored with the Miss Pageant ing with work they did for what she hopes to gain from Indian tribes in Michigan, this internship, Skenandore Louisiana, Mississippi and said, “Just more experience Walk of Legends Monument breaks ground Thursday Texas. with different things that I Although Petras testified didn’t know before I started By Dawn Walschinski The series of 24 monu- before the Senate Indian here...cause I really don’t Kalihwisaks ments will be placed near Affairs Committee that he know much about newspapers Starr, Nitschke, Favre - are businesses around Lambeau didn't recall many of the either, it’s totally different.” names that recall the gloried Field. Twelve of the eight foot details about his communica- Skenandore is a Freedom past of the Green Bay black granite, concrete and tions with Abramoff and High School graduate, and Packers. The Oneida Nation steel pillars will highlight dif- Scanlon, the tribe says a trail was raised in Oneida and the of Wisconsin announced ferent eras, the others will of e-mails and other testimo- De Pere area. Monday, June 12th the cre- feature players such as Brett ny indicate a stronger rela- ation of the ‘Walk of Favre, Reggie White, Bart tionship than Petras revealed. Legends’, a project that will Starr, Ray Nitschke and oth- Federal prosecutors say memorialize Packer players, ers. Abramoff encouraged the eras and introduce some less “”The players and their tribe to expand a lobbying familiar names of the green families will be selecting the contract without disclosing and gold’s history such as images that will be used on that he would receive about Metoxen, Skenandore and the monuments,” said chief 50 percent of the profits from Wheelock. designer Corrie McLain- the tribe's payments. From “Walk of Legends is a pro- Campbell of Aspire, LLC. June 2002 to October 2003, ject that is going to both rec- Player monuments will the tribe paid about $3.5 mil- ognize Green Bay Packer have a four-foot brushed steel lion on the contract, with football history as well as monument on top, era monu- about $540,000 being kicked Oneida history,” said Oneida ments will sport a football. back to Abramoff, court docu- Business Committee “We wanted to have some- ments say. Chairman Jerry Danforth. thing enduring, timeless, clas- Abramoff's former employ- sic, because it’s going to be er, Greenberg Traurig LLP, up for 500 years,” said has agreed to repay millions McLaine-Campbell. Kali photo/Dawn Walschinski One of the monuments will of dollars to the tribe as part From left to right: Jerry feature the contributions of of a settlement. The Saginaw Danforth, Sandi Oneida players such as Jonas Chippewas say they paid Campbell, Bobbi Metoxen, Tom Skenandore, about $14 million to Webster, unidentified Taylor Smith and Martin Abramoff and Scanlon over- woman, Trish King, Kathy Wheelock who played for the all. Hughes and Mike first undefeated team in Tribal Chief Fred Cantu sent a letter last month Overman pose with a Green Bay football history. Many Oneidas attended requesting the Justice scale model of the first Department investigation to monument. See Page 3A See Page 4A Walk of Legends Saginaw 2A (T#ken) June 22, 2006 Kalihwisaks LocalLocal Progress of Three Fires From Page 1A/Pageant Submitted by Bobbi Webster The pageant Public Relations Director was held on The Marriott Residence Inn Thursday, project has reached the halfway June 15 at the of construction completion. They Radisson are presently working on the Hotel before a twelfth floor with three floors to crowd that complete the project. numbered in Construction was delayed the hundreds. because of an unusually long Metoxen, rainy season this spring. The 18, was moti- hotel should have a certificate of vated to enter occupancy by late January or the pageant by early February. There are ongo- family mem- ing discussions with the City of bers, “I ran Sacramento to overcome some of because my the delays by furnishing the Aunt (Heidi rooms as they are completed, Pospychala) rather than wait for the entire pro- was Miss ject to be finished. The provision Oneida, and I for early furnishing would certain- wanted to ly save time and push the opening kinda continue Kali photo/Steven Gandy quicker. that tradition. Miss and Jr. Miss Contestants (from left to right) Racheal Ninham, The rooms are very upscale No one else in Cora Cornelius, Jayleah Kurowski, Ashley Ninham, Kathryn and have a vibrant color scheme our family has Cornelius, Keshia Belisle, Sheena Danforth and Iris Metoxen that makes them very warm and run and it was Metoxen also spoke of her ing their reign. Metoxen said inviting. The rooms are designed kinda like [I’m the] youngest time leading up to the pageant of her future plans, “I hope to for the guest who wishes to age Miss Oneida could be and and the girls she competed represent the tribe very well extend their stay with efficient I ran for the youngest age you against, “It was fun, a lot of and to give it a good name apartment amenities for cooking could be for Jr. Miss Oneida the girls, they did amazing and up hold that tradition. I and light housekeeping. and luckily I made it both jobs in the different tradition- hope to make a difference The top three floors of the times.” al talents they did. We all doing positive things.” Marriott have been sold as con- Most contestants seem helped each other get ready Ninham’s goals were a bit dos. There has already been a poised on the stage, however, today, doing each others hair more focused, “I really want purchase for the entire condo Ninham, 16, wasn’t shy about and everything, an extra to help the little children learn operation, a sale that will greatly how she really felt. “I was bobby pin or a safety pin here about the language, that’s my benefit the project. really nervous,” she said after and there. They were awe- number one thing and I want The Oneida Tribe, San Manuel the event. During the few some girls to be with, it was a to try to get the Oneida and Viejas Tribes will begin plan- days before the pageant, little nerve wracking and a lit- Nation High School built in a ning for the grand opening and Ninham recalls how she pre- tle nervous at times, but it was couple years. I need to talk to blessing of the property in the near pared, “I just practiced and fun to have them around.” the BC about that.” future. The Marriott is located just practiced and practiced, that’s Both Miss Oneida and Both the winners individu- a few blocks from the Capital and all I really did. It was going Junior Miss Oneida have their ally expressed their thanks to almost directly across from a large through my mind, ‘I hope I own plans as to what they the Miss Oneida Committee park, the view is beautiful. get my introduction right’.” would like to accomplish dur- and their family & friends. Junior Miss Oneida Little Miss Oneida reflects on her reign received, in addition to other gifts, a trip to Six Flags Great Sheku Friends, America with hotel for her I first want to say Thank and a guest. You to everyone who has Miss Oneida was awarded helped and supported me a trip for two to Walt Disney throughout my year as Little World in Orlando Florida Miss Oneida. My parents along with a new computer Don & Jenny Webster, Photo courtesy of and other prizes. Photo courtesy of Bobbi Webster Grandpa & Grandma Sugar, Jenny Webster The Marriot Residence Inn in Sacramento, Outgoing Little All the contestants received Grandpa & Grandma Webster prizes which included a California may open early next year. and Auntie Julie have been Miss Oneida, Olivia Webster $50.00 gift card. my biggest supporters and Other Miss Oneida contes- Oneida veterans express have always inspired me to do stands in front tants included Keshia Belisle gratitude to outgoing ‘Lil Miss my best. And of course, big of a mountain (1st runner up) and Sheena brothers Marcus & Zack have near a way- Danforth. And, other Junior always reminded me, I have side in Miss Oneida contestants to be good. Switzerland. were, Jayleah Kurowski (1st I have had a wonderful runner up), Cora Cornelius, year, dancing at different Ashley Ninham and Kathryn pow-wows around Wisconsin, Cornelius. being in parades, meeting Metoxen also took home princesses from all over the the Miss Congeniality title. country, and even dancing with Miss Indian World right here in Oneida. My most favorite was being able to join a dance tour in Germany and Switzerland with my mom for KalihwisaksKalihwisaks 10 days. I even learned to Photo courtesy of Jim Martin hoop dance a little!! “She Looks For News” Jim Martin is pictured presenting outgoing Oneida We got to see some castles ‘Lil Miss Olivia Webster with flowers and a gift and danced in the Swiss Alps! To Subscribe… thanking her for representing the Veterans I have met so many wonderful Mail to… Community for the past year. The Oneida Vets people that have had good Mailing address sponsor the selection of the Oneida ‘Lil Miss each words for me. I have had such Name: ATTN: year at the Oneida Powwow. For the past year, great experiences; we truly Yvonne Kaquatosh Olivia has worked hard to represent our commu- are blessed with such a great P.O. Box 365 nity in many activities like the Annual Community community. Address: Oneida, WI 54155 Awards Banquet, Community Powwows, and It was an honor and bless- Special events such as the Lorrie Church Concert ing to be able to represent and Oneida High School Graduation. The veter- Oneida and I want to Thank Zip the Oneida Veterans, the Miss ans give special thanks to Olivia for a job well Oneida Committee and done by a real trooper. Olivia gives up her crown Chairman Gerald Danforth. on June 30, 2006. Pictured above, left to right are: Enrollment #: Ph. Good luck to the next Little (If applicable) Veterans Harvey Skenandore, Amvets Miss, and Thank You for a Commander Jim Martin, John Dennison, proud Wonderful year!! • Free to enrolled Oneida members (age 18 years & older) mother Jennifer Webster, outgoing Oneida ‘Lil Olivia Webster • Non-Tribal members & Business Organizations: Miss Olivia Webster, Roy Metoxen, Harry Martin Little Miss Oneida $24.00/Annually (current rate) and Russell Metoxen. 2005-2006

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Page Designer/Ad Rep Non-Tribal members & Business Organizations: $24.00/ (Native American Journalists • [email protected] Annually (current rate) Association) & WNA (Wisconsin Newspaper Association) Kalihwisaks June 22, 2006 (Áhs<) 3A LocalLocal Summer interns gain experience Do you know me? By Steven J Gandy dard operating procedure for ful work experience which didn’t know before I started Kalihwisaks the Oneida Tribal Human will enhance their resume for here," Said Julia Skenandore, This summer begins the Resource Department and employment within their an intern for the Kalihwisaks. second year that the Human Oneida Tribal supervisors to respective career choice.” Future plans for the intern Resources Department is recruit and place According to Brian program will include a few placing enrolled Oneida col- enrolled...students within Doxtator, the Assistant to the changes for next years lege students in the workplace Tribal Departments. This HR Manager, the intern pro- interns. The idea for next year as interns. According to the standard empowers Oneida gram is being funded through will reduce the number of HRD mission statement the Tribal supervisors to pro- the HRD budget and has the summer interns, according to official goal of the intern pro- vide...students opportunities capacity of employing more Doxtator, but will also give gram is, “To establish a stan- to gain meaningful and help- than 30 interns. “Right now student a chance to work and we are at 33 [interns] and learn year round. “The plan is were are pretty much at max- to try to get a few year round In loving memory of imum, for budget purposes,” [positions] for the next fiscal Doxtator said. year, and it would actually Certain eligibility require- probably decrease the sum- Bryan R.McLester ments must be met in order to mer internship slots for the Who would have been 25 years old on June 27th qualify for the intern pro- available positions, ”Doxtator gram. Doxtator explains the said. Thinking of you on your eligibility requirements as, The interns were given a Birthday “Anybody who is [an] tour of the reservation on June enrolled [Oneida] and any- 16 in order for them to get Wishing you were here body who is enrolled in the acquainted with tribal history Higher Education Scholarship and geography. A luncheon Remembering you Program...that’s our require- will be held on Sept. 1 for ment.” interns and supervisors to dis- with a Mountain of Love Real world job training and cuss their experiences. and an Ocean full of tears. the chance to gain different For information regarding perspectives on careers seem the intern program, contact Love, to be a common theme among Brian Doxtator at the Human (Contributed photo/Barb Skenandore) Mom, Dad, and Ronnie this years interns. "I hope to Resources Department: Call This photo comes from the Brenda DeCoteau-Baird just gain more experience 920 496-7900 or via e-mail at collection. Her parents are Vivian (Danforth) with different things that I [email protected] DeCoteau and Harry DeCoteau. Her Grandparents on her Mothers side are Eunice (Williams) and \Ç [ÉÇÉÜ Éy eÉÜç [|ÄÄ ‹ From Page 1A/Walk of Legends Julius Danforth. On her father's side, her We gather at his gravesite every single year Grandparents are Minnie (Cooper) and Basil boarding schools out east and culture with our neigh- DeCoteau. If you have any information about the To celebrate the life of one we such as Carlisle Indian bors and join in a shared tra- identity of the above picture, please contact the loved so dear Industrial School where some dition with the Green Bay Oneida Library at 920-869-2210 or write to: Oneida joined the football team. Packer history and legendary Library, P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI, 54155. We pray for the Lord’s blessings for These athletes brought their players.” said Danforth. all who remain here and gridiron experience to the The project will break Especially for his son Dwight town teams forming almost a For all your advertising needs… century ago. ground in front of Brett whose faith waivers as he tries “The Oneida people are Favre’s Steakhouse on Call 1.800.236.2214, ext. 4280 to understand. proud to share our history Thursday, June 22nd. Why was it that his father was so specially blessed? Why did You choose him for eternal rest? Someday our home he will leave, Happy “Golden” Birthday, Josh Caretakers Corner June 26, 1980 To try and walk in the image of a man he cannot see. Today brings us precious memories • The Land Commission has Unfortunately, we do not Hopefully, he’ll know and do what’s best. of one we loved so dear. completed its revision of the offer refinancing or equity Loan Guidelines. Land loans. For these types of But just in case Lord, place your hand Your kind heart and gentle on his shoulder to rest. Management is glad to loans we refer you to Bay nature announce that our office will Bank at (920) 490-7600. Bay Please will You stand close by, are gifts we still hold so be accepting applications for Bank has a number of pur- And if he gets in the wrong crowd, will the following loan programs, chasing programs, along with dear. effective immediately: You guide him if he tries to fly too high? other banks within the com- Continue to walk in peace • Loans for purchasing a munity. If you are on leased new DREAM Home. Please will You keep him close and clip his wings. my son fee or leased trust land or • Loans for purchasing an individual trust land, you will I’m sure dear Lord, You will handle these things. in the Creators land. existing DREAM home. need to follow the proper We have always tried to teach him right from wrong In our own time, we will someday • Emergency loans to Assignment of Lease and BIA address the death of the But sometimes he needs some steering since Ror has walk hand in hand. approval process. Please con- DREAM home owner. tact the Finance Department been gone. • Emergency loans to at (920) 869-1690 for more Love and Miss You! address the divorce of a Mom, Brian, Jerome, Jermaine, Jason, and BJ information. He is growing to be a fine young man, who has always DREAM home owner. Townhouses: All loan approvals are Oneida Division of Land blessed our home - dependent on available funds. And we hope he soon understands. Management is amidst break- ing ground to construct the How we pray for Your guidance Lord. We won’t worry, ATTENTION: In Loving Memory of … The next issue of the first ever, Oneida because like his Townhouses. Located in the will be father, we know he’s in your hands. Kalihwisaks Rory Hill eastern side of the reserva- published on tion, in the City of Green Another year... ~ Amen Bay, the townhouses are FRIDAY Without you here From Family and Friends July 7, 2006 Since you’ve been gone expected to begin construc- On that fateful day of June 30, 1991. tion this summer. Division of Land Life here on earth has gone on Management is excited to But the tears still fall with certain offer yet another diverse songs housing opportunity. The hurt in our hearts is here to stay Townhouse’s provide the Only until we see you again is when it will go financial benefits of owner- away. ship while creating a type of The kids you knew ownership that is fairly low- All have grew maintenance. And there’s been additions to the family The Oneida Townhouses Who only hear about their Uncle Rory. are a home ownership option Just this spring, we lost another Uncle, brother & and require interested parties friend to obtain a home mortgage Erwin, like you & all others who have passed, loan. This set of twelve town- will never be forgotten. houses are being offered to March 11th (Dad’s birthday) was supposed to be a eligible members that histori- happy & joyous day - cally sat on the Land List, as Instead, our last goodbyes is what we had to say. an alternative to vacant land. Pending success and develop- Losing those close to us is never easy, mental financing, future But we must take comfort in knowing what’s townhouse developments meant to be is meant to be. would be offered as a home We must realize we’ll someday be together once again ownership option to the And understand that God is the only One who Oneida Community. knows when. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Until that time, we’ll cherish each memory Scott Denny, Comprehensive Of the times shared with a Dad, Uncle, Brother, Housing Coordinator at 800- Cousin, & Friend named Rory. 684-1697 ext. 1811. 4A (Kayé) June 22, 2006 Kalihwisaks LocalLocal From Page 1A/Land Transfer boundaries. With the latest approval, tion because of various circumstances about 1,500 to 1,800 acres in Hobart during and after the Great is in federal trust, out of the village's Depression, she said. total area of about 21,000 acres. “The Oneida since has acquired the Kathy Hughes, Oneida chair- resources to recover lands as they woman, said the tribe plans to keep re- become available,” she said. “The acquiring as much property as possi- tribe works toward the goal of land ble in the original 64,000-acre reser- recovery and protection of the vation. resources in an aggressive and dili- The tribe lost most of its reserva- gent manner.” Hughes said the tribe still pays extensive property taxes for land in Trust land a various communities that are not in federal trust, with those payments in long process 2004 totaling $1.48 million. Getting approval from the Bureau The tribe also has service agree- of Indian Affairs to put the 300 acres ments for payments made in lieu of of land into trust is just one step in a property taxes with many local gov- process that may take another three ernments, including Hobart, she said. years to complete, according to According to Heidel, the service director of Land Management Fred agreement for his village provides for Muscavitch. the tribe to pay full property tax value “We’ve been trying to get these for the first two or three years that things in trust for the last 20 years, land goes into trust, but there is no and they dribble in maybe one a year guarantee of payment after that. or something like that, so now we’re Hughes said the tribe is only fol- trying to expedite that.” he said. lowing the law. Putting the land into trust does “The U.S. Constitution recognizes more for Oneida than remove it from our status as a ‘domestic sovereign the tax roles, it returns control of the nation,’ and land into trust is an oblig- property to the Oneida people. ation by the federal government to “It gives us more sovereignty back protect that status,” Hughes said. where we can do our own zoning,” “The Oneida Nation has been very said Muscavitch who noted that public about our land acquisition and Oneida has a setback of 100 feet plans to place our land in trust.” along the Duck Creek and other Heidel said village residents creeks on the reservation in contrast should be aware of those plans. to Hobart which allows development “At this stage of the game, I don't within 50 feet of waterways. think there's anything to fear,” he “One of the big zoning differences said. “But at the same time I don't we have with the state and the coun- think we want to sit there with our ty is that we want to have cleaner heads in the sand either.” water and cleaner air, so we have big- Information from: Green Bay ger setbacks.” he said. Press-Gazette, From Page 1A/Saginaw Tribe investigates former employee U.S. Sen. John McCain, the lined up interviews when the as gift recip- Arizona Republican who tribe was trying to expand its ients. heads the Senate Indian influence in Washington. Current Affairs Committee. The The Senate Indian Affairs tribal leaders Senate committee is expected Committee learned in 2004 and Petras to release its own report this that Abramoff and Scanlon differ on week on its investigation into spent $100,000 to help get how much to try and regain influence in Abramoff and the tribes. eight supporters elected to the influence Petras had on the February 2004 - after they no www.oneidanation.org Bernie Sprague, a former Saginaw Chippewas' 12- political contributions the longer worked for the tribe - tribal subchief, is upset Petras member council in 2001. Otto tribe made while he worked by getting involved in a recall Click on Departments (at the top). select Language did not reveal more at the said that Petras was involved for them. election of tribal officers. Revitalization and then language lessons. Senate hearing of his ties to in that process and arranged a Petras testified there were “They are running out of Abramoff. meeting with Scanlon. The “no efforts on my behalf to money for copying, stamps, “He was an employee of new council soon voted to push either way any type of etc. Petras asked if we could Calendar the tribe. He was on our pay- hire Abramoff and Scanlon. political contribution.” Tribal come up with $2500 to help roll,” Sprague said. “We Petras told the Senate panel leaders say that appears to be them out,” an e-mail from an EVENTS expected him to be honest and the lobbyists gave him a digi- contradicted by other docu- Abramoff co-worker to forthright with us, and he was tal video camera, a leather ments. Abramoff read. E-mails indi- June 30–July 2 none of the above.” briefcase and “some type of Petras told the Senate cate Abramoff instructed a Oneida Pow-Wow Tribal representatives say slide projection desktop Indian Affairs Committee he co-worker to get money from WHEN: June 30 – July 2 they want to find out what screen” as gifts but otherwise never assessed how one of his accounts to help the PLACE: Norbert Hill Center grounds Petras knew about financial never paid him for that work. Washington lobbyists were recall effort. ADMISSION: Weekend passes $10.00 Daily Passes dealings concerning He is listed on Abramoff doing. That was left for the In his Senate testimony, $5.00 60 & older and 10 & under are free. Abramoff. gift lists as receiving $200 in council members themselves. Petras said he did not recall “All that money coming December 2000 and $100 in In later testimony, Petras said the incident. July 14 from the tribe to Abramoff December 2001. Tribal repre- he may have told the council Another e-mail indicates Oneida Pendleton Blanket Unveiling and Scanlon ... he had to sentatives say it is possible from time to time that Abramoff planned to loan WHEN: July 14, 2006 know about that,” Dave Otto, the gifts Petras acknowledged Abramoff and Scanlon were Petras a computer so they PLACE: Oneida Smoke Shop – Isabell a former tribal subchief, said receiving are the same ones doing a good job. could stay in contact after the There will be a limited number of blankets available and of Petras. “I think he knew or reflected on the lists. Other E-mails indicate Abramoff newly elected tribal council the first 250 numbered blankets will arrive in October of had to have some idea of what tribal officials also are named and Petras may have worked eliminated Petras’ job. 2006. Pre-orders are being taken by Angela Moore at: was going on.” (920) 490-8000 x1906 or e-mail to: Petras has not returned [email protected] repeated phone messages and e-mails from The Associated August 4–5 Press in recent weeks seeking Circle B 18th Annual Burger Fest & 6th Annual Balloon Rally his side of the story. He WHEN: August 4-5, 2006 worked in the Saginaw TIME: Various Chippewas' legislative affairs PLACE: Downtown Seymour, Wisconsin office from late 1998 to early Hot air balloons fly at 6:00pm Friday and Saturday with a 2004, when his job was elim- Bison Ranch balloon glow, and then at 6:00am Saturday and Sunday. inated by a newly elected trib- Registered Herd Saturday, August 5th -World’s Largest Hamburger Parade al council. 11:00am Hamburger Press Weightlifting Contest, 1:00pm, E-mails submitted as part 60lbs Mini-Burger served at 3:30pm. of the Senate committee’s Admission is $3 in advance and $6 the day of the event. hearing process give some Grain/Hay Children under 12 are free. Call 920-833-6688 for tix. insight into Abramoff’s deal- Ongoing ings with Petras. A May 2000 e-mail from and grass fed Women Reaching Women Support Group Every Thursday Abramoff appears to indicate WHEN: Three Sister's Comm. Center, 790 Oneste Lane that Petras requested a meet- WHERE: and NO ANTIBIOTICS (off of Mason St.) Three Sisters Housing Site ing with Abramoff's firm 12:30–2:30 PM about possible representation TIME: Please come and join us. We'll support each other. All for the Saginaw Chippewa women are invited. Free transportation, lunch, and child tribe. care provided. YMCA Swimming, Women's Closet. Hope In his 2004 testimony, Robert t. Burrows, Jr. to See you there! For information, please contact Isabel Petras said he had no role in Tel. #’s: Parker at or Georgia Burr at hiring Abramoff and that Orders can 498-3340 592-8682. other tribal officials made the 920-693-8261 • 920-693-8696 decision. However, he also be Shipped! Email: [email protected] Please call the Kalihwisaks office at (920) 869-4280, 4279 or 4277 to include events in this section. said Abramoff's former firm 14520 Pioneer Rd. • Newton, WI 53063 was one of three for which he Any future announcements must have a contact phone # that can be published to be included in this section. Kalihwisaks June 22, 2006 (W@=tllu) 5A OOneidaneida AppealsAppeals MinMinuteutess

building and allow each per- Peacemaking Session… son’s voice to be heard. We May 19 & 20, 2006–1st Day of a good mind with respect believe peacemaking starts Mediation is Here! to listening of others through with the individual and the There are many ideas of and open honest mind that Creator and extends to cou- Wisconsin Judicare and Why is this Important and Peacemaking to be sustain- what Peacemaking means to requires commitment and ples, families, communities the Wisconsin Tribal Judges Worth our Support? able in your community it our community. Below are empowerment by identifying and the world. Association (WTJA) recently Mediation, or needs the informed support notes from our session of conflict through a consensus Peacemaking is empower- concluded two rounds of Peacemaking, provides ways of tribal leaders, elders and identifying what by problem solving, conflict ing everyone with a voice and Mediation Skills Training to resolve problems by seek- the tribal court system. You Peacemaking is for this resolution and compromise, responsibility by instilling resulting in 45 tribally iden- ing to restore harmony and can help provide funding for group. We hope others will to better the needs of myself, respect and open mindedness tified Mediators now being balance to the parties. Mediation in your tribal join us in defining what my family and the community by honestly sharing and lis- available to mediate disputes In most tribal cultures court. You can make sure Peacemaking is for our around me. tening and being willing to in Wisconsin. Enclosed is a these traditional dispute reso- your Tribal Code provides Nation that can be incorporat- A foundation of conflict commit to compromise and full roster of those receiving lution techniques were used for Mediation. You can rec- ed into our daily lives. resolution which promotes problem solving; to encour- a “Certificate of Completion” prior to the introduction of ommend that people within Brainstorming session of and supports a consensual age individual peace, balance for this weeklong course con- the modern adversarial jus- the tribe’s jurisdiction try to what Peacemaking meant to process and commitment of and being of a good mind as a ducted by the Winnebago tice system. Mediation is not resolve their problems us. Created a list of words and individual responsibility to (consensus) whole. Conflict Resolution Center, intended to replace your through Mediation. identified 3 basic areas the listen with empathy, compro- We believe the with cultural assistance from Tribal Court, but rather to words reflect. The areas are: mise and problem solve. Key Peacemaking system is a WTJA. serve as another arrow in the How can we Learn more Identity/values, Process and values to identify with each process used to resolve con- quiver of tribal justice. About This? Rezolution other is respect, honesty, and flicts with ourselves and oth- What is Mediation? If you would like someone Identity/Values the understanding that every- ers. Our families, community Mediation is a method of The size and inter-rela- from the Wisconsin Tribal Respect, be of one heart one has a voice. Be open- and Nation are empowered to resolving disputes without tionships in tribal communi- Judges Association and and mind, sincerity, be of a minded to allow for empow- commit to problem solving litigation. In mediation the ties makes them well suited to Wisconsin Judicare to come good mind, everyone has a erment to work through the through conflict resolution parties play a key role in Mediation or Peacemaking to a Tribal Council meeting voice, empathetic listening, process. Trusting in this and consensus. We believe finding consensus to deter- as a way of resolving con- or a larger tribal communi- responsibility, open minded, process and being pro-active everyone has a voice and peo- mine their own outcomes. flicts whether it involves ty meeting to discuss and honesty about feelings, listen- will allow us to attain individ- ple use empathic listening to Trained, impartial mediators adults or juveniles. answer questions about ing, support, safe place, per- ual peace with ourselves and show respect to one another. help parties resolve disputes What can we do to Help Mediation or Peacemaking, sonal balance, commitment to help us to be of good mind As a final result we under- by finding their own accept- Promote Mediation? call James Botsford at Peacemaking and body for our future gener- stand Peace starts with our- able solutions. For Mediation or Judicare at 1-800-472-1638. Process ations. selves, we then become Assessment, prevention, We believe Peacemaking is responsible to be honest and What is compromise, problem solving, a process of conflict resolu- continue to work at a bal- Peacemaking? commitment to Peacekeeping, tion and problem solving. By anced life and being of a good Peacemaking is a empathetic listening, consen- empowering individuals to be mind for continued peace. variation of sus, gathering info., open open minded through respect, Peacemaking begins with Mediation, using minded, conflict resolution, honest. We have a responsi- an open minded commitment similar skills and reaching consensus, listening, bility to create balance and be which grows from individual techniques to help identifying/admitting source of good mind. peace and balance and being parties find their of conflict, communicate, The Peacemaking system is of a good mind to problem own solutions everyone has a voice, accept- a process in which one makes solving and compromise. through consensus ing responsibility, method, a commitment to resolving Peacemaking achieves con- rather than litiga- empowerment, safe place, cre- conflict by actively being sensus through our responsi- tion. Peacemaking ating balance, solutions, sup- responsible in reaching a bility of empathic listening is characterized as port. compromise. To insure a bal- and cultivating consensus by having more tribal- Rezolution anced good mind, every voice respecting everyone’s voice ly specific cultural Empowerment, cleansing is heard. We are open minded and honesty. elements in the of emotions, solutions, every- in reaching a consensus by Peacemaking is a process process and is suc- Submitted Photo courtesy of Mary Adams one has a voice, open minded, listening empathetically with that uses respect, honesty and cessfully used when Front row, left to right: Janice Mc Lester, Lois Powless, communicate, strengthening respect and speaking honest- being of one mind to reach the parties respect Winnifred Thomas. Back row, left to right; Leland Wigg - relationships, be of a good ly. In doing so we are empow- consensus in problem-solv- those cultural ele- Ninham, Gerald Cornelius, Robert Christjohn and Jim mind, consensus, carry thru & ering ourselves and beginning ing, with open-mindedness, ments. Martin. They have recently completed mediation training. enforce resolution, conflict the journey to individual commitment, and balance resolution, support, safe peace. through compromise we place, being true to commit- Peacemaking (PM) is a reach conflict resolution. ment, acceptance, compro- process to solve problems Everyone has a voice-every- mise, commitment to peace- based on being of a good one listens with empathy-and keeping, responsibility, mind, showing respect for accept the need for balance in healthy beginning, consensus, yourself and others. The all things within creation. upholding balance. process requires being open- Fifteen (15) of these words minded, using empathic lis- Peacemaking Poetry or phrases were selected to tening, compromise, honesty, Peacemaking create a Peacemaking state- & accepting responsibility for All of one mind. ment and are as follows: your behavior. In PM every- Committed for all to see 1) Starting with individual one has a voice to restore bal- never ending hope peace, ance with one’s self, family, Peacemaking 2) Respect, community and Nation. Given to all 3) Be of a good mind, Peacemaking through con- Peacemaking a life 4) Responsibility, sensus, empathic listening, of healing 5) Open-minded compromise, commitment, sharing with all for all 6) Honesty sharing individual peace, by love means commitment 7) Compromise problem solving insures Kanikuliyo 8) Problem solving everyone has a voice and Generations 9) Empathetic listening responsibility for effective Future 10) Safe place conflict resolution. Peacemaking 11) Creating balance We as peacemakers, being Earth, rich, soil, emerge 12) Conflict resolution of good mind, are committed SK^NA, speaks, 13) Being true to commitment to a process of problem solv- reverberates 14) Consensus ing, conflict resolution and Listen, eyes, open, peace 15) Empowerment finding a desired honest, Heart beat, blood Each of the participants healthy balance for all. flows, pulse created a statement of what Through this empowerment Heart beat, river flows, Peacemaking is. Below are process we will show respect grass grows the statements. to each individual, use Speak truth, honor words, To enhance the true being empathic listening, consensus lies. 6A (Y@=yahk) June 22, 2006 Kalihwisaks LegislaLegislatitivvee ReRevievieww Chairman’s Corner... dren over the course of any tion are also a priority of the working on their Masters child make craft items partic- gram, Oneida has a world given school year. program. Currently, twelve Degrees starting this fall. ular to the tribal culture and at class facility with world class The Oneida Head Start pro- staff have Associate Degrees, Another focus of the Head the same time they learn the staff, and this is reflecting in gram continues to support seven have Bachelors Start program is the Oneida language. Further, reports on the success of our children. inventive ways to continuous- Degrees and there is one staff Language. Audio tapes and the mandatory grant compli- I extend my sincerest ly increase parental involve- member with a Master’s pronunciation guides are sent ance achievement testing for appreciated to the program, ment. One such initiative Degree. Five of the employ- home to provide parents with four-year-olds in Head Start, keep up the great work! includes the “Fathers’ ees with Associate Degrees the lessons their child is indicate a majority of our Advisory Group” which has are working toward complet- learning. Also, the language children are above the nation- Yaw^ko operated over the past two ing a Bachelors Degree. Two instructor has started a crafts al averages. years and has involved 95 staff members in the Early club. Parents may attend the It was made apparent on Gerald L. Danforth, fathers with the offered pro- Intervention Program will be crafts night and help their my visit to the Head Start pro- Chairman grams and their children’s development. Head Start has also implemented an Out- Chairman Reach program for incarcerat- Legislative Update ed parents. Oneida has Gerald Danforth received many letters from Sakoli: at a much higher We have and etched in stone for everyone Greetings! those parents, thanking level than previ- will continue to to see for more than 500 Oneida for keeping them Land Claims has come to ously thought. encourage DNR years. This venue not only The Oneida Head Start pro- involved in the lives of their the forefront once again. The The Tribe wants and EPA to recognizes Oneida, but also gram spans more than four children. Another essential plan is to introduce a bill to to ensure the assist the paper adds a different tourism decades, and has a formidable program which has been revi- the New York Legislature clean up of the companies to attraction to Northeast history of serving Oneida talized in Head Start is the that will finally settle the Fox River con- find the appro- Wisconsin. All of the statues children and parents. In May, Early Intervention Program. Oneida Land Claims. With tinues on; how- priate site that is will be located on Lombardi I had the opportunity to learn This program services all trib- the support of the Governor ever, we do not capable of han- Avenue between Oneida more about Head Start’s al children who have disabili- on this bill, our next step believe taking dling these tox- Street and Ashland Avenue impressive history through ties. Last year, 150 children would be to gain congres- the toxins from ins. on Green Bay’s west side. A my visit to the facility located have been screened for dis- sional support in one location to On a more groundbreaking for the first in the Three Sisters neighbor- abilities and more than sixty Washington, D.C. which is another, that is positive note, the statue will be held on June hood. children are currently receiv- the final action to bring this not capable of Tribe has been 20, 2006. I truly appreciate The Head Start program is ing assistance. In the coming Councilwoman seven generational issue to holding the Trish King working with the creativity, forethought, funded through two govern- year, the Early Intervention closure. The bill being pur- waste, is accept- local businesses mental sources. The U.S. Program anticipates engaging dedication and determina- sued is based on the terms able. Through diligent on other tourism initiatives. tion, put into this project by Federal Government provides a speech therapist, an occupa- authorized by the General research, our staff has identi- We participated in the $832,000.00 per year and the tional therapist, an Sandi Campbell, Project Tribal Council in December, fied that the request for International Bay Fest on Originator and her daughter State of Wisconsin provides Exceptional Educational ‘04, and we expect these “modification” approval of June 9th by sponsoring a $77,250.00. Both funding Needs Teacher, a mental Corrie McLain Campbell, the terms to be the terms that will the Fort James Sludge “Boat Parade.” The Festival Artist. I would also like to sources are critical to provid- health specialist and a nurse. Lagoons is more than just a was located on the east and ultimately prevail. By the thank them for inviting us to ing for the needs of 123 chil- Staff training and educa- time this article comes to modification request. It is an west sides of the Fox River, join them with this phenome- print, we could have full actual remodel and expan- and the parade of boats start- nal economic opportunity. determination one way or the sion. The Fort James/ ed off the festivities. There The Business Committee Treasurer’s Report other. Georgia Pacific sludge were 17 cruiser boats partici- Our Chief of Staff, lagoons were originally con- pating that were all decorated is scheduled to temporarily Greetings, part or all of the Environmental Department structed to hold the waste and lit up. An idea that relocate their offices to 2640 National and Legal Department staff created from the paper-mak- attracted many people, to West Point Road in Green FY 2006 Balanced have been working diligently ing process. Therefore, Fort watch and vote for the best Bay during the 1st week of Scorecard (see with the Business Committee Howard should be required decorated boat. I’m told that July. This move is happening Budget to allow for refurbishing and The FY2006 below for more on the issues of toxic waste to follow the appropriate this kind of parade has not detail informa- being disposed of at the Fort rules and regulations set by happened since the 70's. We asbestos removal on the 2nd Budget Meeting floor of the Norbert Hill for General tion). Due to the James/Georgia Pacific sludge the Federal EPA and State are chiming in with a newly delays with the lagoons. This waste was pro- DNR, which would clearly revised tourism initiative to Center. All of our phone Tribal Council numbers will remain the consideration balanced score- duced by the old paper mills make the sludge lagoon inel- attract tourists to the down- card process and along the Fox River. The igible for this type of waste. town area. same, and several announce- was held on ments about this move will Saturday, July the need for paper companies were sued The Tribe is requesting both Another promising venue be made. 23, 2005. communication for monetary damages and agencies to make their deci- for Oneida recognition and As progress is made on However, due to and input in this were required to clean up the sions based on the legalities local tourism, is the “Oneida any of these issues important a lack of quorum, Treasurer process, it was waste. They have been of this request and not just Walk of Legends.” This is a issues, the Business the Business Mercie Danforth determined that dredging up the sediment at pass it off as a simple modifi- venture of twenty-four 12 Committee the budget the bottom of the river and, cation rule. We stand beside foot statues that recognizes Committee will keep you approved the FY2006 Budget process could not be delayed on one occasion, disposed of other municipal leaders, Oneida’s role in the history informed. Please watch for at the August 10, 2005 any further. it in the Fort James sludge community representatives of the Green Bay Packers, as future mailings, e-mails, arti- Special Meeting. Balanced Scorecard lagoon. However, the level and local residents of this well as Packer legends. Part cles, and community meet- As of the close of May The Balanced Scorecard of PCB’s and other toxins area in opposition to allow- of Oneida’s traditions and ings on these topics. 2006, the organization is per- was approved in April and we have recently been identified ing toxic waste at this site. history will literally be forming better than budget. A now have a National financial analyst team has Balanced Scorecard. This has been a busy time past several Military the plan is a defined benefit been working with the areas Cascading is part of the next of the year, I would like to months. Aurora Service plan or a defined contribu- that are outside variance steps. Cascading of the share some follow-up infor- Corporate Employee tion plan. guidelines will continue to Balanced Scorecard involves mation with the Oneida peo- Headquarters is Protection The USERRA law submit detailed information the Division, Business Unit ple. enthusiastic Act appears to cover persons in regard to their variances and Departments aligning to Please note the State of the about this rela- I have who serve, voluntarily or and how they will impact the the National Scorecard. The Oneida Nation Address has tionship, but requested that involuntarily, in the Army, budget at the end of the fiscal Business Committee will be been set for Thursday, July working with the the Military Navy, Marine Corps, Air year. one of the first areas to go 20, 2006 at the Radisson corporate level is Service Force, Coast Guard, Public FY 2007 Budget through the cascading process hotel. time consuming. Employee Health Service commis- The Aurora sioned corps and in the The FY2007 budget with the Division areas fol- Protection Act , Norbert Hill Center corporate attor- reserve components of those process is underway and lowing shortly after. We look be added to the Renovation ney and risk services. USERRA also information has been commu- forward to sharing our score- Legislative The Norbert Hill Center manager have applies to persons serving in nicated to the business units card with you after it is com- Councilman Operating Renovation of the 2rd floor some concerns the Army National Guard on the overall timeline. The pleted. Vince DelaRosa Committees will cause our office to be that the Tribe is and the Air National Guard. business units entered all of Community active file list. relocated starting July 5th. in the process of addressing. At this point, I could not their information into the Information From time to time, the The 2nd floor of the Norbert Neither the Tribe nor Aurora find any codified tribal law financial system by June 6th. The Oneida Pow-Wow is Oneida Tribe's employees, Hill Center will be relocating see these concerns as a major which addresses these mat- The consolidation and recon- scheduled for June 30th who serve in the U.S. to the Social Services issue that would possibly ters. Accordingly, this sum- ciliation process were con- through July 2nd and will be Military, can be called into Building due to these renova- stop the process. mer I will work on this pro- ducted the week of June 12th. held at the Norbert Hill active duty. With the most tions. The renovations that After contract language ject to ensure that we ade- During the week of June 12th, Center grounds. I hope every- recent conflict in Iraq, that are scheduled to take place has been worked out and quately protect our tribal the divisions had an opportu- one has the opportunity to has occurred. The activation include; asbestos removal; agreed to, Aurora has said employee's employment nity to meet with the budget attend. The 4th Annual of military reservists converting the current low that they would like this pro- rights as they carry out their review team and General Oneida Days will commence requires us to consider the pressure steam heater to a hot posal to go before the military service obligation to Managers of the organization on June 23rd through July impact of the Uniformed water boiler; central air will Pharmacy Examining Board the United States. I'm also to present their budget 2nd and consist of a variety of Services Employment and be added which will enable for review. Once again nei- going to ensure that we have requests and explain any vari- events located throughout the Re-employment Rights Act each office air to be indepen- ther we nor Aurora foresee codified law which offers a ances compared to spending community. of 1994 (USERRA). dently controlled; plastered any problems here at all. definitive level of job securi- in FY06. The budget review I hope everyone has a safe USERRA prohibits ceilings will be replaced by Dependent on scheduling ty and guaranteed protec- team will now consolidate all and enjoyable holiday week- employment discrimination suspended ceilings and new and availability of Aurora tions for our military service of the information and start end! Your comments and against employees who are carpeting will be added. staff, this would occur in persons. the reconciliation and balanc- questions are always encour- on military service leave and September 18th, is the target either June or July. Councilman Ed Delgado ing process of the FY2007 aged and most welcome. We guarantees re-employment date for the Business After the Pharmacy will serve as a co-sponsor to budget. can not continue to improve to those returning from mili- Committee to return to the Examining Board review the this Military Service The FY2007 Budget without your input. Please tary leave. Moreover, Norbert Hill Center. Tribe will be ready to imple- Employee Protection Act Meeting for General Tribal feel free to contact any of the USERRA provides up to 18 ment the plan immediately. bill. Thanks for your sup- Council review is tentatively Business Committee months of Milwaukee Pharmacy The Deliveries to Aurora port. scheduled for August 26, Members at (920) 869-4364, continuing health-care Status Pharmacy would be once per 2006. The timing for this or toll free 1-800-236-2214. coverage. Also, pension- The Oneida Tribe is nego- week, Tribal members could years budget process was plan benefits are suppose to See Page 7A tiating with an Aurora phar- pick up their prescriptions accrued during military ser- originally placed on hold in Yaw^ko macy, and has been for the anytime Aurora is open. vice, regardless of whether Councilman DelaRosa anticipation to incorporate Mercie L. Danforth Kalihwisaks June 22, 2006 (Tsya=t@k) 7A OOneidaneida FFamilyamily FFitneitnessss

Oneida Family Fitness Hours: Fitness Members M-T-W-TH-F: 5:30AM–8:30PM for the month of Saturday: 7AM–2:00PM 490-3730 June 2006… FFamily FFitness HHighlights For more information call Joan has been a Oneida Family Fitness Employee member of Oneida Meet Ryan Waterstreet Norbert Hill Center Family Ryan Photo by Oneida Fitness Waterstreet is a Family Fitness for about graduate of the Ryan four University of Waterstreet Pond Rules years. Wisconsin She has Joan Calabaza comes from By Jessica Mettler and 5. No pushing, fighting, guards whom are on Oshkosh. He recently made a commitment Door County dunking, wrestling, or graduated with an Elaena Duffy duty. to exercise in order to help and graduat- horseplay allowed at Exercise The Norbert Hill Center 17. Hanging on to floats lower her blood pressure. ed from UW- any time, including Physiology/ Pond opened on June 17. About six months ago, Joan standing or sitting on and lifelines is prohib- Health Promotion Oshkosh. He Pond hours are was put on blood pressure another persons shoul- ited. degree. Ryan looks forward Wednesdays through medication, but she is deter- der’s or throwing of comes to us from to working Sundays from 11:30am 18. Absolutely no rock or mined to get off the medica- another person. Door County, with people at until 6:30pm. Bring your sand throwing will be tion because it does not make 6. No boats, sailboats, Wisconsin where the center to family and friends down for her feel very good. This surfboards, or personal allowed. he served as the help improve some fun in the sun! But “wake up call” has helped her water crafts allowed in 19. Swim wear must not Aquatics and remember, there are a few to get going again to keep their athletic the pond area except be excessively large, Fitness Director rules that all patrons must from being lazy and over- abilities. during class instruction. for the YMCA in follow. We have included become overly heavy weight. 7. Floatation devices are Fish Creek. Ryan is very excit- ning track, the rules just in case any- when wet, or restrict a Since exercising on a regu- allowed, but no inflata- ed to become part of such a playing a game of basketball, one has any questions lar basis again, Joan has been bles (Air mattresses, person’s ability to talented team here at Oneida playing softball or whatever, it about what is and isn’t able to lower her blood pres- inner tubes, water swim. Lifeguards may Family Fitness. The most is hard for him to turn down a allowed at the Norbert Hill sure, reduce her medication, wings, etc.) With the important thing to Ryan is that challenge. Ryan is always Center Pond. See you this determine some cloth- and lower her weight so her exception of the infant everyone has a productive, willing to take time out and Summer... ing unsuitable for clothes fit better. These inner tube with an safe experience here at the join in on a game if he’s not accomplishments were made 1. Swim only when a life- attached seat. safety reasons. Center. too busy, so feel free to ask possible by walking on the guard is on duty. 8. Absolutely No Diving! 20. Pond will be closed Ryan will be involved in a him. Ryan also likes to help track and treadmill, along young athletes learn about the 2. Obey and respect life- 9. No food or beverages when rain, lighting, or number of duties here at the guard instructions at all with riding the bike, on a reg- importance of discipline with- allowed beyond picnic thunder is present or ular basis. Fitness Center, which include times. in their sport and respect of area except water in Joan enjoys exercising at fitness assessments, personal 3. Swim only in designat- if the air temperature their sport. If you are willing plastic containers. No Oneida Family Fitness training, teaching a variety of ed areas. is less than 65 to take a challenge, Ryan glass or cans allowed. because the staff is friendly classes, and orientations. 4. Children under 12 degrees. (Children would love to help you devel- Please be selective of and knows her name. Besides Another duty of Ryan’s will be years must be super- op into a great athlete. So your food/beverage must have a ride working out at Oneida Family to make sure that all of his vised by a guardian, come into the Center and set items; food attracts home in the event of Fitness, Joan likes to walk, clients get the personal atten- who is at least 18 years up an appointment with him. wasps and ants. read, watch the ‘Lifetime’ tion that they need to succeed. or older and is located pond closing.) Ryan loves working with peo- If anyone ever has any 10. No alcohol, tobacco, channel on television, play inside the fenced in 21. Lifeguards reserve the ple of all ages and encourages questions or concerns or just or drug use allowed. bingo, spend time with her area, at all times. everyone to come in and make wants to get started on a pro- 11. No fishing allowed. right to revoke swim- daughter, Cheyanne, and visit Children under 6 years fitness a part of their lives. gram come in and see Ryan so 12. Climbing on Lifeguard ming privileges if with the Doxtator family. must be accompanied Ryan loves to stay in shape that he can get you started on stand, trees and fence patron has inefficient Lastly, Joan’s advice for the right track for success. by an adult in the water is prohibited. by exercising. Whether its run- swimming skills, or in changing your lifestyle habits within arm length 13. Lifeguard equipment is this: “Exercise for yourself- Oneida Family Fitness Staff unless the child is a is for use of autho- the case of rule viola- no one can do it for you!” Michelle Mielke...... …...... ………Fitness Center Director strong swimmer as rized staff only. tions. Todd Shelto...………..….……..Fitness Center Assistant Director determined by the life- 14. No pets or animals in 22. Walking beyond the Mark guards, then the child fenced areas. has been a Lori Bembnister…….....……….………..Fitness Specialist Lead beach front of the Ryan Engel...... ………....…….………..Fitness Specialist Lead does not need to be 15. The use of profanity is member David Beiser...... …....…….……………..Fitness Specialist within arms length of prohibited. pond is prohibited to of Oneida Eric Frantz...... …...…….……………..Fitness Specialist the guardian. 16. No visiting with life- the public. Family Tina Jacobsen...... …....…….……………..Fitness Specialist Fitness Jason Manders...... …....…….……………..Fitness Specialist for about Stefanie Richter...... …....…….……………..Fitness Specialist four Kevin Schoenebeck...... ……..……Martial Arts Coordinator Teen weight training offered years. Adam Brown...... ….………Martial Arts Instructor By Jason Manders fittest of athletes. Oneida ways to exercise. Oneida Mark Powless Mark has Maureen Cisler...... ………..…...... Administrative Assistant Fitness Specialist Family Fitness has some- Family Fitness offers four always enjoyed sports and Martina Frechette...... ……...... …Administrative Assistant Exercise programs at Teresa Holschuh-Sieja....…...... Aquatics Trainer/Supervisor thing for everyone, including separate exercise areas exercise. This fact has helped Oneida Family Fitness are Nicole Cooley...... …...... ………Lifeguard teens. including free weight, ham- Mark to maintain a healthy Orrie Kreuscher...... …...... ……Lifeguard designed for every member Teen training is designed mer strength, nautilus, and lifestyle throughout his life. Teresa Roth...... …...... ………Lifeguard of the family. The aquatic to give young adults the cardiovascular rooms. Each Since exercise and overall health are important to him, The Oneida Family Fitness (OFF) staff is here to serve you! department offers swim chance to utilize all exercise room offers a unique experi- lessons for toddlers and Ease he is motivated to teach his If you haven’t been to the Fitness Center lately, please stop in equipment offered at Oneida ence that allows for varied Those Aches for elders while son the importance of this and get acquainted with the staff! The office is located at: Family Fitness as they learn training. 2640 West Point • Green Bay, WI Phone: (920) 490-3730. boot camp and cardio kick- same lifestyle. safe and fun ways to work- Teen training at Oneida Mark’s proximity to the Look for o.f.f. highlights once a month in the Kali. boxing will challenge the out. From treadmills to arc Family fitness is a great place facility from work allows him trainers and nautilus equip- to kick start exercise routines to complete his workouts dur- From Page 6/Councilman DelaRosa ment to free weights, teens while learning how to use ing his lunch break. For the most part, he enjoys playing are given supervised training new and challenging equip- If you have any questions, 200,000 cubic yards of sedi- basketball and lifting weights. sessions with knowledgeable ment. The knowledgeable please feel free to contact my ment dredged from the Fox 1.) The GBACC supports that Mark enjoys exercising at and professional staff. This is staff at Oneida Family office. River subject to a determina- the consent decree be Fitness welcome all teens to Oneida Family Fitness a group fitness class designed because of the convenience, PCB Update tion by the Wisconsin modified to consider the give us a try. I attended a special meet- Department of Natural Town of Holland site as with teens in mind. Classes friendly staff, different exer- ing at the Green Bay Area Resources that the operation the more suitable site for are offered on Monday and cise options, and friends that Chamber of Commerce will be protective of human land filling river sedi- Wednesday evenings starting exercise there as well. (GBACC) on June 12 regard- health and the environment." ments. at 7:00pm. Each session will Besides working out at Oneida Family Fitness, Mark ing PCB. At the end of the meeting 2.) The GBACC supports that target a different muscle At the meeting the we took-up the central issues the hottest dredging spots enjoys spending time with his Executive Board of the and those were, what is the (200,000 cubic yards) be group, so classes are always family. GBACC and many regular best approach to remove the sent out of the State of new and informative. With so Finally, Mark’s advice for GBACC member's discussed hot spots of PCB pollution Wisconsin to the Wayne much to offer, teens won’t changing your lifestyle habits a position statement which from the Fox River short-term County facility in Detroit, soon get bored with their is this: “In order for exercise was passed by the GBACC and where should this toxic Michigan. exercise. to make a difference, it must Public Policy Council. This waste be stored long-term? 3.) The GBACC will ulti- The variety of exercise be consistent! It begins with a position statement was being I made it clear that we did mately support the assess- equipment will allow teens to commitment to having a posi- considered for adoption not support the Green Bay ment and decision by the tive attitude each and every explore new and exciting (6/12) by the whole GBACC site because it was not DNR and the EPA as this day!” as its official position. designed for those types of process moves forward. I was at the meeting to toxins nor were the storage For the Best in oppose the position statement methods proven to be safe. The position above is based 34th Annual Pow-wow that is listed below and to try We also discussed other tech- on my notes, as soon as I get Native American The Oneida Pow-wow Committee is in need of and find and alternative posi- nical considerations, thank- the written position from the tion statement that would not fully the GBACC agreed with GBACC, I'll place that in my Music volunteer's for June 30, July 1 & 2, 2006. harm our interest. my position on behalf of the upcoming article. Volunteers are needed for: The position statement that Oneida Tribe. In my next article I will Tune in to… was considered this morning Accordingly, the position write about an exciting • Parking Attendants • Cart Drivers was: of the Green Bay Area Preventative Health Bill that Kalihwiyose "The Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce's I've authored. • Clean Up Crew Chamber of Commerce sup- Public Policy Council was Thanks for your attention If you are interested please contact Donna, Maureen, or WPNE 89.3 Tonya at 920-496-7897. The Pow-wow Committee will ports the application of rejected at the meeting by the to this update. If my office on your FM dial… Georgia-Pacific Corporation GBACC Executive can be of any assistance to need your name and phone number. All volunteers will to construct a new cell at its Committee. Likewise, the you or your family, please Thursdays receive a free weekend pass and pow-wow T-shirt. Your west side landfill for the dis- alternative position that was free to contact me at 920-869- 10:00PM to midnight assistance will be greatly appreciated. posal of approximately supported is listed below: 4469. 8A (Téklu) June 22, 2006 Kalihwisaks SportsSports West De Pere falls short in quest for Championship Legendary PGA player AP Writer Division 2 state baseball plished.” 8-6, in a semifinal game that Grand Chute, Wis championship. Portage won its first state didn't end until past 2 a.m. will be in Oneida Portage scored three runs in “That was our goal from the title in its first trip to the state Thursday morning. the fifth inning because of a beginning of the year on, to tournament. “I can't really use that as an Openings available all instructors teaching or critical error to beat West De win state,” reliever Trevin De Pere played roughly 11 excuse,” said De Pere manager leading golf programs, Pere 8-2 in Thursday's WIAA Kreier said. “We got it accom- hours after defeating Waupun, Sean Gibbons. “I don't know if for Jr. golf program Saturday, July 15, 06 at 9:00 a.m. for ALL golfers followed that really changed anything. Submitted by Conrad We very easily could have won by lunch and a round of golf King (the title game) and then said TBA. There is still room left for 'See, it doesn't matter.”' This is an event you can not the Jr. Golf Program of all West De Pere (18-8) com- afford to miss. Mr. Baird’s ages. We have a special guest mitted four errors. interest in our community conducting the 6–8-year-old The Phantoms rallied for stems from his belief that program this year. His name two runs in the top of the sixth there should be more Native is Butch Baird. Mr. Baird is a to pull to within 6-2, but 40-year veteran on the PGA American representation on Portage (20-4) answered with tour. Mr. Baird retired from the PGA tour. His focus is to another two runs to ice the the tour in 1999. He has assist our community to build game. played golf with Legends a solid foundation for our Matt Kabele got the win for such as Jack Nicholas, Arnold youth to assist in reaching Portage, striking out five bat- Palmer, Lee Trevino etc . . . their fullest potential. ters over six innings. Sean He has also been instructed There will be NO FEE Luedeman and Devin Bressers by the great David Leadbetter. required to attend either of the had two hits each, with Tyler In addition to the 6–8 year- clinics. Food will be provid- Feucht adding two RBI for the old program, Mr. Baird will ed. All Clinics will be held at Warriors. be conducting a number of the Hidden Valley Driving Matt Doxtator took the loss clinics. Friday, July 14, 06 at Range. If you have any ques- for West De Pere, allowing Kali photo/Steve Gandy 10:00am for youth of all ages, tions, please don’t hesitate to three earned runs over four West De Pere’s, Matt Doxtator, attempts a pick-off throw to first base in the Friday evening at 5:00pm for call Conrad at 920-869-1088. second inning. Doxtator was the starting pitcher for the Phantoms in their 8- innings. 2 loss to Portage in the finals of the WIAA Spring Baseball Championship. Little League Baseball off to good start By Kyle Casper Marquis Hines with 2 hits for Warriors and TJ McNaughton Team Oneida results of Bellin Run Sports & Fitness Specialist the Hawks and TJ had 2 hits for the Heaters. Oneida Recreation Department McNaughton doubled for the Hawks 7, Wildcats 1 The 2006 Little League Heaters. John Powless had 2 hits for Baseball season began 3 Warriors 7, Wildcats 2 the Hawks while Gerrid weeks ago and already has Jo Jo Santiago scored 2 Danforth had 2 hits for the produced some very enter- runs for the Warriors while Wildcats. taining games. The kids are Marcus Tucker had 2 hits for June 13th games: progressing very nicely and the Wildcats. Warriors 12, Wildcats 0 continue to improve each June 6th games: Jo Jo Santiago, Trent time they take the field. Here Wildcats 10, Heaters 7 Jourdan, and Josh Smith all are the results thus far: Marcus Tucker, Jianna Hill, had 2 hits for the Warriors May 30th games: and Gerrid Danforth each with Gerrid Danforth and Hawks 14, Wildcats 2 Leading hitters were John scored 2 runs for the Wildcats Devin Little collecting hits Powless with 2 hits for the while Sandy Cohen and for the Wildcats. Hawks and Gerrid Danforth Tre’Lonnie King each scored Hawks 17, Heaters 4 with a double for the twice for the Heaters. Patton Wille and John Wildcats. Hawks 3, Warriors 1 Powless each had 3 hits and Warriors 19, Heaters 1 Devon Skenandore had 3 scored 3 runs each while Leading hitters were hits and combined with John Victor King collected a hit for Kali photo/Dawn Walschinski Powless to strike out 13 bat- the Heaters. Left: Sid White sports an Rodney Denny and Trent Jourdan with 3 apiece for the ters. Rodney Denny scored Current Standings: award winning T-shirt Warriors while Victor King the Warriors run. WL through a sprinkler. scored a run for the Heaters. June 8th games: Hawks…………5 0 Top: Cathy Delgado has June 1st games: Warriors 11, Heaters 7 Warriors………4 1 fun while running. Hawks 12, Heaters 2 Rodney Denny and Josh Wildcats……….1 4 Leading hitters were Smith each had 2 hits for the Heaters………...0 5 Participants for each team By Eric Frantz This award division includes included employees and their Oneida Team Captain the six fastest times recorded friends and family members. Saturday June 10th marked by each team’s top three male Team Oneida finished in 8th the 30th Anniversary of the and top three female runners, Place out of 10 teams in the Bellin Run, and the second including the world class run- XL Company division, with year of the Bellin Run ner. Team Oneida finished in only 1.5% (90 people) of it’s Corporate Challenge! With 4th Place with an average total number of employees the help of the Oneida Casino time of 46 minutes and 14 participating. Marketing Staff, Oneida seconds. Team members For the second year in a Family Fitness Staff, and included were Chad row, no company won the team members, this is how Cornelius, Ryan Waterstreet, Bellin Corporate Challenge Team Oneida did: Dr. Michael Flood, Shannon Triple Crown. This award T-shirt Contest: Each com- Kohlbeck, Jessica Danforth, goes to a company that spon- pany designs it’s own T-shirt and our World Class Runner, sors the Bellin Run and wins to wear to show team unity. Elva Dryer. the T-shirt contest, Corporate Team Oneida finished in sec- Participation Division: This Timing Division, and ond place, with a shirt that award goes to the company Participation Division. With was beautifully designed by with the greatest percentage more participants, Team Garth Webster. of participation based on its Oneida could be next year’s Corporate Timing Division total number of employees. Triple Crown Winner. Skenandore competes in Belgium striking out four. Marian College of Fond du Invited by USA Intl’ After a two-day break from Lac and have come a long way Softball Team softball spending both days since an injury to my hand touring and sight seeing the almost ended my softball By Julia Skenandore USA team came back to play a career earlier this year. I Kali Intern double header against the fought hard to get back in the This past school year I was number one team in Belgium. game by mid-season finishing recruited by USA Athletes to We fell apart in the last inning, my senior year at 20-25 over- compete in Belgium. The which caused our first loss, 6- all. team consisted of talented and 3. Coming back athletic young ladies from all strong in the second over the U.S. Recruiters look game I went the dis- for new athletes each year and tance striking out five many times these athletes are batters with one invited on several trips to dif- unearned run. ferent countries to compete. It was a great expe- Last year I was invited to play rience to compete in Holland and Peru, but decid- with other cultures, ed to wait until my senior year but a big challenge to to go overseas for athletics. communicate with USA started off the opposing teams and Goodwill games with a win other people from against a team from Belgium. Europe. The last game Winning 12-3, I pitched the was an exciting 7-4 last three innings of the game win over Amsterdam, striking out five and giving up which would com- three hits. Coming back two plete the tournament days later with another win going 4-1 overall. against the same team 20-1 I I am a senior from Photo contributed by Julia Skenandore closed the last two innings Julia in top form. June 22, 2006 Section Two

Oneida rapper Buggin Malone wins NAMMY 4th Annual front of us. Pretty scary, we had to notes the personal influences of By Dawn Walschinski hide under an underpass.” he said. his mother and grandmother. Oneida Kalihwisaks He almost faced another storm “It’s twice as hard being a at the awards show. woman but being an Indian June 8th started with a tornado “During the (acceptance) woman, I had to watch(my moth- Days and ended with an Native speech, I forgot to announce my er) do it for us in the inner city, American Music Award wife, give her special thanks also, being we were pretty much poor. Oneida Art Show (NAMMY) for Best so I ran back out there and gave I had to watch her struggle, and her thanks. So that was the talk of yet she stayed strong, she raised June 23 to July 2 R&B/Rap/Hip Hop recording for Bear Paw Keepsakes Oneida rap artist Wayne ‘Buggin’ the night,” said Malone, us right.” Malone dedicated his award to Malone. “Everybody was like, ‘Oh yeah, 920-499-7875 you almost had a long ride his grandmother who was diag- “I can’t believe that I brought Fax 920-499-7885 home.’” nosed with cancer in November that award home, it was awe- Malone has been rapping for and given six months to live. H.O.G. (Harley Owners some,” said Malone during a twelve years and released his first “We’re going on seven months Group) Ride phone interview from his CD Birth of a Warrior three years here and she’s still givin’her, she’s Wisconsin Rapids home. ago which was also nominated for still strong,” he said, “It shows me June 23–25 Malone picked up the award a NAMMY but didn’t win. how strong Indian people are, you Gail Grissman for Spirit World at the NAMMY’s Malone draws on his experi- know, especially my grandmoth- 920-429-3297 8th annual awards show held at ence growing up in Milwaukee as er. She’s 85-years-old and she’s [email protected] the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel well as Native American political still has a strong will to live and and Casino in Hollywood, and social issues when writing his it’s powerful to see that.” Art on Artley (Art And Florida. songs. “I try to educate through Music samples and CD’s can Music Festival) But before Malone and his my music things that people did- be purchased at Malone’s website June 23–24 wife Amber could fly out for the n’t know and I try and bring it to www.bugginmalone.com Photo courtesy of Monica Boutwell show, they had to dodge a twister light for them.” he said. Also taking home a NAMMY Free Event Wayne “Buggin” Malone won a Native American in western Wisconsin. The rapper lists his musical was Wade Fernandez for Best Kim Siebers Music Award for Best R&B/Rap/Hip Hop recording “I actually seen the tornado influences as KRS-1, Public Male Artist for his recording Song 920-869-2210 for his CD Spirit World. touch down about 50,60 yards in Enemy and Kanye West and his of the Black Wolf. Family Picnic June 24 Glory Laflex 920-869-2448 5th Annual Oneida Farmer’s Market June 27 2-6 PM Across from Oneida Post Office Oneida Museum’s 10 th Annual Cultural Festival Museum Grounds W892 County Rd EE Cindy Reiter 920-869-2768 Fax 920-869-2959 [email protected] MVP’s 4 th Annual Coed Softball Tourney June 30–July2 Entry Fee $175 Geno Danforth 920-869-1362 34th Annual Oneida Powwow NHC Grounds Oneida Powwow Committee 920-496-7897 Admission Weekend Pass $10, Daily Pass $5, 60 and over & 10 and under FREE Dancers/Singers $5 Advance Weekend Passes Available at Retail Outlets $8 Annual Oneida Parade Theme “Jungle Jam” July 1 at 10:00 AM Tami or Tonya 920-496-7897 Fax 920-496-7893 Oneida Lake Informational Booth at Oneida Powwow Betsy Galbraith 920-496-5327 [email protected]

For additional Info contact: Lloyd E Powless Jr at 920-869-4517 • Fax 920-869-1610 [email protected] 2B (T#ken) June 22, 2006 Kalihwisaks EducaEducationtion Education Center to offer summer computer classes Presidential Recognition By Mike Mousseau Monday, July 3. This two- word processing for home or Introductory keyboarding CEC Computer Instructor session class provides those work, an introductory class training is also available The Oneida Nation who have little or no prior on Corel WordPerfect will using the award-winning Community Education computer experience with a begin on Wednesday, July 19. Mavis Beacon software. Center has announced its basic understanding of how There will be an introductory schedule of computer classes to use computers. A three- class on Microsoft Word Students can work at their for July. Classes are free for session class entitled beginning on Monday, July own pace to learn the basics tribal members and employ- "Introduction to Microsoft 24. Both these classes pro- of typing and using a com- ees, and held at the Center’s Windows XP" will be offered vide students with an under- puter keyboard. In addition to location at 2632 S. starting on Wednesday, July standing of the basics of classes, one-on-one training Packerland Drive. 5. using a computer typing let- In addition to introductory There will be an ters, reports, etc. and assistance is also avail- and advanced training in "Introduction to Microsoft Those who would like to able by appointment during Corel WordPerfect Office Internet Explorer" classes learn how to use computer regular business hours. and Microsoft Office soft- offered on Wednesday July spreadsheets can attend an The Oneida Nation ware, the Community 12. This two-hour classes introductory class on Corel Community Education Education Center also offers provides students with a Quattro Pro beginning on Photo courtesy of April Skenandore classes for those who are new basic understanding of how Monday, July 10, or on Center is open Monday thru Mariah Metoxen was recognized by the President to computers and would like to use Explorer to navigate Microsoft Excel also on, Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 of the United States and the U.S. Secretary of to learn more about how to the Internet, and how to find Monday, July 10. Also in p.m., and on Saturdays, from Education for outstanding student achievement use computers at home or information using search July, the Community 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more and hard work. The staff at Rock Ledge work. engines and other Internet Education Center will be Elementary School in Seymour presented Mariah information on computer Among the classes to be tools. There will also be an offering classes on Intuit with the Presidents Award for Educational offered in July are"Computer "Introduction to Digital QuickBooks, Microsoft classes, training or assis- Excellence. Mariah recently completed the fifth for Beginners" which is Cameras" class on July 7. PowerPoint, Microsoft tance, contact the Center at grade and is the daughter of April Skenandore. scheduled to begin on For those looking to learn Access, and Corel Paradox. 496-7860. St. Norbert Higher education reminders for students and prospects Oneida Nation High offers July Congratulations to all of school/program. of funds. 4:30 p.m. Monday through our graduating students!! All students must submit Students should keep in Friday. Phone numbers are School an official Oneida Higher touch. We need to know if campus Don’t forget to submit a copy 920-869-4033 or 800-236- of your final grades, and a Education academic plan for you change your name, 2214. All staff have voice Academic copy of your certificate or each semester/term. The aca- address or phone number. If tours diploma when available. demic advisor/counselor you change your school or mail, so you can leave a mes- Honors De Pere, WI – St. Norbert If you plan to attend from school must sign the your major. If you drop or sage. Or contact us through (GPA) Student Name Grade College is offering guided school for the 2006 fall term, plan, as well as the student. add credits. Don’t be shy our web site. Go to 4.000 Lauren Mills* 10 Any unsigned plans or for- about calling, especially if campus tours and giving stu- you should be completing www.oneidanation.org, then 3.953 Crystal Metoxen* 11 dents and their families a your application materials mat variations will be you have a problem or a 3.953 Shakira Stevens* 11 choose departments, then chance to meet with staff now. Students who take 6 returned to the student, question. 3.857 Yuntle>k@lau McLester*09 from the admissions and credits or more must com- which may result in a delay Office hours are 8 a.m. to higher education. 3.810 Robert (Frank) Clary* 10 3.810 Joslin Skenandore* 09 financial aid departments plete the Free Application for 3.761 Edward Metoxen• 11 during Wisconsin Private Federal Student Aid. All stu- Go to Harvard University for free 3.714 Raeanne Funmaker• 10 College Week Monday, July dents seeking funding Representatives from addition, Harvard will reduce Harvard more affordable for 3.667 Lenita Cornelius• 11 10, through Saturday, July through Oneida Higher Harvard University the contributions of families many students than public 3.571 Yoklot Cornelius• 11 15. 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Call low and middle income fami- H Summers stated that “there students, so if you are, or 3.429 Scott Lynk 12 College and visit classrooms, the higher ed office if you lies that was started in 2004. is no more important mission know of, an honor student 3.429 Virgil Stevens 12 residence halls, and other would like help with any of Beginning with the class for Harvard and higher educa- graduating from high school 3.381 Racheal Ninham 10 facilities with knowledgeable these forms. admitted for the fall 2006 tion than promoting equality soon, this could be a great 3.287 Amanda Skenandore 11 guides. Individual tours, New students, or students term, families with incomes of opportunity for all.” The opportunity. 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2005 - 2006 School Year in Review Track and Field Review by Earl Elm in this school is journalism. by Darrell Skenandore attempts to further improve ONHS junior and Thunderhawk your score, but if you don’t ONHS junior This is a fun class to be in if Times second semester editor This year was one of the they keep the best one of the you like to write but, if not, Track and Field is now over night. greatest school years I have take it anyway because the and has been over for about 2 ever had. The three people that broke teacher here is pretty funny. If weeks. But the T-Hawks There was a lot more to the records were Twyla experienced some record- here than at any other school you’re down in the dumps he Danforth in shot put, throw- I’ve been to. At my other will make you laugh. There breaking success at regionals ing 33 feet; Freddie schools, I just worked and are two teachers that could do that deserves some attention. Hernandez in shot put, throw- watched movies and every that and those teachers are At regionals three school ing 42 feet; and yours truly on couple of months we would records were broken, ONHS the triple jump, jumping 35 Gary Lancelle and Denis athletes made the finals and have a little party. feet. Freddie Hernandez and Gullickson. The great thing one ONHS track team mem- Over here though, it’s bet- Twyla Danforth both made about it is that you barely get ber qualified as a sectional ter because this school is like finals, but Twyla made sec- any homework in this class. finalist. a family school. Most of the tionals finishing in 3rd place. It’s class work and lots of Making finals means that people here, I’m related to. Kali photo/Dawn Walschinski I’d say that my jump was writing. Parents, if you send you finish in the top 8. To This was one of the best years Left to right: Scott Lynk, Jon House, Anthony qualify for sectionals, you “good” but everybody else of my life. your kid to Oneida have them Gutierrez and Amber Doxtater enjoy their graduation have to finish in top 4. If you had better jumps. One of my favorite classes take Journalism. ceremony held Friday, June 9th at the Radisson Inn. make finals, you get 3 more My first year in School Year at an End Poster Contest Winner by Joe Christjohn was fast for all that work get- ONHS junior ting done for all my classes. high school This school year was a fast Friday, the school year ends by Shaina Powless ried because you need a cer- one for me because it seems and I guess its going to be ONHS freshman (soon to be sopho- tain amount or credits to pass like the older I get the faster fun. There is going to be more) and all the harder work and time gets. I think that’s really some sports things going on Hello, I’m Shaina Powless things like that, instead of just weird. But this year was a like baseball and football, and I am a freshman at the getting all the work in and pretty darned fast one. hopefully, unless someone Oneida Nation High School. passing to the next grade. You I guess I had some fun this has to be a loser and stop the My first year in highschool actually have to work in high year, but I was also getting game. But I think nobody was easier than what I school! (Haha!) kind of sick of being here. will because most of the thought it would be. I had a There are a lot of cool I don’t really want to leave teachers here are really cool lot of fun getting to know all teachers here also, like two of school, too, because I don’t and they are really cool at the really have anything planned the new people around me. I the many favorites are Gary end of the year. Except some for this year except an art gained a lot in high school, Lancelle, the computer because they just like to keep camp I’m going to. I should the rules going until the very such as more responsibility, teacher, and Denis be better when I come back last minute of the school year. and I also noticed that I have Gullickson, the vice principal. from it. I’ll be a whole new I’m not going to say names ... become more mature since My experience in high school, artist. Well, hopefully. but, yeah, this school year 8th grade. for being my first year I real- Some say this year was was somewhat of a blast. When I was in 8th grade, I ly liked it. I have always liked really slow, but I thought it Well, kind of a blast. would think about high school, but now in high Submitted Photo/Cindy Thomas school, and I got kinda wor- school, it is even better! Travis Dessart-Cornelious, (above) is a gradu- Have a great ating Senior from the ONHS and won $100 gift card for his design. His design will assist in the The Omen Revisited summer! final design of the new Maple Sugar Camp that By Scott Lynk moments. is being designed by Chris Cornelius. ONHS senior This was the first movie The Omen is the best that I said was good in a while A Little Hazard! movie I have seen yet this and I don’t say that much. It Another Look at Every 15 Minutes year. was worth the $8.75 this time. By Luanne Funmaker knew to die in one of Following pretty close to The only bad thing that I ONHS sophomore these accidents. the original, in modern times, have to say is that the movie Some people like to run, The program began of course, The Omen is good does kind of get a little exercise, have class, or just go by the grim reaper movie overall. There are a lengthy at times. But even for a nice walk behind the quietly moving few gory scenes here and then they catch you off guard. Norbert Hill Center woods. through the school, there, and more than a few I give this movie a 3 or 3 _ That, however, is being pre- taking certain students not-supposed-to-be-funny- stars out of 5. vented because of a safety out of classes, one but-you-can’t-help-but-laugh issue. There happens to be a every 15 minutes, and makeshift bridge on the way soon the school popu- lation was very small. through the woods, as some Students were then of the young adults might escorted by the reaper know there is a simple short to the crash site. cut from the Norbert Hill Gary Lancelle, Center to Site I. But a bridge ONHS computer that was once there is now teacher, said, “ I didn’t gone, and someone has decid- know that some many Gay Marriage An Important ed to make this little bridge people in our school Issue? I Don’t Think So! out of planks of wood and were afraid to show fallen trees. Although it can Kali Photo/Steven Gandy emotion because when By Travis Dessart-Cornelius get someone from point A to Debbie Santiago plays “Dead at the Scene” in the “Every the crash site got ONHS senior 15 minutes” crash re-enactment. intense some of the stu- Just recently gay marriage has been in the news again, right point B, the fact that it is not around mid-term elections. Coincidence? I think NOT! safe poses an issue. I just by Darrell Skenandore, nity what such a car crash dents were laughing and telling jokes because It’s not that this story has caught my attention as in I care thought I would point this out ONHS junior and Thunderhawk would look like right there in about it. But it has caught my attention because it really makes Times second semester editor front of their own eyes. they were afraid to cry or due to the fact that the prob- Did you know that every show some kind of emotion.” me wonder how the heck politicians can get away with things lem has been brought up The students had a fake like this and the people that support these politicians don’t see 15 minutes somebody dies car crash that went very well I thought that his statement before and there was nothing what’s in front of their eyes. from an alcohol related car due to some great acting. was true. ONHS senior Jon If they really wanted to put a stop to gay marriage, I don’t done about it. So, if someone crash? The students in the crash re- House said, “when we had think it would be that hard. Bush partially got elected on this in this small community It’s true. And on Tuesday, enactment showed the other the re-enactment of the dri- topic and I don’t think he was short of supporters. But have you would feel obligated to May 30, some kids from students what it would look ving accident, I thought that really heard any news since the election about this issue? No, rebuild a sturdier, more reli- ONHS showed the commu touched a lot of people.” not really. like for some people they Why now? Why this year? Have they decided to resurface able bridge it would be grate- this stupid push to add to the constitution a ban on gays marry- fully appreciated. by Stakwas Danforth important it is to not drink ed were Debbie Santiago, ing? ONHS senior and drive. Although the Darrell Skenadore, Kemewin It’s because this year it’s the mid term elections. They need One school activity that I scene was not real, I think it Wheelock, Yuntle Mclester, a topic to sway voters and this one has done it before and they For the Best in Native thought was really outstand- really struck a lot of people Twyla Danforth, Eddie believe it will help again. I don’t think “marriage” means what it used to any- American Music ing this year was the activity because this could have hap- Metoxin, Rollie Christjohn some of the ONHS students and Winona Godfrey. These more. Not when you’ve got people marrying their two pet rab- Tune in to Kalihwiyose pened to anyone of them. bits and others marrying just for money. did on drunk driving. It took place outside in students played excellent “Til death do us part” obviously doesn’t hold true these WPNE 89.3 The “Every 15 minutes front of the highschool. roles in this scene and I think days, if it ever has. on your FM dial… someone dies from drunk OPD, Ryan’s Funeral Home, they did a great job trying to So why not let these people marry? In fact, I believe Thursdays driving” activity was very fire trucks and an ambulance prove the point to not drink gays would probably last longer in a marriage than normal cou- 10:00PM to midnight educational and got every- were involved in this event. and drive. ples. one’s attention as to how The students who participat- 4B (Kayé) June 22, 2006 Kalihwisaks HealtHealth/Enh/Environmentalvironmental You too can be growing power Super Blood Drive by Bill Ver Voort gardens and a aqua- GREEN BAY, WI (June from Prevea Health. All those OCIFS Coordinator culture and hydro- 2006) – Help save a life who attend will have a chance How long could you sur- ponic system. They before the 4th of July Holiday to add an autographed foot- vive without television, radio also have animals at by donating blood at this ball by Packers running back or your computer? Some peo- the facility which year’s Super Donor Day Ahman Green to their Packer ple would respond, “I would- include: worms, blood drive on July 3 from collection. Join the Red Cross n’t want to survive without fish, rabbits, bees, 7:30am-1:30pm. The blood for some summer fun and those things”, but realistically goats, chickens, drive will once again be held food provided by Papa Johns you could go the rest of your ducks and a turkey. at Shopko Hall in Green Bay. and Good Humor-Breyers. life without them. Now, how The director of The goal is to collect 300 Free parking is available in long could you survive with- Growing Power, pints of blood to ensure there front of Shopko Hall or in the out food and water? We ALL Will Allen, is work- is enough blood for those who parking lot on the east side of not only need food and water ing to get food into need it over the 4th of July the Don Hutson Center. on a daily basis, but we need the hands of people Holiday. Childcare is available at the GOOD food and water. That who have become “With all the people head- event while people donate. is what 37 community mem- disconnected from ing up north on vacation and All eligible donors, includ- bers experienced on Saturday, the land. The phi- other summer activities tak- ing high school and college June 10 at Growing Power in losophy behind the ing place this week, it’s diffi- students are encouraged to Milwaukee. organization is that cult to collect enough blood bring friends, family or co- At 8:10am the tour bus left most people don’t for patients over the July 4th workers to donate as well. the NHC with community know about good holiday,” said Dave Liethen, High school and college-aged members ranging from 5 - 85 quality food, how it Although we were only gone Submitted photos/Will Ver Donor Recruitment students account for about 15 years old. In less than 2 hours grows, where it comes from for several hours, the knowl- Voot Representative of the local percent of blood collections we were pulling into the park- and what makes good food edge and passion that we got Above: Will Allen takes Red Cross Blood Services during the school year, but ing lot of a facility like no good, and bad food bad. from Will Allen and Growing us fishing in his aquicul- Region. “It is important to less than one percent during other, and one that most of us When we were leaving Mr. Power, will hopefully stick ture tank. The 37 remember that just because it summer. have never even heard of Allen summed up his view, with us for a long time to Oneida community is a holiday week does not SUPER DONOR DAY before, Growing Power. “We’re not just growing food, come. If you ever get the members arrived at mean patients take a break BLOOD DONATION SITE Growing Power is a training were growing communities.” opportunity to visit Growing Growing Power in from needing blood.” ShopKo Hall facility that includes seven We arrived back at the Power don’t pass it up, you’ll Milwaukee on Saturday, New this year will be the 1901 S. Oneida Street large greenhouses, a kitchen, NHC in plenty of time to still learn that we all can benefit June 10. first 100 people in the door Monday, July 3: 7:30 a.m. indoor & outdoor training enjoy the beautiful weather. from the Power of Growing. will receive a special gift to 1:30 p.m. Farmers Market DNR opens “green” office in Howard by Bill Ver Voort at the Oneida Farmers GREEN BAY, Wis. – Lt. experts who serve the 16 ment.” project manager for Berners- OCIFS Coordinator Market, and you can use any Governor Barbara Lawton led counties in northeastern The guidelines of Doyle’s Schober added, “The focus on We are pleased to amount you want at one time dignitaries Monday cutting a Wisconsin. order apply to every aspect of the NER building was not as announce it is Farmers on anything the Market has to ribbon to officially open the In her remarks, Lt. the construction process, as much on gadgets, controls Market time again. What a offer. You can find the Market DNR’s new regional head- Governor Lawton stressed well as retrofitting existing and technology, but rather on great way to spend a nice Dollars at the following quarters building on Shawano Governor Doyle’s commit- state buildings. Lawton a design that integrated form summer day; buying fresh OCIFS locations (Oneida Avenue in the Village of ment to high environmental stressed that these “green” with efficient building sys- produce right from the Apple Orchard, Howard on Green Bay’s and energy efficiency stan- building standards will cut the tems to improve both human farmer, having a brat or a Tsyunhe’hkw^ Retail and the northeast side. dards. Lawton told an audi- costs of operating and main- performance and reduce ener- burger and taking a little time Food Distribution/Pantry). The DNR’s Northeast ence of citizens, state, county taining the state’s 6,300 gy consumption. This DNR to socialize with the people So, grab the kids and your Regional Headquarters and and village officials that buildings while conserving building demonstrates that around you. The Farmers Farmers Market Dollars and Service Center is Wisconsin’s “Governor Doyle’s executive energy, water, materials, and commercial office space can Market will start on Tuesday, come on down to another first “green” state office order of April 11 directs the land, and improving the be built economically and June 27th and run every great season of the Oneida building and has recently Department of health of state workers. She operate efficiently.” Tuesday throughout the sum- Farmers Market. Be sure to been awarded the Gold Administration to establish noted that “Once this effort is The designer and contrac- mer. It will start at 2pm and watch upcoming announce- LEEDTM Certification from standards to make sure that fully implemented it will save tors focused on five main run to 6pm. This will give ments for this year’s Farmers the U.S. Green Building our state buildings are a the state as much as 30 per- areas to realize the goal of those people that have to Market Bash. Council. LEED stands for model for the rest of the state cent on its energy bill, which creating a sustainable struc- work a chance to visit the The Oneida Falling Leaves Leadership in Energy and in energy conservation, and translates into more than $30 ture: making the best use of Market right after work. Due 4-H brat booth, will still be Environmental Design. save us millions in the million in annual savings for the building site; incorporat- to construction of the open to serve delicious burg- Completion of this building process.” Lawton added, Wisconsin taxpayers.” ing natural light; minimizing, Wastewater Treatment ers and brats during the marks a significant environ- “The state invested $70,000 Joining Lawton at the podi- reusing or recycling construc- Facility, the Farmers Market Farmers Market. This Market mental milestone in to improve the design of this um was DNR Secretary Scott tion waste; selecting appro- moved _ mile west of the is free of charge to any and all Wisconsin and is a demon- building, but it is estimated Hassett and Joe Dettlaff, priate materials to construct Hwy 54 Oneida One Stop in people who would like to sell stration of some of the envi- the improvements should President of the architectur- the building and outfit the the Oneida Business Park their products. If you are ronmentally friendly and save the state $500,000 over al/engineering firm of interior; and using smart ener- across from the Post Office. interested in selling your gar- cost-saving techniques and the next 20 years. Through Berners-Schober Associates, gy sources for efficient heat- The Oneida Community den products or other quality technologies available to the Governor’s Green Inc. which designed and over- ing and cooling. For exam- Integrated Food Systems products (eg. leather prod- architects and contractors Buildings Executive Order, saw construction of the build- ple, in the area of energy, the (OCIFS) Members are again ucts, wood products, paint- when designing and building the state will multiply these ing. Hassett said, “Everyone DNR building is the largest offering the Farmers Market ings, etc.) please contact today’s buildings. The build- savings as similar investments knows the DNR aims to pro- commercial customer in Dollars this year. This money either Jen Falck at 496-5336 ing houses the DNR regional are made in buildings tect and enhance the environ- northeast Wisconsin purchas- is as good as a regular dollar or Bill Ver Voort at 869-4530. managers and program throughout state govern- ment. In this project, the ing renewable energy through agency leads by example. Wisconsin Public Service’s The results equate to a build- Nature-Wise® program. ing that is easy on the envi- Visitors touring the building Open House at Ridgeview Plaza ronment, and that will be sav- viewed a monitor in the build- ing money for Wisconsin’s ing lobby displaying real- Business units at the Ridgeview Plaza sponsored an taxpayers for decades to time energy savings and Open House Friday afternoon, June 9th to educate come.” information about the build- the community on services, products and initiatives The $4.7 million, three- ing design. Recent calcula- story, 34,560 square-foot tions show the building is eas- that are taking place in each area. building became a catalyst for ily achieving goals of meeting The event attracted more than 200 people who developing sustainable state an Energy Star rating of 85 or enjoyed a healthy lunch of wild rice, corn soup and building guidelines for energy better. squash. standards, use of day lighting, The DNR’s Regional Visitors could participate in a scavenger hunt where and recycling. According to Headquarters building also they would tour plaza units such as Oneida Appeals Dettlaff, President of netted Berners-Schober Commission, Oneida Environmental Health and Berners-Schober Associates, Associates the first Safety, Oneida Environmental Resource Board, “ Our staff spent a lot of time Governor’s Award for Oneida Compliance Division and Tsyunhehkw< Retail collaborating with our State Sustainable Design and to fill out a form and win a prize. of Wisconsin clients to plan a Construction in 2005 in building that could operate in recognition of its exemplary a more environmentally sus- work on this pioneering state tainable way.” Ian Griffiths, office building.

Community Members needed… To serve on Lake Board Members will help guide the planning, design, and creation of a 20+-acre lake on the Reservation. The purpose of the Board is to Kali photos/Dawn Walschinski Top: Wetland Program Coordinator provide both a cultural and community per- Tony Kuchma helps Roberta Anderson spective for the project. Meetings will be fill out her scavanger hunt sheet. called during various phases of the project. Participants who completed the hunt were then entered in a drawing for If you are interested in becoming a mem- prizes. ber of this exciting team, please contact Right: More than 200 people enjoyed Betsy Galbraith in the Environmental music, food and tours of the Ridgeview Plaza Open House Friday, June 9th. Quality Department at 496-5327. Kalihwisaks June 22, 2006 (Wisk) 5B GoodGood NeNewsws

Steve and Sherry Steve on July 5 Alexis Lee Madrid If you have a birth announce- On her Three Dance Competitions ment, please send it to the Kalihwisaks Newspaper, PO It’s her 6th year of dance Box 365, Oneida WI 54155 or We’re so proud of you keep up the good work. call Yvonne Kaquatosh at (920) 869-4280 for more informa- “Thriller” “Cops” “The Beat GoesOn” tion. There is NO CHARGE Won Lightening Gold Won Gold Won Gold for birth announcements. Please include baby’s full (first, middle & last) name, parents (first & last), d.o.b., weight (lbs. & oz.), length, grandparents (maternal/pater- nal), siblings (names only). Also, if the baby was given an Indian name, please include the correct spelling and mean- ing. Also please include phone number where you can be reached during the day! Senaida Love you, From your family Cherisse Your families We love you!! Castaneda Senaida Cherisse Castaneda was born to proud parents Summer Margaret Margaret Love, Dad, Mom, Grampa, Gramma, & all your family Dawn Powless on July 9 on July 9 and Cesar Castaneda- 18th Hernandez at 10:03 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2006 at Aurora Our Precious Daughter Baycare Medical Center in Marissa Yvette Huff Spencer Metoxen Green Bay, WI. She was 6lbs, June 20th on receiving your Bob Bachhuber 4oz and 19 1/2 inches at birth. Bachelors Degree in Arts Congratulations on your Great Grandparents are and Science from Ohio recent graduation from Vera D. Wilson and Clifford University. Majoring in Lakeland College with a O. Powless. Maternal Psychology and double major in Computer Grandparent is Rochelle A. Criminology. We are Science and Business Powless. Paternal proud of you! Administration! Grandparents are Concio Castaneda Henriquez, and Olegaria Hernandez-Cruz. Senaida has one older sib- Love Grandma Marj and ling Seneth Robert John From your family ALL our Family Powless, age 4. We love you!!

Starting Sunday, March 5th, 2006… All Our Love, The Oneida Hymn Singers Parents: Patty and Steve Brandon Huff Brothers: Anthony on July 31 will be having singing practice and Brandon Nephew & every Sunday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM Nieces:B. Anthony, Letitia at the Oneida Parish Hall. and Mya Grandparents: Anyone interested in singing is welcome Keith & Mary Zurfluh of Milwaukee and Helen Huff Hymn Books for Sale. of Oneida, WI; Plus many From, Mom, Dad, Aunts, Uncles, cousins and I am very, very friends. Monty, Nanny, Papa Any Questions Call: and Uncle Jim proud of you!! God Bless You Ress Your Mother-In-Law Carol Cornelius at 920-833-9922 or Lois Powless at 920-833-7745 July events calender www.oneidanation.org Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Click on Departments (at the top). select Language 1pm. ing experience for the aspir- From your family “Tell your friends about Revitalization and then language lessons. Children and theis families ing naturalist. Experiments We love you!! our friends!” Junior Duck Stamp can learn about frogs and and mini-programs will fea- Traveling Art Display toads during Animal Stories ture plants, trees and animals. Reminder from the Enrollment Department July 1 through July 29 for Preschoolers. Sanctuary Pre-registration is required. Winners of the 2006 staff will read the short stories Cost is $30.00 per Green Bay resident or Friends member Wisconsin Federal Junior “Jump Frog Jump,” by Robert regarding…2006 Membership Distribution Kalan and “Hoppy the Toad,” and $45.00 per non-resident. Duck Stamp Art contest are by Jane Burton. After te sto- For more information call • Oneida members enrolled before February 28, 2006 and age 18 before on display at the Bay Beach ries, participants will partici- (920) 391-3671. September 1, 2006 are eligible. Eligible minors will have their payment placed Wildlife Sanctuary, located in a Trust Account. pate in a fun craft project. Master Hunters of the Sky: on the first floor of the of the Cost is $2.00 per resident or Live Birds of Prey Program • FY-2006 Membership Payment Forms were mailed on May 12, 2006 to Sanctuary’s Nature Center. Friends member and $3.00 Thursday, July 27 at 2pm each eligible tribal member who had an address on file. Throughout 2006, the art dis- per non-resident. Pre-regis- Learn about the majesticbirds play will travel to different tration is required by calling if prey in Wisconsin during • It is the responsibility of each tribal member to submit a completed/notarized Nature Centers throughout payment form to the Oneida Enrollment Department by the deadline identified (920) 391-3671. Master Hunters of the Sky at Wisconsin. Admission is free EACH PAYMENT YEAR. Nature Nuts Sprouts: the Sanctuary. Naturalist Kim to view the display. For more Enlightening Aspiring Dietrich will explain what • The deadline to submit an FY-2006 Membership Payment Form is close of information, call (920) 391- Naturalists makes these birds such great business on Friday, September 1, 2006. 3671. Monday through Thursday, hunters. Don’t forget to bring Animal Stories for July 17 to 20 from 9am to your camera. Weather permit- • Please contact the Oneida Enrollment Department for any check address, Preschoolers: Hipptiy Hop: 11:30am ting. No registration is income tax withholding request or name changes. Fun with Frogs and Toads Geared for children 9-12 required. For more informa- • The FY-2006 Membership Distribution will be mailed on MONDAY, Monday, July 3 at 10am and years old, Nature Nuts tion, call (920) 391-3671. OCTOBER 2, 2006. PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR DELIVERY. again Monday, July 17 at Sprouts offers hands-on train- Visit the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary web-site • No photocopied, faxed, or emailed forms will be accepted. 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If you have submitted a payment form and do not is…Wednesday receive a postcard receipt at the check address indicated on the payment form, contact the Message w/Photo: Message Only: June 28th, 2006 @ Oneida Enrollment Department at: (800) 571-9902 or (920) 869-2083. ˆ 1 col. @ $8.00 ˆ 1 column @ $3.00 4:30 P.M. with a The Oneida Enrollment Department is searching for members that have not claimed ˆ 2 col. @ $16.00 ˆ 2 column @ $6.00 PUBLISH DATE the FY-2005 Membership Payment. The deadline for claiming these payments is close ˆ 3 col. @ $24.00 ˆ 3 column @ $9.00 of…Friday, of business on Friday, September 1, 2006. Thank You. 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Board Board Legal Notice Vacancies Vacancies Notice Notice Legal Notice Oneida Housing Oneida Seven Project Description: members to hunt, hike, photo- Oneida Appeals payment arrangements, Authority (OHA): Generations Corporation: A draft environmental graph, gather and recreate. Commission please contact Diana One (1) Vacancy One (1) Vacancy assessment (EA) has been Alternatives: The PRE- Original Hearing Body Westcott, Accounting Qualifications: Qualifications: prepared regarding this pro- FERRED alternative will be Notice of judgements Department at (920) 490- 1. A board member may be a 1. All board members must posed action in compliance to construct a diverse wetland Granted 3556. If you have questions member or non-member of complex with uplands and on the process, feel free to have at least five (5) years with the Oneida Oneida Tribe of Indians of the Tribe. lowlands, pools, nesting contact the Clerk or experience in one (1) or Environmental Policy (2-13- Wisconsin vs Various 2. No person shall be barred islands and planting native Administrator, Oneida more of the following 93B) and National Individuals from serving on the Board vegetation. A large berm will Appeals Commission office at areas; real estate, commer- Environmental Policy Act A diligent attempt was made because he/she is a tenant be constructed in the south (920) 497-5800 cial development, business (NEPA). The draft EA con- to notify the following indi- or homebuyer in a housing ditch to retard water and management, risk manage- tains project information, viduals of claim(s) filed by project of the Authority allow for slow release. The ment, finance, tribal gov- affected environment, project the Oneida Tribe for judge- Setting Time and 3. Term of office will be ditched tributaries to the ernment or accounting. alternatives and consultation ment against them. Notices Notice to Creditors: remainder of term ending South Branch of the Suamico 2. The majority of the mem- letters. were returned by U.S. Post Request for information. June 10, 2009. River will be cleaned. This Comments were requested Office as unclaimed, Purpose: bers must be voting mem- restoration will increase the The following estates are from the US Fish and Wildlife unknown or no forwarding The Oneida Housing bers of the General Tribal size of the largest wooded being prepared for probate by Service regarding possible address. Authority shall be organized Council, the amount of wetland complex on the the Unites States Department impacts to threatened and March 2, 2006 and operated for the purposes: non-Oneida board mem- Oneida Reservation. Large of the Interior and/or the endangered species, and from Webster, Jacqueline Kay; 1.Remedying unsafe and bers will not exceed two blocks of contiguous habitat Oneida Tribe of Indians of the Oneida Cultural Heritage Cornelius, Gloria; unsanitary housing condi- (2). with travel corridors help to Wisconsin, Appeals Department about possible Skenandore, Eugene; tions that are injurious to 3. The term of office will be engender genetic diversity by Commission, Office of impacts to historic properties. Calkins-VanStraten, Kelley; the public health, safety and five (5) years with the allowing for larger species Hearings and Appeals. No significant impacts to Zielinski, Theresa; Doxtator, morals; exception of the non- populations access to distant All creditor claims must be these resources are anticipat- Tracy; Dallas, Linda; Migel, 2.Alleviating the acute short- Oneida board member who habitat blocks. filed on or before July 18, ed, and recommendations Rositta M. age of decent, safe and san- are limited to one (1) five The NO-ACTION alterna- 2006. from these sources will be April 13, 2006 itary dwellings for person of (5) year term. tive does not move the Tribe Alfred Gordon Hill followed. Butler, Mildred; Summers- low income; forward with its goal of DOB 05/06/1944 Deadline date for receipt of Need for Project: The former Cornelius, Julie; Doxtator, 3.Providing employment restoring wetlands or assist- DOD 12/24/1994 applications of 6/26/06. Linsmeyer property contains Dennis Sr.; Hill, Michelle; opportunities through the ing with preserving and Send all creditors’ claims and headwaters from the South Schuyler, Quinton; Salzman, construction, reconstruc- enhancing the Tribal culture. information relating to the dece- Branch of the Suamico River Thomas tion, improvement exten- For Rent No action would result in a dent to the following address: and from Trout Creek. Hearings were held on the sion, alteration or repair and Trailor For Rent continued degradation of the Tina L Figueroa Restoration of the proposed date stated, for all parties list- operation of low income Starting in July environment including sur- Probate Clerk wetland will have an overall ed, at the Commission office; dwellings. Call: 869-4620 or 869-1139 face and ground water Oneida Tribe of Indians of effect favorable for hydrolog- located at Ridgeview Plaza, Deadline date for receipt of ic, habitat and biochemical resources. A third alternative Wisconsin Division of Land applications of 6/26/06. was evaluated; to use the site Suite 1; 3759 W. Mason St.; Management Setting up a new business? functions in the area. Oneida WI 54155 It’s hassle-free and Recreational, cultural and for a proposed lake. This PO Box 365 For specific questions about Oneida WI 54155 easy with our help. educational values for the alternative is not well suited For Sale for the site due to location and this judgement, settlement or Dated 06/06/2006 Atty. Jim Lewis Oneida community will be Matching Sofa & Love Seat, enhanced from restoration of natural features of the site. Howard 434-2777 $350.00. Oval coffee table this wetland on the Oneida Comments & Availability: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE w/2 end tables, $125.00. FMI Reservation since both water- Interested parties can obtain Purpose: Amendment to the Oneida Small Business call 715.304.9037 or Selling Your Home of Land? copies of these documents It’s hassle-free and ways flow through extensive Project 2000 which would fix the interest rate charged to 920.544.0493 after 5 p.m. parts of the Oneida from the above address. easy with our help. Tribal members under the Oneida Small Business Project weekdays. Reservation. This project will Comments regarding the pro- 2000 at 5%. Atty. Jim Lewis posed action may also be sub- Sell your home, car, help to ensure that water qual- When: July 25, 2006 Howard 434-2777 ity in these two streams is mitted within 30 days of the Where: Our Lady of Charity (OLC) Chapel furniture etc... improved, allowing them to date of this NOA. Contact Time: 11:30AM Place a classified Divorce provide habitat for trout and Bill Koonz at (920) 495-5350 If you would like to obtain a copy of the above proposed law or For other sought after fish or write Oneida have any questions as to the public hearing process you may con- ad here. species. Tribal members will Environmental Quality tact Peril Huff at the Legislative Reference Office, via GroupWise Women benefit from this improved Department, PO Box 365, [email protected] Or call 1-800-236-2214 or 869-4376. Call 869–4277 Atty. Jim Lewis water quality when participat- Oneida, WI 54155 or Nick The Legislative Reference Office fax number is 1-920-869-4399. Today! Howard 434-2777 ing in recreational or other Domer, U.S. Army Corps of Copies of this law are also available on the LOC Website: downstream activities. In Engineers, Old Fort Square, www.on-loc.org. Got Scrap B&B Metals addition, this area of 524.9 211 North Broadway, Suite Metal? acres of breeding habitat for 211, Green Bay, WI 54303 or waterfowl and upland game (920) 448-2824 for additional PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE JUNE CUSTOMER will be available for Tribal information. Purpose: Pardons - A pardon is a formal and public act of ONEIDA APPEALS forgiveness of a crime. the pardon is available to tribal B&B Metals is purchasing ~APPRECIATION~ For the Best in members only and is effective within the Oneida Tribal the following scrap metals: COMMISSION employment system only. – Clean Appliances (Freon, Native American When: Monday, June 26, 2006 Capaciter and Mercury Switches B&B Metals is offering a Original Hearing Body Where: Business Committee Conference Room Removed) .06/LB delivered to free T–shirt to anyone Music Notice of Probate B&B Metals bringing in metal for the Time: 9:30AM – Misc. Steel & Metals and Month of June Only. Tune in to… RE: 06-TC-063 If you would like to obtain a copy of the above proposed law or Farm Machinery $140 Net In the Matter of the Estate have any questions as to the public hearing process you may con- Ton Delivered to B&B Metal One per person. Kalihwiyose of Katherine Jourdan, tact Peril Huff at the Legislative Reference Office, via GroupWise [email protected] Or call 1-800-236-2214 or 869-4376. Now Purchasing Clean Metals Deceased. “No Iron Attachments” such as: Copper, A customer with a Lugger The estate of deceased The Legislative Reference Office fax number is 1-920-869-4399. Brass, Stainless Steel, and Sheet Aluminum Box bring in your receipt WPNE 89.3 Copies of this law are also available on the LOC Website: Katherine Jourdan, who is an www.on-loc.org Call for details Mon. – Fri. 7 AM – 3PM and receive a free T-shirt. on your FM dial… enrolled member of the B&B Metals Processing Co. Drivers will not deliver. Oneida Nation, has entered 14520 Pioneer Rd.Newton Thursdays One per customer. into probate before a hearing (920) 693-8261 10:00PM to midnight body of the Oneida Appeals PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Commission. A hearing shall Purpose:Adoption of a Judiciary law which would estab- take place on August 1, 2006, lish a Tribal court system. at 9:00 a.m. for all heirs and When: July 25, 2006 When you have to sue your insurance company. parties-in-interest to the Where: Our Lady of Charity (OLC) Chapel estate, at the Commission Times: 11:30AM office: located at Ridgeview If you would like to obtain a copy of the above proposed law or Plaza, Suite #1, 3759 W. have any questions as to the public hearing process you may con- Mason St, Oneida, WI 54155. tact Peril Huff at the Legislative Reference Office, via GroupWise You are David Inquiries for additional [email protected] Or call 1-800-236-2214 or 869-4376. information may be directed The Legislative Reference Office fax number is 1-920-869-4399. Copies of this law are also available on the LOC Website: to: Administrator/Clerk www.on-loc.org They are Goliath Oneida Appeals Commission Box 19 Oneida, WI 54155 We are your slingshot (920) 497-5800 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Purpose: Termination of Appointment Amendments to the Comprehensive Policy Governing Boards, Committees and Commissions the Code of Ethics and the Conflict of Kalihwisaks Interest Policy to allow for the termination of an appoint- I can help you get what you need quickly, honorably, and with your NEXT DEADLINE ment by the Oneida Business Committee because the recent- is…Wednesday ly adopted Removal Law only addressed elected officials dignity intact when you have been injured by a person with little or June 28st, 2006 @ When: July 25, 2006 no insurance and your opponent is your insurance company. 4:30 P.M. with a Where: Our Lady of Charity (OLC) Chapel PUBLISH DATE Times: 11:30AM If you would like to obtain a copy of the above proposed law or of…Friday, have any questions as to the public hearing process you may con- th July 7 , 2006 tact Peril Huff at the Legislative Reference Office, via GroupWise Questions, please [email protected] Or call 1-800-236-2214 or 869-4376. Recka & Joannes Atty. Jim Joannes call: 920-869-4277, The Legislative Reference Office fax number is 1-920-869-4399. 869-4279 or 869-4280 Copies of this law are also available on the LOC Website: Howard 435-8159 www.on-loc.org