August 28, 2003 Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin

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August 28, 2003 Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin www.oneidanation.org

Land claim GTC rescheduled By Keith Skenandore sentatives received a high that position,” he said. tion land more than 200 years Kalihwisaks degree of support. If no quo- Gollnick said there was ago. The award and ruling are Oneida tribal officials rum is reached at the Sept. 15 discussion of what the under appeal, and the town is walked away from the Aug. meeting, it was suggested that Oneidas of Wisconsin oppor- challenging the tribe’s asser- 25 general tribal council the business committee pro- tunities and limitations are, tion that it is entitled to self- meeting disappointed as once ceed forward on its course to but the tribe’s fate could be in governance on the land. again there was no quorum to reaching a settlement. the hands of the Cayuga land “With the Cayuga case discuss the Oneida land claim Settlement options in the claim case. moving towards the Supreme issue. mediation process have not In 2001, U.S. District Court,” said Gollnick, “there A rescheduled date of changed, according to Judge Neal P. McCurn jointly fate is going to be our fate Monday, Sept. 15 has been Gollnick. He said the Oneida awarded $247.9 million to the unless we come to some other approved and Bill Gollnick, Nation of Wisconsin, still, Seneca-Cayugas and to the decision or accommodation Oneida land claim representa- and always have, “seeked Cayuga Indian Nation of New See Page 2 tive, said the business com- monetary damages and land.” York after ruling the state had mittee and land claim repre- “We haven’t moved from illegally acquired the reserva- Land Claims Proposed Where’s Jessica Beloit casino would create Doyle? 5,000 jobs BELOIT, Wis. (AP) - An Indian casino project proposed at Beloit would create more than 5,000 jobs, a wind- fall of $8 million for retail stores and restaurants and Photos by Phil Wisneski result in increased traffic Roulette dealer Rick Charniak collects the players around the facility, according chips as player Russ Tilot can’t bear to watch. to an environmental assess- Roulette and craps were played for the first time at ment of the project. Roger Blomquist of the Oneida Casino on August 25. Poker tables will soon Environmental Resource follow in the upcoming weeks. Group did the assessment for the Bad River and St. Croix bands of the Lake Superior Chippewa, who have pro- Let the Photos by Phil Wisneski posed the casino just west of Miss Oneida Jessica Powless, above, gives Wisconsin’s First Lady Jessica Interstate 90 near the city's Doyle and State Senator David Hansen a tour of the Oneida Nation museum. wastewater treatment plant. Doyle visited the museum to promote a new tourism/ learning website for the The casino complex itself games begin state. Bottom: Zack Webster and Alexis Metoxen show their moves to Doyle. is projected to cost $175 million, generate 3,000 new jobs By Phil Wisneski and include a 500-unit hotel, Kalihwisaks Wisconsin’s First Lady 2,000-seat theater complex, a More games, more fun and 300-seat buffet restaurant, more customers. That is what promotes tourism at 150-seat upscale restaurant, Gaming General Manager 150-seat coffee house, a 250- Neil Cornelius is hoping for Oneida Nation Museum seat sports bar, a 35,000 as the Oneida Casino rolled By Phil Wisneski the questions are eligible for square-foot convention center out two new games on August Kalihwisaks weekly prizes as well as a and a 68,000 square-foot 25. If the first day is any indi- Wisconsin First Lady, grand prize at the end of the water park. cation, Cornelius’ hopes will Jessica Doyle, made a stop at year. It is also projected to create become a reality. the Oneida Museum on “Our state is rich with his- more than 2,100 jobs through Only two hours into opera- August 26 to promote a new tory, culture and beauty. I indirect and induced impacts tion the craps table was filled web site and tourism program hope to encourage people to on growth in surrounding to capacity with anxious cus- aimed at allowing middle visit places like this one. The businesses and ancillary tomers. The same held true Gaming General school age children the ability Oneida Nation Museum is a developments. for the roulette wheel. Manager to help parents plan family great asset to this state,” The assessment’s study of Roulette player Russ Tilot of Neil Cornelius vacations in Wisconsin. Doyle said. traffic patterns and projec- Green Bay, said it was his tions found the casino would “We’re very excited for our The new program entitled, Doyle said the goal of the first time playing and that he generate more than 3,000 guests, our employees and the “Where in Wisconsin is project was to have students was having a good time. trips per day to the casino Oneida Nation. We’ve got a Jessica Doyle?” starts realize that there is an abun- “It’s a blast,” he said. with an average daily atten- bunch of people already September 12 and lets stu- dance of interesting and infor- Currently there are two dance of 13,400. enjoying the new excitement dents follow along with Doyle mative places in Wisconsin roulette wheels and two craps “Traffic volumes would be and entertainment,” Cornelius and her visits around that are affordable and acces- tables at the casino. high, but the proximity of the said. Wisconsin at her website sible to everyone. casino to Interstate 90 with With the new gaming com- http://wherisjessica.wi.gov. The Oneida dancers, along good access would limit pact that was signed April 25, The site is designed to allow with the drum group Sacred potential traffic impacts on the Oneida Casino now has students to learn about the Leader, also gave Doyle a neighbors,” the assessment the ability to have roulette, places and the heritage and dance presentation. After the said. craps, para-mutual betting culture that is present in dance presentation Doyle was About 50 percent of casino See Page 2 Wisconsin by answering given a tour of the Oneida See Page 5 weekly quiz questions. Museum by Miss Oneida New Games Students that correctly answer Jessica Powless. Beloit Casino And the winner is... Special election set Photo by Keith Skenandore Oneida Casino employee James for September 27 Mosher, third from Oneida, Wis. - A date of ballot, thus deeming the certi- left, an Oneida casi- September 27 has been fication of the gaming com- approved by the Oneida mission results invalid. no blackjack dealer, Business Committee for the The remainder of the elec- poses with members special election of the 11 tion results were certified by of the Oneida seats for the Oneida Gaming the Oneida Business Business Commission. Committee on Aug. 13. Committee, and his The special election is The Sept. 27 elections will new Jeep Cherokee being held following a ruling be held at the Oneida Police that he won at the by the Oneida Appeals Department, 2783 Freedom HONOR celebration Commission upholding gam- Road, from 8:00 am to 2:00 held on Aug 18. See ing commission candidate pm. Voters are required to Page 4A for story Gary G. Metoxen’s injunction bring a picture identification. and Page 8A for the against the July 26 elections. A sample ballot will be list of prize winners. Metoxen was inadvertently published in a future edition left off the July 26 election of the Kalihwisaks. 2 A(T#ken) August 28, 2003 K a lliih w iis a k s LocalLocal From Page 1/New games up and running DancingDancing inin thethe streetsstreets and different variations of floor to accommodate the they are in the process of poker. The poker tables have new tables. planning right now. yet to be installed as training Neil Cornelius said that the “We have two staffs, two of employees is still in addition of the new games infrastructures and what we progress. According to Table levels the playing with sur- are looking at is what the best games Director Frank rounding states. Michigan has scenario for the future in Cornelius, three card poker been allowed to offer all the and Let it Ride tables will be games, Minnesota has had terms of buildings, staffs and up and running within a few perpetual compacts and the amenities for guests. There is weeks. Pai Gow, Caribbean river boats in Illinois have all very likely going to be Stud and mini baccarat will had advantages against changes,” he said. available by the end of the Oneida and other Wisconsin Changes are also taking year. casinos. “We can now keep place for the employees. The According to new floor those patrons and dollars here table games employees have plans, one Pai Gow table and in Wisconsin,” Cornelius said. been training since July 28 two mini baccarat tables will With the new games and immediately following feder- be put in the high stakes area. hopefully new customers, While the other poker tables Neil Cornelius said that al approval of the newly will be distributed among the expansion is ultimately going amended compact. There also other black jack tables in the to take place. Though he will be about 50 new job pit areas. No slot machines could not give any specific openings as table games deal- will be taken off the casino details. Cornelius did say that ers. Photos courtesy of LeeAnn Laes Above: Bri BzDawka shows off to the Art From Page 1/Land claim update; GTC Street crowd. Left: William Belisle danced as if the pavement was on fire in rescheduled date set for September 15 the streets of downtown Green Bay. Art Street was held August 23 & 24. The before that occurs.” high-stakes bingo hall in Monetary damages are not Oneida dancers have become a fixture “Cayuga is going to be the western Cayuga County. promising with the economic to the downtown event and are always cookie cutter for other tribes.” A motion filed this week aftermath following Sept. 11. one of the crowd favorites. He said the tribe is facing a on behalf of the town and Gollnick said during the window that is limited but one county, says unregulated con- mediation process two years that has a lot of opportunity. struction of the bingo hall ago under Ronald Riccio, for- Economic pressures facing poses public health and traffic mer dean of the Seton Hall the State of New York has safety issues. It also says the Law School, that he deter- raised the issue of Indian casi- Seneca-Cayugas are not enti- mined a fund that totaled nos tied to the land claims. tled to sovereign nation rights Late last year, the Seneca- on their 229 acres at Route 90 $500 million based on assur- Cayuga of Oklahoma pur- and Routes 5 & 20. ances what would be made chased the 229 acres in the “They can’t build the gam- available to him by the feder- Town of Aurelius, and ing operation in New York al government and the State. announced plans to build a state without the sovereignty,” “That dollar amount didn’t $25 million bingo hall on the Aurelius Supervisor Ed Ide correspond with the value of property. said Tuesday. our land,” said Gollnick. “It Gollnick said there is a The tribe says it has sover- didn’t correspond with the desire of a part of people in eign immunity on the land. amount of time we were the Catskills to generate their A hearing to decide the denied use of our land. It did- economy with a casino. He issue is scheduled Sept. 8 n’t correspond with anything said a lot of interest has been before U.S. District Judge except that as one part of the expressed by other tribes in Neal P. McCurn. settlement the State and the the area regarding casino Gollnick said the Seneca- feds would jointly contribute Cayuga tribe is asscerting options. to make the $500 million fig- Adding to the complexity they have the right to declare ure.” of the land claim was last land within the traditional months ruling by the U.S. 2nd Cayuga territory as nation On top of that, Gollnick Circuit Court of Appeals land, and to “proceed with said there would have been upholding the Oneida Indian what there building currently, considerations of land and Nation of New York’s right to which is a Class II gaming jurisdiction, along with other tax-exempt status as they buy facility.” issues. properties within their former As this takes place, “When Riccio’s mediation reservation lands. Gollnick said Oneida contin- process ended, that offer went The federal appeals court ues with the mediation with it,” he said. agreed in a 2-1 vote that process “where we are talking Following Sept. 11, nation-owned land, recently about various alternatives to Gollnick said there was a repurchased by the Nation in continue litigation.” desire by the State of New the nearby town of Sherrill He referred to the 57 indi- York to resurrect that dollar cannot be taxed. Said the vidual lawsuits against 57 amount, but “those dollars are court: “Because the Oneidas’ property owners within simply not there.” reservation was not disestab- Madison and Oneida counties Gollnick said the only way lished and because the that lie within the reservation the Oneida Nation of Sherrill properties are located of New York. within that reservation, we “That could result in the Wisconsin are in control in conclude that Sherrill can nei- acquisition of land,” said the process is to prevail in ther tax the land nor evict the Gollnick. their negotiation as an alter- Oneidas.” There is also the main law- native to the lawsuit. Gollnick said Oneidas vic- suit of the land claim where Otherwise a victory in the tory acknowledges that lands Wisconsin Oneidas, along Cayuga case could mean only acquired by the government with the Oneidas of New York monetary damages in the within the traditional home- and Ontario, Canada are Oneida land claim. lands is essentially nation suing the two counties for the “What we would be award- land, and not taxable. return of 250,000 acres the ed would be determined by “Nation land presumes that state purchased in the 18th someone else,” he said. “If there is also jurisdiction,” he and 19th centuries. we’re able to negotiate terms, said. The Oneidas of Wisconsin, then we’re able to continue to With that in mind, Gollnick according to Gollnick, have improve land in this process. said the Oneidas of Wisconsin consistently asserted their That’s really our only alterna- are watching with interest the position that there needs to be Seneca-Cayuga case. both land within the claim tive. The Post-Standard in area and damages to be deter- “If we stopped (negotia- Syracuse, N.Y. reported the mined by negotiation. tions) pretty much nothing town of Aurelius has asked a “We haven’t moved from happens. If we don’t continue federal judge to issue a pre- that position, and we do not to proceed at this point and liminary injunction to halt intend to,” he said. Damages we choose to vacant the construction of the Seneca- could include a casino in the claim, the claim is forever Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma’s Catskills. done.” K a lliih w iis a k s August 28, 2003 (Áhs<)3 A LocalLocal Home sweet home

Danforth, Mitchell Joy was also involved with cially Linda, and other care- Mitchell the Episcopal Church as an givers for the quality of care Wayne elected official and volunteer. provided during Joy’s illness Danforth, She was elected to the that allowed her to remain in Jr., 20, of General Convention and her home. A special thank you Mesquite, served three terms totaling 9 to the clergy Father Dewey Texas was years and was also elected to Silas, Deacon Edmond born on the National Committee on Powless, Pastor Mark Feb. 4, Indian Work (NCIW) as a Kleisner, and Artley 1983 and founding board member. Joy Skenandore for their support. passed was instrumental in establish- Many thanks to Joe Schinkten away on Aug4, 2003. He was ing several service programs and the staff at Ryan Funeral a 2001 graduate of North that contributed to the ongo- Home. Finally, thanks, love Mesquite High School. ing development of the and appreciation to all family, Beloved son, brother and Oneida Nation community. friends and relatives who Phot submitted by Shawn Suri friend, Mitchell will be great- Along with her husband shared their words, concern Pastor Shawn Suri preaches at the Riverview Baptist Church’s new location at ly missed. Vernon, they continued per- and comfort for the family of 3507 W. Mason St. Riverview is one of the fastest growing churches in the state. He enjoyed spending time forming volunteer work for Joy Ninham. with his family and friends. the Episcopal Church before By Phil Wisneski signing of documents that He was baptized at and a and after retirement. Joy and Kalihwisaks will govern the independent member of Meadow Creek Vernon spent five years vol- The Riverview Baptist Baptist Church. Community Church. unteering with the Asian Happy Belated Church has finally found a Hopewell Baptist Church Mitchell is survived by his Refugee Program through Birthday to… home at 3807 West Mason from Napa, California was the mother and step-father, Christ Episcopal Church in Street near Ridgeview Plaza. sending church. Hopewell’s Victoria and Keith Jones, his Green Bay. Their most excit- After bouncing around at dif- Pastor Mike Ray and some of father: Mitchell Wayne ing experience was volunteer- Nellie Acheson ferent locations, including the it’s members will be attending Danforth, Sr., sister: Christina ing at the Cook Christian latest site at the Oneida the charter service. All Danforth, brother: Jonathan who would have been 84 years on July 27th School for Native Americans 84 Recreation facility on Hwy. Oneida community members Danforth, niece Chloe in Tempe, Arizona. H, the church finally has a are encouraged to attend this Danforth, grandfather: Most recently, Joy was place to call home. historic event. Kenneth Julius Danforth, elected to the Oneida Nation On August 3, the church “Very rare is it, that a grandmothers: Dolores Commission on Aging. held a grand opening includ- We Miss You church is planted in a commu- Chavez, Yvonne Honea and During her tenure she and ing food, beverages and gifts. Mildred Jones, uncles: Carlos nity and make it this far to a other volunteers completed There was a total of 51 people Flores, Andy Flores, Gilbert & Love You! Charter Service. It is not com- production of a set of videos at the service. There were 18 Flores, Rudy Flores, Claude featuring five Oneida elders mon in Wisconsin or in the first time visitors. New visi- Danforth, Sr., Tim Jones and sharing stories and memories. United States and it is hap- Pat Jones, aunts: Virginia and She is survived by her hus- Love Children, Grandchildren tors keep coming in droves to and other relatives the new church. pening right here in Oneida,” husband Frank Evans and band Vernon, Oneida three said Pastor Suri. Brenda Jones, cousins: sons and daughters-in-law, “Since moving to our per- Jessica, Lauren, Jared and manent location, we have had Hopewell Baptist Church Paul & Jill Ninham & Mark & knew pastor Suri was Oneida Cristan Evans, Claude, Jr. and Barb Ninham, Oneida, Dan & 50 first time visitors in four and looked at the opportunity wife Rocio, Jamie and Chris Susan Ninham, Bemidji, MN, weeks,” said Pastor Shawn Danforth, Paul, Jeffery, Seven Grandchildren, Curtis Suri. to spread the word of the Lord Amanda, Teresa and Ninham, Travis Air Force According to Pastor Suri, to start a new church in Makaylia Jones and numer- Base, CA, Jamie Betters, In Loving Memory of Riverview is one of the fastest Oneida. So they sent Pastor ous friends. Kimberly & Cory Ninham, growing churches in the state. Suri and his family home to Ninham, Joycelyn Oneida; Byron, Lydia & Another important date is Wisconsin to start Riverview Joycelyn “Joy” Faye Simone Ninham, Bemidji, Ken Powless approaching for the church. Baptist Church. MN; Two great-grandsons (Moon) Ninham, who passed away 2 years ago, August 2001 On September 3, Riverview Service times are Sundays 72,Wa?tokha tsi? Nathan & Andrew Ninham, Baptist Church will conduct 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. A Yothale,(She Who Talks With Green Bay, three brothers-in- Though your smile is gone its official Charter Service. Thursday evening Bible study law & six sisters-in-law, sev- Wisdom) died late forever, This service will include the also takes place at 7 p.m. eral nieces, nephews and Wednesday evening, August and your hands we cousins. 20, 2003, at her home in Joy is preceded in death by cannot touch, In Loving Memory of Oneida, WI. She was born her parents Delbert & Eleanor g |ÅÉà{ç ] A ` xàÉåxÇ December 5, 1930 to the late (Wheelock) Moon, two We still have so Delbert & Eleanor Brothers Virgil & Vernon (Wheelock) Moon in many memoires, On Your 32nd Birthday, August 30, 2003 Moon, one sister Phyllis of the one we loved so Shawano, WI. On October Torrez. Though time has passed 14, 1950 she married Vernon much. Active Casket bearers were since he’s been gone, Ninham at Oneida Lutheran Bob Torrez, Rick Wheelock, Church, Oneida. Joy was an Artley Skenandore, Curt The tears in our eyes we Within our hearts he active Oneida Nation commu- Moon, Joe Torrez, Dave can wipe away, lives. nity leader for nearly 35 Wheelock. We have these years. She served in several Honorary Casket bearers But the ache in our hearts will always stay. precious memories, capacities, one being the were Anne Wheelock- Life goes on, we know thats true, Is the legacy he gives. elected Treasurer for the Gonzales, Dorothy but nothing is the same since we lost you. Oneida Tribal Council, cur- Skenandore, Leslie e xÅxÅuxÜxw ã|à{ _ Éäx rently known as the Oneida Wheelock, Tim Torrez, Tom Sadly Missed by Car ol & Lisa Slivicki Business Committee. Later, Torrez, Ken Wheelock, Roger Your Daughter Savannah, she was elected to the posi- Arms, Wayne Cornelius, Lyle tion of Councilmember. Joy Ninham. Mom & Dad, It’s as plain as Call 869-4280 retired from her elected posi- The family would like to Wayne, Lonnie, Trina, & Steven black & white! For all your advertising needs! tion in 1982. thank Unity Hospice, espe- 4 A(Kayé) August 28, 2003 K a lliih w iis a k s LocalLocal Oneida Nation rewards, honors, all supporters of gaming compact By Keith Skenandore Oneida Vice-Chairwoman prize drawing, couldn’t Kalihwisaks Kathy Hughes thanked the believe he won the car when Like a scene from a game Oneida Nation employees and contacted. show the Oneida Business its membership for their sup- “I was asked what I would Committee played game port throughout the negotia- like to win,” said King, “and I show hosts as they gave out tion process. said, ‘I’m not going to win.’ I over 300 prizes in celebration “It really made a difference don’t believe it. I usually of their renewed gaming com- to have that support demon- don’t win.” pact. strated,” said Hughes. “Your King was contacted by his “HONOR Through support is the result of our brother-in-law Paul Danforth, Success” was a celebration of success.” and King didn’t believe him the concluded negotiations “HONOR Through at first. for the amendment of the Success” enabled the Oneida “I believe it now,” said Oneida gaming compact Nation to thank all their sup- King. “I’m pretty excited. I which solidifies the gaming porters - tribal employees never won anything like this.” operation for the tribe. (gaming and non-gaming), Trip recipients of the tribal- Grand prizes raffled off citizens, and friends of the ly enrolled members category included a 2002 Jeep Liberty, Nation - with prizes raffled and the friends of the Oneida a PT Cruiser, trips to Orlando off throughout the entire Nation category were and San Diego, and four Brett day’s celebration held at the Melanie Rae Miller and Sue Favre oil paintings. Along Three Clans Conference Nelson of Seymour, respec- Photo by Keith Skenandore with prizes, fun, food and free Room of the Radisson Hotel tively. Oneida Nation Vice-Chairwoman, Kathy Hughes, announces Arthur “MIke” King entertainment was also pro- & Conference Center. Prize winners of the Brett as the tribal employee grand prize winner of a PT Cruiser at the “HONOR vided. James Mosher, blackjack Favre paintings were Randall Through Success” celebration held on August 18. Behind Hughes joining in the HONOR, Honoring the dealer at the casino, won the J. Srenaski, Danielle Benson, prize drawing announcements were Secretary Julie Barton, Councilwoman Oneida Nation on the Jeep Liberty in the gaming Brandon Scott Metoxen and Trish King, and Treasurer Mercie Danforth. Reservation, held on August employee prize division. Teresa Runge. Each recipient 18, brought together the citi- Mosher was on hand to assist was selected from one of the zens and employees of the with the craps and roulette four categories. SafetySafety firstfirst atat thisthis campcamp tribe, along with friends and demonstrations that were All other celebration win- supporters, in recognition of popular with the crowd. ners (see Page 8A) can con- the historic gaming agree- “I heard my name as I was tact the Oneida ment. assisting with the (roulette) Communications Department The tribe’s gaming com- demonstration,” said Mosher. at 920-869-4340 to pick up pact appeared in the Federal “I was in shock. their prize. Register on July 22, 2003. “This is the first major “In reality I think we are all Negotiations concluded with prize I ever won. I’m a little grand prize winners,” said Wisconsin Governor James on edge.” Oneida Councilwoman Trish Doyle as an amendment Tribal employee Arthur King, referring to the tribe’s extending the 1991 Oneida “Mike” King was awarded the gaming compact. “I look for- gaming compact was signed PT Cruiser. King, who was ward to an extended time in on April 25. not present at the 9:00 pm the gaming industry.”

Photo by Keith Skenandore Photos by Phil Wisneski Oneida area youth par- The crowd enjoys fun, food and music as they eagerly await the prize raffle at ticipated in the annual the “HONOR Through Success” celebration. Safety Town at the County Highway H recreation facility from August 11-15. Above: An Oneida fireman watches as a partici- pant shows the proper way to stop, drop and roll if they were caught on fire. Right: Oneida Police Officer Jack Mehojah watches closely as a youngster navigates through the “hallways of their home” as if it were on fire. The day camp stressed importance of safety among the children in the community. Other safety areas cov- ered were; motor vehi- cle-pedestrian, bicycle, bus, safety belts, poi- sons, railroad cross- ings playground, animal and strangers. K a lliih w iis a k s August 28, 2003 (Wisk)5 A SStatate/Nate/Nationaltional Disputed bingo hall on hold after judge’s rulings News Around The Associated Press Aurelius Town Supervisor Ed The Seneca-Cayugas want and interest. Both the deci- their contractors from contin- Indian Country SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Ide. “Our sole objective was to build a bingo hall on a 229- sion and the judgment are uing with construction. An Oklahoma tribe’s effort to to pause the situation so the acre site 30 miles west of under appeal to the 2nd U.S. The tribe defied the state build a $25 million high- courts could decide the issues Syracuse in the Finger Lakes Circuit Court. court’s stop-work order and Outage powerless stakes bingo hall in the Finger as opposed to the tribe rush- region. While the permanent Aurelius officials have filed papers to move the case Lakes was put on hold again ing forward with its building building is under construc- objected and want the tribe to into federal court on jurisdic- to stop country Thursday after a federal judge and making the decisions for tion, the tribe wants to open a follow local zoning and build- tional grounds. At the town’s singer issued a series of rulings that everybody else.” temporary 300-seat facility. ing regulations and obtain the request, McCurn issued a VERONA, N.Y. (AP) - left the dispute with local offi- Tribal spokesman Jerry The Seneca-Cayugas oper- required permits and licenses. temporary injunction freezing Country singer Jo Dee cials at a stalemate. Dilliner said the decision was ate a high-stakes bingo hall in Ide said contractors have construction. The judge Messina didn’t let the biggest U.S. District Judge Neal what the tribe expected and northeastern Oklahoma and dug a 500-foot-by-700-foot ordered both sides to appear blackout in the nation’s histo- McCurn issued injunctions that it would obey McCurn’s contend their federal gam- hole for the building’s foun- before him Thursday. ry stop her from entertaining against both the Seneca- orders. bling license allows them to dation but no structures have McCurn on Thursday her fans. Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma “I can’t help but feel a little run a bingo hall on tribal land yet gone up. The permanent rejected the tribe’s request Messina delivered a 30- and the Town of Aurelius bit disappointed,” added Jay no matter where it is located. facility is scheduled to open and sent the stop-work order minute impromptu perfor- telling each to do nothing White Crow, another tribal The Seneca-Cayugas by next Memorial Day, case back to state court. mance Thursday night in a until a scheduled Sept. 8 hear- spokesman. “But we do bought the parcel last although Dilliner said the However, he also ordered that dimly light main lobby at The ing in his court. expect some relief when we November and claim it is sov- court challenges could push the state court to sit on the Oneida Indian Nation’s “We’re very pleased,” said come back next month.” ereign territory that is not that date back. case and do nothing. Turning Stone Casino. subject to local or state laws The tribe filed a federal He issued an injunction “I just wanted to make sure Oneida Public Transit because it lies within the lawsuit in June seeking an against the Seneca-Cayugas the fans who showed up were barring them from doing any now has a Toll Free Phone number! tribe’s land claim. injunction to block the town taken care of,” said Messina, McCurn previously ruled and county from trying to work on the construction site. whose “Greatest Hits” album 1-866-718-1658 that New York state illegally stop them from building the He issued a second injunction earlier this summer debuted at No longer will you have to dial long distance to call for acquired 64,027 acres of bingo hall. The tribe also is prohibiting town officials No. 1 on the country charts. from applying or enforcing a ride. We can still be reached at 833-1658 or 833- Cayuga ancestral lands in seeking a court declaration Messina was scheduled to Seneca and Cayuga counties, that it is entitled to self-gover- any zoning or building laws. give an 8 p.m. performance in 1659. This is basically for the people who have Oneida McCurn is now left with (869) numbers. We hope that by adding this new including the tract in nance. the casino's 800-seat show- Aurelius. In 2001, the tribe The town responded by the Seneca-Cayugas original number that our passengers in this calling area will see room. and Cayuga Indian Nation of seeking a restraining order in lawsuit, which addresses all a decrease in their phone bills. Calls from Green Bay Although the power outage New York were awarded state Supreme Court prohibit- the same issues. occurred just after 4 p.m., numbers are still considered local. $247.9 million in damages ing the Seneca-Cayugas and about 500 ticket holders wait- ed in the casino’s emergency- Official: Indians getting lit lobby for hours on the Oneida Nat ion chance that the electricity would be restored in time for West Nile at higher rate the show, said Sam Madonia, RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - mosquitoes. director of the casino's enter- KalihwisaksKalihwisaks The American Indian popula- On Friday, the state tainment department. Norbert Hill Center tion in South Dakota has been announced 68 additional When 8 p.m. came and 7210 Seminary Rd. particularly hard hit as the cases of West Nile virus, went, the power was still out. bringing the statewide total to Not wanting to disappoint her P. O. Box 365 number of West Nile cases Oneida, WI 54155 continues to soar, a state 210. fans, Messina agreed to per- health department official One person, an elderly form an acoustic concert on 2003 DEADLINE/PRINT SCHEDULE said Friday. Clay County resident, has the showroom stage. Indians now account for 20 died from West Nile. But the casino’s generators DEADLINE PUBLISH percent of all cases in the Kightlinger has been trav- failed to provide enough September 3 September 11 state, even though they make eling to reservations to con- lighting, so the audience was moved into the lobby. September 17 September 25 up only 9 percent of the duct forums on the virus. Tribal officials are receiving “Her whole band came October 1 October 9 state’s population, said state training in medical aspects of out,” Madonia said. “They October 15 October 23 epidemiologist Lon the virus disease as well as had acoustic guitars and the October 29 November 6 Kightlinger. November 12 November 20 mosquito control, he said. drummer has some maracas, He said officials don’t November 26 December 4 “We strongly encourage and Jo Dee played the piano. know why Indian people are December 10 December 18 people attending outdoor showing a higher incidence of powwows to use protective Democrats The deadline dates above are the dates that material is to be submitted to the Kalihwisaks Office. *Deadline dates are West Nile virus. However, Wednesdays (every other) unless otherwise noted, and publish dates are Thursdays (every other), unless otherwise noted. measures such as wearing Material can be dropped off at the Kalihwisaks Office, Room 1400 (Basement Level) of the Norbert Hill Center, located West Nile is growing fast long pants, shirts and socks scrambling to at N7210 Seminary Road, or mailed to Kalihwisaks Office, P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155. Information may also be sent west of the Missouri River, and using mosquito repellent via e-mail or phoned in to [email protected], Ph. 869-4277; [email protected], Ph. 869-4280; pwis- where many Indian reserva- to cover exposed portions of find Senate [email protected], Ph. 869-4279; otherwise call 920-869-4340 or 1-800-236-2214. The Kalihwisaks Fax # is 920- tions are located, said 869-4252. Material must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on the above deadline dates. This is only a tentative sched- the body,” Kightlinger said. candidate ule. If changes in the schedule are necessary, the revised schedule will appear in the Kalihwisaks. Kightlinger. The Indian Health Service DENVER (AP) - The U.S. The virus is transmitted by hospital at Pine Ridge has Senate race in Colorado could seen some patients suspected draw intense interest across of having West Nile virus, but the nation next year if they were transferred to Democrats successfully Rapid City Regional recruit Rep. Mark Udall or Hospital, said Dr. Todd Gary Hart to challenge GOP Smith, the acting clinical incumbent Ben Nighthorse director. Those patients had Campbell. other health problems as well, Udall is considering a cam- Smith said Friday, adding he paign at the request of was not aware of the higher Democratic leaders, his rates of West Nile among spokesman, Lawrence Indians. Pacheco, said Monday. West Nile has cut across Hart, who decided against a demographic lines in the presidential campaign this state, said Kightlinger. “We year, also is listening to lead- now have a 1-year-old child ers who are urging him to run, that has West Nile fever,” he Colorado Democratic Party said. The age range for West Chairman Chris Gates said. Nile is now 1 to 90 years old. Hart did not return two phone So far there are no con- calls seeking comment. firmed deaths from the virus. Campbell, 70, the only Counties reporting their native American in the U.S. first human detections on Senate, is expected to formal- Friday were Custer, ly announce a bid for a third Codington, Gregory, term early next year. McCook, McPherson, Roberts and Union, according From Page 1/ to the Health Department. Among counties with large Beloit casino Indian populations, Dewey County has seven West Nile may create jobs cases, Shannon has six, Todd has four and Bennett has patrons would travel from three. Illinois while 35 percent will Thirty percent of South come from Wisconsin and Dakota cases with a known about 15 percent from Beloit, diagnosis have been reported the assessment predicts. with meningoencephalitis, the It recommended several severe form of the disease. improvements to roads in the The rest have West Nile fever. vicinity of the casino. Meningoencephalitis can The assessment said the result in blindness, coma and surrounding environment, even death. The elderly are at including soil, air and water, greatest risk of meningoen- would not be seriously cephalitis; 60 percent of peo- impacted by a casino. ple with that form of the dis- The U.S. Bureau of Indian ease are over 50 years old, Affairs began a 30-day period according to the Health Tuesday for public comment Department. on the assessment. 6 A(Yá=yahk) August 28, 2003 Kalihwisaks LegislaLegislatitivvee ReRevieview/Lew/Letterstters && OpinionsOpinions Vice-Chairwoman’s Corner Native Tourism first time that the Wisconsin see it. The short of a quo- Checking out the Farm the farm at a rate much lower I attended the Native Secretary of Tourism, Jim Cayuga case is rum at Monday But there has still been than that on the open market. American Tourism Holperin attended an event going forward (Aug. 25) time available lately to get out If we can’t do this, then why Conference held in Phoenix, such as this. It speaks well of through the evening’s and see what is happening on have the farm. We give a large Arizona. Because of casinos, the new relationship develop- Court System General Tribal the reservation. I should have tribal contribution to maintain the Tribes get a lot of atten- ing with the Governor’s office and, if it Council done this a long time ago but this operation and if the tion from tourists but it is not to have one of his staff actual- should be set- Meeting. A a visit to the farm finally Membership is the beneficia- tled before new date will well recognized that we have ly attending a Native came up on my schedule. To ry of the service then I see no ours, then the be established a lot more to offer than just American Tourism event. We see the reports, you would problem with the tribal contri- the casinos. The Tourism hope for better things in the best we can for a meeting bution. hope for is a in September think we are only raising Organization that we are a future. Buffalo but there is a lot more Stay in Touch member of is working to cash settle- and I encour- that we are doing. The Black I took a weeks vacation and enhance the image of reserva- Oneida Land Claims ment and age you to am trying to catch up on the tions and promote the cultural Land claims is taking a nothing else. attend. The Angus herd is still being value of visiting reservations. major part of the Committee’s Unfortunately, time is now to maintained. Crops are planted reading. It stacks up really time. If it means we can get to provide the feed for the fast and takes work just to get This conference was a nation- a cash settle- Vice-Chairwoman settle this back to the table and resolve ment would claim but it herds and also white corn for enough ahead to be able to al conference with close to Kathy Hughes 400 participants. We will be the settlement, it will be time also, in can’t be done the Cannery, along with other keep up with what is going hosting the 2004 National well spent. We feel very essence be without input cash crops. My hope is that on. If you have any concerns Conference here at the strongly that the opportunities nothing, because the State of from the GTC. This Business someday this will provide a that may need follow up the Radisson in. To begin pro- exist now to settle this claim. New York and the Federal Committee needs your sup- service to the Membership as Committee is here to help. We moting the conference being If we do not pick up on this Government cannot afford to port to move forward with the it was originally intended and may be hard to reach but mes- held here, we hosted the clos- opportunity, there may never pay out on any kind of cash activities necessary to bring we will all be able to buy our sages are always answered so ing reception. I think it is the be a settlement as we wish to award. We were 5 people this to closure. meat and vegetables through don’t give up. Letters to the Editor BCBC Briefing...Briefing... As an elder of the Oneida other party came back into the our government claim. through continued negotia- Tribe, I witnessed an event room, the recorder said they It’s Time to Create a have traveled to As our efforts tion and legal pressure. that left me thinking. I was at could leave, court was over. Path so our Land New York, have continued, a hearing for my son. At the The other party stated, they Claims can take a There are additional steps Philadelphia, the landscape that we are prepared to pur- start of the hearing the were told to come back in. As Positive Course of Judicial Officers, Leland we were leaving, the court and around us has sue that we feel will break Wigg-Ninham, Linda room door was shut and the Action Washington, changed. The through the log jam and get Cornelius and Winnifred other party had a discussion On Monday, August 25, D.C. since the State of New York this done. We want, however, Thomas, stated to both par- with the Judicial Officers. 2003 a General Tribal 1820's. Since post-9/11 does not to clarify our status and time ties, that they had meet in It made me wonder as to Council (GTC) meeting was the second have resources, line and respond to questions chambers and had already what was said and discussed held, and regrettably we fell favorable U.S. and neither does before we make our next made a decision on the case. behind closed doors. It also short of achieving a quorum. Supreme Court the federal gov- push. This made me wonder, why made me wonder as to why However, the meeting did decision in ernment. The On August 25 we were turn into a community brief- did they ask both parties to do the Judicial Officers even 1985, we have Councilman Cayugas have short by only 2-3 people of an opening statement and ask asked any questions. It seem ing and I think that the been in a gotten out in front being able to convene a questions to both parties? My to me, that it was cut and General Manager, Bill Vince DelaRosa process of nego- of us in the move- meeting with a quorum. We son defended himself in all dried, that no matter what my Gollnick, did an excellent tiation and litigation. We ment toward the U.S. did however have a good dia- questions asked and in his son said or done, he had job of framing all the issues have been honest, forthright, Supreme Court, but our case logue. On Tuesday, August responses. The other party already lost. (given the current political & and committed. We have not, is stronger that theirs. 26th I was informed that our had no idea as to what they Are these Judicial Officers legal environment) that are however, been successful. Because our case hinges on so sure of themselves that commitment to convening were doing. They did not present today in our land Over the years we have the same treaties as theirs, know the Laws or how to they can do what they want another meeting would occur claims case. He also shed tried to envision the proper should they not do well, their answer the questions. They and nothing can happen to sufficient light on all the remedy for the taking of our result will likely be the basis as quickly as possible and argued on points that were not them. Who or what made that our target is September even being asked or dis- them above the Laws of dynamics that face us over homeland. Numerous plans for our result. The Cayugas the next few months. and strategies have been con- went into their suit seeking 15. I encourage you all to cussed. Oneida? Are they so sure of come. After about twenty minutes their jobs, that they do not In this article I want to sidered by our community land and jurisdiction as well This generation can real- of questions and answers, the care about what they do or cover a few of these issues, and at various times directed as damages, but the court Judicial Officers, stated that who they hurt in the process. while ultimately requesting by our General Tribal held that they were entitled ize a good and honorable both parties should talk and As an elder, this makes me that the Oneida people Council. Two years ago, only to damages. If they closure to the claim. We now try to resolve the issue. The wonder, what is going to hap- "please attend the re-sched- there was support for an loose, the claim will be over believe that terms could be Judicial Officers were going pen in the next four years with uled GTC meeting on the approach that would include for all of us. agreed upon in months. We to take a ten minute recess these people as Judicial Land Claims issue." I land in our traditional home- To preserve land as a com- want you to be a part of the and then come back into ses- Officers? What I seen and encourage you to consider land and financial damages ponent of a settlement and to discussion. Please partici- sion. heard on August 14, 2003 the following. as the key provisions of an ensure that we maximize our pate, and please bring friends When the court was back in scared me and makes me Generations of effort have agreement. It was also under- options for a viable remedy and relatives. Be informed on session, the Lead Judicial afraid of what going to hap- been devoted to securing a stood that a casino in the much work has been done on this most important issue! Officer never asked if the par- pen to the Oneida Tribe and settlement on our land claim Catskills could address the strategic steps to move us Thanks for reading my ties had talked, they just made the People of the Oneida in New York. Members of damages portion of the forward productively article. a ruling, Motion to dismiss Tribe, with these people as with PREJUDICE. Never Judicial Officers who think gave any reasons as to why they are above the Law. That they made the Motion to dis- dismiss with PREJUDICE, Final reminder from the Enrollment miss with prejudice, just got look up the word prejudice up and left the room. The and decide for your self, are other party had no idea as to these, the people you want Department regarding per capita what had been said or had running your court. happen. William Graham Per Capita payments for to be processed in September September 30, 2003, for those want to change the address As we were leaving, the New London, Wis. that we reflect having which their payment is to be the year 2003 are scheduled 2003 and mailed out by received a payment form by sent .) the deadline. The following * Deadline for receipt of the recaps the schedule/deadlines Per Capita Payment Form is Notice of… for the 2003 Per Capita August 29, 2003. (Form must K aa ll ii hh ww ii s aa kk ss Payment. be completely filled out, * Tribal members that were signed, notarized and date Letters To The Editor Policy enrolled as of February 28, stamped received by the 2003 2003 and are age 18 before Oneida Enrollment Letters must be limited to 500 words. All letters are September 1, 2003 are eligi- Department) subject to editing and must have your signature, ble for the 2003 Per Capita * Deadline for the Voluntary address and phone number for confirmation. 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Guest articles and editorials that appear in the (Please remember it is the The Oneida Enrollment Kalihwisaks are not the views or opinions of the ONEIDA POLICE DEPARTMENT responsibility of the member Department is still looking for Kalihwisaks’ staff, Editorial Board or the Oneida Nation 2783 Freedom Road • Oneida, Wisconsin or their assigned Power of a number of members that of Wisconsin. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Attorney / Guardian to keep have not claimed their 2002 Although Kalihwisaks requires a final signed submis- their address current. Please payment(s). The deadline for sion from our readers who write in, you can e-mail us • Picture identification is remember that an address claiming these monies is now - and send the hard copy through the mail - to required for voting! update WILL NOT change August 29, 2003. Many of ensure we get your submission in time for the deadline your payment address. It is these people include persons the responsibility of each that have not remained in con- day. E-mail your letters to: • Children will not be Keith Skenandore - [email protected] member to request for a new tact with our office. We If you have any questions, please feel allowed in the voting area! payment form and have it in appreciate your assistance in the Enrollment Department helping us to locate these free to call (920) 869-4277. by August 29, 2003, if they members. K a lliih w iis a k s August 28, 2003 (Tsya=ák)7 A SportsSports Wings of America takes flight to Oneida Last golf outing of season Oneida, Wis - The Oneida Nation High School Athletic Department is having its 6th Annual Golf Outing fund raiser on September 20 at Mystery Hills Golf Course in De Pere. The cost is $60 per person and it is a two person best ball format. This Bob Nakaidinae means that each player plays Program Director Wings of America his or her own ball and only By Yvonne Kaquatosh the best score is recorded. Kalihwisaks The fee included 18 holes of Wings of America, an American Indian youth devel- golf, cart,banquet, and opment program based in prizes. There is a shot gun Santa Fe, New Mexico, held start at 10 a.m. its first fitness clinic east of the Mississippi when the Cash awards will be dis- facilitators came to Oneida, tributed to first, second and Wisconsin. third place teams. There also But, says, Wings Program Director Bob Nakaidinae, the will be a skins game, longest Photo by Yvonne Kaquatosh long range plans are to drive, closest to the pin and involve all Tribes throughout On day 2, participants interact with the facilitators during one of the many exercises. par three contest. Separate the U.S. and Canada. to motivate their families to identify with their proud her- nization for the past 8 1/2 Cornelius has made several The Wings Running and engage in healthy lifestyles is itage and overcome some of years. And she says, several trips to the nationals; while prizes for men and women. Fitness Clinic was held at the also key to the success of the the challenges they face. other Oneida tribal members Paul Ninham has chaperoned Space is limited to the Civic Center in Oneida on program. Edison Eskeets is the have been involved with trips and assisted with pro- first 30 teams. First come, August 14 and 15 for youth The organization was Executive Director of the Wings over the years – as run- gramming.The fitness ages 7 to 18. established in 1988 to reach organization. ners and volunteers - includ- clinic/running camp was first serve. Any questions The facilitators included the most “at risk” population Several Oneida tribal mem- ing Chairwoman Tina sponsored by Oneida call Lance Kelley at 869- Wings of America runners in the United States - bers have been involved with Danforth who now sits on the Recreation which is under the Valencia Tilden, Andy Yazzie American Indian youth. Their Wings in the past and at pre- Board of Directors. Others direction John Powless III. 4490 or 499-6983. and Vanessa Chicharello, (aka philosophy is that running has sent. Oneida tribal member include: Dan Ninham and his Chili) All four are of Navajo an interal place in the spiritu- Anne Wheelock Gonzales is wife Susan. The couple coor- Recreation member descent, and were on hand al and ceremonial traditions currently the Associate dinated Wings’ programs in from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm both of American Indian people. It Director of Wings and has the Great Lakes region for days to teach health and fit- is through running, they say, been employed with the orga- several years. Randy of the month ness tips, nutrition, and tradi- that Wings has found a unique tional games. way to help Indian youth Wings of America improved his basketball skills Teaching participants how August 2003 dramatically. He now feels Program Schedule 2003 more comfortable playing October December basketball at a higher level of competition. Besides working Jicarilla Apache Running & Selection of Wings team on his basketball skills on the Fitness Clinic for USA National court, Daniel lifts weights Dulce, NM Championships to be held three times a week to get October 9 February 15-16, 2004 in stronger and faster. Wings & 8 Northern - Indianapolis, Indiana Daniel enjoys working out PeaceKeepers Run Additionally, Wings pro- at Oneida family Fitness because it has everything he Taos - Tesuque, NM vides speakers, clinicians needs to get into shape. November and other assistance to Besides exercising, Daniel National Congress of wellness programs, confer- Daniel Christjohn Jr. really enjoys playing basket- American Indian ences, athletic banquets, Daniel has been a member ball and hanging out with his Albuquerque, NM fairs, races, et al. Wings of Oneida Family Fitness fro friends. also distributes running two years. He decided to Finally, Daniel’s advice for AISES National and walking shoes and begin an exercise program so changing your lifestyle habits Leadership Conference Track-in-the-Box units to he could improve his basket- is this, “Once you get into a Albuquerque, NM Indian running, walking ball game by getting stronger, habit of working out, just faster and also because his November 29 and wellness programs. stick with it.” Foot Locker Regional dad encouraged him to exer- Congratulations to Daniel For more information, cise daily. Races for all your hard work and contact Wings of America, Since he began to exercise dedication. Keep up the good Midwest–Kenosha, WI 1601 Cerrillos Road, Santa on a regular basis, Daniel has work. Northeast–Bronx, NY Fe, NM, 87505. Phone: South–Charlotte, NC 505-982-6761; Fax: 505- December 6 989-8995; E-mail: Oneida Nation Photo by Yvonne Kaquatosh Foot Locker West [email protected] Volleyball Schedule John Powless III, also took part in the activities Regional Races Aug. 28 (Thur.) @Lena 7:30 p.m. offered by the Wings facilitators. West - Walnut, CA Attention Sept. 4 (Thur) Goodman 7:30 p.m. Oneida Sept. 6 (Sat) @Gresham Invite. 9 a.m. Sept. 13 (Sat.) @Shiocton 9 a.m. Sportsmen Sept. 16 (Tue.) @Stockbridge 7 p.m. Oneida, Wis - All Oneida Sept. 18 (Thur.) Living Word Lutheran 7 p.m. sportsman license are on sale. Sept. 22 (Mon.) @Menominee 7 p.m. In order to purchase a license Sept. 25 (Thur.) @Marinette C.C. 7 p.m. all individuals must bring a tribal identification card and a Oct. 2 (Thurs.) @Living Word Lutheran 7p.m. hunter’s safety card (anyone Oct. 7 (Tue.) @Coleman Faith Christ. 7 p.m. born on or after January 1, Oct. 9 (Tue.) Stockbridge 7 p.m. 1973). Licenses are sold at the Oct. 14 (Tue.) Menominee 7 p.m. Conservation Department Oct. 16 (Thur.) Pembine Faith Baptist 6 p.m. located at N8305 Olson Rd., Oneida. Some important dates to Oneida Nation look forward to are: GOOSE SEASON Football Schedule September 1–December 31 Aug. 29 (Fri.) Greenlake 4:30 p.m. BOW DEER SEASON Sept. 6 (Sat) @Lena-MCC 1 p.m. September 13–November 21 Sept. 13 (Sat) Living Word Luth. 1 p.m. November 22–December 31 Sept. 19 (Fri.) @St. Mary’s Cent. 7 p.m. GUN DEER SEASON November 22–November 30 Sept. 26 (Fri.) Menominee 7 p.m. MUZZLE LOADER SEASON (Grand Celebration for lights) December 1–December 31 Oct. 4 (Sat) @Manitowoc Luth. 1 p.m. For a complete listing of Oct. 10 (Fri.) Chicago Int. 7 p.m. seasons and additional infor- (Homecoming) mation, please contact the Oct. 17 (Fri.) F.D.L. Ojibway 7 p.m. Conservation Department at 869-1450. Oct. 23 (Thurs.) Reedsville 7 p.m. 8 A(Téklu) August 28, 2003 K a lliih w iis a k s

HONOR PRIZE WINNERS LIST 8:30 am Drawing 8:00 pm Drawing Friends of the Oneida Nation Winner Tribally Enrolled Members Winner Friends of the Oneida Nation Winner Tribally Enrolled Members Winners 1 Small Pendelton Purse Ray Liegeois 1 Small Pendelton Purse Gordon Gonzales Jr 1 Small Pendelton Purse Oscar Lopez 1 Small Pendelton Purse Scott House 2 Small Pendelton Purse Aaron B Duba 2 Small Pendelton Purse Carol Hessemer 2 Small Pendelton Purse Steve Degroot 2 Small Pendelton Purse Mahlon Smith 3 Small Pendelton Purse John Chastek 3 Small Pendelton Purse Jeanette Kope 3 Small Pendelton Purse Anthony Merrill 3 Small Pendelton Purse Robert Freese 4 Small Pendelton Purse Jennifer Carleton 4 Small Pendelton Purse Gerald Kernan 4 Small Pendelton Purse Ryan Finger 4 Small Pendelton Purse Kevin Shilka 5 Small Pendelton Purse Arlyle Doxtator 5 Small Pendelton Purse Cody Schjoneman 5 Small Pendelton Purse Kevin Spencer 5 Small Pendelton Purse Allen Doxtator 6 Small Pendelton Purse Paul Hermann 6 Small Pendelton Purse Hudson McGee 6 Small Pendelton Purse Dennis Mohr 6 Small Pendelton Purse Mark Howard 7 Small Pendelton Purse Nelson Wahlstrom 7 Small Pendelton Purse Jeffrey House 7 Small Pendelton Purse Harold Henn 7 Small Pendelton Purse Susan Groner 8 Small Pendelton Purse Becky Webster 8 Small Pendelton Purse Isabelle Wheelock 8 Small Pendelton Purse Mike Kubiak 8 Small Pendelton Purse Jerome Fox 9 Small Pendelton Purse Gertrudes C Koepke 9 Small Pendelton Purse Tracey Kalinowski 9 Small Pendelton Purse Richard Christianson 9 Large Pendelton Purse John Smith 10 Small Pendelton Purse Kathyrn M Schleis 10 Large Pendelton Purse Eunice Wozny 10 Small Pendelton Purse Deandra Turney 10 Large Pendelton Purse Robert Jackson 11 Small Pendelton Purse Estanislodo Toscano 11 Large Pendelton Purse Dorothy Tabor 11 Small Pendelton Purse Jennifer Beisalt 11 Large Pendelton Purse Ashley King 12 Small Pendelton Purse Dennis Cole 12 Large Pendelton Purse Natasha Jordan 12 Small Pendelton Purse Don Wurth 12 Large Pendelton Purse Michael Griger 13 Small Pendelton Purse Karla F Baldwin 13 Large Pendelton Bag Blake Duemer 13 Large Pendelton Purse John Van Kawenberg 13 Large Pendelton Bag John Antone 14 Large Pendelton Purse Margarita Hill 14 Large Pendelton Bag Daniel Owens 14 Large Pendelton Purse Scott Dempsky 14 Large Pendelton Bag Mitchell Goemer 15 Large Pendelton Purse David Dudek 15 Large Pendelton Bag Marilyn Elm 15 Large Pendelton Purse Jerry Horen 15 Large Pendelton Bag Leo Bennett 16 Large Pendelton Purse Elizabeth Noll 16 Large Pendelton Bag Darius Williams-McGee 16 Large Pendelton Purse Scott Mitcheler 16 Large Pendelton Bag Erna Smith 17 Large Pendelton Bag Amber Hayes 17 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Shirley Wolf 17 Large Pendelton Bag Doug Keup 17 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Doris Wiegert 18 Large Pendelton Bag Joey Burich 18 CD Dustin Orosco 18 Large Pendelton Bag Vickie Baker 18 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Arlyn Cornelius 19 Large Pendelton Bag Jeanette M Martin 19 Beaded Barrett Jean Behnke 19 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Ed Kralovec 19 CD Roy Powless 20 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Peggy Schneider 20 Silver Watch Eric Sundquist 20 Dreamcatchers Cynthia Rockey 20 Beaded Barrett Noah Drake 21 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Lousnese Powless 21 Confederacy Ring Joseph Baw 21 Dreamcatchers Michael Braser 21 Beaded Belt Buckle Wilson Charles 22 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Mary Nemec 22 Hiawatha Ring Gail Webster 22 Dreamcatchers William Berdisch 22 Silver / Turq Bracelet Leonard Cornelius 23 Dreamcatchers Dawn B Standing Chief 23 Confederacy Ring Marlon Brabbs 23 Dreamcatchers Stephen Crowe Sr 23 Silver / Turq Bracelet Luis Aguirre 24 Dreamcatchers Ronald Mostek 24 Silver Watch Peter Postuma 24 Dreamcatchers Alex Westberg 24 Silver / Turq Bracelet Jennifer Bernitt 25 Dreamcatchers Richie Plass 25 Confederacy Ring Adrian Charles Corneilus 25 Dreamcatchers Charlotte Charles 25 Confederacy Ring Jason Dayberry

Gaming Employees Winner Tribal & Radisson Employees Winner Gaming Employees Winners Tribal & Radisson Employees Winners 1 Small Pendelton Purse Alpheus Christjohn 1 Small Pendelton Purse Richard D. Skenandore 1 Small Pendelton Purse Diane Mead 1 Small Pendelton Purse Lynn Summers 2 Small Pendelton Purse Joshua Huxford 2 Small Pendelton Purse Laura R. Cornelius 2 Small Pendelton Purse Melissa Webster 2 Small Pendelton Purse Michael Finn 3 Small Pendelton Purse Robert Denny 3 Small Pendelton Purse Scott M. Murray 3 Small Pendelton Purse Mary Smith 3 Small Pendelton Purse Dagon Moon 4 Small Pendelton Purse Judy A Ridgley 4 Small Pendelton Purse Troy D. Parr 4 Small Pendelton Purse Charles McNutt 4 Small Pendelton Purse Cindy Metoxen 5 Small Pendelton Purse Daniel J Stevens 5 Small Pendelton Purse Lisa M. Pfluger 5 Small Pendelton Purse Michael Hill 5 Small Pendelton Purse Janice Mirth 6 Small Pendelton Purse Lisa R Callaway 6 Small Pendelton Purse William Seidl 6 Small Pendelton Purse Carol Sauer 6 Small Pendelton Purse Edmund Baumgart 7 Small Pendelton Purse Rene Russell 7 Small Pendelton Purse Jason J. Koehler 7 Small Pendelton Purse Jennifer Waupekenay 7 Small Pendelton Purse Charles Skenandore 8 Small Pendelton Purse Victor Reyes 8 Small Pendelton Purse Jean C. VanDyke 8 Small Pendelton Purse Nancy Gossen 8 Small Pendelton Purse Doreen Perrote 9 Large Pendelton Purse Paul Hofmann 9 Small Pendelton Purse Jed Schacht 9 Small Pendelton Purse Charise Webster 9 Large Pendelton Purse Monique Gore 10 Large Pendelton Purse Floyd J Hill II 10 Large Pendelton Purse Kelly K. Tess 10 Large Pendelton Purse Nicholas Anderson 10 Large Pendelton Purse Leabeth Miller 11 Large Pendelton Purse Richard L Fiqueroa 11 Large Pendelton Purse Gene Redhail 11 Large Pendelton Purse Sunshine Skenandore 11 Large Pendelton Purse William Wusterbarth 12 Large Pendelton Purse Jeffrey J Skenadore Sr 12 Large Pendelton Purse William VerVoort 12 Large Pendelton Purse Sarah Anderson 12 Large Pendelton Purse Philip Merkle 13 Pendelton Back Pack Moua Vang 13 Large Pendelton Purse Betty Lou Boelter 13 Large Pendelton Bag Randall Wassenberg 13 Large Pendelton Purse Leanne Thompson 14 Large Pendelton Bag Rose A Koehler 14 Large Pendelton Bag Brenda C. Downs 14 Pendelton Backpack Lance Hill 14 Large Pendelton Purse Cauleen Pagel 15 Large Pendelton Bag Carl L Pointer 15 Large Pendelton Bag Wenzel G. Wallenfang 15 Pendelton Tote Jay Rasmussen 15 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Lyn Weldon 16 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Judy A Horstketter 16 Large Pendelton Bag Bruce King 16 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Kenneth Skenandore 16 Twyunhehkw^ Dried Corn Jean Gooch 17 Small Pendelton Coin Purse John R Cowman 17 Large Pendelton Bag Amber Menore 17 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Carla Doxtator 17 Bow & Arrow Carol Metoxen Lopez 18 CD Mary Jo Townsend 18 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Scott Wilson 18 CD Christine Reed 18 CD Lori Heitpas Peterson 19 CD Irving C Rabideau 19 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Joan A Christnot 19 Silver Bracelet Corinne Decorah 19 Silver Barrett John Berry 20 Beaded Bracelet Roger Yealey 20 CD Colleen Bins 20 Necklace with Turquise Dale Reed 20 Necklace - Bear Fetish Catherine Bornfleth 21 Beaded Belt Buckle Connie Leisgang 21 Turq Necklace Theresa Smith 21 Watch Sandra Schultz 21 Life Ring Marguerite Bork 22 Silver Bracelet Lennette White 22 Necklace / Earrings Set Roland Couture 22 Silver Bracelet John Honaber 22 Life Ring Philip Grelecki 23 Silver Bracelet Janice Puyleart 23 Necklace / Earrings Set Mwata Chisha 23 Silver Bracelet with Coral Victoria Reed-Vanderzanden 23 Life Ring James Bittorf 24 Silver Bracelet Kue Vang 24 Silver / Turq Necklace Lisa William 24 Silver/Turq Money Clip Melissa Stevens 24 Necklace John Pauek 25 Silver Watch Sandy Yang Lor 25 Beaded Hair Combs John Baumer 25 Silver Barrett Beverly Gurnee 25 Necklace - Frog Fetish Erica Conant

3:00 pm Drawing Friends of the Oneida Nation Winners Tribally Enrolled Members Winners 1 Small Pendelton Purse Alyssa Dombrowski 1 Small Pendelton Purse Angela LaVoy 2 Small Pendelton Purse Bob Schulze 2 Small Pendelton Purse Kenneth Kurowski 3 Small Pendelton Purse Julia Mueller 3 Small Pendelton Purse Anna Beckwith 4 Small Pendelton Purse Kathleen Domjan 4 Small Pendelton Purse Dorothy Wieland 5 Small Pendelton Purse Paul Provot 5 Small Pendelton Purse Daniel Summers 6 Small Pendelton Purse Dawn Raymaker 6 Small Pendelton Purse Gabriel Smith 7 Small Pendelton Purse Julie Clark 7 Small Pendelton Purse Michael Webster 8 Small Pendelton Purse JoAnn Sotelo 8 Small Pendelton Purse Yancey Guillermo 9 Small Pendelton Purse Elizabeth Parisi 9 Large Pendelton Purse Julia Perry 10 Small Pendelton Purse Rick Morein 10 Large Pendelton Purse Gene Rasmussen 11 Small Pendelton Purse Jessica Guenke 11 Large Pendelton Purse Justina Thomack 12 Small Pendelton Purse Cindy Matuszak 12 Large Pendelton Bag Nathan Ness 13 Small Pendelton Purse Michael Laskowski 13 Large Pendelton Bag Maurice Ninham 14 Large Pendelton Purse Ken Garbowicz 14 Large Pendelton Bag Jeremy Melchart 15 Large Pendelton Purse Angie Shultz 15 Large Pendelton Bag Fred Steffes 16 Large Pendelton Purse Fay Thornton 16 Large Pendelton Bag Lynn Jordan 17 Large Pendelton Bag Kelli Steffens 17 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Nicole Smith 18 Large Pendelton Bag Dorothy Liska 18 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Doris Smith 19 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Dianne Mendoza 19 Confederacy Ring Anthony Vaughn 20 Dreamcatchers Susan House 20 Silver / Turq Bracelet Stephanie Dodge 21 Dreamcatchers Gloria Montils 21 Silver Watch Kelly John 22 Dreamcatchers Bryan Augustine 22 Beaded Bracelet Kevin House 23 Dreamcatchers Patti McLester 23 Beaded Barrett Tracy Kalinowski Photos by Keith Skenandore 24 Dreamcatchers Amanda Aguirre 24 Beaded Barrett Baptist Parker 25 Small Bust Larry Galbraith 25 Silver Watch Rita Espino Oneida gaming employee James Mosher, above, stands Gaming Employees Winners Tribal & Radisson Employees Winners with his new 2002 Jeep 1 Small Pendelton Purse David Hendricks 1 Small Pendelton Purse Mary Dorn Liberty that he won at the 2 Small Pendelton Purse Christine Brunette 2 Small Pendelton Purse Melissa Coenen “HONOR Through Success” 3 Small Pendelton Purse Dorothy Antoine-Mann 3 Small Pendelton Purse Wendall Vanstippen celebration at the Radisson 4 Small Pendelton Purse Kimberly Dickenson 4 Small Pendelton Purse Tammy Debauch 5 Small Pendelton Purse Joann Verdoot 5 Small Pendelton Purse Tracy Christenson Hotel & Conference Center on 6 Small Pendelton Purse Doris Hamann 6 Small Pendelton Purse Debra LeClaire August 18. Mosher, a black- 7 Small Pendelton Purse James Bourke 7 Small Pendelton Purse Jodi Steeno jack dealer, was on hand 8 Small Pendelton Purse Cherice Lake 8 Small Pendelton Purse Chrystalene Danforth assisting with the roulette 9 Large Pendelton Purse Pamela Bosman 9 Large Pendelton Purse Luis Bolanos demonstration when his name 10 Large Pendelton Purse Julie Hinther 10 Large Pendelton Purse Marilyn King 11 Large Pendelton Purse Darlene Longcore 11 Large Pendelton Purse Janice Rohr was selected for the grand 12 Pendelton Back Pack Sandra Jones 12 Large Pendelton Bag Theresa Torrez prize in the gaming employee 13 Large Pendelton Bag Inga centers 13 Large Pendelton Bag Roberta Thomas category. At right, an unidenti- 14 Large Pendelton Bag Vickie Chambers 14 Large Pendelton Bag Brynne Brunette fied roller takes his chance 15 Large Pendelton Bag Denise Pigott 15 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Rhiannon Boyd with the roll of the dice during 16 Pendelton Tote Anthony John 16 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Parker Plitz a craps demonstration. 17 Small Pendelton Coin Purse Sheri Saunders 17 Twyunhehkw^ Dried Corn Sara Adams 18 CD Isaac Carter 18 Bow & Arrow Michael O' Donnell Besides the two new games 19 CD Janelle Roske 19 CD Cara Smith demonstrations, food and free 20 Stone Carved Bust Chermoua Cheng 20 Silver/Turq Bracelet Jeffrey Gunville entertainment was provided 21 Life ring Lori Matchopatow 21 Silver Necklace Jodi Skenadore for all tribal employees, tribal 22 Life ring Sharon Vanooyen 22 Silver Necklace John Christjohn citizens and friends of the 23 Silver Bracelet Doreen Doxtator 23 Silver Feather Barrett Lisa Frechette 24 Silver Turq Bracelet Joanne Peterson 24 Beaded Hair Combs Sue Linssen Oneida Nation. 25 Beaded Belt Buckle David Lonzo 25 Turquise Cuff Links Robert Fresen August 28, 2003 Section Two Walk this way!

Photos courtesy of LeeAnn Laes Walking the walk and talking the talk are the participants of the 7th annual Oneida Relay for Life, benefitting the American Cancer Society. Top: Oneida Vice- Chairworman Kathy Hughes gets the walkers in motion with the honorary first lap. Middle: Oneida Veterans of the Robert Cornelius VFW Post lead the way during the honorary lap. Right: Lady in Red Shane John, left, com- petes with his nephew (niece) Evan John, in the “Dude Looks Like A Lady” contest. Evan walked away, in flat heels, with first place. 2 B(Téken) August 28, 2003 K a lliih w iis a k s BusineBusinessss Basics of BayBay BankBank celebratescelebrates 8th8th yearyear anniversaryanniversary investments Submitted by Larry Barton Introduction to basic investments to include an understanding of debt and stock equities. Debt equity would be defined as bank deposits support a loan port- folio, government agencies and public companies bonds supported by the ability to pay principle and interest. The class will provide a printed outline of material discussed in classroom setting. There is no cost to the class and there will no sales pitch to invest. The class is designed provide students with the ability pick the risks and rewards to develop long- range saving plans. Be it a home in the future, college funds for the kids, supple- ment retirement or some future financial need it is best to develop a formal plan. Classes will be held at the Oneida Community Education Center, 2632 South Packerland Drive on September 15 and September 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 Photos by Keith Skenandore p.m. The first twenty (20) Community members students to sign up will be in and the membership of the class. Sorry no excep- Bay Bank attended tions. You can register at the their 8th annual Oneida Community anniversary celebration Education Center. Call 869- on a warm afternoon on 7860 for more information. August 22. Staff members of Bay DOJ says it can’t Bank, above, serve up soda, hot dogs, chips, support SBC and cookies at there long distance anniversary celebration. Prizes were also bid for four raffled off to those who attended. Megan Elm, states left, is lifted up by high COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) during an elevator stunt - The Justice Department told federal regulators Tuesday it by the tribally owned could not support SBC Green Bay Elite All-Star Communications Inc.’s appli- Cheerleading squad. cation to enter the long-dis- The young ladies were tance market in four on hand to cheer the Midwestern states. accomplishments of SBC, the second-largest of Bay Bank. the nation's four regional Bell companies, asked federal regulators last month for permis- sion to offer long-distance service in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Norbert Hill HeadStart Delay Because of renovations, the Head Start program located at the Norbert Hill Center will be forced to delay its opening until Tuesday, September 9th. The sites located at the Turtle School and at Airport Road Child Care will open as originally scheduled on September 2nd. We regret any inconvenience this delay may cause. Business Unit Informational Meeting Monday, September 29, 2003 1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Parish Hall Do You know what the Oneida Tribe is working on? If yes, please share this with the organization. If not, please come and experience the next BU Info meeting scheduled for Monday, September 29th from 1:30PM - 4:00PM at the Parish Hall. We are always looking for any/all departments to give a presentation at this valuable communication session. If you and/or your department would be willing to present a specific topic or if you have a request for a specific topic to be presented, I would like to hear from you. Please respond either by e-mail or by calling me at 490-3537 by September 3rd. The Agenda will be published in the 09/11/03 and 09/25/03 publications. Thank you for your time and attention. Lee Thomas K a lliih w iis a k s August 28, 2003 (Áhs§)3 B EducaEducationtion Wisconsin leads nation in ACT scores again Scholarships The Associated Press teachers of our state. They’re Wisconsin scored a composing of English, but it’s not in English. Available MADISON, Wis. (AP) - well-prepared and work ite average of 17.1, slightly enough to understand the Often parents are so busy Wisconsin students led the hard.” better than the 16.9 national complex ACT, he said. Others trying to survive in a foreign Purcell Powless nation again in average ACT The ACT is the second- average. Mexican Americans may receive little support land they don’t have time to scores in 2003, but minority largest college admissions scored a 19.2, up from the from parents and encourage- get involved with their chil- Scholarship Fund students’ scores lagged test in the nation. The test 18.3 national average. ment from teachers or attend dren’s education or they push In 1989 Purcell Powless behind the statewide average, scale ranges from one to 36. Hispanics scored 19.7, up poorer schools with larger their kids too hard, he said. established a scholarship fund according to figures the test- Only states in which 50 per- from the 19.0 national aver- classes. “Time and resources devot- for Oneida Tribal members maker released Tuesday. cent or more of high school age. American Indians scored Evers said many students ed for children are limited,” pursuing graduate and post- Wisconsin students earned graduates took the ACT 20.2, up from 18.7 nationally. of color don’t take rigorous Vue said. “They left the chil- graduate studies. The fund an average composite score of counted in the rankings. Asians scored 20.1, down college prep courses that dren do by their own. Some provides financial assistance 22.2, said state deputy super- Wisconsin students’ scores slightly from their 21.8 would prepare them for the do well, some don’t do very with tuition, fees and required intendent of instruction Tony show the forty percent of the national average. tests. well.” textbooks to students who Evers. Minnesota and Iowa state’s budget that goes to K- White students in “They may not be getting Stan Johnson, president of demonstrate financial need. tied for second at 22. The 12 education is money well- Wisconsin scored an average encouragement from school the Wisconsin Education Applicants may be full-time overall national average was spent, Evers said. of 22.5, better than their 21.7 and home. They may not be Association Council, said an or part-time students, and 20.8. “It’s a validation,” he said. national average. adequately prepared in earlier initiative to reduce class sizes must be in good standing at Wisconsin students have This year, 45,669 students Jeffery Braden, an educa- grades,” Evers said. and 4-year-old kindergarten their academic institution. either finished first or tied for took the test, up from 43,458 tion psychology professor at Thai Vue, administrative courses is helping minorities Applicants must apply for first every year since the in 2002, according to the data. North Carolina State and a coordinator for the Wisconsin improve their scores later in other financial aid prior to 1994-95 school year. They Students of color made up former University of United Coalition of Mutual their academic careers. applying for the Purcell tied for first with Minnesota 9.2 percent of test-takers. Wisconsin-Madison educa- Assistance Associations, “People learn at different Powless scholarship. in 1995-96, Evers said. They lagged behind the tion professor, said a mix of which help Asian and espe- paces,” Johnson said. “You Business and Economic “Whatever we’re doing statewide average but gener- factors play into minorities’ cially Hmong immigrants can’t expect at the blink of an majors receive priority in the right, we’re doing consistent- ally did better than their eth- test performance. adjust to Wisconsin, said eye you’re going to have selection process. For more ly right,” Evers said. “I would nic groups’ national average. Many new immigrants may about 15,000 Hmong students equality as far as those test information or for application say that’s a reflection of the Black students in have a functional understand- in Wisconsin aren’t proficient scores are concerned.'” materials call the Oneida Higher Education Office at 920-869-4333 or 800-236- General Tribal College-bound N.M. students 2214. Jeanette Elmer Council Meeting outperform nation on SAT Scholarship SANTA FE (AP) - New year’s SAT scores is that too more to challenge students, The Wisconsin Indian RE: FY 2004 BUDGET Mexico high school students many of our minorities are especially minority students, Education Association is scored higher than their peers under-challenged, and the in New Mexico,” he said. pleased to provide the September 13, 2003 this year on the SAT, the achievement gap is widening,” Nationally, the high school Jeanette Elmer Scholarship to nation’s most popular college said state schools class of 2003 achieved the Native American Indian students who attend an institu- entrance exam. Superintendent Michael best score on the math section 10:00 A.M. On a scale of 200 to 800, Davis. tion of higher education and of the SAT exam in at least 36 New Mexico students aver- Davis said students should who demonstrate financial Business Committee Conference Room years, while students' verbal aged 548 on the verbal portion take a preliminary test as need. Scholarships will be of the test and 540 on the math sophomores and juniors to scores hit a 16-year high. awarded to 1) New or contin- portion, compared with gain test-taking skills, and that Results of the ACT released uing full time students attend- New Book Release national averages of 507 on “schools should carefully use earlier this month found New ing a vocational / technical verbal and 519 on math. Some the data from the PSAT and Mexico’s class of 2003 earned /tribal college or 4 year insti- “Chronology of Events: 2,617 or 14 percent of New SAT to drive instruction.” a composite score of 19.9, tution, and who are members Mexico’s high school gradu- “Our high schools must do compared to 20.8 nationally. of Wisconsin Tribes. 2) Full Research on Oneidas in ates - three-quarters of them time graduates -- Library from public schools - took the Indian Motorcycle raffle Science Majors will be given Wisconsin SAT. Nationally, 83 percent of priority – Wisconsin, 1634-2000" public school students take the supports Indian education Arizona or New Mexico SAT. Tribes. Twenty five scholar- Susan G. Daniels The scores from New Reserve, Wis. - Ever want By purchasing a $25.00 ships of $1,000 each ($500 Mexico's public school stu- to own an Indian Motorcycle? ticket, you will not only be per semester) will be awarded Here may be your chance and supporting Native scholarship Copyright 2003 dents also exceeded the to undergraduates. Three in the process you can support programs, but you may be the national averages at 541 on scholarships of $5,000 each Indian education training and winner of a $28,000 Indian Two years of research have verbal and 532 on math. The ($2,500 per semester) will be scholarships. Chief Motorcycle, donated by national averages for public awarded to graduates. For resulted in a compilation of activities Both the Gathering of the Indian Motorcycle school students were 503 ver- more information contact involving Oneidas in Wisconsin, Nations of Albuquerque, New Corporation. The $25 dona- bal and 513 math. Virginia Nuske, Menominee Mexico, and Native American tion is tax deductible. from their lives in New York to their More of New Mexico’s Tribal Education Office, PO Educational Technologies of For on-line ticket sales and migration to Wisconsin. graduating seniors take a com- Box 910, Keshena, WI 54135 Reserve, Wisconsin are the a look at the bike, go to peting college entrance exam, (715-799-5110). Deadline recipients of a 2003 Indian www.gatheringofnations.com Information includes treaties, the ACT. Sixty-two percent of for applications is 4 p.m. on Chief Motorcycle, costume Other locations for on-site the state's high school seniors, September 12, 2003. NO land transactions, painted that will be raffled off tickets sales are the Indian 11,871 students, took the ACT FAXED INFORMATION formation of the IRA government, on December 31, 2003 during Country Trading Post on the WILL BE ACCEPTED! this year. a live internet drawing at Lac Courte Oreilles Works Progress Administration, The state Department of accounts about life and more. www.gatheringofnations.com Reservation near Hayward, Girl Scout Education reported Tuesday The funds raised by selling Wisconsin: Arrowhead Motor that this year’s verbal and raffle tickets will support both Sports in Delafield, Limited Edition math SAT scores for volunteer Price: $20.00 plus of the educational scholarship Wisconsin: Harley Davidson American Indian students and training fund programs of Reunion, Labor Day weekend opportunities $3.95 shipping and handling dropped to five-year low at GON and NAET, both at the Navajo Dreams stand: 419 for verbal and 416 for involved with supporting Indian Summer Festival Sept. available in Send check or money order to: math. Black students’ scores Indian education projects for 6-8 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin also dropped from last year, to several years through their at the NFIC and Arrowhead Oneida Susan G. Daniels 450 in verbal and 426 in math. non-profit organizations. Motor Sports stands and from Girl Scouts of the Fox Nationally, scores for black W5507 Porter Road Only 4,000 tickets or less officials of the Gathering of River Area, Inc. is looking for and Indian students went up will be sold during this raffle. Nations Pow wow. volunteers to help Girl Scout Shawano, WI 54166 this year. The odds for winning the bike For more information call troops in the Oneida area. “The key message from this or other secondary prizes are Paul or Kim, at (715) 634- Girl Scouting is open to all great. 5226. girls in grades K-12, and women and men over the age of 18. There are currently vol- NWTC seeks unteer opportunities available in Oneida for leaders and co- outstanding alumni leaders, primarily for girls in Community members can grades K-5. Duties include Distinguished contact the College on their leading meetings, planning grads can compete own behalf or nominate oth- events and conducting activi- ers. ties throughout the school for state award Names should be submit- year. ted to NWTC by Monday, An information registration Community and business Sept. 1, 2003 to allow time night will be held for both leaders who are graduates of for completing the award girls and adults on Tuesday, Northeast Wisconsin materials. For information, September 2, from 6-7 pm at Technical College are asked please go to the College’s the Oneida Nation to contact the College’s web site at: www.nwtc.edu Elementary School. Advancement Office. or e-mail “Being a troop leader is a The College is looking for [email protected], or key volunteer position that candidates for the statewide contact: helps us to maintain a well- WTCS Distinguished Casey Fryda, Public rounded program,” said Lisa Alumni Award, which is Relations Benn, membership/program based primarily on gradu- Northeast Wisconsin specialist. “We can match you ates’ accounts of what dif- Technical College to a volunteer position that ference their degree made in 2740 W. Mason St. will benefit both you and the their lives, how they have P O Box 19042 girls.” supported technical educa- Green Bay, WI 54307-9042 For more information on tion, and professional Phone: (920) 498-6288 or volunteering contact Benn at accomplishments. (800) 422-NWTC, ext. 6288 800-924-1211 or 920-734- 7069, ext. 11. 4 B(Kayé) August 28, 2003 Kalihwisaks EyEyee onon EnEnvironmentvironment Free animal hospital Public comment sought on provides pets a Beloit casino healthy look on life environmental Submitted by the After surgery each pet went assessment BELOIT, Wis. (AP) Environmental, Health & to a recovery area for a few Nearly three years after Beloit Safety Area hours until they were ready to voters endorsed a referendum For several years, the EHS go home. In recovery, stu- supporting a tribal casino, the Area has sponsored the dents and volunteers would Annual Rabies Clinic, where take temperatures and moni- U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal members can get free tor each animal’s progress. will begin Tuesday a 30-day vaccines for their pets. This Once they were able to get up public comment period on the event has traditionally served and walk around on their environmental assessment for hundreds of animals each own, they were free to go. the proposed facility. year. A total of 314 pets received The Bad River and St. This year however, we did services over the weekend. Croix bands of the Lake something new. The The total value of the free ser- Photos by Keith Skenandore Superior Chippewa proposed University of Michigan vices that were provided was Dawn Johnson of the casino just west of School of Veterinary $27,737.00 over the 3 days. Shiocton, above, sits Interstate 90 near the city’s Medicine chose Oneida to A follow up survey will be with Molly May, her 2 wastewater treatment plant. come and provide free pet completed so we can deter- year old bassett hound, Beloit City Council services. So after a couples mine whether or not the com- as she waits for Molly to President Terry Monahan said years of planning and orga- munity was pleased with the awake from the anesthe- the comment period repre- nizing, the vet students event, and if the community sia following her surgery sents a chance for city and arrived in Oneida. would like to have another and vaccination at the casino supporters to do their On August 21, at 12:30 am similar event. If you have free animal hospital held part to move the project the bus arrived from Idaho, comments or suggestions, or at the Civic Center on along. would like to be a volunteer where they had traveled to August 21. At right, Andy “I’m glad we’re finally at a first. Fifteen students, 1 for next year, please contact Rollo, a fourth year vet- tangible stage in these pro- Veterinarian, and 1 the EHS Area. ceedings, that we know it’s Veterinarian Assistant set up This event would not have erinary student at Michigan State our turn to take action, to the animal hospital in the been possible without the push this thing forward,” Civic Center gymnasium. help of several other depart- University, prepares a Monahan said. The amount of equipment ments and volunteers. The dog for surgery following Beloit city manager Larry was amazing; surgical tables, tribal departments that helped the injection of an anes- Arft and tribal representatives lights, instruments, auto- with the event include; the thesia and the place- met Wednesday with Civic Center, Anna John claves, kennels, vaccines, ment of a tube in the Wisconsin Secretary of Nursing Home, Tower Foods, medicines, and much more. dog’s trachea to admin- Administration Marc Marotta DPW, and Oneida Farm. The clinic opened at ister a gas anesthesia. A on the proposal. 8:00am, and people started Volunteers included; Lisa total of 314 animals Marotta told them Gov. Jim pouring in with their pets. Miotke, Jeff Mears, Crystal received free services Doyle had an open mind Each pet had a physical Hanson, Shad Webster, Rod totalling $27,737 over about whether to approve the examination, their required Hill, Harvey Kosowski, Dan vaccines, and deworming King, Al Baird, Inez the three day period. casino project, Arft said. medicine. Then some went on Dommer, Josh Seymour, But Doyle spokesman Josh to surgery. The most common Kathleen Seymour, Jerilene Morby said the project has a surgery types were spaying Skenandore, Amy Cooper, long way to go before reach- and neutering, however other Tony Kuchma, Gail Waste management program ing the governor’s desk. surgeries included unilateral Cornelius, Tony Ray “Right now, the decision and bilateral cryptorchids Cornelius, Twylite Moore, highlights of Wisconsin recycling lies with the federal govern- (when a male’s testicle does Kerry Cornelius, Kathryn Submitted by Diane Jourdan But such efforts are saving the Wisconsin ment and the Department of not fully descend), skin tag Cornelius, Dan Brooks, Jacy Coordinator, Oneida Recycling Program state more than landfill space; Currently, every state resi- the Interior,” Morby said. removals, tooth extractions, Rassmussen, Diane Jourdan, Each Wisconsin resident they also save a great deal of dent has access to a community “There’s so many hoops that entropians (eyelid surgery), Laura Manthe, and Steve generates an average of 1,628 energy and other resources. recycling program, and fully need to be jumped through and hernia repairs. Linskens. pounds of municipal solid For example, recycling one 94% of Wisconsin households that it’s premature to say waste each year, or 4.46 ton of aluminum saves the report participating in these pro- whether the governor would Report finds EPA lacked pounds per day, including energy equivalent of 2,350 grams and 93% feel that it is approve it or not.” each person's household gallons of gasoline, or the worthwhile. 58% of Wisconsin Monahan said he expected waste and share of commer- data to support its claims for total amount of electricity households recycle at least as the BIA to receive letters cial waste. That's a lot of used by a typical Wisconsin much as they did two years opposed to the casino, but he waste, but the good news is relaxing air pollution rules home over 10 years. ago, and 32% are recycling said the victory in the referen- that Wisconsinites also recy- dum cannot be ignored. WASHINGTON (AP) - with the report’s recommen- Recycling paper produces 73 more now. Over half report cle much of it - about 33 per- percent less air pollution than “If it would be held again, I Congressional investigators dation that they should find cent in 2000, according to the composting yard waste and say the Environmental appropriate data to track does manufacturing paper 73% leave grass clippings on think it would have been a Wisconsin Waste from virgin materials, and higher margin,” he said. Protection Agency relied on results of rule changes as fed- Characterization and their lawns. anecdotes from industries it eral and state authorities recycling glass cuts down on Management Study Update mining wastes from glass regulates, not comprehensive implement them. Agency completed recently by data, when it claimed that spokeswoman Lisa Harrison manufacturing by 80 percent. Franklin Associates, LTD. Recycling in Wisconsin relaxing air pollution rules for said EPA intends “to establish That's almost double the 1990 Tsyunh#hkwfashion policy responses,” what happens,” said Pete Dentistry has historically economic disparities between The two-day conference under the age of 20 when they Pawlenty said. “This has been White, chairman of the Leech been a field dominated by American Indians and other wraps up Saturday after an have their first child, which is a long challenge.” Lake Band of Ojibwe, who men. Records from early civ- racial groups. opening day addressing issues double the national average. The Interstate Indian hosted the event in northern ilizations have noted that the “We need to make sure that such as American Indian vet- -American Indians die Council was created in 1949 Minnesota. first dentist were often bar- we don’t lose sight from some erans, census figures and younger than other ethnic by state governors to improve Besides a drum circle and a pipe ceremony, a salute was bers, blacksmith or silver of the fundamental issues homeland security. Pawlenty groups. Thirteen percent of relationships with Indians and which is not just land issues, cited a disturbing list of statis- American Indian deaths are provide a liaison in creating given to Pfc. Lori Piestewa, a smith's. These jobs were tra- not just gaming issues, but the tics to the group at the under the age of 25, compared public policy with lawmakers. Hopi Indian from northern ditionally held by men. As health and welfare and well Northern Lights Conference with 4 percent in that age cat- This year’s conference Arizona who was the first the world began to experience being of American Indians,” Center. egory for rest of the popula- included representatives from American woman killed in the Industrial Revolution Pawlenty told members of the According to the tion. Alabama, Colorado, Florida, combat during the recent war women began to exhibit inde- Governors’ Interstate Indian Republican governor: -Homicide is the second Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, with Iraq. pendence and demand partici- Council. -38 percent of American leading cause of death among Maryland, Michigan, pation in fields that were once closed to them. Coalition of According to the American Two big changes at Oneida Slow Dance Association of Women Wisconsin Dentist, Emiline Jones in Pharmacy will affect you Have you ever 1859 was the first woman to Aging New Oneida Community Health fall. Registration staff will actual- watched kids openly practice as a dentist. Center The new computer system ly be doing the data input. On a merry-go-round? She was able to accomplish Groups Our new pharmacy com- and the two (2) operational puter system will become This will allow the pharmacy Or listened to the rain this amazing feet with the changes are being implement- Conference operational by early fall of staff to spend their time filling help of her husband who ed in an effort to improve the Slapping on the June 4, 5 and 6, 2003 this year. This new system prescriptions and providing practiced along side her. She pharmacy service and to keep ground? spent more than 40 years Submitted by Valder will be changing the way we the required consultations to do business in two important up with the 20% increase in the patients. Ever followed a butter- serving the community. A John the number of patients served ways. By late fall we also plan to few years later, according to The CWAG convention in the OCHC Pharmacy. The fly's erratic flight? the, National Museum of planner collaborated with the implement a new Automated CHANGE #1: new pharmacy computer sys- Or gazed at the sun Dentistry Lucy H. Taylor was Oneidas to host tours of the All patients Call-in prescription re-fill must stop in Patient tem is considered the best on the first woman to graduate Oneida community and to system. The system will into the fading Registration before going to the market and should have a from a dental school in the include entertainment by dramatic impact towards reduce your waiting time to night? Native American drumming the pharmacy. United States in 1866. Ms. improving the efficiency of pick up re-fills. We will con- and dancing. I was present to CHANGE # 2: An automated You better slow down. Taylor had to endure numer- the pharmacy. tinue to strive to achieve our take part as a Native phone call-in feature for Don't dance so fast. ous rejection letters from den- Under the new pharmacy goal of being able to provide American veteran. I was refills will be activated by late tal schools which would not computer system, Patient same day service. Time is short. impressed at the warm recep- Did You Know... admit her due to the fact that The music won't last. she was a woman. The heads tion we received. More Dental of the schools felt women Governor Doyle was the Podiatric Medical Services keynote speaker and Senator Do you run through were unable to withstand the Facts from Dr. Oneida Community Health Board Hansen of Green Bay had rigorous course selection. The Oneida Community Health Center has recently added each day some closing remarks. Burrell Finally, after many years of Podiatric Medical Services. On the fly? Workshops Attended: American Indian/Alaska working as an apprentice to a Podiatry is that branch of medicine that deals with the med- • Alternative Therapies – Natives do not have adequate ical and surgical problems of the foot and ankle. When you ask, "How man, Ms. Taylor was admitted Diane Ames access to preventive and This includes the necessary medical and surgical treatment are you?" to Dental School. • Dementia – Dr. Fred restorative dental care. 68% of problems of the toenails including toenail injury, ingrown of 2-5 year olds, 66% of 6-14 Do you hear the reply? Researchers have also Walburn toenails and fungus toenails. Also, the causes and necessary year olds and 68% of 15-19 commended the perseverance – treatment of corns and callouses will be provided. When the day is done • Who Will Speak for You? untreated of Emilie Foeking, who in year olds have Foot care done for the convenience of the patient or family Ellen Henninger decay. Do you lie in your bed 1873, became the first woman • Circle of Life – Norma such as pedicures and other routine foot care such as periodic to graduate from the An Oral Health Survey of trimming of callouses and toenails will not be provided. With the next hundred General American Indian and Alaska Baltimore College of Dental Medically necessary pedicures can only be determined by your • Oneida Elders Video – Joy Native Dental Patients: chores Surgery. Historians at the Ninham doctor or the podiatrist. Findings, Regional If you have any questions please feel free to call the Oneida Running through your Samuel Harris Museum have Evaluation: Differences and National recorded Malvina Gweria as I would have liked to attend Community Health Center at 869-2711 (toll free 1-866-869- head? Comparisons. US Dept. of 2711) the first woman dental assis- more workshops. Not possi- Health and Human Services. You'd better slow down tant in 1885. Ida G. Rollins, ble the way they were sched- Indian Health Service. Don't dance so fast. in 1890, became the first uled. Division of Dental Services. Oneida Health Center Board African American graduate of Susan House, Chair Time is short. the University of Michigan. Notice to… Sandra Ninham, Vice Chair The music won't last. She was also the first woman to practice in Chicago. Foot Care Clients Florence Petri, Secretary Ever told your child, Thanks to the perseverance Bellin College of Nursing WILL NOT be having Richard Moss, Board Member We'll do it tomorrow? of these early pioneers, gener- Foot Care Clinics at Elderly Services this Fall. If Pearl McLester, Board Member ations of women have com- And in your haste, you would like to continue having foot care by the All meetings are held the third Thursday of each pleted dental school. Not see his sorrow? Bellin students you may call for information at the month at Noon at the Progress has also allowed Health Center Conference Room. number listed below. You will need to provide your Ever lost touch, women to also become heads The Community is invited to attend. of faculty at the very schools own transportation. Let a good friendship which would not admit Aging Resource Center die them in the 17 and 1800's. 300 S. Adams Cause you never had Today, approximately 46 per- Oneida Elderly cent of all dentist are women. Phone 448-4314 time Services Mealsite To call and say,"Hi" THE AMERICAN EXPRESS PROPERTY CASUALTY You'd better slow down COMPANIES Volunteer Program Don't dance so fast. What a great place to work! Needs…VOLUNTEERS Time is short. Are you looking for a career, not just a job? Then here’s a place for you. A place where you can Want to be a volunteer? 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If you feel you would like to offer your assis- would like to find out about our current career opportunities, please visit our website at: When you worry and www.americanexpress.com tance, by giving a few hours a week or more, Click on “Jobs at American Express” and search all jobs in WI. Our current openings will be listed please call 869-1551 and ask for Loretta hurry through your there. Once you find the job(s) that interest you, click on “Apply Now” and complete the on-line Mencheski. day, application. Other Services Volunteers Can Provide: It is like an unopened We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer 1. Companionship/Conversation gift.... 2. Transportation to appointments Thrown away. 3. Assist with special events 4. Dust and polish furnishings Life is not a race. 5. Participate in Games/Cards Do take it slower 6. Care of house plants Hear the music 7. Clip coupons for shopping Before the song is 8. Reading over. 9. Assist with crafts Author Unknown 6 B(Yá=yahk) August 28, 2003 Kalihwisaks CultureCulture Kanukwathslakelu How the medicines came to the Bear Clan See the “Where the medicines lay” Iroquois people have passed on sto- better. cultural The Oneida Nation is extensive use of plants ries for generations about how the The next day the stranger became one of the Six Nations of by the Oneida people. Bear Clan people came to receive the sick again, with a different sickness. website the Iroquois His field notes reference gift of medicines from an elder Again he sent the woman to gather a We encourage every- Confederacy. A band of hundreds of plant woman who had the knowledge of plant and instructed her how to make one to become involved Oneidas relocated to species. healing with the medicines from the a medicine from it. in the Oneida Wisconsin in the early Smith’s work is unique earth. This cycle repeated as the man Language. Remember 1800's. because in addition to One of the reasons collecting plant speci- The legend says that an Iroquois came down with many different sick- that every word you they decided to settle in mens and photographs, village was visited by a strange man nesses, sent the woman to gather learn and speak this area was because the he researched Tribal seeking food and shelter. This many different plants and instructed becomes a part of keep- terrain and plant life is uses. stranger was turned away by every her how to prepare them to cure the ing the Oneida similar to that of their Many of the plants in Longhouse he came to, until he came sickness. Language alive. Please homeland in upper New this garden where chosen to the house of the Bear Clan. The This stranger was the Creator, and visit our new website at: York State. based on Huron Smith’s elder woman of the house welcomed He had taught her the cures for all the http://language.onei- Huron Smith, a field notes. The shape of him in and shared her food with him. sicknesses of His People. He told her botanist from the the bear was chosen for danation.org/about/his The next morning, the stranger from that day on members of the Bear Chicago Field Museum, the garden because in tory visited the Oneida Oneida culture, the Bear became sick and told the woman to Clan where keepers of the medicines, Reservation in the late Clan members are keep- go gather a certain plant. He told her and Medicine Men and Women 1920's. ers of the knowledge of how to make a medicine from it, and where to always belong to the Bear Smith documented the medicines. when he took the medicine he was Clan.

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PPeeooppllee//JJoobbss (Continued) New or Green Corn Moon On^stase w oh nust da zay wah knee dull nisatyle What are you doing? sahtsy%halehe>k< Are you washing my hands? Kahtsy%halehe I’m washing my hands. seksahl&nyuhe>k< Are you setting the table? Keksahl&nyuhe I’m setting the table. sekhwah#lha>k< Are you putting food on the table? Keksohal$nyuhe I’m putting food on the table. Satekhu=n$he>k< Are you eating? Katekhu=n$he I’m eating. Photos by Phil Wisneski snek$lha>k< Above: David Wrone Are you drinking? speaks to a nearly full Khnek$lha I’m drinking. house at the Oneida History Conference: The Oneida Journey, held at For correct pronunciation please ask an Elder or the Oneida Turtle School contact Tekalut@tu 920-490-2472 on August 14-15. Right: Language tapes and CD’s are also available in our Larry Hauptman Oneida language. addresses the audience as conference coordinator Gordon McLester OOnneeiiddaa PPrroonnuunncciiaattiioonn SSyysstteemm looks on. Both VOWELS: Hauptman and Wrone spoke about the Civil “a” has the sound of the “a” in ah or father War and it’s effect on the “e” has the sound of the “e” in egg or eight Oneida people. Other “i” has the sound “i” in ski or machine areas of discussion were “o” has the sound of the “o”in hope or low boarding schools and land allotment. “u” has the sound of “un” in tune The History Conference “<” has the sound of “on” in son was also held in conjunc- tion with the second annu- CONSONANTS: al All-Oneida Gathering. These consonants have the same sound as they Meals, displays and tours usually do in English: h, l, n, w, and y. The of the reservation were letters ‘t’, ‘k’, and ‘s’ each have two (2) pro- also included in the tour. nunciations depending on other sounds near The Oneida Nation Arts Program was also a co- them. sponsor. ‘t’ normally has the sound like a ‘d’. If a ‘k’, ‘h’, or ‘s’ follows, then the ‘t’ sounds as top. Three Oneida Nations represented in hymn singing ‘k’ normally has a g-like sound but if a ‘t’, Review by Beth Bashara treat to hear the different ver- Thursday after the History world. Especially popular on ‘s’, or ‘h’ follows, it has the sound as kill. The Oneida community sions of the traditional hymns Conference party. The Green the east coast, Dennison's last ‘s’ coming between two vowels makes a ‘z’ was very fortunate to wel- that have been sung in each of Bay Civic Symphony, under concert in Pennslvania was to sound, before or after an ‘h’ like the sound in sea. come Indian Hymn singers these communities for hun- the direction of Patrick Miles 70,000 people. His glottal stop. Stops sound like in the word from Canada and New York, dreds of years. These hymns presented an old time concert Aboriginal Suite captures the ‘>’ like ‘oh, oh’ August 14-15, at the 2003 provide comfort and joy to circa 1900's that featured An feelings and attitudes of the Oneida History Conference. our elders and remind us that Aboriginal Suite by Dennison romantic native popular dur- ‘tshy’ or ‘tsi’ sounds like ‘j’ Together, Oneidas from together through song, we are Wheelock. ing the turn of the 19th centu- ‘tshy’ or ‘tshi’ sounds like ‘ch’ Wisconsin, New York and one people. Our deepest grat- Oneida tribal member, ry (or would be the 20th cen- ‘sy’ sounds like ‘sh’ Canada, shared their love of itude to the singers from New Dennison Wheelock was a ‘#’ accent mark over a vowel indicates the hymns with the communi- York and Canada that made prominent band leader at the tury). The Green Bay Civic ty on Thursday and Friday the journey to Wisconsin. turn of the century who later Symphony will be featuring stressed syllable in a word. Combination night following day's activi- Oneida was also fortunate became a lawyer. As a band Dennison's composition in of ‘#’ makes of falling tone sound. ties at the History to welcome the Green Bay director, Dennison turned their regular season, January ‘=’ lengthens the sound of a vowel and under- Conference. It was a special Civic Symphony to the Indian bands all over the 2004. lined sounds are whispered. K a lliih w iis a k s August 28, 2003 (Tsya=ták)7 B GoodGood NeNewsws at i on Congrrattullat i on ’’s Jerrel Kurowski Happy 1st Birthday to on receiving the our Son/Brother 2003 Defensive MVP Seneth Powless Chaske Primeau Award for the Oneida Isaiah Powless 2 on August 17th 27 on July 15th Babe Ruth Team on August 28th

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to my Granddaughter Love Mom, Summer, Seneth and “The Girls” Jennifer Metoxen Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary on the 31st of August 2003 September Calendar of Events Junior tree to tree. Meet in the front Naturalist/Junior parking lot at the director’s Ecologist Program house. For more information, call (920) 391-3671. (Green Bay, WI) Saturdays, September 6, 13 Public Campfire and 20 any time between 10 Saturday, September 6, 2003 Way to go & Keep up Love Grandma Rochelle Powless, Mom- a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at 6:30 p.m. the good work! Summer Powless, Chaske and “The Girls” Let your investigative skills Children and their families Love Mom, Rod, go wild at the Sancturary this are invited to the Sanctuary Grandma & Grandpa summer. Participants can for a public campfire. enjoy Kurowski, and sister check out a backpack full of Jianna Love Do-Do the bonfire, marshmallows, Notice of… equipment and a field note- cider and story telling. cost is book they will need to com- $1 per person. Pre-registration 1-920-833-9924 plete a study. After the field- is required by calling (920) Party Rentals & More...... 2003 work is complete, Sanctuary 391-3671. Great Music ~ Great Lights staff will review the results Big Fun! Special Election with the participants. Each Autumn Challenge Your All Event DJ Service child will receive a small Saturday, September 20, nature reward. There are eight 2003 SPINNERS DJ SATURDAY different themes to investi- On your mark, get set and Ask about our gate. This program is weather mark your calendar. the 2003 event video services September 27, 2003 dependent and children must Georgia-Pacific Autumn Great Prices! be accompanied by an adult. Challenge starts at 7 a.m. Critter Counter Participate in the 5K wheel- ✦ Fresh cut Roses starting at 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Sundays, September 7, 14, chair event, 5K run/walk or 21 and 28 anytime between $13.95 per dozen* the quarter mile children’s 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. ✦ Same Day Delivery ONEIDA POLICE DEPARTMENT run. Proceeds go to the Sanctuary visitors can learn Friends of the Wildlife ✦ 2783 Freedom Road • Oneida, Wisconsin 20% off Wedding Flowers about animals through this Sanctuary. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ interactive area in the Resch ✦ Funerals For more information, call • Picture identification is Conservation Wing at the ✦ Flowers for All Occasions (920) 391-3671. required for voting! Observation Building. The Located in Bay Park Square public can interact with Autumn Adventure 920-429-0108 *Prices subject to change • Children will not be wildlife and learn why the Saturday, September 27, allowed in the voting area! animals call the Sanctuary 2003 To our readers… home. Don’t forget to bring The Thursday Morning “Good News” submissions mailed in without payment your camera! This activity is Optimist Club sponsors the will NOT be published. Payment for “Good News” free and open to the public. annual Kid’s Autumn wishes MUST BE made at time of submission. Animal Stories for Adventure at the Sanctuary Please review the following price options: Preschoolers: The from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy Message with Photo: Message Only: 1 col. @ $8.00 1 column @ $3.00 Salamander face painting, live animal 2 col. @ $16.00 2 column @ $6.00 KalihwisaksKalihwisaks Tuesday, September 2 at 10 exhibits, lunch and much NEXT DEADLINE IS… more. All activities are free 3 col. @ $24.00 3 column @ $9.00 Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, 2003 a.m. and again Monday, September 15 at 1 p.m. and open to the public. (There is an additional $5.00 charge if message only is @ 4:30 p.m. Children and their families For more information, call over 20 words and message with photo is over 40 word with a Publish date of… can learn about salamanders (920) 391-3671. limit!) Thursday, Sept. 11th, 2003 during Animal Stories for Questions? Preschoolers. Sanctuary staff Call Kalihwisak’s at 869-4280 Questions, please call: 869-4280 Bay Beach Wildlife will read the short story “the Sanctuary is a 700-acre urban Salamander Room” by Anne wildlife refuge featuring live Maxer. cost is $1 per person. animal exhibits, educational Pre-registration is required by displays, miles of hiking and calling (920) 391-3671. walking trails, and excellent Lone Pine Carpet Cleaning Fall Bird Hikes: wildlife viewing opportunities. 1-920-833-9205 “Birds in Wisconsin” The Sanctuary’s summer Wednesday, September 3 hours are 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 6 with trails closing at 4:30 at 7 a.m. p.m. There is no admission $17.95 per room $1.00 per step & riser ❝ I can handle all your Get out your binoculars and charge. The Sanctuary is $ per sofa $ per love seat hiking shoes. It’s time to get 23.95 20.95 carpet care needs, as well as located at 1660 E. Shore $ $ up early, head over to the Bay 17.95 per recliner 13.95 arm chair your furniture care needs! Drive on Green Bay’s east Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and $ side across from Bay Beach Stain guard 10.95 per room All cleaning done by the join bird enthusiast Ty Hallways & Closets are Free owner so you know it’s Baumann to hike the trails of Amusement Park. Minimum charge of $35.00 if outside local area done right the first time!❞ the Sanctuary and look for Visit the Bay Beach birds of all kinds who live in Wildlife Sanctuary Web site: the wild in the Green Bay www.baybeachwildlife.com Owned and operated by tribal member ~ Dan Summers area. You will see birds of all For more information, call colors and sizes flying from (920) 391-3671. 8 B(Téklu) August 28, 2003 K a lliih w iis a k s To place a Oneida’s classified, call the Kalihwisaks Best 1-800-236-2214 Marketplace!!

Department. Shall attend ic interest in the neighboring Administrative Assistant quality management, work flow gram budget. This is a non- Board applicable training. Must be a business park. IV analysis, process improvement, exempt position and reports to person in good standing in the The “No-Action” alternative Position #01593 business metrics and cost bene- the YES Director. Continuation fit analysis. Continuation of posi- Vacancies community. Commissioners was also evaluated. It was Salary: Grade 6 $10.42/hr. of position is contingent upon tion is contingent upon funding funding allocation. serve a term of five (5) years. (Negotiable dependent upon Oneida Pow Wow Committee: rejected due the fact that this education & experience.) allocation. Closing Date: Two (2) vacancies. Deadline date for applications alternative will not assist in the Position Summary: This posi- Closing Date: Until Filled Qualifications: Shall serve a two is September 15, 2003. development of a strong local tion will supervise the September 16, 2003 Proposed Start Date: (2) year term. The individual Administrative Assistant I and be Proposed Start Date: As Soon As Possible Oneida Land Commission: economy. may be required to perform Comments & Availability: responsible for the clerical and November 317 2003 One (1) vacancy. Apple Picker/ supervisory duties in relation to Interested parties can obtain administrative duties required to Qualifications: Shall serve a Occupational Health RN Agricultural Worker a pow-wow. Deadline date for copies of these documents from support the Child Care Director three (2) year term. Shall be a and the support staff. Incumbent Position #01223 Position #01487 applications is September 15, the above address. Comments Salary: Grade 10 $14.14/hr. member of the Oneida Tribe. must be able to present a pro- Salary: Apple Picker $5.15/hr 2003. regarding the proposed action fessional appearance, attitude (Negotiable dependent upon plus $.50 bonus per bushel Shall be a resident of Brown of may also be submitted within 30 education & experience.) picked; Agricultural Worker Outagamie Counties. Shall not and demeanor in all situations Oneida Personnel days of the date of this NOA. but particularly in those dealing Position Summary: This posi- $7.51/hr. Position Summary: Commission: One (1) vacancy. be employed by the Division of Contact Tom Nelson at (920) with the general public. This is a tion is responsible for providing This is a part time position Qualifications: Must be an Land Management. Deadline 497-5812 extension 146 or write non-exempt position and reports support of employees health and whose primary responsibility is to harvest apples. May be enrolled member of the Oneida date for applications is Oneida Environmental to the Child Care Director. safety programs as directed by Tribe. The entire combined September 15, 2003. Continuation of position is con- tribal laws and mandates active required to assist with other Department, PO Box 365, duties within the Agricultural membership may not consist of tingent upon funding allocation. workers compensation case Anna John Nursing Home: Oneida, WI 54155 for more management. This position is Department. hours will vary more than two (2) members Closing Date: Six (6) vacancies. The primary info. Dated July 31, 2003. September 8, 2003 responsible for monitoring depending on ripening of crop from any one division of the purpose of the Nursing Home Proposed Start Date: employee health, assisting in and weather. This position is Oneida Tribe, nor less than Notice to the Oneida Commission is to ensure that the November 10, 2003 employee screening clinics, pro- exempt from FLSA provision seven (7) community members. Community. On July 17, 2003 viding education and /or consult- under the agricultural exemption facility is equipped and staffed A member may not be an the Oneida housing Authority Dispatcher ing for immediate intervention and will not be eligible for over- in a manner that will provide the employee of the Human Board of Commissioners adopt- Position #00757 for on-the-job injuries and pro- time. Apple Pickers will be paid best services and care for the Resources Department, and ed the Oneida Policy Ordinance Salary: Grade 6 $10.42/hr. viding continued education for $5.15 per hour on a weekly residents in the home with basis plus a $.50 bonus per advocacy group or any other to be considered when looking (Negotiable dependent upon Tribal employees on occupation- Indian preference for residents education & experience.) al health and safety. This is a bushel picked. Agricultural recognized hearing body within at potential tenants for the and employment. Position Summary: This posi- non-exempt position and reports Workers will be paid $7.15 per the Oneida Tribe. the member- Oneida Housing Authority Qualifications: Two members of tion operates an AS/400 System to the Occupational Health hour. This is a non-exempt and ship may not be such that a con- units. In part, this resolution reports to the Agricultural the Nursing Home Commission specific to law enforcement uti- Nursing Director. Continuation flict of interest or nepotism is states: “Whereas NAHASDA Supervisor. Continuation of posi- may be professional persons or lizing CAD (Computer of position is contingent upon created as defined in these by- allows for Tribally Designated Automated Dispatch) screen funding allocation. tion is contingent upon funding licensed persons or members of laws:Nepotism is created by the Housing entities to adopt poli- and performs data entry within Closing Date: allocation. the general public. All other Closing Date: following relationships: father, cies and procedures to govern the same system. This position September 16, 2003 members of the commission On-going Recruitment mother, husband, wife, brother, the Housing Authority, and will operate the TIME Proposed Start Date: must be enrolled members of November 17, 2003 Proposed Start Date: sister, son, daughter, father-in- Whereas the Oneida Tribe of (Transaction Information for the Oneida Tribe. Term shall be Management Enforcement) sys- Applicants will be placed on law, mother-in-law, brother-in- Indians of Wisconsin has by Director of Nursing a pool and will be notified as for two (2) years. Deadline date tem, by querying the current sta- law, sister-in-law, daughter-in- formal legislative action, devel- Position #00178 positions become available. for applications is September tus and interpreting information law, son-in-law, grandparent, oped and implemented a pardon Salary: Grade 12 (Negotiable 29, 2003. contained in teletypes to appro- Assistant-Certified grandchild, step-children, step- ordinance policy, Now therefore priate personnel. This position dependent upon education & experience.) Position Summary: Medical (Pool) parent or significant other. be it resolved that the Oneida requires a great deal of interac- Position #01844 This position will supervise, Conflict of interest is a conflict Housing Authority Board here- tion with employees and the Salary: Grade 5 $9.71/Hr. Legal Notice direct and monitor the day to day between the private interests and by recognizes and adopts the public to achieve cooperation. (Negotiable dependent upon use of the Oneida Tribe of Incumbent will work shifts functions of the Nursing education & experience.) the official responsibilities of a Garnishment of Per Capita Department to ensure the high- person in trust. Deadline for Indians of Wisconsin pardon including nights, weekends and Position Summary: This posi- for Child Support Payments. holidays as assigned by the est quality of care to all resi- tion will provide direct patient application is September 2, ordinance for applications, On June 25, 2003, the Oneida Police Department. This is a dents. Incumbent will insure the care in the ambulatory clinic at 2003. renters, and homebuyers for Business Committee adopted non-exempt position and reports department is compliant with all the Oneida Community Health appeals, and be it further state and federal codes. This Center (OCHC) as needed. This Oneida Nation Electronics BC-6-25-03-G emergency to the Lieutenant. Continuation resolved, the Oneida Housing position will be required to work position will work in compliance (ONE), Board of Directors: of position is contingent upon amending the Per Capita Authority Board will accept funding allocation. shifts. This is an exempt position with the health center’s philoso- Seven (7) vacancies. ONE is a Ordinance by placing child sup- official pardons of the Oneida Closing Date: and reports to the Nursing Home phy and mission statement. tribally chartered corporation. port payments ahead of debts Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin September 8, 2003 Administrator. Continuation of This is a non-exempt position The Board of Directors will be owed to the Tribe when garnish- on a case by case basis.” Proposed Start Date: position is contingent upon fund- and reports to the Clinic Nursing Supervisor. Continuation of posi- responsible for establishing the ment of per capita payments are If anyone would like to see the November 10, 2003 ing allocation. overall policies and objectives Closing Date: tion is contingent upon funding ordered by the Oneida Appeals entire resolution, please contact allocation. Shuttle Supervisor September 23, 2003 for the management of the Commission. the Oneida housing office at Position #01504 Closing Date: Proposed Start Date: affairs and assets of the corpora- The Resolution also extended 869-2227. Salary: Grade 7 $11.21/hr. Until Filled November 24, 2003 tion and periodically reviewing the filing deadline to July 30th (Negotiable dependent upon Proposed Start Date: and evaluating management education & experience.) Applicants will be placed in for garnishment requests to the Police Officer results. Qualifications: The Oneida Position Summary: Under the an interviewing pool and will Oneida Appeals Commission. Position #00908 majority of the members must general supervision of the Salary: Grade 09 $15.80/hr. be notified as positions For further information, please be voting members of the Nation Jobs Transportation Manager, this Position Summary: This posi- become available. contact: June Cornelius, Oneida position assists in directing and tion will work shifts as assigned Oneida General Tribal Council. Note: Oneida Nation administering department stan- Outreach Worker All board members must have Appeals Commission: 497-5800 in the Police Department. Newly or Cheryl Skolaski, Enrollments jobs posted “until filled” dard operating procedures fro all hired officers are expected to Position #01737 extensive experience in one of phases of the Oneida Bingo and Department: 869-2083. may close without make a minimum commitment of Salary: Grade 4 $9.07/Hr. more of the following areas: Casino shuttle and limousine two years to this position due to (Negotiable dependent upon business, areas to include man- notice. service. Employee will work with the expense incurred by the education and experience) all gaming departments to agement, marketing, finance, Public Oneida Tribe in training new offi- Position Summary: This posi- Administrative Assistant ensure safe and timely shuttle banking, purchasing, retail or cers. incumbent will be on a one tion is responsible to plan, assist III service for passengers. wholesale; and technology areas Notices Position #01587 year probation period and must with and assure completion of Employee is responsible for the pass current evaluations. One to include electronic manufac- Salary: Grade 5 $9.71/hr. individual family and community NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY supervision of all shuttle drivers year would start the day after shared gardens. incumbent turing, communications, med- Project Description: The Oneida (Negotiable dependent upon to include, completing annual graduation from the Police must be able to work flexible ical technology, electrical, Nation is proposing to grant an education & experience.) and probationary evaluations, Academy. This is a non-exempt industrial, and test engineering, easement along the property for- Position Summary: This posi- disciplinary actions, review position and reports to the hours including evenings and as well as other significant cor- merly known as the Kreuger tion is responsible for the clerical vacation/personal requests. This Sergeant. Continuation of posi- weekends. Incumbent will be porate experience in project Property. This property is locat- and administrative duties position is also responsible to tion is contingent upon funding expected to work long hours required to support the Oneida dispatch calls and information with a seven (7) day work management and product devel- ed in section , T N, R E, Village allocation. Public Transit System and the with accuracy and speed. week including holidays and opment. the term for a board of Ashwaubenon, within the Closing Date: support staff. The ideal candi- Incumbent will work a schedule September 23, 2003 as the workload dictates. This member will be three (3) years. exterior boundaries of the date will possess excellent cleri- that will include nights, week- Proposed Start Date: is an agricultural exempt posi- Deadline date for applications Oneida Reservation, Brown cal skills, present a professional ends and holidays. This position November 24, 2003 tion and reports to the is September 2, 2003. County, Wisconsin. The ease- appearance, attitude and will provide written reports on Administrative Assistant Agricultural Food Production ment is necessary for expansion demeanor in all situations but potential problems and/or oppor- Supervisor. Continuation of this tunities for growth to the III Oneida Police Commission: of utility services within the particularly in those dealing with position is contingent upon fund- Manager. This is a key, non- Position #01184 One (1) vacancy. Oneida Business Park. An addi- the general public. This is a non- ing. exempt position and reports to Salary: Grade 05 $9.71/hr. Qualifications: Shall be a mem- tional benefit may be the exten- exempt position and reports to Closing Date: the Transportation Manager. (Negotiable dependent upon ber of the Oneida Tribe. Must be the Public Transit Director. sion of the existing pedestrian Continuation of position is con- education & experience.) Until Filled 25 years of age or older. pathway in the area. Continuation of position is contingent upon funding allocation. Position Summary: This posi- Proposed Start Date: Satisfactory background investi- A draft environmental assess- tingent upon funding allocation. Closing Date: tion will perform a variety of sec- As soon as possible gation. The following would ment (EA) has been prepared Closing Date: September11, 2003 retarial and administrative duties prohibit any person from serv- regarding this proposed action September 3, 2003 Proposed Start Date: to support the YES Program. BANKRUPTCY ing on the Oneida Police in compliance with the Oneida Proposed Start Date: November 10, 2003 Incumbent must be self motivat- November 10, 2003 ed, possess strong organization- WARNING! Commission: A felony convic- Environmental Policy (2-13- Analyst 93B) and National al, customer service , written tion in the State of Wisconsin, or Administrative Assistant Salary: (Negotiable dependent and oral communication skills Before you call another any conviction of a crime in Environmental Policy Act upon education & experience.) with the ability to handle multiple (NEPA). The draft EA contains II bankruptcy attorney, call another state that would be con- Position #01859 Position Summary: The analyst priorities and deadlines under project information, affected role is to provide support exper- challenging situations. sidered a felony if the offense Salary: Grade 4 $9.07/hr. me. Let me explain why I and adjunction occurred in the environment, project alterna- tise to various business units. Administrative duties include, (Negotiable dependent upon should handle your case. State of Wisconsin. A felony tives and consultation letters. The MIS Department has estab- but not limited to composing and education & experience.) arrest which results in a misde- Comments were requested from lished a career progression path or typing letters, ordering and Position Summary: This posi- where candidates may qualify maintaining program supplies, Joe Recka meanor conviction due to a plea the US Fish and Wildlife tion will provide excellent cus- for a range of analyst positions processing accounting docu- Recka & Joannes arrangement. A conviction of Service regarding possible In Howard 434-2777 tomer service to customers and ranging from entry to senior ments and monitoring YES pro- any ordinance violation that impacts to threatened and employees, perform various level depending on education could bring discredit to the endangered species, and from and experience. Entry Level: An administrative support for the Injured by a person with little or no insurance? Commission. Any pardon issued the Oneida Tribe and State Associates Degree in computer CEC to include, answering by the Oneida Tribe or the gov- Historical Society of Wisconsin science or closely related field about possible impacts to his- phones, taking messages, You are David. ernor of any state for an offense with one year of experience toric properties. No significant greeting customers, typing, filing specified in section 6-3 (c)(1)- using spreadsheets, word pro- impacts to these resources are and research. This is a non- cessing and data bases. Senior They are Goliath (3), shall not deem a person as anticipated, and recommenda- exempt position and reports to Level: A Bachelor Degree in “exonerated” for the purposes of tions from these sources will be the CEC Director. Continuation computer science or closely membership on the Oneida We are your Slingshot. followed. of position is contingent upon related field to gaming, hospital- Police Commission. ity industry, five years experi- Alternatives: The preferred funding allocation. Call us when you have been injured by a person with Must submit to drug testing ence in programming or busi- alternative is to grant the ease- Closing Date: little or no insurance. prior to appointment and on an ness expertise, system design Atty. Joe Recka ment. This may assist the September 5, 2003 annual basis. Must not be an and analysis and project manag- Recka & Joannes In Howard Oneida Tribe & the Village of Proposed Start Date: 434-2777 employee of the Oneida Police er. Three years experience in Ashwaubenon develop econom- November 3, 2003 business process redesign, total