Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of • Volume 44, Number 3, Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Indians 3-Peat as L&C Conference Champions Bago Bits…

The Heart and Soul of the Winnebago Lady Indians Basketball team on Par- ent’s Night last week; left to right: Coach Christine, Manager Charli, Kae & Isabel, and Coach O.C. “The Earths.” The Winnebago Indians this past Monday Night once again captured the Lewis & Clark Conference Basketball Tournament Championship, beating the Class D1 #6 ranked Randolph Cardinals, 58-55. The Indians once again banked on their determination and love of basketball to get them past 3 other opponents on their way to the Championship. On Saturday the Indians disposed of Class D1 #7 ranked Walthill Blujays, 83-72, Winnebago’s top scorer, #50 Junior David Wingett scored 39 against the Blujays for the W. The night before the Indians took care of the Creighton Bulldogs, 70-61. The Tournament opener was a home game against the Homer Knights who beat Winside to advance to the Winnebago home court game. Winnebago won that game, 75-32. This Saturday the Indians fl y to Grand Island, Nebraska to face off against Class C1 #9 ranked Gothenburg in the Heartland Hoops Classic. Go Big Blue! Winnebago IHS Hospital Update… From the Winnebago Tribe of Ne- ment shortfalls. Committee on Indian Affairs held an braska Tribal Council The Omnibus Appropriations bill oversight hearing in Washington, D.C. Winnebago Indians Head Coach, Jeff states "The Committees are concerned on "Reexamining the Substandard Berridge recently played in the opening Hospital Staffi ng about loss and potential loss of CMS Quality of Indian Health Care in the game of the fi rst season for the Sioux City Tracy Reed is currently the Acting Accreditation status at multiple IHS- Great Plains" followed by a Listening Hornets, the new local ABA professional basketball team. The Hornets won 104 CEO of the hospital. The CEO position operated facilities. These facilities are Session on "Putting Patients First: to 102 against the Topeka (Kansas) Avia- has been advertised and IHS is the all located within the same Service Addressing Indian Country's Critical tors. Jeff scored 19 points. process of scheduling interviews with Area, suggesting that the problems are Concerns Regarding IHS." Treasurer candidates. IHS has also been working systemic. Whatever the causes, the Victoria Kitcheyan provided testimony on advertising and fi lling many other Committees consider the loss of accredi- at the hearing, which is available for key management and medical provider tation to be an emergency." viewing online at http://www.indian. positions. Currently, the Winnebago IHS Hos- senate.gov/hearing/oversight-hearing- The Winnebago and Omaha Tribal pital is the only IHS hospital that has reexamining-substandard-quality- Chairpersons are now invited to partici- actually lost its CMS certifi cation, but indian-health-care-great-plains. pate in interviews of key management the Rosebud and Sioux IHS facili- Vice-Chairman Vince Bass and positions at the hospital. ties in South Dakota are also experienc- Tribal Councilman Isaac Smith also Regular Meetings with IHS ing CMS certifi cation issues. IHS has provided comments at the Listening The Tribe has continued to meet not yet provided details about how this Session on behalf of the Tribe, which with IHS on a regular basis to review money will be used. available for viewing at http://www. the status of operations and the IHS's Tribal Advocacy & Support indian.senate.gov/hearing/listening- corrective action plan (CAP) for the The Tribe has also been continuing session-putting-patients-fi rst-address- Winnebago IHS hospital. This includes its efforts to gain support and resources ing-indian-countrys-critical-concerns. The HoChunk Renaissance Project recent- weekly conference calls and monthly in at the Regional and National levels. Compacting ly hosted a “Family Game Night,” at the person meetings. The Tribal Chairwoman participates In the meantime, the Tribe is pro- HoChunk Center. A variety of games were The CAP was created by a 3rd party in regular meetings with the Great ceeding with development of a plan to played; Kasu, number bingo, clan match- consultant hired by IHS do a complete Plains Tribal Chairman's Health Board assume control over the hospital under ing game & HoChunk Jeopardy. Here are assessment of hospital operations to to discuss healthcare issues faced by all a PL 95-638 Indian Self Determination some of the participants playing Kasu. ensure compliance with all regulations Tribes in the Great Plains Region. Act compact. and accreditation requirements. As we reported before, Tribal repre- Various options are being explored The assessment identifi ed 97 items sentatives traveled to Washington D.C. to determine how and when this will needing corrective action. IHS staff have in September 2015 to discuss the issues take place. assured us they have been making prog- at the Winnebago IHS hospital. Meet- Community meetings are being held ress on the corrective actions. ings were held with congressional rep- to provide information to tribal and IHS currently projects that it will resentatives, the HHS Secretary's Tribal community members as well as current complete all necessary corrective actions Advisory Committee and the National IHS employees about this process. by March 2016. Whether this internal Indian Health Board (NIHB). The Tribe has a hired a consultant IHS deadline will be met is unknown at The NIHB is a national advocacy to assist with the planning and devel- this time. organization representing tribal govern- opment for the hospital operations, as Once all correction actions have been ments on health related issues, includ- well as special legal counsel to assist completed, IHS will work with CMS on ing policy formation and analysis, leg- with the negotiation of the compact the process for recertifi cation. islative tracking, research and technical agreement with IHS. Certifi cation assistance. And lastly, on January 27th, the In October 2015, Tribal leaders The NIHB meeting included a meet- Tribal Council sent a letter and an as- The Winnebago Lady Indians Dance participated in a fi eld hearing held by ing with Acting IHS Director, Robert sociated resolution to all Winnebago Team put on a show at the recent Home representatives from the U.S. House McSwain followed by a Listening Session Hospital employees stating the intent Games of the Winnebago Indians. Appropriations Committee in Sioux with IHS leaders where tribal attendees of the Winnebago Tribe is to maintain Thanks & Congratulations Girls! City, Iowa to learn about budget issues had an opportunity to voice questions the organizational health of the hospital resulting from termination of the CMS and concerns. The NIHB Board of Di- and retain eligible employees. certifi cation at the IHS Hospital. rectors adopted a resolution in support We are committed to keeping open In December 2015, Congress passed of the Winnebago and Omaha Tribes lines of communication with the IHS an appropriations bill that included $2 relating to issues at the IHS hospital. employees as we work toward tran- million in new, fl exible funding to assist In January 2016, Vice-Chairman sition. Quality healthcare for tribal IHS with taking actions necessary at Vince Bass attended another meeting members continues to be a top priority IHS Hospitals facing CMS accreditation with the National Indian Health Board for the Tribal Council. We continue to issues. The purpose is to ensure that in Washington, D.C. to provide the mem- hear concerns and questions from the CMS accreditation status is reinstated bers with an update on the status of the community. We are working hard to and retained, and once reinstated, to re- IHS Hospital issues. take action and make decisions in the store third-party insurance reimburse- On February 3, 2016, the Senate best interest of the Tribe.

Indianz.com… Bernie Sanders won Democratic precinct on Reservation “45 years ago,” on January 14, 1971 the Winnebago Indian squeaked by the Wednesday, February 3, 2016 is what we’re doing globally now and ment shakeup at the Indian Health Homer Knights 47 to 46. Greg Bass had Democratic presidential candi- that has got to change,” Sanders said, Service on Wednesday, arguing that 20 points for the Indians and John Snyder date Hillary Clinton eked out a narrow according to his campaign. the last-minute changes are preventing chipped in 15 for the Indians win. This win in the caucuses in Iowa on Monday Despite the strong showing for Sand- Congress and the public from fi nding was published the same night the Win- night but Indian voters on one reser- ers on the reservation, the rest of Tama out the truth about the substandard nebago Indians played the Homer Knights vation showed a lot more support to County went for Clinton. She won 52.9 quality of care their people receive. in the fi rst round of the Lewis & Clark rival Bernie Sanders. percent of the vote, compared to 47.1 The IHS announced the removal Conference Tournament. According to the results from the percent for Sanders. Overall, Clinton of Ron Cornelius as the director of Democratic party, the Senator from won the state by just 0.2 percentage the Great Plains Area just two days Vermont won a whopping 83.3 percent points, according to the results. before a major Senate Indian Affairs of the vote at the Indian Settlement As for the Republicans, the party did Committee hearing on Capitol Hill. precinct in Tama County. Members of not put up a precinct on the reserva- But even though tribes have criticized the Meskwaki Tribe caucused at their tion this year. No one attended the GOP Cornelius's performance, they insisted tribal center and only gave 16.7 per- caucus when it was held at the tribal they weren't told in advance about the cent of their votes to Clinton, a former center in January 2012, Mark Trah- decision. Secretary of State and a former Senator ant reported, citing The New York Times. "There was no tribal consultation from New York. Related Stories: regarding this," William Bear Shield, a Both campaigns reached out to vot- Mark Trahant: Self-de- council member for the Rosebud Sioux ers on the reservation but Sanders was termination should be on Tribe, told lawmakers. the only one who went there in person. table for campaign (2/3) Harold Frazier, the chairman He discussed the economy, education, of River Sioux Tribe, voiced Native veterans and other issues at Tribal leaders question manage- similar concerns. During an emotional The Winnebago Reservation was recently the recipient of 17 inches of snow after the tribal center on September 4, 2015. ment changes at IHS in Great Plains listening session that followed the the Blizzard of 2016. It took 2 days for “Native Americans know that if you Thursday, February 4, 2016 hearing, he said the reassignment pre- Winnebago to shovel out and get back destroy nature you destroy life and that Tribal leaders questioned a manage- vented Cornelius from answering ques- to normal. The kids loved the snow, the WIN camera caught this little guy making tunnels in the deep snow drifts, his fi rst name is Timmy, didn’t get his last name. Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, February 10, 2016 Winnebago News

Public Notice: Request for Comments U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 PROPOSED Synthetic Minor Source Permit Thurston Manufacturing Company PERMIT R7-TMNSR-FY16-001 Public Comment Period: February 12, 2016 – March 15, 2016 This public notice is issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region Please note that all comments will be included in the administrative record 7 (EPA). EPA is seeking comments on the draft Synthetic Minor Source permit without change, and may be made available to the public, including any personal for the Thurston Manufacturing Company (Permit Applicant) facility located at information provided, unless the comment includes Confi dential Business Infor- 1708 H Avenue, Thurston, Nebraska 68062 within the exterior boundaries of the mation (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Thus, Winnebago . The Permit Applicant’s facility contact is James CBI or other protected information should be clearly identifi ed as such, and should Harral, Safety Director [Phone: 402-385-3041]. The facility produces agricultural not be submitted through email. Emails sent directly to the EPA will capture your equipment and side-dump trailers. If fi nalized, the EPA’s issuance of this permit email address automatically and will be included as a part of the public comment. would regulate air pollutant emissions associated with a spray paint booth, plasma Please note that an email or postal address must be provided with your comments cutting table, shot blast machine, parts washer, welding operations, and fabrica- if you wish to receive responses to comments submitted during the public comment tion machines with plasma torches. period and direct notifi cation of EPA’s fi nal decision regarding the permit. An exten- The EPA has adopted regulations codifi ed at 40 CFR sections 49.151 through sion of the 30-day comment period may be granted if the request for an extension 49.161, establishing a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) under the Clean Air Act for adequately demonstrates why additional time is required to prepare comments. Indian country. This FIP includes federal minor new source review (MNSR) regula- Will there be a Public Hearing? If EPA determines that there is a signifi cant tions for the protection of air resources in Indian country. The EPA is charged with amount of public interest in the draft permit, the EPA will hold a public hearing. direct implementation of the program regulations where there is no approved Tribal Any request for a public hearing must be in writing by mail or e-mail and must implementation plan. This draft permit has been developed pursuant to 40 CFR ¤ state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. The request 49.158 which creates an air permitting mechanism for major sources that wish must be received by the end of the 30-day comment period. If a public hearing to voluntarily limit emissions to become synthetic minor sources. The draft permit is held, the public comment period will automatically be extended to the close of includes emission limits that reduce the facility’s potential emissions of volatile the public hearing. organic compounds (VOC), hazardous air pollutants (HAP), and particulate matter Availability of Permit Information: You may review copies of the draft permit (PM) to less than major source thresholds. The draft permit includes monitoring, and supporting documents at the following locations: recordkeeping and reporting requirements necessary to assure compliance with EPA website: http://www.epa.gov/caa-permitting/draft-synthetic-minor-tribal- the emission limits. air-permit thurston-manufacturing HOW TO PROVIDE COMMENTS: Any interested individual may submit written and comments on EPA’s draft permit for the Thurston Manufacturing Company facil- EPA Region 7 11201 Renner Boulevard Lenexa, KS 66219 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 ity. Comments must specify any reasonable ascertainable issue with supporting a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Contact: Bob Webber at 913-551-7251 or [email protected] arguments in writing by mail or e-mail to: and Bob Webber - Tribal NSR Coordinator Air Permitting & Compliance Branch Air Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska - Environmental Offi ce Building 1 Mission Rd. Win- and Waste Management Division nebago, NE 68071 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Contact: Joseph Painter U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 11201 Renner Boulevard at 402-878-4060 x1001 or [email protected] Lenexa, KS 66219 Phone: 913-551-7251 What happens next? [email protected] The EPA will review and consider all comments received during the comment The EPA will consider and respond to all comments received by the end of the period. Following this review, the EPA may issue the permit as drafted, issue a 30-day comment period in making the fi nal decision regarding the issuing of the modifi ed permit based on comments, or deny the permit. The fi nal permit deci- permit. Similar comments may be grouped together in the response, and the EPA sion and supporting materials will be made available at the locations listed above. will not respond to individual commenters directly.

and alcohol from the start. steering them to the right path. One Important Letter to the Editor... Finally, the most important reason solution for the problem is to provide The following letter is an opinion es- The fi rst reason this is a problem in unsupervised kids are a problem is that more for the youth to participate in. say written as a group by Ms. Palmer’s our community is the dangers our chil- they are committing petty crimes. For We need more community activities English 11 class. Students voted on a dren are exposed to. For example, little example, many have been breaking into that actually get children involved. The topic that they were passionate about kids don’t look both ways and can be hit cars, houses, businesses, storage units, Boys and Girls Club and Behavioral addressing in the community. Our audi- by intoxicated drivers or drivers in gen- etc. It seems that recently this has been Health program can only serve so many ence are community members and local eral. Without adult supervision, addicts, getting worse. Wellness Court, Hous- children. At least every weekend, a pro- programs in Winnebago: pedophiles, and even stray animals can ing Security, and tribal police should gram in Winnebago should serve our As teenagers in Winnebago, one of harm the young. These are just a few be more strict as they patrol and work youth. Here are just a few suggestions the most common things to do around of the reasons parents should not leave with the youth because they need more for activities: basketball tournaments, town in the summer is to play basket- their children unattended. discipline in their lives. If you take a paintballing, laser tag, camping, fl ag ball at the slab or at the school. As late Secondly, a lot of these kids begin scroll through social media pages from football leagues, rugby, softball, video as 11:30 or 12:30 at night, we have experimenting at a young age, starting young community members, you will see gaming tournaments, and crafts. If ev- seen young children, possibly as young addictive habits much too early. Young alcohol bottles, guns, gang signs, and ery program contributes consistently, as six, walking around unsupervised. adults peer-pressure these at-risk kids, party photos. If our youth continue in this will give the kids a safe place to be Semis are fl ying down Highway 77, child saying things like, “Take a hit, it won’t this direction before local organizations and activities to look forward to. molesters could take advantage of kids, hurt. Don’t be a little b*tch.” An experi- better their programs, our future genera- Thank you for taking the time to and drunk, smoked out drivers are on ence like this can really scare a child. tions will have no role models. read our suggestions. We hope our another run. To keep these children The reality in Winnebago is that peer- The unfortunate truth is that these community takes this letter into con- out of harm’s way, what can we do to pressure can change a kid’s life. If a child unsupervised children do not have a sideration and moves forward to fi x prevent this? In our local community, continues to be unsupervised, they might stable home life with guidance from these problems. we have a major problem: children are even end up like the older teens who parents and guardians. The community English 11 Students, Winnebago running around unsupervised. wanted them to experiment with drugs will need to step up and take action in Public School

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Thoughts from a Protest… by Lance Morgan JESUS OUR SAVIOR pass the old system of exploitation and Pastor Ricky Jacob control. For my last example I put up LUTHERAN OUTREACH a chart showing Ho-Chunk, Inc.’s rev- enue. It showed no revenue in 1994. I “Genuine Love” or to obtain their objective. It tears one told a story of how I went to Lincoln that I would like to begin a series of up to fall for the lies of those one has year as a young lawyer and participated articles based on the marks of a true come to trust. Paul encourages the be- in a small protest where we went and Christian that are found in the 12th liever in Jesus to “Let love be genuine.” talked to any one who would listen. In chapter of Romans, beginning at the 9th What should be genuine for the America money equals power and we verse which reads: “Let love be genuine. Christian? Answer: ‘love.’ The source of didn’t have any money and so we didn’t Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is love begins with God. John wrote: ‘We have much power. Most people where good. Love one another with brotherly love because he fi rst loved us.’ [1st John polite, but nothing really happened. affection. Outdo one another in show- 4:19 ESV] John also writes: “Beloved, Nothing changed. No one really cared ing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be let us love one another, for love is from what we thought. It was basically un- fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice God, and whoever loves has been born satisfying. in hope, be patient in tribulation, be of God and knows God. Anyone who Don’t get me wrong, the protests of constant in prayer. Contribute to the does not love does not know God, be- the 1970’s and 1980’s changed the way needs of the saints and seek to show cause God is love.” [1st John 4:7-8 ESV] people think and set up our generation hospitality.” God is love. This is not a mark of God for growth. I always tell people they When I was growing up I was in- or a mere sign or characteristic. God is kicked the door in so that we could walk structed ‘not to take any wooden nick- love period. One more quote from John: I recently gave something called the trough it, but we are playing a different els.’ Wooden nickels were made in the ‘In this is love, not that we have loved Canby Lecture. It was an annual lec- game now than the last generation. depression era. From 1913 to 1938 the God but that he loved us and sent his ture given at Arizona State Law School Flash forward to 2016. It is no secret head of an Indian would grace one side Son to be the propitiation for our sins. to Honor Judge Canby, a retired pro- we are trying to turn our horse track of the nickel, with a buffalo on the other Beloved, if God so loved us, we also fessor and judge who is known for his into a casino, but it is currently uncon- side. Phony wooden nickels would also ought to love one another.’ [1st John work in Federal Indian Law. stitutional in Nebraska. We tried last bear the head of an Indian on one side. 4:10-11 ESV] The basic idea behind my speech was year to get it on the state ballot, but it Ironically, nickels are not composed of A Christian from time-to-time must that federal Indian law has been used as was taken off the ballot by the Nebraska 100% of the nickel alloy; rather they repent of not always having genuine a rationale to exploit tribes. However, Supreme Court. This year, we got our consist of 25% of nickel with the remain- love. There have been many times that as tribes grow economically they have lobbyist’s together, partnered with the ing 75% consisting of copper. Christians are not true to the com- been able to bypass some of the control other horse tracks, hired a fancy law The fi rst mark of a true Christian mands that God calls them to follow. systems that have grown up around fi rm, and brought in a consultant to is to “Let love be genuine.” Today, we The life of a follower and believer in tribes and natives over the years. help collect signatures to put our issue refl ect on four words, no more, no less: Christ is often hypocritical, ‘do as I say Ho-Chunk, Inc. has grown from on the ballot again this year. “Let love be genuine.” and not as I do.’ Each day one should nothing to over $250 million in revenue The difference between 1994’s little We start with the fourth word ‘genu- confess to one’s failure to love, failure over the last 21 years. Along the way, protest and our effort in 2016 is dramat- ine.’ Genuine means ‘real, authentic, to love above everything else as we well we had to be aggressive to break out of ic and fueled by our economic growth. true, and indisputable.’ People who as failure to love one’s neighbor and/or the box that federal Indian law has cre- We will face legal challenges that might are genuine can be counted on, trusted. one’s self. God have mercy on us. ated for us. We have learned so many stop our current effort, but the example The opposite of genuine is imitation. “Let love be genuine.” God’s love is things, but the biggest thing we have of how we think and how we pursue Some things on the surface appear to be genuine and offers you forgiveness of learned is that we are on our own. No our own agenda is an example of how the real deal, however they are phony. sins received through faith in Jesus as one is coming to our rescue. If we do our growth is leading to new ways to People can be so phony, saying and even Lord and Savior. Praise and thank God not push forward then people will just achieve our goals. In one generation, doing things simply to impress another for His love, genuine and steadfast! continue to drive by Winnebago and we have gone from complaining to plan- shake their heads in an odd combina- ning, implementing and fi nancing an tion of pity and blame. amendment to the State of Nebraska’s Dear Winnebago News, During the lecture, I gave several constitution. A big problem in the community is they are on. These drugs make you examples of how tribes are growing Money isn’t everything, but it sure popping cough and cold pills to get a bleed out in your brain. They make around the country and how that is helps in a political and legal battle. high similar to meth. People have been you sweat like no other, and they may improving their ability to grow and by- Contact me at [email protected] "popping c's" in the community while make you suicidal. I have seen recently under the radar for a long time, but it that the Dollar General in our town has hasn't been a big issue till this past restocked on "c's" since months of not News from High School Band 2015, when more than 10 kids were using them. Now they are back, and I going to school high or as people say have seen with my own eyes that kids "trippy". Many lives have been ruined are buying them. Aunties, uncles, and because of this drug, which causes big brothers even buy them for their kids to go goofy and start being some- relatives. It's a cold world we live in. one they aren't. They aren't as smart These kids need help. The tribe needs as they used to be, and their attitude to get rid of these cough and cold pills. changes. Not much people know of this drug because the users are too Thank you for your time, high to even let people know what drug Jamiah Porter

Masthead Scene After the recent Blizzard of 2016 dropped 17 inches of snow on the Win- nebago Reservation the Winnebago Housing, Village, Tribal Facilities, Roads and HCI maintenance crews took a couple of days to dig everyone out of their homes and open up area business.

On January 23rd at Wayne State College the Lewis and Clark Honor Band had auditions for chair placement. Helen Cox was selected for the band previ- New Deadline ! ! ! ously and on that day had to try out for her chair. She was awarded 1st Chair for Second Part in the Freshmen Sophomore Concert Band. They performed in the Ramsey Theater that day at 4:30pmthe band was under the direction of Mr. Winnebago Newspaper February 19 Brad Weber the percussion professor at Wayne State College.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on February 24, 2016. DEADLINE for this issue will be February 19, 2016.

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Con’t from last issue... Board: No action taken. onded by Victoria Kitcheyan. Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- Winnebago Tribal Housing Commit- VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (2) abstain; CS, prove the JET/TANF & Human Services Gaming Commission: Need to ad- tee: advertise. IS Motion carried. request for Corn Soup meal with an dress various issues. Winnebago Tribal Tax Commission: Vincent Bass motioned to approve estimated amount of $500.00 for the Group Home Committee: No action advertise 2 positions. minutes for October 1, 2015. Seconded Community Thanksgiving meal on taken. Winnebago Housing & Development by Victoria Kitcheyan. November 19, 2015. Seconded Isaac Head Start Policy Council/Head Commission Board: done. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (2) abstain; CS, Smith. Start Parent Committee: O.K. Workers Compensation Committee: IS Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Health Board Committee: same. Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- Motion carried. Curtis St. Cyr motioned to appoint Tribal Council Member Items: prove minutes for October 19, 2015. Committee Advertisement Selec- James Snow, Frank White, Kenneth Communications – Anne Thunder- Seconded by James Snow. tion: Mallory, and Isaac Smith to the Health cloud presented a report on contract VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (2) abstain; CS, Enrollment Committee applicants Board Committee. Seconded by Vincent performance. IS Motion carried. who applied for a 3 year term are Tif- Bass. (VK out) JSP-Juvenile Services Program Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- fani Warner, Lauren Buchanan, Ilona VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Mo- Budget prove minutes for October 21, 2015. Maney. tion carried. Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- Seconded by James Snow. Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- HIP/Emergency Home Repair Com- prove the JSP (Juvenile Services Pro- VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (2) abstain; CS, point Ilona Maney to the Enrollment mittee: CAO to Check out gram) Appropriation Budget. Seconded IS Motion carried. Committee for a 3 year term. Seconded Ho-Chunk, Inc. Board: by James Snow. Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- by Louis LaRose. Louis LaRose motioned to appoint VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain prove minutes for October 28, 2015. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Vincent Bass and Kenneth Mallory to Motion carried. Seconded by James Snow. Motion carried. HCI Board of Directors. Seconded by Budget- discussion VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (2) abstain; CS, Human Services: Frank White. (VK out) Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ad- IS Motion carried. TANF/477 VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain vertise all committee/board vacancies. Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- James Snow motioned to adopt reso- Motion carried. Seconded by Louis LaRose. prove minutes for October 30, 3015 with lution # 16-11 regarding an amend- Chairwoman LaPointe recessed the VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain correction of Security to Surveillance. ment to Temporary Assistance to Needy meeting at 12:06 p.m. Motion carried. Seconded by James Snow. Families Plan. Seconded by Isaac Chairwoman LaPointe reconvened Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to pay VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (2) abstain; CS, Smith. the meeting at 1:17 p.m. the Tribal Council Stipends. Seconded IS Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Housing & Development Commis- by Louis LaRose. CEO Report: Sharon Frenchman Motion carried. sion: VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (4) abstain FW, presented her report. Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- IS, CS, LL Motion carried. Items: DHD Meetings, Aramark resolution #16-12 regarding an amend- point Louis LaRose and Isaac Smith to Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ad- Contract, Programs, New Hires, Tribal ment to P.L. 102-477 Plan. Seconded the Housing & Development Commis- journ at 4:17 p.m. Seconded by James Court, WLP, Investigation on going, by James Snow. sion. Seconded by James Snow. Snow. Organizational Chart, and copier lease VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain request. Motion carried. Motion carried. Motion carried. Curtis St. Cyr motioned to approve Emergency Assistance-Guidelines ICWA Committee: No action taken. the Organizational Chart as presented. Kenneth Mallory motioned to amend JOM/Parent Advisory Committee: Minutes submitted by: Seconded by Louis LaRose. the guidelines to assist with increased No action taken. Kenneth Mallory, Secretary VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain benefi ts. Seconded by Louis LaRose. Juvenile Services Program Task Winnebago Tribal Council Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Force (JSP): No action taken. Request to purchase/lease copier Motion carried. Support Team: No action taken. WINNEBAGO from Copy Star: Senior Employment –presented, no Land Management Board: TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- action taken. James Snow motioned to appoint REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL prove the lease in the amount of $679.00 WTN Land Management Depart- Curtis St. Cyr to the Land Management MEETING monthly for a copier from copy star, ment – Homesite Leases Board. November 2, 2015 lease includes services provided by the Janice Bass Home site Lease Seconded by Frank White. Blackhawk Community Center carrier. Seconded by Louis LaRose. Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain resolution #16-13 regarding Janice Motion carried. Tribal Council Present: Motion carried. Bass home site lease for 25 years on lot Land Use Committee: No action Darla LaPointe Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- 20 of the Valley Subdivision. Seconded taken. Vincent Bass prove the CEO report as presented. by Kenneth Mallory. Little Priest Tribal College Board: Kenneth Mallory Seconded by James Snow. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain No action taken. Victoria Kitcheyan VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Long Term Care/Assisted Living Louis LaRose Motion carried. Joy Long Home site Lease Committee: Curtis St. Cyr (Isaac out 9:55am back at 10:00am) Louis LaRose motioned to adopt Isaac Smith motioned to appoint Isaac Smith New York Insurance Company: resolution #16-14 regarding Joy Long Curtis St. Cyr and Vincent Bass to the James Snow Presentation of video, no action taken. home site lease for 25 years on lot 19 Long Term Care/Assisted Living Com- (Frank White out on travel) 7 Gen Consulting Proposal: Maun- of the Valley Subdivision. Seconded by mittee. Seconded by Louis LaRose. Others Present: ka Morgan presented for consideration. Victoria Kitcheyan. VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Phyllis Ware Nebraska Commission On Indian VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Maunka Morgan Affair: Judy Gaiashkibos presenta- Motion carried. Methamphetamine Community Task Mick Armell tion on legislative/promos/workshops/ Cecelia Earth Home site Lease Force: No action taken. Darlene Lee White Clay/ Student Opportunities/ Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt Nebraska Indian Commission: OK Pat Greyhair Scholarships/repatriation/Health Is- resolution #16-15 regarding Cecelia Nebraska Gaming Compact Negotiat- Judy Gaiashkibos sues. Earth home site lease for 25 years on lot ing Committee: No action taken. Terry Demoron (Victoria Kitcheyan out at 11:50 a.m. 17 of the Valley Subdivision. Seconded Pow-Wow Committee: OK Gloria Eagle in at 12:08 pm) by Vincent Bass. Renewable Energy Resource Com- Barbara Eagle (Isaac Smith out at 11:50 a.m. in at VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain mittee: Benny Pretends Eagle 11:59 a.m) Motion carried. Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- Ron Nohr Tribal Court: Requesting permission Andrea Paulson Home site Lease prove Louis LaRose and Curtis St. Cyr Ireta Blackbird to solicit funds for the Annual Christ- Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt to the Renewable Energy Resource Angel Geller mas Bizarre to be held at WinnaVegas resolution #16-16 regarding Andrea Committee. Seconded by James Snow. Naomi Szpot Casino. Paulson home site lease for 25 years VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Shari Johnson, NYL Ins. James Snow motioned to grant the on lot 16 of the Valley Subdivision. Motion carried. Nickolas Pacolicelli, NYL Ins. Tribal Court permission to solicit funds Seconded by Victoria Kitcheyan. Retirement Plan Committee: Adver- for the Annual Christmas Bizarre. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain tise openings. Call To Order: Chairwoman LaPointe Seconded by Isaac Smith. (VK out not Motion carried. Safety Committee: called the meeting to order at 9:25 a.m. voting) Leroy and Anita Littlewalker Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- Opening Prayer: Isaac Smith gave VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Home site Lease point James Snow, Isaac Smith, and the opening prayer. Motion carried. Vincent Bass motioned to adopt Ireta Blackbird. Seconded by Vincent Agenda: Ratify Five Signatures: (2), Physical Resources: Request to resolution #16-17 regarding Leroy and Bass. Reading of the Minutes, CEO report, make changes to the E.H.R. and Senior Anita Littlewalker home site lease for 25 VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain NEW BUSINESS: 1. New York Life Insur- Home Improvement Program applica- years on lot 14 of the Valley Subdivi- Motion carried. ance Company, 2. M. Morgan Proposal, tion forms. sion. Seconded by Curtis St. Cyr. Tribal Constitution Committee: 3. Tribal Court, 4. Physical Resources, Curtis St. Cyr motioned to make the VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain No longer active. 5. Enrollment, 6. Jet/TANF, 7. Enroll- changes to the Emergency Home Repair Motion carried. Tribal Health Advisory Board: ment Committee vacancy, 8. Human guidelines. Seconded by Vincent Bass. Louise Mae Hunter Home site No longer active. Services; resolutions and senior employ- (VK out not voting) Lease Tribal Group Home Committee: ment, 9. Land Management, 10. Darlene VOTE: (6) (0) no (0) abstain Motion Curtis St. Cyr motioned to adopt No longer active. Lee Proposal, 11. NECOTA Team NNG, carried. resolution #16-18 regarding Louis Mae Tribal Transit Board: Enrollment: Hunter home site lease for 25 years on Louis LaRose motioned to appoint Tribal Council Items: 1. Donations, Resolution lot 13 of the Valley Subdivision. Sec- Frank White, Isaac Smith to the Tribal 2. Pow-wow Veterans Fee, 3. Revise TC James Snow motioned to adopt reso- onded by James Snow. Transit Board. Seconded by Victoria Stipend frequency, 4. Nebraska Com- lution # 16-25 regarding tribal enroll- VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Kitcheyan. mission on Indian Affairs, 5. Negotiat- ment of A3228, A3229, A3230, A3231, Motion carried. VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain ing Team. A3232, and A3233. Seconded by Vin- Veronica Free Home site Lease Motion carried. Vincent Bass motioned to approve cent Bass. (VK out not voting) Vincent Bass motioned to adopt Tribal Workers Compensation Appeal the agenda. Seconded by Curtis St. Cyr. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain resolution #16-19 regarding Veronica Committee: OK VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Free home site lease for 25 years on lot Veterans Committee: Motion carried. Early Release of Minor Trust 12 of the Valley Subdivision. Seconded Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- Ratify 5 Signatures: Funds by Victoria Kitcheyan. point Frank White, James Snow, and James Snow motioned to ratify the 5 James Snow motioned to approve VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Issac Smith to the Veterans Committee. signature regarding the disenrollment the Early Release of Minor Trust Funds Motion carried. Seconded by Louis LaRose. of Ricarda Little Walker and Angelina request from Elmer and Tammy Baker Home VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Little Walker. Seconded by Isaac Smith. Dimitry Jandreau for the amount of site Lease Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain $2,500.00 with tax withholding. Sec- Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt Water Quality Committee: Tabled. Motion carried. onded by Curtis St. Cyr. resolution #16-20 regarding Elmer and Wildlife & Parks Commission: adver- Vincent Bass motioned to ratify the 5 VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Tammy Baker home site lease for 25 tise 2 positions signature regarding resolution # 16-09 Motion carried. years on lot 11 of the Valley Subdivi- Winnebago Community Develop- Documenting the Winnebago HoChunk Curtis St. Cyr motioned to approve sion. Seconded by Curtis St. Cyr. ment Fund Review Board: Language As A Language Learning Tool the Early Release of Minor Trust Funds VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Frank White motioned to appoint Project (no match) grant. request from Kalief Harden for the Motion carried. Victoria Kitcheyan and Darla LaPointe Seconded by Louis LaRose amount of $2,500.00 with tax withhold- Martina DeCora Home site Lease to the Winnebago Community Develop- VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain ing. Seconded by Victoria Kitcheyan. Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt ment Fund Review Board. Seconded by Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain resolution #16-21 regarding Martina Louis LaRose. Reading Of The Minutes: Motion carried. DeCora home site lease for 25 years on VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Vincent Bass motioned to approve Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- lots 10 and 9 of the Valley Subdivision. Motion carried. minutes for August 7, 2015. Seconded prove the Early Release of Minor Trust Seconded by Vincent Bass. Winnebago Education Appeals Com- by Victoria Kitcheyan. Funds request from Bradley Redhorn- VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain mittee: OK VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (2) abstain; CS, Shores for the amount of $1,500.00 with Motion carried. Winnebago Gaming Development IS Motion carried. tax withholding. Elizabeth Flores Home site Lease Commission: Vincent Bass motioned to approve Seconded by Louis LaRose. Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt Louis LaRose motioned to appoint minutes for August 28, 2015. Seconded VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain resolution #16-22 regarding Elizabeth James Snow and Kenneth Mallory to by Victoria Kitcheyan. Motion carried. Flores home site lease for 25 years on the Winnebago Gaming Development VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (2) abstain; CS, Vincent Bass motioned to approve lot 5 of the Valley Subdivision. Sec- Commission. Seconded by Curtis St. IS Motion carried. the Early Release of Minor Trust Funds onded by James Snow. Cyr. Vincent Bass motioned to approve request from Illeana Frenchman for the VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain minutes for September 8, 2015. Sec- amount of $2,500.00 with tax withhold- Motion carried. Motion carried. onded by Victoria Kitcheyan. ing. Seconded by Curtis St. Cyr. Anna Sun Home site Lease Winnebago Health Advisory Commit- VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (2) abstain; CS, VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Louis LaRose motioned to adopt tee/Board: done. IS Motion carried. Motion carried. resolution #16-23 regarding Anna Sun Winnebago Senior Citizens Site Vincent Bass motioned to approve JET/TANF & Human Services Re- home site lease for 25 years on lot 4 of Council: No information. minutes for September 30, 2015. Sec- quest: Rana Merrick Senior Citizens Center Advisory Con’t. on page 5 ... Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, February 10, 2016 — Page 5 Around Bago the Valley Subdivision. Seconded by Darla LaPointe Vincent Bass. Vincent Bass Start Planning Now to Apply for the VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Kenneth Mallory Motion carried. Victoria Kitcheyan Winnebago Public Schools Academy! Craig Cleveland, Sr. Home site Louis LaRose All 6th grade students who are residents of Winnebago no matter what school Lease Isaac Smith (in at 9:50 a.m.) they currently attend or students who are already enrolled at Winnebago Public Curtis St. Cyr motioned to adopt Curtis St. Cyr Schools no matter where their district of residence is are welcome to apply for resolution #16-24 regarding Craig James Snow the Winnebago Public Schools Academy beginning the 2016-2017 school year. Cleveland, Sr. home site lease for 25 Frank White Applications will be available beginning March 7, 2016 at the school. Applications years on lot 3 of the Valley Subdivision. OTHERS PRESENT: will be due on April 1, 2016. Notifi cation of the selected candidates will be made Seconded by Isaac Smith. Kevin Connot no later than May 1, 2016. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Pat Greyhair There will be an Academy information night for interested students and their Motion carried. Kathy LaRose parents/guardians to attend and fi nd out more details. The information night will Traditional Eagle Solutions, LLC Ann Loera be on Monday, March 7, 2016. Please join us in the Library at 5:00 p.m. – Darleen Lee: Presented proposal, no Sandra Chamberlain action taken. Cece Earth How are students selected for the Academy? (Isaac Smith out at 1:30 p.m. back Tonia Keller The selection criteria are based on the following: in at 1:43 p.m.) Benny Eagle 1. Grade point average (James Snow out at 1:37 p.m. back Anitra Warrior 2. Test scores in at 1:45 p.m.) Gloria Eagle 3. Attendance Tribal Council Items: Danelle Smith 4. Behavior Donations: discussion, no action Ron Nohr 5. Teacher referral taken Richard Lipprand 6. Essay Nick Corey 7. Completed application packet turned in by due date POW-WOW Fee: Ruby Bellanger Isaac Smith motioned to pay Pat Medina Each of the criteria is awarded points. The students will be ranked according $1,000.00 out of the General Fund to the total points they receive. The top 12-15 students will be accepted into the for the 2015 Annual Pow-wow made CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Academy. All other students will be placed on a waiting list. payable to the Winnebago Veterans As- LaPointe called the meeting to order at sociation. Seconded by Vincent Bass. 9:10 a.m. What is the Academy? VOTE: (7) yes (0) no n(0) abstain OPENING PRAYER: James Snow The Academy is a project-based classroom where students start working on Motion carried. offered the opening prayer. earning high school credit in the 7th grade. The goal is to have high school re- Negotiating Team: AGENDA: Ratify Five Signatures: 4; quirements completed by the end of the 10th grade year so the students in the Vincent Bass motioned to appoint READING OF THE MINUTES: 11/16, Academy can work on any electives along with their Associate’s degree through Louis LaRose and Isaac Smith to the 11/19, 11/24, & 11/25; Little Priest Tribal College their last two years of high school while still enrolled Northern Natural Gas Easement Ne- at Winnebago Public Schools. gotiating Team. Seconded by Victoria CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The overriding philosophy of the Academy is that each student should be a Kitcheyan. REPORT: 1.Financial Requests (2), 2. contributing member of their tribe and the nation. The Academy also follows the VOTE: (7) yes (0) non(0) abstain Ann Loera-Health Insurance, 3. Ron Winnebago Public Schools mission statement of “Learners Today…Leaders To- Motion carried. Nohr-Bid, 4. Law Enforcement Lease morrow.” The Academy is set up to assist students in learning to communicate, Stipend: agreement and waiver, 5. Disbursement to collaborate, and to contribute in truly meaningful ways. Vincent Bass motioned to pay Tribal proceeds of labor; OLD BUSINESS: When we think of the Academy some of the words we want to describe it are: Council Stipend for November 2, Committee Advertisements; 1. Boys & high expectations, enrichment, enhancement, encouragement, skills for life-long 2015 meeting. Seconded by Victoria Girls Club – one vacancy,2. Wildlife & learning, love of learning, contributing adults, empowerment, student-centered, Kitcheyan. Parks Commission – two vacancies (one pride, and project-based. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (2) abstain CS, applicant), 3. Little Priest Tribal College IS Motion carried. Board – four vacancies (one applicant), Students who are accepted into the Academy will: Executive Session: 4. Winnebago Tribal Housing Committee Participate in instrumental music at least the fi rst two years of the academy Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to go – fi ve vacancies, 5. Winnebago Housing Study 4 years of World Language into Executive Session at 2:25 p.m. Development Commission- one vacancy, Participate in 4 years of Service Learning in the community Seconded by Vincent Bass. 6. Winnebago Community Development Participate in team work, project-based (performance-based) learning activities VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Fund Review Board – two vacancies, Build their own notebooks Motion carried. 7. Tax Commission- two vacancies, Participate in fi eld trips (local and national) Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to come NEW BUSINESS: 1. 401K-Richard Lip- Create a vision pathway for their life out of Executive Session at 3:16 p.m. prand, 2. Kevin Connot; Administrator Dress professionally for certain occasions Seconded by Vincent Basss. of Grant, 3. Adopt Resolution #16-36, Adhere to the Student Commitments sheet VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain 4. Anitra Warrior; UNL Society of Care Expectations of the Parents/Guardians of students in the Academy: Motion carried. request for input on Strategic Plan; Adhere to the Parent Commitments sheet Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to make TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS: 1. Isaac Fulfi ll parent involvement/engagement/commitments a one-time educational loan in the Smith – Law Enforcement, 2. Lakota Sign public relations/image/media release for their child amount of $7,000.00 with 5 years to Nation Education Conference, 3. Re- Assist in fundraising activities pay back to Caprial D. Eagle. Seconded visit Kathy LaRose issue, 4. Senators by Louis LaRose. Breakfast, 5. Land Management, IHS, If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to contact Cheryl Burrell, VOTE: (7) yes (0) non(0) abstain Taxation, 6. Financial request, 7. Barb Assistant Superintendent at 402-878-2224 Ext. 359 or email me at cburrell@ Motion carried. Eagle, 8. Roland Warner winnebagok12.org. Vincent Bass motioned to adjourn Curtis St. Cyr motioned to approve at 3:18 p.m. Seconded by Isaac Smith. the revised agenda. Seconded by James VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Snow. Personal Property Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain This is a listing of people who have Personal Property at the Winnebago Police Motion carried. Department, attached to each name is the year the person was born to eliminate Respectfully submitted by: Ratify 5 Signatures: any questions. Please feel free to pick up your property at any time. Any prop- Kenneth Mallory, Secretary Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- erty that is not picked up by February 29, 2016 will be destroyed. Thank you. Winnebago Tribal Council prove the 5 signature to allow permis- sion for EduCare Winnebago to silicate Keenan Aldrich-1994 Daryl Littlethunder III-1993 WINNEBAGO funds for Christmas gifts for all children Howard Bassette III-1980 Kezia Masquat-1997 TRIBE OF NEBRASKA $3,000.00 and Graduation in May 2016 Lawrence Bassette-1984 Matt Moniz Jr-1988 Winnebago Tribal Council for outgoing 5 year olds $1800.00. Sec- Mamie Brownrigg-1968 Anthony Neff Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes onded by Kenneth Mallory. Kylan Dale-1991 Skylar Redhorn-1989 December 7, 2015 VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Wilbur DeCora-1990 Troy Reynolds-1993 Ronald Frazier-1981 Jason Rice Sr-1972 TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: Con’t. in the next Winn Issue ... Bryna Freemont-1994 Jonathon Rooney-1994 Rebecca Freemont-1998 Amanda Saunsoci-1994 Brenda Grant-1990 Abigail Snake-1989 for the Winnebago Tribe, said her aunt Joe Goodsheild-1949 Barbara Walker-1955 Indianz.com William Hallowell-1985 Leonard Walker-1972 ... Con’t. from front page was reported to the Nebraska licensing board for trying to fi nd out more about a Stephanie Harlan-1987 Richard Walker-1993 tions about his record in the region. patient death at the Winnebago Service Agnes Horton-1986 Jordan Waters-1993 "Was it because this hearing was going Unit. The patient who died was Debra Tyrone Jefferson-1980 Thomas White-1983 to happen and IHS didn't want him to Free, her aunt's sister. Milton LaRose-1987 Kyle Wolfe-1986 testify?" Frazier asked. "That's a ques- "My aunt was retaliated against -- she Tiffany F. Armell DEC-SORNA Winnebago Police Department 102 S. Bluff tion that Congress should ask IHS. Why was a nurse at the hospital -- because Street Winnebago, Nebraska 68071 was he transferred? Was an evaluation of our inquiries," Kitcheyan testifi ed at done on his performance?" the hearing. "Not that I'm sticking up for him but Kathleen Wooden Knife, a Rosebud I think it's important for us to know council member who also used to work why he was transferred out," Frazier for the agency, said senior leaders in told Senate staff. the region were more concerned about Cornelius is a member of the Oneida keeping "warm bodies" than addressing Nation of Wisconsin. He was assigned to the substandard service. "He didn't care the Great Plains following the removal about the quality of health care," she of Charlene Red Thunder, a member of said of one particular IHS offi cial during the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe who the listening session. also faced criticism about her handling In a sign of the troubling conditions, of the region. the Great Plains suffers from a 37 per- Unlike Cornelius, though, Red cent employee vacancy rate, one of the Thunder appeared before the commit- highest in Indian Country, Principal tee in September 2010. She had only Deputy Director Robert McSwain, who been there for about two years and won serves as the acting head of the agency, praise from then-IHS Director Yvette acknowledged at the hearing. Roubideaux before she was removed. Kevin Meeks, a member of the Chick- Three months after that hearing, asaw Nation, is now serving as acting former Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-North director of the region. He comes from Dakota), who was serving as chairman the Oklahoma City offi ce, according to of the committee at the time, issued his biography. a report that outlined a number of The IHS plans to consult tribal lead- problems that continue to plague the ers about a permanent director for the Great Plains. Great Plains, McSwain said in a let- “Decade after decade we’ve seen ter that was posted by The Sioux Falls these problems," Dorgan told the com- Argus Leader. mittee yesterday. "There's no real way The Great Plains Area covers Iowa, to sugarcoat what we’re dealing with." Nebraska, North Dakota and South Da- Dorgan said IHS employees in the kota, Nebraska. Facilities in the region Great Plains have remained on the job provide service to about 122,000 tribal even after committing criminal acts. members, according to the IHS. Firing certain people appears to be Related Stories: extremely diffi cult, he testifi ed. IHS chief medical offi cer apologizes During the hearing and the listen- for comments about newborns (2/4) ing session, tribal leaders agreed that Indian Health Service the IHS suffers from corruption and makes changes ahead of cronyism. Employees often threaten big SCIA hearing (2/3) colleagues who express concerns about the level of care, contributing to low For this and more stories from around morale, the committee was told. Indian Country visit us at www.indianz. Victoria Kitcheyan, the treasurer com Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, February 10, 2016 Community Notices

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5x10 - $35/month If the public could abstain posting anything on any social media about travel- 10x10 - $45/month ing, or not being at home (in any case), not to post pictures of expensive items 10x20 - $65/month & record serial numbers of electronics & other numbered items. Call the Police Station at (402)-878-2245 if anyone sees anything suspicious at a neighbors house or in the community. For public knowledge, it is a crime to be in possession of stolen property. If you believe you have any stolen property please contact the Winnebago Police Station, that way it can be taken care of before further actions can be taken. 402-878-4210 www.winnebagoselfstorage.com LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. CV16-026ABC Case No. CV16-041 In the Matter of the In the Matter of the Name Change Petition of: Name Change Petition of: DARIUS ELON BENNETT JOHN WILLIAM BERRIDGE JR. DARION EVON BENNETT to DUBBZ DANE BERRIDGE SR. DARIAN JOANN MARNIE BENNETT To: ANY INTERESTED PARTIES to DARIUS ELON EARTH DARION EVON EARTH You are hereby notifi ed that a peti- DARIAN JOANN MARNIE EARTH tion for Name Change has been fi led To: ANY INTERESTED PARTIES and a hearing concerning the above You are hereby notifi ed that a peti- referred Individual in case no. CV16- tion for Name Change has been fi led 041 has been scheduled and will be and a hearing concerning the above heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of referred Individual in case no. CV16- Winnebago, Nebraska on the 4TH day of 026ABC has been scheduled and will APRIL, 2016 at the hour of 10:30 A.M. be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 25TH LEGAL NOTICE day of FEBRUARY, 2016 at the hour Notice of Hearing of 9:30 A.M. Case No. JFJ16-008ABC The People of the Winnebago Tribe LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing In the Interest of: Case No. CV15-130 R. S. (DOB 09-10-2013) In the Matter of the Apartment For Rent A. S. (DOB 09-15-2014) Divorce Petition of: Lovely 1 bedroom apartment available for persons 62 years of age J. E. (DOB 12-09-2005) JOYCE ENCINAS or with a disability in Walthill, NE. To: JENNIFER DREW, Mother vs Controlled access building with laundry facilities. Rent based on income. UNKNOWN, Father EDMUNDO ENCINAS JR. You are hereby notifi ed that a hear- To: EDMUNDO ENCINAS JR.: For more information, call ing for Initial Appearance concerning You are hereby notifi ed that a Di- the above referred minor individual(s) vorce petition has been fi led and a hear- in case no. JFJ16-008ABC has been ing concerning the above referred Case 712-258-4765 No. CV15-130 has been scheduled and scheduled and will be heard in the or write: Weinberg P.M. Inc., will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, 600 4th Street, Suite 306, Sioux City, Iowa 51105 Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the Nebraska on the 5TH day of APRIL 2016 This institution is an equal opportunity provider 7th day of APRIL, 2016 at the hour of at the hour of 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.

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