Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 41, Number 6, Saturday, March 16, 2013 Former 5-Time UFC Champion Appears at WinnaVegas

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Winnebago Tribal Council Chairman, John Blackhawk cuts the ribbon on the New Little Priest Tribal College satellite branch located in the HoChunk Centre in Sioux City, Iowa.

Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fi ghter, professional wrestler, and former fi ve-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia appeared at a meet and greet event at the WinnaVegas Casino Resort on Friday, March 1st during the weigh-in for Saturday’s MMA Fights at WinnaVegas. Sylvia a fi erce fi ghter with skills equal to his imposing stature has achieved an astonishing number of knockouts, gaining a solid reputation as a heavyweight fi ghter in IFC, GC, Extreme Challenge, SuperBrawl, and UFC matches. Sylvia, known as “The Maine-iac” after his birth- place, is known for his powerful striking and “pound and ground” skills. Pictured here with Winnebago’s own, Anna “The Queen” Sun, Sylvia, was ringside at another enjoyable event at the Tribe’s WinnaVegas Casino Resort. The seasons are changing in Winnebago and so is all the concrete. The “HE” in Winnebago recently got some well needed Ho-Chunk, Inc. Subsidiary Participates repairs. In Department Of Defense Program streamline operations and distribution agreements, the goal is for the protégé to grow the company and provide value- to learn and implement effective busi- added service to customers. ness planning and solutions, as well as “The DoD Mentor-Protégé Program technical capabilities. Ultimately, the maintains very high business standards projected outcome is that all involved and goals that Flatwater Metals, and will benefi t, particularly in terms of job all of our subsidiaries, also uphold. creation and sourcing, new product We welcome being a part of this presti- development and increased revenue. gious program and working with such TW Metals, headquartered in Exton, Winnebago, NE – Flatwater Metals, a great company as TW Metals,” stated PA, is a leading specialty metal dis- a subsidiary of Ho-Chunk, Inc. head- Lance Morgan, President & CEO of Ho- tributor with locations across the United quartered in Winnebago, Nebraska, Chunk, Inc. “We are proud that under States, Europe and Asia. The company is participating in the Department of this agreement TW Metals has used the serves the aircraft, nuclear, chemical Defense (DoD) Mentor-Protégé Program services of Flatwater Metals for govern- processing, marine, food processing, for a three-year period. As protégé, ment contracts with reported success,” pharmaceutical, medical and defense Flatwater Metals has teamed with TW Check out this Birthday Boy fi nishing his he continued. industries. day at the St. Augustine’s Mission School Metals in Chicago to serve as mentor. DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program was Flatwater Metals is wholly owned by in Winnebago. Happy Birthday Ashton! Flatwater Metals, a self-certified implemented over 20 years ago to assist Ho-Chunk, Inc., the award-winning eco- small disadvantaged business, is a small disadvantaged businesses, or pro- nomic development corporation owned supplier of various industrial metal tégés, to successfully compete for gov- by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. products serving customers in both ernment contracts and other business Ho-Chunk, Inc. operates 34 subsidiaries commercial and government markets. by partnering with large companies, or employing 1,000 people across the Unit- Operational for one year, Flatwater mentors. ed States and in four foreign countries. Metals’ long-term vision is to effectively Through individual, project-based

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Smoke Break! Tuesday, March 12, 2013 the fans who said it.” The following story was written and The February 22 game continued reported by Christina Rose, Native Sun uninterrupted as the players were News Staff Writer. All content © Native unaware of the comments. However, Sun News. a dinner that had been prepared by At a Pep Rally, Takini students the Harding County High School team heard from Harold Condon about for the Takini students was forgone how to react to racism. because of escalated tensions between CHERRY CREEK — Takini High the students. School students playing an away Harding County Superintendent basketball game at Harding County dent of the Takini School, Francine Hall Ruth Krogh said that from what she High School in Buffalo were allegedly said. “Where the cheerleaders sat, the could determine racially charged words subjected to racial slurs. “It was the fans were making all kinds of comments, Congratulations to these Winnebago Boys adults, the fans,” Acting Superinten- Con’t. on page 6... who recently helped their school Win the and then ‘prairie nigger’ came out. It was Nebraska Boys Class B Basketball Cham- pionship. Go Cards! Keenon, Sky, Aspen & Dillion. Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, March 16, 2013 I Was Thinking

rible turn to the boring. better across the board in all areas and Thoughts from the Edge… by Lance Morgan Despite this obvious cry for profes- I think we should be thrilled and focus sional help that I am writing, things are on how good it can be in our future. If dad taught me to fi x the leaky roof at the going remarkably well in some corners. I we do that, then all these little stresses Heritage Café. But when you get bigger have noticed in the last couple years that I am whining about in this column will the issues get bigger. We have to struggle people say fewer rude things to me and be worth it and I can get back to having for every little thing we do and if we fail don’t use the term “HCI” as a derogatory much better dreams! then I know all the bad things that will remark quite as often in my presence. I wonder if the Ho-Chunk, Inc. medical result and I can assure you that I sweat So I guess that is good. Also, I still like plan covers tribal development therapy. these issues. it when a family gets a new home on our Probably not given my luck lately. Until Right now we are in multiple tobacco reservation and plenty of that has been next time… fi ghts and they are ugly. People really going on lately. Contact me at [email protected] would rather we just went out of busi- I feel like I should mention one last ness or worse. We also have been on a thing, Ho-Chunk, Inc had a record year 9-month PR campaign to convince Iowa and grew by $30 million in revenue to Welcoming New and every last person in Sioux City that $256 million or over a quarter billion we can build the Warrior Casino. We have dollars. Now I know what you are think- Tribal Members spent huge amounts of time and money ing, how much did I get? Well we made planning, developing, fi nancing and rais- As of February 15th, 2013 here are about $7.5 million. Paid over $12 mil- ing the capital and there is no certainty new members of the Winnebago Tribe lion in wages. Generated $500,000 in Warning: This column is a bit crazy we will win. Even if we do win, it is likely of Nebraska. tribal taxes. Declared a dividend of $1.6 and more sarcastic than usual, but writ- that the boat will sue everyone involved Jaywin Lee Aldrich million to the Tribe and reinvested $5.9 ing it strangely made me feel better! and start this whole mess all over again. Edward William Warner million in growing the company and in the I am burned out on work lately to be But what is certain is that if we lose it Rebecka Jan Oeffner meantime started a half dozen new enti- honest. We have so many important will hurt WinnaVegas and the Tribe for Trevor Austin Oeffner ties in farming, real estate, government things going on that work has simply the next 50 years. We have lost so much Aryanna Elizabeth Oeffner contracting and strangely indoor football. been consuming all my time. I guess that over the last 150 years I just want to win Gracee Blu Buchanan Let’s put Ho-Chunk, Inc.’s success in is why I am the CEO and why I get paid, something. perspective. When I was a kid the tribe Artemio Garnica-DeCora but even by my workaholic standards it Even our little things are tough, all had a laundromat that failed as a busi- Michaela Dawn Horn-Oeffner is getting bad lately. I have even taken we wanted to do is farm a little bit of the ness. We had a wringer washer in the Curtis James Kearnes to needing sleeping pills so I won’t wake Tribal Land and although we think we back yard that was more dangerous than Jocelyn Raiyn McClelland up at night and start working on crazy have a decent plan now in place, get- helpful and still the laundromat failed. So Jace Edward Parker stuff at 4 in the morning. ting there was painful. I have a dream to be fair, we have come a long way on the Sincerity Jean Nelson I sort of thought when Ho-Chunk, Inc. that one-day things will go smoothly! business side of the equation. Charisse Star Tebo got bigger then things would be easier. Ha. Well it is so unlikely that perhaps it I know I know, that didn’t answer the Bishop Wayne Baker Well in some ways things for me are actu- should be called a fantasy, but it seems question about how much you got? The KaVon Earl Reynolds ally easier. I don’t have to load a truck like a bad idea to waste a fantasy on eco- answer to that question is simple. We, NeTawn Hayze Baxter full of tobacco and drive it to Wisconsin nomic effi ciency, legal battles and a PR not you, are all owners of what we do as a Ryker Syon Hawk Aldrich any more. I don’t have to type every campaign. But perhaps this illustrates tribe and everything listed above is what Daniel Allen Joseph Crowe word of the annual report anymore and what happens when you spend all your we all share in together. In our modern Leidy Hugh Hunter I don’t have to use the roofi ng skills my time working—your fantasies take a ter- history, the tribe has never really done Timory Jovan James

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Offi ce Manager Phone: 402-878-2272 Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, March 16, 2013 — Page 3 In My Opinion Honor Russell Means JESUS OUR SAVIOR a group of state troopers circled us and LUTHERAN OUTREACH Pastor Ricky Jacob told us how disappointed they were in us. We told them that they had a lot of “Getting away with bloody murder?” at least without punishment, because damn gall preparing to battle women, by their evil doings they are hastening children and elders and we did it with Solomon preaches: There is a vanity onward to those torments which are no fear that I remember. that is done upon the earth: that there without end. The dissertation they were giving are righteous people to whom it happens Gregory the Great’s words are quite us soon turned into a tutorial we were as though [they had done] deeds of the sobering and place these realities in the giving them, so much so that Sheridan wicked, and there are wicked people to perspective of what will take place on the County Marshals led us away shaking whom it happens as though [they had Day, Judgment Day. For the God-fearing their heads because we were not listening done] the deeds of the righteous. I said, man or woman they are assured that the and because we had to respect for them! “This too is vanity.” [Ecclesiastes 8:14] trials and the tribulations of this age will They put us in a secure state patrol Solomon refl ects on the happenings pass away. truck that day and left for a moment. in this life and it just does not add up to Why will the trials and the tribula- I told Russell that it was an honor to him. One would think that God would tions pass away for the believer in Jesus? be arrested with him that day and he punish the wicked severely, right then They pass away because the ungodly and answered by saying, “It was an honor and there and yet they appear to get self-centered in Jesus’ day got away with to be arrested with you my Brother.” away with bloody murder! On the other bloody murder ~ literally! The spiritual Relatives, I am Frank LaMere, a Mem- Later, Dennis Banks secured the release hand, the upright and honest sometimes leaders of Jesus’ day falsely accused Him ber of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraksa, of those arrested at Whiteclay and all fo must endure all sorts of tribulation from of blasphemy. the Ho-Chunk Nation. I greet all of you the relatives, angry and frustrated for the tragedy to agonizing suffering and death We pick up the story during the and I send good wishes to the Means way we were treated went to Billy Mills at an early age. It does not make sense. trial of Jesus: Pilate said to them, “Then Family and to all those families gathered Hall to regroup, to rally and to talk of Many today preach a theology of glory what shall I do with Jesus who is called here. I beg your indulgence and I ask the the need to stay united. in which the believer will have heaven on Christ?” They all said, “Let him be cruci- you hear me. It is good to see so many It was there that Russell Means de- earth. This simply goes against reality. fi ed!” And he said, “Why, what evil has of you! fi ned the whole history ad issue of White- Martin Luther interpreted Solomon’s he done?” But they shouted all the more, We gather here to honor the life of clay, Nebraska better than anyone has observation as an expression of the the- “Let him be crucifi ed!” Russell Means and we do so on the defi ned it in the 14 years that I have been ology of the cross. Luther wrote: ‘These So when Pilate saw that he was gain- 40th anniversary of the Occupation of spent in the struggle to shut it down. two things are extremely offensive to ing nothing, but rather that a riot was Wounded Knee. It is fi tting and Appro- I remember him saying to all of you the human heart: that the punishment beginning, he took water and washed his priate that we do this as every indian that day, “Look around you. You are man, woman and child on this continent of the ungrateful is postponed and that hands before the crowd, saying, “I am Crazy Horse’s people. You are the de- evil things befall good men, that the good innocent of this man’s blood; see to it has been impacted by what began here scendants of the people who took the and by the man for whom we gather men are resented and the evil are cher- yourselves.” And all the people answered, geatest army that this country could put ished; yet this is what happens.’ “His blood be on us and on our children!” in remembrance. There are those who into the fi eld at the Little Bighorn and would argue this and who would say Gregory the Great, who lived ca. 540- [Matthew 27:22-25 ESV] you defeated them to the last man.” “Now 604, wrote: ‘Solomon bears witness, say- That is exactly what happened. Jesus’ that any change that has come about look at you,” He admonished. “They have for the people was inevitable and that ing, There are just men to whom many blood was shed so that each and every you on your knees up there at Whiteclay things happen, as though they had done person who believes in Him would be in time all things must pass. I disagree! and they did not have to fi re one shot.” the deeds of the wicked; and there are forgiven, even those responsible for His If this were so why did Mao-Una, your I remember that. He said so much with wicked who are as secure as though they suffering and death. That includes you Tunkasila send the American Indian those few words. had the deeds of the just. God doubtless and me. The unbeliever will ultimately Movement here and why did Tunkasila I learned much that day about Rus- so ordains it of His inestimable mercy, be punished for his or her sin. While the tell this man, Russell Means, to woalk sell, about Nebraska, about the Federal that both scourges should torture the believer get away with ‘bloody murder’ by among all of you, to tell all of you to stand Government and the Lakota people. I just, lest their doings should elate them, the grace of God! Such a deal, who would tall, to raise your fi sts and to say “We remember that as we approached the and that the unjust should pass this life refuse God’s gracious offer? are not going to take this anymore.” All border that Russell ahead of me and to indian people stand on the shoulders of my left walked alone into the troopers. Russell Means and the American Indian I remember the fear in their eyes even Movement. Who would argue this other today. Sadly, Whiteclay is still there. I than white historians who would craft remember one other thing Russell told our history or some of our own people me as we sat cuffed in that police truck who would stand in denial for some that I would tell you as he would wish unworthy purpose? me to. He looked at the police line which It is still a hard road that all of the was holding the Lakota people out pre- indian nations travel but who can den venting them from crossing the border y that a foundation of strength for all and said, “Look at them. Those are AIM of the indian nations to build from was people, Those are my Lakota people. laid at Wounded Knee forty years ago by They should have all come across that all of you here and by this man that we line.” There is no coincidence. All has have come here to talk of and whose life been fortold. Russell Means told me that we come to celebrate. in 1999 so I could come tell you that to- Russell Means met many on that night. All of you will cross that line. That road to Wounded Knee and on that road to is Pre-ordained. from Wounded Knee to the other side of I had a stroke one year ago. As Russell Tunkasila’s creation. spent his last months on this creation I Like most gathered here I walked with spent most of the year in rehabilitation. him for some time and though my walks I learned how to walk again. It was the with him were short and infrequent they worst year of my life and it was the best were meaningful, they were good and year of my life I have said. The Creator they were pre-ordained! There is no let me see things I had never seen before. coincidence! Tunkasila does not allow He let me see all who suffer. I share with for coincidence in our lives! He brings all of us and the family that the Creator us together tonight as he brought you takes care of us like that. about indian people and this country be free, and that we will fi ght to regain all together four decades ago! Let there When Russell was healthy, when I than on that day! Russell asked my a way of life that was lost when invad- be no question about that. It has been was healthy a couple years ago, we found thoughts on his testimony later. I jok- ers came here with a better way, a way a long time and it has been a long road! ourselves in Albuquerque, NM. testify- ingly said that he should not be afraid that included a desecration of mother On July 3, 1999 I joined over 2,OOO ing before the US State Department on to say what was on his mind. He smiled earth and the destruction of our families. of the Lakota relatives, many of you what I characterize as the State of the and shook his head. Russell is free! Let him intercede with here, who left Pine Ridge for Whiteclay Indian Nations Listenig Tour. Russell I have heard many over the years say Tunkasila for those still here and for the proteating the sale of alcohol, wanting had asked that I come to speak there that Russell was impatient, that he was generations to come. to sober the people up wanting a better and having respect for this man I pre- impulsive and even reckless. Our elders have told us that great way of life for the generations to come. I pared remarks about injustices that I had I opine that he probably was impa- civilizations fall to ruin when we forget went with you that day and when we got witnessed as a Native Social and Political tient when having to see the children and how to greet our elders, that cultures to that border just south of here 130 of Activist. I talked of indian child welfare, the elders go without when others had are lost whenwe neglect to tell our chil- Nebraska’s fi nest were there to meet us. alcohol and other issues and I did the much, that he probably was impulsive dren why we to the things that we do They came with batons and shields, dogs, best I could. I was fi rm, forthright and when he saw the people and the lead- and that great movements falter and uns, and tear gas. They had snipers who objective. Russel’s testimony was also ers being taking advantage of and not die when we forget the sacrifi ce of those they called armed observers on roof tops fi rm, forthright and objective but to his resisting because they had no voice and who brought us to where we are today. and they had an airplane to watch the testimony he added the truth about the no fi ght left and, that he probably was Let us be mindful of those things as we peaceful marchers. I do not know why! US Government, about racism, about reckless while trying to put himself be- stand on the shoulders of Russell Means I have always thought that they should genocide, and the taking of indian lands . tween the people and those who would and the American Indian Movement this have given all of the Lakotas awards and All were stunned, all were uneasy. Many prey on them. He was impatient, he was day. Let us resolve to make sure that adknowledgements for wanting to better looked down and all were troubled as impulsive and he was reckless in the those young relatives who come seven their community and for wanting to give they were only there to hear and to help manner of great leaders, great chiefs, generations from now know of this man the children a chance. Instead they ar- us they said. Russell made reference to and free men. and this movement and that when they rested nine of us that hot July day, me the Confab as a dog and pony show. He Russell Means was a free man! He hear and read of it that they smile and and Russell and I being the fi rst two. told the truth that day and he told the was more free than all fo us! For that feel proud if even for one second. That They handcuffed Russell and myself, bitter truth. I do not know if I will ever he is maligned. We should all be ma- will be good. It will have all been worth and marched us to a staging area where again hear the truth spoken more clearly ligned if that means that we will fi ght to it! Pilamaye. Pi-Nah-Gi-Gi. Thank you. Page 4 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, March 16, 2013 What’s Happening

Native American Mentoring Winnebago Woman Defi ned By Her Success Kimberly Kai/The Pender Times, March 10, 2013

degree. Her dedication to her education is getting noticed, too. Recently, Jade was one of 10 Nebras- kans chosen to share more than $52,000 in renewable “Reaching Your Potential” scholarships from EducationQuest Foundation. “I want to set an example for younger students and show them that they can go to college and that there’s people out Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland is proud to offer a pair of mentor- there willing to help them succeed if they ing programs to the Winnebago community. Both programs are absolutely put in the effort,” the 20-year-old said. free and easy to sign up. Jade doesn’t have to look very deep Why Should You Become a Mentor? down her family tree to fi nd more inspi- Mentoring Makes a Difference. Children who have positive role models are rations. Her great-grandmother, Dorothy more likely to succeed than those who do not. The survival of Winnebago’s Irene Bear-Holstein, became the fi rst seventh generation is determined by to what you can teach them. By becom- woman and fi rst Native American woman ing a Big Brother or Big Sister, you help ensure that the Winnebago traditions to be named to the Nebraska School and values are not lost. Board in the 1960s and Siouxland Na- Jade Farmer overcame many strug- tional Bank board of directors all while To learn more about becoming a Lunch Buddy or joining the Site-Based gles and will be fi rst in her family to earn program you may contact Abbie Susie, Program Director for Big Brothers Big owning her own business in Winnebago bachelor’s degree. for 20 years. Sisters of Siouxland via email, or calling 712.239.9890. Life’s challenges are not supposed to Despite never having the chance to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland paralyze you. They’re supposed to help meet her father, Leonard Zach Jr. is never 3650 Glen Oaks Blvd. • Sioux City, Iowa • 712.239.9890 you discover who you are. far from her mind. Before she was even born, the cards “I just wonder if he’s proud of me and Welcome were stacked against Jade Farmer. Her if I’m on the right path. I wonder what he father died fi ve months before she was was like, and I wish I could have met him Kaitlyn Taylor! born at age 18, leaving her teenage once or he could have at least held me,” mother to raise her on her own. Despite Jade said of her father, who graduated alarming statistics of teenage parents from Walthill High School in Walthill, and limited education, Claudine Farmer Nebraska in 1992. “Even though I miss was determined to make her life better him every day, I love the way my life has for herself and her daughter. turned out because I might not be where I At age 17, three years younger than am today or have my two wonderful little Jade is now, Claudine gave birth; a year brothers in my life.” later she earned her GED. She also at- Besides bearing a strong physical tended Haskell Indian Nations Univer- resemblance to her mother, Jade hopes sity in Lawrence, , University of to also follow in her footsteps. Wisconsin-Milwaukee and University “I chose business because I know I will Christian & Tamielle Funmaker are of Wisconsin-Baraboo, graduating with enjoy it, and there are a variety of jobs pleased to introduce Kaitlyn Taylor honors with an associate’s degree in available to me,” Jade explained. “I would Funmaker, born February 1st, 2013 at ethnic studies and is only 14 credits shy like to work for Ho-Chunk when I gradu- 5:14 PM, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. of earning her bachelor’s degree. She was 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 20 ate or the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.” “While raising Jade, there were not Her mom knows she will succeed. inches long. many times she didn’t see me reading Grandparents are Terry and Tana “Jade comes from a very long line of or writing,” Claudine said of her oldest Walker, also of Aberdeen, South Dakota, strong Winnebago women, and she is and the late Cleveland Leroy Harden, of and only daughter. “Jade was taught to merely following in their footsteps while Winnebago, Nebraska. Great grandpar- always work hard and to never give up.” making some pretty big ones of her own. ents are Merle Johnson of Freemont, Ne- As a Winnebago Indian, Jade learned What some may view as obstacles, Jade braska, and the late Genevieve Lowry how to overcome obstacles by watching has handled with gracious dignity and a Johnson. her mom, who is now employed as the profound desire to succeed.” communications officer for the Win- Like her mom, who was named Coach nebago Tribe of Nebraska. of the Year while leading the Wisconsin- “I am so lucky to have such a won- Baraboo/Sauk County women’s volley- derful and caring mother to push me ball team, Jade enjoys playing volleyball to be my best in every aspect of my life. and running around the track at the I wouldn’t be where I am without her,” university’s rec center. And like most Jade said. students her age, she likes listening to And where is she today? After graduat- music and sleeping. ing with a class of 24 from Bancroft-Ro- As she continues her education to be- salie High School in Bancroft, Nebraska come a role model for others with similar in 2011, Jade enrolled at the University challenges, Jade’s main mission is to get of Nebraska at Lincoln, where today she her word out. is a sophomore business major. “College is an option for everyone, Raising a family of three, which in- and if you really want to get an educa- cludes younger brothers Sammy and tion, there are people and organizations Gavin, Claudine taught her children out there that will help you follow your through action that hard work and dream.” determination eventually pays off. And This story was reprinted with permis- through that action, Jade will become sion from The Pender Times. the fi rst in her family to earn a bachelor’s

Winnebago Vocabulary

I cleaned my desk awhile back and my little Blue Book is still missing. So here are some words from the Native American Church’s “Winnebago Cook- book,” that was published back in July of 1985. Dedicated to the People of the Winnebago Tribe. Edited by Jeanette Rice. Artwork by Roland Rave. Recipe Collection by Geneva Ewing and Naomi Thomas.

Words Often Used—Persons Man ...... Wank Woman ...... Hee Nook Old Man ...... Wank Nooynk Old Woman ...... Hee do ka Young Man ...... Wank wa chak Young Woman ...... Hee nook wa chak Boy ...... Ho chee chee neek Girl ...... Hee noo geenk Thief ...... Wa ma noo ka Soldier or Warrior ...... Ma na pa Chief ...... Hoonk A Silent Person ...... Ee neenk Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, March 16, 2013 — Page 5 Around Bago

Do you recognize anyone in these Winnebago Public School Elementary Class pictures? Next issue 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade pictures and we’ll tell you whose in all of them.

Winnebago Indian’s Sports Schedule 5/17 State @ Omaha (17-18) A TBA Varsity Track Junior High Track 4/4 Ivan Krumwiede Invite @ Homer A 1:00 4/18 South Sioux City Invite A 1:00 4/9 Cougar Invite @ Lyons A 10:00 4/26 Oakland Invite A 3:00 4/11 Homer Invite A 4:00 4/30 Homer Invite A 4:00 4/16 Sports Booster Invite @ Wisner A 4:00 5/3 Hartington Invite A 2:30 4/23 Ponca Invite A 3:00 5/6 Knight Invite @ Homer A 4:00 4/27 Conference Meet @ Ponca A 10:00 5/2 Winside Invite @ Laurel A 10:00 5/9 Districts TBA TBA

Letter To The Editor… “Guns in Schools Law” of the eight week block, an academic certifi cate for 296 hours of instruc- As I am writing this on the news tion in walls, windows and doors. the state of South Dakota is think- The fi nal four weeks of the 16 week ing about arming the teachers in the program will provide an academic schools. Protect the students, it they certificate for compilation of 126 pass that Law the students in South hours of instruction in finishing Dakota will be the best behaved and cabinetry. Throughout the pro- students in America. They will not gram, the student will participate in mouth off to anyone who is packing coursework and training on math, iron. Just kidding. entrepreneurship, energy effi ciency certifi cations, and other areas related “United Tribes Technical Col- to construction and workplace safety. lege” While the construction technology graduate is qualifi ed to enter into this The Construction Technology wide variety of construction related Education (CTE) Department offers jobs, our main emphasis is carpen- a 16 wee certifi cate degree courses try. During the course of their train- of study designed to prepare stu- ing the student will be tested on parts dents for a career in the residential of a national carpentry examination and light commercial construction with their passing score becoming market. With a renewed emphasis a part of a national database. The on hands-on work in the shop and purpose of the database is to help on-site projects, student gain knowl- the student become a journeyman edge and skills required for a broad carpenter as recognized by the U.S. range of construction employment Department of Labor. The graduate opportunities. will have learned skills in siding, A unique aspect of the 16 week roofi ng, cabinet making and other construction technology program specialty areas such as autocad and is the scheduling of courses into a estimating. United Tribes Technical four week, eight week, and four week College, Toll Free: 1-888-643-8882 block format. Within the fi rst block, or www.UTTC.Edu. students will earn an academic cer- tifi cate indicating completion of over Thanks, 140 hours of instruction in footings Pat Greyhair and foundations. At the completion Ma Xi ska gah Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, March 16, 2013 Community News Haymakers Will Start Season On The Road Against Mid-Missouri Outlaws Lincoln, NE – The Lincoln Haymakers lar season with a convincing 70-26 vic- Pro Indoor Football team will start their tory over the . With inaugural season this Sunday March the twelve-week season underway, the 17, in Sedalia, Missouri as they take on Haymakers would like to start off with the Mid-Missouri Outlaws. The expan- a victory to maintain position running sion Haymakers squad will be facing a with the top contenders in the league. veteran Outlaws team that fi nished 7-5 Top four teams out of the ten-team last year in the APFL. The Outlaws lost league will qualify for the post season. in the fi rst round of the playoffs last The higher two seeds will have home season to the eventual APFL Champions fi eld advantage. the . The Haymakers will have a bye week, The Haymakers regular season will next week with the home opener on Fri- start after nearly two months of training day March 29th against the Sioux City camp. Players are anxious and excited Bandits. The organization is planning to take the fi eld in Navy and Gold. 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Notice of Hearing Masthead Case No. CV13-053 Scene In the Matter of the Name Change Petition of: Construction of the new ad- DARRIUS JEROME CURRY dition to the Blackhawk Com- to DARRIUS JEROME LAPOINTE munity Center is progressing even with all the snow we’ve To: ANY INTERESTED PARTIES been experiencing in Win- You are hereby notifi ed that a petition for Name Change has been fi led and a nebago. The addition and hearing concerning the above referred renovations to the exterior of Individual in case no. CV13-053 has the Blackhawk Community been scheduled and will be heard in the Center aka, Whirling Thunder Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Wellness Center are scheduled Nebraska on the 20TH day of MAY 2013 at the hour of 10:00 A.M. to be completed this summer. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing LEGAL NOTICE Case No. CV13-025 In the Matter of the Notice of Hearing Guardianship Petition of: Case No. CV13-055 Native American Owned CRYSTAL SNOWBALL In Re: In the Matter of the Manufacturing Housing Company J.G. (DOB 01-06-2011) Name Change Petition of: Yasenia Marie Goodshield TO: HEAVEN GRIFFEN, Mother To Yasenia Marie Walker LOOKING TO HIRE RAUL ROJAS, Father You are hereby notifi ed that a petition To: ANY INTERESTED PARTIES Construction trades including,drywalling, roofi ng, has been fi led for Guardianship and a You are hereby notifi ed that a petition electrical, plumbing, framing, siding hearing concerning the above referred for Name Change has been fi led and a Individual(s) in Case No. CV13-025 has hearing concerning the above referred been scheduled and will be heard in the Individual in case no. CV13-055 has Weekdays! 1st Shift! Attendance bonusus! Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, been scheduled and will be heard in the Nebraska on the 19th day of MARCH Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Apply at: 2013 at the hour of 9:30 A.M. Nebraska on the 5TH day of JUNE 2013 Cascatra Homes 909 17th Ave at the hour of 11:00 A.M. Central City, NE 68826 LEGAL NOTICE 308-946-5400 LEGAL NOTICE [email protected] Notice of Hearing Case No. CV13-036AB Notice of Hearing In the Matter of the Case No. CV13-038 Guardianship Petition of: NATASHA SNOW In the Matter of the Apartment For Rent In Re: Guardianship Petition of: Lovely 1 bedroom apartment available for persons 62 years of age I. H. (DOB 11-25-2003) DONNA BLAIN or with a disability in Walthill, NE. M. L. (DOB 06-22-2011) In Re: Controlled access building with laundry facilities. TO: TAMARA LEVERING, aka EW- T. F. (DOB 06-13-2010) Rent based on income. ING, aka HAMILTON, Mother ROLANDO SANCHEZ, Father TO: ALITA WAYMAN ROBERTSON, For more information, call WARRIOR MORRIS, Father Mother You are hereby notifi ed that a petition You are hereby notifi ed that a petition has been fi led for Guardianship and a has been fi led for Guardianship and a 877-521-8750 hearing concerning the above referred hearing concerning the above referred Individual(s) in Case No. CV13-036AB or write: Weinberg P.M. Inc., Individual(s) in Case No. CV13-038 has has been scheduled and will be heard been scheduled and will be heard in the 1309 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51105 in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Win- Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, nebago, Nebraska on the 26TH day of Nebraska on the 26TH day of MARCH This institution is an equal opportunity provider MARCH 2013 at the hour of 9:30 A.M. 2013 at the hour of 10:00 A.M. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, March 16, 2013 — Page 8 WinnaVegas “Williams & Ree”