STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE COMMUNITY Band of Mohicans MOHICANMOHICAN NEWSNEWS The people of the waters that are never still

Vol. XXVIII No. 7 N8480 Moh He Con Nuck Road • Bowler, WI 54416 April 1, 2021 Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal President Shannon Covid Statistics for Everyone Holsey Endorses Lasry for U.S. Senate to endorse his campaign to be ’s next U.S. Senator.” Holsey is currently serving her third term as the President of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, after becoming the youngest person ever elected to the post in 2015. Holsey also serves as President of the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, representing the eleven member tribes in Wisconsin and as the Treasurer of the National Congress Thomas Kazik II - News reporter age of 5.4%. The number of total of American Indians, the oldest, The Stockbridge Munsee Health positive cases who live in Sha- largest and most representative and Wellness center has been uti- wano or Menominee counties that American Indian and Alaskan lizing Mohican North Star casino were tested by the Tribe’s efforts Native organization. Holsey as a vaccination center for a cou- are 251. Tallying the full amount has been active in Democratic ple of months now. Here are some of people ever hospitalized, we politics and was chosen as one of the COVID-19 testing statistics stand at 17. Of the Tribe’s positive of Wisconsin’s electors to cast completed at the SMHWC through cases we have had 270 recovered - Alex Lasry today the state’s Electoral College votes March 12 2021. cases but have suffered 3 deaths announced the endorsement of for President and Vice The total number of people tested due to Covid-19. Shannon Holsey, President of President Kamala Harris in 2020. is at 5,052. The total number of Now, here are some of the Co- the Stockbridge-Munsee Band “I could not be more excited to negative test results is at 4,779 vid-19 Vaccination Statistics from of Mohican Indians. President have the support of President which puts as at a 94.5% since Co- the Stockbridge Munsee Health Holsey is the latest addition to a Shannon Holsey,” said Alex Lasry. vid had started in March of 2020. and Wellness Center. On March growing list of people from across “President Holsey has been a There were 273 Total Positive 10th and 11th, the Clinic the state who are supporting Alex leader both in Wisconsin and Cases which comes to a percent- Stats continued on page Five: Lasry to be Wisconsin’s next U.S. nationally and has been a strong Senator. advocate for Wisconsin’s tribal Lieutenant Creapeau Hired for Public Safety “We need a U.S. Senator that nations. I look forward to working will put in the work necessary to with her and I’m extremely grateful understand and represent the to have her on our team as we issues facing Wisconsin’s native continue to build the statewide nations,” said President Shannon coalition to start delivering real Holsey. “Alex Lasry is engaging results for the people of Wisconsin.” tribal leaders and learning about the concerns of our constituents The Democratic Primary Election and how to serve a very diverse for the will state with a broad set of needs. be held Tuesday, August 9th, He is the person that I trust to 2022. For more information about represent Wisconsin’s sovereign Alex Lasry and his campaign, visit tribal nations, and I’m proud www.alexlasry.com. Enrollment Department Notice By Jeff Vele - Editor conservation. Mary E Creapeau is newly ONLY the NEW Enrollment Application Form will be accepted by employed as the Lieutenant for Lieutenant Creapeau is married the Enrollment Department. Stockbridge-Munsee Public Safety. to Michael W Creapeau and they If an older enrollment application version is submitted, your paper Her job duties include planning, have two children Nicole and work will be sent back. All current forms can be found on our web- organizing, administering, Anthony. Her father is Leland site [email protected] under Enrollment. and evaluating the continuing Carroll, and her mother is Sabina The applications can also be found at the Tribal Offices. development and monitoring of (deceased). Mary has a large All forms need to be notarized and the fee paid prior to sub- the Public Safety Department family with six brother’s and three for the Stockbridge-Munsee sisters. mitting. Community. She will be working

PRSRT STD with designated community Mary’s education started in 1992 at US POSTAGE PAID SHAWANO, WI committees and will be primarily UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) where PERMIT NO. 135 responsible for operational she majored in Physical Education oversight and administration of the and minored in Health. program for law enforcement and Safety continued on page Five: What’s Inside?

Ads pg 10-12 Employment pg 4 Directives pg 8 Health pg 5 Education pg 4 Voices pg 2-3

MOHICAN NEWS April 1, 2021 Page 2 it was worth putting great care Teaching Program into considering the physical, Pharmacy Update emotional, spiritual, and mental Al Betry, the Executive Director aspects of the patient’s health of the Cooperative Educational and well-being when approaching Services Agency (CESA) 9’s treatment of commercial tobacco Excellence in Teaching program and nicotine dependence. would like to share a possible pathway to teacher licensure March 1, 2021 marked the first day Current standard of care that could be shared within the of a new program offered at the for smoking cessation is to community. DPI-approved teacher Stockbridge-Munsee Health and provide both pharmacotherapy licensing program was created Wellness Center. (prescription and over-the-counter in 2017 to address Wisconsin’s medications) and behavioral teacher shortage in schools and The pharmacy now offers services therapy to any patient seeking to provide a non-college pathway to assist with commercial tobacco treatment in an effort to improve for people who wish to become and nicotine dependence with the chances of abstinence. teachers. They accept students both in-person and telephone with bachelor’s degrees in various appointments. The Stockbridge-Munsee content areas and provide them community is equipped to provide with the necessary training to Dr. Lindsey Janowski is certified our community with various support be effective, Wisconsin-licensed as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist options in addition to one-on-one teachers. In the first three years through the Mayo Clinic in meetings with a pharmacist. of the program, they have trained Rochester, Minnesota. 48 students in the areas of Patients will have optional support science, math, world languages, Lindsey is passionate about from behavioral health, community social studies, physics, English/ smoking cessation and the health, medical, and dental language arts, art, theater, health, potential to drastically improve departments as well as a registered business, and special education. the lives of her patients. She also Dr. Lindsey Janowski dietician, state or American Indian Their students are often second is excited to incorporate native order of things. Failing to be a Quit lines, and native medicine (or more) career people and, so practices and traditions into the good-minded person could cause and healing techniques as taught far, range in age from their 20s standard approaches to cessation the individual to bring illness upon by members of our community. to 50s. They are proud that they as we remain mindful of the culture themselves. Those illnesses could have been able to provide this within our community. be mental, emotional, or physical. If you are ready to discuss your opportunity for the students and By not taking care of the mind, the commercial tobacco use, please provide quality teachers for our In the Mohican teachings of body and spirit also become out of call Lindsey at 715-793-5027 to schools. Captain Hendrick Aupaumut on balance. This can lead to a hard schedule an appointment. how to live a good life: “If a person and difficult life. In some cases, They are always looking for new neglects to live their life by the even a limited or shortened life.” *Special thanks to Misty Cook, students who have the desire to teachings of their ancestors, there Kim Hoffman, and Judy Heubel for work with kids and who can bring are consequences per the natural For this reason, the team felt sharing your knowledge. Teaching cont on page Three:

Express your thoughts and opinions. Let your voice be heard. STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE The Mohican News is published We welcome your letters to the Editor and the Community. COMMUNITY twice monthly by: Band of Mohican Indians Stockbridge-Munsee Community Community Voices PO Box 70 Letters of opinion can be dropped of at Mohican News in the Tribal PUBLISHER: N8480 Moh He Con Nuck Road Offices or can be mailed to: Stockbridge-Munsee Community Bowler, WI 54416 Telephone: 715-793-4389 Mohican News EDITOR: Mohican News welcomes articles, Jeff Vele letters, photographs, and any pub- W12365 County Road A lishable items of interest to Native PO Box 70 STAFF REPORTER: Americans. All materials to be re- Bowler, WI 54416 Thomas Kazik turned should be accompanied by e-mail: [email protected] a return self-addressed envelope Please type your letters or print clearly and include your signature, EDITORIAL BOARD: with sufficient return postage. address, and daytime phone number. Letters must be 500 words or Maggie Bennett A one-year subscription rate is less. All letters are subject to editing and may require confirmation. Misty Cook $12.00 for 24 issues. Send check Some may be rejected due to inappropriate content as deemed by Jody Hartwig or money order to Mohican News. our editorial board. The views of our readers are not necessarily the Joleen Kroening Mohican News is a member of: views of the Mohican News, its staff, or the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe. Sterling Schreiber, Jr. NAJA (Native American Journalist Association)

STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE COMMUNITY Band of Mohicans SUBSCRIBE TODAY! The voice of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community MOHICAN NEWS 24 issues a year Enrolled Tribal members: FREE Non-enrolled: $12.00 per year

PLEASE CHECK: MAIL TO: NAME □ NEW SUBSCRIBER, EN- Mohican News ROLLED MEMBER ADDRESS PO Box 70 □ NEW SUBSCRIBER, Bowler, WI 54416 CITY STATE ZIP □ NON-ENROLLED MEMBER Voice: 715-793-4389 COMPANY □ RENEWAL Fax: 715-793-1307 □ ADDRESS CHANGE [email protected] MOHICAN NEWS April 1, 2021 Page 3 CARES ACT Rent and Utilities Voices Assistance Program What Kind of Help is Available?

Utility and Home Energy Payments Rent Payments

Veterans Corner

203 W. Main St Does My Household Qualify? Bowler, WI. 54416 Your household may qualify if: Gregg W. Duffek, 1) One or more individuals within the household, qualifies for unemployment Tribal Veterans Service benefits or experienced a reduction in household income, experienced major costs, or experienced financial struggles due to COVID-19 Officer 2) One or more individuals within the household can demonstrate a risk of Office: 715-793-4036 experiencing homelessness or housing instability 3) The household has a household income at or below 80% of area median income gregg.duffek@mohican- 4) Renter must be Enrolled Stockbridge-Munsee nsn.gov 715-793-4036 5) Must reside within, Shawano County Teaching cont from page Two: paraprofessionals, or parents cur- Number of people in 1 2 3 4 5 6 Household (yearly) rently in area schools, former stu- their diverse life experiences to the dents, or others who enjoy work- Max Income 80% of Area $39,700 $45,350 $51,000 $56,650 $61,200 $65,750 classroom. They are contacting all ing with youth in the community, Median Income in effort to recruit people who would who would consider becoming be interested in the program. The Want to Apply? teachers. Teachers are change Wisconsin Policy Forum’s 2020 agents and do in fact change lives Contact the Stockbridge-Munsee Economic Support Department report: A Teacher Who Looks Like and it is the hope that their pro- Rolanda Bierman Me, highlights current Wisconsin gram, in its small way, can help to Phone: 715-793-4860 school data and the need for a di- increase the number of teachers Email: [email protected] verse teaching population. Also, from diverse backgrounds in Wis- Rose Strege on 6/26/20, state school super- consin’s schools. CESA can cer- Phone: 715-793-4862 intendent, Carolyn Stanford Tay- tainly provide more details about Email: [email protected] lor, released a statement which the program (curriculum, format, in part read, “...we must diversify duration, cost, etc.) and how you Markie Miller, CMN Student of the Year Wisconsin’s educator workforce. might fill teaching positions with of two children in school and faced 98% of our teachers in Wisconsin our students while they are in the challenges of moving into an on- are White. We know having teach- program. CESA 9 - Excellence in line environment for learning over ers of color benefits all students, Teaching Program (A Post-Bacca- the past year. She used the skills not just students of color.” CESA laureate Pathway) is the website taught in her education classes to could not agree more. Perhaps to the CESA Teaching Program. help set up a classroom at home there are substitute teachers, for her children. Miller’s future goal after earning her Bachelor’s de- Mohican Housing 2021 Workshop Dates gree is to obtain a Master’s degree in Special Education. 2021 Workshops Miller says her studies will help her to “guide and educate young Wednesday May 5, 2021 (5-6pm) Budgeting & Good Credit History virtually Native Americans to reach their Pre-registration required with Bay Bank Thomas Kazik II - Reporter goals through a positive and Gresham resident Markie Miller understanding atmosphere.” Her (5-6pm) Read & Understand Your Credit Report has been chosen as the College future teaching plans keep Miller Wednesday May 19, 2021 of Menominee Nation’s (CMN) close to her roots with the hope Pre-registration required virtually with Bay Bank Student of the Year. Miller is a can- of teaching within the Menominee didate for graduation in May 2021 Indian School District. She is with a Bachelor of Science degree June 2021 Mold/Cleaning Mold/Radon Gas currently student teaching at Will mail out info to in Early Childhood/Middle Child- Keshena Primary School on the hood Education. Menominee Indian reservation. those who request it Markie is the Daughter of Cheryl CMN’s Student of the Year will join Mohawk and Kevin Mohawk and those from among the 36 other the late Vincent Fish. Markie is Due to the pandemic yet to be determined: accredited tribal colleges and uni- If the following workshops will be held in-person (4:45-6pm) or virtually (5-6pm) married to Warren Miller and is a versities honored annually through mother of three children Sydney, the American Indian Higher Edu- Kevin and Creasa. cation Consortium. Wednesday June 16, 2021 Home Repair Demo/Toilet Plumbing Repairs Markie earned her Associates de- gree in Early Childhood Education Employment Opportunity Pre-registration required from the College of Menominee The Sustainable Development In- Nation on May 14, 2016. She has stitute of the College of Menomi- Wednesday July 14, 2021 Year-Round Home Maintenance made CMN’s Academic Deans nee Nation seeks college level Pre-registration required List for two semesters and has student interns for the summer of (If no one signs up for the above workshops, they will be cancelled). participated in the Keshena 4-H 2021. Please check our website events, CMN College Night, and at http://www.menominee.edu/ for Due to the pandemic yet to be determined: STEM seminars. Her commu- more information. The positions nity service includes Menominee are listed under the student tab. If the following workshops will be held in-person or drive through event Night out Against Crime, Menomi- (times to be determined) nee Haunted Hallway Event, and You may also call Rebecca Edler Bringing Communities Together at 715-799-6226 at extension Tuesday August 3, 2021 National Night Out Through Traditional Games. 3043, or contact her at redler@ An enrolled member of the Menom- menominee.edu for additional in- Fire Safety/Open House inee Indian Tribe, Miller is a mother formation. Saturday October 9, 2021

MOHICAN NEWS April 1, 2021 Page 4 Education College of Menominee Nation Celebrates Earth Day April 22, 2021 Keshena, WI -- The College of appointed Menominee Tribal Menominee Nation (CMN) will Chairman Gunnar Peters, and Some Tips Before You Get Started be celebrating Earth Day on College of Menominee Nation First, obtain any burning Friday, April 22, 2021. The day’s Interim President Chris Caldwell. permits that may be required events are centered on the theme Additional speakers for this event before burning. In many areas, “Restoring the Earth”. This year’s include Lieutenant Governor homeowners may be required to Earth Day festivities will be virtual Mandela Barnes, environmental get a burn permit from your local and will follow the Shifting Seasons activist Tia Nelson, and Earth DNR station if piles are larger than Summit taking place April 19-21. Day Committee Board Chair listed below. After obtaining any Events will take place from 10am- Gerald Torres. This event will necessary permits, ensure that 2pm. also feature videos showcasing burning is not currently restricted CMN’s sustainability efforts on in your area. This year’s keynote speaker is campus and youth activities from How to Safely Burn Landscape prominent Indigenous activist, the College of Menominee Nation Debris burning can be considered safe. Winona LaDuke. Her keynote Library. It is important for residents to will be followed by a question • Landscape debris piles must be stay mindful of current weather and answer segment moderated Registration for this event is in small 6 feet by 6 feet by 6 feet conditions when burning. If it by officers of the College of required. Those interested can piles. is windy and the surrounding Menominee Nation Student register for free at http://www. • Maximum pile size is 6 feet in vegetation is very dry, it may be Government. nicrn.org/2021-shifting-seasons- diameter. best to wait and burn landscape summit.html. This registration • Clear all flammable material and debris another day. The event will feature the also gives the option to register vegetation within 10 feet of the dedication of a Peace Tree on the for the Shifting Seasons Summit. outer edge of pile. College’s Keshena campus. The Attendees will have the option of • Keep a water supply and shovel How do I Get, a burning permit? dedication will be accompanied selecting which days they would close to the burning site. Obtain a free burning permit by speeches from Menominee like to attend. The registration • A responsible adult is required online or call 1-888-WIS-BURN Tribal Enterprises President deadline for this event is April 1, by law to be in attendance until (947-2876). You can also DNR Adrian “Dusty” Miller, newly- 2021. the fire is out. office to get a permit in-person or • No burning shall be undertaken stop by Public Safety and I will be unless weather conditions able to assist you with filling out 2021 - Pine Hills Golf Memberships Frequently (particularly wind) are such that the form. Asked Questions (FAQs) Q. Where do I send my payment deduction have to be paid in full Employment Opportunity on the Road to? by? Requested information for NAHP labor, perform job specific math A. Pine Hills Golf Course N9499 A. Golf memberships being paid requirement(s) on Project: Town and other technical process Pine Hills Dr. Gresham, WI., by payroll deduction must be paid of Bartelme Camp 14 Road CTH functions, deal with outdoor 54128 attention: Mr. Travis in full by the end of August 2021. A – Reservation Highway 21; elements and follow specific safety Relyea, PHGC Manager. Q. Can payroll deductions be Shawano County; 9566-02-71, and production procedures. Q. If paying by check or money used to make other purchases at WISC 2021 266 Job Classification/ order who do I make the check / the Pine Hills Golf Course? trade: A valid driver’s license that meets money order out to? A. No. Payroll deductions can only standards applies to all positions. A. Pine Hills Golf Course and note be made towards the purchase of Our field employee classification/ Employment period: Employment on the memo line “Membership”. a golf course membership. trades applied to this job are period for this job depends on Q. What if I wish to pay with cash Q. What happens if I stop making Operating Engineers: C-card, schedule and scope of work. In / credit or debit card? payroll deduction payments before Apprentice & Journeyman. general though, although asphalt A. Until the golf course is open my golf membership is paid in full? construction is seasonal in nature, for the season (opening date TBD A. Your golf course membership We also have Traffic Control NEA hires long-term employees – weather dependent), please call would be cancelled, the amount and Quality Control technician who are trained to become “core Mr. Travis Relyea at (715) 851- you already paid would be (non-union) positions that may crew” and contribute on multiple 7125 to setup a time to come out considered as payment for rounds be utilized as well as Project projects over multiple years. to the Pine Hills Clubhouse to of golf played this year, and you Engineering & Management. purchase your membership. would not receive a refund. Wage: Particular wage is Q. If I am paying through a payroll Job qualifications and required determined by position, funding deduction, what is the minimum See you on the course- skills: Required skills are specific source(s) and current collective weekly amount that can be to type of machinery and position: bargaining guidelines. deducted? Travis Relyea Paver, Screed, Breakdown Roller, A. Whatever weekly payment they Manager Intermediate Roller, Finish Roller, Job application: We only accept can do as long as your golf course Pine Hills Golf and Supper Club Lute Person, Laborer, and Field applications online, but we are memberships is paid in full before N9499 Pine Hills Dr. | Gresham, QC/density Technician. Skills currently advertising for several the end of August 2021. WI 54128 are related to efficient and safe positions that could provide Q. When does golf memberships O: 715.787.3976 | C: 715.851.7125 operation of these pieces of FT Seasonal or year-round being paid through payroll equipment and abilities to handle, employment. Interested Applicants compact, finish and provide testing can view the current list from the current openings in all our related other companies in our group. for asphalt. Northeast Asphalt website, and companies. Northeast Asphalt employment applications can be submitted Walbec is our “umbrella” name contacts are: Dan Eckstrom, Project Engineers & Project using the website application at: that includes all the different SHRM-CP Human Resources Managers may manage any https://www.walbecgroup.com/ construction entities in our group Business Partner Office: 920-757- and all aspects of contract and northeast-asphalt/work-with-us and this link offers many different 7581, Cell: 920-716-0120, Email: job completion. The exact job employment opportunities in [email protected] descriptions are proprietary, but all Also included is the address different interests and areas for Dan Webster Human Resources require basic construction skills, to our Walbec Group website: NEA, Payne & Dolan, Zenith Tech, Business Partner Office: 920-757- the ability to travel, work long https://www.walbecgroup.com/ Premier Concrete, Construction 7575, Cell: 920-843-0060, Email: hours, perform heavy physical careers which includes all the Resources Management, and [email protected] MOHICAN NEWS April 1, 2021 Page 5 Stats cont from page One: vid-19 vaccines administered in Safety cont from page One: successfully provided 682 doses Shawano County is at 14,014 the She completed two years at UWSP of vaccine. 2,943 doses of Co- week of March 14th. Shawano before taking an extended break vid-19 vaccine have been admin- County’s population is at 40,899 until 2008. In 2008 she enrolled in istered by the Tribe through March which gives a percentage of 34% classes at College of Menominee 12, 2021. The number of people receiving at least the first shot. Nation in the Criminal Justice field. who received both doses of vac- This information was provided by In 2010, Officer Creapeau received cination sits at 984. The number (https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data- her Certificate of Complete in of people who received first dose tracker). From that website click Criminal Justice. She then and awaiting 2nd dose sits at 975. on the vaccinations tab and it how transferred to Fox Valley Technical Of these vaccinations handed out the US as a whole is doing for vac- College and in 2012 she received the SMHWC gave area teachers cinations. her Associate’s Degree in Criminal Photo courtesy of Jody Hartwig an early opportunity to receive Starting March 22, the Wisconsin Justice. Mary continued her correctional officer with Shawano their vaccinations. Bowler School Department of Health Services education with Marian University Sheriff’s Department. After a recorded 49 Staff members out (DHS) announces that people age and received a Bachelor’s Degree short period of time, she was of 69 received the Covid-19 Vac- 16 and older with certain medi- in Criminal Justice in 2015. She offered a full-time position with cination. Gresham School did not cal conditions associated with an has sporadically taken classes for the Menominee County Sheriff’s have specific numbers, but Su- increased risk of severe illness her Master’s Degree in Criminal Department. Mary worked almost perintendent Newell Haffner men- from COVID-19 are eligible for the Justice but has taken some time eight years for Menominee County. tioned “We are very thankful to vaccine. This newly eligible group away from studies to focus on have the opportunity to have out adds approximately more than 2 her family and career. Lieutenant Mary Creapeau said she enjoys all staff vaccinated and almost 50% million people into the population Creapeau said that she intends different kinds sports and activities of staff were going to receive the eligible for the vaccine. to continue the pursuit of her and spending time with her family. Covid-19 vaccination”. The clinic All groups now currently eligible Master’s Degree soon. She actively participates in co- provided the Shawano School for the COVID-19 vaccine include ed volleyball with a couple of her District with staff vaccination and, frontline health care personnel, After graduating high school in sisters and played on a women’s 180 of their 315 staff members re- residents and staff in skilled nurs- 1992, Mary worked the summer league with former co-workers in ceived their vaccinations. ing and assisted living facilities, at Marion Plywood Corp. In 1994, Shawano. A couple times a year The federal government allo- police and fire personnel, correc- she started working for Mohican you will find her on a golf course. cates COVID-19 vaccines to tional staff, adults aged 65 and old- North Star Casino and remained Mary said, “I am not very good, Wisconsin based on population er, educators and childcare staff, employed there for 18 ½ years but I enjoy the time outside”. size. Once the vaccine is allocated, individuals enrolled in Medicaid until April 2013. In February of When Lieutenant Creapeau is not Wisconsin places an order with long-term care programs, some 2013 she began working part-time participating in those activities, the federal government so they public-facing essential workers, as a deputy sheriff for Menominee she enjoys relaxing at home know exactly where to send the and non-frontline essential health County. In April of 2013, Officer watching movies and going on vaccine. The total number of co- care personnel. Creapeau began working as a walks outside.

NOT SURE IF YOU’RE READY TO WHO DO I MEET WITH? COMMERCIAL TOBACCO & NICOTINE DEPENDENCE MEET YOUR CLINIC TOBACCO CESSATION SPECIALIST Are You Ready To Talk?

If you’re concerned about your current use of nicotine products, but you aren’t quite sure if Dr. you are ready to give it up – THAT’S OK! Lindsey B. Consultations are available for patients who: Janowski *Want more information about the benefits of tobacco cessation Lindsey graduated from the University of *Are curious about what tools are available to Missouri - Kansas City School of Pharmacy in help you quit 2008. After many years as a retail pharmacist, she joined the SMHWC Pharmacy team in *Are interested in reducing the amount that November 2020 as a staff pharmacist with the you use intent of offering this service to our patients. She was certified as a Tobacco Cessation Specialist by

the Mayo Clinic – Nicotine Dependence Center

in Rochester, MN.

HOURS Call Today QUIT PROGRAM APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE 9AM – 3PM WEEKDAYS EXCEPT THURSDAYS STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER PHARMACY CONSULTATIONS IN PERSON OR PHONE BY APPOINTMENT OR WALK-IN BASED ON AVAILABILITY 715-793-5027 Covid Pictures

James Dimmer Matson Gresham Senior Jake Hoffman

Are You Willing to Share Your COVID 19 Experience?

We need people willing to share their experiences with the public of illness, recovery, vaccination.

Call Cassie Molkentin @ 715-881-2143

We would like to video you sharing your story and broadcast on the Tribe’s Website and Facebook Page.

Some more Spring in the Air

Pictured Above Councilman Joe Miller and His Wife Jackie cooking their Maple Syrup. They have a small operation next to their home.

Pictured Below are more pictures courtesy of Greg and Linda Miller or the Cille and Ky Miller Sugar Camp

Elderly Worker Rod Davids Receiving his Blanket from Tribal Treasurer Terrie Terrio and President Shannon Hosley. Rod worked for at the Elderly in the Kitchen for 5 years. MOHICAN NEWS April 1, 2021 Page 8 Be Fire Smart: Get A Free Burning Permit Now Fire Danger Remains High For outside to clean-up their properties Directives Parts Of Wisconsin by raking leaf litter, brush and MADISON, Wis. – Now more than needles, so it looks good and is ever, our favorite outdoor spaces ready for new growth,” Weber are playing an important role in said. “Then, they choose to our lives. Together, we can keep burn their debris pile. Consider these safe places safe. Whether composting yard waste or hauling On Tuesday, March 16th, 2021, LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR we are out in nature or home in our it to an approved disposal site. the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal NAGPRA GRANT-Linda Katch- backyards, remember that it›s our Burning debris should always be Council held a Regular Tribal enago, Tribal Administrator role to protect the lands we love by the last alternative.” Council Meeting and at that Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to au- preventing wildfires and recreating time the following actions were thorize the President to sign the responsibly. Burning Permit Suspensions Are taken: endorsement letter for the submis- With weekend forecasts predicting Based On Wildfire Risk Roll Call: sion of the 2021 National Parks warm temperatures, fairly low The DNR suspended all burning Shannon Holsey; Present Service Communities grant. Sec- humidity and high winds, the permits throughout spring 2020, Jolene Bowman; Present onded by Marv Malone. Motion Wisconsin Department of Natural Wisconsin’s peak for wildfires, Terrie Terrio; Present carried. Resources (DNR) expects fire due to increased safety concerns Craig Kroening Jr.; Absent PHONE/MOBILE DEVICE POLI- danger to be high across the state resulting from COVID-19. This Marv Malone; Present CY-Brian McDonald, CIO this weekend. year, the DNR plans to suspend Joe Miller : Present Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to ap- With Wisconsin wildfire season burning based on wildfire risk. Brock Schreiber Present prove TRIBAL Mobile Device/Cel- underway, the DNR reminds However, to promote social APPROVAL OF AGENDA- lular Phone Policy and to remove Wisconsinites to be fire smart this distancing, burning permits are Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to ap- stipends for cellular phones. Sec- spring and get their free annual not being issued in-person by prove the agenda for Tuesday, onded by Brock Schreiber. burning permit. Unlike out west, Emergency Fire Wardens or at March 16, 2021. Seconded by Joe Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene ab- the spring is the most dangerous DNR service centers. Miller. Motion carried. stains, Terrie yes, Brock yes and time for wildfires in Wisconsin. “Wildfires on the landscape will MEETING MINUTES- Joe yes. Motion carried. After the snow melts and before continue to occur despite the Motion by Joe Miller to approve COMBINED YEARS OF SER- plants, trees and grass turn green, COVID-19 outbreak,” Weber the meeting minutes of Tuesday, VICE POLICY-Todd VanDen fires can spread quickly. said. “In an effort to increase March 2, 2021. Seconded by Marv Heuvel, HR Executive Director “Weather is the single most public and firefighter safety and Malone. Motion by Joe Miller to approve important factor influencing how reduce human-caused ignitions Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene ab- the combined years of service pol- fires start and spread,” said Ron or escapes, the department will stains (family emergency), Terrie icy stating official combined years Weber, DNR Forester, adding take appropriate steps to prevent abstains (sick), Brock yes and Joe of service credit. Seconded by Ter- seasonal warm and dry weather wildfires and minimize in-person yes. Motion carried. rie K. Terrio. conditions increase wildfire activity. contact both with the public and OPEN AGENDA- Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene op- “Temperature, wind, humidity and among fire personnel.” FIRST NATIONS GATHER posed (can’t quantify for accura- precipitation are the key weather Burning permits are required in GRANT-Kellie Zahn, Ag Agent cy), Terrie yes, Brock yes and Joe components that determine the DNR Protection Areas once the Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to ap- yes. Motion carried. daily fire danger.” snow cover is gone. Permit holders prove the grant from First Nations HR ANALYSIS OF REORGANI- Fire danger is high today across are authorized to burn vegetative Development Institute. Seconded ZATION/REALIGNMENT OF much of the state including Permit continued on page Ten: by Brock Schreiber. Motion car- the following counties: Adams, ried. Directives cont on page Nine: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Door, Douglas, Applications for Head Start School Year 2021-22 Dunn, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, are Available at Head Start Green Lake, Iron, Jackson, Juneau, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lincoln, Stop in or call to get your child pre-registered for Manitowoc, Marathon, Marquette, next year. Monroe, Oneida, Outagamie, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Head Start Corner Continuing Electa Quinney’s Educational Vision for a Bright Future Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Electa Quinney He ad Start Washburn, Waupaca, Waushara,

Winnebago and Wood counties. Head Start Sch ool Year The DNR requires burning permits 2021-2 022 in many parts of the state to Now Accepting Applications! conduct legal and responsible burning outdoors. Burning permits ------7 Super Things Parents/Caregivers can do to help are free and easy to obtain and Children must be 3 or 4 years old on/before September 1, 2021. protect lives, property and natural motivate young children to learn. Priority is given to Stockbridge Munsee Tribal Families. 1. Talk often with your children from the day they are born. Families must meet Federal Income Guidelines. resources from the damages of 2. Hug them, hold them, and respond to their needs and ------wildfires. Head Start is also open to …. interests. Debris burning is the leading 3. Listen carefully as your child communicates with you. ♦ cause of Wisconsin’s wildfires. 4. Read aloud to your child everyday, even when they are babies. Children with Special Needs Homeless Children & ♦ Fires caused by careless burning Play and sing with them often. Families Children in Foster Care 5. Say “yes” & “I love you” as much as you say “no” and “don’t”. become more frequent this time Call 715-793-4993 for further information! Office of year. The 2021 fire season 6. Ensure a safe, orderly and predicable environment, wherever they are. Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. follows a winter with below-normal 7. Set limits on their behavior and discipline them calmly not snow depths. Fire control officials harshly. are focusing on the potential for statewide fire activity as the snow Family Fun Outside is rapidly melting at the same time. 1. Go for a walk and talk about – colors, the sky, cars, neighbors, shapes, stars, houses.

Wildfires can happen just about 2. Show your childr en outdoor games you played as a child. any time of the year, but historically, 3. Listen for outdoo r sounds (cars, sirens, birds, etc.) and name them. 60% of all annual wildfires in Wisconsin occur in March, April and May alone. Donna, Delores, Carmen, Oleyna, Teniesha Electa Quinney Head Start is an equal opportunity provider. Your Electa Quinney Head Start Team “Many people are eager to get

MOHICAN NEWS April 1, 2021 Page 9 Directives cont from pg Twelve: prove the added words as recom- carried. Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene ab- CAGE/VAULT AND STAR CLUB mended by the Gaming Commis- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to ap- stains, Terrie yes, Brock yes and DEPARTMENT-Todd VanDen sion for the Gaming Application prove the wages as discussed in Joe yes. Motion carried. Heuvel, HR Executive Director Section D pages 4 and 5. Sec- Executive Session in regards to Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll Motion by Joe Miller to approve onded by Brock Schreiber. Motion the Player Services realignment. Ava, Grace, and Grant Burr as ¼ the reorganization, combining the carried. Seconded by Joe Miller. as recommended by the Enroll- Cage/Vault and Star Club depart- CARES ACT: Rent & Utilities As- Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene op- ment Committee. Seconded by ments into the new Player Servic- sistance Program Policies and posed, Terrie yes, Brock yes and Joe Miller. es Department as presented. Sec- Procedures-Crystal Malone, As- Joe yes. Motion carried. Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene ab- onded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion sistant Director of Human Ser- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll stains, Terrie yes, Brock yes and carried. vices James M. Kazik as 5/16 as recom- Joe yes. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Miller to approve all Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to ap- mended by the Enrollment Com- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to en- of the position descriptions includ- prove the CARES ACT Rent and mittee. Seconded by Joe Miller. roll Greyson Burr as ¼ as recom- ed in this reorganization to include Utilities Assistance Program Poli- Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene ab- mended by the Enrollment Com- the Player Services Manager, cies and Procedures as amended. stains (all the abstentions for to- mittee. Seconded by Joe Miller. Player Services Supervisor, Play- Seconded by Joe Miller. Motion day will be because of a family Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene ab- er Services Rep, Bus Coordinator carried. conflict), Terrie yes, Brock yes and stains, Terrie yes, Brock yes and and Promotions Host. Seconded EDUCATION AND CAREER Joe yes. Motion carried. Joe yes. Motion carried. by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried. SERVICES HANDBOOK-Rober- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll GM’S MONTHLY REPORT ta Carrington, Ed. Board Chair- Violet Ready as 5/16 as recom- Angela M. Peters a ¼ as recom- FOR JANUARY 2021 AND CA- person mended by the Enrollment Com- mended by the Enrollment Com- SINO & BINGO FINANCIAL Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to ap- mittee. Seconded by Joe Miller. mittee. Seconded by Joe Miller. STATEMENTS FOR JANUARY prove the Education Board rec- Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene ab- Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene ab- 2021-Terrance Miller, Interim GM ommended updates to pages 3, stains, Terrie yes, Brock yes and stains, Terrie yes, Brock yes and Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to ap- 4, 10, and 11 of the Handbook as Joe yes. Motion carried. Joe yes. Motion carried. prove the GM Monthly Report presented. Seconded by Brock Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to ap- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll for January 2021 and the Casino Schreiber. prove Clorissa Vele as 29/64 as Lisa and Randall Nietzer as ¼ as & Bingo financial statements for Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene ab- recommended by the Enrollment recommended by the Enrollment January 2021. Seconded by Marv stains, Terrie yes, Brock yes and Committee. Seconded by Joe Mill- Committee. Seconded by Joe Mill- Malone. Motion carried. Joe yes. Motion carried. er. er. WAIVER RESOLUTION FOR BOARD/COMMITTEE MINUTES- Roll Call: Marv abstains, Jolene Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene yes, KEY BANK MERCHANT SER- Forestry Committee yes, Terrie yes, Brock abstains Terrie yes, Brock abstains and Joe VICES-Terrance Miller, Interim Motion by Joe Miller accept the and Joe yes. Motion carried. yes. Motion carried. GM February 17, 2021 Forestry Com- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to Law- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll Motion by Terrio K. Terrio to ap- mittee Minutes, approve the three rence Curtis as 17/64 as recom- Caleah and Cierra Bernarde as ¼ prove resolution 024-21, BE IT FI- Council recommendation actions mended by the Enrollment Com- as recommended by the Enroll- NALLY RESOLVED, that the waiv- and to also grant Paul Koll discre- mittee. Seconded by Joe Miller. ment Committee. Seconded by er of sovereign immunity for the tionary authority regarding the Do- Motion carried. Joe Miller. Tribe is also limited to the terms mestic Use Permit. Seconded by Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene yes, and conditions set forth below: Terrie K. Terrio. Stephania Gulbronson as ¼ as Terrie yes, Brock abstains and Joe 1. The limited waiver of the Tribe’s Motion maker amends motion to recommended by the Enrollment yes. Motion carried. sovereign immunity is granted say Tribal Forester. Second con- Committee. Seconded by Joe Mill- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll only to and for the benefit of the curs. er. Leslie F. Welch II as ½ as recom- parties identified as part of the Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene ab- Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene yes, mended by the Enrollment Com- agreements(s) that the Tribe has stains, Terrie yes, Brock abstains Terrie yes, Brock abstains and Joe mittee. Seconded by Joe Miller. executed and shall not extend to (he is not clear and understanding yes. Motion carried. Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene yes, any other entity or person. the discretionary authority) and Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll Terrie yes, Brock abstains and Joe 2. The limited waiver of the Tribe’s Joe yes. Motion carried. Tammy Welch as ½ as recom- yes. Motion carried. sovereign immunity contained in MEDICAL CENTER FEASIBIL- mended by the Enrollment Com- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll this resolution shall be effective ITY RFP-Shannon Holsey, Presi- mittee. Seconded by Joe Miller. Jordyn Lyric as ¼ as recommend- only after the parties’ officially dent Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene yes, ed by the Enrollment Committee. designated representatives Motion by Joe Miller to approve Terrie yes, Brock abstains and Joe Seconded by Joe Miller. have executed the agreement(s) the RFP to develop a business yes. Motion carried. Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene ab- and shall only be for the term of plan and financial model for well- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll stains, Terrie yes, Brock yes and the agreement(s). ness center. Seconded by Terrie Anita Hashbarger as ¼ as recom- Joe yes. Motion carried. 3. Nothing contained in this resolu- K. Terrio. Motion carried. mended by the Enrollment Com- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to en- tion shall be deemed consent to COUNCIL COMMENTS & ITEMS mittee. Seconded by Joe Miller. roll Esther J.A. Shubinski as ¼ as levy of any judgement, lien, or FOR FUTURE CONSIDER- Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene yes, recommended by the Enrollment attachment upon any property or ATION- Terrie yes, Brock abstains and Joe Committee. Seconded by Joe Mill- interest in property of the Stock- EXECUTIVE SESSION- yes. Motion carried. er. bridge-Munsee Community. Motion by Jolene Bowman to go Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene yes, 4. The limited waiver of sovereign into Executive Session. Seconded Jax Reiter as 5/16 as recommend- Terrie yes, Brock abstains and Joe immunity granted and approved by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried ed by the Enrollment Committee. yes. Motion carried. through this resolution does not at 5:55 PM. Seconded by Joe Miller. Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll waive the sovereign immunity of Motion by Jolene Bowman to Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene yes, Teresa L. Shear as ¼ as recom- any official, employee, member, come out of Executive Session. Terrie yes, Brock abstains and Joe mended by the Enrollment Com- or agent of the Tribe, Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Mo- yes. Motion carried. mittee. Seconded by Joe Miller. 5. Any dispute resolution action tion carried at 7:14 PM. Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene yes, against the Tribe, as consented While in Executive Session dis- Chad A. Coyhis, Dustin D. Coyhis, Terrie yes, Brock abstains and Joe to through this limited waiver cussion was held on a Gaming Kateri D. Coyhis and Summer F. yes. Motion carried. of sovereign immunity, shall be Waiver, Personnel Matter, Legal Coyhis as 5/16 as recommended For the record, Council Member brought in the form and venue Issue, Clinic Appointment and En- by the Enrollment Committee. Schreiber abstained from some identified in the agreement(s). rollment Committee Minutes. Seconded by Joe Miller. of the Enrollment applications be- The law to be applied, if no law Motion by Joe Miller to adopt reso- Roll Call: Marv yes, Jolene ab- cause from his seat there wasn’t is otherwise identified, shall be lution 025-21 a waiver application stains, Terrie yes, Brock yes and enough documentation. He would federal law. Seconded by Joe for Ronald C. Bult. Seconded by Joe yes. Motion carried. like to see more documentation to Miller. Motion carried. Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried. Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll approve enrollment. GAMING APPLICATION REVI- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to ap- Boston B. Burr, Brooklyn Burr and ADJOURNMENT- SIONS-Ken Davids, Gaming point Vera Heubel as the Infection Luis E. Siemon ¼ as recommend- Motion by Jolene Bowman to ad- Commission Prevention Control Officer. Sec- ed by the Enrollment Committee. journ. Seconded by Joe Miller. Mo- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to ap- onded by Jolene Bowman. Motion Seconded by Joe Miller. tion carried at 7:25 PM. MOHICAN NEWS April 1, 2021 Page 10 Permit continued from pg Eight: Small campfires for warming or materials, such as leaves, brush cooking do not require a burning and needles so that burning is permit. Place your ad here! done safely with minimal wildfire “It’s important to check the daily risk. fire restrictions each day before Permits are free and can be you burn,” Weber said. “With a little obtained online and instantly planning and dedication to getting emailed or issued over the phone your burn permit and following the and delivered by the Postal Service rules, we can all work together to within three to five business days. prevent wildfires.” Get your annual DNR burning Because the DNR does not permit by completing the online regulate all areas across state, Advertise in the application here or by calling it’s essential to check with local 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876). municipal or fire department Once an individual has a burning officials for any ordinances or permit, remember to check the fire other burning restrictions. Mohican News!!! restrictions in the appropriate More information on burning county after 11 a.m. each day permits, fire danger and preparing before burning, including the legal for wildfires around your home and burning hours, size limitations or if property is available on the DNR’s Call us at burning is suspended for the day. burning restrictions webpage. THE ARVID E. MILLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY (715) 793-4389 AND MUSUEM IS EXCITED TO ANNOUCNE NEW HOURS! Vele Construction We will be open during the Lunch Hour Lifetime guarantee! COME TO THE LIBRARY MUSEUM Jeff Vele, Sr. Arvid E. Miller Memorial Library Museum Is a great place to do research, check out a book or just come W13593 Putnam Lane and have a cup of coffee? Bowler, WI 54416 We have two (2) data bases filled with Archival Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal History • Photos

715-793-4648 • Archival documents (Text or leave message) • Books for check out and for sale Decks, doors, windows, • Giftshop • Museum flooring, siding and soffit, • Meeting Place bathroom remodeling, plumbing repairs. Come visit us today! Open Monday through Friday Excellent work and reasonable 8:00-4:30 pm rates! Fully Insured! Want to visit on weekend? give us a call: 715-793-4834

Continued Progress in All Minority Communities Van Ert Electric Company, Inc. Locations in: 7019 W. Stewart Ave., Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 845-4308 2000 Progress Way, Kaukauna, WI 54130 (920) 766-3888 1250 Carter Drive, Kingsford, MI 49802 (906) 776-1122 We fully and actively support equal opportunity for all people, regard- less of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. ...

715-793-4832 MOHICAN NEWS April 1, 2021 Page 11 First National Bank Bowler Bowler – Wisconsin – 54416 (715) 793-5200 Bowler, WI and Tigerton, WI

321 Main Street ● Gresham ● 715-787-3370 Safety. Soundness. Strength. Our basic mission We would like to thank you for your business and As your community bank, our basic mission is to provide remind you, by State law, you can take your vehicle you with a safe place to keep your money, a good place to to the shop of your choice with only one estimate. have it grow, and a trusted place to borrow it. This has never We offer a discount to all tribal members and free changed. It never will. rentals on insurance claims. Strength. Safety. Soundness. We will never forget our basic mission. We will never forget our commitment to you! Proudly employing tribal members for fifteen years. “Here to Serve All Your Banking Needs” Each Depositor Insured to at least $250,000 Open your account today! FDIC Stockbridge-Munsee Family Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Family Services/Domestic Abuse Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM ABUSE EFFECTS THE WHOLE COMMUNITY • Supportive Advocacy 715-793-4863 • Emergency Transporta- or 715-881-0488 tion to Shelter or 715-793-4780 • Restraining Order Assis- tance Statewide Shelter Hot Line • Abuse Education 800-236-7660 Hot Food, • Information and Referral Hours Weekly Deli 6 AM - 12 AM • Community Education National Dom. Abuse Hot Specials, Mohican Apparel Line: 800-787-3224/800- Daily • Education Planning Car Wash, 799-7233 Gift Certificates • Forecasting Firewood. Pine Hills To Go Need to talk or need support N8476 Moh He Con Nuck please Call: Client Services Road Pop, Chips, W12140 County Highway A Gas, Meds, Advocate : P.O. 70 Candy & Nuts Bowler, WI 54416 Dry Goods Bowler, WI 54416 715-787-4070