SWO plans to construct community fi tness center, to target wellness of diabetics PRESORTED STANDARD Per Copy Highlights of civil rights gathering held on the Lake Traverse Reservation U.S. POSTAGE S.D. Equal Justice Commission to hold hearing at Agency Village November 3rd PAID Sota Iya Ye Yapi SISSETON, SD ACLU to hold free workshop on civil rights, litigation Nov. 4th PERMIT NO. 6 Community benefi t for Rev. Ron Campbell this Saturday, Oct. 30th P.O. Box 628 ¢ Diana Hawkins earns championship trophy in international TaeKwonDo tournament Agency Village,Village, SD 57262 50 Photos from the Lake Traverse District wacipi Postmaster: 2004 Veterans Wacipi planned for November 11-13; S-W Vietnam Veterans Association now Contents -- Time-Dated News Do Not Delay seeking applicants for 2004-2005 princess contest This edition mailed at Sisseton, SD on or before Oct. 25, 2004 Serving the Sisseton and Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968

Two Sections Vol. 35 October - Ape Cancan Wi - “Moon When Leaves Shake and Fall” - Wednesday, October 27, 2004 No. 43 Statement from SWO Construction Management Department – SWO plans construction of Tribal Health Fitness Center; To target Tribal members with diabetes By Vern Cloud, Project Manager Upon its completion, the 10,000 square Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Construction foot facility shall be operated and maintained by Management Department the SWO Diabetes Prevention and Treatment Architect’s drawing of SWO fitness center. (Read statement from Vernon Cloud, Project Manager, SWO As authorized by Tribal Chairman James Program, headed by John Christopherson, Project Construction Management Department.) “J.C”. Crawford and the Sisseton-Wahpeton Director. This unique Indian Health Service Oyate Tribal Council, construction plans for funded program has been in operation for several a 10,000 square foot Tribal Health Fitness years. Civil rights education gathering held Center for Tribal member diabetics are ready The prevalence and incidence of diabetic Tribal for implementation. The construction of this members has been an ongoing concern for the on Lake Traverse Reservation direly needed facility at Agency Village shall be SWO Human Services Board, which noted during (Editor’s note: Thank you to Myrna Steve also video-taped the entire meeting. Chairman Crawford thanked Jake and administered by the Tribal Council’s Sisseton- fi scal years 2003 and 2004, that fully 9% of the Thompson for providing information about Fr. Ron Campbell had originally been Myrna for organizing the meeting, and said Wahpeton Oyate Construction Management resident Tribal member population are affl icted the gathering and photo identifi cation; scheduled to give the invocation prayer, it was something that was needed. Department, serving as General Contractor for with the disease of diabetes. In particular, concerns and to Michael Petersen for taking the but was unable to attend. (Attendance He thanked everyone for coming and the project. Construction Management is headed were expressed for Tribal members between the pictures.) was somewhat lower than anticipated due apologized for having to leave (due to the by Vern Cloud, Project Manager. ages of 15 to 44 years who comprise fully 27% A special event, “Educational to the funeral that morning at Enemy funeral). In response to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate’s of the resident diabetic population, and for those Gathering on Civil Rights Issues,” was held Swim for Jerena (BlueDog) Roberts.) Ben Below is the text of Myrna’s remarks: request for federal assistance, the Northern Plains between the ages of 45 to 64 years who comprise Friday, October 15th, 2004 at the Tiospa LaDeaux, spiritual leader from the Oglala Mitakuyapi, good morning. I welcome Offi ce of Native American Programs, U.S. Dept. 49% of the local diabetic population. During FY Zina Tribal School gym. Sioux Tribe, gave the invocation. each of you and thank you for coming to of Housing and Urban Development, provided 2003, fully 536 members of the community had The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Ben, and Marletta Pacheco, also of the listen to the presenters you see here today. eighty percent of federal Indian Community been diagnosed with the disease of diabetes by the hosted the event, and provided a meal for Oglala Sioux Tribe, shared time originally And I would personally like to extend a Development Block Grant funds for the project, Indian Health Service at its Sisseton Service Unit participants. allotted to Ruth Steinberger, Lakota Times welcome and a big thank you to each of and. the Tribal Council provided non-federal funds Clinic. Jake and Myrna Thompson, who serve reporter, who had been on the agenda to them for taking time out of their lives to in the amount of twenty percent for this project. In response to this overwhelming need for in Tribal/Prison Liaison roles on behalf of discuss “Incarceration of Youth” but was be here today, to help us by sharing their The architectural/engineering fi rm of Lightowler provision of a facility to accommodate the physical the SWO, organized and facilitated the unable to attend. knowledge. Thank you. Johnson, Fargo, N.D., was retained as architect exercise and related services for Tribal member gathering. Jake served as M.C. Under Jake’s direction, the gathering The topics you see listed on the agenda of record. for the project. The architectural and. diabetics, the Tribal Council in early 2004 The Tiospa Zina Tribal School Drum stayed pretty well on schedule. are basically the reason why this educational engineering design and specifi cations for the prioritized the need for both federal and tribal Group provided songs, and the TZTS eagle After the song and opening prayer, Tribal Health Fitness Center for Tribal member Tribal Fitness Center staff was carried into the gym during the SWO Tribal Chairman James “JC” Civil rights gathering diabetics now have been completed and are ready Continued on Page 5 opening ceremony by Steve Jackson, Jr. Crawford gave a welcome. Continued on Page 3 for immediate implementation. From Sisseton IHS – Sisseton Wahpeton Notice to patients College part of USD concerning fl u shot Biomedical Grant shortage The Sisseton Wahpeton College is part of a University Sisseton Indian Health Service, like most facilities in of South Dakota grant from the National Institutes of the nation, is facing a delay in the delivery of the fl u shot Health to further biomedical research. The fi ve year $16.1 this fall. At this time, we are not aware of how many doses million grant was awarded to the Director of the South will be available to us, nor are we sure of when they will Dakota Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network, become available. (SD BRIN) which is sponsored by the University of South If you have the opportunity to obtain your fl u shot Dakota School of Medicine. elsewhere, please do so. The BRIN grant will assist SWC to strengthen their We have a limited number of fl u vaccine for those science department by adding another science faculty children between 6 months and 23 months of age. These member, two paraprofessionals to assist with teaching will be given on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis during our science and computer labs, 1 undergraduate research Monday morning well-baby clinic from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 fellow, and various equipment, supplies, and travel funds. a.m. or at our Monday evening appointment clinic. This will be a part of the project that SWC calls the Circle At this point, we are unsure when we will have the of Life. pediatric dose for children ages 7 through 18. The Circle of Life Project will consist of the following Although vaccination is the best protection against four objectives established in order to attract and retain infl uenza, everyone can take practical steps to help underrepresented minorities to the science and engineering prevent spread of fl u, such as avoiding close contact with fi elds. people who are sick and keeping your distance from SWC will host 16 yearly science fun days involving others if you’re sick; when possible, staying home from Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate officials, representatives of the Sisseton Area Chamber of Commerce, and students from Enemy Swim Day School, grades 3-8, from work, school, and errands when you are sick; covering youth were on hand last Tuesday afternoon, October 19th, for the grand opening of the new SWO Teen Tiospa Zina Tribal School, grades 3-12, and the SWC your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and Center. The Center is located downtown on Veterans Memorial Boulevard, in the former Taste Buds science students in order provide minority students with cleaning your hands often. building. More photo highlights inside this edition of the Sota. (Sota photo by Michael Petersen.) challenging intellectual science experiences and access to Thank you for your understanding of this national minority role models. The fun day will consist of hands dilemma. We will be notifying you through the Sota SWO Teen Center holds grand opening on learning about the world of science. SWC has already when the fl u vaccine for adults and children ages 7-18 The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Teen Center held the Birdsbill, Megan German, Sara Lincoln, Kristin Owen, hosted a few fun days and it has proven to be a success. comes in. grand opening at its location in the former Taste Buds Elise Johnson, and Dakota Grant. To increase the number of minority students enrolling coffee shop on Sisseton’s main street last Tuesday, October Tentative hours of the Center (until there is a full staff) in the SWC science degree programs, the science Change announced in 19. are: Monday-Friday, 3:30-7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 4:00-7:00 department will establish an American Indian Science and Sisseton IHS pharmacy Attending the ceremony were Tribal offi cials – Tribal p.m. Also, the Center will hold a “Not Yet Teen Night” Engineering Society (AISES) in the elementary, secondary, Vice-Chairman Scott German, Tribal Secretary Michael Tuesday and Thursday weekly, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. For and professional levels involving students, staff alumni policy Peters, Heipa District Council person Karen White, more information, call the Center at 742-0427. members and tribal elders, thus the Circle of Life. The Pharmacy at Sisseton Indian Health Hospital has Long Hollow District Council person Barb Jens, Buffalo Manager DeVon BraveBull extends thanks to the SWC was honored to be a part a grant of this recently revised its policy on refi lls. Lake District Councilman Myron Williams, and Teen following: importance that will have such a positive impact on the Please allow at least twenty four (24) hours Center Coordinator DeVon BraveBull. Representatives “Thank you to SWO Finance – Antina Renville, people of the Lake Traverse Reservation area, especially for prescription refi lls to be available for pickup. of the Sisseton Chamber of Commerce were also present, Patty Blacksmith, Angie Eagle, Angelic St. John; Tribal the younger generation as they mature and become the youth and Teen Center Board members, including Hatie Secretary Mike Peters; Geri Opsal; and Mike Genia and new leaders. the Property and Supply crew. A big thank you to our SWO Tribal Chairman SWC’s mission is to provide quality programs of More photos Board members Megan German, Brenden DuMarce, formal instruction and public service through collective inside this Sota James “J.C.” Crawford and Elise Johnson, Kristin Wanna, Dakota Grant, Shantel Tribal Vice-Chairman Scott efforts in order to meet the diverse and changing needs of SWO Teen Center opening the surrounding community. Grants such as the SD BRIN German are pictured with Continued on Page 15 provide support so the SWC administration, faculty, and N.D. Senator Byron Dorgan staff can sustain SWC’s commitment to excellence. after presenting him with Remember For more information on the SD BRIN grant and a star quilt October 17th the Circle of Life Project contact Barbara Leiseth at the at TiWakan Tio Tipi. The To Vote Sisseton Wahpeton College, 698-3966 ext. 1143 or Senator visited the Lake In the Fall 2004 [email protected]. Traverse Reservation Sunday afternoon and toured the General Election Sisseton Wahpeton College Next Tuesday and Tiospa Zina Tribal Nov. 2nd School. (Sota photo by “Fall back” one hour Michael Petersen.) (Or Earlier) Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004 Soldier joins his brother overseas SPC/4 Nick Redday, son of Morgan and Darlene Redday, was deployed overseas on October 3, 2004, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He joins his brother, Chris, and the other Guard members of the 2/147th Nati Nationalonal Guard Unit from Sisseton that are currently serving in Iraq. (Nick Sota guest editorial – More guest editorials was recalled to military service and volunteered to go to Iraq Standing Up for Indian Country inside the Sota and serve with his brother and the other soldiers from this By Tom Daschle community.) On November 2, Indian voters in South Dakota will once again have the chance to help determine the outcome of an extraordinarily important election. The race for the Senate provides all Native Americans in our state with a distinct choice – not just between a Democrat and a Republican, but between a leader for Native people and someone who follows the policies of the Republican Party. last Thursday, October 21st, to discuss housing issues. See more information in an announcement elsewhere As South Dakota’s Senator, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless tribal offi cials to ensure that the issues This was the most recent in an ongoing series of monthly in this edition of the Sota. important to Indian people are on the national agenda and are never ignored. And we’ve won tremendous victories forums focusing on a variety of priority topics. SWO to host S.D. Equal Justice Commission; for Indian people. The agenda included: USDA/Rural Development Public input sought on state court disparities Together, we’ve worked to create jobs and improve roads and infrastructure in Indian Country. Recognizing our housing options; Wells Fargo “184 Program”; SWHA The Oyate will host the South Dakota Equal Justice government’s obligations to Native people, we’ve continued our efforts to provide all Native Americans with safe, concerns; and the Tribe’s own initiatives, including a Commission for a public hearing here on Wednesday, affordable housing. And we’re working to build the kind of infrastructure and partnerships necessary to create new proposed SWO Housing Development Corporation. November 3rd. economic opportunities on our reservations. Read more about the Chairman’s housing, and other The EJC was formed by the S.D. Supreme Court I’m particularly proud of our shared effort to promote reconciliation between all South Dakotans, Native and initiatives, in his “vision” statement dated October 4, earlier this year to investigate and resolve unfair treatment Non-Native. Last year, Governor Rounds and I sponsored the Gathering and Healing of Nations and Senator Johnson 2004, which was published in our issue number 41. The of racial minorities in the state’s court system. and I have successfully obtained federal resources for the construction of the Wakpa Sica Reconciliation Place. Everyone statement is also on-line on the Sota website. The Commission has potential to remedy some of understands that brining South Dakotans together and achieving real reconciliation will not happen quickly or easily. Other meetings have been held on health issues. the problems experienced by Native Americans in the However, continuing this dialogue and uniting everyone in our state is critical to uniting all South Dakotans and Watch for notice of next month’s meeting soon. justice system, and to carry out its mission its members ensuring we take full advantage of our state’s diversity. Chairman’s travel schedule are traveling to the reservations across the state to hear My opponent and his allies in Washington have a distinctly different record when it comes to the issues important The SWO Chairman was scheduled to travel to fi rsthand about actual experiences. to Indian people. All too often, Republicans have been content to ignore many of the pressing problems in Indian Pierre last Friday and Saturday, to participate in Governor The EJC has been invited to come here by Chairman Country. While many of my Republican colleagues voted for tax breaks for the wealthiest in our country, they have Rounds’ annual pheasant hunt at Pierre. Crawford, and any Tribal members with personal stories refused to support efforts to fully fund health care in Indian Country. When I offered an amendment to signifi cantly He will be back in the offi ce on Monday but will to tell about their experiences with the court system are increase funding for health care in Indian Country, every Republican in the Senate opposed it. And Republicans have be on travel through the middle of this week to attend invited to attend. actually called for cutting funding from important efforts to create jobs and strengthen our schools. meetings with other tribes on the BIA budget process in Getting their input is the purpose for this hearing. There’s no question that Indian Country will face a number of challenges and opportunities in the coming years. Las Vegas, Nevada. Contact the Chairman This election will have a profound impact on how we address those challenges. That’s why it is so important for Benefi t/appreciation event for Rev. Ron Campbell The Chairman invites Tribal members to contact him everyone in Indian Country to participate in this election. While some have tried to silence Indian voices in the past, The Chairman has announced plans to host a benefi t with questions and concerns. Besides leaving messages this race offers all Native Americans in South Dakota the opportunity to make their voice heard. and appreciation event to honor Fr. Ron Campbell this and scheduling appointments at his offi ce, by calling As a leader in the Senate, I will continue to be a strong voice for all Native people and ensure that Indians are never Saturday, October 30th, at the community center. (605) 698-3911, you can e-mail Chairman Crawford at ignored in Washington. I would be honored to receive your vote on November 2. With your support, we will continue There will be an auction, basket social, raffl e, and – [email protected]. to work together to strengthen our communities and unite our state. song fest. Sota guest editorial – What’s At Stake By John Kerry On November 2nd, Americans will have choice about which path this Nation will follow. Native Americans, in particular, have a momentous opportunity to demonstrate their electoral power in deciding who the next President of the United States will be. With so many important issues at stake, this is truly the most important election of our lifetime and the difference between myself and George Bush could not be more clear. American Indians are an important part of the fabric of our country. From the cultures of the more than 560 federally-recognized tribes with their rich languages and beautiful artwork to the economic development and businesses that create jobs in Indian Country and beyond, Native Americans’ contributions to our country are immeasurable. As a It wasn’t so long ago we recall that a “health and Please help vote George W. Bush out of offi ce! veteran, I want to pay tribute to the bravery of Native Americans who serve in the Armed Forces in greater percentage wellness center” was, or should be, one of the top priorities ***** than any other group in our society. of the Tribe. Our thanks to Myrna Thompson for providing From the Code Talkers in World War II to Private Lori Piestawa, who was killed serving her country in Iraq, Well, today, that goal, or dream, is becoming reality. information to bring readers a look at the important topic Native Americans have a long record of service that we all must honor. Read Vern Cloud’s statement about the construction of civil rights. We have seen far too little reduction in Unfortunately, we have a president who has not honored our First Peoples. At every turn, George Bush has given of the new Tribal Health Fitness Center! disparity of justice, and in prejudice/tolerance, over the the hardest working Americans a raw deal. He’s has chosen tax cuts for the wealthy and favors for special interests ***** past three decades of living here on the Lake Traverse over the needs of working Americans. George Bush also has tried to limit the voices of many segments of our society, Just so there is no mistaking our political perspective, Reservation. And the problems exist everywhere, not only including Native Americans. How can we have a leader who can fi ght for Native Americans if he does not have a fi rm we support Tom Daschle’s re-election to the U.S. Senator here. grasp of the basic principle of tribal sovereignty? in the November 2nd general election. Please read about the forum, and consider becoming I am the only candidate with a comprehensive agenda for Native Americans. If elected President of the United And to make the point in a strong way, we are pleased involved in the movement toward true equal justice in States, I will promote tribal sovereignty, and I will work with you to create an unprecedented partnership with tribal to sponsor the “Ten Good Reasons” message compiled by whatever way you are able. governments to improve the lives of Native Americans all over America. In addition, I will increase funding for the our friend, and another friend of Tom’s, John Romano. Also, please take part if you can in the November 3rd Indian Health Service and will help stimulate economic development and increase loans to Native-owned businesses Please see the announcement elsewhere in this edition Equal Justice Commission hearing to be held here. And from the Small Business Administration. of the Sota, and consider each of those ten reasons as well consider, too, the ACLU workshop on the following day. We also must re-open the doors of the White House to Native Americans. As president, I will work to appoint as others you can probably think of yourself! ***** Native Americans to key positions in the White House and throughout my administration. I also will work to appoint We are also proud to carry a special message of We are glad to see the opening of the new SWO Teen Native American judges to the federal judiciary. support for Tom Daschle from former Tribal Chairman Center in downtown Sisseton. And we cannot forget the next generation. In 2000, fi fty-seven percent of fourth grade American Indian and Alaska Sunkatoiciye. Please read what he has to say alongside the This is another opportunity for positive recreation Native children were reading below basic achievement levels. Education is the cornerstone of creating opportunity and photo of him with Chairman Crawford and Tom Daschle and learning for the youth. I will work to improve the quality and access to education for Native American children. We must work to improve the in the Senator’s Washington, D.C. offi ce. Read about the grand opening, and hours of operation reading levels of this country’s Native American children, including incorporating culturally relevant curriculum. We also support Senator John Kerry in the Presidential elsewhere in this issue. I believe that America cannot neglect its First Peoples. We have come so far and worked so hard to begin healing race. It is imperative to put a stop to the out-of-control, ***** the wounds of a bitter past, and to build a brighter tomorrow for future generations. out-of-balance policies that this Bush administration has We hope readers, especially those living in the Peever By honoring its legal and moral obligations to Native Americans, this nation honors the core values for which it put into place since taking offi ce in 2000 – even before community, read Elden Hayes’ article on the new Peever stands. We must never forget what has happened in the past, but this does not mean that we cannot come together 9/11! Boys & Girls Club. to build a brighter future. Indian communities are doing their part. They are working hard to effect positive change, Today, those policies not only threaten the economic strengthen their institutions, improve their schools, and, as in previous times of confl ict, they are sending their best and social well-being of Indian country and the entire On and off; Editor’s column and brightest young men and women, to fi ght and, sadly, sometimes die for our country. Tribal communities deserve nation, they make the world a more dangerous place! Continued on Page 5 better treatment than they have been accorded by the Bush administration. Today, I am asking each and every one of you for your support and your vote on November 2. I recognize that every Native American must exercise his or her right to vote so that together we can protect tribal sovereignty, ensure Sota Iya Ye Yapi adequate health care, provide education, and promote economic development. Offi cial newspaper of the Together we can improve the lives of Native Americans across this country, and we can send a message to Sisseton and Wahpeton Oyate Washington that Native Americans across this land are uniting to fi ght for the next generations of American Indians Of the Lake Traverse Reservation and Alaska Natives. Since 1968 Sota Iya Ye Yapi Staff Oyate Chairman’s offi ce at (605) 698-3911, or the SWO Tribal Chairman’s activities, initiatives – C.D. Floro ...... Managing Editor Sota production offi ce: voice-mail (605) 938-4452; Earth and Sky Enterprises ...... Production fax (605) 938-4676; or send e-mail to Chairman Crawford hosts North Dakota Annual Subscription Rates [email protected] Senator Byron Dorgan; To hold special event Enrolled Tribal members ...... $36 Also, visit the Sota Iya Ye Yapi site on the World Wide All others/U.S. domestic ...... $46 Web (updated at least weekly): www.earthskyweb. to honor Fr. Ron Campbell Foreign ...... $92 com/sota.html Classifi ed Advertising Rates Policy regarding letters to the editor (Editor’s note: The following comes to Sota readers Chairman Crawford gave a welcome address to Classifi ed Ad, min. (20 words or less) ...... $3 The Sota Iya Ye Yapi affi rms freedom of speech as a from interviews with SWO Tribal Chairman James “J.C.” participants in the October 15th civil rights gathering at Each additional word, add ...... $.15 fundamental principal. Readers are welcome to submit Crawford by the Sota editor. See also a letter directly from Tiospa Zina Tribal School gym. Deduct for each repeat CA, pd. in advance ...... 25% letters to the editor/Oyate, or “opinion” letters to be the Chairman concerning the November 2nd general Read more about the event, and see photo highlights, Notice to Contributors considered for publication. These must be signed by election.) elsewhere in this week’s Sota. Submit news and advertising copy, as well as subscription the writer, and published letters will appear with the Meeting with DOL offi cials in Washington, D.C. Hosts Senator Byron Dorgan orders, to: Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 628, Agency author identifi ed. The Sota reserves the right to edit SWO Tribal Chairman James “J.C.” Crawford Chairman Crawford hosted North Dakota Senator Village, SD 57262. Deadline for receipt of all copy for clarity and content, including libel and plagiarism. traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with offi cials of Byron Dorgan Sunday afternoon, October 17th. to be considered for publication is 10:00 a.m. Suggested limit is 500 words, but letters of greater the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the $3-plus He and other Tribal and Sisseton Wahpeton College Thursday prior to the week of publication. (FAX length will be considered. Deadline for receipt of letters million grant awarded to the Tribe to develop job training offi cials met the Senator at SWC, where the guest was and e-mail communications may be submitted to to be considered for publication in the next edition is programs for its young people. given a tour of the campus, including the new vocational- the Sota production offi ce by 12:00 noon Friday, 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning regardless of method of At the meeting were members of the Native American education building. Afterwards, he toured Tiospa Zina with the exception of letters to the editor/Oyate, submission (letter via post offi ce, Tribal headquarters Employment and Training Council. Tribal School. or “opinion” letters, which are to be submitted by mail room, fax, or e-mail). They discussed how the Tribe is going to put the The visit ended with a discussion in Tribal Council 10:00 a.m. Thursday.) Views expressed are those of the authors and do not grant to use in its Employment Training Opportunities chambers of the new Sisseton IHS facility. Notice to subscribers: A handy clip-out form is available necessarily refl ect opinions of the staff or the Sisseton and YouthBuild programs over the next two years. Hosts Oyate housing summit for your convenience. See the “Trading post” section and Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation. Civil rights gathering Chairman Crawford hosted community members of this edition. Editorials by the staff do not necessarily refl ect the For more information concerning news, advertising, or offi cial opinion of the Tribe. Wednesday, October 27, 2004 subscriptions, contact the Sisseton and Wahpeton Steve Jackson, Jr. with TZ’s eagle staff. The Tiospa Zina Tribal School Drum.

Jake Thompson, SWO SWO Tribal Chairman Tribal prison liasion, serves James “J.C.” Crawford as M.C. welcomes everyone, saying that such gatherings are very much “needed.”

Some of those attending the civil rights gathering, seated while Myrna Thompson gives her remarks.

Ben LaDeaux, Oglala Sioux Tribe, who lives in Wichita, Kansas, is a spiritual Tribal prison liaison Myrna man who gave the invocation Thompson. prayer for Father Ron, who could not attend.

Paul Valandra, Rosebud Jennifer Ring, director, Mary Ann Bear Heels- Sioux Tribe, is completing Dakotas ACLU chapter. McCowan, First Voices. his seventh term in the South Dakota Legislature, as District 27 Representative.

Marletta Pacheco, Oglala Sioux Tribe, founder and SWO Chief Judge B.J. president of the South Dakota Registration/Information Desk – Dawn Ryan, Bernita Peterson, and Jones. Prisoner Support Group and Geri Opsal share the duties. (Thanks to each for doing a great job.) editor of a newsletter by the Employees Association, 1995-1999; and currently serves Families; Counseling in Alcohol & Drugs with adolescents same name. (Marletta filled in as ACLU of the Dakotas Executive Director, 1999- & families; Sits on Task Force for Urban Indian Health for Ruth Steinberger, who was present. out of Washington, DC. unable to come. Ben LaDeaux During her tenure at the ACLU Jennifer has directed *Mary Ann Bear Heels-McCowan is an enrolled also filled in for Ruth. They campaigns on such issues as juvenile corrections reform, member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Rosebud. She is shared the time originally Native American voting rights, and Ending Racial a long-time Native American activist who began the allotted to Ruth.) Profiling. struggle for Native Rights as a member of the American *Ben LaDeaux, Oglala Sioux, lives in Wichita, Indian Movement and participated in the Wounded Knee most cases, police can conduct a search of a person’s home Kansas. He is a traditional Native American spiritual take over. She was active in many of the protests and or office only after they get a written search warrant from counselor; president & DEO of “All Nations, One Heart” marches of the 70s and 80s. a judge, detailing where they will search and what they of Wichita, Native American Spiritual Healings & Mary Ann became involved and active in state expect to find. Teachings; Nine (9) years of legal consulting and research politics as a community member in the last few years *Fifth Amendment: Provides five important with Gonzaga University Law School, Spokane, WA; 10 protections against arbitrary government actions. The years Army Special Forces, Vietnam Veteran; Works with Civil rights gathering first is that no one may be prosecuted for a federal crime Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Veterans & Continued on Page 4 without first being indicted (formally accused) by a grand jury; Secondly, a criminal suspect may be prosecuted only once for each crime. If a jury acquits the accused person, Wednesday, October 27, 2004 there can be no re-trial. Thirdly, a person can not be forced Frank LaMere, social and to testify against himself or herself in any criminal case. political activist from South This is the right against self-incrimination. Fourth, the Sioux City, Nebraska. due process clause bars the government from arbitrarily depriving anyone of life, liberty, or property. Fifth; the Civil rights gathering government may not take anyone’s private property Continued from Page 1 unless it is necessary for a public purpose and unless the gathering on civil rights issues was organized. government pays a fair price for it. As a people who are under several jurisdictions, we *Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy must learn about the Bill of Rights in the Constitution and public trial . . . prohibits the government from of the United States. We are all American citizens. The prosecuting an accused person without first informing incarceration rate of SWO Tribal members, as well as him or her of the nature of the charges against him or other tribes across South Dakota, is at an all time high. her....the accused has the right to cross-examine witnesses Not only men, but women, as well, are locked up. I do who testify against him or her at trial, etc. not know how many of our young people are incarcerated *Eighth Amendment says excessive bail shall not Have you had a personal experience in boot camps, group homes, and foster care. I do know be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and with the SD Judicial System that you want that approximately one million children have a parent unusual punishments inflicted. to share with us? in prison nationwide. I believe that one of the factors The racism and prejudices affect everybody no matter What improvements do you contributing to this is our lack of knowledge of our basic what race you are or where you live. What we face in recommend for the South Dakota our community, what appears to be racial profiling, seems rights. Judicial System? The Bill of Rights establishes basic American civil out of our control. But we can gain knowledge, which liberties that the government can not violate. Such as: is why the panelists you. see before you were asked to A recent study indicated that Native *First Amendment: Guarantees freedom of speech, present today. We must identify the issues, look at our Americans make up a disproportionately freedom of the press, and freedom of association and alternatives and apply a strategy to these issues that will high share of the prison population in assembly. It also protects the rights of citizens to worship best serve our community. The speakers will help us do South Dakota. We want to hear your as they please, and the right not to be forced to support that. Thank you. opinions about the reasons for this. someone else’s religion. The First Amendment also About the presenters provides for the right to demand a change in government *Jennifer Ring, Executive Director, ACLU of the The South Dakota Equal Justice policies. Dakotas, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised in Commission will be meeting in your *Fourth Amendment: Prohibits the police and other Grand Forks, N.D. She graduated from the UND with a community to listen to your views government officials from searching people’s homes BA in Honors Work. about the South Dakota Judicial or offices or seizing their property without reasonable She served as a N.D. State Legislators from 1989- System. grounds to believe that a crime has been committed. In 1994; field representative of the North Dakota Public Please come and share your views and ideas. SWO hosts visit by North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan

Tiospa Zina Tribal School Superintendent Dr. Roger Bordeaux gives the Senator and his aides a tour of the new school. SWO Tribal Chairman James “J.C.” SWC President Dr. William Crawford meets with Senator Dorgan at SWC. LoneFight with the Senator.

Sota photos by Michael Petersen Senator Dorgan with Dr. Bordeaux at TZTS. Healthcare center plans.

The Senator and his aides meet at Sisseton Wahpeton College for a tour.

Star quilt presentation: Big Coulee District Councilman Gerald “Smoky” German, Sr., Tribal Vice-Chairman Scott German, Chairman Crawford, Senator Dorgan, Old Agency District Councilman Edwin “Nicky” Crawford, Buffalo Lake District Councilman Myron Williams, Health Coordinator Sara DeCoteau, Sisseton IHS Director Richard Huff, and Lake Traverse District Councilman Ron Discussing legislative, other issues at Council Chambers in DuMarce. TiWakan Tio Tipi. empowerment efforts of tribes and Indian nations. He is a disparity. He pointed out that Roberts and Pennington Department of Corrections, about religious violations, Civil rights gathering member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. counties’ incarceration rates are the highest. That rate is mental abuse, attempts to destroy family ties. Continued from Page 3 Mr. LaMere is the highest ranking Native American 95% for those sent to prison because they have drug and She suggests that people communicate more with and in 2001 she founded First Voices, the fi rst Native in any political party organization and currently serves alcohol problems. Basically, people end up incarcerated inmates; the more communication, the less chance she American woman’s lobbying group in the state of SD. on the Executive Committee of the Democratic National because they are poor and cannot pay fi nes. believes for maltreatment. This organization has grown in importance as the years Committee. He has served on the Executive Committee Under the Treaty, the primary law giving fundamental She also wants tribes to get more involved. have progressed with Mary Ann working closely with of the Association of State Democratic Chairs and was the rights to Native people, gives the Tribe the right to Ben LaDeaux discussed organizational efforts to the Native American legislators and the American Civil long-time Vice-Chairman of the Nebraska Democratic regulate its own members and its own affairs. Question bring equality in the state’s judicial system, including in Liberties Union to provide testimony, research and Party. He has attended the last fi ve Democratic regarding “How come the State has so much authority to sentencing. organized grass roots support for legislative actions in conventions (national) and chaired the Native caucus in prosecute Tribal members?” Because we sold surplus land Frank LaMere emphasized that “Individually we have the SD legislature. She has worked extensively on Racial Boston, Massachusetts, this year. and treaty rights have been extinguished? This is a civil no power, but collectively we do.” The need for change is Profi ling issues, Native American nursing home legislation Frank helped to create the Four Directions Political rights violation, the Tribe needs to restore the right to very obvious. Our children feed the system. Indian Child Welfare Act legislation, the prison issues and Action Committee and is presently consulting with the regulate its own members. The Tribe needs to concentrate There will be a march to protect our children and other issues of importance for Native Americans. She has non-partisan Native Vote Project in South Dakota. on restoring the boundaries. families in South Sioux City again this Thanksgiving. He worked as a lobbyist for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, the He is employed by E3-Nature of Shawnee, Kansas, There was discussion on federal prison sentencing will lead the march. He said the prayers of the children Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and The Cheyenne River Sioux where he works to develop social and energy policies for guidelines. When prosecuted in federal court, they should are very powerful; more powerful than yours; we are Tribe and for Native Americans in general. Native people. pick a ‘jury of peers’ from that person’s area. coming to a time when we have to know the prayers of She currently resides in Pierre, SD and is employed *B.J. Jones, Chief Judge, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate There was a discussion of Indians being over- our children is what is instituting change, we are doing with United Sioux Tribes and her lobbying interests. Tribal Court. regulated, including by their own people; and why non- what the Creator meant for us to do. *Paul Valandra is a member of the Rosebud Sioux Summary of what they said Indians are immune from prosecution in the Tribal court There is a need to empower ourselves. He applauds Tribe and is completing his seventh term in the South Jennifer Ring spoke on racial profi ling. The disparity system when they violate on Tribal land, and they escape those with the audacity to try to change things! Dakota Legislature as a District 27 Representative, which in the justice system starts at the level of the police. The prosecution by the state as well. He spoke of his brother, Anthony John LaMere, killed encompasses both the Rosebud and Pine Ridge Indian police have ‘preconceptions’ before a stop is even made. There were questions raised whether there is an the 1st of July 1971, while walking point in the jungles reservations. Paul has served 5 terms in the Senate and She explained what the Bill of Rights, 14th agreement for cross-deputization between the SWO and of Vietnam, protecting the Constitution of the United two in the House. Paul has also served two terms on Amendment, and Indian Civil Rights Act do, or what Marshall and Day counties. Do they have jurisdiction on States. The right to vote has been earned for us to all the Rosebud Tribal Council and worked for many years they are supposed to do: trust land? those we lost in the wars. He said Tony paid his way here at the Tribe as Tribal Gaming Commission Director, *Bill of Rights: Limits what the federal government Marletta Pacheco addressed inmate issues and the today. We stand on the shoulders of them, stand up and JTPA Director, and Property and Supply Director. Paul can do to people. S.D. Prisoner Support Group. take our rightful place. presently works at Sinte Gleaska University with the *14th Amendment: Limits what state government She pointed out that law enforcement agencies are Understand and know the impact that you have, he Scott Bordeaux Leadership Institute and teaches U.S. (this includes cities and counties) can do to people. “switching their stories: It’s not because they’re Native said, and remember the vote that South Dakota decided government part-time. Paul is a Viet Nam era veteran *Indian Civil Rights Act: Limits what tribes can do to American, it’s because they’re poor.” by the Indians going to the polls. with the United States Marine Corps. people, but jurisdiction to enforce rests largely with tribal South Dakota has the highest suicide rate in You get out of the process what you put into it – *Frank LaMere is a noted social and political courts, so if tribal court violates rights or is unwilling to correctional institutions. engage the political process! activist from South Sioux City, Nebraska, who has long enforce, there is not much recourse. It also incarcerates also a disproportionate number of Good hearts are for the people; they work to change been involved advocating for Native people and with B.J. Jones, SWO Chief Judge, discussed sentencing Native Americans, with many in segregation. things for the people. Plea bargains by public defenders result in more time sentenced. Civil rights gathering Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Inmates, she said, write to her about issues in the Continued on Page 5

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He encouraged all to work for change. It may be all systematic that they can make us feel bad about ourselves but take courage and heart and keep on staying involved. SWO Tribal Chairman James “J.C.” Crawford called interested community members to a forum on Paul Valandra recommended that a civil rights housing issues last week. The forum was one in a series, the first one centered on health. Present to commission be appointed by tribal councils, possibly 3- 4 individuals. The commission would need community answer questions about housing options were Ron Jones, SWHA Director, Bruce Jones of USDA Rural support. The people who really see what is going on Development, representatives of Wells Fargo Bank, and LeeAnne TallBear of Red Nation, Inc., who will know you’re doing the right thing. Regarding data has been consulting on a Tribal housing development corporation. Angie Johnson, Secretary to the collection, we should have access to this information. Chairman, organized the event. (Sota photos by Michael Petersen.) Other discussion was held regarding Children In Need of Supervision (CHINS) cases; DSS; and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), including the Tribe’s ability to intervene and request jurisdiction of these cases. It seems that extortion and terrorism exist right here. Our children are being held until they are 21 years old, they look at the parent’s assets then parents being forced to pay a certain amount for their child’s incarceration. There were questions about why cases are turned over from Tribal to state jurisdiction. Mary Ann Bear Heels-McCowan: More help is needed in the state’s capitol. People are needed to testify and make our presence felt and our voices heard. Our leaders need to go to Pierre. Final comments by M.C. Jake Thompson and the panel included the following call: Politics is Your Voice; Empower ourselves as Parents, Grandfathers, Grandmothers, etc.; “Great Nations Fall Into History; Great People are Forgotten.” There was a reminder that Native American Day at the Capitol is January 18, 2005, also that the S.D. Equal Justice Commission is holding a hearing at the SWO community center November 3rd from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; and the ACLU of the Dakotas is sponsoring a civil rights workshop on November 4th from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. also at the SWO community center. Legislative advisories: *Congress is trying to repeal the Indian Child Welfare Act law – Ask them to defend the federal ICWA law. *The 1965 Voting Rights Act needs to be reauthorized. This will be voted on when the new administration/ Congress takes office. SWO Tribal Vice-Chairman Scott German, who sits on the State Advisory Committee to the Commission of Civil Rights, also spoke. He said that rights and responsibilities go hand-in- hand. You must commit yourself to change, it doesn’t He is encouraged by the process of a list of things to happen without participation. do and everybody has an assignment. This is a “potential” The Attorney General made the decision that there movement, but until you take the next step that’s all it Wednesday, October 27, 2004 would be more traffic stops in Roberts County due to is. appropriate for, diabetics, and. a walking track within If you have an interesting family story, or news you the high accident rate; the discussion was that they don’t Participants enjoyed a meal prepared by Wanda the facility. The facility shall be constructed so as to be would like to share, please contact the editor. seem to be held in non-Indian areas. Thompson and the TZ staff. within sight and accessible to the newly constructed Besides news updates of interest to the Oyate, we He said every Tuesday there is a County Commissioners (See accompanying photo highlights by Michael SWO YouthBuild. park, walking paths, lake, and outdoor are always open to publishing historical features, stories, meeting where you can bring this issue, but he hasn’t seen Petersen.) recreational area at Agency Village. and legends. Keeping the traditions alive is one of the anyone else there, and he’s been there on other matters. Consistent with the Tribal Council’s policies missions of the Tribal newspaper, and is too often ignored In a series of hearings across state – with regard to utilization of available Tribal member in the rush of current events. subcontractor and labor resources, the Construction ***** S.D. Equal Justice Commission coming to Management Department will solicit and utilize licensed Copy to be considered for publication – news, and qualified. Indian preference certified subcontractors advertising, editorial opinion letters, etc. – are to be Lake Traverse Reservation Nov. 3rd and Tribal member tradespersons/workers to construct submitted either to Tribal headquarters (SWO Mail The South Dakota Equal Justice Commission, which Office indicated that Native Americans make up a the Tribal Health Fitness Center during all phases of Room, TiWakan Tio Tipi) or to the Sota postal box at was created by the South Dakota Supreme Court to disproportionately high share of the prison population the planned. construction effort until its completion. Agency Village Community Post Office (P.O. Box 628, identify areas of perceived race or ethnic-based unfairness in South Dakota. In order to gather testimony from Availability of contracting opportunities shall be posted Agency Village, SD 57262), by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. in the SD Judicial System, will begin taking testimony the Native American segment of the population, the in. the Tribal newspaper, the Sota, consistent with the FAX and e-mail submissions will be accepted until 12:00 from the public at a series of hearings across South Commission plans to conduct hearings on every Indian project’s construction schedule. noon on Friday (with the exception of letters to the editor/ Dakota. The Commission will be in Agency Village, S.D., Reservation in the state. Additional hearings are planned Oyate, or “opinion” letters, which must be received no On and off; Editor’s column on Wednesday, November 3rd, followed by hearings in in the state’s major cities. Upcoming hearings will be held later than 10:00 a.m. Thursday). Continued from Page 2 McLaughlin, SD, on Thursday, November 4th and in in December and continue into early next year. Earlier receipt of copy is always appreciated. So, if you Eagle Butte, SD, on Friday, November 5th. After concluding its hearings, the Commission will Here is another in the satellite clubs offering more are aware of a date or message that needs to be publicized The eleven-member Commission, comprised of consider various alternatives for ensuring equal justice positive options to young people across the Lake Traverse or advertised, please let us know about it in advance of citizens, judges, and lawyers, will hear from the public in the state court system. According to the SD Supreme Reservation. the weekly deadline. about minorities’ experiences in the SD Judicial System. Court Order creating the Commission, such measures We hope it gets the community’s support for its For more information, contact Tribal headquarters, Commission members will also seek suggestions for may include guidelines, standards, procedures, judicial programs. Agency Village, (605) 698-3911. Also, a 24-hour improving the administration of justice for minorities education, or proposed legislation. ***** dedicated fax line is installed at the Sota production in. the state court system. All input received at the The public is encouraged to attend the hearings and Congratulations to Diana Hawkins on winning a office: (605) 938-4676. Voice-mail messages can be sent hearings will be considered as the Commission works to offer their experiences and ideas for improving justice in championship trophy in the international TaeKwonDo to the production office at (605) 938-4452. The preferred identify and, where possible, resolve unfair treatment of the SD Judicial System. tournament in Michigan on October 16th! way of the new millennium to submit typed articles and minorities. The meeting at Agency Village is scheduled to take Her dad and instructor Russell Hawkins must be ads, art, and photos (if you happen to have access to a A recent study commissioned by the SD Governor’s place from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. very proud. digital camera or scanner), is by e-mail. Sending photos He told us this was his daughter’s toughest as moderately compressed jpeg files, each approximately ACLU of the Dakotas to hold free public competition so far. 100-200 KB in size, is preferred, attached to an e-mail ***** message containing information about the pictures. workshop: “Know Your Rights” Please support our soldiers serving in harm’s way The editor can be reached at the following e-mail The ACLU of the Dakotas will hold a free one-day where/how to file a complaint. today, by prayer, by letters, by sharing your concern with address: workshop, from 9:00 a.m. until 5 p.m., at the SWO *Types of discrimination at places of business, where/ them and with others of the community. [email protected] community center, Agency Village, on Friday, November how to file a complaint. We pray that their service helps bring peace and Digital files are also accepted on disc/cd by mail and 5th. *Other resources available if the ACLU does not take stability to the world, and that they come home safe and at Tribal headquarters, on disk. Topics to be covered include: your case. sound. CDF *Fourth Amendment, searches and seizures. *Evaluations. The need for prayer is heightened by continued *Fifth Amendment. 5:00 p.m. Closing. insurgent attacks even after handover of sovereignty Dakotah Pride schedule *Sixth Amendment. Goals of this workshop are: to the interim Iraqi government, and as the number of The following is a schedule of meetings held regularly *Excessive force. *To train participants on what is litigable and how to casualties among our forces rises above 1,000, and more each week at Dakotah Pride Treatment Center. *Racial profiling. document incidents, gather witnesses and statements to than five times that number injured. The doors are open to any and all who want to *Education discrimination. create a template for a possible ACLU lawsuit. And remember, too, our forces in Afghanistan, who take advantage of these life-saving and life-enriching *Housing discrimination. *To provide tools to draft a meaningful, thorough also serve in a hostile environment. meetings. *Discrimination in places of business. complaint to the ACLU. Please pray for peace! Talking Circle is held every Monday evening at 7:00 *Filing complaints. *To provide alternatives to enforce your rights See our Dakotah Language prayer for the akicita in p.m. Agenda through other legal services, organizations and agencies. full color on the Sota website. (The prayer is also included Aftercare takes place every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Sign in. Tribal Fitness Center in the akicita 2004 wacipi notice in this Sota.) Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is held at 8:00 p.m. Overview, introductions, Ira Glasser Fellowship. Continued from Page 1 ***** Wednesdays. *Goals of the workshop. Those who have internet access can read the Sota Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is held at 6:30 p.m. on *What are civil rights/civil liberties? funding for the construction of the proposed health fitness news and view photo highlights from each weekly issue Thursdays. *What cases does the ACLU take? center. The Diabetes Prevention and Treatment Program – in full color – at the following website, which is updated For more information about these and other programs *Police issues, Fourth Amendment, searches and currently utilizes the former Tiospa Zina elementary weekly (more frequently when needed): sponsored by Dakotah Pride, call (605) 698-3917. seizures, racial profiling, excessive force. school facility, however this facility was not designed nor www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html *Introduce form practice: taking a complaint. equipped to meet the unique needs of Tribal member ***** Cancer support group 12:30 noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch/break. diabetics. The new facility will be constructed adjacent There is no way your Sota staff could possibly cover meetings *Fifth, Sixth, Eighth Amendments. to the existent facility, so as to facilitate the transition of all the many activities in the schools and Districts of the The cancer support group meetings are being held *Types of education discrimination and rights, clients to their new facility upon its projected completion Lake Traverse Reservation. We encourage our readers and weekly, every Wednesday, at 4:30 p.m. at the SWO Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Individuals with during the summer of 2005. friends to submit material and pictures whenever you Health & Fitness Center, Agency Village. Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The new Tribal Health Fitness Center has been can! Everyone is welcome to attend. *Types of lending discrimination, Equal Credit designed to provide ample space for the project’s users Submission of articles, ideas and rough drafts, and For more information, contact SWO Health Educator Opportunity Act, where/how to file a complaint. of cardiovascular equipment, physical therapy, counseling photographs, are always welcome. Teddi LaBelle at 698-7267. *Types of housing discrimination, Fair Housing Act, areas, healthy cooking areas for nutritional instruction Wednesday, October 27, 2004 These TZTS fourth graders are pictured at the Nicollet Tower.

Ventriloquist/ vocalist show coming to TZTS Ventriloquist/vocalist Dave Parker will perform at Tiospa Zina Tribal School on Thursday, October 28, at 12:30 noon. TZTS fourth grade fi rst quarter Dave has performed across the country and has even had the activities highlighted opportunity to open for David Copperfi eld. Learning about He shares the stage with his puppet some of the history friends Skippy, Claire, Quackenbush, of the region at Safety Dog, and Bat Man (a talking baseball hat). the Nicollet Tower Humorous messages and songs center. emphasize that young people can have as much fun learning as Dave and his friends do performing. join us! TZTS 2004 Wambdi cheerleaders TZTS Little Dribblers Tiospa Zina students in grades 1-5 are welcome to attend the Little Dribblers. We will have girls on Mondays from 3:00-5:30 p.m., and boys on Wednesdays from 3:00-5:30 p.m. All participants will need to fi ll out a permission slip that is available at the school. Also, you will need clean tennis shoes, t-shirt, and shorts. Little Dribblers is a skill enhancing program to build a better basketball player. We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions, please call Eric at 698-3954. Steve Jackson explaining how they read the measuring Tiospa Zina tools. activities By Carrie Azure calendar The fourth graders have been Fourth graders Atraio, Dusty, Zach, & Enosia listening to Tuesday, Oct. 26: begin 2nd busy learning and discovering their Mr. Eastman explain the procedure. quarter; admin. meeting; K-5 South Dakota state history. They Here are the 2004 Football Cheerleaders for Tiospa Zina. curriculum; 6-12 teaming; Afterschool have been engaged in learning not From left to right (standing), Eliza YellowBird, Dewayna Program/tutoring. only facts about our state but the geography, landmarks, and about GreyCloud, Tiffany Flute, and Amanda Eastman; (kneeling) Wednesday, Oct. 27: Staff the explorers and who affected the Mellisa Bird, Alicia Amos, and Rise Johnson. support group; 4 p.m. Transition Fair; Afterschool Program/tutoring. changes in our lives today. The TZTS 6th grade news Thursday, Oct. 28: K-12 math past nine weeks have been spent collaboration; SPED Dept. meeting; achieving the following standards Afterschool Program/tutoring. and benchmarks under the 4th grade Saturday, Oct. 30: 8:30 a.m. 6-12 curriculum. Social Science St. 3a: Saturday School. Compare major changes in the USA Monday, Nov. 1: 3 p.m. 3-5 and and how those changes affect lives. 9-12 staff meeting. Social Science St. 3c: Investigate Tuesday, Nov. 2: administration the history and development of meeting; Afterschool Program/ their state. Social Science St. 4a: tutoring; K-5 Basic School. Geography of state. Social Science Wednesday, Nov. 3: 4 p.m. fi rst St. 4b: Physical features. And Social quarter conferences and book fair; 5 Science St. 4d: How people relate to the natural world. p.m. parent workshop. Taking oxygen readings of the water. Thursday, Nov. 4: Afterschool The students were able to take Program/tutoring. two fi eld trips to learn more about these areas of study. Saturday, Nov. 6: Dakota Unit They traveled to the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls Planning. where they saw the Lewis & Clark Great Journey West Monday, Nov. 8: K-5 and 6-12 movie on the Giant Cinnedome. And afterwards they staff meeting. visited Falls Park, a landmark in Sioux Falls. The trip was Tuesday, Nov. 9: 3:30 p.m. SWSB a huge success thanks to all of the parents who helped In Kelly Larson’s science class the sixth graders are meeting; administration meeting; out and to Amy, the computer teacher, for doing previous learning about variables. As part of the science unit on Afterschool Program/tutoring; K-5 informational searches in computer class. variables, Vance Thompson and Chris Renville show how Child Study/6-12 team meeting. Dave & Melanie along with the help of the Water their pendulums work. The pendulums were constructed from Department, EPA, took the 4th graders to Enemy Swim string, a paperclip, penny, and meter stick. Lake and Buffalo Lake to take water samples and to also TZTS 6th graders complete Greek studies

Wayne and Truck concentrating on their experiment.

By Marlys Olson ancient Greece may have had as part of Gyro. Grapes added the sweet touch. more to a person than what we see on TZTS 6th Grade their daily routine. Garlic roasted pork The book we are currently sharing the outside. Literacy/Social Studies served on pita bread (fl at bread) with in reading class is titled “When Zachary We will be traveling in our next learn about the history of the area. The students then The sixth graders at TZTS have just a variety of olives, feta (goat) cheese, Beaver came to Town.” This book take social studies adventure to the ancient ate lunch at Buffalo Lake Restaurant and proceeded to completed a unit on Greek Mythology lettuce and a dash of olive oil mixed with the student to a small Texas town where days of the Romans. We will let you Nicollet Tower. There they learned a little local history and Ancient Greece. In celebration we red vinegar were the ingredients used three teenage boys form an unexpected know soon why Rome “was not built in about Joseph Nicollet and Chief Renville. enjoyed a few of the things people of to create a sandwich the Greeks call a friendship and learn that there is a lot a day!” Wednesday, October 27, 2004

The “Fabulous Fourth Graders” at the Washington Pavilion.

Enjoying the Falls and snacks!

Carrie with Dusty, B.J., Atraio, and Sky.

School, Tiospa Zina Tribal School, and Sisseton Wahpeton College. Two years ago this fall the Dakota Wind Quintet was in Sisseton to perform the musical piece they had composed with the Sisseton High School band over the course of the previous year. The band also had Visiting the cave. the opportunity to travel to Sioux Falls that year to hear the South local banks, Warren’s Grocery, and Wambdi junior varsity volleyball action Dakota Symphony perform at the the Doubletree Gallery. Tickets will Washington Pavilion. also be available at the door. For ticket The Sisseton Arts Council is information call (605) 698 3025. assisting with the upcoming residency. A working farmer, born and Support for this program is provided raised and at home in the blue hills with funds from Citibank and the along the Missouri River south of State of South Dakota, through the Mandan, North Dakota, Chuck Suchy Department of Tourism and State has a love for making music that goes Development, and the National back to his childhood. Throughout Endowment for the Arts. his youth and young adult life, he For more information call 698- found time to perform in the area’s 3025. TZTS lunch menu Thursday, Nov. 4: breakfast – halls, clubs and lounges, singing and Tuesday, Oct. 26: breakfast – toast/jelly, hot and cold cereal, juice/ Chuck Suchy in playing guitar and accordion. Before waffl es, syrup, sausage patty, cereal, milk; lunch – chicken noodle soup, long he was writing his own ballads juice/milk; lunch – chili, crackers, hot ham and cheese sandwiches, concert at the and songs, slipping them into his corn muffi n, fresh veggies, dip, carrots, broccoli, caulifl ower, dip, Siston Theatre performances. It was soon obvious grapes, milk. chocolate cake, milk. that he was developing his own Wednesday, Oct. 27: breakfast – Friday, Nov. 5: breakfast – biscuits musical style – sensitive and honest cinnamon tasteries, cereal, juice/milk; and gravy, hot and cold cereal, juice/ portrayals of contemporary American lunch – cheeseburger on bun, potato milk; lunch – hamburger gravy over farm life, but from an insider’s point wedges, pork and beans, Kosher dills, mashed potatoes, green beans, PB & of view. pudding on a stick. J sandwiches, brownies, milk. For the past two decades Chuck Thursday, Oct. 28: breakfast – Menu subject to change. Suchy has continued to write, sing toast/jelly, yogurt, cereal, juice/milk; Dakota Wind and record songs that capture life lunch – pork fritters, garden rice, on the Great Plains. The Plains mixed veggies, sliced bread, butter, Quintet to visit have seen a lot of change over this apples, milk. time, including farm crises, loss of Friday, Oct. 29: breakfast – Sisseton population, and a major restructuring breakfast sandwich, cereal, juice/milk; The Dakota Wind Quintet, of the agricultural economy. Chuck lunch – hotdog on a bun, macaroni a touring ensemble of the South remains an astute observer of it all and cheese, California blend veggies, Dakota Symphony, will be in Sisseton and his songs chronicle not only the orange shape-ups. for a three-day residency October 26- Chuck Suchy, one of the foremost events, but the emotions and feelings Monday, Nov. 1: breakfast 28, 2004. During that time they will musical voices of the American Great that accompany such upheaval and – breakfast burritos, hot and cold present one full concert and seven Plains, will perform a concert at change. His music and stories speak cereal, juice/milk; lunch – spaghetti, school concerts in the Sisseton area. the Siston Theatre in downtown to everyone – urban and rural- meat sauce, corn, lettuce salad, bread The public is encouraged to Sisseton on Saturday, November 6, because laughter, love, gain and loss sticks, orange slices, milk. attend the community concert on at 7:30 p.m. Folksinger, farmer, and are common human property. Tuesday, Nov. 2: breakfast – coffee Tuesday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m. at songwriter, he is “A man with a rich In addition to the Saturday night cake, hot and cold cereal, toast/jelly; the Nicollet Tower and Interpretive wide-open-spaces voices.” (Boston concert, Suchy will be providing lunch – chicken strips, potato stars, Center. No admission will be charged Globe) He performed on Garrison the entertainment at the Benefi t peas and carrots, sliced bread, butter, for this special event. Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion Dinner for Lutheran Social Services red/white/blue Astro pops, milk. The Dakota Wind Quintet will radio show in mid-October. The on Sunday, November 7, at Grace Wednesday, Nov. 3: breakfast also be performing for hundreds of Sisseton Arts Council is pleased to be Lutheran Church in Sisseton. All – scrambled eggs, toast/jelly, hot and students at the following schools: bringing Chuck Suchy back to this are welcome, but reservations are cold cereal, juice/milk; lunch – pizza, New Effi ngton Elementary, Veblen area after his popular performances necessary. Call (605) 698-7636 for Courtesy of Elementary, Westside Elementary, fresh veggie, lettuce salad, peanut in Sisseton several years ago. ticket information for the LSS Benefi t Carolyn Soles butter cookies, applesauce, milk. Sisseton Middle School, Sisseton High Advance tickets are being sold at Dinner. TZTS fourth graders celebrate end of quarter By Carrie Azure different plays were performed commons area. It was a special The 4th graders Celebrated based on Wausida, Tehinda, day for the 4th graders to show the end of the quarter by Ohoda, Okciya, & Wicake. The off all the hard work they have inviting in their families and students and parents then had accomplished this fi rst nine school family to enjoy the time to enjoy cookies and juice weeks. Thank you to all of the Puppet Plays they had written while browsing the work the parents who were able to attend. and created puppets for. Five students had displayed in their You made their day.

B.J. and Mom Terri.

B.J., Carrie, and Wayne performing a puppet show!

Enosia, Jeri, and Kinew with their puppets. Dusty, Sky, and DaVonte. Sky, Atraio with Dad Clarence.

Barb with DaVonte, Casey and Tracy with Mom Mary. “Step Back Kinew and Mom Diane. in Time” to Jeri and her Dad. highlight Sisseton Snow Queen Contest The Sisseton Friends & Neighbors Club will host the 2004 Snow Queen Contest on Saturday, November 13th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Sisseton Middle School Auditorium. The theme for the evening will be “Step Back in Time.” The following businesses have agreed to help sponsor the pageant: A&C Variety, Farmers Union Insurance, VFW Post 3342, Oien Electric, Wells Fargo Bank and Rosholt Insurance. The sponsorship fee of $35 supports the contest as a whole and in effect will be showing support for all of the contestants for the evening. Nicolette with her parents. The sponsors will be recognized in various ways including the program for the evening and in the front hallway entrance. Any business, organization or individual who would like to help sponsor this worthwhile event should mail their sponsorship fee to Lori Archer, Co-Chairman at 111 8th Avenue East in Sisseton or drop it off to Katy Heinecke, Chairman, at the Venture Communications offi ce in Sisseton. Two Queens along with a Little Miss and a Little Master will be crowned during the evenings festivities. SNOW QUEEN: Candidate must be at least 17 and not older than 21 on Jan. 1, 2004. They will be judged by the Aberdeen Jaycee members during an interview and as Patty and Raquel. they walk the ramp in evening attire. Snow queen contest Continued on Page 9

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Children’s Museum highlights On Monday, October 18, with magnets, sound tubes, x- minute! As you can tell, some of the TZTS kindergarteners rays, puppets, milking a cow, and the students were exhausted by and third graders went to the theatre. The students also went on the end of the day. Children’s Museum in Fargo. a train ride and picked pumpkins. The students experimented The students enjoyed every

Tracer Barse gearing up to do some construction work.

Tiospa Zina FACE fi eld trip to fi re station Here in this week’s TZ FACE Reminder to FACE families Corner are scenes from a FACE TZTS FACE will have a fi eld trip to the fi re station, and Halloween costume party on highlights of the second family Thursday, October 28th starting appreciation dinner of the school at 5:30. Please bring your year. costumes! Special thanks to Fire Chief There will be food, games, Jeff Pageler – a great big “thank prizes, and fun! you” from all!

Duane Brown dressing up Having fun on the express train! to be a star!

Journey and Mom.

Sheyenne Renville looking at an x- ray of someone’s head.

Kenzie Bearhead seeing and hearing her heartbeat.

Bergin with Mom and Dad at the family night.

Asa White is exhausted from all the fun! TZTS FACE children learn about we somehow managed to survive to fire safety at the Sisseton fire the point where we began to structure sentences to express our desires. How station. was this done…the only way an infant knows how…through tears. Many parents become accustomed to the different ways a child cries The students in this picture are Meagan Yankton, and soon they know the difference between crying because I am hungry, Robert Laughter, and Tyrone Lawrence. wet, tired or scared. Snow queen contest Senior Queen Candidates: As children we learned to Continued from Page 8 Heidi Torness, Kelly Bredvik, Laura distinguish between the fi rst request Gamber, Brooke LaBelle, Kelcy from mom to clean our room and The winner will receive their crown, Dykstra, Jocelyn Deutsch, Jaime the fi fth request when we fi nally fl owers and a $300 cash gift. They Lutjens, Rainelle St. John, Nicole acted. This skill of communication must go on to the state competition Roark, Edith LaBelle, Sheila Nigg, now incorporated not just the words in Aberdeen as well. Steph Johnson, Lisa Jaspers, Sara spoken, but the tone of voice used, JUNIOR MISS: Must be a Curran, Lacey Lee, Ashley Carl and which continued to gain importance freshman in high school. They will Sam Ceroll. all through our lives. As we grow have an interview by the Aberdeen Junior Snow Queen Candidates: in our communication skills we also Jaycee members and also be judged Karyn Moen, Kelsey Guy, Kelli begin to notice the role body postures as they walk the ramp in a street- Koeppe, Missy Loberg, Krista plays in communication and what our length dress. The winner will receive Stickland, Beth Hill, Sarah Bostrom, body says to others. their crown, fl owers and a $200 cash Brittany Steen, Melinda Heminger, It is important to be both a gift. The winner will compete in the Carissa Tchida, Kelley Demarrias, good speaker and listener in order to state pageant in Aberdeen as well. Brittany Robertson, Savannah communicate effectively. We need to LITTLE MISS & LITTLE Nelson, Diana Leiseth, Nadine Buller know what we are saying and then use MASTER: Must be in kindergarten and Brooke Pageler. appropriate tones and body language and will be chosen by a random to convey our message. We need to be drawing. Girls may long dresses or Communication By Tawna Patterson a good listener in order to make sure short dresses and boys may dress we address the right needs and topics, accordingly. All contestants will Marshall Co. Extension Educator receive a small gift for participating. Communication, it all began Communication Contestants sign up to be in this when we were born. Of course we Continued on Page 11 year’s contest are as follows: were unable to speak as infants, yet

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 eachers and Tadministration lead students to buses away from a simulated dangerous area. Teachers can be seen carrying a blue bucket that holds their class list, activities to extend learning and entertain as well as fi rst aid kits. Students and staff leave the premises at a brisk pace. (Good job, the drill went well.)

ESDS evacuation drill

From Dakota Instructor Danny Seaboy – ESDS Culture Club learns about buffalo hide

Kindergarten and FACE early childhood students experience the buffalo skin while Danny tells the story “Buffalo Hide Feel Hunter” and Fancy explores the difference between the back and the stomach area while they listen to the story.

Buffalo hide pictures by Carolyn Soles and much more. There is a gap in technology in Native homes and now more than ever education is becoming dependant on technology! A report Marcus is wrapped up in the buffalo entitled “Falling through the Net; hide! Defi ning the Digital Divide”, says, Tamerick and Larissa have a classmate well “Like many other minority groups, hidden in this buffalo hide. Native Americans are not able to access the important information ESDS to hold “HI TECH WEEK” resources via computer and on the HI TECH WEEK at Enemy to learn computer applications such *Check their student’s grades. Internet that are quickly becoming Swim Day School will be held as Email and Messaging, Microsoft *Check assignments. essential to success.” ESDS activity Monday, November 8th through Applications, Internet Search Engine, *E-mail their teachers. HI TECH WEEK at ESDS is ESDS computer Thursday, November 11, 2004 from PC Terminology and PowerSchool. Then students will teach their sponsored by the Native American lab open to calendar 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the student PowerSchool is a web-based student parents about Email and Messaging, Family Technology Journey and Tuesday, Oct. 26: Red Ribbon computer lab. records management system. The Internet Search Engines (Yahoo, IBM. public Week; Toddler Tuesday; fi rst quarter HI TECH WEEK is a four parent component of PowerSchool Google, etc.), Microsoft Publisher, The Enemy Swim Day School ends. evening event for students and parents allows parents to: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Works Computer Lab is open to the public Wednesday, Oct. 27: Red Ribbon (adults and younger) on various Week; community computer training; Wednesdays from 4:00 to 7:00 and second quarter begins. Misty Campbell ESDS Grounds. Every little bit helps Saturdays from 9:00 to 3:00. The Thursday, Oct. 28: Red Ribbon Afterschool Afterschool Activity leader led when keeping our world clean! dates for the remainder of the year Week. a small group around picking Thank you for your clean-up are Oct. 23, 27, Nov. 3, 6, 10, 13, Friday, Oct. 29: Halloween clean-up up trash on the ESDS school effort! Dec. 1, 4, 8, 11. class parties; student of the month awards.

Afterschool Halloween activity

Tamarick poses with Jack-o- lanterns that he and his fellow Paper Mache Club members made for Halloween decorations.

Montel, Gregory, Elias, and Jacob with the trash they gathered.

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 ESDS fifth graders take field Wednesday, October 27, 2004 trip to Bramble Park Zoo ESDS fifth graders went to the Watertown such as a Gecko, Kangaroos, Python and Hissing ESDS Lakers 5/6 Bramble Park Zoo, October 13. They learned about Cockroaches to name a few. adaptations, classification, and saw many animals grade girls basketball game highlights

William looking into one of the fish tank displays.

Samantha and Jacob by the White Tigers.

Carina.

Spencer and Ron.

Ron.

Kids visit the monitor lizard.

Photos courtesy of Carolyn Soles Kids visit with a Boa Constrictor. Itasca Community College staff and the SMSC donated $17,250 to that students have been actively involved program which provides services to in language based quiz-bowl 650 students who qualify for free competition since 1992. Research lunches, ages birth to 12th grade. shows that the program improves The SMSC is donating $50,000 Over the past several years the SMSC the candy. In addition, when children Spencer pets Mister Frog. attendance, academic grades, and to the Minneapolis Public Schools has donated more than $42 million are around the neighborhood, the Indian Education program for winter to charitable organizations and chances for accidents increase. information or to pre-register 448- self-esteem among native youth in Communication wear, school supplies, activity fees, bus Indian Tribes. The SMSC utilizes its Precautions must be taken to ensure 5171, and read upcoming articles to high school. Continued from Page 9 cards, and field trips. The program financial resources from gaming and that the kids are safe when they are find out more details. This event will “In teaching the native language provides services for more than 2,000 non-gaming enterprises to pay for having fun. and meet the needs of others. As we be held at the Presbyterian Church in and culture, we have maintained Indian students. all of the internal infrastructure of If everyone- parents, trick-or- grew from infancy to adulthood, our Britton and is open to all individuals a sense of enjoyment that is non- The SMSC is donating $9,750 the Tribe, including but not limited treaters, homeowners and drivers sphere of influence grew from our who are interested in attending. confrontational, challenging to the Na-Way-Ee Center School to housing, roads, water and sewer follow these safety tips, it will help family to friends, teachers and now academically, yet not insurmountable. for winter wear. Last year the SMSC systems, and essential services to ensure our communities will have a we include co-workers, spouse, etc. SMSC continues We do not ask native students to donated $23,000 to the school for its tribal members in education, safe and happy Halloween. Being able to communicate in all become fluent speakers or traditional tradition of winter wear and for a mini school health, and welfare. The Shakopee Costume Safety - 1. Make sure of these spheres requires us to pay Indians. We continually engage supporting bus. Mdewakanton Sioux Community, a that all costume labels are flame attention to others and to present them in understanding where the The SMSC also announced federally recognized Indian Tribe in resistant. 2. Minimize that risk o f ourselves appropriately. education Indian history and philosophy has a donation of $25,000 to the Minnesota is the owner and operator contact with candles and other fire On November 10th at 6:00 The Shakopee Mdewakanton taken us. The student can choose to Catching the Dream organization of Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, sources. 3. Avoid costumes made p.m. there will be a program Sioux Community is donating more study in-depth or arrive at their own in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for Playworks, Dakotah! Sport and with flimsy materials and outfits titled “Communicating for your than half a million dollars to several understanding and become satisfied scholarships for youth from the Fitness, and other enterprises on the with big, baggy sleeves or billowing Relationship.” This is a great time organizations which support Indian with who they are as Native American Northern Plains. Last fiscal year the reservation south of the Twin Cities. skirts. 4. Choose costumes that are for communicators of all ages to education in Minnesota and Indian people. This is the uniqueness of our SMSC donated $15,000 to them. light and bright enough to be visible come improve your skills in “good Country. college: be encouraged, be engaged, Also, the SMSC is donating Halloween to motorists. 5. Costumes should be communication.” Dr. Scott Gardner Starting in fiscal year 2005, become respectful of our native $27,965 to the Flandreau Indian short enough to prevent children SDSU Associate Professor of Human which began October 1, 2004, the studies, and enjoy yourself No one holiday tips School in South Dakota for athletic from tripping. Make sure costumes Development and Consumer and SMSC will donate $500,000 over pushes you to be anyone but who you By Tracey Lehrke programs including basketball, don’t drag on the ground. 6. Children Family Sciences will guide us in how three years to Itasca Community want to be,” wrote Larry P. Aitken, Roberts Co. Extension Educator volleyball, golf, and cross-country. should wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes. to talk without offending, listen College in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, professor of Indian Studies at Itasca Halloween is a holiday where the In 2004 the SMSC donated $99,000 Shoes should fit (even if they don’t without fighting, and how to really to fund native language preservation in the grant proposal. entire community can participate. to FIS for after school enrichment go with your costume). 7. Tie hats solve problems. These skills will help activities. The funds will be used for The SMSC is donating $18,300 This holiday can be fun, special, programs including a Rodeo Club and scarves securely to keep them all of us as we relate with friends, a Native Quiz Bowl Competition to the St. Paul Public Schools Indian and memorable. Trick-or-treat is a and a behavior incentive program. from slipping over children’s eyes. 8. parents, spouses, bosses or co-workers. to promote the development of Education Program (including the cherished tradition; et, in recent years In fiscal year 2004, the SMSC The workshop will be FREE to those school district indigenous language- Early Childhood Family Education a few people have taken some of the donated $10 million to charitable Halloween interested, contact the Marshal based competitions and for the Program) for school supplies and innocence out of it by poisoning and organizations and Indian Tribes. Continued on Page 11 County Extension office for more Minnesota Language Bowl Central. $15,000 for winter wear. In 2003 putting needles and other objects in ESDS salutes its bus drivers ESDS Bus Rules 1. No Food, Gum, or Drinks on the Bus. Water is a privilege. ESDS is very proud of the men and women who rules are for their safety and when they are broken 2. Absolutely NO SUNFLOWER SEEDS. drive our buses. They are the fi rst school person it takes time away from driving. Please help our 3. All trash belongs in the waste basket. Keep your area each child sees each day and the last person each drivers by following the rules. (See the bus rules.) clean. night. They have a very important job because they If you have a change in plans or your child 4. Load and unload the bus in an orderly manner. are driving the children from home to school; school missed the bus our drivers would like to hear from 5. Keep hands, head, arms, legs inside the bus at all to home and fi eld trips. They hold the safety of our you! They carry phones on their buses and you times. future in their hands as they drive each day. Please calling them may mean an easier fi x than routing it 6. Keep hands, head, arms, legs to yourself. remind your children of the school bus rules. The through the school. 7. Keep noise level down. 8. No rough housing, wrestling or bullying. Bus Drivers and their phone numbers 9. Vandalism will not be tolerated.

Brenda Richardt - Bus #4 - cell phone 1-800-488- 2355 at the tone 605-880-6975 has fit us into her busy schedule to get the students to school in a timely manner every morning. Thanks, Brenda.

Halloween Continued from Page 11 Apply a natural mask of cosmetics rather than a loose-fi tting mask that restricts breathing or obscures One of the new faces you’ve been Tom Lewno - Bus #2 - cell phone 1- Don Benting - Bus #1 - cell phone 1- vision. 9. Swords, knives, and similar seeing this year is Darrell Renville - Bus 605-698-4857. Tom volunteers his time 800-961-0695 has a long history with costume accessories should be soft #3 - cell phone 1-605-698-4886. You’ll during special events and school days as ESDS and we hope it continues for many and fl exible material. 10. Decorate see Darrell also working maintenance much as his schedule will allow! Tom also more! Thanks, Don. or trim costumes with refl ective tape around the school. Welcome to ESDS and drives the longest route in the evening that will glow in car headlights. 11. emergency and post-accident health thank you, Darrell. and tries very hard to get the kids home care that would otherwise be used to Ensure that bags or sacks are of light as early as possible. Thanks, Tom. colors or decorated with refl ective care labels before laundering. Some remover. Rinse, then launder. send your unci, lala, takoja or even tape, which you can buy in hardware, costumes are not washable. Face Makeup - Scare Factor: one form or another. This is the U.S. to help keep each of the respective yourself to see a specialist to further bicycle, and sporting goods store. Fruit- based stains (pumpkin, It can leave smears and smudges in Congressional “under-funding” of the Service Units afl oat. Ok, all that defi ne a possibly serious health For Trick-Or-Treaters - 1. Carry apple cider, fruit punch)- Scare Factor: its wake. How to clean: If makeup Indian Health Service Direct Health being said, here’s where the phrase condition. a fl ashlight. 2. Walk, don’t run. 3. If not treated immediately, they can is oil- or wax-based, remove excess Care dollars that each I.H.S. Service “injury prevention” comes into play. I remember my dad, a former Stay on sidewalks. 4. Stay in your oxidize and turn brown. How to with the back of a spoon. Sponge the Unit hospital / medical center receives It’s also where we, as tribal sovereign Environmental Health Sanitarian neighborhood. 5. Don’t cut across Clean: Treat these stains promptly. remaining stain with a prewash stain yearly. It’s no secret that the Indian nations need to walk our talk. for CRST for many years telling me yards or driveways. Remove excess fruit and run the remover. Wash in hottest water that’s Health Service doesn’t receive even The Indian Health Service uses of a one car accident with ejection of 6. Walk on sidewalk, or the left fabric under cold water. Wash item safe for the fabric. half of the projected need and patient approximately 100 million health care the occupant eating up two hundred side of the road facing traffi c if there as soon as possible using the warmest Nail Polish - Scare Factor: It cases are prioritized with the more dollars yearly on the “injury” category thousand dollars alone in traumatic is not a sidewalk. 7. Go to the homes water and bleach that are safe for the may be impossible to remove. How deemed “serious” cases receiving more with an estimated 32 million used and specialized aftercare. Now maybe of people you know. fabric. to clean: Place stain facedown on attention and referred to specialists if from Contract Health Care alone. you are seeing what I’m saying here For Parents - 1. Make sure your Hot Chocolate & Carmel Candy clean paper towels. Apply nail polish needed. Tribes are thus at the mercy Here’s where the logical reasoning kolas. Reservations aren’t being given child eats dinner before setting out. Stains - Scare Factor: Creates an eerie remover to back of stain (don’t use of allotted funding trying to stretch comes in. One accident involving a their projected needs by the powers 2. Make sure young children are mess on the prettiest costumes or nail polish remover on acetate or those dollars to the next fi scal year person who could easily have taken accompanied by an adult or responsible clothes. How To Clean: Pretreat with triacetate fabrics). Replace paper to beg once again for our health fi ve seconds from their busy life to Environmental health teenager. 3. Instruct children to trick- a prewash stain remover or liquid towels frequently. Repeat until stain entitlement funding. Logically then, buckle a seat belt could easily incur Continued on Page 14 or-treat in their neighborhood and on laundry detergent. Then launder. disappears. If it disappears, rinse, then costs are cut whenever and wherever a cost of several thousand dollars in well-lighted streets. 4. Give children Chewing Gum- Scare Factor: It launder. If stain doesn’t disappear, a fl ashlight to carry with them. 5. casts a ghostly stain even when it’s treat again. Teach children to walk on sidewalks promptly peeled away. How to Clean: Source: Cleaning Matters, Soap or the left side of the street facing Remove gum residue by rubbing the & Detergent Association; Safe Living cars. 6. Know which friends you stained area with ice. Then use a dull in a Dangerous World, Nancy Harvey Sota Iya Ye Yapi children are with and which route knife to carefully scrape off the excess. Steorts. they are taking. 7. Leave your porch Saturate the area with a prewash stain Source for news of the light on so children know its okay to Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate visit your home. 8. Don’t let children Environmental Health eat anything until they are home and of the Lake Traverse Reservation the treats are examined. 9. Cut and Notes: Saving health, wash fruit before eating. 10. Set aside anything that looks suspicious and lives, dollars on the web at call the police; otherwise, throw away By Randolph Runs After, MPH in place to reduce injuries but their www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html unsealed foods. 11. Inform older Environmental Health Specialist/ enforcement is also authorized thus children how to reach you and when Tribal Sanitarian jeopardizing your participation in to be home. 12. Try to replace trick- Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe being on a public highway or forcing or-treat on the street with events at Kolas, indulge me in a somewhat an economic repercussion in the form school, church and so forth. serious, but hopefully logical journey of a fi ne. Let’s be honest again and For Homeowners- 1. Clear your of sorts this month. Let’s be honest, say that we all, at one time or another yard of such things as ladders, hoses, when you hear the phrase “injury have ignored laws, specifi cally of the dog leashes, or fl ower pots. 2. Battery- prevention,” your blood pressure road, in haste to get somewhere, not powered jack-o-lantern candles are doesn’t exactly do a tap dance, heart paying attention, or simply being too preferable to real ones. 3. If using skip a beat, or orchestral fl utes don’t incapacitated. Let’s again be honest real candles, place the pumpkin away start playing similar to when you and say that we all know someone from where trick-or-treaters will hear that special “someone’s” name who would still be living and being walk. 4. Make sure paper or cloth you met at a powwow this past a part of our lives if they had only yard decorations cannot be blown summer. Yet this phrase exists and we put on a seatbelt whether they were into a fl aming candle. 5. Give out ourselves often unknowingly partake drinking or not. Let’s also say that healthy food alternatives for trick-or- of it in some manner or another in we all know someone who survived a treaters, such as sealed peanut butter our daily lives. Our own personal serious accident but since they weren’t crackers, single serving cereal, fruit reservation experiences might denote restrained by a seat belt/shoulder rolls, or raisins. a concerned parent admonishing restraint, were seriously injured For Drivers- 1. Drive slowly all their son or daughter to “Don’t go resulting in medical costs (I.H.S.), evening. 2. Adult Halloween party down to that bar, you’ll get beat up” strain on the immediate family goers should have a designated or to stay away from ones’ signifi cant structure, and other accompanying driver. other or similar “high risk” people problems that result from this event. Tricks for treating spooky Halloween when they’re drinking. This form of Ok, so putting 2 and 2 together, we stains personal injury control occurs on a know that not only are loved ones Trick-or-treaters aren’t the only regular basis with some intentional saved by seat belt restraints but also ones who’ll show up at your door assaults actually being alleviated to there are high costs associated with this Halloween. Creepy critters called some degree. Other aspects of injury accidents specifi cally those with stains often tag along, too. Have prevention on a more public level drivers and passengers not using seat no fear, The Soap and Detergent exist such as use/nonuse of seat belt belt restraints. Association offers easy tips for scaring restraints, crosswalks, speed bumps, Now let’s look at one of the most though Halloween stains away! In and speed limits. These take on a problematic and recurring problems addition, avoid hair-raising surprises more serious connotation when not that affects each and every person by reading and following garment only actual laws or ordinances are put who lives on a native reservation in

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Sisseton Middle School news Sisseton Tuesday, November 2 is together as a team. I enjoyed working and Daniel Curran 1 tackle each. Picture Retake Day. Pictures will be with the 7th grade volleyball team On Tuesday, October 12, the taken from 11:30 until 1:00. and wish them luck next year. I want 8th grade football team traveled to Friday, November 5 is the end of to thank all the fans and parents Wahpeton to play Circle of Nations. the 1st Quarter, Report cards will be for their support. It was greatly Sisseton 8, Circle of Nations 22. mailed out the following week. appreciated! I also want to thank Rushing for Sisseton - Nolan There will be NO school on the 7th grade VB players for a fun Randolph 54 yards; Garret Leverson Thursday, November 11 - Veterans season.” commented Coach Herzog. 21 yards; and Dustin Lotzer 15 yards Day. 8th Grade Volleyball Passing for Sisseton - Dustin Lotzer There will be NO school on Sisseton 8th grade volleyball 70 yards, 2 interceptions. Monday, November 15 - Faculty In- team traveled to Wahpeton and won Receiving for Sisseton - Garret service. 3 of 4 games to win the match. Leverson 70 yards TD. There will be NO school on Scoring points for Sisseton Dustin Lotzer 70 yard TD pass Thursday, November 25 and Friday, were Nicole DuMarce, 3 pts.; Hope to Garret Leverson. Team picture: front row – Nicole DuMarce, Chantal Hart, Kama Konda, Brittany German, November 26 – Thanksgiving. Stapleton, 3 pts; Chantal Hart, 7 pts; Defense for Sisseton - Dustin Hope Stapleton, Krystle Helgeson; back row – Coach Ebert, Naomi Schafer, Kelsey Grimsrud, Respect at Middle School Kimberly Skubic, 3 pts.; Brittany Lotzer 11 tackles; Noland Randolph Kendra Peterson, Kelsey German, Kimberly Skubic, Kayla Skubic, and Whitney Richter, October is National Character German, 10 pts.; Kelsey German, 9 tackles; Garret Leverson 5 tackles; student manager. Counts month, and Middle School 5 pts., Kama Konda, 6 pts; Kendra Thomas Iyarpeya, Daniel Curran students have been learning about Peterson, 1 pt; Kelsey Grimsrud, 10 and Storm Renville 4 tackles each; Respect this month. Character Trait pts; and Krystle Helgeson, 2 pts. Matt Fischer and Aaden Lohre #1 in student agendas is Respect which ‘Red Dot’ Bingo 2 tackles each; Josh Young and teaches respect for self and others. Readers in 5th and 6th grade are Dalton McDaniel 1 tackle each; This includes students working hard playing bingo. When they read a book Stephen Simon 1 tackle and 1 fumble at school, using courteous language, in their reading range and pass the recovery. and listening without interrupting. test with at least 70%, student mark On Thursday, October 14, the Character Counts promotes 6 pillars off a square on their bingo card. As of 8th grade football team hosted the of character which work for all Monday, Oct 18, Brittany Cleveland, Deuel Cardinals. citizens--students, business people, Hayley Fisher, Renae Lufkins and Sisseton 6, Deuel 12. Miss Sisseton-Wahpeton everyone. Responsibility is the pillar Jessica Weatherstone had achieved a Rushing for Sisseton - Oyate Princess Myrna for November at Middle School, bingo. Dustin Lotzer 33 yards; Nolan Anderson pictured with Mrs. followed by Fairness, Trustworthiness, ‘Red Dot’ Readers Reading to Randolph 21 yards, fumble; Hoines. Caring, and Citizenship. Parents can Paint Faces Garret Leverson 14 yards. get additional information from their Middle School students and staff Passing for Sisseton - Dustin Lotzer child’s agenda or by calling Elaine are reading books and taking tests 110 yards. Gilbertson at 698-7613 ext. 2. to earn enough points to get certain Receiving for Sisseton - Gabe 7th Grade Art faces painted on October 29. Readers Fischer 70 yards; Daniel Curran 40 Students in 7th grade Art class will be doing the painting. Will they yards. are exploring the visual arts aspect read enough books and pass enough Dustin Lotzer 70 yards TD pass of advertising. Two classes prepared tests? to Gabe Fischer. displays for Super Valu and two 8th Grade Football Defense for Sisseton - Garret prepared displays for ALCO. The On Thursday, October 7, the Leverson 10 tackles; Dustin Lotzer students were to think about what 8th grade football team traveled to 8 tackles, 1 interception; Thomas the advertising’s producer wanted Milbank. Iyarpeya and Noland Randolph 4 and what kind of visuals would catch Sisseton 14, Milbank 30. tackles; Aaden Lohre 3 tackles; Jesse the consumers eye. The students Rushing for Sisseton - Garret Owen 2 tackles, 1 fumble recovery; experienced what it would be like Leverson 59 yards; Nolan Randolph Daniel Curran 2 tackles; Ricky Hill, to work with limited resources and 39 yards.; Dustin Lotzer 30 yards; Stephen Simon, and Dalton McDaniel deadlines. The students brainstormed Thomas Iyarpeya 10 yards; Aaden 1 tackle each ideas for a theme. This project is a Lohre 5 yards; and Gabe Fischer Sisseton hosted Watertown on contest and the community is asked negative 4 yards Tuesday, Oct 19. to vote on the best display in each Passing for Sisseton - Dustin Sisseton 8, Watertown 27. business. Lotzer 40 yards . Rushing for Sisseton - Gabe The displays at Super Valu are up Receiving for Sisseton - Daniel Fischer 44 yards, Nolan Randolph 32 Sisseton High School Is Sponsoring a and waiting for you votes. The ballot Curran 25 yards; Garret Leverson 8 yards, Dustin Lotzer 29 yards, Garret box is beside the displays. yards; and Nolan Randolph 7 yards. Leverson 23 yards, Aaden Lohre 4 The ALCO displays will be Dustin Lotzer to Daniel Curran yards, Matt Fischer negative 4 yards, High School Parenting Group fi nished next week. 20 yards TD. Thomas Iyarpeya negative 2 yards. 7th Grade Volleyball Nolan Randolph 4 yard TD Defense for Sisseton - Garret “The 7th grade volleyball season rush. Leverson 8 tackles, Nolan Randolph A discussion and learning group will be open to parents of any SHS students has come to an end. We had our Defense for Sisseton - Garret 7 tackles and 1 interception, Dustin on Wednesdays during the fall semester from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the SHS last game on October 19th at home Leverson 9 tackles; Noland Randolph Lotzer 6 tackles, Thomas Iyarpeya 3 teachers lounge on the second fl oor. against Britton/Hecla. The girls have and Dustin Lotzer 6 tackles each; tackles and 1 fumble recovery, Scott We know that raising teens today can be a challenging experience. The topics made great improvement since the Storm Renville 4 tackles; Aaden Kowalsek 3 tackles, Daniel Curran chosen to assist parents with this challenge are from a parenting program beginning of the season. They are Lohre 2 tackles; Scott Kowalzek 2 and Dalton McDaniel 2 tackles each, entitled “STEP” – Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens. now serving overhand and working tackles, 1 fumble recovery; Ricky Hill Matt Fischer and Gabe Fischer 1. Parents can expect to gain some knowledge and develop skills that may help with situations that are bound to arise in any home with teenagers. Princess Myrna is guest If parents have questions about the discussion groups, please feel free to call Missy Huff or Colleen Campbell at SHS. at Sisseton Middle School Nov. 3: “Understanding Teens.” Mrs. Hoines’ Sixth Grade of the students were very interested Nov. 10: “Communicating Respect and Encouragement for Your Teen.” General music class was honored in learning more about their culture Nov. 17: “Cooperating and Solving Problems Together.” with the presence of Tribal Princess and their Princess. Dec. 1: “Using Consequences to Build Responsibility.” Myrna Anderson who made a We thank Myrna for taking time Dec. 8: “How to Help Teens with School Success.” presentation and answered questions out of her schedule to come to our Dec. 15: “Understanding Your Teen’s Moods.” about the Native American traditions class. Good Luck as you represent the Jan. 5: “Helping Teens Make Choices about Drugs & Alcohol.” and culture. Myrna told of her Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribe during your Jan. 12: “Understanding Teen Relationships.” responsibilities as the Princess and reigning year as Princess. also the process followed in becoming the Princess. The Sixth Grade music class had just fi nished studying Native Americans and the Pow Wow through a video called “Into the Circle.” Most Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Memo to parents, community – Parent/Child Fun Welcome New Sisseton-Wahpeton Head Start Activity Night Head Start Head Start West and Early Happenings . . . Tuesday, October 26, 2004 5:00 p.m. Head Start Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Supper will be provided. 42-2tc Policy Council Head Start Program Members! Agency Village Center Head Start: Kateri Bird, SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT Solomon Derby, Sr., Mindy Deutsch, John German, Jr., Joey Heminger, Elly LaBelle, Landon LaFromboise and Rhonda Lawrence. GROUP MEETING Early Head Start: Eugene Bissonette, Sharnell German, and Amy Trevino. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004 Enemy Swim Head Start: Carrie Shepherd. Head Start Family Services Building Policy Council Review meeting for both old and Agency Village, S.D. new members will be on Thursday, October 21, 2004 at noon at the Family Services Center. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Policy Council Meeting to install the new members and Election of Offi cers will be on Thursday, For parents/guardians who want to help start a Support Group. October 28, 2004 at noon – 2:00 p.m. at the Facilitated by the Head Start Special Needs Manager. Dakota Connection. The Federal Review Team Refreshments will be served. Won’t you join us? will be attending the meeting. Lunch will be For more information, please call 698-3103, extension 20. provided. 42-2tc Sota guest editorial – The Unfeeling President Tribal member places first by E.L. Doctorow life . . . they come to his desk as a (Published on Thursday, political liability, which is why the September 9, 2004 by the press is not permitted to photograph in international TaeDwonDo Easthampton Star/Long Island, New the arrival of their coffins from Iraq. York and submitted to the Sota by How then can he mourn? To Jerry Flute.) mourn is to express regret and he I fault this president for not regrets nothing. He does not regret tournament knowing what death is. He does not that his reason for going to war was, suffer the death of our 21-year-olds as he knew, unsubstantiated by the who wanted to be what they could be. facts. He does not regret that his On the eve of D-Day in 1944 General bungled plan for the war’s aftermath Eisenhower prayed to God for the has made of his mission-accomplished lives of the young soldiers he knew a disaster. He does not regret that, were going to die. He knew what rather than controlling terrorism, his death was. Even in a justifiable war, war in Iraq has licensed it. a war not of choice but of necessity, So he never mourns for the dead a war of survival, the cost was almost and crippled youngsters who have more than Eisenhower could bear. fought this war of his choice. He But this president does not know wanted to go to war and he did. He what death is. He hasn’t the mind had not the mind to perceive the costs for it. You see him joking with the of war, or to listen to those who knew press, peering under the table for the those costs. He did not understand weapons of mass destruction he can’t that you do not go to war when it is seem to find, you see him at rallies one of the options but when it is the strutting up to the stage in shirt only option; you go not because you sleeves to the roar of the carefully want to but because you have to. Diana Hawkins is pictured with Grandmaster screened crowd, smiling and waving, Yet this president knew it would Top place winners, from left: Deserae Ortiz, second; Hae Man Park. triumphal, a he-man. be difficult for Americans not to cheer Diana Hawkins, first place; and Elizabeth Wangers, third. He does not mourn. He doesn’t the overthrow of a foreign dictator. icks TaeKwonDo, Inc., understand why he should mourn. He knew that much. This president KTaylor, Michigan, sponsored He is satisfied during the course of a and his supporters would seem to an open International TaeKwonDo speech written for him to look solemn have a mind for only one thing -- Tournament on Saturday, October 9, for a moment and speak of the brave to take power, to remain in power, 2004. Approximately 300 contestants young Americans who made the and to use that power for the sake of from TaeKwonDo schools from the ultimate sacrifice for their country. themselves and their friends. countries of Korea, England, Canada, But you study him, you look into A war will do that as well as and Puerto Rico were in attendance. his eyes and know he dissembles an anything. You become a wartime Also participating were TaeKwonDo emotion which he does not feel in leader. The country gets behind you. clubs from the United States, the depths of his being because he Dissent becomes inappropriate. And including Chicago, Illinois, one has no capacity for it. He does not so he does not drop to his knees, he school from Arizona, eight schools feel a personal responsibility for the is not contrite, he does not sit in the from Detroit, Michigan and suburbs, 1,000 dead young men and women church with the grieving parents as well as three schools from South who wanted to be what they could and wives and children. He is the Dakota. Diana (center, back row) placed fourth in forms. be. They come to his desk not as president who does not feel. He does One member from the Sisseton youngsters with mothers and fathers not feel for the families of the dead, TaeKwonDo Club participated in or wives and children who will suffer he does not feel for the 35 million of the tournament. Diana Hawkins to the end of their days a terribly torn us who live in poverty, he does not competed in the youth girls colored fabric of familial relationships and the feel for the 40 percent who cannot belt division placed fourth in forms, inconsolable remembrance of aborted afford health insurance, he does not and after an extremely hard fought feel for the miners whose lungs are Story championship match with Deserae turning black or for the working Continued from Page 12 Ortiz from Detroit, Diana placed people he has deprived of the chance first in sparring. that be, who don’t seem in any great to work overtime at time-and-a-half The tournament followed World hurry to upgrade and increase these to pay their bills - it is amazing for TaeKwonDo Federation rules, which needs, and therefore any cost cutting how many people in this country this means that kicking to the head was measure that is entirely within our president does not feel. allowed for contestants five years of respective reservation and tribal But he will dissemble feeling. age and older. grasps to do so to not only save our He will say in all sincerity he is Special guest, internationally human lives and prevent serious relieving the wealthiest 1 percent of recognized Grandmaster Hae Man injuries but save thousands of dollars the population of their tax burden for Park, presented the medals to the to treat genuinely ill people, should the sake of the rest of us, and that he sparring contestants. Sizing up the competition (Diana is seated in the middle). be addressed. is polluting the air we breathe for the The Sisseton TaeKwonDo Club We always say “all life is sacred” sake of our economy, and that he is is instructed by Russell Hawkins. and our children are our future but decreasing the quality of air in coal we sit around not doing a damn thing mines to save the coal miners’ jobs, The secretary also has urged about very preventable measures and that he is depriving workers of the laws but the kinds of lawlessness Administration expands Congress to change federal law that that will promote and preserve their time-and-a-half benefits for that govern our lives and invoke our required that former POWs must be human life. In this respect, each of overtime because this is actually a responses. The people he appoints benefits for ex-POWs detained for at least 30 days to qualify our reservations need a good injury way to honor them by raising them are cast in his image. The trouble for the full range of POW benefits. prevention program in place to not into the professional class. they get into and get us into, is his Continuing its commitment to Ex-Prisoners of War. The Administration’s new only address these severe injury And this litany of lies he will characteristic trouble. former prisoners of war, Secretary of The Administration’s decision decision will add to the list of 16 problems but to actually have the versify with reverences for God and Finally, the media amplify his Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi benefits former POWs with strokes medical problems that VA presumes full support of each respective local the flag and democracy, when just character into our moral weather on October 2nd announced that and most heart diseases. Those to be linked to the military service tribe. In all honesty, I was someone what he and his party are doing to report. He becomes the face of our the federal government will expand veterans will be automatically eligible of former POWs. The new rules are who didn’t feel that “spark” of great our democracy is choking the life out sky, the conditions that prevail. benefits to all former POWs with for disability compensation for those likely to take effect on October 7, interest within this particular field of it. How can we sustain ourselves as the strokes and common heart diseases. common ailments, and their spouses 2004. though it entails a third of my work But there is one more terribly sad United States of America given the “This is an issue that has been and dependents will be eligible for Once additional information duties. Injury data collection can thing about all of this. I remember stupid and ineffective warmaking, the studied and debated too long,” service-connected survivors’ benefits becomes available, it will be also be a tedious but very necessary the millions of people here and constitutionally insensitive lawgiving, Principi said. “We have scientific if these diseases contribute to the provided. aspect as well. Our reservations are around the world who marched and the monarchal economics of this studies supporting the association of death of a former POW. David Parry, S.D. Division of so “laid back” in what we do that against the war. It was extraordinary, president? He cannot mourn but is these illnesses to the military service In September 2003, Principi VA, reports: “We have absolutely no it’s extremely difficult at times to that spontaneous aroused oversoul of a figure of such moral vacancy as to of our former POWs.” launched a nationwide outreach effort idea at this time if there might be get general interest in something or alarm and protest that transcended make us mourn for ourselves. The secretary, who oversees the to identify and provide benefits to any retro applicability on this matter anything that can have a beneficial national borders. Why did it happen? (Note: E. L. Doctorow, born operations of the Department of the estimated 11,000 former POWs for individuals who were previously effect with life-saving results. Even After all, this was not the only war 1931, is an American novelist. His Veterans Affairs (VA), announced the who were not receiving VA disability denied service connection, so please with our relatives getting killed on anyone had ever seen coming. works are noted for their mingling new benefits in a speech tonight at a compensation or other services. There do not ask!” the roads, we’ve had this “that’s too There are little wars all over of American history and literary national convention of the American are about 35,000 living ex-POWs. bad” attitude instead of looking at the world most of the time. But imagination through the interaction what could be done to prevent future the cry of protest was the appalled of fictional and real-life characters.) Enemy Swim District widows, fatherless / motherless understanding of millions of people orphans, and the deep pain that that America was ceding its role accompanies events such as motor as the last best hope of mankind. vehicle crashes. In fulfilling my I.H.S. It was their perception that the EPI Injury Prevention Fellowship for classic archetype of democracy was 2004, I’ve come full circle in seeing morphing into a rogue nation. The Halloween Fun Night things such as patterns, clusters, greatest democratic republic in modifications, and a host of other history was turning its back on the Friday, Oct. 29, 2004 concepts that I never fully understood future, using its extraordinary power before until now. In that respect we and standing not to advance the ideal 6:30 p.m. will strive for not only attainable but of a concordance of civilizations but to Toka Nuwan Youth Center also measurable results in this arena endorse the kind of tribal combat that of public health. originated with the Neanderthals, If human life truly is sacred as we a people, now extinct, who could say it is, we need to step up to the imagine ensuring their survival by no Enjoy – plate kolas. Everyone deserves to hear other means than pre-emptive war. *Family Pumpkin Carving those orchestral flutes and butterflies The president we get is the *Movie and other human experiences we country we get. With each president *Human Spiderweb simply take for granted but are often the nation is conformed spiritually. *Cakewalk tragically unable to complete when He is the artificer of our malleable *More the tragedy itself was preventable. national soul. He proposes not only Pumpkins, tools, and snacks will be provided. Come for an evening of Halloween fun!

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 SWO Teen Center opening Continued from Page 1 Flute, and Kara Dirtseller; Tribal Council; Sisseton’s Chamber of Commerce; the Sisseton Courier; Sota; Dakota Connection; and the Buffalo Lake Roller Rink for their donations.” Here are winners of the grand opening door prizes: Harlem Ambassador tickets: Dillion Adams, Julie Adams, Jessie Keoke, Daniel Keoke, Chandler Shepard, Linda White, Alana DuMarce, Chadwick, Rusty Locke. Bde Tanka Tioskata Buffalo Lake Roller Rink gift certifi cates: Tyrelle Anthony, Rena Johnson, Jenkins Cloud, Camille Green, Joy Iyarpeya. Bingo passes: Mike Carlson, Angie Johnson, Stevie Farmer. CD player: Leah Lincoln, Jennell Sylte. DVD player: Levi DuMarce, Tayonna Farmer. TV: Daria Renville. X-Box: Erin Eastman. PS2: Abrey Flute. News from the Peever Boys & Girls Club Submitted by Elden Hayes Construction is coming along nicely on the new Peever Boy’s & Girl’s Club, with the projected opening date for some time in early November. The Club will feature a computer lab, pool tables, foosball, six stand-up video games, Nintendo games, darts and other assorted games. The Club will be seeking to fulfi ll the Boy’s & Girl’s Club mission statement, which is as follows: “To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.” A Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to learn and grow, on-going relationships with caring, adult professionals, life enhancing programs, character development experiences, hope and opportunity. Boys & Girls Clubs are for boys and girls. They satisfy the age old desire of boys and girls to have a club of their own. The club will have full time professional leadership, supplemented by part-time workers and volunteers, require no proof of good character and are open to all boys and girls. Membership dues are kept low, so any boy or girl can Scenes from last Tuesday’s grand afford to belong on an equal basis. Membership dues are opening of the SWO Teen Center on $ 5.00 for one year per child. Boys and girls of all races, Sisseton’s main street. Tentative religion and ethnic cultures are eligible for membership. Hours of the Center are: Monday- Activities are carried on in a warm, friendly atmosphere Friday, 3:30-7:00 p.m.; Saturday, of a building especially designed to conduct programs. 4:00-7:00 p.m. Also, the Center will There is an open door policy. The clubs are open to all of the members at any time during the hours of operation. hold a “Not Yet Teen Night” Tuesday We have a varied and diverse program utilizing three basic and Thursday weekly, from 3:00-6:00 approaches, individual services, organized small group p.m. For more information, call the activities and drop-in large group activities that recognize Center at 742-0427. (Sota photos by and respond to the collective and individual needs and Michael Petersen.) interests of boys and girls. Our guidance orientated Boys & Girls Clubs help young people to develop a system of values related to family, community and country and to make the appropriate and satisfactory choices in their physical, educational, vocational and spiritual lives. Wednesday, October 27, 2004 There will be staff members going to the homes in Peever Flats and Peever with membership applications also to Waubay Boys & Girls Club Tobacco support answer any questions you may have. to hold fundraiser group meetings We will be hosting a spook house at the new club on Tobacco support group meetings October 31st at 5:00 p.m., so we hope to see a lot of little The Waubay Boys & Girls Club Proceeds will be used for a fund are being held every Thursday at goblins there. is having a bake sale this Tuesday, to purchase Christmas presents for 4:30 p.m. at the If there are any questions concerning the new Peever October 26th, at the Club in needy children. SWO Health & Fitness Center, Boys and Girls Club, please contact the Source at 698- downtown Waubay. Agency Village. 3466 or Elden Hayes at 698-7074. Everyone is invited to come and participate. For more information, contact SWO Health Educator Teddi LaBelle at 698-7267. Notice Public Meeting

Sisseton Indian Education Committee (SIEC) will be having its next committee meeting on Monday, November 2, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Program classroom located on the main level in the “Papoose House” at the old Tekakwitha Orphanage. Parents/Guardians of Sisseton Public School students are welcome to attend and be a part of your student/s educational future.

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Zeda Seaboy, JOM Program Manager MOCCASIN LEAGUE MEETING Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 6:30 p.m. Mission Center – Sisseton, S.D. Topics: *Organizing the league for this year. *Fees for the lease of the building. *Rules for the league. *Team make-up for the league. Please attend meeting and express your interest for the league. Have your team players attend if possible. Possibly games will be played for the evening. Contact person for this meeting is Travis Max, Sr. (932-3713 or 698-3953 Ext. 3307). MEMBERS OF THE SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE TEN GOOD REASONS TO RE-ELECT U.S. SENATOR TOM DASCHLE

1. The $41 million he has helped the Tribe win 6. His tireless advocacy for the highest possible from the U.S. Congress over the past four years, levels of drought relief funding for South to plan, design, and build a new, large, well-staffed Dakota farmers and ranchers, Indian and non- health clinic for all Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Indian alike – levels far more generous than those Tribal members. supported by his opponent, and by George Bush. 2. Better drinking water for hundreds of Tribal 7. The funds used to build the Tribe’s Head Start/ members, thanks to a $900,000 grant he and Sen. Early Head Start Center in Agency Village, from Tim Johnson won for the Tribe in 2002 for water a program budget he fi ghts to increase every year. system construction. 8. His help in building new reservation housing, 3. More than $3 million to renovate, expand and including Mutual Self-Help Homes and multi- better equip Sisseton Wahpeton College – all family units – all funded by NAHASDA (Native from new federal programs he led the fi ght to American Housing and Self Determination Act), establish in 2000. which he has always strongly supported. 4. The major funding that made the new Tiospa 9. He and Tim Johnson have had an “open door” Zina School possible – he is the Senate’s strongest policy for tribal leaders, whenever they want to supporter of Bureau of Indian Affairs’ School see him. And he has visited the Sisseton-Wahpeton Construction funds, which will also be used to Fourth of July Wacipi twice in the past three years. build a new Enemy Swim Day School. 10. Not voting for Tom Daschle could lead to 5. The highest funding levels ever, over the past the loss from the Senate of an Air Force veteran, several years, for Tribal school lunch and a real Indian Country advocate, and a true breakfast programs, and Tribal water and sewer warrior for Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate causes. projects – a product of his and Tim Johnson’s There is no one else like him in Washington! strong support for the 5-year Farm Bill in 2002. TALK TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND VOTE ON NOVEMBER 2 - OR EARLIER IF YOU CAN! - FOR SENATOR TOM DASCHLE NEED A RIDE TO VOTE? This Message Sponsored by the Sota Iya Ye Yapi JUST CALL 742-0895

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Complied by John Romano, A Friend of Tom Daschle Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Featuring . . . Buck’s Cenex Roberts County All Your On-the-Go Needs C-Store At One Stop National Bank Live Bait Peever, S.D. I-29 Interchange 5 East Maple St. All Your Fishing Needs -Hours- Cold Beer - Groceries - Ice 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Sisseton, S.D. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004 - #42 - Section Two 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Phone 698-7621 Groceries Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Minor Child and concerning Lynette regarding the above will be held Internet Banking at the above named Tribal Court, We Accept USDA Food Stamps Lake Traverse Reservation Bernard, Petitioner. Pizza - Nachos - Beer - Ice Agency Village, outside the city of at East Hwy 10 & Jct 127 State of South Dakota Notice is hereby given that the Fishermen -- LIVE BAIT Here Sisseton, County of Roberts, South Sisseton, S.D. In Tribal Court Petitioner’s request for a change of Scratch Tickets www.rcnbank.com Open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Dakota, on Wednesday the 24th Case No.: D-04-542-426 name from Brenden Eric DuMarce to Video Lottery Video Lottery ORDER FOR AND NOTICE OF Brenden Eric Bernard shall be heard day of November 2004, or as soon Soft Serve Ice Cream Member FDIC - Equal Housing Lender Powerball HEARING before the Honorable Judge B.J. thereafter as possible. Cones & Sundaes Scratch Tickets In the matter of the change Jones, Chief Judge of the Tribal Court, Dated this 18th day of October, of name of Joni Lynn Lawrence, in the courtroom of the Sisseton- 2004. “As for Heretic Computer Petitioner. Wahpeton Oyate at Agency Village, By order of the court. me and Notice is hereby given that the South Dakota, on Monday, the 1st B.J. Jones, Chief Judge. my house, Services Attest: Jacqueline Wanna, Clerk we will On site Service Calls Petitioner’s request for a change day of November 2004, at 3:30 p.m. For business & Personal Computers of Courts serve the Lord” of name from Joni Lynn Lawrence Dated this 30th day of September, DAKOTAH GOSPEL *Service & Repair to Joan Lawrence Mahpiyasna 2004. 43-3tc *Memory & System Upgrades ASSEMBLY shall be heard before the Honorable By the Court: B.J. Jones, Chief *Web Site Development Sisseton, SD *Databases Development SWO Health and Fitness Center Sunday 11 a.m. Judge B.J. Jones, Chief Judge of the Judge. *Networking Agency Village, South Dakota Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. Tribal Court, in the courtroom of the Attest: Lois Kohl, Clerk of Courts. Call Jenny & Abhijit Chatterjee LLJA Project No. 04155 605-698-3798 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate at Agency 40-4tc Pastor Bob Beasley Offi ce ...... 698-9044 Village, South Dakota, on Monday, Advertisement for Bids Home ...... 698-9022 the 1st day of November 2004, at Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sealed bids will be received until 1:00 p.m. Lake Traverse Reservation November 5, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. CDT Loney Electric CHAR’S for the SWO Health and Fitness Center Bible School Dated this 27th day of September, State of South Dakota For Children ages 6-14 Residential & Commercial Cafe & Grocery at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Wiring 2004. In Tribal Court Every Tuesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Peever, S.D. offi ce of Construction Management, *Bible lessons, songs. South Dakota or Minnesota By the Court: B.J. Jones, Chief Case No.: D-04-514-398 We Accept WIC, Agency Village, S.D. *Snacks, refreshments. 12150 Lake Dr. – Browns Judge. NOTICE OF HEARING EBT & USDA Food *Helping develop Godly character. Valley, MN 56219 Attest: Jacqueline Wanna, Clerk In the matter of: C.C., minor child, Work includes: Sisseton- Stamps Location: Agency Village Call Toll-Free of Courts. and concerning Marsha LaFontaine, Wahpeton Oyate Offi ce of Boys & Girls Club. Open 12 Hours - 7 to 7 Marshall 1-877-820-0888 40-4tc parent. Construction Management acting as For more information, Monday thru Friday Gene 1-877-250-2436 To: Marsha LaFontaine: General Contractor is seeking bids call Alvin Esh, (605) 7 to 3 on Saturday 237-2098. Offi ce 1-605-694-2785 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Take notice that a hearing from qualifi ed subcontractors to complete the site clearing, water and Lake Traverse Reservation regarding the above will be held Management, P.O. Box 509, Agency sewer rough-in, excavation, footings, Black War Bonnet Check Out . . . State of South Dakota at the above named Tribal Court, Village, SD 57262. and foundation and backfi ll for the Security Firm Pam’s Country Gifts In Tribal Court Agency Village, outside the city of 43-2tc SWO Health and Fitness Center. Native American Located on Buffalo Lake Road Case No.: D-04-554-438 Sisseton, County of Roberts, South Open Tues. thru Sunday Plans and specifi cations, as Owned/Operated ORDER FOR AND NOTICE OF Dakota, on Wednesday the 24th Enemy Swim Day School 11 a.m.-6 p.m. prepared by Lightowler Johnson Dennis M. Hopkins 3 Rooms Filled with Floral HEARING day of November 2004, or as soon Requesting Audit Proposals Associates, Inc., Architect and Owner/Captain Arrangements, Native American, In the matter of the change of thereafter as possible. The Enemy Swim Day School is Angels, Inspirational, Wildlife, Grapes, Engineers, are on fi le at their offi ce P.O. Box 615 name of Brenden Eric DuMarce, Dated this 18th day of October, requesting proposals for the FY’04 Agency Village, SD 57262 Apples, Chickens, & much more! 2004. at 700 Main Ave., Fargo, ND; Great Gifts at Great Prices single audit. This audit is for July (605) 742-0447 Mention Ad & Receive 10% OFF and SWO TERO offi ce and SWO The Early Childhood By order of the court. 2003 to June 2004. The audit proposal (605) 742-0448 Mondays & AFter Hours Construction Management. Plans and Call 698-7847 Intervention Program B.J. Jones, Chief Judge. must be submitted in accordance [email protected] specifi cations may be obtained by the Attest: Jacqueline Wanna, Clerk with the revised OMB Circular A- bidders for their personal use from the Hrs per week will be 20 to 40 Essential duties and of Courts 133 including GASB 34 and the 1996 Architect-Engineer and the Offi ce of hrs. responsibilities include the following: 43-3tc amendments to the single audit act. Construction and Management, and Wages: $7.50 hr. Other duties maybe assigned. Works The audit proposal must also include TERO offi ce. Must have good driving record in under the direction of Manager or in Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate experience and qualifi cations of the All envelopes containing bids the past 6 months, and with liability the absence of Manager works under Lake Traverse Reservation audit fi rm and audit personnel. The must be clearly marked on the insurance. the direction of Assistant Manager/ State of South Dakota last peer review opinion letter must outside “BIDS FOR THE SWO HEALTH Drivers will transport veterans to Activities Coordinator, Snack Shop In Tribal Court be submitted. The audit proposal AND FITNESS CENTER, AGENCY appointments to Sioux Falls VA, Fargo Coordinator, or Center Administrative Case No.: D-04-493-377 must include an all-inclusive set VILLAGE, S.D.” Faxed bids will not be VA, and Minneapolis VA Hospitals. Assistant. Provides security for the NOTICE OF HEARING fee. The audit proposal must be accepted. All who are interested go to the recreation room and café. Responsible In the matter of: R.K., minor received no later than November 8, Contractors may be required to Veterans Offi ce at the Tribe, and see for media check out. Responsible for child, and concerning Nicole Kirk and 2004. Please contact Deb Rumpza Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe submit information detailing their Wayde Trevino or Kevin Farmer. youth sign in/ sign out log. Distributes 12 Veterans Ave. Robert Kirk, parents. at (605) 947-4605 for questions. ability to perform the work specifi c 42-4tc and collects membership applications. P.O. Box 509 To: Nicole Kirk and Robert Kirk. Send proposals to: Enemy Swim to this project. The Owner further Responsible for nightly inventory. Sisseton, S.D. 57262 Take notice that a hearing Day School, 13495 - 446th Avenue, Phone: (605) 698-7484 reserves the right to hold all proposals Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Responsible for disciplinary action Waubay, SD 57273; ATTN Deb FAX: (605) 698-4429 for a period of thirty (30) days after the Job Description and disciplinary reports. Rumpza. date fi xed for the opening thereof. The Job Title: Center Security. Supervisory Responsibilities Enemy Swim Day School adheres ENEMY SWIM Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate reserves Positions Available: 3 Part Time, Directly supervises or provides to all Indian preference policies. the right to reject any or all bids and 20 Hours. security for center members, youth DAY SCHOOL 42-2tc to waive any irregularities. All bidders Department: Youth Teen Center. employees and carries out supervisory must be qualifi ed to bid under the Starting Wage: $7.50/hr. responsibilities in accordance with Family and Child SWO Tribal Veterans Service TERO regulations. Opening Date: October 25, 2004. the organization’s policies and Education Offi ce By order of: Sisseton-Wahpeton Closing Date: November 5, Family Literacy program A non-profit corporation Position Announcement Trading post ads Oyate Offi ce of Construction for Native Americans located near Agency Village, 2004. Continued on Page 18 S.D. Van Drivers (part-time). Components Center Security. Home-base personal visits Services available to victims of (prenatal-age 5) domestic violence & sexual Early Childhood classroom assault: (ages 3-5) Elementary (K-5th grade) *Legal, Medical and Personal Adult Education Advocacy. *GED preparation *Shelter. *Computer training *Transportation to Court & *Employability skills training Emergency Services. *Parenting skills and more! *24-Hour Crisis Line. Enemy Swim Day School *Information and Referrals. Live Entertainment 605-947-4605 or Oct. 29-30 Call: 1-888-825-7738 Howie Gamber Free meals and transportation, (605) 698-4129 Tuesday - Friday o r All services free and available to 1-800-526-1830 anyone within the school district All services are free and boundaries. available to anyone. SWO Fuel, Inc. Commercial – Residential Heating & Air Conditioning LENNOX Quality products Propane – Heating Oil – Diesel Bulk Deliveries Estimates Call 698-3521 or 698-4374 3202 SD Hwy 10 – Sisseton, SD 57262

Business Hours: Monday thru Friday 8-5; Saturday 8-12 noon Students honored to bring Wednesday, October 27, 2004 offices and Special Events. Must obtain an Employee Gaming Thunderbirds to public Trading post ads Responsibilities: 1. To assist in License upon hire. Continued from Page 17 maintaining order for and providing Indian preference will apply. applicable laws. Makes sure center a safe secure atmosphere for Special Starting Wage: 7.00. equipment is being used in an event. 2. Prepares written incident Closing date: October 26, 2004. appropriate and respectable manner. reports. 3. Assist in ensuring that Closing time: 4:00 p.m. Reports all vandalism and make out all assets of the Special Event of the If interested please submit an disciplinary action report. Responsible Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Vietnam application to: Ramona BearHill, for maintaining peace and harmony Veterans Association Pow-Wow Director Human Resources within the center. Responsible for (Veterans Pow-Wow) are protected at Department, Dakota Sioux Casino, inventory log, and damage reports for all times. 4. Monitor all activity on the 16415 Sioux Conifer Road Watertown, the recreation portion of the center. Pow-Wow floor. 5. To take direction SD 57201. Responsible for media check out and from the Security Supervisor(s)in check in. Responsibilities also include charge regarding specific duties as Dakota Sioux Casino appraising performance and recording assigned. Job Announcement points for incentive program; Requirements: 1. High School Position: Restaurant Supervisor. addressing center complaints and diploma or G.E.D equivalent. 2. Able Reports to: Restaurant Manager/ resolving problems. to work irregular hours. Dependable Assistant Restaurant Manager. Qualifications: Must have strong and punctual. 3. Law Enforcement General function: To oversee all customer service skills. Must have Background useful. 4. Security staff in the Restaurant, buffet areas an Alcohol and Drug free Lifestyle. background Useful. 5. Must not have and assists department head with a felony on their record. 6. Must be corrective, remedial actions and daily Must be willing to participate in Stacey Speedis (Yakama Nation), a student at United Tribes Technical College, expresses Professional and Staff development. physically fit and able to lift 40+ lbs. functions. her gratitude for being involved in creating the Thunderbird sculpture in the background. Must complete a background check. 7. Must have valid drivers license. Position requirements: High Equal Opportunity Employer. school diploma or GED equivalent. Seven Arft/Art Marketing students were honored guests October 21 at a dedication program Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate For more information please Able to stand/walk for prolonged for Bismarck’s newest piece of public art that depicts four giant Thunderbirds emerging from Job Description contact Captain Dennis Hopkins at periods. Experience handling a thundercloud. From left, UTTC President David M. Gipp, Art/Art Marketing Director Wayne Job Title: Tutor. (605) 742-0447 or (605) 742-0448 customer/employee relations. Must Pruse, students Gilbert Kills Pretty Enemy III (Standing Rock), Joaquin Andrews (Fort Peck), Positions Available: 1 Part Time, (Voice Mail). Black War Bonnet be able to work any position in Brianne McHugh (Three Affiliated), Todd Trottier (Turtle Mountain), Jamie L. Ducheneaux 15 Hours. Security Firm, P.O. Box 613, 456 emergency situations: cashier, line (Standing Rock), Dustin Black (Spirit Lake), and sculpture contractor Paul Scherr, Bismarck. Department: Youth Teen Center. Abraham Street, Agency Village, cook, etc. Must obtain a Key Gaming The Thunderbirds sculpture was the first of six public art projects commission by the Bismarck Starting Wage: $7.50/hr. South Dakota 57262. License upon hire. Parks and Recreation District for the city’s riverfront trail near the Missouri River. UTTC Indian preference will apply. Opening Date: October 25, 2004. students are to be involved in creating one new project each year. Closing Date: November 5, Dakota Sioux Casino Closing date: November 4, 2004. in Henderson, sites TBA. Begin march on US 169 Jordan area. MN 110/55. Turn North onto MN 2004. Job Announcement Closing time: 4:00 p.m. Day 5: November 11th. Begin Continue on US 169 to Burnsville 13 highway 55 across Mendota Bridge. Tutor. Position: Porter (3) Full Time. If interested please submit an march at 7:30 a.m. in Henderson on exit. Continue along Burnsville 13 Walkers will continue down from Essential duties and Reports to: Porter Manager. application to: Ramona BearHill, MN highway 19 to Henderson Station exit to stoplights at intersections MN the bridge into Fort Snelling State responsibilities include the following: General function: Serves as Director Human Resources Road (gravel road). Continue along highways 13S and 13N. Continue Park concentration camp site. Car Other duties maybe assigned. Works janitorial/housekeeping staff for Department, Dakota Sioux Casino, Henderson Station Road to Scott Co. across the intersection; the march caravans will continue across the under the direction of Manager or in guests and casino operations. 16415 Sioux Conifer Road Watertown, Rd. 5. Continue east on Co Rd. 5 to will stop 1/2 hour before sunset. Mendota Bridge to exit west onto the absence of Manager works under Position requirements: High SD 57201. US highway 169. Continue North on Marchers will be transported to the MN 5. Cars will continue on MN 5, the direction of Assistant Manager/ school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. US 169 to Jordan or 1/2 hour before Shakopee Mdewakanton Community past the airport exit, and exit Post Activities Coordinator, Snack Shop sunset. Marchers will be transported Tiowakan Church sleeping site. Road. At the top of the exit ramp, Coordinator, or Center Administrative Dakota Commemorative to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Meals will be hosted by the Shakopee cars turn left, across the freeway, into Assistant. Assists middle school/high March to begin Nov. 7th Community Tiowakan Church, for Mdewakanton Community. Fort Snelling State Park. school students with homework. The 2004 Dakota sleeping spaces, and breakfast meal the evening meal, and sleeping site, Day 7: November 13th. Marchers For those with internet access, Assist with English, math, science, Commemorative March will begin at the following morning by the Turner and morning meal on Day 6. will leave the Shakopee Community watch for updates to be posted about and social science. Assist students the Lower Sioux Agency Interpretive Hall Society. Day 6: November 12th. at 8:30 a.m. to be transported to the route, meal sites, sleeting sites, with problem sets, papers and other Center, Redwood Falls, Minnesota Day 3: November 9th. Car Marchers will leave the Shakopee MN highway 13. Begin march and events on the march website: subject-related issues. Discuss on November 7th and continue caravans with marchers will leave Community at 7:30 a.m. to be on MN highway 13 Savage area. www.Dakota-march.50megs. difficult concepts and provide new for seven days, concluding with Turner Hall at 7:00 a.m. to 20th St. S transported to US 169/Jordan area. Continue along MN highway 13 to com/ approaches to understanding them. ceremonies at Fort Snelling. and Highway 15/68. Begin march on Listen actively and provide clear All nine South Dakota Tribal Chairmen endorse Here is a detailed schedule MN highway 15/68. Continue on MN explanations. Keep logs of students. (pending): highway 68 toward Mankato until Keep supervisor informed about Daschle for re-election; Leaders urge Native Day 1: November 7th. Begin 1/2 hour before sunset, or to Land of tutoring activities. Promptly address march at 7:00 a.m. on Redwood Memories Park entrance. Marchers voters to support Senate Minority Leader all concerns with supervisor. Co. Rd 2, Lower Sioux Interpretive will be transported to evening meal Leaders of South Dakota’s nine Senate, I have had the opportunity to Tribe. “Senator Daschle listens to Supervisory Responsibilities Center, to 305 St. (gravel road, just site and to sleeping site TBA. Indian tribes formally announced work closely with tribal leaders from our concerns, works with us and gets Directly supervises students in past Wabasha’s Village Site sign) Day 4: November 10th. Car their endorsement of Senate Minority across South Dakota and we will things done for Indians throughout education and resource room. Makes (approximately 2.2 miles). Left caravans with marchers will leave Leader Tom Daschle and urged all continue to work together to improve South Dakota. He’s been there for us sure center equipment is being used turn onto 305 St., continue across site at 7:30 a.m. to Traverse de Sioux South Dakotans to participate and the quality of life for all Indians in and we’ll be there for him on Election in an appropriate and respectable Redwood Co. Rd.11. This gravel Treaty Site on US highway 169 north vote this fall. South Dakota.” Day.” manner. Reports all vandalism and road becomes Redwood Co. Rd. of St. Peter. Begin march on US “I’m honored to receive the “Senator Daschle has been a The nine tribal chairmen make out disciplinary action report. 8. Continue southeast on Co. Rd highway 169 at Treaty Site. Continue endorsement from every tribal tremendous advocate for native endorsing Senator Daschle include: Responsible for maintaining peace 8, across MN highway 4, which is on US highway 169 to MN highway chairman in our great state,” said people,” said President Charles Harold Frazier , Cheyenne River and harmony within the center. Brown Co. 10; Continue on Co. Rd. 93. Continue on MN highway 93 to Senator Daschle. “As a leader in the Colombe of the Rosebud Sioux Sioux Tribe; Duane Big Eagle, Responsible for inventory log, and 10. The march will stop 1/2 hour Henderson. Marchers will be hosted damage reports for the education and before sunset. Walkers will return resource room. Responsibilities also via car caravan to the Lower Sioux include appraising performance and Community Center, meals and recording points for incentive program; sleeping sites TBA. addressing center complaints and Day 2: November 8th. Car resolving problems. caravans with marchers will leave Qualifications: Must have strong the Lower Sioux Community Center customer service skills. Must have at 7:00 a.m. to return to Brown academic competency. Must be Co. Rd. 10. Begin march on Brown computer literate. Must have an Co. Rd. 10 to MN highway 29. Alcohol and Drug free Lifestyle. Turn east on MN highway 29. Turn Must be willing to participate in south on 210th St. (gravel road) to Professional and Staff development. KC Road (gravel road). Continue Must complete a background check. east on KC Road to Broadway (in New Ulm). Continue east on Black War Bonnet Security Broadway to Minnesota Avenue (in Job Description New Ulm). Continue on Minnesota Position: Special Event Security Avenue until 1/2 hour before sunset, Officer. or to Minnesota and 20th St. S. Reports To: Captain/ Lieutenant/ Walkers will be transported via car Sergeant/ Corporal of Security. caravan to Turner Hall (1st South Function: Secures all property and and State Street), where marchers assets for private clientele, business, will be provided an evening meal, Sisseton-Wahpeton Commodity Schedule November 2004

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7 8 Closed; 9 Closed; 10 Closed; 11 Closed 12 Closed; 13 Deliver to Deliver to Deliver to for Veterans Deliver Old Agency Big Coulee Buffalo Lake Day to Lake & Sisseton a.m., Enemy a.m., Veblen Traverse elderly Swim p.m. p.m. a.m., Long Hollow p.m.

14 15 Open 16 Open 17 Open 18 Open 19 Open 20 9-11:45 a.m.; 9-11:45 a.m.; 9-11:45 a.m.; 9-11:45 a.m.; 9-11:45 a.m.; 1-2:45 p.m. 1-2:45 p.m. 1-2:45 p.m. 1-2:45 p.m. 1-2:45 p.m.

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28 29 30 Warehouse closed, offices Warehouse Warehouse open on days commodities closed; closed; are delivered. office open office open “Dudes”bury Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Health Education Program Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Crime TipTip HoHotlinetline Sisseton-Wahpeton Law Enforcement now has a crime tip hotline to report any crimes. If no answer, leave a message and you may remain anonymous. The number is . . . (605) 742-0088

Crow Creek Sioux Tribe; Leonard health care spending for the general I am running because I believe over near the rubble was killed the since. And I will do everything I can as Eller, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe; U.S. population is about $5,000 each in putting country before campaign next morning. And his parents never I do believe past is prologue. President to build on that record. Michael Jandreau, Lower Brule year, per capita spending for IHS contributions. That is a faith so many found out how he was killed, or That’s why I am proud of my record Sadly, few Native Americans Sioux Tribe; John Yellowbird Steele, benefi ciaries is about $1,900 each of us share - an ethic passed down whether he had even been there, never in the Senate on behalf of Native remain in my home state of Oglala Sioux Tribe; Charles Colombe, year. Shockingly, per capita spending from generation to generation. knew he was one of the people who Americans and others in our society Rosebud Sioux Tribe; J.C. Crawford, on health care for federal prisoners is Throughout history, the John Kerry raised the fl ag on Mount Suribachi. who have never gotten a fair shake. Continued on Page 20 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate; Charles approximately $3,800 per year. Still, Native American community has But Ira Hayes, who came back Murphy, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe; every Republican Senator opposed demonstrated that it shared this belief a recognized hero, never forgot his and Madonna Archambeau, Yankton Daschle’s amendment. in the ideals this nation was founded friend and the sacrifi ce he’d made. Sioux Tribe. In his six years in the House on. I learned about that fi rst hand in And lying in his bed one day in “Unlike his opponent, Tom of Representatives, John Thune a place far from home. In Vietnam, Arizona years later, down and out on Daschle has a long record of introduced or co-sponsored nearly I served alongside so many Native his luck, he remembered his friend accomplishment for Indian people,” 430 pieces of legislation. Despite Americans who fought for this nation who had been killed, and he felt a said Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe the ongoing health care crisis in with courage and honor. sense of responsibility and he got up Chairman Harold Frazier. “Even after Indian Country, not one of Thune’s In fact, the percentage of Native out of bed, and hitch hiked across six years in Congress, Mr. Thune bills addressed health care in Native Americans serving in our Armed Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. And simply does not understand how American communities. Forces has been higher than the he went to Harlan Block’s mother tribes and the federal government “The underfunding of the Indian percentage of any other group in Belle and he told her the story. And should work together to improve life Health Service is a national disgrace our society, from the Code Talkers of for the fi rst time she learned that her in Indian Country.” with tremendous consequences for World War II right down to Private son raised that fl ag at Iwo Jima. In the Senate, Daschle has Native people,” said Daschle. “As Lori Piestawa, who was killed serving Ira Hayes didn’t need to do that. fought to improve health care for long as I am in the Senate, I will her country earlier this year in Iraq. But he knew we are tied together in Native Americans, sponsoring an continue to fi ght to provide all native Just last week - in Arizona on a single garment of destiny - and so amendment that would signifi cantly people with the high quality health Veteran’s Day - I met the family of do we. increase funding for the Indian care they deserve.” Ira Hayes. Born on the Pima Indian When I came home from Health Service. While per capita Reservation in Sacaton, Arizona, Vietnam, I went out to the Sota guest editorial – Ira was the son of a poor farming reservations in Arizona and New family. Ira joined the Marine Corps Mexico. I was there to help dedicate Speech before NCAI during World War II and his Tribal a Veterans Chapel - but I wanted to Chief told him to be an honorable Remarks of John Kerry starving.” And as has been the case see life on the reservations fi rst-hand. warrior. Fighting on a small island (Several SWO members have far too often - that plea was ignored. It was the time of Russell Means and in the Pacifi c, he and fi ve other asked that the text of Senator Kerry’s As President, I will work with you to the sieges at Mount Rushmore and at young Americans - slogged their speech before NCAI be published in create an unprecedented partnership Wounded Knee. A nation was being way through Japanese resistance - the Sota. This is another reason why with tribal governments to improve awoken to the devastation that had through withering machine gun fi re, Native people need to vote in the the lives of Native Americans all over been wrought on the lives on Native mortars exploding all around them - November 2nd general election.) America. Americans - and we were being called - they pushed on foot by foot, yard I’m sorry I couldn’t be there with That has been far from the to action. by yard, across the beach and up Mt. you today but a previous commitment case with George W. Bush. He has What I saw there never left me Suribachi - to plant the American kept me away. And I’m sure that forgotten, abolished, turned back - and gave me a passion to redress the fl ag on top of that bloody peak at you’ll appreciate that its time we had on the good work that President wrongs faced by Native Americans. Iwo Jima. Here they were - after 36 a President of the United States who Clinton did to bring justice to Native I saw inadequate housing, children days - 25,000 American casualties - a keeps his commitments. Americans - and I will turn that without real education, men and defi ning moment in America’s heroic Thank you for this opportunity around. women without hope. But I also saw battle against Japan. to pay my respect to all the tribal I’m running for President because, a people committed to a better life The last guy in the line that was leaders there, to the members of the at every turn, George Bush has given and proud of their noble heritage. planting the fl ag in the photograph NCAI, to Tex Hall your accomplished the hardest working Americans a And I have fought alongside you ever president, to Jackie Johnson your Raw Deal. He’s favored tax cuts for great Executive Director and to all the wealthy and special favors for the the other offi cials there. special interests over what’s fair for In 1883 - one hundred twenty working Americans. He’s buckled to years ago - Chief Sitting Bull went lobbyists and the powerful instead of before members of the United States standing up for everyday Americans. Senate and asked them to hear his This Administration’s motto really plea. He said, “I sit here and look should be “no special interest left around me now, and I see my people behind.” Notice to subscribers Please note the expiration date of your subscription to the Sota Iya Ye Yapi. It is found on the right of the fi rst line of your address label. If your label reads 10-04, for example, your subscription expires in October 2004. Subscriptions should be renewed during or prior to the month of expiration in order to ensure uninterrupted service. 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Mitakuyepi: TRIBAL CHAIRMAN concerns. He has always made time for us no matter how short a notice we gave him. Today we are on the last stretch of what is a Now the time has come for us to be there for critically important Senatorial election. him. Senator Tom Daschle is again a candidate for On November 2nd remember to get out and this important position, and the voters in the vote. Call your relatives, call your friends state will be determining who will hold this and acquaintances, and remind them to vote position for the next six years on November for Tom Daschle. 2nd, 2004. I am concerned about having the most We need to support Senator Tom Daschle. He has supportive Senators possible for the future had a relationship with this Tribe that goes of our Tribe and for that reason I encourage back to the time he served as Congressman all Tribal members to support Senator and continues through his term in the United Daschle’s position in this upcoming South States Senate. Senator Daschle has been an Dakota election for the U.S. Senate, and as I advocate for our Tribe, for Indian health, for see it, in the interests of all the Sioux tribes education, and economic development. Time Health Service has told our Tribal members and also the people of South Dakota. would fail me to name all the legislation he of the increasing costs of prescription drugs Historically, as Tribal people, we do not has introduced in behalf of Tribal issues and and how in some instances they will not pay participate in the election process as much as all the worthy causes he has championed in for them because of the escalating costs. With mainstream South Dakotans or mainstream our behalf. Recently, he has made possible Senator Daschle leading the fight for lower America. But we must get out and vote in the Tiospa Zina Tribal School, Enemy Swim priced prescription drugs, this will allow our this Senatorial race. Remember, don’t wait Day School, the new ambulatory health limited health care dollars to go farther in its until election day to contact your friends. care facility, and has led the charge on buying power. Call them today. trust legislation that we support as Indian Senator Tom Daschle has an aggressive plan Exercise your right to vote. This is a wonderful tribes. This election will not only impact to help South Dakota farmers and ranchers opportunity we have to cast our vote for the Senator Daschle’s future, but we could also especially with country of origin labeling candidate of our choice. In some countries lose Senator Daschle’s position as Minority and pro-ethanol legislation. He has also you could be executed for opening supporting Leader. His status as past Majority Leader introduced drought legislation, and bills that a candidate of your choice. Our Tribal and presently Minority Leader has made have supported many major water and road members in the past have fought for our South Dakota a household word in the United projects in the past that benefit all South country and our way of life, which includes States. As Indians and non-Indians alike, all Dakotans. the freedom to vote for the candidate of our of us South Dakotans can be proud of Senator Why do we as Indian people care about what choice. Remember our past veterans, both Daschle. is good for South Dakota’s farmers and living and dead; they paid for our right to As Indian people we hold our treaty rights and ranchers? Because our local farmers and vote and our democratic way of life. sovereignty in the highest regard, and Senator ranchers support our businesses. They buy In another race, I want everyone to vote Daschle has boldly and clearly told the United from our restaurants, and buy snacks, pop, for Stephanie Herseth for the single States Senate that Indian tribes that are treaty and gas at our stores. Last but certainly not Congressional seat in the United States tribes should be held in a position higher least, who rents thousands of acres of land House of Representatives. This is a lady who than Executive Order tribes when it comes from the Tribe for agricultural purposes? The has visited our Reservation on numerous to sovereignty. Senator Daschle has fought local farmers do. When the farmers are doing occasions and has the support of Senator for revised trust legislation that is designed well, they lease land from us and they have Tom Daschle and Senator Tim Johnson. based on tribal concerns and tribal input. money to support our business endeavors. As I conclude, I want to say: We will not stop We must wholeheartedly support Senator Senator Daschle is good for the farmers and campaigning for Senator Tom Daschle until Daschle in this important Senatorial election. is good for us as a Tribe. the last polling place is closed on Tuesday, The successful re-election of Senator Daschle We have a lot of history with Senator Tom November 2nd. The victory is within our assures us of his role as Minority Leader. Daschle. I think he could call on our Tribal grasp and we can make it happen. So, my Senator Daschle is not just good for tribes, Council members by name, and our past fellow Tribal members, do not rest until but is good for all South Dakotans. three or four Chairmen, by name. He knows Senator Tom Daschle is re-elected. Let’s Senator Tom Daschle has supported a strong many of our Tribal members on a first name go out and “Fight a good fight, finish our patients bill of rights, and has been out in front basis. He knows how we respect and hold course, and keep the faith.” on affordable prescription drugs. This helps in esteem our Tribal veterans, because he is Wopida, us as Indian people. We know how the Indian also a veteran. He knows our values and our Sunkatoiciye

Sota guest editorial – inspector general from releasing a Wednesday, October 27, 2004 report to the Congress, in this case a The 9/11 Secret in the CIA’s report requested by Congress.” are many success stories in Indian which often lie on this country’s John Kerry Back Pocket; The agency is None of this should surprise us Country and I want to work with you borders, tribes need to be a partner Continued from Page 19 given the Bush administration’s great all as President so that we can hear in protecting this country and be withholding a damning report determination since 9/11 to resist any Massachusetts, but I have spent my about more of these successes. an active participant in our efforts serious investigation into how the time and energy on issues of concern We need to strengthen the to improve homeland security. That that points at senior officials security of this nation was so easily to you because it is the right thing government-to-government is why today I am announcing that By Robert Scheer of anonymity, release of the report, breached. In Bush’s much ballyhooed to do. I’ve helped the Nipmuk tribes relationship between the federal as President, I will work to ensure (Editor’s note: Published on which represents an exhaustive war on terror, ignorance has been of New England to achieve the government and the tribes. that tribal governments take their Tuesday, October 19, 2004 by the 17-month investigation by an 11- bliss. recognition they need to qualify for I will increase funding for the place alongside state and local Los Angeles Times.) member team within the agency, has The president fought against the federal benefits. I’ve co-sponsored Indian Health Service. In the last two governments to protect the security It is shocking: The Bush been “stalled.” First by acting CIA creation of the Sept. 11 commission, legislation giving tribes the authority years, I’ve seen the health care system of America. This is about common administration is suppressing a CIA Director John McLaughlin and now by for example, agreeing only after to issue school improvement bonds. up close and personal. I’ve lost both sense and it recognizes the important report on 9/11 until after the election, Porter J. Goss, the former Republican enormous political pressure was Legislation giving Native American my parents and had an operation place that tribal governments play in and this one names names. Although House member (and chairman of the applied by a grass-roots movement children dental care under Medicaid myself. I got the care I needed our country. I will fight for specific the report by the inspector general’s Intelligence Committee) who recently led by the families of those slain. and the CHIP program. And the because you pay for great health care legislative changes to assure tribal office of the CIA was completed in was appointed CIA chief by President And then Bush refused to testify Native American Small Business for Senators and Congressmen. As governments have an equal place at June, it has not been made available Bush. to the commission under oath, or on Development Act. President, I’m going to give every the table. And I will create a Native to the congressional intelligence The official stressed that the the record. Instead he deigned only to I want to speak with you about family that health care because your American position in the Department committees that mandated the study report was more blunt and more chat with the commission members, my vision for the future and my family’s health is just as important as of Homeland Security to ensure almost two years ago. specific than the earlier bipartisan with Vice President Dick Cheney comprehensive agenda for Native any politicians in Washington. that tribal governments are fully “It is infuriating that a report reports produced by the Bush- present, in a White House meeting Americans. I am the only candidate I will build roads and more represented. Because this homeland which shows that high-level people appointed Sept. 11 commission and in which commission members were with a comprehensive agenda for housing in tribal communities - belongs to all of us - and all of us were not doing their jobs in a Congress. not allowed to take notes. All in all, Native Americans and I look forward forty percent of homes in tribal must join together to defend it. satisfactory manner before 9/11 is “What all the other reports on strange behavior for a man who seeks to the work we can do together if I communities are overcrowded and That’s the kind of president I being suppressed,” an intelligence 9/11 did not do is point the finger reelection to the top office in the land am elected President of the United need repairs and we need a President will be: the kind of president who official who has read the report at individuals, and give the how and based on his handling of the so-called States. who gets to work on this. will honor this nation’s moral and told me, adding that “the report is what of their responsibility. This war on terror. Its time this nation lived up to the I will stimulate economic financial debts to Native Americans. potentially very embarrassing for the report does that,” said the intelligence In September, the New York obligations of its trust relationship. development and increase loans to Perhaps the greatest contribution administration, because it makes it official. “The report found very senior- Times reported that several family Again and again, Native Americans Native-owned businesses from the that Native American culture has look like they weren’t interested in level officials responsible.” members met with Goss privately are getting the short end of the Small Business Administration. In made to America is the world- terrorism before 9/11, or in holding By law, the only legitimate reason to demand the release of the CIA stick. The life expectancy for Native 1997, there were almost 200,000 view that we must have a sense of people in the government responsible the CIA director has for holding back inspector general’s report. “Three Americans is 17 years shorter than it Native-owned businesses but with stewardship of our air, water, and afterward.” such a report is national security. thousand people were killed on is for other Americans - in large part unemployment sky-high we have a land. We are temporary occupiers of When I asked about the report, Yet neither Goss nor McLaughlin 9/11, and no one has been held because of the poor health care being long way to go. the land, really just passing through, Rep. Jane Harman (D-Venice), has invoked national security as an accountable,” 9/11 widow Kristen provided by a seriously underfunded I will repair and build new BIA and it is our sacred duty to leave it ranking Democratic member of the explanation for not delivering the Breitweiser told the paper. Indian Health Service. Fifty-seven schools and make sure they get the to the next generation in as good a House Intelligence Committee, said report to Congress. The failure to furnish the report percent of Native America fourth resources they need so our children shape as we found it. she and committee Chairman Peter “It surely does not involve to Congress, said Harman, “fuels graders are reading at levels below the can learn. That is a vision which I hope all Hoekstra (R-Mich.) sent a letter 14 issues of national security,” said the the perception that no one is being minimum basic achievement levels. And finally, we need to forge a of us who share and love this blessed days ago asking for it to be delivered. intelligence official. held accountable. It is unacceptable States spend $4,000 to $5,000 per partnership with tribal governments and beautiful land can embrace. And “We believe that the CIA has been “The agency directorate is that we don’t have [the report]; it mile for road maintenance annually on to tackle 21st century threats to this if I am President, it is a vision with told not to distribute the report,” she basically sitting on the report until not only disrespects Congress but it average, but the federal government nation. I recognize that with the which will march forward together said. “We are very concerned.” after the election,” the official disrespects the American people.” spends only $500 per mile for roads vast expanses of lands that Native – linked hand-in-hand. According to the intelligence continued. “No previous director The stonewalling by the Bush in Indian Country. However, there Americans control and manage and official, who spoke to me on condition of CIA has ever tried to stop the administration and the failure of Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Thank You To the following presenters who helped make the 19th PEP class a success: Ron hill, Etta Jo Seaboy. Thank you to Fena RedWing, Effi e Peck for the room arrangement. Thank you to the restaurant staff (Patsy, Connie, Sherry, and all staff) for the EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE, delicious meals and snacks. Special thank you to the families, spouses/signifi cant others for attending the dinner. Special congratulations to all the PEP participants who completed the training; special acknowledgement to Gary while you are in the hospital. -- Joyce and Dr. Dorry

The Sisseton-Wahpeton Vietnam Veterans Association is taking applications Congress to gain release of the report impunity. Unless the public demands mistakenly assuming that his desires for the 2004-2005 Princess. Any interested students 13-17 years of age, who would have, said the intelligence source, “led an accounting, the administration are God’s, as if he knows where God like to apply, may pick up an application at the Lake Traverse Utility Commission the management of the CIA to believe and CIA’s leadership will have won stands on everything from democracy offi ce, located at the Community Center building, Agency Village. it can engage in a cover-up with and the nation will have lost.” in Iraq to capital-gains tax cuts. Completed applications must be submitted no later than October 29, 2004 at As Lincoln noted in his Second 4:30 p.m. Sota guest editorial – Inaugural Address about the Civil Any questions, call Dani Two Stars at 698-4211. War, one can’t speak for God: “The Casualties of Faith Almighty has His own purposes.” Praises signing of the Garrett Lee Smith By Maureen Dowd scheme to turn Iraq into a model Mr. Bush didn’t just ignore Mr. (This op-ed column originally democracy. Robertson’s warning – he ignored his Memorial Act; Legislation would help states, appeared in the October 21st issue of J.F.K. had to fi ght the anti-papist own intelligence experts, who warned the New York Times. It was submitted expectation that his Oval Offi ce before the war that an invasion of Indian Country address youth suicides to the Sota by Jerry Flute.) would take orders from heaven. For Iraq would spur more support for Senator Tom Daschle praised the and behavioral conditions that place demonstrated in South Dakota earlier When I was little, I was very W., it’s a selling point. Some right- political Islam and trigger violent signing of landmark legislation to youth at risk for suicide. this year,” Daschle said. “Within a good at leaps of faith. wing Catholics want John Kerry confl ict, including an insurgency that prevent youth suicide. The bill also would establish a seven-day period this spring, nine A nun would tape up a picture excommunicated, while evangelicals would drive Baathists and terrorists The Garrett Lee Smith Memorial federal Suicide Technical Assistance teenagers attempted suicide on Crow of a snow-covered mountain peak on call the president a messenger of together in a toxic combination. Act, named in honor of the son of Center that would provide guidance Creek. Tragically, one 17-year-old the blackboard and say that the fi rst God. “God’s blessing is on him,” the As Michael Gordon wrote in his Senator Gordon Smith (R-WA) who to state and local grantees in the succeeded in his suicide attempt. child to discern the face of Christ in TV evangelist Pat Robertson says, Times series this week on blind spots suffered from bipolar disorder and implementation of the state strategy, During another one-week period, the melting snow was the holiest. I adding, “It’s the blessing of heaven in the strategy to secure Iraq, the Bush committed suicide last September, establish standards for data collection, there were 22 attempts in this was soon smugly showing the rest of on the emperor.” crew engaged in an astonishing series authorizes funding to states for and collect, evaluate and disseminate community of 2,200 - nearly one the class the “miraculous” outline of Mr. Bush has shown all the of delusions: assuming they could development of a youth suicide data related to the program. percent of the tribal population. We that soulful, bearded face. evangelical voters who didn’t like his begin a withdrawal of troops 60 days prevention and intervention strategy. Colleges, including tribal colleges cannot simply stand by and watch as But I never thought I’d see the daddy that he gets, as Mr. Robertson after taking Baghdad; enabling the Senator Daschle was an original and universities, also could receive these individuals decide that suicide day when leaps of faith would be puts it, “his direction from the insurgency to fl ourish; abolishing the cosponsor of the bipartisan bill. funding to establish or enhance is their only option. This new law national policy, when the fortunes of Lord.” Iraqi military and putting American The legislation includes grant their mental health outreach and marks an important step forward America hung on the possibility of a When Paula Zahn asked the lives at risk; misreading the obvious funding to education systems, treatment centers, and enhance their in addressing this critical issue and miracle. televangelist Tuesday whether Mr. reaction to an American occupation tribal organizations, juvenile justice focus on youth suicide prevention and helping teens cope.” What does it tell you about a Bush, as a Christian, should admit of a Muslim country. systems, local governments, and intervention. The Crow Creek community has president that his grounds for war his mistakes, Mr. Robertson said he’d C.I.A. offi cials were so clueless private, nonprofi t entities engaged Daschle said he was especially been providing activities for at-risk are so weak that the only way he can warned a self-satisfi ed Bush about they wanted to sneak hundreds of in activities focused on mental health concerned about the high incidence youth and established a community justify it is by believing God wants it? Iraq: “The Lord told me it was going small American fl ags into Iraq before outreach and treatment, and suicide of suicides on Indian reservations in task force and peer mentoring effort Or that his only Iraq policy now - as to be (a) a disaster, and (b) messy.” the war started so grateful Iraqis prevention and intervention. State, South Dakota. focused on reducing the number of our troops fi ght a vicious insurgency Mr. Robertson said, “He was could wave them at their liberators. tribal, and local entities may use this “We face a real teen suicide suicides. and the dream of a stable democracy the most self-assured man I ever The agency planned to fi lm that and funding for screening programs for problem in this country, and, falls apart - is a belief in miracles? met.” Paraphrasing Mark Twain, he triumphantly beam it to the Arab youth that identify mental health unfortunately, we have seen this Miracles make the incurious said Mr. Bush was “like a contented world. even more incurious. People who live Christian with four aces. 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(And his facts than faith could have seen that advisers are disciples. That’s why Every Week In the Mail! his troops would be sitting ducks: Condi Rice so willingly puts aside Donald Rumsfeld’s experiment - her national security duties to spread sending in a light, agile force (more the Bush gospel in swing states, and a Vin Diesel vehicle than a smart why Karen Hughes raced to impugn plan for Iraq) - was in direct confl ict Mr. Robertson’s veracity after he with the overwhelming force needed described his chilling encounter with to attempt the neocons’ grandiose W.) W.’s willful blindness comes from Your Vote is Your Voice. Vote for the Democrats on November 2!

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Bill Nibbelink, Treasurer. 207 E. Capitol Ave., Suite 103, Pierre, SD 57501 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 FYI/Health and wellness – Nationwide campaign offers three Wednesday, October 27, 2004 easy steps to prevent infections (Editor’s note: This article comes more than 36,000 people in the and you have a right to know. Happy Belated 94th Birthday from LCDR Robin Charging Hawk, United States each year, according *Pay attention to the care you are Oct. 23rd RN, BSN, Health Information to the CDC. And the common cold receiving. Make sure you’re getting Analyst, Aberdeen Area IHS.) takes its toll as well. The CDC’s the right treatments and medications You’ll always be my #1 Grandpa, the Best With the national shortage National Center for Health Statistics by the right health care professionals. Grandpa in the world! of fl u vaccine now a looming reports that an estimated 62 million Don’t assume anything. reality, the Joint Commission individuals require medical attention *Educate yourself about your And I love you very, very much! on Accreditation of Healthcare or must restrict their work or school diagnosis, the medical tests you are Organizations, in collaboration activity each year because of this undergoing, and your treatment with the American Hospital problem. plan. Love, Association (AHA), Association for “People often do not realize *Ask a trusted family member or Your granddaughter, Rebecca Lynn Professionals in Infection Control the important roles they can play friend to be your advocate. and great-granddaughter Daisy Lynn Herald and Epidemiology (APIC), Centers in preventing the occurrence and *Know what medications for Disease Control and Prevention spread of these sometimes disabling you take and why you take them. Many birthday wishes also from Virginia, Nick (CDC), Infectious Diseases Society infections,” says Dennis S. O’Leary, Medication errors are the most & Winona and many grandchildren of America (IDSA), and Society for M.D., president, Joint Commission. common health care errors. Healthcare Epidemiology of America “Preventing the spread of *Use a hospital, clinic, surgery (SHEA), today urged Americans infection in health care settings center, or other type of health care to take appropriate steps to reduce protects patients and saves lives,” organization that has undergone a the likelihood of becoming ill. The says Denise Cardo, M.D., director, rigorous on-site evaluation against has grown, while the number of adjourning last week. Additional unsafe cribs, as well as other products national campaign to help Americans Division of Health Care Quality established state-of-the-art quality households served has declined,” funding for the program could appear intended for use by children. fi ght the spread of infection in health Promotion, CDC. “Good hand and safety standards, such as that Daschle added. “Last year, the later this fall or early 2005, as the *Janette Fennell, founder and care settings and in the community, hygiene is especially important. We provided by the Joint Commission. program served only about 15 Senate resumes the fi scal year 2005 president of Kids ‘N Cars, a nonprofi t and contain contagious diseases encourage patients to remind their *Participate in all decisions about percent of eligible homes, and that’s appropriations process. organization whose mission is to like the common cold, strep throat caregivers and visitors to clean their your treatment. You are the center of unacceptable. The program exists to South Dakotans interested in assure that no child dies or is injured and infl uenza is being launched hands before touching them.” the health care team. help families in need, and it’s wrong for LIHEAP assistance can apply in a non-traffi c, non-crash motor immediately and coincides with With the support of AHA, The “Speak Up” brochure provides that many families are forced to go by contacting the Offi ce of Energy vehicle-related event. As a result of National Infection Control Week, APIC, CDC, IDSA, and SHEA, the specifi c guidance to prevent the it alone.” Assistance at 1-800-233-8503. her family being entrapped in the October 18-22. Joint Commission is incorporating spread of infection. These brochures The funding announced today Tribal members should contact their trunk of a vehicle, Janelle lobbied The Joint Commission urges this infection control campaign into may be downloaded from the Joint is allocated under the continuing local tribal government to apply for the government to require vehicle Americans to do three easy things its award-winning “Speak UpSM” Commission website. The brochure resolution passed by the Senate before LIHEAP funding. manufacturers to install trunk to limit the spread of respiratory program which urges patients to take may also be obtained by calling Joint releases in new cars. She continues infections in health care settings and active roles in their own health care. Commission Resources Customer North Dakota Conference to use her advocacy skills to improve communities. To this end, information on preventing Service at 877.223.6866, 8 a.m. to 8 vehicle design to make them safer for Clean your hands - Rub hands infection will be provided through the p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. on Injury Prevention and children. vigorously with soap and warm water basic “Speak Up” framework which “Speak Up” brochures on preventing *John Moffat, a former for at least 15 seconds after using urges patients to: errors in care, avoiding wrong site Traffi c Safety Washington State patrol offi cer who the bathroom, taking out the trash, *Speak up if you have questions surgery, and preparing to become a “Preventing Injuries Through An exhibit area will feature was head of the Washington Traffi c changing a diaper, or before handling or concerns, and if you don’t living organ donor also are available. Advocacy” is the theme for this resources, new products and injury- Safety Commission. The state of food. Use of alcohol-based hand understand, ask again. It’s your body conference, to be held November 16- prevention initiatives from a variety Washington has been a leader in sanitizers is an acceptable alternative. Announces more than 17, 2004, at Bismarck, N.D. of local, state and national groups. traffi c safety, with high seat belt use Americans should also not hesitate to This conference will also serve Featured speakers: and strong child passenger safety ask their doctors, nurses, dentists or $10 million in energy as the quarterly meeting of the *Nancy Amidei, of the laws. John currently is an independent other caregivers whether they have Aberdeen Area IHS. University of Washington School of consultant with TZ Advocates. cleaned their hands before rendering assistance funding for Nationally, and in North Dakota, Social Work, where she directs the He will explain how Washington care. It is also important that your many families have used their Civic Engagement Project. A writer, achieved 95 percent seat belt use with hands be clean when caring for a sick personal tragedies to help protect teacher, and advocate, Ms. Amidei a secondary enforcement law. friend or family member at home. low-income families has been involved in social policy from South Dakota families stay protected others from experiencing similar pain Conference Objectives Cover your mouth and nose - To Senator Tom Daschle announced both inside and outside government. from potentially hazardous winter and suffering. They have become By attending this conference, stop the spread of infectious diseases today the availability of $8,453,335 Among her writings are “So You conditions,” Senator Daschle said. advocates for educating people about participants will: through sneezes and coughs, cover to assist low-income families Want To Make A Difference” and a “We’re expecting a severe winter, and injury prevention strategies, on *Explore the scope and magnitude your mouth and nose with a tissue, throughout South Dakota with home play called, “How Ms. Bill Became A with oil prices high and snow already redesign of products to make them of injuries to North Dakotans. your hands, or the crook of your heating costs. The funding is part Law.” falling in the Black Hills, LIHEAP is safer and on establishing policies/ *Learn effective advocacy tools. elbow. Then, remember to wash your of the Low Income Home Energy *Jack Walsh, Executive Director more important than ever.” legislation to protect vulnerable *Learn basic strategies for hands. Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which of the Danny Foundation. The Experts expect natural gas populations. This conference will preventing injuries. Avoid close contact - A fever or helps low-income families meet their Foundation was established as a customers in the Midwest to pay as highlight several speakers whose *Become familiar with potential symptoms of a contagious illness are heating and other energy costs. nonprofi t organization two years after much as 35 percent more in home personal stories changed their lives partners for coordination of injury clear signs to you or your child to stay The $8,453,335 was released 23-month-old Danny Lineweaver’s heating costs this year, depending forever and how they went on to prevention initiatives. at home and away from other people, by the Department of Health and shirt became entangled on the corner on the weather, according to press make a difference in the health and *Gain knowledge of resources for either at work or at school. If you are Human Services and will provide post extension of his crib. Danny reports. Yet LIHEAP remains safety of others. technical support, training and policy sick and go to work or school, you energy cost assistance to low-income suffered permanent brain damage and underfunded. The conference will provide development. place others at risk for getting sick as South Dakotans that will be delivered died when he was 11 years old, after Senator Daschle has led a information on leading causes of Continuing Education well. by the South Dakota Department nine years of diffi cult therapy. The bipartisan coalition of lawmakers injury death in North Dakota. It will Because infl uenza and other of Social Services. An additional Foundation is dedicated to educating N.D. safety conference in calling on the Senate Budget offer practical and useful information respiratory infections are so common, $2,031,139 will go to Indian tribes the public about the dangers of Continued on Page 24 Committee to expand LIHEAP, for participants to take back to their the impact on American lives throughout South Dakota to benefi t insisting that program needs to be communities to continue their work often goes unnoticed. However, tribal members. funded at a minimum of $3 billion in preventing injuries. A session, complications from infl uenza kill “This energy assistance will help annually - the level needed just to “What’s on the Menu” will provide Notice match its 1982 purchasing power. a snapshot of North Dakota specifi c Heipa District Members Happy Belated 1st Birthday, Aden! “Since 1981, the number of injury prevention projects and activities. Heipa District Youth Board Openings households eligible for LIHEAP Heipa District has two (2) openings for our Youth Board. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. and will close at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2004. Candidates Notice 1. Eleanor LaBelle. Old Agency District Members 2. Daniel Robertson. The Regular Old Agency District Meeting is postponed until 3. Mona St. John. Monday, November 1, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. 4. Duane Derby. 5. Angel Wanna. Heipa District NOTICE BIG COULEE DISTRICT MEMBERS Swifty Lube The next District Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 46114 SD Hwy 10 October 28, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. Sisseton, S.D. Love, East of Dakota Connection Mom, Dad, Grandma, Aunties & Uncles (605) 742-0112 NOTICE Notices New shop hours: Happy 1st Birthday Buffalo Lake District Members Monday-Friday Halloween Party 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Louis Saturday 10/30/04 A Halloween Party will be held for District members at Bde Tanka Tioskata on Wednesday, October 27th, from 6-9 10:00 a.m.-4 p.m. p.m. Offering a 10% Discount on all cash purchases Regular District Meeting for all elderly 65 and over, handicapped/disabled The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held on Thursday, and all active duty military personal and their October 28, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. at the District Center. spouses (includes retired and non-active veterans). Buffalo Lake District Family Night Verification required. At Dakota Magic Casino Basic oil changes $15.50 Monday, Nov. 8, 2004 Full service oil changes $20.50 (up to 5 qts.) Happy 23rd Synthetic oils available. Birthday 8:00-10:00 p.m. New and used rims-custom or stock- (cars, pick-ups, Juan 11/2/04 Notice of Eligibility trailers, ATV’s and lawn mowers), new and used tires. District members with outstanding loans, who are not current Love, For more information call Bruce, Terry or Jonnie at on payments, are ineligible for District Days benefi ts. Mommy 742-0112. Wednesday, October 27, 2004

In Loving Memory In Loving Memory Of My Grandson Of My Son Jalen Barse Jalen Barse Who Passed Away Who Passed Away Two Years Ago Two Years Ago October 23, 2002 October 23, 2002

May I go now? Do you think the time is right? May I say goodbye to pain-fi lled days and endless If I could have a lifetime wish, nights? A dream that would come true. I’ve lived my life and done my best, an example I’d pray to God with all my heart tried to be For yesterday and you. So can I take that step beyond and set my spirit A thousand words can’t bring you back. free. I know because I’ve tried. I did not want to go at fi rst, I fought with all my Neither will a thousand tears. might. I know because I’ve cried. But, something seems to draw me to that warm You left behind my broken heart. and loving light. And happy memories too. I want to go I really do, it’s diffi cult to stay. But, I never wanted memories But, still I try as best I can, to live just one more I only wanted you. day To give you time to care for me and share your You will never be forgotten love and fears. I miss you and love you, I know you’re sad and you’re afraid, because I Grandma Mona and Family see your tears. I’ll not be far, I promise you that. You never said I’m leaving In life I loved you dearly In Loving Memory and I hope you’ll always know You never said good-bye In death I love you still That my spirit will be close to you wherever you You were gone before I knew it In my heart you hold a place Of Our Grandpa may go. And only God knew why That no one could ever fill Leonard “Buddy” Wanna Thank you so much for loving me, I love you too. A million times I needed you It broke my heart to lose you Who Passed Away That’s why it’s hard to say goodbye and end this A million times I cried But you didn’t go alone Two Years Ago life with you. So hold me now just one more time and let me For part of me went with you October 25, 2002 hear you say If love alone could have saved you The day God took you home Because you care so much for me you’ll let me You never would have died go today. We miss you! Mom, “Stink,” Dusty, “Sasquatch,” Gummer, Cain, Tyrel, & Your Princess Love you and miss you, Son Daddy Justin and Family Memorial Will Be Held For Marvin “Dink” DeCoteau Nurses Credentialing Center’s Sunday, November 7th Commission on Accreditation. (Watch for time and place next week in the Sota) North Dakota Conference on Injury Prevention and Traffi c Safety. Who should attend? Services for Children Programs; *Public health professionals. and North Dakota Department of In Loving Memory *Child-care providers. Transportation, Drivers License & Of my little sister *Private health professionals Traffi c Safety Division. (clinic/hospital nurses & other staff). For more information, contact Jamie Julane LaFromboise *Social Workers. your IHS offi ce or the Aberdeen Area *Emergency medical personnel. Happy 13th Birthday offi ce. . . . who was born on October 22, 1991 and passed Away *Traffi c safety professionals. March 3, 1992. We feel like we’ve only exited *Safe Communities programs. And now it’s been two years. *Safe Kids coalitions. “Miss you so Much” We don’t know how we lived and breathed *Head Start programs. How could they take a sweet little Girl like you. Without you being here. *Law enforcement personnel. When you were born We know you lived your lifetime *School personnel. You were the sparkle in Mom’s eyes. As short as that it seems to be. *Mental health workers. The glistening in the snow. But the pain in our hearts is still so great. *Public safety personnel. You were everything a sister could ask for. Yet, we know your spirit is free. *Anyone interested in prevention At times we think we hear you. of injuries to North Dakotans. Love & Miss You Lots, The thoughts come to our minds. Sponsors are: North Dakota Jennifer E. Joy Thompson We struggle for the sound of your voice. Department of Health, Injury But, your voice we cannot fi nd. Prevention & Emergency Medical Yet you come to us in many ways So we know you did not die. In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory You want to tell us that you’re close And to please stop asking why. Freeman BlueDog, Jr. Of Faline Barse Our lives on earth seem all too brief I drew a picture of you today and thought of you in every way. Oct. 31, 1946-Oct. 9, 2001 I thought of your laugh and smile and how every moment of Or brief as it seems to me. It’s been three years Your time was worthwhile. But where you are forever Since you were called away. I wish I could talk and hug you again, but that feeling is far away, God calls that eternity. It’s lonely here without you. Your life came to an end. For life hasn’t been the same You are an angel that will never be forgotten, We love and miss you, Grandpa Bud For me since you were called away. Whose life was full of laughter and smiles, you were never Arnold, Jack, Justin, Janessa, Jonita, and Each time I see your picture rotten. Austin You seem to smile and say Oh, Faline, you don’t know how much you are missed. “Don’t worry, we’ll meet again someday.” Every day I look up and blow you a kiss. I have the veterans raise your fl ag N.D. safety conference I love you always and will never stop. Every year at the Fourth of July Pow Wow Continued from Page 23 On my chart of winners you are at the top. Like I told you I would do. The pain inside me hurts so much Faye, CEUs have been requested I will always remember you But even so, God look you away. for EMTs, law enforcement, social Not just on your birthday and holidays I can’t believe all the tears I’ve cried workers, and child care workers. But always . . . These past two years since the day you died. An application has been Sometimes it’s diffi cult. When I come to you in that special place submitted for nursing credits. But I know I have to be strong Greet me with a warm smile Community Health Section, North And do my best to carry on. on your face. Dakota Department of Health is an For those of you who have a special friend, Until then you’ll be in my Approved Provider of continuing Husband, wife, treat them with love and care heart education by CNE-NET, the For you’ll never know the heartache Because the bond between us education division of the North Until they are no longer there. will never part. Dakota Nurses Association, an accredited approver of continuing Always in my heart, Love Always, Xana nursing education by the American Marlene John Thune makes a lot of promises to Native Americans, but his record tells a different story.

You can tell a lot about a man’s promises by looking at what he has done in the past.

John Thune spent 6 years in Congress and cosponsored 429 pieces of legislation. But of 429 bills,

• Thune sponsored zero bills to improve Indian health care.

• He sponsored zero bills for Indian trust reform.

• And he sponsored zero bills to improve Indian housing.

Thune talks a good game but his record tells the real truth.

We Need a Strong Voice for Indian Country in the Senate. Vote Democrat Tom Daschle on November 2.

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VOTE ON ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 2. You can vote on Election 3 Day, November 2 at your local polling place. If you need a ride to the polls on Election Day, call toll-free at 1-866-213-5200.

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Genia girls dancing.

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Photos courtesy of Carolyn Soles NOTICE DISTRICT ELECTION BOARD MEMBERS There will be a meeting for the Reservation Election Board and District Election Board members on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2004, at 5:00 p.m. at the Tribal Elderly Center. RESERVATION ELECTION BOARD SISSETON-WAHPETON OVATE P. O. BOX 509 AGENCY VILLAGE, SD 57262

Affirmation, in the Dakota Language, that the culture of the Dakota Oyate will survive!

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Honor song.

Tom Flute. Candy toss. funding for these initiatives. This year they will receive $500,000 Tracey Lehrke recognized from the SMSC, with $250,000 for two years thereafter. Intertribal The South Dakota Extension honored to present the 2004 New Economic Alliance Chairman Tex Association for Family & Consumer Professional Award to Tracey Lehrke Hall said, “This is great news. ITEA Sciences recognized Roberts County of the South Dakota State University is honored to accept a donation from Extension Educator Tracey Lehrke Cooperative Extension Service. Tracey the Shakopee Nation. We are very as a 2004 New Professional Award is the Extension Educator for Family appreciative and very honored.” Winner. and Consumer Sciences in the Roberts In fiscal year 2004, the SMSC The New Professional Award is County Extension Office in Sisseton, donated $10 million to charitable one of the highest awards presented South Dakota. She serves the North organizations and Indian Tribes. by the association to its members. 5 Field Education Unit including the Over the past several years the SMSC The New Professional Award Counties of Clark, Codington, Deuel, has donated more than $42 million recognizes Family & Consumer Grant, Hamlin and Roberts. to charitable organizations and Sciences Extension Educators for Tracey received the New Indian Tribes. The SMSC utilizes its their leadership abilities, outstanding Professional Award at the 70th annual financial resources from gaming and educational programming and session of the National Extension non-gaming enterprises to pay for personal and professional growth. Association for Family & Consumer all of the internal infrastructure of The South Dakota Association Sciences in Nashville, Tennessee, the Tribe, including but not limited for Family & Consumer Sciences is October 3-6, 2004. to housing, roads, water and sewer systems, and essential services to its tribal members in education, health, and welfare. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, a federally Visit Sota on the web recognized Indian Tribe in Minnesota is the owner and operator of Mystic http://www.earthskyweb.com/ Lake Casino Hotel, Playworks, Dakotah! Sport and Fitness, and sota.html other enterprises on the reservation south of the Twin Cities.

Nettie Crawford in the fryin’ pan toss competition! Sota Subscription Order Form SMSC supports tribal I would like to subscribe to the Sota Iya Ye Yapi. economic development Enclosed is $______for ____ years(2). The Shakopee Mdewakanton including office equipment, cameras, years to help create over 200,000 (Annual subscription rate is $36 for enrolled members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Community has announced staff, delivery vans, telephones, and new sustainable jobs on impoverished Oyate living in South Dakota and in Minnesota and North Dakota counties on and three donations totaling nearly printing presses. Indian Reservations, Alaska Native adjoining the Lake Traverse Reservation; $46 for all others living in the United $1.5 million to support economic The Santee Sioux Tribe will Villages, and Native Hawaiian States; and $92 for foreign subscribers.) development in Indian country. The receive $85,000 for operating Homelands. ITEA’s primary tool for Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in South expenses and audit resolution for creating reservation jobs is to create Dakota will receive $350,000, the the Nebraska Indian Community multi-tribal companies that obtain Name ______. Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska will College. The Santee Sioux Tribe has large contracts and then channel receive $85,000, and the Intertribal received approximately $1 million a the work to tribal and Indian- Mailing Address ______Economic Alliance of Washington, year for economic development for the owned businesses on reservations D.C., will receive $1 million. past several years from the SMSC. In with high unemployment. ITEA The SMSC economic development 2004 the Santee Sioux Tribe received has created companies in forest City ______State ____ Zip ______grant to the Flandreau Santee Sioux funding for their new venture, the restoration, natural beef and food Please mail this subscription form (or a photocopy) to: Nation for $350,000 will afford Shop EZ gas station and convenience products, manufacturing, and Sota Iya Ye Yapi upgrades and development of a store in South Yankton. energy construction among others. P.O. Box 628 printing plant for the Dakota Journal The Intertribal Economic Alliance It is also creating a venture capital Agency Village, SD 57262-0628 and Lakota Journal newspapers, will receive $1 million over three company to provide debt and equity Candlelight Vigil Saturday Night 8 p.m.

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Host Drums Wahpekute Dakota Nation

Invited Drums Elk’s Whistle Northern Wind Midnight Express Eagle Mountain Dakota Hotaine

Honoring (all are not pictured at this honoring ceremony for the 147th): Darrick RedWing, Tom Drum, Chris Redday, DeWayne Boyd, Lorrena Alameda, Wayne LaBelle, Daniel Neilan, Eric Peters, Joe Williams, Jr., Jon Young, Shenandoah Ellis-Ulmer, and Shannon Cook. Not responsible for accidents, lost articles, or lack of funds. Alcohol- and Drug-Free. Security provided. RV Space and Services available.

Wednesday, October 27, 2004