Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 47, Number 17 • Saturday, August 10, 2019 153rd Annual Homecoming Celebration Bago Bits… "Honoring for All Women Veterans"
Winnebago artist, Henry Payer, explains the Chief Little Priest painting he created for the Veteran's Building honoring. He explained how he wanted the painting to portray the time of Chief Little Priest and the Company A Scouts.
On Saturday afternoon, the Winnebago veteran's held a special honoring for all women veterans that were in attendance at this years celebration. All the women veterans were gifted with a blanket along with a honor song to commemorate their sacrifi ces in the armed forces. The new mystery building currently under construction east of the Woodland Trails building, is going to be a second structure for livework apartment units. The other livework units are located Congratulations to The New Winnebago Royalty! above the Sweet Water Cafe.
Well the maintance undergoing between the WTWC and the Reformed Church has now crossed under the main highway and is across the street. The WTWC is functioning with one vehicle entrance only.
The Neola Walker building is almost near completion. Not sure how many offi ces it will hold but it appears to be bigger than the original building before.
Newly crowned 2019/2020 Jr. Miss Winnebago Nebraska - Ava Levering and Sr. Miss Winnebago Nebraska - Maddy Cleveland.
Indianz.com… More 2020 presidential candidates line up for historic Native issues forum Newly placed Tribal Council member, Brian Chamberlain, gets down to business in his fi rst meeting with the rest to advancing Native causes. He lived in when she released the results of a DNA of the Tribal Council last week. Sioux City, Iowa, a community with a test which she said proved her claim of thriving urban Indian population and having Native ancestry. one near the homelands and reserva- During the organization's winter tions of several tribes. conference this year, NCAI President The forum is the fi rst of 2020 presi- Jefferson Keel applauded the Cherokee dential cycle to focus on Indian issues Nation for the way it responded to War- and it's the fi rst of its kind in more ren's assertions. "We’ve actually had a than a decade Besides the LaMere con- discussion and dialog about what tribal nection, there's a reason it's being held citizenship really is," he said. in Iowa, one of the most critical early While Warren did not address NCAI voting states. during the session -- instead choosing The Frank LaMere Native American “Via media outlets and streaming to participate in a private gathering The Winnebago Comprehensive Health- live video, candidates will speak to all hosted by Native women -- Keel offered care Systems & Twelve Clans Unity Hos- Presidential Forum continues to grow of Indian Country,” said O.J. Semans, a praise for the presidential hopeful. "I pital held a one year anniversary celebra- as more Democratic candidates reach citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe who tion on July 24th. Grace Snowball Earth out to Native voters early in the 2020 believe she’s a great champion for In- from the Winnebago Alcohol Program also election cycle. co-directs Four Directions, a primary dian Country," he said. provided education about the HoChunk Elizabeth Warren, the U.S. Senator organizer of the August 19-20 forum. "I admire her for what she’s done," Applique Dance and there was a group of from Massachusetts, and Amy Klobu- “We know candidates will be in Iowa added Keel, who is stepping down as young ladies who helped demonstrate the char, the U.S. Senator from Minnesota, for the State Fair just before our forum lieutenant governor of the Chickasaw style of dance for those in the audience. are the latest to join the event, organiz- or at the Iowa AFL-CIO state conven- Nation, a tribe based in Warren's home ers revealed on Monday. They will ad- tion the day after the forum," Semans state of Oklahoma, after serving in the dress issues of importance to the fi rst added in reference to two events that post for more than 20 years. Americans alongside the previously typically attract several Democratic Warren has since won an endorse- announced participants: Bernie Sand- hopefuls. ment from a prominent fi gure in tribal ers, the U.S. Senator from Vermont, Elizabeth Warren's potential par- circles. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mex- author Marianne Williamson; Steve ticipation in the Frank LaMere Native ico), one of the fi rst two Native women Bullock, the governor of Montana, Ju- American Presidential Forum was the in Congress, called her a "great partner lián Castro, a former Secretary of Hous- subject of signifi cant speculation on so- for Indian Country." ing and Urban Development; and John cial media after Indianz.Com reported "She has made it a priority to ad- Delaney, a former U.S. Congressman that she agreed to appear at a series dress some of the most challenging from Maryland. of roundtables with tribal leaders last issues facing working families, includ- Additionally, independent candi- week in Detroit, Michigan, during the ing an economy that works for every- date Mark Charles, a citizen of the Na- Democratic National Committee de- one, student loan debt, and the crisis vajo Nation, will be attending the forum, bates. Though she was enthusiastically of missing and murdered Indigenous named in honor of the late Frank La- received by the National Congress of Mere, a prominent activist who passed American Indians in early 2018, her campaign stumbled later in the fall I'm sure all the little Winnebago kids had away in June after dedicating his life lots of fun at the Pre-Powwow Kickball Tournamet. The tournament was hosted by the Education department. Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2— Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, August 10, 2019 BAGO NEWS
Hō cąk Corner Wāgax haja Wagigųs (wah-gahx hah-jah) (wah-ghee-goos) Student Teacher Wak'į Wagaxajoci (wahk'-ee) (wah-gah-xah-joh-chee) Next WIN News Deadline: Backpack School August 19th Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, August 10, 2019 — Page 3 WINNEBAGO NEWS
Winnebago Tribe among few Nebraska Media Advisory: National Congress of American hemp producers included in Indians to Co-host First-Ever Presidential 2019 pilot program Candidate Forum Focused on Native American Concerns A farming business owned by the braska joins many Midwestern states Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska’s eco- aligning with federal law. nomic development corporation has Ho-Chunk Farms planted the week WASHINGTON, D.C. | The political parties were extended begun growing hemp on the reservation of Aug. 5. The company’s participation National Congress of American invitations to participate in this as part of a research pilot program. is on behalf of the Winnebago Tribe of Indians (NCAI) is proud to partner event. Discussions continue with Ho-Chunk Farms is among 10 ap- Nebraska and includes working with the with the Four Directions organi- several other campaigns and ad- plicants granted a Nebraska license Ag Extension Program at Little Priest zation to co-host the fi rst-ever ditional candidates are expected to start hemp farming in 2019. The Tribal College. presidential candidate forum fo- to confi rm attendance. state received 176 applications after This state pilot program will help the cused entirely on the concerns of Gov. Pete Ricketts signed the Nebraska Winnebago Tribe and its entities scale Native People. The Frank LaMere For more information about Hemp Farming Act (LB657) into law up production next year by learning Native American Presidential Fo- the event and the press creden- May 30. about local soil types, seeds and grow- rum is scheduled for August 19 tialing process, please contact “This is a young industry with a ing conditions. Ho-Chunk Farms will lot of potential,” said Aaron LaPointe, also be able to learn more about hemp and 20, 2019, at the Orpheum Four Directions Communi- business manager of Ho-Chunk Farms. processing and marketing. Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa. cations Director Matt Samp “The 2019 season will be very small Industrial hemp was legalized in the at matt@fourdirectionsvote. scale at 5.5 acres total. The data we 2018 U.S. farm bill. That farm bill also At this non-partisan forum, com
Thanks! Louis “Kunu man” Francis Mallory
Cauley. Honorary Casketbearers will be Daniel Ricehill Jr., Joseph Bigbear, Donald Deal, Jimmy Grant Sr., Tom Lonewolf, Laramie Wolf, Bill Mallory, In Loving Memory... Todd Blackdeer, Thunder Walker, Rod- ney McCauley, Robert McCauley, and all softball teammates. Louis spent most of his life in Win- David Norman Sheridan Sr. nebago. He enjoyed sports of all types and he was an exceptional athlete. He ters, Ramona Sheridan, Lisa Sheri- enjoyed being around his teammates Winnebago, Neb. dan, Michelle Sheridan and Nicole and was close with them. He worked David Norman Sheridan Sr., 80, of Lonewolf and two sons, David Sheri- many years in different capacities at Winnebago, entered into rest on Aug. dan Jr. and Darren Whitewater, all the Winnebago Youth Center and Youth 1, 2019, surrounded by family and of Winnebago. David was employed Shelter. friends at his residence. for 20 years at Winnavegas Casino Louis is survived by his four chil- Services will be 2 p.m. today at the in Sloan, Iowa, as a housekeeping dren, Brooke Thomas, Tyronn Mal- HoChunk Center in Winnebago. supervisor and later, as a buffet host lory, Jade Harden, and Holly Petit of David was born to the late Henry in the Food & Beverage Department. Seargant Bluff; his signifi cant other, Sheridan and mother, Ramona Chief He truly enjoyed his sports and Francine Cayou of Macy, NE; sisters, on May 20, 1939, in Winnebago. He was a devoted fan of the Nebraska Louis “Kunu man” Francis Mallory, Martha Buchanan, Lou Ann Mallory, attended the Winnebago Public school Cornhuskers and Boston Celtics. He Jr., Jap Jikere ga, Bear Clan passed Verna Blackdeer of Baraboo, Wiscon- and later, Flandreau Indian School, also really enjoyed singing and just away on July 18th, 2019 in South Sioux sin, Christine West, and Katherine where he graduated. He received an spending time with family. City, NE at the age of 57. Kunu man LaRose; brothers Ronald Whitebear, associate of arts degree from the Ne- He is survived by his fi ve children; was born on January, 27th, 1962 in James Price Senior, and Greg Hottovy braska Community College. and one sister, Alice Wesley of Kansas Winnebago, NE. of Lincoln, NE; grandsons Kai Francis He was an active member of Jesus City, Mo. Services will be at 2:00pm on Mon- Thomas and Kaven Harden, and many Our Savior Lutheran Church, where He was preceded in death by his day, July 22nd at the Ho Chunk Center nieces and nephews who loved him he was recently confi rmed. He was late father, Henry Sheridan; his in Winnebago. Visitation will begin on dearly and all of whom he cherished. united in marriage to Gloria Whitewa- mother, Ramona Chief; brothers, Saturday, July 20th, 2019. Clint Free He was preceded in death by his ter on April 23, 1970. Their union was John and Joseph Sheridan; and a will be in charge of services. Casket- parents Louis Francis Mallory Sr. and blessed by fi ve children, four daugh- sister, Anna Baker. bearers will be Lee Otis LaRose, Nakia Elouise Whitebear Mallory; sisters Mallory, Trevor Wilkie, Roger White- Sharon RoanEagle, Mary Armell Blue, bear, James Price, Jr., Micah Miller, and grandson, Huc a nap (Bear hand) Luther Whitewater, and Curtis Mc- Mallory.
The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on August 24, 2019. DEADLINE for this issue will be August 19, 2019.
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sons why Semans and other partners Indianz.com… are hosting the Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum. He said REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HVAC women," Haaland said of Warren, who panels of tribal leaders and Native has been a co-sponsor of legislation Repairs for Pressurized Rooms FY-19 youth will be asking the participants like Savanna's Act, a bill named in about their stances and records on I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND Contractor will provide red-line honor of Savanna Greywind, a Spirit these critical issues. The Winnebago Comprehensive drawings to the WCHS Project Offi cer Lake Nationwoman who went missing “We’re working to ensure the next Healthcare System (WCHS) is currently at the completion of task order. and was murdered in 2017. president of the United States under- accepting proposals for implementation The Contractor shall restore all Amy Klobuchar is also a supporter stands and is committed to address- of a project to repair HVAC defi ciencies areas disturbed by construction, both of the measure, which requires the ing the issue of violence against Native in pressurized rooms identifi ed during interior and exterior, to condition at federal government to account for American women," said Semans. In inspection of the Twelve Clans Unity least equal to that existing prior to the numbers of missing and mur- addition to Four Directions, the Na- Hospital in Winnebago, NE. construction. Contract shall take dered American Indians and Alaska tive Organizers Alliance is serving as The purpose of this request is to necessary precautions to minimize any Natives the fi rst time. She has served host of the forum. solicit proposals from various candi- dust, dirt, or tracking throughout the in the U.S. Senate since 2007 and Lynnette Grey Bull, a citizen of the date organizations, conduct a fair and health center during the construction pushed for inclusion of the land- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, agreed extensive evaluation based on criteria process, and shall be responsible for mark tribal jurisdiction provisions in with the need to advance issues facing listed herein, and select the candidate any required clean-up or damage re- the 2013 version of the Violence Native women. She serves as senior who best represents the direction that lated to the construction activity. The Against Women Act. vice president of the Global Indig- WCHS wishes to go. Contractor shall dispose of all excess “We stood up for tribal enous Council, one of several co-hosts Winnebago Comprehensive Health- construction materials and rubbish in rights,” Klobuchar said at the U.S. of the forum. care System is a tribally managed an EPA-approved landfi ll. Capitol in May, citing the pressure "The MMIW issue is older than healthcare organization operated under Technical drawings are available for Indian Country placed on Congress America, but 243 years after the colo- compact with the US Federal Govern- estimating and execution of the con- six years ago in order to address high nists’ Declaration of Independence ment based upon Title V of the Indian struction. The Contractor is encour- rates of victimizationin tribal com- we’re still waiting for the United States Self Determination and Education As- aged to contact the Contracting Offi cer munities. Government to address the epidemic," sistance Act. (CO), or designee, to arrange a visit to In 2017, Klobuchar cited tribal said Grey Bull. "Recently, our leg- II. PROPOSAL GUIDELINES determine the nature and extent of the sovereignty in refusing to support islative recommendations received This Request for Proposal represents required construction. Submittals will the nomination of Jeff Sessionsto bipartisan support from prominent the requirements for an open and be required for all tasks marked below be President Donald Trump's Attor- members of the House and Senate, competitive process. Proposals will be with an (*). ney General. When he served in the yet we are still waiting for meaningful accepted until 4:30 PM on 17 August IV. CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE Senate, he opposed the jurisdiction legislation to be passed. 2019. Any proposals received after this REQUIREMENTS provisions of VAWA and he refused The Global Indigenous Council was date and time will be returned to the All organizations submitting a pro- to say whether he'd enforce them as created by the Great Plains Tribal sender. All proposals must be signed posal must have completed previous head of the Department of Justice. Chairman’s Association, another co- by an offi cial agent or representative of projects in a Healthcare Setting within "I've had so many tribes in my state host of the forum. Fellow co-hosts in- the company submitting the proposal. the last 3 years; includes experience that have had trouble getting anyone clude the National Congress of Ameri- If the organization submitting a with the Infection Control and Safety to prosecute their cases, and we sim- can Indians, the Rocky Mountain proposal must outsource or contract Risk Assessment Process and ICRA ply allowed for dual jurisdiction when Tribal Leaders Council, the Native any work to meet the requirements Levels 1-4 used for dust management someone committed an act of violence American Rights Fund, the Coalition contained herein, this must be clearly in a healthcare setting. that wasn't a member of the tribe," of Large Tribes, the Midwest Alliance stated in the proposal. Additionally, all V. SUMMARY OF WORK Klobuchar said. "That didn't make of Sovereign Tribes and the United costs included in proposals must be all- The work covered under this Sum- sense to me." South and Eastern Tribes. inclusive to include any outsourced or mary includes all design, labor, tools More recently, she opposed the The Coushatta Tribe, based in contracted work. Any proposals which and materials required to complete the nomination of Eric Miller, one of Louisiana, will be the "Lead Premier" call for outsourcing or contracting work task item(s) listed below: Trump's judicial nomineesbecause sponsor for the event while the NDN must include a name and description Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing: he has repeatedly worked for clients Collective has joined as "Lead Un- of the organizations being contracted. _ Install mechanical pressure who have tried to undermine Indian derwriting" sponsor. Tom Rodgers, All costs must be itemized to include indicators in room D156, as well as the rights. Despite the concerns, he was a citizen of the Blackfeet Nation an explanation of all fees and costs. Isolation Rooms (AIIRs) specifi ed in the confi rmed to a seat on the 9th Circuit and founder of the Carlyle Consult- Contract terms and conditions will full work statement. Court of Appeals, which hears cases ing fi rm, has joined as "Lead Stage" be negotiated upon selection of the win- _ Install new exhaust system for affecting hundreds of tribal govern- sponsor. ning bidder for this RFP. All contractual rooms within Radiology, Laboratory, ments in several Western states and Mark Trahant, a citizen of the terms and conditions will be subject to and Physical Therapy; in Alaska. Shoshone-Bannock Tribes who serves review by WCHS legal department and the new system will be labeled as “I believe we need judges, particu- as the editor of Indian Country Today, will include scope, budget, schedule, EXF-15 larly on the 9th Circuit that respect is scheduled to moderate the forum at and other necessary items pertaining _ Modify existing ductwork as the history and contribution of tribal the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City. to the project. noted in the full work statement. nations, not one that seeks to under- Tickets can be purchased online for III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS _ Balance HVAC in each room as mine their sovereign status," Klobu- a nominal fee. All work taking place under this RFP indicated in the full work statement; char said in February. For this and more stories from around must comply with the 2012 NFPA Life requirements are based The #MMIW crisis and safety for Indian Country visit us at www.indianz. Safety Code, and the 2014 FGI Guide- on the room being in the “occupied” Native women are some of the rea- com lines for Design and Construction of or “in-use” mode. This consists of ap- Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities, proximately seventeen (17) pressurized and other regulatory requirements as rooms. listed in References section. The con- The full Statement of work contains tractor will ensure the normal business the specifi cations and list of rooms operations are not affected with mini- which are a part of this project. Con- mal interruptions during construc- tact the Project Offi cer for a copy of the tion. Contractor must comply with all Statement of Work prior to submis- Federal, State, and Local regulations. sion of any proposal or bid. Any bids The Contractor is advised to confer with received that are not based upon the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska regarding any Tribal taxes/permit required in full statement of work will be rejected. conjunction with this work. For questions and further information Contractor will be required to secure please contact: an Infection Control Construction Per- Project Offi cer: mit from the hospital Infection Control Paul McCarty Environment of Care Offi cer, and ensure the costs of those Director Winnebago Comprehensive precautions are included in the award Healthcare System 402-878-3601 price. Following award of the Task [email protected] Order, a preconstruction conference or Contracting Offi cer: will be held at the Twelve Clans Unity Brenda Conway Contracting Special- Hospital, and the Hospital Safety Of- ist Winnebago Comprehensive Health- fi cer will issue any additional permit requirements for working within the care System 402-878-3684 hospital. [email protected]
NEWS RELEASE The Circle of Nations-Wahpeton Indian School is currently accepting student enrollment applications for students in grades four through eight for the 2019-2020 school year.
The Circle of Nations-Wahpeton Indian School is an off-reservation board- ing school serving Native American students in grades four through eight. CNS is located in southeastern North Dakota in the city of Wahpeton. The school’s mission and purpose are refl ected in the vision statement: “Spirit of Youth Empowered.” The mission of CNS is to build academic achieve- ment and foster healthy development of the whole child in a multicultural environment.
To be eligible to attend CNS, the student must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe (must provide certifi cation of degree of Indian blood) OR be able to prove one-quarter Indian blood quantum with support- ing documentation.
Along with the student enrollment application, additional requirements include: current physical examination, up-to-date immunization record, copy of birth certifi cate, copy of social security card, copy of current school records/IEP, and insurance/medical assistance information. If applicable, please include custody order, counseling information, and juvenile court history. Incomplete applications will take longer to process.
For CNS travel planning purposes, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit COMPLETE applications by Monday, August 5, 2019. Applica- tions received after August 5, 2019 may not be processed before the school start date.
School begins on Monday, August 26, 2019; the travel date has been set for Sunday, August 25, 2019. Additional school information and the travel schedule will be provided upon acceptance.
For more information or student enrollment applications, please contact the CNS Admissions Offi ce at 701-642-3796, ext. 222 or go to the CNS web- site www.circleofnations.org and go to the “Admissions” tab. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, August 10, 2019 — Page 5 BAGO NEWS
“Help us, as this 110 year old building has their well-being and not worry about the next fl ood in the basement.” exceeded it’s use” – Roland Warner Winnebago Tribal Treasurer
The Halfway House fundraising com- mittee is requesting donations to help meet the construction costs to replace the Chee-Woy-NaZhee “House of Hope”, also known as the Halfway House. As our Tribal Chairman, Frank White stated, “Together we can make a better future for the next generation.” Our goal is to provide a safe environ- ment for Native Americans recovering from alcohol and drug addiction so that they can be productive and positive role models in the Winnebago community or their home community. To make that possible the project will be constructing a 10 bed-residential rehabilitation and alcohol and drug counseling facility for recovering alcohol and drug addicted Native Americans on the Winnebago Reservation. The current facility is over 110 years old and has severe foundational issues. It has served the community well, but it is time for the current building to be replaced.
HISTORY - The 110 year old former church building was donated to the Tribe over 40 years ago. Beginning in the in the 1970s the Winnebago Tribe began to address public intoxication. Starting fi rst as the IHS detoxifi cation program at Winnebago Indian Health Service. A few years later based on previous A&E Preliminary renderings of the new facility are shown above. successes, two local ecumenical institu- YOUR HELP WILL ASSIST – tions donated buildings to support the Ensure that reentry support services are accessible to Native Americans who need for a residential halfway house, have been court ordered to obtain alcohol and/or drug treatment. and a counseling center. This effort Razing the current 110 year old facility and replacing it with a modular/pre- has been effective ad public intoxica- fabricated residential facility and a counseling center in the foundational space. tion has nearly been eliminated in the Residential services will accommodate up to fi ve men and fi ve women at any community. given time. Following in the 1990s the Tribe Peer support and group meetings will be available in the residential setting of pursued with HIS construction of a re- the facility. gional HIS drug dependency treatment Lower foundational area will provide offi ce space for up to seven counseling facility. The facility now provides 6-week staff, and meeting space for individual, small, and large group counseling sessions. treatments for up to 12 individuals on Supervised physical activities will be made available to both residents of the a regular basis. halfway house and counseling clients on the lower foundational area. NEED – Native Americans are 1.3 times more likely to be diagnosed with Alcohol Services once the facility is complete d will include seeking employment, and Use Disorder than the average American. Our existing services are in jeopardy accessing GED and /or career education. due to structural issues of aging facilities. The current buildings are not handi- You can help through a personal donation. If a $100 donation were made in capped accessible for residential and counseling. Alcohol counseling services and honor of each of the 5,287 tribal members over the next six months TOGETHER halfway house are currently not in the same facility to effi ciently service clients. WE COULD RAISE $528,700! That would put us at 85.6% of our project support SERVES - The Halfway House serves Winnebago tribal members and Native goal. Your donation will also enable us to demonstrate local support needed to Americans from several other tribes primarily from the Great Plains Region. Upon garner donations from outside funding organizations. leaving Indian Health Service (HIS) Drug Dependency Unity (DDU) individuals Donations should be made payable to HoChunk Community Development Corpo- often have no place to go and are in need of housing and support to assist the ration – Halfway House Project and mailed to: HoChunk Community Development completing their court-ordered rehabilitation. Others who voluntarily seek to over- Corporation 509 HoChunk Plaza North, Winnebago, NE 68071. HCCDC is serving come alcohol or drug addiction receive housing and support to assist them with rehabilitation. The Winnebago Alcohol Program also provides support through AA as the non-profi t cooperative partner on the project to ensure your contribution can and NA as well as looking to starting support services for Co-Dependency groups. be considered tax deductible. For more information contact Joy Johnson, Director of Roland Warner, Tribal Council Treasurer noted, “This building has to be replaced. Planning and Development Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, P.O. Box 687, Winnebago, It is standing on its last legs. Those who need to be healed need to concentrate on NE 68071, 402-878-2272; [email protected] Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, August 10, 2019 WINNEBAGO NEWS
WEEKLY UPDATE 8.2.19 PUBLIC NOTICE OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT (OPPD) NOTICE TO PERFORM TRANS- Fair Fun! I had a great time for everybody and we wish things MISSION LINE MAINTENANCE ON WINNEBAGO/OMAHA TRIBE ALLOTMENTS visiting with folks and enjoying moved more quickly, we also rec- SEPTEMBER 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 2019 the energetic atmosphere at the ognize the widespread damage Dakota/Thurston County Fair to infrastructure throughout the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is committed to maintaining the safe this past weekend. From the But- state. We fi nally received a status and reliable operation of the electric transmission system, with minimal impact terfl y Encounter to the free rodeo and funding update from NDOT to the environment. Federal, regional and electric industry regulations and and Equine Parade, from sack that I’d like to share with you: standards require continuous maintenance and inspections of high-voltage races, cake eating and Nail driv- HWY 94 East of Pender Project overhead transmission lines. ing contests to the Battle of the Status: The contractor, Valley Bands, the fair offered a whole lot Corp, has notice to proceed and OPPD and its partnered contractors will be accessing transmission line right- of something for everybody. For will begin the process of excava- of-way to perform maintenance work including inspecting and treating structures and foundations. As a result of inspections, various repairs may be necessary. me, it was a packed weekend, as I tion following utility location. Work is scheduled for September 2019 to December 2019. ran between two fairs, with grand- Tribal monitoring has not im- kids participating in the Dakota/ pacted the schedule of the project Thurston County and the Dodge as of August 2, 2019. County Fairs. There’s no substi- tute for the looks of excitement on The Nebraska Department of the kids’ faces as they show their Transportation (NDOT) does have projects and receive those coveted a six percent TERO tax agree- ribbons. I was impressed by the ment with the Omaha Tribe and hard work and amazing talent on is currently negotiating a Tribal display throughout the entries. As Monitoring Agreement for the HWY always, I enjoyed attending and ap- 94 bridge and river bank repairs preciate that the communities go as the Omaha tribe has requested all out to provide a fun, welcoming tribal monitoring on the project.. atmosphere and a quality line-up The project is a result of the of entry categories and activities. March 2019 fl ooding which means Most of all, I appreciate the com- it is covered by a Governor’s munity commitment to provide Emergency Declaration, as well an opportunity for neighbors to as a Federal Major Disaster Dec- connect over good food and great laration. The severity of the event fun. I’m already looking forward allows the NDOT to expedite the to next year! procurement and construction In other news, the Tax Rate Re- process to restore essential traf- view Committee had its required fi c. This means that the typical meeting this month to determine construction process, to include whether the sales and income the National Environmental Policy tax rates in Nebraska should be Act (NEPA) process, is adjusted to changed. The Legislative Fiscal allow mobility to be reestablished Offi ce presented a report to the as quickly as possible. committee. No action was taken. To summarize the report, Gen- For repair work on the estimated Questions? Please contact us OPPD Land Management at (402) 636-3062 or eral Fund receipts for Fiscal Year $156M in damages to the federal- email us at [email protected]. (FY) 2018-19 were $131.4 million aid eligible transportation system, above the April forecast. By law, initial fi nancial responsibility falls the additional revenues will be upon the NDOT with the Federal transferred to the State’s “Rainy Highway Administration reim- Day Fund” (Cash Reserves). The bursing NDOT after the repairs are adjusted revenue receipts for FY compete. Reimbursement rates 2018-19 rose 8.7%, compared are dependent on if work is tempo- to the forecasted 5.7% increase. rary (100% federal) or permanent However, the actual increase from (80% federal and 20% state). For the prior year is 7.2% (rather than roads off the federal-aid system 8.7%). The difference is due to the fi nancial responsibility falls Masthead Scene adjustments such as a shift of in- to the local entity and the Federal On the hottest day of the Powwow, all the powwow princesses rep- come tax revenue from FY 2019 to Emergency Management Agency. resenting at this years Annual Celebration, were proudly waving at the 2020 due to delayed fi lings related audience as they walking through the arena, during grand entry on to fl ooding. How the FY 2018-19 Please visit NDOT’s flood Saturday afternoon. revenue performance will affect recovery website for updated the forecasts for the next two fi scal information:https://dot.nebras- years (FY2019-20 and FY2020-21) ka.gov/news-media/nebraska- will be addressed at the October fl ood-2019/ meeting of the Nebraska Economic Forecast Advisory Board (NEFAB). As always, it is of great impor- I’ll keep you posted. tance that I hear from my con- Finally, I’ve been waiting for stituents to effectively do my job word from Nebraska Department of as your voice in the Legislature. I Transportation (NDOT) about the encourage you to contact me and I Hwy. 94 Bridge in Pender that was look forward to hearing from you. damaged by the spring fl ooding. You can reach me by phone at Although damaged and impass- 402-471-2716 or by email at jal- able bridges are an inconvenience [email protected]
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. JFJ19-019AB Case No. JFJ19-022ABCD
The People of the Winnebago Tribe The People of the Winnebago Tribe In the Interest of: In the Interest of: K. W. (Born 07/2012) P. L. (Born 04/2008) P. R. (Born 03/2010) R. L. (Born 05/2012) Danelle McDonald, Mother P. L. (Born 07/2009) L. L. (Born 10/2016) To: KARLOS JOHNSON, Father CHESTER RAVE, Father Ashley Lyons, Mother
You are hereby notifi ed that a hearing To: DEVIN LYONS, Father for Initial Appearance concerning the above referred minor individual(s) in You are hereby notifi ed that a hear- case no. JFJ19-019AB has been sched- ing for Initial Appearance concerning uled and will be heard in the Winnebago the above referred minor individual(s) Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on in case no. JFJ19-022ABCD has been the 29th day of OCTOBER, 2019 at the scheduled and will be heard in the Win- hour of 10:30 A.M. nebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Ne- braska on the 5th day of NOVEMBER, 2019 at the hour of 11:30 A.M.
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. CV19-076 Case No. CV19-084
In the Matter of the In the Matter of the Divorce Petition of: Name Change Petition of: TYARA BASSETTE JOHN RAYMOND BIG BEAR vs to JOHN RAYMOND ST. CYR GABRIEL BASSETTE SR. To: ANY INTERESTED PARTIES To: GABRIEL BASSETTE SR.: You are hereby notifi ed that a peti- You are hereby notifi ed that a Di- tion for Name Change has been fi led vorce petition has been fi led and a hear- and a hearing concerning the above ing concerning the above referred Case referred Individual in case no. CV19- No. CV19-076 has been scheduled and 084 has been scheduled and will be will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 19TH 19TH day of AUGUST, 2019 at the hour day of AUGUST, 2019 at the hour of of 11:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, August 10, 2019 — Page 7 2019 FORT OMAHA POWWOW