February 18, 2016

February 18, 2016

Oneida represented at State of the Tribes

Doxtator honored by Green

Bay Chamber of Commerce

The award honors young

professionals making an

impact on Brown County.

Doxtator, the General

Manager of Thornberry

Josh Doxtator has been Creek at Oneida, was
with Thornberry Creek at
Oneida for a short time, hired in May of 2014 af-
but he has already earned
the respect of the area’s ter a successful career in
business community.
Phoenix, Arizona. Dox-
The Greater Green
Bay Chamber’s Current tator was not looking
Young Professionals Net-
work named Doxtator for a new position, but a
a Future 15 Young Pro-
fessional award winner. LinkedIn job notification

alerted him to the op- Submitted photo

portunity at Thornberry Oneida Nation Vice-Chairwoman Melinda Danforth, Oneida Nation veteran Kenneth House, and
Creek. Oneida Nation’s Local Government Lobbyist Tana Aguirre pose for a photo before the annual State

• See 37, of the Tribes before the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate. The address was Tuesday, Febru-
ary 16 and given by Lac Courte Oreilles Chippewa Chairman Mic Isham.
Doxtator honored To read more about the State of the tribes see page 4.

What’s New This Week

Page 6/Local

Ron McLester honored as 40
under 40.

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Watrous to feature raised beadwork What’s New This Week

Page 47/Sports

The Oneida Nation High School
basketball season’s are winding
down.

MADISON ~ The Na- In This Issue
tional Endowment for the
Arts (NEA) recently an- 2-7/Local 26-27/Local
nounced awards totaling 8-9/Education 28-30/Minutes
more than $27.6 million 10-11/Health 32-33/Classifieds
in its first funding round 12-15/Drums 34/Good News
of fiscal year 2016, in- 16-17/Culture 35-45/Local
cluding an Art Works 18/OFF 46/Events
award of $10,000 to the 19/Local 47/Sports
Wisconsin Academy’s 20-21/THT
James Watrous Gallery 22-23/Obits
for its fall 2016 exhibi- 24-25/ OBC Forum
tion, “Beading Culture:
Raised Beadwork and the Kalihwisaks file photo Kalihwisaks
Oneida Nation of Wis- Street Address Mail Address
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raised beadwork featuring the works of local Oneida beaders, as well as 909 Packerland Drive P.O. Box 365
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work among the Wis- reinvigorate a tradition class I was hooked into and bear, our three clans. Monday–Friday www.kalihwisaks.com
consin Oneida of the Iro- like this. The amount of that raised beadwork, it I began to develop dif-
quois (Haudenosaunee) dedication, and time and was just beautiful,” said ferent designs for that The Staff
Six Nations. Telling a just love for the art form Webster. because so many people
story of cultural resil- that people have given to wanted to show their Dawn Walschinski…………Managing Editor
ience and preservation, this to really bring it back Most Oneidas moved to clans on their outfits.” • [email protected] (920) 496-7318
the exhibition will be to life in its fullest.” Wisconsin in the 1800’s Yvonne Kaquatosh….......…P age Designer |
augmented by interviews missing out on the raised The completed exhibit,
with the artists and public Plans for the exhibit in- bead style developed in featuring examples of Ad Coordinator
programs including panel clude bringing in Oneida the Niagara Falls area for historic and contempo- • [email protected] (920) 496-7317
discussions, and lectures. beaders such as Loretta the tourist trade. As Web- rary raised beadwork, Nathan Wisneski……......……Sr. Reporter |
Webster to do demonstra- ster developed as a raised is designed to travel to
Director of Wautrous tions, as well as display beader, she began to de- several regional Wiscon- Photographer
Gallery Jody Clowes said the works of area builders velop her own style. sin venues before being • [email protected] (920) 496-7319
the exhibit will focus on and the New York area incorporated into the per- Christopher Johnson…………R eporter |
what it takes to bring an artists who helped teach “At first I used all of manent displays in the
art form like raised bead- the techniques. (Thomas’) designs,” Oneida Nation Museum. Photographer
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“I beaded my whole Sam’s designs are floral place later this fall.
“Raised beadwork is so life, over 50 years, but and leaves, he did do the Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe
culturally specific to the I always did the flat of Indians of Wisconsin
Six Nations, and the fact beadwork, and I always
that it’s been so important worked with very, very For questions or comments about news coverage, please
traditional art that never small beads. When Sam contact Dawn Walschinski (920) 496-7318, Yvonne
went away completely, (Thomas) came, I had Kaquatosh (920) 496-7317, or Nate Wisneski (920)
but has been reinvigo- given up beading because 496-7319. Contact Yvonne to include information in the
rated over the past 30- I couldn’t see any more, classifieds section and/or Advertising.
the beads were just too
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4 Kay# • February 18, 2016 Local

Grammy award winner Joanne Lac Courte Oreilles Chippewa

Shenandoah needs liver transplant Chairman delivers annual

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6 Y@=yahk • February 18, 2016 Local

McLester named to Business Link Media Group 40 under 40

Ron (Deganadus) ment an aboriginals’ ini- Submitted photo
McLester has been tiatives office. He also
named a Business Link sits on the board of Six Ron (Deganadus) McLester in front of a mural inspired by the Two Row Wampum.
Media Group’s 4th Annu- Nations Polytechnic
al 40 Under Forty Busi- which is working on part- plomas, certificates and next generation of busi- Rachel Devine - Aesthet- Evolve Massage & Well-
ness Achievement Award nerships with aboriginal degrees, but most impor- ness leaders. The 40 win- ics by Rachel; R Ebeine ness
Recipient for his work at education institutes with tantly we’re embedding ners are under the age of Skin Care Ron McLester - Mo-
Mohawk and Sheridan other post-secondary it with traditional, indig- 40 and consistently make Larissa Drobot - CoMo- hawk College/Sheridan
Colleges. institutes like Sheridan enous knowledge,” he their mark in business tion on King College
College. said. and in their communities. Jonathan Fava - SCAN- Maja Mihajlovic - RBC
“It’s recognizing spe- LINK Technologies Adriano Paonessa (Dre
cifically my work with “Six Nations Polytech- McLester is currently Manny Ferreira - Mezcal Pao) - Independent Song-
post-secondary and fo- nic is a post-secondary working on an outdoor Tacos & Tequila writer/Recording Artist
cused on the aborigi- institution owned and op- classroom called Hoop Justin Fyfe - Mohawk Daniel Pele - Investors
nal community and ab- erated by Six Nations of Dance which will be College Group
original education,” said the Grand River, and the completed May 1. Giuliana Guarna - Mc- Justin Policarpio - Mc-
McLester who is the partnership is based on Master Students Unioin Master University
Director and Special Ad- the Two Row Wampum “It brings indigenous Steve Haining - Cre- Warren Pyper - The Ham-
visor, Indigenous Initia- approach where we’re (teaching) to the fore- ateOF ilton Brewery
tives at Mohawk College mutually beneficial, and front, so sitting across the Kevin Hall - Hall Con- Vince Raso - KPMG
in Hamilton, Ontario, traveling the road of fire, transmitting tradi- struction Inc. Brianne Service - Bri-
Canada. life together shoulder to tional indigenous knowl- Dr. Andria Hoda - Mead- anne Service Fine Arts
shoulder,” he said. edge in an indigenous owlands Chiropractic; Heather Shantora - Quin-
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working on a three year McLester is weaving just for Mohawk College Dr. Daniel Hyams - Fer- Melanie Sodtka - Mo-
project with Sheridan the experiences of First students, it’s really meant mata Inc. hawk College McKeil
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build, design and imple- higher education. ment for the transmission for Design Inc. Erwin Szeto - Mr. Hamil-
of indigenous knowledge Megan MacLeod - Mc- ton; Rock Star Realty
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Local February 18, 2016 • Tsya=t@k 7

Solar deployment on tribal facilities underway
By Michael Troge investor will create a lim- power for a minimum of
Oneida Energy Team, ited liability company to 20 years and likely lon- Submitted image
Environmental Health & manage the solar project. ger.
The advantage of this An artistic rendering of potential solar panels on the roof of the
Safety partnership is that the in- The Tribe’s Energy
vestor can claim the tax Team is deliberately ex- Oneida Community Health Center.
This is a rare opportu- credits that are available ercising their energy
nity for the Tribe! This for clean energy projects planning activities with a comprehensive energy Public and private or- but it will take time to re-
project will install solar – the Tribe can’t because caution with the intent program. During a time ganizations around the search all of these oppor-
on several Tribal build- it is a government. That’s to minimize risk to the when budgets are shrink- nation have found these tunities. Please support
ings for very little upfront where the savings starts. Tribe. For example, we ing and the need for clean funding options to be these efforts as we con-
cost. have assembled a strong energy production has among the best strate- tinue our investigation of
A power purchase team of internal and ex- never been greater, com- gies for communities to the Tribe’s clean energy
The method for fund- agreement will detail ternal stakeholders to munities must go after finance these kinds of economy. Michael Troge,
ing this project is some- how the revenue from analyze all aspects of this creative financing oppor- projects. The adoption of mtroge@oneidanation.
thing like a homeowner the solar will be directed solar project. The team tunities that don’t require the range of funding tech- org, 920-869-4572.
who refinances their to the investor during the has used the competitive large budget expendi- niques is something we
home mortgage to pay eight-year agreement. bidding process for all tures. want to explore further,
for home improvement During this time, the parts of the project. We
projects. Using the $1 Tribe will see a bill sav- have also created a work
million Department of ings of about $90,000 per plan and modified the
Energy grant awarded year. The Tribe will pay grant budget to accom-
last spring, the Tribe will about $2,000 per year for plish all project tasks. As
partner with an investor maintenance of the sys- a show of commitment,
to create a project for a tem. After the eight-year the Tribe is matching
total cost of $2 million. It agreement has expired, $45,000 of staff time and
will put up enough solar ownership of the solar legal/financial represen-
to save the Tribe $90,000 project will be transferred tation with the $1 million
of utility costs per year. to the Tribe. The grant is grant.
also providing training
The solar will be in- to the Tribe’s Facilities Solar will get the Tribe
stalled on buildings that electricians. When the one step closer to stabi-
have good access to the Tribe has gained owner- lizing their energy costs.
sun and use a large amount ship, the electricians can It will also emphasize
of energy throughout the take over maintenance the Tribe’s leadership in
year. The Oneida Com- activities or it can be con- clean energy develop-
munity Health Center is tracted out. The system ment. The Energy Team
one building being con- is expected to produce wants this project to be
sidered. only the first step towards

The partnership be-
tween Oneida and the

Attention:

EHSD will be conducting a waste audit of the Oneida
Residential Curbside Trash and Recycle collection
on February 25-26.

Twelve random households will be selected for the audit.
EHSD will collect the contents of the garbage and recycle

carts on collection day, sort and weigh contents, then
recycle/dispose appropriately.

Contact Amy Spears at 920-869-4549 for questions.

8 T#klu • February 18, 2016 Education

College of Menominee Nation Frequently Asked…
FAFSA Questions: FAFSA.ed.gov

Why Wait! 1. If I completed a FAS- cided to complete the Oneida Higher Educa-
FA for the 2015/2016 FAFSA? tion assist with my
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Session runs March 21 to May 13, 2016 one for 2016/2017 FAFSA. To maximize in during open hours
at the CMN Green Bay/Oneida campus School year? funding, we recom- to have an advisor
Student Success Strategies (3 credits) A: Y es. The FAFSA must mend completing the help them complete
be renewed each Aca- FAFSA as early as the FAFSA. However,

CMN A grant to CMN makes this skill-builder course tuition free. demic Year. possible. the first workshop
w Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 to 7:20 p.m. 2. If I am planning on 4. I am 22 years old will be held on Satur-
Learn strategies and tools needed for your success in academic day, March 5th from
and professional work. getting the Oneida without children and 9:00 – 11:00 am to
Grant do I need to live on my own. Since extend availability. In
Introduction to College English Foundations (3 credits) complete the FAFSA? my parents don’t claim addition, we will have
A: Yes. We want stu- me on their taxes, do I

w Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 to 5:50 p.m. dents to maximize the need their tax informa- a local Financial Aid
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them. In addition, it is A: Y es. The FAFSA does answer questions and
Other learning opportunities beginning in March a requirement of the not consider indepen- will be hosting 2 short
at the Green Bay/Oneida campus: grant. dence on the taxes presentations to help

Nursing Assistant – a 4-credit course available during daytime or late-day hours 3. I haven’t officially as independent for people better under-
to prepare you for entry-level employment in a health care facility or client’s home.
decided which school FAFSA purposes. stand the Financial

Practical Nurse – advance-standing 2-credit courses for students in CMN’s I am attending, should 5. D o I need to attend Aid process.

Practical Nurse technical diploma program. I wait until I have de- the workshop to have

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Education February 18, 2016 • Wa=tlu 9

Youth Apprenticeship ATTENTION
Opportunity
2016 Graduating Oneida
Deadline drawing near, Pilot
program targets High school High School Seniors
upper class students
The Kalihwisaks is once again preparing to Honor all
The Oneida Education • Agriculture/Food
and Training Department • Business “2016” graduating HIGH SCHOOL Seniors!
announces the availability • Construction/ A Special graduation section will be published in the June 16th 2016 issue
of Youth Apprenticeships
for high school juniors Architecture in full color!
and seniors starting in the • Finance
Fall 2016. This collabora- • Graphic Design/ The following information is needed Submission
tive initiative is the result DEADLINE:
of the combined efforts of Communications One color photo (vertical preferred) Friday, May 20th, 2016
the Oneida Tribe, NWTC, • Hospitality/Tourism Black & white is acceptable
and the Greater Green • Information Name of graduating student There is no guarantee that
Bay Chamber of Com- Name of high school student will be graduating from. photos received after the
merce. Apprenticeship Technology deadline will be included
students will attend regu- • Finance Please include a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) so in the Special Graduation
lar school classes in the • Manufacturing the photo can be mailed back to you. Section. So, please adhere to
morning and will spend • Natural Resources the posted deadline and submit
10 to 15 afternoon hours • STEM Digital Photos Preferred the requested information at
per week employed either • Transportation Attach photos to an email message and send to: your earliest convenience.
by the Tribe or by Green
Bay businesses. Selected Young people who take [email protected]
students will earn $7.50 advantage of apprentice-
per hour. In addition, the ships will gain valuable Any special congratulatory messages will not be included in this
educational experience knowledge regarding section. You’re welcome to purchase a Good News message to
will be augmented by rel- their chosen career field, be included in this particular issue.
evant classroom enrich- as well as learning ben-
ment at NWTC. Students eficial employment skills If you would like to be showcased in the Special High
will earn dual high school which will lead to suc- School graduate section of the Kalihwisaks,
and college credit for cess in the Oneida work- please submit by:
these classes. force. Transportation is
the responsibility of the Friday, May 20th 2016
The following career student/parent. This pilot
work opportunities will program will be limited Mail photos to:
be available, depending to 15 students and begin c/o Kalihwisaks–Graduate Special
upon approved worksites. in September 2016. P.O. Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155
Program area availability
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10 Oye=li • February 18, 2016 Health

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for emergencies after • Has, cancellations in to another patient.
hours. Call the Health our schedule every day.
Center at 920-869-2711 Please call to check on The Oneida Dental
and ask for the dentist. available appointment Department will feature
times each day. a dental-related topic in
• Has 6 Dentists on Staff each issue of the Kali-
• H as a Broken Appoint- hwisaks. If you have
• 8 Dental Hygienists ment Policy in effect. A any oral health questions
Broken Appointment = you’d like answered call
• 11 Dental Assistants no call, no show. Oneida Dental at 920-
869-2711
• 5 Front Staff

Local February 18, 2016 • U’skah Yawa^le 11

Right Now Is the Time To Learn the ABCs of College Financial Aid
KESHENA ~ What are is not a good idea.” ernment website, fafsa. then staff at either the code, 031251, in your ap- Green Bay. CMN is a
the most important letters The application is gov, and filled out en- Keshena or Green Bay plication. The second is recognized tribal college
in the alphabet? If you’re tirely online. There is campus of the College of that there is no charge for with enrollment that is
going to college, they just needed from all college no cost, but working on Menominee Nation will submitting the FAFSA open to all. Learn more
might be F-A-F-S-A. students who wish to re- the application requires be happy to help you get form. If you are asked about CMN at www.
ceive aid. Continuing stu- getting a FSA ID num- started.” for a credit card number menominee.edu. Ap-
“FAFSA” stands for dents who wish to receive ber. You will use your ID or to send cash, take an- plication to the College
Free Application for aid need to renew their whenever you log onto There are two final other look at the URL of may be done online at no
Federal Student Aid and application yearly. the site to enter the per- things to remember, Fish the online site and be sure charge. The Green Bay/
is the only way to get sonal and family infor- says. The first is that it is fafsa.gov. Oneida campus is located
federal and state grants, Fish encourages any- mation that’s needed to FAFSA will send your at 2733 S. Ridge Road,
as well as many scholar- one who is thinking determine financial need. eligibility information The College of with parking and entry on
ships, to help pay your about attending a college to the schools you want Menominee Nation is an the cul de sac at the end
college costs. or university in the 2016- “There are always a to attend, so if CMN in accredited baccalaure- of Allied Street north of
2017 academic year to lot of questions,” Fish your choice be sure to ate-level institution with Waube Lane.
“We helped dozens of get started in February. says. “What if I haven’t use the College’s school campuses in Keshena and
students file their FAFSA “The deadline for sub- filed my taxes yet? Why
forms in January,” says mitting the form is June do I need my parents’
Nicole Fish, Dean of Stu- 30,” she says, “but some financial information?
dent Services at the Col- student aid is given on a How long will it take to
lege of Menominee Na- first-come, first-served find out if I am eligible
tion. “You can complete basis. That means getting for aid? You can find
your application on your your paperwork done ear- answers to many ques-
own, or you can come ly can give you an advan- tions right on the fafsa.
in for help. Either way, tage and waiting too long gov website and you can
if getting financial assis- can cost you money.” certainly fill out the form
tance for college is your on your own. But if some
goal, then putting off Apply on line at no cost personal help is needed,
your FAFSA application The FAFSA form is
found at the official gov-

CMN Photo by D. Kakkak

College of Menominee Nation student Francis Skenandore, left, checks
out the fafsa.gov website with Louie Ortiz, student support specialist at
CMN’s Green Bay/Oneida campus. Skenandore, who is majoring in busi-
ness at the College, is an enrolled member of the Oneida tribe. Ortiz is
an Oneida descendant.

Congregate Meal Site Lee McLester II Building

2901 S. Overland Rd. 2907 S. Overland Rd.
Oneida, WI 54155
DRUMS across OneidaOneida,WI 54155
(920) 869-1551 DRUMS latest updates can be viewed at www.oneida-nsn.gov/elderservices (920) 869-2448
Otsi>kh#=ta> W^hn$=tal Maple Sugar Moon
12 Teklu> Yaw^=le • February 18, 2016 Speak to Live Operator, 24/7: (800) 867-1551
March 2016

Elder Services Director: Florence Petri, [email protected] DRUMS Contact: Marena Bridges, [email protected]

ONCOA A Note from Elder ––– Menu –––

Oneida Nation Commission Services Reception March 2016

On Aging in-home chores, and so Congregate Meal Site • 2901 S. Overland Rd.

Special/Regular Meetings By Marena Bridges forth.
Elder Services Receptionist • If the call is to request
2016 Schedule through October 1 Tuesday
Special Meetings held as Indicated Shekoli! an item from our loan STAFF MEETING, Meatloaf, Cheesy Pota-
closet such as a walk- toes, Almond Green Beans, Bread w/butter,
Oneida Elder Ser- er, a cane, etc. you Fruit.

vices currently serves

(Regular Meetings are held every second 1,000+ elders and may also request our 2 Wednesday
Tuesday of the Month, 11:00am–4:30pm) receives, on average, Service Specialist,
about 45 calls per day Teresa Barber-Buch. Sloppy Joe on a bun, Corn on the cob, Baked
Regular Meeting Special Meeting during regular business • If the call is for a con- chips, Jell-O.
hours. During high call cern, we may refer you
February 23rd times, such as right after to our Assistant Direc- 3 ThBuorisleddaydinner, Lettuce salad, Dinner roll, Fruit.
March 8th
March 8th April 12th a snow storm or during tor Tina Pospychala. 4 Friday
April 12th May 10th a power outage, we eas- • If you know the staff
May 10th June 14th ily receive twice as many Potato Crusted Cod, California Blend, Dinner
June 14th July 12th phone calls. In order person you need to roll, Fruit, Cake w/frosting.
July 12th August 9th to better serve all of our speak with, please say
August 9th their name. 7 Monday
September 13th September 27th elders, we ask that you • If you’re still not sure BBQ Chicken, Buttered Broccoli, Cole slaw,
October 11th October 25th keep a few things in mind who you should call, Dinner roll, Fruit.
when you call:
we will help direct you 8 Tuesday
• If the call is to request to the correct person.
a service, we ask that Ring Bologna, Parsley Buttered Potato,
you request our Ser- Squash, Bread, Fruit.
All Special and Regularly scheduled As always, we appre-
meetings will be held in the ciate your patience and 9 Wednesday
vice Specialist Teresa cooperation, and we’ll Turkey, Stuffing, Raw vegetables, Cranber-
Elder Services Conference Room. Barber-Buch. Service continue to do our best ries, Pudding.
Happy Easter!requests may include
to serve our elders with 10 TChhuilris,d1a/2y Deli sandwich, Lettuce, Fruit
things like minor home respect and to the best of 11 FProirdkaychop, Mashed potato, Green beans, Din-
repair, snow removal, our ability.

Don’t forget to set your clocks ner roll, Apple sauce.
one hour forward
14 Monday
beginning March 13th! Oneida Corn Soup, Deli Meat Sandwich
(Spring Forward – Fall Back)

Attention ALL Participants of the Elder Services Congregate Meal Site: Raw Vegetables, Fruit, Jell-O.
PLEASE HELP!
15 Tuesday

Sliced Roast Beef w/gravy, Mashed Potatoes
Carrots, Bread, Fruit.
Participants who eat at the Elder Services Congregate Meal Site,
MUST call in to reserve OR to cancel their meal before 3:30 p.m. the day before. 16 Wednesday

If you reserve a meal and don’t show we’re required to pay for that Ham, Scalloped potatoes, Green beans, Din-
ner roll, Apple sauce

meal. If you show up without a reservation you’ll have to wait until all 17 Thursday
reserved meals are served.
Swedish Meatballs, Noodles, Cucumbers,
Corn Muffin, Fruit
* No participant will be denied a meal *

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Unacceptable Behavior Reminder18 FHroidnaeyy Dipped Chicken, Wild Rice Pilaf, Cali-
fornia Blend Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Fruit Elder Services is com- ask them to correct decision to sign an that customer.

21 MLiovnerda&yOnions, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, mitted to providing a the behavior. If the agreement or restrict • W hen the behavior
high standard of service unacceptable behavior access to Elder is so extreme that
Dinnor Roll, Cookie for all customers fairly continues, action will Services and/ or it threatens the
and impartially. As part be taken. contact with staff. The immediate safety
22 TSupeasgdhaeyttis w/meat sauce, Italian blend veg- of our service we do not • F irst Instance: decision to restrict and welfare of the
normally limit the contact Verbal warning, staff access or contact to program’s staff, Elder
etables, Cheesy mascot bread, Fresh fruit customers have with us. reports to supervisor; Elder Services will be Services will consider

23 WSweidsnseSstedaaky, Baked potato, Brussel Sprouts, However, we do not ex- supervisor gives taken at the Director other options, for
pect our staff to tolerate verbal warning level. example reporting the
Dinner roll, Fruit Cocktail customer behavior which and documents the • W hen a customer matter to the police
is clearly unacceptable incident. continues to behave or taking legal action.
24 Thursday (e.g. abusive, offensive or • S econd Instance: A in a way which is In such cases, Elder
Beef Stew, 1/2 Deli meat sandwich, Fresh
vegetables, Fresh fruit threatening) and will take written letter will unacceptable, Elder Services may not give

action to protect our staff be initiated by the Services may decide to the customer prior

25 Friday from such behavior. supervisor of the terminate contact with warning of that action.
DEFINITIONS:
GOOD FRIDAY – 1/2 Day Breakfast • U nacceptable
Boiled eggs, Hash browns, Oatmeal, Muffin
behavior: abusive,
28 Monday
offensive or
Hamburger on a bun, Buttered Mixed veg- threatening
etables, Baked beans, Fresh fruit
• Verbal abuse:

29 THuoemsdeamyade Beef Vegetable Soup, Deli meat Verbal abuse
includes bullying,
sandwich, Lettuce salad, Jell-O slander, harassing,
interrogating,

30 WRoeadsnteTsudrakyey, Mashed Potatoes, Wax beans, accusing, blaming,
insulting, lying,
Cranberry Sauce, Corn Muffin, Fruit severely scolding,

31 Thursday taunting, putting down,
threatening, name-
BIRTHDAY DAY calling, swearing,
Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Brussel yelling and raging over
Sprouts, Apple sauce, Birthday Cake the phone and hanging

All meals are served with up on staff.
coffee, juice, milk, tea, or water • U nacceptable behavior

has many forms

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE including physical
Lunch is served: aggression: hitting,
kicking, biting,
Monday–Friday from 12:00pm – 1:00pm shoving, restraining,

Breakfast is served: throwing objects, or

9:00am – 10:00am on posted days threats also sexual
abuse; emotional

All meals are served with abuse; controlling
or domineering;

coffee, juice, milk, tea, or water intimidation; stalking.

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE PROCEDURE:
Lunch is served: • When we consider a

Monday–Friday from 12:00pm – 1:00pm customer’s behavior
Breakfast is served: is unacceptable
we will tell them
9:00am – 10:00am on posted days why the behavior is
unacceptable and will

14 Kay# Yaw^=le • February 18, 2016 Drums

Tribal Aging & Disability Resource Specialist

Located at Oneida Elder Services

Connecting People to Community Services

Assisting our frail elders and adults with physical or

developmental disabilities. We offer office appointments

and home or telephone consultations

The Place for Music & Memory

Information and Project:
We are looking
Assistance:
The Aging & for participants who

Disability Resource have a diagnosis of

Specialist is the entry a form of Dementia.

way into publicly Loved one will

funded long-term care receive an iPod

programs. You will downloaded with

receive information Mallory Patton music of their choice

on all long-term care programs that may assist in bringing more
available in Oneida along with joy and aliveness back to your
Brown and Outagamie counties loved one through the wonderful
so that you will be able to make a powers of music.

more informed choice on services Vital Connections:

that will best fit your needs. The Aging & Disability

UW-Green Bay Volunteer FREE Long-Term Care Options Resource Specialist can help
Income Tax Assistance you connect to our Benefit
Tax Preparation for Counseling: Specialists, who can provide
low income and Options counseling offers you with information and
assistance regarding private and/
elderly taxpayers by information about the choices or government programs such
UW-GB accounting that are available to meet your as; Medicare, Medicaid, Social
long-term care needs, as there are Security, Senior Care questions
students. many factors to consider when and their application processes.
making long-term care decisions.

Long-Term Care Programs Youth in Transition:
We can assist those youths with
are offered through:
Oneida, Brown County ADRC, disabilities who are of age and
and Outagamie ADRC able to transition onto the adult
long-term care programs.
Please call
Contact our Tribal Aging & Disability Resource Specialist at
(920) 465-2575
By Appointment Only, 5pm – 8pm (920) 869-6830 or 1(800) 867-1551
to schedule your
February 2–March 30 (Closed March 15 & 16) appointment. or stop by at:
Please leave a
TUESDAY Evenings–Brown County Central Library Oneida Elder Services • 2907 S. Overland Road
WEDNESDAY Evenings–Salvation Army (off Velp) message. A student
will promptly return P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155

your call.

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Great Lakes MARCH 2016 ACTIVITIES
Native American Elders
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Association Meeting * Please sign up for trips 1 2 Book Club 3 4

Sponsored By: at the E.S. Meal-site. Crafts E.S. Meal-site 9:30 St Vincent De Paul Banks, Shopping
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake * All Trips leave from E.S. 9:30 – 11:00 Exercise Green Bay 9:30 & Lunch Out
E.S. Meal-site
Superior Chippewa Meal-site. E.S. Meal-site 11:00 Chair Yoga (On your own)
*Activities need 5 8 E.S. Meal-site 1:30 10:00 – 3:00
Dates: March 3 & 4, 2016 Zumba Bingo No Transportation for lunch
Elders to go. C.W. building 1:30 10
Oneida Elder Services will not be pro- *Activities subject to Activity Room 11:30 Twig’s Beverage this day.
viding transportation or scheduling ho- Karaoke 9 Book Club (Sun drop)
tels for this month’s GLNAEA meeting. change. E.S. Meal-site 9:30 11
E.S. Meal-site 12:30 Exercise Museum & Gift Shop Banks, Shopping
We hope you are still able to attend and 7 Wii Bowling Tai Chi E.S. Meal-site 11:00 Shawano 9:30 & Lunch Out
have a great event experience. E.S. Meal-site 9:30
Exercise E.S. Meal-site 1:30 Bingo No Transportation for (On your own)
If anyone would like to attend please E.S. Meal-site 11:00 15 C.W. building 1:30 lunch this day. 10:00 – 3:00
contact: Bingo 16 Book Club No Transportation for lunch
E.S. Meal-site 1:00 Crafts E.S. Meal-site 9:30 17
Lake of the Torches Hotel & Casino 9:30 – 11:00 Bingo this day.
Hwy 47 14 Knitting circle E.S. Meal-site Exercise
E.S. Meal-site 9:30 E.S. Meal-site 11:00 3 Sister’s Center 18
Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538 Exercise 22 Green Bay 10:00 Banks, Shopping
E.S. Meal-site 11:00 Bingo & Lunch Out
Phone: 1-800-258-6724 Movie Tai Chi C.W. building 1:30 Chair Yoga
http://www.lakeofthetorches.com/hotel (Casablanca) E.S. Meal-site 1:30 23 Book Club E.S. Meal-site 1:30 (On your own)
E.S. Meal-site 1:10 E.S. Meal-site 9:30 10:00 – 3:00
29 24 No Transportation for lunch
21 Wii Bowling Exercise Banks, Shopping
E.S. Meal-site 9:30 Crafts E.S. Meal-site 11:00 & Lunch Out this day.
Exercise 9:30 – 11:00
E.S. Meal-site 11:00 E.S. Meal-site Bingo (On your own) 25
Bingo C.W. building 1:30 10:00 – 3:00 ½ DAY
E.S. Meal-site 1:00 No Transportation for
30 Book Club lunch this day. Observance of
28 Knitting circle E.S. Meal-site 9:30 Good Friday
E.S. Meal-site 9:30 Exercise 31 Q/A with
Exercise E.S. Meal-site 11:00 Loretta Metoxen No Activities
E.S. Meal-site 11:00
Movie Bingo E.S. Meal-site 9:30 Is this the Month of your
C.W. building 1:30 Birthday Lunch 12:00 Birthday? You must sign up
(Martian – Matt Damon) in the Birthday Book at the
E.S. Meal-site 1:10 Bay Park Square
Mall E.S. Meal-site. *Must be
present at B-day Lunch
Green Bay 1:15 to receive your gift card

**If you have any questions Please call Michelle Cottrell at 869 -1551**

16 Y@=yahk Yaw^=le • February 18, 2016 Culture

W@hta - Maple tapping time is around the corner

Submitted by Josh begins to stir again. It is ing thanks that it is said It is asked that the chil- and the sap becomes The community comes
Gerzetich after this time that the sap that we should all have dren be watched closely thicker and more concen- together at the Oneida
begins to flow within the Ska Nikulat (the good and not allowed to run trated. This process can Longhouse where the
There are many cer- trees. mind) and that there is to freely in the woods while take days depending on Ceremony is held. A
emonies that are done be no anger. Working in they are helping to gather how much sap is being Great Feather Dance is
throughout the year ac- Once this occurs it is the woods gathering sap the sap. Many different boiled. It takes 80 gallons held as part of the Ma-
cording to the seasons. now time to begin gather- can be dangerous, so they animals live in the woods of sap to make 2 gallons ple Ceremony and many
One of the early spring ing the Maple Sap. Many also ask for protection and could be disturbed by of syrup! The fire must be people give their per-
ceremonies is the Maple different sugar camps while they are in camp. the people gathering the watched constantly even sonal thanks. The medi-
Syrup Ceremony. The sprout up all over the sap. It is asked that the throughout the night. It cine Maple Drink is con-
Maple Ceremony be- community. Before any During this time of year animals be at peace and has to be kept at an even sumed. The Maple Syrup
gins only after the first gathering of sap takes it can be windy, rainy, not be bothered by the temperature. Some of the is shared among family
thunders are heard in place there is a tobacco cold and icy. It is easy to people. syrup is usually cooked and friends throughout
the spring. It is said that burning to give thanks get hurt. The wind can down even further to the entire year until the
the thunder awakens the to all of Creation. It is blow down branches and Once all the sap is col- make Maple Sugar. next Maple Ceremony.
trees and all of Creation during this time of giv- people can slip on the ice. lected there is still much
work to do. The sap When everyone is done
naturally contains large gathering, cooking and Adapted from:
amounts of water and storing the Maple Syrup “W@hta
needs to be boiled down. the Faith Keepers come (Maple)”
Once the sap begins to together and set a date in Ukwehuwehn#ha
boil the water evaporates for the Maple Ceremony. Yukwatlihwaht<ty#=tu,

July 1995, p. 104-110.

Culture February 18, 2016 • Tsya=t@k Yaw^=le 17

Dates of New Kákhwa>
Moons in 2016
Food
Jan. 9 Sat. 07:31 Thanks Moon, 11th new
moon) cornbread kan<st%hale
PM - Tsaˀtekohsélhaˀ Oct. 30 Sun. 12:39 PM corn soup ola=n@=
Wʌhní=taleˀ (Midwinter - Luto=láts Wʌhní=taleˀ
(Hunting Moon, 10th fry bread wat#=skute> kan@=talok
Moon, 1st new moon af- new moon) bread kan@=talok
Nov. 29 Tues. 06:19 AM soup ohnek@kehli>
ter solstice) - Wahsu=tés Wʌhní=taleˀ meat o>w@hlu>
(Long Night Moon, 12th beans osah#hta>
Feb. 8 Mon. 08:40 AM - new moon) corn o=n^ste>
Wáhta Wʌhní=taleˀ (Ma- Dec. 29 Thurs. 12:54 pumpkin onu>uhsla>k%=
AM - Wataˀklokwaskó∙ potato ohn<n@hta>
ple Syrup Moon, 2nd new Wʌhní=taleˀ (Great Snow
Moon, 13th new moon)
moon)

Mar. 8 Tues. 07:55
PM - Káhsakayu=té=seˀ
Wʌhní=taleˀ (Thunder

Moon, 3rd new moon)

Apr. 7 Thurs. 06:25 AM
- Twayʌthos Wʌhní=taleˀ

(Planting Moon, 4th new

moon)

May 6 Fri. 02:31
PM - Kaˀniyohu=té=s
Wʌhní=taleˀ (Strawberry

Moon, 5th new moon)

June 4 Sat. 10:01 PM -
Oˀyhótsliˀ Wʌhní=taleˀ

(Green Bean Moon, 6th

new moon)

July 4 Mon. 06:03 AM
- Onʌstaseˀ Wʌhní=taleˀ

(Green Corn Moon, 7th

new moon)

Aug. 2 Tues. 03:46 PM -
Yeyʌthókwas Wʌhní=taleˀ

(Harvesting Moon, 8th

new moon)

Sept. 1 Thurs. 04:04

AM - Yutékhwayʌheˀ
Wʌhní=taleˀ (Storing

Away Moon, 9th new

moon)

Sept. 30 Fri. 07:13 PM

- Tehutʌnuhwel∙túheˀ
Wʌhní=taleˀ
(Give

https://onei-
da-nsn.gov/
Language/

Family Fitness Highlights 2640 West Point Rd. • Green Bay, WI 54304
For more information call 920-490-3730
or visit www.oneidanation.org/fitness

18 Teklu> Yaw^=le • February 18, 2016 www.kalihwisaks.com

9 Health Benefits of 5 tips for a healthier heart
Martial Art Training 1. D on’t smoke or use etables to their diet — inches (88.9 cm)
By Kevin tobacco with a goal of five to 10 Even a small weight
Schoenebeck Smoking or using to- servings a day. Eating loss can be beneficial.
Master Instructor that many fruits and veg- Reducing your weight
bacco is one of the most etables can not only help by just 10 percent can
Many people grow up significant risk factors for prevent heart disease, but decrease your blood pres-
with martial arts as one developing heart disease. also may help prevent sure, lower your blood
of their first competitive Chemicals in tobacco can cancer. cholesterol level and re-
activities. Not only is it a damage your heart and duce your risk of diabe-
great activity that keeps blood vessels, leading to In addition, limit- tes.
you physically active, narrowing of the arteries ing certain fats you eat
but it instills a sense of which in turn may ulti- also is important. Of the 5. Get regular health
achievement and ethics, mately lead to a heart at- types of fat — saturated,
as you work your way up tack. polyunsaturated, mono- screenings
to the black belt. Even if unsaturated and Trans
you have no experience 2. E xercise for 30 min- fat — saturated fat and High blood pressure
in martial art training, it utes on most days of Trans fat increase the risk
is a great activity to pick the week of coronary artery disease and high cholesterol can
up as an adult, here are Physical activity helps by raising blood choles-
some reasons why: terol levels. (ie, red meat, damage your heart and
1. Improved cardiovascu- you control your weight deep-fried fast foods,
and can reduce your bakery products, pack- blood vessels. But with-
lar health: One way to chances of developing aged snack foods)
improve your cardio- other conditions that may out testing for them, you
vascular system is by put a strain on your heart, 4. Maintain a healthy
participating in activi- such as high blood pres- weight probably won’t know
ties that work the heart, sure, high cholesterol and
like martial arts diabetes. It also reduces • Men are considered whether you have these
2. T otal body workout: stress, which may be a overweight if their waist
Martial arts can be a factor in heart disease. measurement is greater conditions. Regular
high – aerobic workout than 40 inches (101.6
that uses every mus- 3. Eat a heart-healthy centimeters, or cm) screening can tell you
cle group in the body. diet
Stamina, muscle tone, Most people need to • W omen are overweight what your numbers are
flexibility, balance and if their waist measure-
strength will improve. add more fruits and veg- ment is greater than 35 and whether you need to
3. S elf-Confidence: Goal
setting, positive en- take action.
couragement and re-
spect for values that Research has found muscle mass, the more Stop by Oneida Fam-
are part of all martial that by participating in calories you burn each
art programs. Self- martial arts, your reac- day. ily Fitness or call 920-
confidence is reported tion times during other 9. B etter mood: Research
by students as a major activities get faster, has found that by ex- 490-3852 for a free blood
benefit. like driving, and other ercising 3 to 4 times a
4. Weight loss: An hour daily activities. week is a great way to pressure check the rest
long martial art class 6. Focus and stillness: As improve your mood.
can burn up to 500 to a martial artist you will You relieve stress, and of February. Appoint-
600 calories. learn to be still, chal- can make you happier.
5. Improved Reflexes: lenged and focused. Oneida Family Fitness ments are available Mon-
7. T eaches morals and Center invites you to try
values: Martial arts a martial art class of your day through Friday from
teaches a good attitude, choice. Classes in Tae
good frame of mind, Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Inay- 5:30am to 8:00pm.
and virtues to strive for an Eskrima, Danzan Ryu
inside and outside of Ju Jitsu are given Mon- Satuday Classes
training. day thru Thursday. To 9:15am - 10:00am
8. Muscle tone: By par- talk with Mr. Schoene-
ticipating in martial beck and find out what Feb 20: Cardio Sculpt (Studio A)
arts, you can improve class might be right for Feb 27: Spin (Studio C)
the amount of muscle you or your child call him Mar 5: Spin (Studio C)
mass you have in your at (920) 490-3804.
body. The higher the Mar 12: Total Body Shred (Studio A)
Mar 19: Spin (Studio C)
Mar 26: Spin (Studio C)
April 2: Spin (Studio C)

Local February 18, 2016 • W@=tlu> Yaw^=le 19

Alzheimer’s Association Announce Wolf River Area Education Conference
“Making Connections Matter” research and Wisconsin’s ing from the Wolf River Fees will increase after thirds of those with
work on dementia care Dementia Network Fall March 29. Alzheimer’s disease
– April 12 – Keshena,WI re-design. Fashion Show. Com- are women. Another
plete information can be Association statistics: American develops
The Alzheimer’s Asso- ing for a loved one with Pre-registration is re- found on-line at www. More than 5 million Alzheimer’s disease
ciation’s Annual Spring Alzheimer’s disease or a quired. Conference reg- alz.org/gwwi or by call- Americans are living every 67 seconds. By
Education Conference related dementia. istration fees are $60 for ing 800.272.3900. Con- with Alzheimer’s dis- 2050, an American
is set for Tuesday, April professional caregivers ference materials, lunch ease. By 2050, up to 16 will develop the dis-
12, 2016. The confer- Keynote speaker, Gina and $30 for family care and refreshments are million will have the ease every 33 seconds.
ence takes place at the Green-Harris from the providers. Family care- included. Registration disease. Nearly two-
Menominee Casino Con- Wisconsin Alzheimer’s giver scholarships are deadline is March 29.
ference Center, 10277 Institute in Milwaukee, available through fund-
will share her unique

Highway 47, Keshena, ability to re-energize area

WI. This one-day educa- caregivers. She is well-

tion forum opens at 7:45 known across Wisconsin

am and concludes by for her motivational and

4:00 pm. energizing presentations

Sponsored annually by valuing the role of all

the Alzheimer’s Associa- caregivers. Ms. Harris is

tion, this education forum the Director of Milwau-

provides opportunity for kee Area Outreach and

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20 Tew@sh^ • February 18, 2016

Some thoughts on winter Meet Mackenzie Engebretsen

By Kyla Denny people. We have to drive are so many activities to By Bernice Stevens Engebretsen colors of the rainbow.”
Thunderhawk Times in it and bundle ourselves do during winter. Her favorite food is piz-
up for its coldness. And Thunderhawk Times car racing in her free za.
Do I like winter? Heck, kids have fun in snow By Tia Moore time. She said she likes
no I don’t. I think snow because they get to build Mackenzie Engebret- ‘just about any kind of She lives by the motto,
needs to come once a snowmen and snow forts. Thunderhawk Times sen is a senior who has music out there in the “life is too short to let
year and that’s it. It get I think as kids get older, The great thing about been attending ONHS world” and she has “a others bug you.”
really cold and sicken- they’ll realize snow isn’t for two years. She has bunch” of favorite musi-
ing after a while. Always as much fun and grow out winter is that you can also attended Jackson, cal artists. When asked why she
having to make your way of it. Winter is good for go sledding. Some Seymour, Martin Lu- took journalism class,
through the snow. In my one thing: hot chocolate other great things are ther King schools and She also likes “all the she said, “I needed an
opinion, I think winter and staying inside with you can go skiing and said, “I was also home- English credit.” When
is more for kids to have lots of blankets. Oh, and snowboarding and ice schooled.” asked what she knew
fun. The only thing I do some Christmas movies skating. You can build about “Thunderhawk
like about winter is when like “Elf.” shields and start a snow- Her favorite subject Times,” she said she
we can stay home, drink ball fight. You can make in school is “history, knew those were “stu-
some hot chocolate and By Florence John a tunnel in a big snow science and art.” When dents who work in the
watch movies all day. hill and play king of the it came to asking what Oneida newspaper.”
Some days, I can’t wait Thunderhawk Times hill on top of it. And, at class she had before and
until summer comes. Winter is alright. It is the end of the day after after 3rd hour journal- When asked if she has
Have late night bonfires, playing outside in the ism, she said, “I have been paying attention to
go swimming and have a cold, but there are no cold, you can enjoy a chemistry and, after, I politics and the people
lot more fun. bugs. I could stay inside cup of hot chocolate, have algebra 2.” running for president,
and be lazy. Everything she said, “Yes. I am vot-
By Toni Bodway is white and cold. I have Mackenzie likes slot ing for Bernie Sanders.”
nothing else to say other
Thunderhawk Times than it’s cold. Yearbook contest underway
Do I like winter? Ab-
By Grace Powless By Grace Powles art instructor, Becky An- first, second and third
solutely not! I don’t like Not a lot of people like Thunderhawk Times derson “It’s hard to get place, plus three honor-
winter because I don’t winter. Why would they? the kids to enter because able mentions. All six
see the point of snow It’s cold; it’s dangerous; A Yearbook is always they don’t think they are winners get a free year-
or snowmen. I think and … it’s cold. There a special part of any good enough that’s why I book. Additionally, first
snow and winter is only are people who love win- school year. It’s the thing have all my classes make place gets $100, second
for kids. It isn’t fun for ter, though. I do. I you can pull out twenty a yearbook cover.” The place gets $50 and third
young adults or grown love it because there years later and laugh at teachers are the ones that place gets $25.
how dorky things looked vote for the students cov-
2015-16 Semester II Thunderhawk Times Staff, Journalism I: “back then” and remem- er and several said they www.
Katie Bell, Akasha Berg, Toni Bodway, Seth Charles, LaNora Danforth, ber all the good times. have a hard time with kalihwisaks.
Loli Denny, Mackenzie Engebretsen, Brennan Danforth, Elijah choosing one because
Danforth, TaKoma King, Crimsen Powless, Bernice Stevens, Travis A tradition at ONHS there are always good com
Stevens, Blake Doxtator, Brittney Hill, Grace Powless, Florence John, is the annual yearbook ones.
Tia Moore, Lillian Stands, Kyla Denny. cover drawing contest,
which is underway. The judging takes place
the week of February 22
According to ONHS and there are prizes for

THT February 18, 2016 • Tew@sh^n U’ska 21

Fall sports eligibility
By Seth Charles athlete has participated in The code goes on to in a sport or one third of

Thunderhawk Times an interscholastic sport, say, “an athlete who re- the maximum numbers of

the code of conduct will ceives more than one F games/meets allowed in a

It’s winter, so thinking go into effect and stay in will fall accordingly un- sport.”
about fall sports like foot- effect for the remainder der the WIAA rule for So, if you’re thinking
ball and volleyball may of the athlete’s career at ineligibility, which states about playing sports like
O.N.H.S.” that the minimum ineli- football or volleyball,
seem crazy. It isn’t.
According to the ONHS Students in fall sports, gibility period shall be now’s the time to get
Student Athletic Code, this means that athletic lesser of (2) 21 consecu- those grades up.
the code applies “to all eligibility is based on tive calendar days begin-
Habitat4Humanity: athletes during the entire “4th quarter grades of ning with the date of ear-
Help me help them calendar year. Once an [the] prceding year.” liest allowed competition

LAX Season

By Akasha Berg
Syrup gathering beginsBy Bernice Stevens payment by June 13. I
Thunderhawk Times need $2650 by June 30. Thunderhawk Times

This means so much to There are signs of
My name is Bernice me because I was raised spring in NE Wisconsin.
Stevens. I live in Green to help others in need The snow melts, the birds
Bay Wisconsin. I`m a and I grew to love to help
senior at Oneida Na- fly back, spring flowers
tion High School. I have
been a “Home for every- people in and around my bloom and the ONHS la-
one rebuilding a dream”
through a program called community. crosse team gets ready for
Wise Women Gathering
Place. I love to travel and this action.
opportunity will help me This year we have two
I would like to continue do both. I will be very
this dream by helping to thankful for this experi- seniors to lead the team.
rebuild homes with Habi- ence and will teach others And we have many up-
tat 4 Humanity. I am rais- what I have learned from coming freshmen to get
ing money for a trip to this trip. the season going. Most
Maui, Hawaii, to build a of our team will be com-
home for a homeless fam- Please help me help ing from last year’s U15
ily. The money will be others. team. They had a success-
used for my round-trip, ful year last summer and
lodging, food, transporta- Thank you in advance.
tion, and other expense. came home with the gold
I need $350 for a down My Facebook is open to
and silver.

the public for donations; THT Photo/Denis Gullickson This year we must find
Bernice Stevens is my “Well, here we are again,” Oneida Chief, Bob Brown, told ONHS stu-
the chemistry that was in

profile name. I also have dents and staff as they gathered for the annual Wahta? Kayu? Kw^tho? the U15 team and make
a gofundme campaign. to commence gathering maple syrup. Bob also reminded the group that some magic happen.
Working as a team and
the woods are the home to many animals and birds and they must be
helping each other out on
respectful as they go about this activity.
and off the field will bring
Spring break right around the corner us to where we want to be

By Kyla Denny on January 11. Then, we ary 19. — state.
Thunderhawk Times started mid-winter cere- The good news is that Every year the team
monies. The teachers had
Some say the toughest a workday on January 14. staff and students have a makes the playoffs and
stretch of the school year big break coming up in a game away from state.
is from Christmas until February started off March. It will be well-de- The low number of play-
spring break. A look at with Parent/Teacher Con- served, because the third ers has killed the team in
the school calendar says ferences on the 4th. Mid- quarter ends on March previous years, but this
that might be true. quarter progress reports 16. Then, it’s Spring year we have about 23
come on February 15 and Break from March 21-25. players with experience.
Since returning to teaching staff has a de-
school on January 4, we velopment day on Febru- So, hang in there stu- It’s going to be a won-
ended the first semester dents. It’s coming. derful year for the lax
team and Oneida.

22 Tew@sh^n T#ken • February 18, 2016 Passing On…

Metoxen, David G. Lata=Nikuhlisa=As Sackatook, Gabrielle Leigh Weiss, Allen L.

February 16, 1986 – February 11, 2016 April 24, 1973 – February 8, 2016 October 6, 1955 – January 17, 2016

David G. Metoxen his parents, Lynn A. Gabrielle Leigh and Stacey; godson, Allen Lee Weiss Ward, Tennessee,
29, of Green Bay, WI Vital and David G. Juanito; nephew, Ed- of Harrisonville, Donna Ysebaert, Wis-
passed away Thurs- Hernandez; three sis- Sackatook, 42, ward; nieces, Ressa, Missouri was born consin, Bernice Besch,
day February 11, ters, Sherene, Shal- Valley Mills, Texas;
2016. David graduat- len and Elizabeth; his Green Bay, passed Shan, Emily, Vaeh, October 6, 1955 in other relatives and a
ed from East High School brother, Larry and several host of friends.
in 2004. He enjoyed mak- nieces and nephews. away peacefully on Sophia, Kassie and Milwaukee, Wis- Legend – “Thank you
ing hand drums, wood Dad for teaching me how
carving burning, learning Monday, February 8, Alia; cousin, Lori; consin the son of to fish, be a loyal friend,
his Oneida Culture, be- love my Mom and how
ing goofy, making people 2016. She was born special friend, Theresa; Theodore and Susan to be always positive, in-
laugh and loved the out- stead of being critical to
doors. He was very cre- April 24, 1973 in Green many other cousins and House-Weiss. He depart- others.”
ative and always eager to Victor – “Thank you
learn. Services will be private. Bay. other family members. ed this life on Sunday, Dad. I wish we had one
His final resting place Gabrielle loved to cook. more day to watch the
David is survived by will be in the Homelands She was preceded in January 17, 2016 at Cass turtles on logs while
his three sons, Jerome, near Chittenango Falls. She always took care walking through the na-
Naat’aannii and Leland; Arrangements have been of her family and loved death by her father, Elmer; Regional Medical Center, ture trail on the most
entrusted to Farone & Son spending time with her sister, Michelle, her cous- Harrisonville, Missouri beautiful perfect day.”
Funeral Home, Syracuse, grandson, Miguel. She ins, J.R. and Scotty; neph- at the age of 60 years, 3 Jennifer – “Thank you
NY Share condolences enjoyed laughing and ew, Tyler; aunts, Mary and months and 11 days. Dad. Anyone can be a Fa-
at www.faroneandsoninc. spending time with her Deloris; uncles, Amos and Allen was employed ther, but it takes someone
com family. Gabrielle’s great- Gus. as a truck driver and was special to be a dad. Thank
est accomplishment was Friends gathered at a graduate of Appleton you for being that special
raising her daughter and Blaney Funeral Home, West High School, Ap- person! Love you, RIP,
it’s not goodbye. It’s till
her grandson. She worked 1521 Shawano Ave., from pleton, Wisconsin.

for the Oneida Tribe for a 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Besides his parents,

long time. February 13, 2016. A Me- Allen was preceded in

Survivors include her morial Service followed at death by his sister, Peggy

daughter, Desiree; moth- 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Wheat.

er, Elizabeth; son-in-law, To send online condo- He is survived by two

Florentino Jr.; grandson, lences, please go to www. sons, Legend and Victor

Miguel; sister; Danielle; BlaneyFuneralHome. Weiss who reside with
com. their Mother, Dawnda
brothers, Christopher

Conran; a daughter, Jen- we meet again.”

nifer Beasley, State of On behalf of the family,

Missouri; two grandchil- we wish to express their

dren, Aaden and Kait- gratitude for your many

lyn; two brothers, Jerald kindnesses evidenced in

Weiss of Arizona, Ted thought and deed and for

Weiss of Tennessee; three your attendance of the

sisters, Shirley Bosch- memorial service

Local February 18, 2016 • Tew@sh^san A’hs^ 23

Public Notice:

Agricultural Land for 11, 2016 NO LATER
Lease
Premises considered for THAN 4:30 P.M. NO
bid:
Reference Number: A P P L I C AT I O N S
03-04-2016-1
In Loving Memory of… Total Tillable Acreage: WILL BE ACCEPTED
94.70 acres more or less
Eleanora K. Smith My Lovely Ant Part of the Silver Creek AFTER THIS DATE
Project
February 18, 1963 – March 29, 2014 Ray’s S.O. – Mom – Nana –Sis Located At: AND TIME. ALL BIDS
Not a day goes by that I don’t – Daughter – and Friend W400 Block of Fish
Creek Road, Oneida, WI MUST BE SEALED
think of you. Wow Ant! To think you would be making 54155
I think of you in silence, good ole “60” this year. AND CLEARLY

and often speak your name. There is not a day that goes by MARKED WITH
All I have now are good memories, without you on my mind.
THE REFERENCE
and your picture in a frame. Celebrating the day you born and then the day
God has you up in Heaven, You grew your wings is always tough!!! NUMBER. OPENING

I have you in my heart. BIDS ON TUESDAY,
I often pray that I may join you,
MARCH 15, 2016 AT
So we will never be apart.
Until then my love… 10:00 A.M.@ D.O.L.M.

Happy Valentine’s Day & Forever my ANT, Length of Lease: METHOD OF
Happy Birthday you will never become a memory, 5 years with 5 year option
cus the day you left, you left me a piece of you… DETERMINING WHO
Love Always, Wes
…Your strength! WILL BE AWARDED
In Loving Memory of
Thank you! I love you and a big kiss Applications to be THE LEASE:
Ron McLester for you all the way to heaven
picked-up and dropped- • A pplication enclosed
December 2, 1948 – February 6, 2014 off at the D.O.L.M. office
We thought of you in a sealed envelope
with love today,
Happy Birthday!! located at: with reference number
But that is nothing new. Division of Land
We thought about you yesterday. Love all of us… Especially Buzz written on the outside of

And days before that too. Management the envelope.

We think of you in silence. 470 Airport Drive • If the case of a tie,
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories. Oneida, WI 54155 Tribal Department &
And your picture in a frame.
On our website: http:// Tribal Member will be
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we’ll never part. Legal Notice: land.oneidanation.org given priority
God has you in his keeping. Mail applications to:
We have you in our heart. • C redit score of 600 or
Forever in our hearts, Janice and Ronnie, Jr.
ONEIDA JUDICIARY on Tuesday, March 15, Division of Land better and a maximum
2016 at 9:00 a.m. in the Management
NOTICE OF above captioned case P.O. Box 365 debt to income ratio of
at the Oneida Judiciary Oneida, WI 54155
HEARING Court located at 2630 W. Attn: Sheila Huff 36%

RE: DOCKET #15- • Following the SOP:

TC-042, Oneida Distribution of Tribal

Before and Mason St. Green Bay, WI agricultural leases
54303.
After Program v. ALL APPLICATIONS Minimum Bid: $200.00
MUST BE TURNED IN per acre
Twyla Danforth
Inquiries for additional BY FRIDAY, MARCH
A diligent attempt was

made to notify the above information may be di-

Respondent of a Tribal rected to:

Debt Complaint and

Summons filed by the Oneida Judiciary

Petitioner, Oneida Before P.O. Box 19

and After Program. A Oneida, WI 54155

hearing shall take place (920) 496-7200

Visit us at:
www.kalihwisaks.com

OBC Forum24 Tew@sh^n Kay# • February 18, 2016

Chairwoman’s Forum

Hello Everyone! and federal level. There Chairwoman’s current and future Native joining the U.S. Army at Greater Green Bay
I hope this message finds are comparatively few Forum American student body. the age of 45 to fight in Chamber
you all well in mind, middle school opportuni- Among the committee’s World War I.
body and spirit! ties to develop leadership Cristina Danforth initiatives is an effort to The Greater Green Bay
skills and meaningful establish the Dr. Josiah Dr. Powless was post- Chamber is sponsoring an
Chairwoman’s connections to the lead- Chairwoman A. Powless Endowed humously recognized event on Feb. 18th at the
ers of the tribe. Ironically, Scholarship for Native with the Distinguished KI Convention Center in
On^yoteaka Youth this is the most develop- pressions and teaching American and Other Un- Service Cross, the Ar- Green Bay. Current, the
mental appropriate and at this time in our young derrepresented Minor- my’s second highest Green Bay Chamber’s
Leadership Trip to critical time to develop people’s lives, will last a ity Students at Marquette award for valor. A grow- young professional’s or-
leadership skills of stu- lifetime. University. This scholar- ing movement is working ganization has announced
Washington, D.C. dents. This is also the ship emerges from these to gain him the highest its Future 15 finalists.
A leadership develop- time that students feel the For more information to heartfelt efforts. recognition – the Medal Current will recognize
most disconnected and volunteer, participate or of Honor. the 15 award recipients
ment and ambassador isolated. donate resources, please Dr. Josiah A. Powless and present awards for
event for the On^yoteaka contact Lora Skenandore (1871 – 1918) is a mem- As part of the event, the Next Generation Best
students will take place On this trip, the tribal @ (920) 869-4493 or ber of the Oneida Tribe. recognition was given Place to Work, Young
this summer. Middle government will become Dawn Moon-Kopetsky He graduated from Mar- to Maxine Elm for her Entrepreneur of the Year
school is the time of de- more than just a photo- @ (920) 869-4427. quette University School 30 years of service as a and Young Professional
fining one’s self and cre- graph in the Kalihwisaks. of Medicine in 1904. student advocate with of the Year at a gather-
ating a realistic look at They will become real Marquette University Later reincorporated as Marquette University. ing on Feb. 18th at the
the future. Skill develop- people. This trip will give On February 4, 2016 Marquette University) The students and staff KI Convention Cen-
ment is accelerated. Tal- middle school leaders the and is considered one of are grateful for Maxine’s ter in Green Bay. One
ents are perfected. Social ability to connect with one of our distinguished Marquette’s first “gradu- dedication to support stu- of the recipients is our
skills are honed and rela- tribal volunteers, develop tribal members – the late ates of color” (1904). dents and we applaud her own Joshua R. Doxta-
tionships take on a more relationships with peers Dr. Josiah A. Powless He was the first Oneida as well. tor, Thornberry Creek at
of a serious nature. Peer from different schools, (1871-1918) was hon- Indian ever to graduate Oneida. Joshua plays an
pressure is at its maxi- learn and practice tradi- ored at the Marquette from medical school in Marquette seeks to join effective role in setting
mum. The dominate so- tional teaching and val- University with a schol- the United States. in honoring this great the example for others in
ciety is more tempting ues, become student am- arship established in his hero through the estab- having outstanding work
and has more sidetracks bassadors back at their name. The announce- As a physician, Dr. lishment of the Dr. Josiah performance. He is an in-
and pit falls than ever. schools, and see that serv- ment was made at a re- Powless dedicated him- A. Powless Endowed spiration to the tribe’s or-
ing the tribe as a leader/ ception that was hosted self to fighting the tuber- Scholarship. It is the ganization and other em-
By the time a student professional is something at Marquette University culosis and trachoma that hope of Marquette Uni- ployees as well. I would
finishes 8th grade, their they can actually aspire for Marquette University were ravaging Wiscon- versity that this support like to take this time to
basic values, life style to do. This is so impor- Native American alumni sin’s Native American and Dr. Powless’ inspir- congratulate Joshua Dox-
choices, and academic tant when trying to stop and current Native Amer- population at the time. ing example will serve to tator on a job well done!
abilities are pretty much the brain-drain and losing ican students. help the university recruit
set. For example, many our best and brightest to In 1918, he heeded and retain Native Ameri- Thank You!
schools now use the ACT job opportunities offered Under the leadership of another call to service, can and other underrepre-
Explore test in 8th grade by the dominate culture President Dr. Mike Lovell sented minority students
to predict the score on the and outside the tribe. and Provost Dr. Dan My- at Marquette.
actual ACT test 3 years ers, Marquette Univer-
later. The predictions Middle School students sity’s diversity efforts are
are remarkably accurate. need to find their identity, being propelled forward
It shows that the by 8th take healthy risks in a with some dedicated at-
grade, a student’s skills safe and caring environ- tention apportioned to the
and priorities are funda- ment, feel a valued part
mentally in place. Inter- of their community, and
ventions in high school connect and practice with
are more often than not, their culture. This trip is
too little too late. an inspired and complete
opportunity to practice
There are many pro- the components of “The
grams and initiatives Good Mind.” The im-
targeted at preschool, el-
ementary and high school
students at the local, state

OBC February 18, 2016 • Tew@sh^san Wisk 25

OBC Forum
Shekoli~ services to 5)F i t n e s s that with your health in- gained from our casino you, the general member-
surance plan you are also and retail operations. Do ship, for taking the time
Elders our elder’s center entitled to a free member- not suggest enormous to read these articles and
On February 10th the ship at the Oneida Fitness amounts or otherwise un- as always I am available
homes. visits Center. attainable payments. Re- to meet with you, should
Business Committee ap- member, with a reduced you so desire. I can be
proved a motion to move must be Per Capita Payment budget to cover Per reached at 920-869-4483
$199,000 from the Exec- The Business Com- Capita payments comes or you can e-mail me at
utive Contingency Fund Reason- at least potential cuts in member djordan1@oneidanation.
to the Elder Home Repair mittee has put a task services, programs and org.
line to be used for health able Al- 20 min- force in place to develop employment.
and safety issues with re- some plans to present to David Jordan
gard to elder’s homes and ternative utes of the GTC in the near fu- Again I want to thank
other minor maintenance ture for FY2017 and be-
issues. Standard physical yond. Your input would
be greatly appreciated.
This movement of (RAS) Pro- activity. When you receive a sur-
funds was the direct re- vey please be responsible
sult of discussion held at gram and complete the ques-
the Annual GTC Meeting tionnaire so that we can
in January. A motion was For those There get a good grasp of what
made on the GTC floor to it is you are looking for in
have the Business Com- of you are other upcoming years. Again,
mittee modify Elder Ser- be reasonable. Monies
vices budget by $125,000 who have ways to re- for Per Capita payments
to take care of this item come from revenues
and was then placed on the Tribe’s ceive RAS OBC Meeting Schedule
the BC Agenda. The BC
took action to send it to health in- David Jordan points, so OBC Conference Room
the Finance Committee surance check with
to determine where the
funds could be taken from the new re- Councilman Employ- 2nd floor of Norbert Hill Center
as originally it was talked
about coming from the quirements ee Health The Oneida Business Committee meets
as yet unfilled CEO posi-
tion. The Finance Com- for fulfill- Nursing at
mittee determined since
this was a GTC directive, ing RAS points have (920) 405-4492 to see the second and fourth Wednesday
the funds could be se-
cured from the Executive been published. There what else qualifies to earn of the month at 9:00am
Contingency Fund and I
made the motion to not are some changes and these points and also re- February 24 March 23
only take it from that line
item, but to also increase everyone needs to be ceive a cash award for
the amount to $199,000.
aware of these, so you completing some medi- March 9 April 13
Now this is not to say
that everything can be are not at a disadvantage cal tests. Remember too,
accomplished with these
funds, but at least it is a come the end of the year
start in the right direc-
tion and in the upcoming in not fulfilling these re-
budget process Elder Ser-
vices needs to be more quirements. The program
proactive when asking
for funds to cover the started December 1, 2015
increased requests for
and runs through Novem-

ber 30, 2016 and all activ-

ities must be completed

by this end date.

Some notable changes

to receiving RAS points

are:

(1) F itness Center check-

ins (2 per day) must

be at least two hours

apart from each other;

2) When attending pre-

sentations, please be

punctual. If you are

late more than five

minutes or leave more

than five minutes early,

you will not receive

your RAS points;

3) No points awarded

for duplicate presenta-

tions;

4) A max of four points

per month per facility

at fitness centers; and

26 Tew@sh^n Y@=yahk • February 18, 2016 Local

Employment Law:
Corrective Actions and the Grievance Process

By the Legislative and termination with pro- depth in our last article ing supervisor, which is Administrative Hearing adverse employment ac-
Operating Committee gression recommended on employment at-will, the person responsible Court (AHC), which is tions. This was not inten-
in that order; this is the the Employment Law for overseeing the em- in the process of being tional and the Employ-
The Legislative Oper- same as the current prac- and Handbook allow the ployee’s supervisor. A developed, if he or she ment Law has since been
ating Committee and the tice under the Personnel limited group of at-will request for reconsidera- disagrees with a review- revised. Further, while it
Oneida Business Com- Policies and Procedures. employees to be termi- tion may be made for any ing supervisor’s decision may seem to limit appeal
mittee have made the de- The Handbook also in- nated at any time and for corrective action or other regarding an alleged ad- rights by only allowing
velopment and adoption cludes alternative dispute any reason. action the employee con- verse employment ac- appeal of corrective ac-
of a new Employment resolution and employee siders being an adverse tion, deprivation of an tions that result in a loss
Law one of their top pri- assistance programs as The current practice employment action or equal employment op- of earnings (suspensions
orities. The Legislative other non-corrective ac- requires HRD’s Equal deprivation of an equal portunity or a suspension and terminations only),
Operating Committee has tion tools available to Employment Officers to employment opportunity. or termination. We chose the Handbook specifi-
identified the importance supervisors that may be review all suspensions The reviewing supervi- to limit appeals to only cally allows the AHC to
of understanding the Em- included as a requirement and terminations before sor must issue a decision suspensions and termina- consider whether any
ployment Law and the in a corrective action. they are issued to an em- to uphold, modify or re- tion because they are the previous corrective ac-
Oneida Employee Hand- ployee. The Handbook verse the supervisor’s only corrective actions tion that led to the ter-
book before presenting to Some changes have strengthens this process action. If the action is that result in a loss of in- mination or suspension
the General Tribal Coun- been made to suspension by requiring supervisors modified or reversed, the come for an employee. under appeal so long as
cil for a vote. The Legisla- and termination require- to have a written certifi- supervisor may receive This largely mirrors the the Employee requested
tive Reference Office has ments, but written warn- cate of procedural com- a corrective action or be second level of appeal reconsideration of it from
been directed to present ings remain unchanged. pliance from an Equal required to complete up- currently available: ap- his or her reviewing su-
informational articles re- The changes to suspen- Employment Officer pri- dated supervisor training. peal to the Personnel pervisor. The change in
garding the Employment sions include a cap pro- or to issuing a suspension This is the same level of Commission. policy does not prevent
Law and Handbook. In viding that suspensions and termination. Without review that the Personnel employees from appeal-
the last Kalihwisaks, we may not exceed forty (40) the certificate, the sus- Commission identifies as The largest change at ing written warnings, it
presented an overview of hours and, based on legal pension may not be is- the first level of review this level is replacing the just requires the employ-
the Employment Law’s payment requirements sued. Further, the revised currently available: ap- Personnel Commission ee to wait to appeal until
limited use of at-will for salaried employees, employee protection plan peal to the area manager. with the AHC. Moving he or she has been finan-
employees. This article require that suspensions included in the Handbook The only difference is employee appeals to the cially harmed by the su-
focuses on the updated of salaried employees allows an Equal Employ- improved accountability AHC is in the best inter- pervisor’s unjustified ac-
corrective action and must be in full workday ment Officer to deny a holding management re- est of both the Tribe and tion. This policy change
grievance process. increments and be lim- certificate of procedural sponsible for inappropri- the employee because minimizes conflict in the
ited to serious miscon- compliance if he or she ate disciplinary actions it will resolve appeals employment environ-
The Oneida Employee duct. As for termina- deems the corrective ac- and the change in title much faster and provide ment while saving the
Handbook (the “Hand- tions, the current policy tion to be retaliation. from “appeal” to “request a legally experienced and Tribe and the employee
book”) provides which allows for termination for reconsideration.” We impartial hearing body. the time and money spent
corrective actions are for three (3) accumulated The grievance process chose to rename this step Further, the AHC will disputing corrective ac-
available and the pro- corrective actions within for contesting a correc- in the grievance process also hear most matters tions that have no finan-
gressive order for issu- a twelve (12) month pe- tive action or any other because reviewing super- currently heard by Tribal cial harm on employees.
ing corrective actions. riod and interprets the supervisor action that an visors are not conducting boards, committees and
Serious misconduct may actual termination to be employee considers to be formal appeals as there commission, so the trans- If an employee as-
justify deviating from the fourth infraction. an adverse employment is no hearing process in- fer to the AHC will pro- serted that the supervi-
the expected progressive The new Handbook clari- action or deprivation of volved at this level. For mote a consistent hearing sor’s action amounted to
order. The available cor- fies that termination itself an equal employment op- that reason, “request for process Tribe-wide. a deprivation of an equal
rective actions are written is the third corrective portunity has remained reconsideration” is a employment opportunity
warnings, suspensions action within a twelve largely the same. We more accurate reflection In an opinion presented in his or her appeal to the
(12) month period and summarize it below. of what is occurring at in a previous edition of AHC, the Employee may
requires, instead of al- the first level internal to the Kalihwisaks by the appeal the AHC’s deci-
lows, termination so that The first step required Tribal management. Personnel Commission, sion to the appellate court
this provision is applied to contest a supervisor’s they were correct in stat- of the Judiciary. This is a
fairly to all employees. action is for the employ- An employee may file ing that our earlier draft
Lastly, as discussed in ee to request reconsidera- a formal appeal to the of the Employment Law • See 27
tion of the supervisor’s did not allow appeal of LOC
action to the review-

Local February 18, 2016 • Tew@sh^n Tsya=tak 27

From page 26/LOC

Judiciary. This is a pol- the Judicial Cannons so sources. so it remains subject to Register’s homepage at will discuss the hiring
icy change which only the transfer to the AHC Lastly, in response to change as the drafting https://oneida-nsn.gov/ process. If you have any
allows supervisor actions will promote consistent team continues to re- Register/. Please watch questions or comments
that are discriminatory and fair decision making the Personnel Commis- ceive valuable input from for upcoming meetings to regarding the Employ-
the second level of ap- by judges held to higher sion’s concern that the the Tribe’s employment be scheduled discussing ment Law, please contact
peal in the courts because standards than the Per- Oneida Judiciary’s filing base and membership. A the proposed Employ- the Legislative Refer-
these are the most serious sonnel Commission. By fees may be too burden- current draft of the Em- ment Law and the Oneida ence Office by e-mail at
allegation an employee providing a more skilled some on employees, we ployment Law and ad- Employee Handbook and [email protected]
can make against a su- and trained hearing body, revised the Employment ditional information is for our next article on the or by telephone at 920-
pervisor. In all other cir- we are able to reinstate Law to allow those fees available on the Oneida Employment Law, which 869-4375.
cumstances, the decision confidence in appeal de- to be waived for Tribal
of the AHC is final. cisions and eliminate the employees appealing em-
need for so many levels ployment related matters.
The AHC will be held of appeal that take from
to the standards set by the the Tribe’s limited re- Please keep in mind
General Tribal Council in that the Employment
Law is still in draft form,

ONEIDA NATION

Pardon and Forgiveness Hearing

NOTICE

Purpose: Pardon or Forgiveness- A Tribal member may receive a pardon for
any criminal conviction(s) and any individual may receive forgiveness for an
act(s) that renders the Tribal member or individual ineligible for Tribal employ-
ment, an occupational license, certification or permit issued by the Tribe, hous-
ing through the Tribe or other Tribal benefit.

When: February 18, 2016
Where: N orbert Hill Center - Business Committee Conf. Rm., N7210 Seminary

Road Oneida, Wisconsin.
Time: 10:00 a.m.

Pardon and Forgiveness Hearing Process
I. Registration
Pardon or Forgiveness petitioners must register witnesses twenty-four (24) hours
prior to the public hearing date by contacting the Tribal Secretary at 920-869-
4451.

II. Testimony
A. Oral: Each witness will be limited to 5 minutes. Witnesses who have not pre-

registered will not be allowed to testify. There will be no exceptions.
B. Written: Written testimony must be submitted on or within 5 days of the par-

don and forgiveness hearing date.
C. Witnesses: W itnesses who wish to testify against the granting of a pardon

or forgiveness must register twenty-four (24) hours prior to the
pardon and forgiveness hearing date. There will be no exceptions.

III Petitioners
The following pardon and forgiveness applications will be considered: Judith
Saldana, Tammy VanDenBloomer

This pardon and forgiveness hearing notice conforms to the Oneida Pardon and
Forgiveness Ordinance notice requirements [5.8-1].

28 Tew@sh^n Tsya=t@k • February 18, 2016 Minutes

OBC Meeting Results

The full version of the Oneida Business Committee Indian Gaming Association ried with one abstention: meeting minutes, seconded
(OBC) minutes can be accessed at oneida-nsn.gov (NIGA) Legislative Sum- Ayes: Fawn Billie, Tehassi by Trish King. Motion car-
or by contacting the OBC Secretary’s office at 920- mit – Washington D.C. Hill, Trish King, Lisa Sum- ried unanimously.
869-4451. – January 18-21, 2016; mers, Jennifer Webster
Move item XIII.A. Ac- Abstained: Brandon Ste- C. C ommunity Develop-
Executive Session A. Special Recognition for cept request for Business A. Adopt resolution titled vens ment Planning Com-
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Committee recognition and Office of Special Trustee - mittee
January 26, 2016 Years of Service award of $500 Exxon/Mo- Sign Off Authority VIII. Standing Committees
BC Conference Room, bile Alliance Program grant Sponsor: Brandon Ste- A. L egislative Operating Sponsor: Councilman Te-
2nd floor, Norbert Hill Sponsor: Geral- to each six (6) area schools vens, Councilman hassi Hill, Vice-Chair
in cooperation with Onei- Motion by Lisa Summers Committee 1. Accept October 1, 2015,
Center dine Danforth, Area Man- da One Stops and Oneida to adopt resolution 01- Sponsor: Councilman and December 3, 2015,
Present: Chairwoman Tina Travel Center to the top 27-16-A Office of Special Brandon Stevens, Chair Community Development
Danforth, Treasurer Trish ager/Human Resources De- of the agenda; Move item Trustee - Sign Off Author- 1. Accept January 6, 2016, Planning Committee meet-
King, Secretary Lisa Sum- XIII.C. Approve request to ity, seconded by Jennifer Legislative Operating ing minutes
mers, Council members: partment co-host the 2016 Tri-His- Webster. Motion carried Committee meeting min- Motion by Lisa Summers to
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, tory Conference on June unanimously. utes accept the October 1, 2015,
David Jordan, Jennifer Special Recognition by 13-17, 2016, to the top of Motion by Lisa Summers Community Development
Webster; the agenda; Correct title of Treasurer Trish King re- to accept the January 6, Planning Committee meet-
Not Present: Vice-Chair- Leon Adams and Tom Dan- item XIII.B. to “Approve turns at 10:53 a.m. 2016, Legislative Oper- ing minutes, seconded by
woman Melinda J. Dan- Ticket Distribution Stan- ating Committee meet- Jennifer Webster. Motion
forth; forth of Michelle Braaten dard Operating Procedure; B. Adopt resolution titled ing minutes, seconded by carried unanimously.
Arrived at: Councilman and Move item XVI.E.01. Agreement with Wisconsin Brandon Stevens. Motion Motion by Lisa Summers
Brandon Stevens at 11:00 (25 years); Special Recog- Approve Chief Executive Department of Transporta- carried unanimously. to accept the December 3,
a.m. Office Job Description, tion for Corridor Study on 2. Approve Audit Commit- 2015, Community Devel-
nition by Barb Truttman of Request to Post form, and Mason St/54 tee Bylaws Amendments opment Planning Commit-
Regular Meeting Recruitment Letter to be Sponsor: Troy Parr, As- Motion by Jennifer Webster tee meeting minutes with
10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Wendel Cornelius Jr. (25 sent out nationwide to all sistant Division Director/ to approve the Audit Com- the following correction:
heads-of-households on Development mittee Bylaws Amend- [Change Councilwoman
January 27, 2016 years); Special Recognition January 18, 2016 to Un- Motion by Jennifer Web- ments with the following Jennifer Webster’s atten-
BC Conference Room, finished Business as item ster to adopt resolution 01- change: [Delete “Director” dance from Absent to Pres-
2nd floor, Norbert Hill by Kim Laluzerne and Lam- XVI.D.05], seconded by 27-16-B Agreement with and “or” from Line 70], ent], seconded by Fawn
Jennifer Webster. Motion Wisconsin Department of seconded by Tehassi Hill. Billie. Motion carried
Center bert Metoxen of Beatrice carried unanimously. Transportation for Corridor Motion carried unanimous- unanimously.
Present: Treasurer Trish Study on Mason St/54, sec- ly.
King, Secretary Lisa Sum- Stevens (25 years); Special IV. Oaths of Office onded by Fawn Billie. Mo- 3. Accept memorandum re- D. Quality of Life
mers, Council members: (No Requested Action) tion carried unanimously. garding status of Children’s (No Requested Action)
Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill, Recognition by Kim Lalu- Code
Brandon Stevens, Jennifer V. Minutes VII. Appointments Motion by Lisa Summers IX. General Tribal Council
Webster; zerne and Lambert Me- A. Approve January 13, A. Appoint Mary Graves to accept the update from A. Petitioner John E. Pow-
Not Present: Vice-Chair- 2016, regular meeting min- to the Oneida Personnel the Legislative Operat- less Jr.: Per capita pay-
woman Melinda J. Dan- toxen of Doreen Reed (30 utes Commission ing Committee on the new ments
forth, Councilman David Sponsor: Motion by Te- Sponsor: Tina Danforth, Children’s Code timeline, Sponsor: Lisa Summers,
Jordan; years); Special Recognition hassi Hill to approve the Tribal Chairwoman seconded by Trish King. Tribal Secretary
Arrived at: Chairwoman January 13, 2016, regular Motion by Lisa Summers Motion carried unanimous- EXCERPT FROM JANU-
Tina Danforth at 10:26 by Don White and Marlene meeting minutes, seconded to defer the Oneida Person- ly. ARY 13, 2016: Motion by
a.m.; by Brandon Stevens. Mo- nel Commission appoint- David Jordan to accept the
Summers of Florence Petri tion carried unanimously. ment to the March 9, 2016, B. Finance Committee legal analysis and to note
I. Call to Order and Roll B. Approve December 23, regular Business Commit- Sponsor: Treasurer Trish the financial analysis is due
Call by Secretary Lisa (30 years); Special Rec- 2015, regular meeting min- tee meeting. Motion fails King, Chair by the January 27, 2016,
Summers at 10:14 a.m. utes for lack of support. 1. Approve January 18, regular Business Commit-
ognition by Sharon Mos- Motion by Jennifer Webster 2016, Finance Committee tee meeting, seconded by
For the record: Vice- VI. Resolutions to appoint Mary Graves to meeting minutes Lisa Summers. Motion car-
Chairwoman Melinda J. seau, Debra Danforth, and Treasurer Trish King de- the Oneida Personnel Com- Motion by Lisa Summers
Danforth is out of the office parts at 10:48 a.m. mission. Motion fails for to approve the January 18, • See 29
on personal time. Council- Yvette Peguero of Deborah lack of support. 2016, Finance Committee January 27 OBC
man David Jordan is away Motion by Fawn Billie to
on travel to the Tribal La- Reiter-Mehojah (35 years); table this item, seconded by
bor Advisory Committee Lisa Summers. Motion car-
meeting in Middleton, WI. and Special Recognition
II. Opening by Council-
by Geraldine Danforth of
man Tehassi Hill
the following individuals

who were not present: Mar-

guerite Bork for 25 years

of service, Renee Hill for

30 years of service, Linda

Powless for 30 years of ser-

vice, and Lois Domencich

for 30 years of service.

Chairwoman Tina Dan-
forth arrives at 10:26 a.m.

III. Adopt the agenda
Motion by Lisa Summers
to adopt the agenda with
the following changes:
[Delete item XI.D. Ap-
prove request to co-host
April 2016 U.S. Dept. of
Health and Humans Servic-
es consultation; Delete item
XIV.B.01. Approve travel
request – Chairwoman Tina
Danforth – 2016 National

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From page 28/Oneida Business Committee January 27, 2016 Minutes

ried unanimously. ted in forty-five (45) days; EXCERPT FROM SEP- analysis for resolution 1 to submit appropriate ad- vens returns at 11:55 a.m.
EXCERPT FROM DE- and to direct the Direct Re- TEMBER 23, 2015: Mo- and note that the remain- ministrative analyses to the Secretary Lisa Summers
CEMBER 23, 2015: Mo- port Offices to submit the tion by Melinda J. Dan- ing analyses are due back Secretary’s Office within departs at 11:56 a.m.
tion by Lisa Summers to de- appropriate administrative forth to accept the update at the July 8, 2015, regular thirty (30) days, seconded Secretary Lisa Summers re-
fer the legal and financial analyses to the Tribal Sec- on this item and to place Business Committee meet- by Fawn Billie. Motion car- turns at 11:59 a.m.
analyses to the January retary’s office within thirty this petition and six (6) res- ing, seconded by Tehassi ried unanimously.
27, 2016, regular Business (30) days, seconded by Te- olutions on the March 19, Hill. Motion carried unan- Motion by Lisa Summers A. Accept update regard-
Committee meeting, sec- hassi Hill. Motion carried 2016 Special General Trib- imously. to accept the financial anal- ing Work Plan for CIP #
onded by Tehassi Hill. Mo- unanimously. al Council meeting agenda, EXCERPT FROM MAY ysis for resolution 4) Re- 14-002 Cemetery Improve-
tion carried unanimously. Motion by Jennifer Web- and to request the financial 13, 2015: Motion by David cord Subcommittee Meet- ments
EXCERPT FROM SEP- ster to defer the financial analyses on all six (6) reso- Jordan to accept the legal ings, seconded by Tehassi Sponsor: Troy Parr, As-
TEMBER 9, 2015: Mo- analysis for two (2) weeks, lutions be submitted to the analysis for resolution 2, Hill. Motion carried unani- sistant Division Director/
tion by Jennifer Webster to seconded by Lisa Sum- Tribal Secretary’s Office in seconded by Trish King. mously. Development
provide an additional 60 mers. Motion carried unan- a timely manner, seconded Motion carried unanimous- C. Determine available Motion by Lisa Summers
days for the legal analysis imously. by Lisa Summers. Motion ly. General Tribal Council to accept the updated Work
of Petitioner John E. Pow- B. Petitioner Madelyn Gen- carried unanimously. EXCERPT FROM APRIL meeting date to address Pe- Plan for CIP # 14-002
less: Per capita payments, skow: Special GTC meeting EXCERPT FROM SEP- 22, 2015: Motion by Lisa titioner Frank Cornelius: Cemetery Improvements,
seconded by Lisa Summers. to address six resolutions TEMBER 9, 2015: Motion Summers to accept the leg- four resolutions seconded by Jennifer Web-
Motion carried unanimous- 1) Scheduling General by Jennifer Webster to ac- islative analyses for resolu- 1) Investigation into Onei- ster. Motion carried unani-
ly. cept the legal analysis for tions 1-6 and to provide an mously:
EXCERPT FROM AU- Tribal Council Meetings resolution 5) Governmental additional sixty (60) days da Seven Generations
GUST 17, 2015: Motion 2) Fee to Trust Process Services Chain of Com- for the Law and Finance Corporation Councilman Brandon Ste-
by David Jordan to accept 3) E lder Services Means mand, seconded by Lisa Offices to complete their 2) E nforcing Salaries for vens departs at 12:02 p.m.
the legislative analysis for Summers. Motion carried portions of the analyses, Oneida Seven Genera-
the regarding per capita Testing unanimously. seconded by Jennifer Web- tions Corporation XI. UNFINISHED
payments submitted by pe- 4) Record Subcommittee EXCERPT FROM AU- ster. Motion carried unani- 3) F reedom of Speech, BUSINESS
titioner John E. Powless GUST 26, 2015: (1) Mo- mously. Press, and Assembly
Jr., seconded by Trish King. Meetings tion by Brandon Stevens to EXCERPT FROM FEB- 4) Imposing a Tax on the A. Accept update from Envi-
Motion carried unanimous- 5) Governmental Services accept the legal analyses RUARY 25, 2015: (1) Mo- Business Committee ronmental Resource Board
ly. for resolution 3, 4, and 6, tion by Tehassi Hill to ac- Sponsor: Lisa Summers, and Environmental Health
EXCERPT FROM AU- Chain of Command seconded by Lisa Summers. cept the verified petitions Tribal Secretary and Safety Department re-
GUST 12, 2015: Motion by 6) Unclaimed Per Capita Motion carried unani- from Petitioner Madelyn Motion by Lisa Summers garding plan on how to buf-
Lisa Summers to adjourn at mously. (2) Motion by Lisa Genskow: Request Special to approve this item for the fer area between Oneida
2:06 p.m. and to direct the Payments Summers to defer the legal GTC meeting to address six July 4, 2016, Semi-Annual Sacred Burial Grounds and
Tribal Secretary to coordi- Sponsor: Lisa Summers, analysis for resolution 5 to (6) resolutions, seconded General Tribal Council access road
nate Business Committee Tribal Secretary be completed by the Sep- by Jennifer Webster. Mo- meeting, seconded by Jen- Sponsor: Tehassi Hill,
special meeting date for the EXCERPT FROM NO- tember 9, 2015, regular tion carried unanimously. nifer Webster. Motion car- Councilman
remainder of this agenda, VEMBER 25, 2015: (1) Business Committee meet- (2) Motion by Tehassi Hill ried unanimously. EXCERPT FROM DE-
seconded by Brandon Ste- Motion by David Jordan to ing and to defer the finan- to send the verified petitions CEMBER 23, 2015: (1)
vens. Motion carried unan- accept the financial analy- cial analyses for resolu- to the Law, Finance, Legis- Councilman Brandon Ste- Motion by Jennifer Web-
imously. sis for resolution 3, second- tion 3, 4, and 6 Unclaimed lative Reference and Direct vens departs at 11:51 a.m. ster to approve the request
EXCERPT FROM JUNE ed by Lisa Summers. Mo- Per Capita Payments to Report Offices for the legal, from the Environmental
24, 2015: Motion by Da- tion carried unanimously. the September 23, 2015, financial, legislative, and D. Approve revised meet- Resource Board to lift the
vid Jordan to acknowledge (2) Motion by Lisa Sum- regular Business Commit- administrative analyses to ing date for Special Gen- moratorium to allow ac-
receipt of the verified peti- mers to request the remain- tee meeting, seconded by be completed, seconded by eral Tribal Council meet- cess to Where the Water-
tion submitted by John E. ing financial analyses come Fawn Billie. Motion car- Fawn Billie. Motion car- ing from March 19, 2016, birds Nest and to restrict
Powless, Jr.; to send the back in sixty (60) days, ried unanimously. ried unanimously. (3) Mo- to March 26, 2016 access on Adam Drive only,
verified petition to the Law, seconded by Jennifer Web- EXCERPT FROM JULY tion by Jennifer Webster to Sponsor: Lisa Summers, seconded by Lisa Summers.
Finance, Legislative Refer- ster. Motion carried unani- 8, 2015: Motion by Da- direct Law, Finance, and Tribal Secretary Motion carried unani-
ence and Direct Report Of- mously. vid Jordan to defer the Legislative Reference Of- Motion by Tehassi Hill to mously. (2) Motion by Lisa
fices for the legal, financial, EXCERPT FROM OCTO- remaining legal and finan- fices to submit the analyses approve the revised meet- Summers to defer this item
legislative and administra- BER 14, 2015: Motion by cial analyses to the second to the Secretary’s Office ing date for the Special to the Environmental Re-
tive analyses to be com- Lisa Summers to accept regular Business Commit- within sixty (60) days and General Tribal Council source Board and Environ-
pleted; to direct the Law, the financial analyses for tee meeting in August 2015, that a progress report be meeting from March 19, mental Health and Safety
Finance and Legislative resolution 1 with the fol- seconded by Brandon Ste- submitted in forty-five (45) 2016, to April 11, 2016, Department to bring back
Reference Offices to submit lowing change [correction vens. Motion carried unan- days, seconded by Lisa seconded by Jennifer Web- a plan on how to buffer the
the analyses to the Tribal in the Chief Financial Offi- imously. Summers. Motion carried ster. Motion carried unani- area between the cemetery
Secretary’s office within cer’s memorandum with ei- EXCERPT FROM JUNE unanimously. (4) Motion mously. and the road as information
sixty (60) days, and that a ther the elimination of “TO: 24, 2015: Motion by David by Lisa Summers to direct
progress report be submit- Tina Danforth, Treasurer” Jordan to accept the legal the Direct Report Offices X. STANDING ITEMS • See 30
or replacement of “TO: Councilman Brandon Ste- January 27 OBC
Patricia King, Treasurer”]
and resolution 2, seconded
by David Jordan. Mo-
tion carried unanimously.

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From page 29/Oneida Business Committee January 27, 2016 Minutes

to the Business Committee ary 13, 2016, regular Busi- Parks to Niki Disterhaft Tribal Leader Consultation Ayes: Fawn Billie, Tehassi carried unanimously.
in thirty (30) days in order ness Committee meeting, – Sacramento, CA – June Hill, Trish King, Brandon
to reconsider the request, seconded by Jennifer Web- (Lannoye Elementary 15-17, 2015, seconded by Stevens, Lisa Summers Motion by Lisa Summers to
seconded by Jennifer Web- ster. Motion carried unani- Brandon Stevens. Motion Abstained: Jennifer Webster
ster. Motion carried unani- mously. School), Kris Wells (Hillcrest carried with one abstention: approve the travel requests
mously. Motion by Brandon Ste- Ayes: Fawn Billie, Tehassi
Motion by Lisa Summers vens to direct the Liaison of Elementary School), Jamie Hill, Trish King, Brandon for up to two (2) Business
to accept the update from the Trust/Enrollment Com- Stevens, Lisa Summers
Environmental Resource mittee to work with the Kallies (Pioneer Elementary Abstained: Jennifer Webster Committee members –
Board and Environmental Trust/Enrollment Commit- 2. Accept travel reports –
Health and Safety Depart- tee and MIS to look at the School), Diane Stelmach Secretary Lisa Summers, B. Travel Requests Native American Finance
ment regarding the buff- feasibility of incorporating Councilwoman Jennifer
ering plan with the trees, more information within (Martin Luther King Webster, and Councilman 2. Approve travel request – Officers Association
seconded by Jennifer Web- the Tribal ID card, second- Tehassi Hill – 72nd Annual
ster. Motion carried unani- ed by Lisa Summers. Mo- Elementary School), Yvette National Congress of Chairwoman Tina Danforth (NAFOA) 34th Annual
mously: tion carried unanimously. American Indians (NCAI)
Peguero (Oneida Nation Conference – San Diego, CA – 2016 National Leadership Conference – Phoenix, AZ–
Motion by Lisa Summers Councilwoman Jennifer – October 17-24, 2015
to recess at 12:21 p.m. un- Webster departs at 3:35 Elementary School), Sharon Motion by Fawn Billie to Development Conference – April 17-19, 2016, seconded
til 1:30 p.m., seconded by p.m. accept the travel reports –
Fawn Billie. Motion car- Councilwoman Jennifer Mousseau (Oneida High Secretary Lisa Summers, Hinckley, MN – June 19-24, by Tehassi Hill. Motion
ried unanimously: Webster returns at 3:38 Councilwoman Jennifer
p.m. School). Webster, and Councilman 2016 carried unanimously.
Meeting called to order by Tehassi Hill – 72nd Annual
Chairwoman Tina Dan- C. Approve Joint Market- B. Approve Ticket National Congress of Motion by Lisa Summers to Motion by Lisa Summers to
forth at 1:34 p.m. ing Charter American Indians (NCAI)
Sponsor: Trish King, Trib- Distribution Standard Conference – San Diego, approve the travel request – approve the travel requests
Vice-Chairwoman Melinda al Treasurer CA – October 17-24, 2015,
J. Danforth, Secretary Lisa EXCERPT FROM JANU- Operating Procedure – seconded by Brandon Chairwoman Tina Danforth for up to three (3) Business
Summers, Councilman Te- ARY 13, 2016: Motion by Stevens. Motion carried with
hassi Hill, and Councilman Jennifer Webster to defer Sponsor: Lisa Summers, three abstentions: – 2016 National Leadership Committee members –
David Jordan not present. the remainder of the agen- Ayes: Fawn Billie, Trish
da to the January 27, 2016, Tribal Secretary King, Brandon Stevens Development Conference – National Congress of
Secretary Lisa Summers regular Business Commit- Abstained: Tehassi Hill, Lisa
arrives at 1:35 p.m. tee meeting, seconded by Motion by Tehassi Hill Summers, Jennifer Webster Hinckley, MN – June 19-24, American Indians (NCAI)
Tehassi Hill. Motion car- 3. Accept travel report –
Councilman Tehassi Hill ried unanimously. to approve the Ticket Councilwoman Jennifer 2016, seconded by Brandon Mid-Year Conference –
arrives at 1:37 p.m. Motion by Lisa Summers Webster – Wisconsin Tribes
to approve the Joint Mar- Distribution Standard Meeting with Officials from Stevens. Motion carried Spokane, WA – June 27-
B. Accept update regarding keting Charter, seconded Wisconsin Dept. of Health
Tribal ID cards for Age Re- by Trish King. Motion car- Operating Procedure, and Human Services (DHHS) unanimously. 30, 2016, seconded by
stricted Products ried unanimously. and Centers for Medicare
Sponsor: Michele Doxta- seconded by Lisa Summers. and Medicaid Services 3. Approve travel request Fawn Billie. Motion carried
tor, Area Manager/Retail XII. TABLED BUSINESS (CMS) – Washington D.C. –
Profits (No Requested Action) Motion carried unanimously. November 16-20, 2015 and identify participants – unanimously.
EXCERPT FROM JANU- Motion by Lisa Summers
ARY 13, 2016: Motion by XIII. NEW BUSINESS C. Approve request to co- to accept the travel report Oneida Business Committee Motion by Lisa Summers to
Jennifer Webster to defer A. Accept request for Business – Councilwoman Jennifer
the update regarding Tribal Committee recognition and host the 2016 Tri-History Webster – Wisconsin Tribes – Conference Travel for approve the travel requests
ID cards for Age Restricted award of $500 Exxon/Mobile Meeting with Officials from
Products to the January Alliance Program grant to Conference on June 13-17, Wisconsin Dept. of Health 2016 – Various Locations – for up to three (3) Business
27, 2016, regular Business each six (6) area schools in and Human Services (DHHS)
Committee meeting, sec- cooperation with Oneida 2016 and Centers for Medicare February-October 2016 Committee members –
onded by Trish King. Mo- One Stops and Oneida Travel and Medicaid Services
tion carried unanimously. Center Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, (CMS) – Washington D.C. Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, National Congress of
EXCERPT FROM DE- Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, – November 16-20, 2015,
CEMBER 23, 2015: Mo- Area Manager/Retail Profits Councilwoman seconded by Brandon Councilwoman American Indians (NCAI)
tion by Lisa Summers to Presentation of awards by Stevens. Motion carried with
defer this item to the Janu- Michele Doxtator and Angela Motion by Lisa Summers to one abstention: Motion by Lisa Summers to Annual Convention –

approve the request to co- approve the travel requests Phoenix, AZ – October

host the 2016 Tri-History for up to three (3) Business 9-14, 2016, seconded by

Conference on June 13-17, Committee members – Fawn Billie. Motion carried

2016, seconded by Fawn National Congress of unanimously.

Billie. Motion carried with American Indians (NCAI) 4. Approve travel request

one abstention: Executive Winter Session – and identify participants –

Ayes: Fawn Billie, Tehassi Washington, D.C. – February Oneida Business Committee

Hill, Trish King, Brandon 22-25, 2016, seconded by – Republican National

Stevens, Lisa Summers Fawn Billie. Motion carried Convention – Cleveland, OH

Abstained: Jennifer Webster unanimously. – July 18-21, 2016

Motion by Lisa Summers to Sponsor: Jennifer Webster,

XIV. TRAVEL approve the travel requests Councilwoman
A. Travel Reports
1. Accept travel report – for up to three (3) Business Motion by Lisa Summers to
Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster – 2015 National Committee members – approve the travel requests
Indian Head Start Directors
Association (NIHSDA)/ National Indian Gaming for up to two (2) Business
Office of Head Start (OHS)
Tribal Leader Consultation Association (NIGA) Annual Committee members
– Sacramento, CA – June 15-
17, 2015 Convention – Phoenix, AZ – – Republican National
Motion by Lisa Summers
to accept the travel report March 13-16, 2016, seconded Convention – Cleveland, OH
– Councilwoman Jennifer
Webster – 2015 National by Jennifer Webster. Motion – July 18-21, 2016, noting one
Indian Head Start Directors
Association (NIHSDA)/ carried unanimously. (1) attendee is Chairwoman
Office of Head Start (OHS)
Motion by Lisa Summers to Tina Danforth, seconded by

approve the travel requests Jennifer Webster. Motion

for up to three (3) Business carried unanimously.

Committee members – 5. Approve travel request

National Reservation and identify participants –

Economic Summit (RES) Oneida Business Committee

– Las Vegas, NV– March • See 31
January 27 OBC
21-24, 2016, seconded by

Brandon Stevens. Motion

Minutes February 18, 2016 • A’hs^ Niwa^sa U’skah 31

From page 30/Oneida Business Committee January 27, 2016 Minutes

– Democratic National mously. Billie. Motion carried SESSION Motion carried unanimous- report, seconded by Tehassi
Motion by Lisa Summers unanimously. A. Reports ly. Hill. Motion carried unani-
Convention – Philadelphia, to accept the Oneida Arts 4. Accept Child Protective 1. Accept Gaming General Motion by Lisa Summers mously.
Board FY ’16 1st quarter Board FY ’16 1st quar- Manager report – Louise to accept the Oneida Retail
PA – July 25-29, 2016 report, seconded by Bran- ter report – Dale Powless, Cornelius, Gaming Gen- Enterprise FY ’15 4th quar- C. Audit Committee
don Stevens. Motion car- Chair eral Manager (This item is ter report, seconded by Te- Sponsor: Councilman Te-
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, ried unanimously: Liaison: Lisa Summers, scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on hassi Hill. Motion carried hassi Hill, Chair
Tribal Secretary January 26, 2016) unanimously. 1. Accept December 10,
Councilwoman Treasurer Trish King re- Motion by Lisa Summers Motion by Tehassi Hill to 4. Accept Chief Counsel 2015, Audit Committee
turns at 2:26 p.m. to accept the Child Protec- accept the Gaming General report – Jo Anne House, meeting minutes
Motion by Brandon Stevens tive Board FY ’16 1st quar- Manager report, seconded Chief Counsel Motion by Brandon Ste-
2. Accept Anna John Resi- ter report, seconded by Te- by Jennifer Webster. Mo- vens to accept the Decem-
to approve the travel requests dential Centered Care hassi Hill. Motion carried tion carried unanimously. EXCERPT FROM JANU- ber 10, 2015, Audit Com-
Community Board FY ’16 unanimously. 2. Accept Intergovernmen- ARY 13, 2016: Motion by mittee meeting minutes,
for up to three (3) Business 1st quarter report – Kim- 5. Defer Oneida Police tal Affairs and Communica- Jennifer Webster to defer seconded by Jennifer Web-
berly Schultz, Vice-Chair Commission FY ’16 1st tion report – Nathan King, the remainder of the agen- ster. Motion carried unani-
Committee members Liaison Alternate: Tina quarter report to February Director/Intergovernmen- da to the January 27, 2016, mously.
Danforth, Tribal Chair- 10, 2016, regular Business tal Affairs and Communica- regular Business Commit-
– Democratic National woman Committee meeting – Ber- tion (This item is scheduled tee meeting, seconded by D. Unfinished Business
EXCERPT FROM JANU- nie John Stevens, Chair at 10:00 a.m. on January Tehassi Hill. Motion car- 1. Reevaluate option to fill
Convention – Philadelphia, ARY 13, 2016: Motion by Liaison: Lisa Summers, 26, 2016) ried unanimously. Organizational Develop-
Tehassi Hill to defer the Tribal Secretary Motion by Fawn Billie to Motion by Brandon Ste- ment Specialist position
PA – July 25-29, 2016, Anna John Residential Motion by Jennifer Web- accept the Intergovern- vens to accept the Chief Sponsor: Lisa Summers,
Centered Care Community ster to defer the Oneida mental Affairs and Com- Counsel report of Janu- Tribal Secretary
seconded by Fawn Billie. Board FY ’16 1st quarter Police Commission FY ’16 munication report includ- ary 26, 2016, seconded by EXCERPT FROM JANU-
report to the January 27, 1st quarter report to the ing the follow up actions Fawn Billie. Motion car- ARY 13, 2016: Motion by
Motion carried unanimously: 2016, regular Business February 10, 2016, regu- identified on Wisconsin ried unanimously. Jennifer Webster to defer
Committee, seconded by lar Business Committee Assembly Bill 800, Green the remainder of the agen-
XV. REPORTS Fawn Billie. Motion car- meeting, seconded by Lisa Bay Service Agreement, B. Standing Items da to the January 27, 2016,
Secretary Lisa Summers ried unanimously. Summers. Motion carried and the Health and Human 1. Land Claims Strategy regular Business Commit-
departs at 1:40 p.m. Motion by Lisa Summers unanimously. Services (HHS) Secretary’s (No Requested Action) tee meeting, seconded by
Secretary Lisa Summers re- to accept the Anna John 6. Accept Oneida Pow Wow Tribal Advisory Commit- 2. Oneida Golf Enterprise Tehassi Hill. Motion car-
turns at 1:51 p.m. Residential Centered Care Committee FY ’16 1st quar- tee (STAC) nomination of – Ladies Professional Golf ried unanimously.
Treasurer Trish King de- Community Board FY ’16 ter report – Lloyd Powless, Vice-Chairwoman Melinda Association (This item is EXCERPT FROM SEP-
parts at 2:05 p.m. 1st quarter report, seconded Chair J. Danforth, seconded by scheduled at 1:30 p.m. on TEMBER 23, 2015: Mo-
by Fawn Billie. Motion car- Liaison: Fawn Billie, Tehassi Hill. Motion car- January 26, 2016) tion by David Jordan to ap-
A. Operational Reports ried unanimously: Councilwoman ried unanimously. Liaison: Trish King, Tribal prove Option 2A contained
1. Accept Comprehensive Motion by Lisa Summers to Motion by Lisa Summers 3. Accept Oneida Retail Treasurer within the memorandum
Health Division FY ’16 1st defer the recommendation to accept the Oneida Pow Enterprise FY ’15 4th EXCERPT FROM JANU- and to re-evaluate the op-
quarter report for a part-time Activities Wow Committee FY ’16 quarter report – Michele ARY 13, 2016: Motion by tion in ninety (90) days,
Sponsor: Debra Danforth, Assistant and an Assistant 1st quarter report with the Doxtator, Area Manager/ Jennifer Webster to defer seconded by Trish King.
Division Director/Compre- Administrator to the Com- noted changes, seconded Retail Profits the remainder of the agen- Motion carried unanimous-
hensive Health Operations prehensive Health Division by Jennifer Webster. Mo- EXCERPT FROM JANU- da to the January 27, 2016, ly.
& Dr. Ravinder Vir, Divi- to bring back an analysis tion carried unanimously. ARY 13, 2016: Motion by regular Business Commit- Motion by Tehassi Hill to
sion Director/Medical Op- and recommendation for 7. Accept Southeastern Jennifer Webster to defer tee meeting, seconded by defer this item for ninety
erations the FY ’17 budget within Oneida Tribal Services the remainder of the agen- Tehassi Hill. Motion car- (90) days, seconded by Lisa
Motion by Lisa Summers to ninety (90) days, seconded Advisory Board FY ’16 1st da to the January 27, 2016, ried unanimously. Summers. Motion carried
accept the Comprehensive by Jennifer Webster. Mo- quarter report – Daniel regular Business Commit- EXCERPT FROM DE- unanimously.
Health Division FY ’16 1st tion carried unanimously. Schiller, Chair tee meeting, seconded by CEMBER 23, 2015: Mo- 2. Accept Hospice Advan-
quarter report, seconded by 3. Accept Oneida Nation Liaison: Tina Danforth, Tehassi Hill. Motion car- tion by Jennifer Webster to tage Recommendation
Jennifer Webster. Motion Veteran’s Affairs Commit- Tribal Chairwoman ried unanimously. defer this item to the Janu- Sponsor: Jennifer Webster,
carried unanimously. tee FY ’16 1st quarter re- Motion by Lisa Summers EXCERPT FROM DE- ary 13, 2016, regular Busi- Councilwoman
port – Mike Hill, Chair to accept the Southeast- CEMBER 23, 2015: Mo- ness Committee meeting, EXCERPT FROM JANU-
B. Corporate Reports Liaison: Jennifer Webster, ern Oneida Tribal Services tion by Fawn Billie to defer seconded by Lisa Summers. ARY 13, 2016: Motion by
(No Requested Action) Councilwoman Advisory Board FY ’16 1st the Oneida Retail Enter- Motion carried unanimous- Jennifer Webster to defer
Motion by Lisa Summers quarter report, seconded by prise FY ’15 4th quarter ly. the remainder of the agenda
C. B oards, Committees, to accept the Oneida Na- Brandon Stevens. Motion report to the January 13, Motion by Lisa Summers to the January 27, 2016,
and Commissions tion Veteran’s Affairs Com- carried unanimously. 2016, regular Business to accept the Oneida Golf
mittee FY ’16 1st quarter Committee meeting, sec- Enterprise – Ladies Pro- • See 36
1. Accept Oneida Arts report, seconded by Fawn XVI. EXECUTIVE onded by Lisa Summers. fessional Golf Association January 27 OBC
Board FY ’16 1st quar-
ter report – Nic Reynolds,
Chair
Liaison: Jennifer Webster,
Councilwoman
EXCERPT FROM JANU-
ARY 13, 2016: Motion by
Jennifer Webster to defer
the Oneida Arts Board FY
’16 1st quarter report to the
January 27, 2016, regular
Business Committee meet-
ing, seconded by Tehassi
Hill. Motion carried unani-

Classified32 A’hs^ Niw^sa T#ken • February 18, 2016

www.perrethomesinc.com Notice To Creditors

Setting Time and Notice Tina L. Figueroa,
to Creditors: request for
Land Title and Trust
information.
Specialist,
The following estates are
being prepared for pro- Oneida Tribe of Indians of
bate by the United States
Department of the Interior Wisconsin
and/or the Oneida Tribe of
Indians of Wisconsin, Land Division of Land House For Sale Women
Commission, Division of Management,
NEW MODEL HOMES Land Management. PO Box 365,
All creditor claims must be
New Homes For Sale starting at filed on or before March Oneida WI 54155 3 bedroom, 2 bath w/de- Are you a woman?
29, 2016 Dated: Wednesday, tached garage. 6.4 acres, Starting or have a job
$52,900 January 6, 2016 824 Cooper Rd., $120,000. and you need work
Shelly Jean Hicks
3bd., 2ba. DOB 7/31/1956 Employment FMI: 920.833.9201 or appropriate clothing?
Call 866-433-1442 TOLL FREE for details DOD 4/14/2000 920.284.1296. Can’t afford brand new
Perret Homes • 1100 Velp Ave. Green Bay, WI
Send all creditors’ claims work clothes?
Call (920) 496-7317 and information relating to
the decedent to the follow- “Music from Our Cul- Come to the YWCA of
for all your Advertising needs! ing address: Green Bay’s Women’s Clos-
ture” is looking for a cho- Storage et. This program provides
ral music director for our work-appropriate clothing
for low-income women who
after school and summer Key Storage, LLC W1224 are seeking employent, in a
program. We are look- Town Road, Town of Onei- new job or going to school.
da, 920-819-3475. 10’x10x, Women may visit the Closet
ing for candidates with 10’x16’, 10’x24’, 10’x30’, four (4) times per year or
experience that demon- 10’x40’. 1 month free with when they are newly hired
strates musical ability in any new lease. Call for ap- for a job.
children’s choral music. pointment. storageinonei-

Oneida Tribe The Director must under- dawi.com
Employment Opportunities stand the nuances of work-

ing with a large group of Current Women’s Closet

Open to ALL Applicants young children and teens, www. Hours are:
Position Title Department Closing Date possessing the spirit and Kalihwisaks Tuesdays: 1:00–4:00p.m.
Gaming-Bingo Until Filled demeanor to create an in- Wednsdays: 3:00–6:00p.m.
Bingo Caller viting, loving, celebratory, .com Thursdays: 4:00–7:00p.m.
directed environment for
Bingo Cashier Gaming-Bingo Until Filled our goals to be achieved. Donations accepted.
Diabetes Program Supervisor Diabetes Until Filled Experience in, knowl- FMI contact Dana Letizia,
Information Security Administrator MIS-InfoSec Until Filled edge of or willingness to
Coordinator, at
(920) 432-5581, #127

Information Security Analyst MIS-InfoSec Until Filled learn the Oneida hymns, Memorial Policy
Journeyman Electrician Maintenance Until Filled traditional Iroquois mu-
sic, and Oneida language Payment MUST BE made at time of submission and
*Open to ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY is required. The Director payable by check, money order, or debit/credit card.
No Cash Policy in effect.

Position Title Department Closing Date must be able to work with Message w/Photo: All 2 column

Triage Counselor Behavioral Health Services February 25, 2016 other music staff to devel- • $10.00 (limit 1-49 words) • $20.00 (limit 75-99 words)
Administrative Assistant III Oneida Nation School System Until Filled op an exciting, engaging • $15.00 (limit 50-74 words) • $25.00 (limit 100-125 words)

Director of Legislative Reference Office Legislative Reference Office Until Filled music program that repre- All price options include a photo if desired and a nice
Desktop Support Trainee MIS/Desktop Services Until Filled sents the unique culture of border. Regular advertising rates will apply if the word

For a complete listing of positions and job description please visit our website at: Oneida, past, present, and limit exceeds the specified limits listed!
future. This is a contracted Memorial submissions mailed in without payment
http://www.oneidanation.org/humanresources/employment.aspx position. For more infor- will NOT be published.

Or call: 920-496-7000 or the Job Line at: 1-800-236-7050 Questions?

mation, please contact Call ✆ Kalihwisaks Toll Free at:
Beth Bashara at 920-490-
1.800.206.1100

3833 or bbashara@onei- Dawn-ext. 7318, Yvonne-ext. 7317, Nate-ext. 7319

danation.org.

Local February 18, 2016 • Tew@sh^n A’hs^ 33

Public Notices

Oneida Family Court Agricultural Land be accepted after this Reference Number: • If the case of a tie, ratio of 36%
Original Hearing Body for Lease date and time. All bids 2-26-2016-2 Tribal Department & • Following the SOP:
must be sealed and Tribal Member will
Notice Of Hearing Premises considered clearly marked with Total Tillable Acreage: be given priority Distribution of Tribal
for bid: the reference num- 38 acres more or less agricultural leases
RE: CASE #10CS152 ber. Opening bids on • C redit score of 600
OTCSA and Nikki Dick- Reference Number: Tuesday March 1, Located at: or better and a maxi- Minimum Bid:
enson v Manuel Ramirez 2-26-2016-1 2016 at 10:00 a.m.@ N5900 Block of County mum debt to income $200.00 per acre
D.O.L.M.
A diligent attempt was Total Tillable Acreage: Method of determin- Road “E” & W500 Civil Engineer____________________
made to notify the above 38 acres more or less ing who will be award- Block of County Road
Petitioner of a Motion ed the lease: OTIE has an immediate tion details, storm sewer,
to Modify Custody and/ Located at: • A pplication enclosed “EE” opening for a Civil Engi- construction staging, and
or Physical Placement 2500 Block of Hwy 32, neer/Project Manager for quantities.
filed by Respondent. A in a sealed envelope Length of Lease: H&H modeling, site civil, • Prepare documents such
hearing shall take place Pulaski, WI 54162 with reference num- 5 years with 5 year and/or infrastructure relat- as project specifications,
on Thursday, March 10, ber written on the ed facilities in our Milwau- design reports, agency
2016 at 2:30 pm in the Length of Lease: outside of the enve- option kee office. We currently coordination, and cost es-
above captioned case at 5 years with 5 year lope. have a strong backlog and timates.
the Oneida Family Court • If the case of a tie, Applications to be are looking to expand our • Attend and participate in
located at 2630 West Ma- option Tribal Department & picked-up and dropped- planning and design capa- meetings with clients and
son Street, Green Bay, Tribal Member will bilities. This engineering the general public.
WI 54303. Applications to be be given priority off at the D.O.L.M. position offers an excel- • Work cooperatively with
picked-up and dropped- • C redit score of 600 office located at: lent opportunity for upward other engineers, project
Inquiries for addition- or better and a maxi- Division of Land mobility within a growing managers, and techni-
al information may be off at the D.O.L.M. mum debt to income Management firm. Specific duties in- cians.
directed to: office located at: ratio of 36% 470 Airport Drive clude: • T ravel within and outside
Division of Land • Following the SOP: Oneida, WI 54155 Job Description: the continental United
Oneida Family Court Management Distribution of Tribal • C ommunicate effectively States with a team of en-
P.O. Box 19 470 Airport Drive agricultural leases On our website: http:// gineers and technicians to
Oneida, WI 54155 land.oneidanation.org with clients, staff, and attend meetings and per-
Oneida, WI 54155 Minimum Bid: Mail applications to: OTIE leadership. form field work.
(920) 496-7200 On our website: http:// $200.00 per acre • Manage and oversee mul- Minimum Qualifications:
land.oneidanation.org ––––––––––––– Division of Land tiple projects at a time, • B achelor’s Degree in Civ-
Mail applications to: Agricultural Land Management assigning work to junior il Engineering
P.O. Box 365 professionals as appropri- • 5 to 10 years of planning
Division of Land for Lease ate. and design experience
Management Premises considered Oneida, WI 54155 • M anage projects to ensure • Professional Engineer’s
P.O. Box 365 Attn: Sheila Huff that project deliverables License
for bid: and budgets are met. • Excellent communication
Oneida, WI 54155 All applications must • A ssist in preparing pro- and client interface skills
Attn: Sheila Huff be turned in by Feb- posals and fee estimates. Preferred Qualifications:
ruary 26, 2016 no • Develop and perform • Familiarity with H&H
All applications must later than 4:30 p.m. H&H modeling for plan- modeling software, Au-
be turned in by Feb- No applications will ning and design projects. todesk Civil 3D design
ruary 26, 2016 no be accepted after this • Design civil site and in- software, and ArcGIS
later than 4:30 p.m. date and time. All bids frastructure facilities in- software
No applications will must be sealed and cluding site grading, sani- Please send your cover let-
clearly marked with tary sewer, water, storm ter and resume with salary
the reference num- sewer, and storm water requirements to:
ber. Opening bids on management. OTIE
Tuesday March 1, • Develop of all aspects Human Resources
2016 at 10:00 a.m.@ of construction plans in- 1033 N. Mayfair Rd.
D.O.L.M. cluding plan & profile Ste. 200
sheets, cross sections, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Method of determin- typical sections, construc- Fax: 414-777-5899
ing who will be award- Email: [email protected]
ed the lease: www.otie.com
• A pplication enclosed
EOE-Minorities/Females/
in a sealed envelope
with reference num- Disabled/Veterans
ber written on the
outside of the enve-
lope.

Good News34 A’hs^ Niw^sa Kay# • February 18, 2016 New Officers elected to serve on

Michelle Menominee Tribal Legislative
Browning
Executive Team
On your graduation on Dec. 18th 2015 from Keshena, WI – On Febru-
NWTC, earning your
ary 9, 2016, the Menomi-
Associates Degree in Human Resources!
We have pride and joy as we watch you attain nee Tribal Legislature

your life goals. convened at the Annual

Reorganizational meeting

at the Menominee Nation

Casino-Convention Cen-

ter. The Tribal Legislature

elected the new Execu-

tive Council for the 2016

Legislative year. In an

You have blessed election among their Leg- Joan Delabreau
your entire family
islative peers, the follow-
through your
unselfish acts ing were voted into to the Menominee Chairwoman
of compassion
and love and we Executive positions of the “The Menominee Na-
know this degree
will benefit you, Menominee Tribal Legis- tion reorganizes our
your family and
everyone you lature: Joan Delabreau Menominee Tribal Leg-
touch in your life.
as Chairwoman, Crystal islature each year, and I
With Love,
Mom Chapman-Chevalier as respect the process and

Michelle Browning, is the lovely daughter of Donna Vice-Chair and Myrna all decisions made. The
Butler (DeCoteau) and stepdad Boyd Fleming; Sis-
ter of Larry Butler and Samantha Laue (Browning); Warrington as Secretary. Nation always comes

and the fiancé of Warren Demin “It is a great honor to first. I want to thank the

serve as Chairperson to membership for allow-

Kaius Davidjon Delugo the membership of the ing me to serve them as

Newborn son to proud parents Schuyler Sallaway and Menominee Nation. Each the Chairman. I never
David Delugo on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at St.
Mary’s Hospital. year our Legislature un- went a day without feel-

kalihwwwwi.saks dergoes a re-organization ing so humbled serving
.com
at which time a new Ex- such a beautiful people.
And look for us on facebook
ecutive Officers are seat- Chairperson Delabreau

ed. I am honored to have will find a committed and

been elected to serve my dedicated tribal work-

Nation.” Chairwoman force I was honored to

Delabreau went on to say, work with. I congratu-

Coachesand “I would like to thank late Chairperson Dela-

Team Managers former Chairman, Gary breau and look forward to

needed for upcoming 2016 Spring season Besaw, for his year of working with her and the

No past lacrosse coaching experience required. service and our outgoing new Executive Officers.”

Legislators, Lisa S. Wau- Chairwoman Delabreau

kau and Ruth Waupoose has culminated many

for their years of service. years of service to the

Additionally, I welcome Menominee Nation. She

our new Legislators, has served on the Leg-

Doug Cox and Pershing islature since 2002 and

Frechette, on board.” also previously held the

Interested? Delabreau replaces position as Tribal Chair-

Call Kelly Johnson at (920) 412-1817 Gary Besaw, who served woman in 2003 and 2004.
or Curt Summers at (920) 883-8332
or stop at the Oneida Family Fitness as Tribal Chairman for Chairwoman Delabreau

on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 the 2015 Legislative year. also held the Executive

Besaw will continue his Officer position of Sec-

Join our LAX family! service to the Tribe as a retary in both 2008 and

Legislator. Legislator Be- 2014.

saw stated the following,



36 A’hs^ Niw^sa Y@=yahk • February 18, 2016 Local

From page 30/OBC Jan. 27, 2016 Minutes

regular Business Committee Motion carried unanimously. Tehassi Hill, and Treasurer

meeting, seconded by EXCERPT FROM Trish King for follow-up,

Tehassi Hill. Motion carried DECEMBER 23, 2015: seconded by David Jordan.

unanimously. Motion by Lisa Summers Motion carried unanimously.

EXCERPT FROM to defer the draft response Motion by Lisa Summers

DECEMEBER 23, 2015: regarding Complaint # to accept the requested

Motion by Jennifer Webster 2015-DR13-02 to the action and to accept as

to defer this item to the January 13, 2016, regular FYI, seconded by Brandon

January 13, 2016, regular Business Committee meeting, Stevens. Motion carried

Business Committee meeting, seconded by Fawn Billie. unanimously.

seconded by Fawn Billie. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Approve Chief Executive

Motion carried with one EXCERPT FROM Officer Job Description,

abstention. DECEMBER 9, 2015: Request to Post form, and

EXCERPT FROM Motion by Lisa Summers to Recruitment Letter to be sent

OCTOBER 28, 2015: accept Complaint # 2015- out nationwide to all heads-

Motion by Lisa Summers DR13-02 as information and of-households on January 18,

to accept the update and to defer item to the Tribal 2016

to request the additional Secretary’s Office to bring Sponsor: Lisa Summers,

information be brought back back a draft response for the Tribal Secretary

to the Business Committee December 23, 2015, regular EXCERPT FROM

in thirty (30) days, seconded Business Committee meeting, JANUARY 13, 2016:

by David Jordan. Motion seconded by David Jordan. Motion by Jennifer Webster

carried unanimously. Motion carried unanimously. to defer the remainder of

EXCERPT FROM Motion by Jennifer Webster the agenda to the January

OCTOBER 14, 2015: to accept the recommendation 27, 2016, regular Business

Motion by Lisa Summers and to direct the Tribal Committee meeting,

to defer this item to Vice- Secretary to send out the seconded by Tehassi Hill.

Chairwoman Melinda J. appropriate correspondence Motion carried unanimously.

Danforth and Councilwoman to the complainant, seconded Motion by Lisa Summers to

Jennifer Webster, as the by Brandon Stevens. Motion defer this item and to direct

Liaisons, for follow-up and to carried unanimously. it be brought back when it is

bring back recommendations 4. Review Complaint # 2015- ready for action, seconded

to the October 28, 2015, CC-13 by Jennifer Webster. Motion

regular Business Committee. Sponsor: Trish King, Tribal carried unanimously.

Motion by Brandon Stevens Treasurer

to accept the report, seconded EXCERPT FROM XVII. ADJOURN
Motion by Tehassi Hill to
by Jennifer Webster. Motion DECEMBER 23, 2015: adjourn at 4:15 p.m., sec-
onded by Fawn Billie. Mo-
carried unanimously. Motion by Tehassi Hill to tion carried unanimously:

3. Approve response to accept the recommendations

Complaint # 2015-DR13-02 for Complaint # 2015-CC-

and forward to appropriate 13 and to request a report

parties be brought back to the Minutes prepared by Heath-
er Heuer, Information Man-
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, January 27, 2016, regular agement Specialist
Minutes approved as pre-
Tribal Secretary Business Committee meeting, sented/corrected on Febru-
ary 10, 2016.
EXCERPT FROM seconded by Lisa Summers.

JANUARY 13, 2016: Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Jennifer Webster EXCERPT FROM

to defer the remainder of DECEMBER 9, 2015: Motion

the agenda to the January by Lisa Summers to accept Lisa Summers, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS
27, 2016, regular Business complaint # 2015-CC-13 COMMITTEE

Committee meeting, and to assign Councilwoman

seconded by Tehassi Hill. Fawn Billie, Councilman

Oneida Housing Authority

2913 Commissioner Street
Oneida WI 54155
920-869-2227

Local February 18, 2016 • A’hs^ Niwa^sa Tsya=t@k 37

Environmental to conduct Utilities expect Wisconsin customers to see heating savings
MILWAUKEE (AP) ~ sin’s largest utility reports utility bills. Bills are down son runs from November
residential waste audit Some Wisconsin utilities that in November and De- about 30 percent for No- through March.
cember alone, a typical vember through January
By Amy Spears • % food waste. predict customers could customer saved about $85 compared with the same “This could be the low-
see their lowest heating on heating costs. period last year, Alliant est that we’ve seen in quite
Environmental Specialist-Pollu- spokeswoman Annemarie a long time,’’ Spees said.
tion Prevention The waste audit will bills in years, thanks to We Energies’ new esti- Newman said. “It hasn’t been this low
low natural gas prices and mate is based on normal since the turn of the cen-
A residential waste au- be conducted according a mild winter. temperatures the rest of Customers of Wisconsin tury.”
dit will be conducted by to industry standards and Customers of Milwau- the winter. If that esti- Public Service Corp. can
Environmental, Health the data will be compiled kee-based We Energies Natural gas prices have
and Safety Division on by the tribal statistician. can expect savings of mate holds, customers of expect to see savings of remained low, and tem-
February 25th and 26th. A total of 12 randomly around 25 percent com- the utility would see bills up to 35 percent from the peratures in Wisconsin
A waste audit is a tool picked households (six pared last year’s heating about $350 below what same period last year, said have been near to above
from Thursday collection season. That translates into they averaged for five con- Kerry Spees, a spokesman normal so far this season.
used to determine and day, and six from Friday a savings of $150 for the secutive years until 2010. for the Green Bay-based Through January, temper-
quantify the amount and collection day) will be six-month heating season, At that time, it cost nearly utility. atures in the Milwaukee
types of waste being gen-
erated. Information from used for the audit. The with a projected total heat- $800 for the six-month pe- A typical customer of area were about 17 percent
the audit will help iden- contents of the trash and ing bill of $446. riod for a typical residen- Wisconsin Public Service higher than last winter and
tify current waste prac- recycle carts will be col- tial customer. spent about $450 during 14 higher than the 20-year
tices and how they can lected and brought to a The latest forecast is an the heating season last average.
be improved. This will sorting facility. The bags update from We Energies’ In Madison, Alliant En- year. That could drop to
aid in developing a more will be weighed before initial estimate in October, ergy Corp.’s Wisconsin just over $300 this season.
focused education and sorting and the compo- the Milwaukee Journal Power and Light utility That utility’s heating sea-
outreach campaign to be Sentinel reported. Wiscon- also reports a big drop in
used by the Environmen-
tal Specialist-Pollution nents listed above will From page 26/Doxtator honored by Chamber of Commerce
Prevention. be weighed after sorting.
The sorting will be con- came in I wasn’t looking. bagging the LPGA event ing the course’s overall fessionals Organization
There are five main ducted by Environmental, One of my goals has al- as his biggest profes- strategy. from the Green Bay Area
questions that will be an- Health and Safety Divi- ways been to impact my sional accomplishment, Chamber of Commerce.
swered by the audit: sion employees using people in some fashion or he knows meeting small “Last winter we sat In this business you’re
appropriate personal pro- some way. When I looked goals leads to big suc- down with all of our always a representation
• % recyclable material, tective equipment. After into this I saw an oppor- cess. management team and of your brand,” he said.
• % trash, sorting, the materials will tunity to do something developed our vision, “Everything we do in this
• % contamination in be properly recycled or big.” said Doxtator. “This last year was the purpose and the pillars business is based on rela-
disposed of in the dump- first time that Thornberry of our business and who tionships.”
the trash (recyclables, sters at the sorting facil- “I had no intention of exceeded revenues from we are as people and our
hazardous/special/ ity. If you have any ques- moving to green Bay the previous year since values. I think that’s its “I sat on the Brown
universal wastes), tions regarding the waste from Phoenix. When I it was purchased. That important for our organi- County Teen Leadership
• % contamination in audit, please contact Amy came on site, I remem- to me is a huge success,” zational culture. It’s hard Board for the chamber,
the recyclables (trash, Spears at 920-869-4549 ber it was early March. said Doxtator. to play the game if you I did give up those du-
hazardous/special/ or aspears@oneidana- I didn’t own a jacket don’t know the score. Ev- ties because of the LPGA
universal wastes), and tion.org. and walked outside and “The financial growth ery team member on site consuming all my time
walked right back in and we’ve seen and the align- should know financially right now. I still sit on the
called my wife to tell her ment within our orga- how we are doing. They NWTC Presidents Coun-
nization with our team.

there was no chance.” They know whey they are need to have a buy in and cil where we really work

Under Doxtator, big here. I say know the score not here to just get a pay- on how to engage minori-

things are on the horizon a lot, which means where check,” said Doxtator. ties at the technical col-

for Thornberry Creek at are we financially, how While Doxtator under- lege and set them up for

Oneida. Late last year are we doing on our com- stands a healthy bottom success beyond that two-

the LPGA announced ment cards? Those little line leads to a successful year degree.”

the course will host the measurements we have business he knows there The Future 15 award

Thornberry Creek LPGA in place help us excel our is a responsibility to the winners will be honored

Classic July 3—9 in 2017 brand.” community. on Feb. 18, from 5 p.m. –

and July 2-8 in 2018. The Along with growing “Where ever I go I 9 p.m. during the Future

event’s $2 million prize revenues Thornberry make sure to create rela- 15 Young Professional

purse will be the LPGA Creek at Oneida has seen tionships in the commu- Awards at the KI Con-

Tour’s biggest for a non- their market share grow nity. Shortly after coming vention Center in Green

major tournament. 70 percent over the last in I became a member of Bay.

While Doxtator trumps two years along sharpen- the Current Young Pro-

38 A’hs^ Niw^sa T#klu • February 18, 2016 Local

Book Review: Professional Indian by Michael Leroy Oberg

By Clifford Abbott analysis. He has been with, and against Wil- aggeration Oberg sorts end. He later fell out of ject, and so there is still
University of Wisconsin- the subject of several ar- liams, as writing an exag- through the record for the favor among the Onei- plenty of room to specu-
Green Bay ticles that have reviewed gerated and critical recol- true Williams. das, tried to find other late on Williams’ moti-
his life and tried to sort lection of Williams, while roles for himself, moved vations, but the idea of
Michael Leroy Oberg, through the mythmaking, he sees John Hanson, The basic outline of to the St. Regis Mohawk his life as performances
Professional Indian: The including one published who was taken with the the life Oberg describes community in northern is satisfying in under-
American Odyssey of El- previously in this jour- possibility of Williams’ is clear. Williams was New York, enjoyed some standing his behaviors.
eazer Williams. Philadel- nal, and it is not uncom- being the lost dauphin, born in the Caughnawaga popularity with the lost Oberg’s writing is en-
phia: University of Penn- mon for the authors to as writing an exagger- community of Mohawks dauphin story, and died gaging. He can be a bit
sylvania Press, 2015. charge one another with ated and naively accept- outside Montreal. He was in poverty. repetitive when he pulls
288 pages, cloth, $39.95 misreading the historical ing recollection. Ellis is descended from Eunice back for a big picture as-
record on him. Laurence responsible for the idea Williams, a white woman The challenge for sessment and at times the
The life of Eleazer Wil- Hauptman, who has writ- that Williams aspired to who had been captured in Oberg is to make sense chronology is a challenge
liams (1787-1858) offers ten widely on the Iro- be the leader of an empire 1704 in a Mohawk raid of this life rich with im- when he is trying to ex-
historians both a play- quois and especially the of Indians removed from on Deerfield, Massachu- portant connections to plain actions at one point
ground and a challenge. Oneida, called for full- New York to Wisconsin, setts and had chosen to several religions, several that have roots in an ear-
The playground is that scale biography of Wil- an idea that has been ac- stay in the Caughnawaga native communities, poli- lier period, but these are
one can mine the source liams and Michael Leroy cepted by some writers community. As a teen- cy changes in federal and minor quibbles. This is
materials to create a rich Oberg has now provided but that Oberg finds un- ager Williams was sent to state relations with na- an important and needed
array of stories, each one. supported. Hanson is re- be educated among New tives, land development, work on a difficult life.
casting Williams in a dif- sponsible for assembling England Protestants and and constant negotiations
ferent light. The chal- Oberg’s biography is the case that Williams imagined himself headed all with a lot of questions Notes from Loretta
lenge is sorting through richly researched with was actually the child for a career in the clergy. about who is representing Metoxen- Tribal
the fabrications and ex- thorough and valuable of Louis XVI and Marie After a stay in New York whom. Since Williams Historian
aggerations in those ma- documentation. One Antoinette who had been City he embraced the had multiple audiences
terials to get inside the way he deals with his spirited out of France and Episcopal Church and and financial reasons for The Culture Heritage
man. Williams is a man controversial subject is raised in a Mohawk com- found patrons for mis- pleasing them, Oberg Department has a collec-
who has inspired a film, by opposing two authors munity outside Montreal, sionary work. He had a sees his life as a series of tion of Eleazor Williams
an opera, several novels, who wrote about Wil- a story also unsupported small role that he later ex- performances. The times papers, including a num-
and enough controversy liams during his lifetime. by evidence. Between aggerated on the Ameri- were turbulent enough so ber of letters where he is
to bring in some DNA Oberg sees Albert El- these two poles of ex- can side of the War of that the changing audi- requesting funds from the
lis, who had worked for, 1812 and then did serious ences required changing Ogden Land Company,
missionary work among performances and even- church officials and the
the Oneidas in New York. tually the performances Department of War for
He had both support- overwhelm anything that assisting Tribes in New
ers and detractors in that might be real. Oberg has York to remove from
community as he played no hesitation in calling their homelands west.
a role in spiritual, diplo- Williams a con man and
matic, and land dealings. the evidence certainly Mr. Williams remains
He eventually supported supports that assertion. have been reburied near
removal of Indians from Holy Apostles Church in
New York to Wisconsin It is always difficult for 1947 when Vestry mem-
and worked toward that a biographer to get truly bers retrieved them from
inside the head of a sub- St. Regis, New York.

Local February 18, 2016 • A’hs^ Niwa^sa W@ta=lu 39

Sustain Oneida: Participant Responses to the 2015 Sustain Oneida Summit

By Sustain Oneida cision-making. The Busi- ment should not deter- Mountain) were highly sharing their stories and for more information on
and The Trust and ness Committee needs mine who Oneida are. rated, but some par- comments. The informa- future Sustain Oneida
Enrollment Commit- to stay engaged with the Some thought it was im- ticipants were confused tion that came out of this events!
tees community. They should portant to acknowledge about terminology such summit will be used to
take a leadership role that Oneida is a Nation as “citizenship,” “mem- plan several new sum- https://www.facebook.
This series of articles is with this conversation not a Tribe. The history bership,” “enrollment” mits later this year; to com/OneidaTrust
designed to inform Oneida and create the forum for of Oneida needs to be and “blood quantum.” help us to improve sum- http://www.oneidanation.
citizens about enrollment it to continue. We must shared, and the “truth” Webster’s dictionary de- mit design, and to contin- org/enrollment/
issues. The total number of separate and define the should be relayed as well. fines a “citizen” as “A ue forward in a good way.
Oneida enrolled members is difference between poli- member of a state; a na- For comments or ques-
expected to decline within tics and politicians. What needs to happen tive or naturalized person Please check out the tions please email: sustai-
the next 10 years. The goal for Oneida to move who owes allegiance to Kalihwisaks, our web- noneida@oneidanation.
of these articles is to gener- What makes us Oneida? forward? a government and is en- site, and Facebook page org
ate community conversa- The most common titled to protection from
tions about citizenship and Participants spoke of it.” A “member” is de- Thornberry Creek at Onei- license
belonging so that we may way participants iden- the need for the commu- fined as “Someone or da is recruiting for the • Guest Services (Golf)
explore our options. tified as Oneida was nity to review the Consti- something that belongs to upcoming 2016 golf and
through their family/ tution. They also stated or is a part of a group or event season with some – (seasonal) must have
This article will pro- ancestry. The next most that the Trust and Enroll- an organization.” positions immediately valid driver’s license
vide a summary of partic- common way was blood ment Committees should available. In addition to • Bussers-Expos - mini-
ipants’ discussion at the quantum. There is some provide copies of the cur- Overall, participants reliability, motivation and mum age of 16
Sustain Oneida Summit hesitancy to change the rent amended member- were hungry to learn loyalty, we are looking for • Cooks – experience is
held on Saturday Novem- membership ordinance ship ordinance. More more and to have more Team Members who have preferred and some posi-
ber 21st, 2015. During due to a fear of creating communication needs to time for dialogue and charisma, are team players tions are available for im-
the summit’s “Fishbowl” a tribe of “white people.” occur about the topic in interaction. Suggestions and focused on customer mediate start
activity and small group Some respondents feel various accessible out- included hosting a two- service to ensure our guests • Hostess - minimum age
discussions, facilitators a sense of belonging lets. The conversation day summit, or a summit “Experience Something of 16
posed questions to the through the Oneida tradi- should continue. There with dialogue only. An More.” If you are looking •D ishwashers - minimum
group about “citizen- tions, culture, and teach- should be a dedicated fo- overwhelming percent- for your next position, we age of 16
ship,” “membership,” ings. Some know they cus on the youth. Other age (93%) wanted a new would encourage you to • Refreshment Cart Host-
“belonging,” and what are Oneida in their heart input can be obtained summit within the next apply to join our team! ess (seasonal) – must be
it means to “be Oneida.” and minds. The Oneida from community meet- 6 months – 1 year from We have the following full- 18 years of age, able to
Responses were captured language was also men- ings and social media. now. Participants also time position available: obtain and maintain a
on flipcharts. Later, the tioned multiple times. shared ideas to engage • Catering Coordinator – liquor license and must
Sustain Oneida team The Oneida Reservation Summit questionnaire the entire Oneida com- have valid driver’s li-
analyzed the responses was identified as home. feedback munity, such as: relying some evening and week- cense
to find common themes, Other participants said more on social media end shifts are required. • B artenders – must be 18
which are summarized that their Oneida values At the end of the sum- outlets such as Twitter Must be able to obtain years of age and able to
here: and community involve- mit, participants provided and Facebook; increasing and maintain a liquor obtain and maintain a
ment make them Oneida. feedback on question- youth engagement; com- license within 30 days liquor license, some po-
Where do politics and Some solutions brought naire cards. The major- municating to all depart- of starting position, 2+ sitions are available for
politicians fit? up by participants in- ity of responses indicated ments and committees; years of banquet, food or immediate start
cluded providing housing that they approved of continuing to provide beverage management or Thornberry Creek at Onei-
Participants stressed on the Oneida Reserva- the summit organization incentives such as door supervisory experience da, as an enterprise of the
the importance of listen- tion, marriage to other and content, but stressed prizes for participants; required, college degree Oneida Tribe of Indians
ing to the voice of the Oneidas, adoption, and the need for more time and utilizing the Kalih- in food service manage- of Wisconsin, supports
people. Both traditional inclusion of other Onei- for dialogue. 88% of re- wisaks regularly for com- ment or related field pre- the Oneida Tribe’s initia-
and democratic systems das (Canada, New York). spondents rated the Fish munity outreach. ferred. tive of Indian Preference
rely on consensus for de- Some participants iden- Bowl activity as “good” We also have the following as related to hiring deci-
tify as Oneida, because or “excellent” and 84% Yaw^ko! to all who at- part-time positions avail- sions. Any further ques-
they have a membership rated the small group tended the Sustain Onei- able: tions, please call 920-434-
card or for the benefits conversations as “good” da Summit! The Sustain • Banquet servers/set up 7501 extension 112. We
that Oneida provides. or “excellent.” Both of Oneida team is grateful - minimum age of 16, encourage you to complete
the speakers, Jill Doer- to the community for at- some positions are avail- an application by going to
It was mentioned that fler (White Earth) and tending the event and able for immediate start www.golfthornberry.com
the “federal” govern- Richard Monette (Turtle • Servers (restaurant) - and printing it off, or stop-
some positions are avail- ping in at 4470 N. Pine
able for immediate start Tree Road in Oneida, WI
• Maintenance (Ground- 54155. You can return the
skeepers) – (seasonal) completed application via
must have valid driver’s fax 920-434-8845, scan
it and email it to lfuss@
golfthornberry.com, or by
dropping it off.

40 Kay# Niw^sa • February 18, 2016 Local

Board Vacancies Personnel Commission SOP which shall provide procedural
guidance on determining when, how
To submit an application by email sent to: [email protected] One (1) vacancy-finish term until an d by whom OPC communications
6/10/20 are made.
To submit an application by mail send to: Tribal Secretary’s Office
Purpose: The OPC was created by the Deadline: 4:30pm
PO Box 365 Oneida WI 54155 General Tribal Council as the Personnel Friday, March 18, 2016
Selection Committee and renamed the
To submit an application in person go to the second floor of the Norbert Hill Personnel Commission by the Personal Election Board
Commission and the Oneida Business
Center at N7210 Seminary Road Resolution (#4-13-90A). The origi- Two (2) Vacancies-finish terms until
nal bylaws were amended by approval 11/12/17 and 8/14/16
Oneida Library Board Anna John Nursing Home of the Oneida Business Committee
Commission on April 29, 1998 and April 28, 2010. Purpose: is responsible for holding
One (1) vacancy Qualifications: elections of the Oneida Tribe and con-
Purpose: is to assist the Oneida Gener- Four (4) Vacancies- Finish terms Candidates for election or appoint- ducting secret ballots of General Tribal
al Tribal Council and the Library staff: until 7/8/18, 11/12/17, 1/28/18 and ment to the Commission shall be at Council Meetings.
1. To provide quality library and infor- least twenty-one a) Must be an enrolled
7/25/17 member of the Oneida Tribe of Indians Qualifications:
mation services to the people of the Purpose: The is to serve in an adviso- of Wisconsin. a) M ust be an enrolled member of the
Oneida community as well as Brown ry capacity for the Anna John Nursing b) The entire combined commission
and Outagamie county residents Home (AJNH) ensuring the operations Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wiscon-
through the continuation of existing are within the guidelines and policies may not consist of more than two (2) sin.
tribal, county and interlibrary system of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wis- members from any one division of b) Must be twenty-one (21) years of age
agreements. consin and within all regulations, rules the Oneida Tribe, or less than seven or older.
2. To encourage and promote the devel- and policies governing the operation of (7) community members who are not
opment of library services to meet the a nursing home. The Board also ensures employed by the Tribe. Deadline: 4:30pm
informational, educational, cultural the AJNH maintains a safe and sanitary c) Be free of any and all direct conflicts Friday, March 18, 2016
and recreational needs of the Oneida environment while providing quality of interest or appearances of conflict
Community Library clients. care and services to residents of the fa- as defined under various laws and Bay Bancorporation
3. To develop policies which will pro- cility and as ordered by each resident’s policies of the Tribe, including but
tect the unique resources held by the attending physician. The Board shall not limited to the oath of office, the One (1) Vacancy
Oneida Community Library, specifi- have the following duties and responsi- OPPP, the Ethic Code, the Judicial Qualifications:
cally those pertaining to the Oneida/ bilities: Code and the Oneida Rules of Civil Individual eligible for election to the
Haudenosaunee and other Native a) Enhance service between the resi- Procedure. Board of Directors shall meet minimum
American Nations. d) A member may not be and employee qualifications determined by properly
4. To promote the use of meeting areas dents, families and the AJNH Admin- of the Human Resources Department, offered and approved motion (s) of the
within the Oneida Community Li- istration. any advocacy group (department), or stockholders.
brary for socially usefully and cul- b) To be involved, visit and participate any other recognized hearing body 1. Q ualifications for membership to the
tural activities. in activities with the residents. within the Oneida Tribe, e.g. Person-
c) Ensure the AJNH is equipped and nel Relations Officers and Paralegals. Board may include experience, edu-
Qualifications: staffed in a manner to provide the e) C ommissioners shall be available for cation, prior service to the sharehold-
a) A ny Tribal member whose name ap- best services for residents. meetings, trainings, interviews, pre- er or its affiliates, or other qualifica-
d) To bring the Board’s concerns and/ screenings, reassignments, grievance tions which the shareholders deem
pears on the official roll of the Oneida or complaints to the AJNH Administra- hearings and other duties as needed. appropriate and are within the param-
Nation of Indians of Wisconsin and tion. Three (3) unexcused absences to at- eters of applicable laws.
is eligible to vote in accordance with tend to such duties may be reported 2. Due to the regulated nature of the
the Tribal Constitution can serve on Qualifications: to the OBC, if deemed appropriate by business and the state in incorpora-
the board. • Must be an enrolled member of the the OPC. tion, shareholders shall not be bound
b) A Board member shall not be a con- f) Both formal and informal communi- by the Oneida Tribe of Indians Policy
sultant, contractor or staff of the Oneida Tribe or up to two health pro- cations with any entity by any com- on Boards, Committees, and Com-
Oneida Community Library. fessional persons or licensed health missioner on behalf of the OPC will missions when electing eligible
professional persons may serve on the be as directed by the Commission, members to the Board.
Deadline: 4:30pm commission. or as routinely my required by Of- 3. A director does not need to be a resi-
Friday, March 4, 2016 • May not be employed by the Anna ficers. Specific policy governing all dent of the State of Wisconsin.
John Nursing Home. communications of the OPC may be
• Shall serve a full term of 3 years. set forth in an OPC Communications Deadline: 4:30pm
Friday, March 18, 2016
Deadline: 4:30pm,
Friday, March 18, 2016

Local February 18, 2016 • K@ye Niw^sa U’skah 41

First Full Calendar Year of the Oneida Judiciary

January 1, 2015 to Diane House courage settlement of the case. er Tribal courts as well as nally scheduled to be
December 31, 2015 (Part Time) cases by the parties them- local courts. Five of the completed by November
selves - on their terms Transition Period nine Judiciary judges are 1, 2014. However, due
By Gerald L. Hill Trial Court - with the assistance of The Transition Plan graduates of accredited to delays in construction,
Chief Judge of the Denice Beans, an assigned Peacemaker law schools and four are the Judiciary was unable
Oneida Judiciary Court Chief Judge to facilitate the process. adopted by the OBC pro- licensed to practice law, to move in until the last
of Appeals (Full Time) Agreement to Peacemak- vided that the new Judi- and the remaining four week of February, 2015.
Layatalati Hill ing by the parties is not ciary would commence have Master’s degrees,
Background (Full Time) always possible, howev- operations concurrent as required by the Judi- The new facility was
The Judiciary was cre- John Powless, III er, it remains an option at with the Oneida Tribal ciary Law. The Family completely renovated
(Full Time) all levels of litigation in Judicial System/Appeals Court Judge, Robert J. utilizing in-house tribal
ated by the Oneida Gen- the Judiciary, as intended Commission until March Collins, II, is retained on resources as much as
eral Tribal Council on The Chief Judges were by the OGTC. 1, 2015, when the OTJS/ a professional contract possible. There are two
January 7, 2013, by Res- sworn in on October 13, Appeals Commission by the OBC as provided court rooms equipped
olution that directed the 2014. The remaining It was determined that would be phased out. The for by the Family Court with state-of-the-art tech-
finalization of procedural six elected judges were Peacemaking in the Ju- clerks of each court and Law. The required mini- nology communication
laws be enacted by the sworn in a week later. A diciary would only apply the Court Administrator mal training hours were systems, a Peacemak-
Oneida Business Com- formal Investiture by the to cases formally filed in were carried over from accomplished by each of ing/Mediation room, ex-
mittee, which they were, Oneida Business Com- the Tribal Court. Previ- the previous system and the elected judges and panded lobby areas and
and the election of judges mittee was held at the ously, Peacemaking had were critical to the suc- their training hours ex- private attorney/client
on the day of the Gen- Radisson Hotel on No- been available to other cess of the Transition ceeded the required time consultation rooms. The
eral Election in July of vember 4, 2014 at which Tribal bodies under the phase. They are the pro- by many hours. wampum belts, art work
2014. The Judiciary Law the oaths of office for the aegis of the OTJS/Ap- fessional support staff of and photos in the lobby
requires that all elected judges-elect were admin- peals Commission. In the Judiciary. The Fam- Judiciary Begins were done in cooperation
judges be enrolled mem- istered by Chairwoman formal communications ily Court was included in Operations with Oneida Tourism,
bers of the Oneida Tribe. Tina Danforth before with the Oneida Human the Transition, however it Cultural Heritage and
The General Election the assembled Oneida Resources Department functions under the Fam- The Judiciary began re- students at the Oneida
took place in July of 2014 community, families the Judiciary support- ily Court Law which was ceiving cases on January Tribal School.
however the judges were and friends. Outgoing ed the continuation of separately enacted by the 5, 2015, including those
not included. Judicial Officers of the Peacemaking as an op- OBC in June, 2013. that were not completed Additionally, the Ju-
Oneida Judicial System/ tion to avoid litigation by the OTJS/Appeals diciary was officially
A Special Election for Appeals Commission as there are a number of The initial primary Commission. The Fam- opened to the Oneida
Judiciary judges was held were also honored by the persons trained in the undertaking of the Judi- ily Court docket pro- community on February
on September 27, 2014. presentation of Pendleton Peacemaking and Media- ciary was training of the ceeded as usual and the 24, 2105, with the Onei-
The results of the elec- blankets for their many tion processes throughout judges. The OGTC had Trial Court began sched- da Business Commit-
tion were: years of service. the Tribe, including Cul- mandated no less than 60 uling cases for hear- tee, local dignitaries and
tural Heritage and HRD. hours of training for each ings on garnishments, Oneida Veteran’s Color
Court of Appeals By the OGTC Resolu- Peacemaking is a feature judge before they would Tribal indebtedness, and Guard. There was also an
Gerald L. Hill, Chief tion the Judiciary was of many Tribal courts and be eligible to hear cases. Oneida Housing Author- “Open House” on May 1,
Judge (Full Time) scheduled to be opera- by including it in our law, The first 32 hours were ity collection actions and 2015, which invited the
Sharon House tional by November 1, the Oneida Tribe is com- provided by the National evictions. Additionally, community and employ-
(Part Time) 2014, however, because mitting to incorporate Judicial College out of Peacemaking sessions ees to tour the courthouse
Jennifer Hill-Kelley of the election being de- this process as a hybrid Reno, NV, whose staff are scheduled from the premises.
(Part Time) layed to September that procedure available to instructors came here and Family Court.
Chad Hendricks date became impossible. the Judiciary. Many out- covered necessary areas During our transition
(Part Time) The OBC then, by reso- side courts require medi- of instruction such as ju- As the judges complet- period we were invited
lution authorized by the ation and settlement as a dicial ethics, community ed training the Judiciary on scholarships to a
OGTC, revised the oper- preferred outcome when responsibilities and judi- was located in offices three-day training ses-
ational start date to Janu- it is mutually accepted by cial writing. In the past, of the old Tsyunhekw^ sion provided by the Fox
ary 5, 2015. the parties. When Peace- this training was available Retail Store suite at the Valley Tech addressing
making is not viable or to Appeals Commission- Ridgeview Plaza. Com- Courthouse Safety. This
Peacemaking was in- the parties cannot reach ers as they were elected pletion of the conversion was a key component
tentionally included in an agreement, the usual or appointed at the Reno of the former Oneida in the development of a
the Judiciary Law as an formal procedures will Campus. Other required Human Resources De- Courthouse Safety Plan.
important vestige of our govern the outcome of training included observ- partment building into
Oneida heritage to en- ing court sessions in oth- a courthouse was origi- • See 24
Oneida Judiciary

42 Kay# Niw^sa T#ken • February 18, 2016 Local

From page 41/Oneida Judiciary

There was an existing 2015: where self-represented take the responsibility year of the Judiciary has General Tribal Council to
safety plan for the Rid- • Trial Court litigants and lay advo- of original hearing bod- been one of training and protect the Sovereignty
geview site. However, cates can put forth a ies; Boards, Committees experiencing the respon- of the Oneida Nation and
it was quickly realized 188 hearings credible case in situa- and Commissions. These sibilities of interpreting the Rights of its citizens.
that the new courthouse • P eacemaking tions where the party hearings will be de novo Oneida Tribal Law for all
would require an updated is unable to afford an trials processed in the Ju- parties, their advocates I believe that the Judi-
system that would coor- 71 intake requests attorney. The Judi- diciary Trial Court. and attorneys as well as ciary, including all judg-
dinate with other Tribal • Family Court ciary is addressing this working with the Oneida es and staff, has fulfilled
entities as well as outside by sending judges to a Like all other tribal Business Committee and its mission during our
agency first responders. 471 hearings training put on by the laws, the Administrative other Tribal entities to first full calendar year
Particularly, the Judi- • Court of Appeals National Judicial Col- Court Law is wending insure that this new inde- of 2015. In as much as
ciary’s safety plan had to lege which teaches the its way through the LOC pendent body of our gov- the Transition Plan was
account for unimagina- 19 case filings best practices in han- legislative processes of ernment is functioning as a starting point we know
ble, but potentially seri- Each of these accom- dling these types of public hearings and re- it was intended. that there are continuing
ous events such as active plishments require con- cases. The goal of the view. Until it actually responsibilities and that
shooters and/or terrorist tinuing maintenance and Judiciary is to utilize becomes law, the Judi- The mission of the there will always be room
threats. To that end the to that end the Judiciary this course to help edu- ciary is preparing for the Oneida Judiciary is to for improvement. The ac-
Judiciary was able to en- is establishing the fol- cate lay advocates and changes that may come provide a fair, orderly, complishments described
hance the safety of every- lowing: the general public and as the Tribe continues to and neutral forum for the are a strong founda-
one who uses the build- 1. C omprehensive Train- make the court more refine its governing in- resolution of issues that tion for the future. A re-
ing, both staff and public “user friendly.” frastructure as a modern may arise out of gov- spected, credible Oneida
by having a trained Se- ing Plan for both Judg- 5. E xcept for pro se liti- government and an act of ernance of the Oneida Judiciary will continue
curity Officer assigned es and staff. gants, all lay advocates Tribal Sovereignty. Nation and civil actions to effectively serve and
from Oneida Internal 2. Establishment of an and attorneys must be amongst its members, protect the rights of the
Security. The Judiciary Emergency Action accepted by the Judi- Maintaining the cred- other people residing on Oneida people and the
was also able to provide Plan to address emer- ciary and granted ad- ibility of our Judiciary the Oneida Reservation, Sovereignty of the Onei-
on-site training from Fox gencies and natural mission to practice. is a priority and the key and those doing business da Tribe as a separate and
Valley Tech for the en- disasters to accommo- All those who appear features of this priority is with Oneida Tribal enti- independent branch of
tire staff, including the date public and Judi- before the Judiciary, training and communica- ties. It is our mission to government as intended
new Security Officers. ciary staff safety. including pro se liti- tion, both internally and operate as an indepen- by the Oneida General
The training included a 3. The establishment of gants, are required to externally. dent branch of our gov- Tribal Council.
building safety audit with protocols for com- conduct themselves ernment entrusted by the
recommendations, which munications between professionally and Under the circumstanc-
was provided at no cost the Judiciary and the present cases consis- es, the first full calendar
but by cooperative agree- OGTC through the tent with the rules of
ment. Oneida Business Com- civil and appellate pro-
mittee. The OGTC cedure set forth in the
In addition to this was Resolution, 1-7-13B, Oneida Code of Laws.
a federal evaluation of established the Judi- Each of the branches
Judiciary administrative ciary Law, Chapter 150 of the Judiciary has
practices and courtroom of the Oneida Code of developed a brochure
procedures, again provid- Laws, and declared its briefly describing its
ed at no cost to the Tribe. intent that “The Judi- procedures which is
Each of these training ciary shall support a available on the Judi-
and evaluation events separation of Tribal ciary website for tribal
reflects the intent of the Government powers.” members and the gen-
Judiciary to maintain the 150.4-4. Presently, we eral public.
highest professional stan- have scheduled quar-
dards and follow through terly meetings with the Looking Forward
of the directives set forth OBC. The Judiciary is pre-
in the Judiciary Law en- 4. Another area of re-
acted by the Oneida Gen- sponsibility for the paring for the proce-
eral Tribal Council. Judiciary is with self- dural requirements of an
represented litigants “Administrative Court”
The following num- and lay advocates. which when enacted will
bers reflect statistics from Throughout Indian
County, courts are
concerned with pro-
viding an environment

Local February 18, 2016 • K@ye Niw^sa A’hs^ 43

WISCONSIN INDIAN EDUCATION Letters ning reports from me on a Move to Oneida
ASSOCIATION regular basis with respect I understand there is
Community Outreach to the current failed tribal
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Kick-Off Meeting economy. a question of sustaining
2016 – 2017 our blood for the Oneida
There was a FY’17 2. Regarding, Increas- people.
Wisconsin Indian Education Association is pleased to provide Kick-Off meeting on Jan- ing Revenue and Reduc-
scholarship assistance to American Indian students attending in- uary 30th. The postcard ing Debt, the following May I suggest that a
stitutes of higher education for the 2016– 2017 academic year. was received the day be- is observed at the Pack- program be established
This scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship, not based fore yet the meeting was erland One Stop/ Oneida to assist tribal members
on financial need. Four (4) scholarships will be awarded, each in still held at OBC Confer- Market. Oneida Market is willing to relocate to
the amount of $1,000, to complete the application process for this ence room. Two discus- not always open when the Oneida. Help with mov-
award go to the following website. sion items follow: One Stop is open because ing costs, housing and
One Stop employees employment for those
http://www.wiea.org/uploads/files/WIEA-Scholarship-2017.pdf 1. There has always are not trained in selling that qualify. It’s worth
been confusion on the dif- Oneida Market products. discussing and it would
ference between econom- give our people the op-
ic development and tribal Yet Retail infers portunity to contribute to
economy, the latter we do $30,000 in Tsyunhehkwa the community.
not have. Fortunately, Pat losses that must remain
Pelky was able to explain separated from One Stop Also, my father is
it and rightly stated that a for accountability (un- Charles Elmer Skenan-
tribal economy “needs to derstandable), yet Retail dore son of Abselum
be done on purpose”. In- seems unwilling to solve Skenandore and Florence
ferring a sense of urgency this simple inventory Hill – I’m looking for a
that has been previously control problem so Mar- connection to my fam-
neglected by GTC. I am ket products can be sold ily - one day I would like
suggesting GTC must by One Stop employees. to relocate to Oneida, I
hold themselves account- Thus, it appears Retail is don’t know anyone there
able for a failed tribal not fully supporting the - If there is anyone who is
economy. Therefore, I Oneida Market because interested in being a pen
plan to work with “Cen- One Stop employees can- pal…. I’m on facebook,
tral Oneida” planners to not sell Oneida Market please contact me.
make the changes nec- products.
essary to churn our own Sincerely,
Reservation tribal dol- Dan Hawk Janine Skenandore
lars. I am suggesting, Born and raised in
GTC should expect to
see Central Oneida plan- Idaho

Letters Policy Policies & Procedures, opinions of the Kalihwi-
Letters must be lim- Section I (c)(4), “Indi- saks staff or the Oneida
viduals will not be al- Nation of Wisconsin.
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letters are subject to ed- than eight (8) letters per Although we require
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44 Kay# Niw^sa Kay# • February 18, 2016 Local

Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative Funded
for Youth Summits
Beginning Farmer munities,” said Charles must confront when en- cation” by the National universities in America tive, School of Law, 479-
and Rancher De- Robinson, University of gaging in food systems Jurist magazine for three that have the highest level 575-6572, eshirl@uark.
velopment Program Arkansas vice chancellor careers. Through a com- consecutive years and is of research activity. U.S. edu
grant will fund for diversity and com- bination of classroom among the top 41 public News & World Report
summer agricul- munity. “I am very proud and experiential learning, law schools, according ranks the University of For Interested Applicants
tural summit for of Dean Leeds and all of the summit provides a to U.S. News and World Arkansas among its top and General Program In-
Native American the people in our School singular educational ex- Report. American public research formation:
youth for three of Law and campuswide perience for native youth. universities. Founded in Emerald Hames, recruit-
years. who are making this hap- About the Univer- 1871, the University of ment officer, Indigenous
pen.” About the Indigenous sity of Arkansas: The Arkansas comprises 10 Food and Agriculture
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Food and Agriculture University of Arkansas colleges and schools and Initiative, School of Law,
~ The Indigenous Food The summit promotes Initiative: The Initia- provides an internation- maintains a low student- 479-575-5128, ehames@
and Agriculture Initiative, farming, ranching and tive enhances health and ally competitive educa- to-faculty ratio that pro- uark.edu
based in the University of food businesses as pro- wellness in Tribal com- tion for undergraduate motes personal attention
Arkansas School of Law, ductive and sustainable munities by advancing and graduate students in and close mentoring. RELATED WEB
has received a three-year, career choices for Ameri- economic development more than 200 academic SITES
$681,459 grant to fund can Indian, Alaska Na- and cultural heritage programs. The university CONTACTS: Summer Leadership
the Native Youth in Agri- tive and Native Hawai- in Indian Country. We contributes new knowl- For Inquiries About the Summit – http://law.uark.
culture Summer Leader- ian youth. It also secures empower tribal govern- edge, economic develop- Initiative: edu/ifai/summer-lead-
ship Summit. the future of tribal food ments, farmers, ranchers ment, basic and applied Janie Simms Hipp, direc- ership-summit-native-
systems by promoting and food businesses by research, and creative tor, Indigenous Food and youth-in-agriculture/
The summit, now en- intertribal cooperation providing strategic plan- activity while also pro- Agriculture Initiative, Indigenous Food and
tering its third year, is and an understanding of ning and technical assis- viding service to aca- School of Law, 479-575- Agriculture Initiative –
currently accepting ap- food sovereignty. And tance; by creating new demic and professional 4699, [email protected] http://indigenousfoodan-
plications from American it ensures the success of academic and executive disciplines. The Carnegie dag.com
Indian, Native Hawai- future native farmers and education programs n Foundation classifies the Erin Shirl, assistant di-
ian and Alaska Native ranchers by giving them food systems and agri- University of Arkansas rector, Indigenous Food
youth, ages 15-18. In the specialized education culture; and by increas- among only 2 percent of and Agriculture Initia-
2015, 84 students repre- they need to thrive as the ing student enrollment in
senting 47 tribes attended next generation of Indian land grant universities in
the summit, and the pro- Country food and agri- food and agricultural re-
gram hopes to serve 100 culture leaders. lated disciplines.
youth this year. Contact
the Indigenous Food and The Beginning Farmer About University of
Agriculture Initiative or and Rancher Develop- Arkansas School of
visit the website for more ment Program, sponsored Law: The University of
information or an ap- by the National Institute Arkansas School of Law
plication. Older students of Food and Agriculture prepares students for suc-
should consider applying at the United States De- cess through a challeng-
to be a student leader for partment of Agriculture, ing curriculum taught
the program. provides grants to orga- by nationally recognized
nizations for education, faculty, unique service
“The Indigenous Food mentoring and techni- opportunities and a close-
and Agricultural Initia- cal assistance initiatives knit community that
tive is a great illustration for beginning farmers puts students first. With
of how higher educa- or ranchers. The summit alumni in all 50 states,
tion institutions should serves only native youth the District of Colum-
work everyday to create because of the unique bia, two territories and
greater access for un- legal complexities sur- 20 countries, it has been
derrepresented students rounding land status, ranked among the top 10
while also providing credit access, food safety “Values in Legal Edu-
valuable support for the protocols, and more, that
betterment of their com- only Native producers

Local February 18, 2016 • K@ye Niw^sa Wisk 45

HUD allocates more than $660 mil. to Native American communities

WASHINGTON ~ The and safety, and model to boost employment and
U.S. Department of Hous- earnings.
ing and Urban Develop- activities that provide
ment today announced
more than $660 million creative approaches to Wisconsin
in grant allocations to 587 Oneida Tribe of Indians
Native American tribes in solving affordable hous- of Wisconsin Oneida
35 states (see list below). $3,743,260
Indian Housing Block ing problems. The block
Grant (IHBG) allocations
are distributed each year grant approach to hous-
to eligible Indian tribes
or their tribally designat- ing was enabled by the
ed housing entities for a
range of affordable hous- Native American Hous- Bad River Band of the
ing activities. Lake Superior Tribe of
ing Assistance and Self Chippewa Odanah
IHBG funds benefit $1,529,220
low-income families liv- Determination Act of
ing on Indian reserva-
tions or in other Ameri- 1996 (NAHASDA).
can Indian and Alaska
Native communities. The “The Indian Housing
amount of each grant is
based on a formula that Block Grant program is Forest County Potawa-
considers local needs and tomi Community of Wis-
housing units under man- the single, largest source consin Crandon
agement by the tribe or $359,326
designated entity. of affordable housing as-

“Every family, every sistance in Native Ameri-
community in America,
deserves the chance to can communities,” said Ho-Chunk Nation of Wis-
flourish,” said HUD consin Black River
Secretary Julián Castro. HUD Principal Deputy Falls $4,236,672
“Tribes use this funding
to build new homes, or Assistant Secretary
to solve their most press-
ing housing issues. Our Lourdes Castro Ramírez.
partnerships with tribal
communities and leaders “Over the life of the pro- Lac Courte Oreilles Band
are critical today to help of Lake Superior Chip-
ensure better housing, gram, recipients have pewa Indians of Wiscon-
neighborhoods and eco- sin Hayward
nomic opportunities for been able to build or ac- $2,741,434
tomorrow.”
quire almost 37,000 af-
Eligible activities for
the funds include hous- fordable homes and have
ing development, assis-
tance to housing devel- rehabilitated more than Lac du Flambeau Band
oped under the Indian of Lake Superior Chip-
Housing Program of the 77,000 housing units.” pewa Indians of the Lac
1937 Housing Act, hous- du Flambeau Reservation
ing services to eligible HUD’s proposed Fis- of WI Lac du Flam-
families and individuals, beau $1,548,972
housing management ser- cal Year 2017 Budget
vices, crime prevention
seeks $700 million for

Native American Hous-

ing Block Grants, $50

million above the 2016 Menominee Indian Tribe
of Wisconsin Keshena
enacted level, to address $2,571,318

severe overcrowding and

substandard housing con- Red Cliff Band of
Lake Superior Chip-
ditions in Indian Country. pewa Indians of Wiscon-
sin Bayfield
An additional $20 mil- $1,130,671

lion in Indian Commu-

nity Development Block

Grant funding is being

requested for projects to ForSokaogon Chippewa more information contact Lauren Cornelius,

improve outcomes for Community Crandon

Native youth, such as $886,429 Associate Student Services Coordinator, Native

the construction or reno-

vation of community St. Croix Chippewa Indi- American Center for Health Professions, UW
ans of Wisconsin
centers, health clinics, Webster $1,422,242

transitional housing, pre- School of Medicine and Public Health, Health

school/Head Start facili- Stockbridge-Mun-
see Community of
ties and teacher housing. Sciences Learning Center, Suite 2110, 750 High-

And up to $5 million in landWisconsin Bowler Avenue | Madison, WI 53705.

Jobs-Plus funding will $515,304

be used to implement a P: 608.262.7218 F:608.262.7864

demonstration of the pro-

gram in Indian Country

46 Kay# Niw^sa Y@=yahk • February 18, 2016 Events

Upcoming Events for February – March 2016

February 20 call 920-403-3232. month for our parent education series This is a natural law.
focusing on parenting, education, and
UWGB Black History Month Soul February 19 – March 18 child development. Registration is re- Our Mission…
quired, open to the first 12 par- Our mission coming out to SPCC is
Food Dinner Lenten Fish Fry Fridays
When: Saturday Feb. 20th When: Fridays Feb. 12–Mar. 18 ticipants. Box lunch included. A new to help any man who wants to dis-
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm topic will be announced each month. cover or rediscover his responsibility
Where: P hoenix Rooms, Student Where: P arish Hall Call Rose at 920-490-3880 to register. to himself. We offer confidentiality,
Adult Plate & All take-outs $10. freedom to speak your concerns, and
Union Children 5 & under (no take-outs) Taco Fund Raiser our support to help you to learn.
$8 public, $5 students. $5. Meal includes: Fish, potato side, When: Every Wednesday
For information or to purchase tickets coleslaw, bread, pickle & dessert. Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm Who We Are…
call 920-465-2400. Visit www.oneidaholyapostles.com Where: Oneida United Methodist Wise Men is a volunteer group of
for more information. elder men from the Oneida and sur-
February 27 Church, N6037 Cty. Rd. E rounding Green Bay communities.
March 13 Tacos $6, chili $3, blanket burger $4, We are ordinary men with many years
St Norbert College Soul Food blanket dog $3, side pork $5, fry- and areas of painful learned experi-
Corn bread workshop bread $2. Deliveries available. Call ences over our lifetime. As an of-
Dinner 2016 When: Sunday, March 13 920-869-2927 FMI. fender here at SPCC, you are consid-
When: Saturday, February 27, 2016 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm ered a failure to your community and
Time: 5:00pm Where: O neida Cannery, NHC Alcoholics Anonymous deemed not responsible to continue in
Where: M ichels Commons Ballroom Cost: $10, Limited to 10 participants, When: Wednesdays your community. Wise Men want to
RSVP with payment by March 5. Time: 6:00pm help assist any man with his reinte-
De Pere, WI Taste a sample of strawberry corn Where: Three Sisters Comm. Center gration into his community.
The keynote speaker for the evening bread. Participants will be able to The meeting will be open unless topic Come join us. FMI, contact: Rick
will be Dr. Oluyemisi Adeyemi- take home their loaf of corn bread. calls for a closed meeting. For more Laes at 920.432.6028 or Gary Keshena
Fowode, Assistant Professor at Baylor Park in back by auditorium entrance. information call 920-544-9709. at 920.362.0206 Open to all men.
College, with performances by Ky’Eric Ring red door bell. 920-869-4379 or
and United-N-Worship. Available email [email protected] or Wise Men’s Support Group Women’s Support Group
Pricing: Adult: $14 Student: $12 [email protected] When: 1st and 3rd Monday, each month When: Every Friday
Child (age 5-12): $12 Infant (age 0-4): Time: 6:15pm – 8:00pm Time: Noon–2:30pm
$0. Tickets can be purchased at the Ongoing Where: Wise Women Gathering Where: Three Sisters Community
St. Norbert College Box office (Abbot
Pennings Hall of Fine Arts, 315 Third B IA Oneida Early Intervention Place, 2483 Babcock Rd. Center
St., De Pere, WI 54115) with cash, Lunch and Learn Our Statement… For more ­information Isabel Parker
check, or credit online (convenience When: Every second Tuesday of month When an individual is born to life, at (920) 412-0396 or Georgia Burr at
fee is charged for online purchases). Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm that individual has a responsibility to (920) 362-2490.
Purchases can also be made by calling Where: E arly Intervention, Cottage learn as much as he can as long as he
the Box office at 920-403-3950. lives. No person has the right to just Note: Any requests to include local events
Limited seating is available. If you are 1260, 1260 Packerland Dr. be. To be born an individual demands in this section will require individuals to list
interested in purchasing a table for Join us every 2nd Tuesday of each one to be responsible to one’s self. a phone # and contact person for the event.
the event (8 people per table) please

2016 Spring Season

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

at the Oneida Family Fitness Center from 5-7pm

is the last day to register your child for the season

Questions? Join our LAX family!

Call Kelly Johnson at (920) 412-1817
or Curt Summers at (920) 883-8332

Sports February 18, 2016 • Kay# Niwa^sa W@=tlu 47

Thunderhawks prep for tourney Sandy Cohen making

strides at MarquetteKali photo/Christopher
Johnson

The Lady T-Hawks
dropped a tough game
to Suring at home on
Feb. 11. It was a hard
fought back and forth
match for the entire
first half before Sur-
ing pulled away in the
second half for the 55-
29 victory. The Lady
T-Hawks next home
game is slated for Fri-
day, Feb. 19.
Left: Yehli Rodriguez
drives to the hoop.

Kali photo/Nate Wisneski

The Oneida Nation

Thunderhawks couldn’t

get a three at the buzz-

er to fall as they fell to

Saint Thomas Aqui-

nas 64-65 at the Turtle

School on Tuesday,

February 16. The game

was highlighted by

multiple lead changes Kali photo/Tia King
with the Thunderhawks
taking the lead with Oneida Nation citizen and Seymour High School
under 15 seconds left graduate Sandy Cohen (5) has shown stead
after two free throws improvement on the basketball court during his
by Crimsen Powless. sophomore season at Marquette. The 6-foot-6
Brandon Grandquist Cohen has almost doubled his scoring and re-
and Elijah Metoxen bounding averages while starting 15 of the Gold-
paced the Thunder- en Eagles’ 23 games.
hawks with 11 points Marquette plays in the Big East Conference and
each. Oneida Nation has a 16-10 overall record with a 5-8 record with-
sits at 3-14 on the sea- in Big East play.

son and will travel to

Suring on February 18. For more sports photos
Left: Crimsen Pow-
visit
less attacks the basket facebook.com/kalihwisaks
during the second half
of their game against
Saint Thomas Aquinas.