“She Looks For News” - Oneida Nation

By Dawn WalschinskiKalihwisaks

Oneida BusinessCommittee Secretary PattiHoeft is running for the dis-trict 24 supervisor post on theBrown County Board.

“I love this community andI have a vision to be a placewhere families will live andraise their children and workand it will be safe and fun andconnected,” said Hoeft on herreasons for running.

Hoeft faces KennethSimons, a former BrownCounty Board Chairman, inthe April 4th elections.

Hoeft wasencouragedto run by cur-rent district24 supervisorTom Hinzwho is notseeking re-election.

“I thinkshe’s openminded, she’s well educatedand she’s the right person forthe position,” said Hinz.

Hoeft was also influencedto seek the position afterboard supervisor Earl VanDen Heuvel made racist

remarks on aradio call-inshow under apseudonym inNovember of2005.

“Just likemost peoplein the county,we wantelected offi-

cials who are going to haveintegrity, who are going to beprofessional, who valuediversity and equal rights andcommunicate that and repre-sent that in all of theirdoings,” said Hoeft.

Hinz was similarly movedto challenge the incumbentSimons in 2004 after Simonshad made offensive com-ments to chairman of theDiversity Affairs CouncilJames Coates during a meet-ing in the summer of 2003.

“I felt that was tremen-dously disrespectful and Ididn’t feel that was the type ofperson I wanted to representme on the county board,” saidHinz.

Hoeft now begins the task

Hoeft seeks Brown County seat

KalihwisaksKalihwisaks“She Looks For News”

Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of WisconsinJanuary 6, 2006 www.oneidanation.org

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By Dawn WalschinskiKalihwisaks

A familiar face has steppedin as interim police chief ofthe Oneida PoliceDepartment.

Assistant police chief GregPowless has taken on RickCornelius’s position follow-ing Cornelius’s termination inlate December, 2005.

“We’re just going to con-tinue on with our daily activi-ties and do the best that I

PowlessnamedInterimPolice Chief

Kali photos/Dawn Walschinski

Participants at the annual Oneida SobrietyPow Wow kicked the new year off right onNew Year’s Eve December 31, 2005.Dancers, drum groups and spectatorsenjoyed an evening of dancing, feastingand fun at the pow wow held in the OneidaNation Elementary School gymnasium.The Sobriety Pow Wow is held to offer ahealthy, fun and safe way to ring in the NewYear. Other activities included movies anda game area co-sponsored by WiseWomen Gathering Place and the CAPPSGood Mind Great Future Program.Above: Quentin Shawano leads out the tra-ditional dancers during the grand entry. Right: A jingle dress dancer and girls fancydancer enjoy an intertribal song.

Appeals Commission logo unveiled

See Page 2Interim Chief

Greg Powless

By Ken ThomasAssociated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) –The Saginaw ChippewaIndian Tribe of Michigan wasamong the tribes caught up inthe web of federal conspiracy,fraud and tax evasion chargesfiled Tuesday against lobbyistJack Abramoff.

Abramoff pleaded guilty tothe charges, promising tocooperate with prosecutors inwhat could be a wide-ranginginfluence peddling investiga-tion involving members ofCongress. Abramoff faces 30years in prison and could beforced to pay $25 million inrestitution.

Prosecutors said Abramoffand former partner MichaelScanlon conspired to defraudAmerican Indian tribes inLouisiana, Michigan,Mississippi and Texas of mil-lions of dollars. Scanlonpleaded guilty in November ina separate case in Washington.

The filing by federal prose-cutors does not specify theSaginaw Chippewa tribe, butAbramoff and Scanlon's firmwas retained by the MountPleasant, Mich.-based tribe in2002 to perform lobbying andgrass roots services.

Prosecutors said in June2002, Abramoff encouragedthe tribe to expand its contractwith the company withoutdisclosing that he wouldreceive about 50 percent ofthe profits from the tribe'spayments to the firm.

From June 2002 to October2003, the tribe paid the firmabout $3.5 million and about$540,000 was secretly kickedback to Abramoff as part ofthe scheme, the court docu-ments said.

“Abramoff used his knowl-edge of lobbying and grassroots work, which was superi-or to the Michigan Tribe'sknowledge of these areas, tosecure and keep the trust andconfidence of the MichiganTribe,” the complaint said.

Messages were leftTuesday with tribal leaders.

Bernie Sprague, formerlythe tribe's sub-chief, told theSenate Indian AffairsCommittee in September2004 that his tribe paidScanlon $10 million andAbramoff $4 million overthree years but received littlein return.

The tribe paid Scanlon $4.5million for a database ofMichigan voters, he said, onlyto learn later that it could havebeen purchased for $75,000.

“There is not a word in mylanguage that is strongenough to describe what thesepeople have done to mytribe,” Sprague said in Senatetestimony. “These unsavorycharacters who lie, deceiveand steal from Indian tribesneed to be exposed for whoand what they are.”

The committee found thatAbramoff and Scanlon spent$100,000 to help get eightsupporters elected to theSaginaw Chippewa's 12-member council in 2001. Twodays after the election, thenew council voted to hireAbramoff and Scanlon.

Kali photo/Phil Wisneski

The new Appeals Commission logo was unveiled last week at the Radisson dur-ing the Wisconsin Tribal Judges Association quarterly meeting.

By Phil WisneskiKalihwisaks

The Oneida AppealsCommission unveiled theirnew logo at the WisconsinTribal Judges Associationquarterly meeting at theRadisson Hotel andConference Center in GreenBay on January 5. The logowas designed by Oneida artistRod Hill and depicts a pinetree, with exposed roots and awampum belt at the base ofthe tree.

The logo has been in theworks for nearly four years.The prior logo was consid-ered too busy by most com-mission members and theywanted a different look.

See Page 2Logo

See Page 2Hoeft

2006 enters in grand fashion in Oneida

❝Michigantribe linkedto Abramoffcharges

I think she’s openminded, she’s welleducated and she’sthe right person for

the position.❞~ Tom Hinz

Current District 24 Supervisor

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and Manuel Ramirez, Sr.,was born Dec. 18th at St.Marys Hospital. He was 6lbs, 14 oz., and 18 inches.

Adriane is the grandsonof Robin Dickinson, and hissiblings are VanityDickinson and ManuelRamirez, Jr..

Family Winter Fun DayGames, Activities for all ages!

Families are encouraged to participate!January 14, 200512:00pm - 5:00pmDinner at 5:00pm

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DEADLINE PUBLISHJanuary 11, 2006 January 19, 2006January 25, 2006 February 2, 2006February 8, 2006 February 16, 2006February 22, 2006 March 2, 2006March 8, 2006 March 16, 2006March 22, 2006 March 30, 2006April 5, 2006 April 13, 2006April 19, 2006 April 27, 2006May 3, 2006 May 11, 2006May 17, 2006 May 25, 2006May 31, 2006 June 8, 2006June 14, 2006 June 22, 2006June 28, 2006 July 6, 2006July 12, 2006 July 20, 2006July 26, 2006 August 3, 2006August 9, 2006 August 17, 2006August 23, 2006 August 31, 2006September 6, 2006 September 14, 2006September 20, 2006 September 28, 2006October 4, 2006 October 12, 2006October 18, 2006 October 26, 2006November 1, 2006 November 9, 2006November 15, 2006 Wed., Nov. 22, 2006*November 29, 2006 December 7, 2006December 13, 2006 December 21, 2006December 27, 2006 January 4, 2007

The deadline dates above are the dates that material mustbe submitted to the Kalihwisaks Office. Deadline dates areWednesdays (every other) unless otherwise noted, andPublish dates are Thursdays (every other), unless otherwisenoted*. Material can be dropped off at the KalihwisaksOffice, Room 1400 (Basement Level) of the Norbert HillCenter, located at N7210 Seminary Road, or mailed to:Kalihwisaks, P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155. Informationmay also be sent via e-mail or phoned in to: YvonneKaquatosh, Ph. #869-4280; Phil Wisneski, Ph. #869-4279;and Dawn Walschinski, Ph. #869-4277. You may also callDebbie, 920-869-4340 or 1-800-236-2214. The Kalihwisaksfax # is: 920-869-4252. Material must be received no laterthan 4:30 p.m. on the scheduled deadline dates. This is onlya tentative schedule. If changes in the schedule are neces-sary, the revised schedule will appear in the Kalihwisaks.

Temporary MoveCenter for Self-sufficiency to begin remodeling

The Center for Self-Sufficiency will be undergoing someremodeling beginning January 16, 2006. The remodelingwill require all staff of the Food Stamps, MedicalAssistance, TANF and Child Care Administration to relo-cate temporarily (the On-Site Daycare will NOT be affect-ed by the remodeling and will continue to operate accord-ing to their regular schedule).

In order for the remodeling to begin it will be necessaryto temporarily relocate to the East Wing, Third Floor of theSocial Services Building. Staff telephone numbers willnot be changing. We expect the temporary relocation tolast for a period of 60-90 days (no later than April 1st).

We thank you in advance for your patience while theefforts to improve upon service access is being completed.

Alexon Jan. 5th

I hope your birthday is asspecial as you are. We love

you…

From your GodparentsNakita & Juan

5th

Chogaon Jan. 2nd

From your family thatloves and misses you and

want you home soon.Love, your Wife and

Kids, Moms and Dads,Brothers and Sisters

Juan Carlos Perez-Stevens

On Dec. 18th

You look like your Dadmore everyday.

From Mom & Dad andyour older sister Nakita

2nd

Jim Kingon December 28th

Our prayers for a goodyear.

Yaw^ko for all your caringand help.

Love Sandi & Family

55th

Satunhalak Tsi TesosliyakuKahlutes

Sid Whiteon January 6th

to a wonderful son, fatherand husband. Our prayers

for a happy & healthyyear.

Love Emma, Gavin,Elise, Grandma Josefa,

Grandpa Warren,Mom, Jim, Fawn, Deja

and Family

29th

Satunhalak Tsi TesosliyakuLatsi÷ e=lés

Oakley Arnoldon January 7th

Our prayers for health &happiness as you continue

on your path

Love, Ruby, Mom,Dad, Gramma Josefa,Grandpa Warren and

family.

27th

Michael PaulJohn, Jr.

Born January 11,1985We love you and hope allyour dreams come true.

Love always and forever,

Mom, Lonnie,Gramma, Grampa Read,

and your brothersMatt, John and Alex

Sutton.

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Jennica Marie Metoxen and Leland Russell Fulwilder IIIwere united in marriage August 20, 2005 at The PresHouse in Madison, Wisconsin. A reception followed at theRadisson Hotel and Conference Center.

The bride is the daughter of Kerry and Colleen Metoxenof DePere, Wisconsin. Jennica graduated from SaintNorbert College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.She is a social worker for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of NewYork City.

The groom is the son of Spencer and Sandra Fulwilderof Scottsdale, Arizona. Leland graduated from Notre

Dame High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a stockbroker for TDWaterhouse in NewYork. The couple resides in Astoria, New York.

Wedding Announcement

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEPurpose: Repeal of the half fair rental fee so that non-

Oneida married to Oneida Tribal members would no longerbe required to pay half fair rental fees on residential leasesexecuted by the Division of Land Management.

When: January 10, 2006Where: Business Committee Conference RoomTime: 11:30 A.M.

If you would like to obtain a copy of the above proposedpolicy or have any questions as to the public hearing processyou may contact Peril Huff at the Legislative ReferenceOffice, via GroupWise [email protected] Or call 1-800-236-2214 or 869-4376. The Legislative Reference Officefax number is 1-920-869-4399. Copies of this proposal arealso available on the LOC Website: www.on-loc.org

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEPurpose: Amendments to the OPEN RECORDS AND

OPEN MEETINGS Law to specify the Tribal Secretary roleas custodian of the OBC & GTC documents and clarify theavailability of draft laws and policies.

When: February 7, 2006Where: Business Committee Conference RoomTime: 11:30 A.M.


PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEPurpose: To Adopt the Plumbing Code (New York

Law). Pursuant to the Tribe’s Land Claim SettlementAgreement with New York State this Code adopts theInternational Plumbing Code, 2003 edition, includingAppendix Chapters, as published by the International CodeCouncil.



PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEPurpose: To Adopt the Building Code (New York Law).

Pursuant to the Tribe’s Land Claim Settlement Agreementwith New York State this Code adopts the InternationalBuilding Code, 2003 edition, including Appendix Chapters,as published by the International Code Council.



PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEPurpose: Amendments to the Real Property Law and

Zoning and Shoreland Protection Ordinance whichchanges the Land Commission from appointed positions toelected positions per General Tribal Council directive..

When: January 10, 2006Where: Business Committee Conference RoomTime: 11:30 A.M.


ONEIDA NATIONProud and Progressive

We offer our employees competitive salaries and an excellent benefitpackage to include: health, dental, vision, free life insurance, 401K,

personal time, vacation time and paid holidays.

For a Complete and Up-to-date Listing of All Positions

Call our Job Hotline at 1-800-236-7050 or

On the web at http://hrd.oneidanation.orgPostings are updated daily.

The Oneida Tribe has the discretion to pull positions prior to the deadline date.

How to ApplyIn person at:

Human Resource Department2630 West Mason Street

Green Bay, Wisconsin 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

orFax your completed application (and resume)

to (920) 496-7911or

Applications (and resume) may also be mailed to: Human Resource Department

PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Applications must be received prior to or on the closing date.

Human Resource Department Mission StatementTo provide quality service in all personnel operations with integrity,

responsiveness and sensitivity to our customers.

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Oneida Seven GenerationsCorporation: One (1)vacancyQualifications: a. All boardmembers must have at least five(5) years experience in one (1)or more of the following areas:real estate, commercial develop-ment, business management,risk management, finance, tribalgovernment or accounting. b.The majority of the membersmust be voting members of theGeneral Tribal Council, theamount of non-Oneida boardmembers will not exceed two(2). c. The term of office will befive (5) years with the exceptionof the non-Oneida board mem-ber who are limited to one (1)five (5) year term. Deadlinedate for receipt of applicationsof February 17, 2006.

Oneida Appeals Commission:Original Hearing Body: Noticeof Probate.RE: 05-TC-152, In The Matterof The Estate of Alice

HELP WANTEDKASEE TRUCKING INC.

We are now looking for mid-west drivers. Must be reliable,dependable and be able to passdrug screen and physical. Twoyears experience and has HAZ-

MAT endorsement. Full andpart time positions available.

inquiries please call 869-28538am-4pm Monday-Friday

Department of CorrectionsWorking Title: Agency Liaison05-03087 Dane County.Full Time (40 hrs/week) Salary: The salary will be

between $41,960 and $65,145. Contact: Denise Kohout, HR

Help Crime Victim - 36" diame-ter signed hand painted medal-lion of Sitting Bull purchased at2001 Gathering of Nations PowWow. $400 or best reasonableoffer. Call Diane at 920-435-1462.

Cornelius, Deceased. The estateof deceased Alice Cornelius,who is an enrolled member ofthe Oneida Nation, has enteredinto probate before a hearingbody of the Oneida AppealsCommission. A hearing shalltake place on February 7, 2006,at 9:00 a.m. for all heirs and par-ties-in-interest to the estate, atthe Commission office: locatedat Ridgeview Plaza, Suite #1,3759 W. Mason St, Oneida, WI54155.

Inquiries for additional infor-mation may be directed to:

Administrator/ClerkOneida Appeals Commission

P.O. Box 19Oneida, WI 54155

(920) 497-5800

Specialist Senior, 608-240-5575,[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: 1/9/2006Application materials must bereceived by 4:30 pm onMonday, January 9, 2005. ExamInformation: Exam cannot bepreviewed. The Department ofCorrections, Office of theSecretary is currently seeking anAgency Liaison. This position isresponsible for representing theSecretary on various councilsand workgroups and is locatedat 3099 E. Washington Avenue,Madison.Job Duties: This position servesas the agency' s liaison toWisconsin Native AmericanTribes, community-based orga-nizations and advocacy organi-zations (including both offenderand victim), other state agenciesand local governments on issuesrelated to current and futureDepartmental policies, proce-dures and programs as theyrelate to these organizations.The position is responsible forestablishing and maintainingworking relationships with theaforementioned organizations toensure proper communication ofDOC policies, programs or pro-cedures; receiving feedbackfrom the organization; andworking with representatives ofthe organizations to recommendand implement initiatives orchanges to current policies, pro-grams or procedures related tooffenders and/or victim ser-vices. Job Knowledge, Skills andAbilities: Knowledge of pro-gram assessment and evaluationtechniques; ability to speak todiverse groups and audiences;ability to research and analyzecomplex information; ability to

interpret laws, statutes, policies,and procedures; knowledge ofthe development of policies andprocedures; effective writtenand oral communication skills;and the ability to use a variety ofcomputer programs includingMicrosoft Office suite for stan-dard functions as well as analyt-ical and report writing func-tions.How To Apply: Please send anApplication for StateE m p l o y m e n t(http://oser.state.wi.us/applica-tion.asp), a resume, and a paperlimited to two pages per ques-tion detailing your training andexperience in: 1) policy and pro-gram development, evaluation,and modification. Include inyour response the types of poli-cy and programs and training orexperience in researching andanalyzing data, developingpolices or procedures for a pro-gram area, developing a pro-gram, conducting cost-benefitanalysis, obtaining input orfeedback from appropriate staff,and making revisions to policiesand/or programs; 2) researchingand analyzing data. In yourresponse, include the methodsused to collect data, the type ofdata analyzed, and how youdetermined the potentialimpacts on the organization; and3) communicating informationthrough written and oral com-munication. Send completedapplications materials toDOC/BPHR; Denise Kohout,HR Specialist, 3099 E.Washington Avenue, Madison,WI 53707-7925. You may alsofax completed materials to 608-240-3343 Attn: Denise Kohout.

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SportsSports

by Dawn WaschinskiKalihwisaks

“Just take it from her,Kal^na!” shouts Anna Bartonfrom the sidelines of theindoor soccer fieldWednesday night, December28th.

“Go! Go! Go!” shoutsCathy Delgado as the O-Town Kickers take control ofthe soccer ball and head forthe opposing team’s goal.

After years of cheering fortheir children at sportingevents, Oneida women aretaking the field at the SportsEmporium in DePere to playindoor soccer.

“Most of us had beenwatching our kids at theCivic Center soccer leagueand went to the UW (GreenBay) Phoenix game and wereenjoying it and saying, geez,wouldn’t it be fun if we couldplay soccer,” said BeverlyScow, one of the team orga-nizers. Cindy Thomas whowas at the game knewRosanne Peterson whoplayed in a women’s soccerleague.

“Before we knew it, wehad a team put together,” saidScow, “Alice Skenandorefrom the Midwives Shop, weinvited her to play on ourteam and she offered to spon-sor us instead.”

Skenandore paid for thefirst registration fee andbought shirts for the newteam.

“We’re the best dressedworst soccer team in theleague,” said Scow, “Butwe’re just having a goodtime.”

The O-Town Kickers playin the SS Novice League andwent 0-8 in it’s first eight-

week-session. However, theteam has found other waysthan wins to show theirprogress.

“We’ve been measuringour success not by the scoreboard, but by the amount ofice we need after a game,”said Scow.

There is a rule in indoorsoccer that if one team isdown by five goals, they canbring an extra player on thefield.

“We’ve been having thatseventh player on the fieldless and less,” said Scow.

While some of the Kickershave experience playing soc-cer in high school, most only

know the game from watch-ing their children. Now thechildren get to watch theirmoms.

“We’ve got the biggestcheering section in theleague. We have several ofthe team players’ husbandsand their kids come and weget pretty excited,” saidScow.

Wednesday night the O-Town Kickers took on theU48's. Players raced up anddown the field as the ballchanged possession. Moreexperience players tookcharge as the less experi-enced struggled with con-necting her foot to the ball

and the occasional volleyballspike. (Ok, that was me,Dawn Walschinski. I signedup for the current eight-week-session.)

Personal highlight; headbutting the ball without fear.

Personal low light; headbutts hurt.

“Way to take one for theteam!” cheered Delgado asgoalie Peterson blocked theball with her body. Alas, itwasn’t enough as the O-TownKickers lost 11-7.

However, true to form,Delgado found an improve-ment to take pride in.

“It’s the most points we’veever had,” she said.

Kali photo/Dawn Walschinski

Cathy Delgado brings the ball up the field for the O-Town Kickers as they takeon the U48’s. The SS Novice League plays Wednesday nights at the SportsEmporium at 1856 Nimitz Drive in DePere.

Women kick it into high gear

By Phil WisneskiKalihwisaks

The Oneida Nation boysbasketball team continues tostruggle this season. With a 1-9 record the Thunderhawkscan’t find consistency oneither end of the floor.

Oneida lost to Bowler 73-71 on January 3. Missed freethrows doomed theThunderhawks as they missed11 of 24 foul shots.

“The game is pretty simple,if we make our free throws,we win the game,” saidOneida head coach ScottMurray. “It’s frustrating towork on them every day inpractice and not be able to

convert when it counts.”Oneida couldn’t contain

Bowler’s Derrick Nillison.Nillison was on fire for thegame and finished with 36points, including 7 three-pointers.

Nick Cantu lead Oneidawith 18 points, including fourthree-pointers.

Oneida 16 8 28 19 - 71Bowler 15 16 27 15 - 73Oneida: Powless 5, Cantu

18, Christjohn 2, Hernandez11, Hill 8, Skenandore 12,Lynk 8, Gutierrez 9. 3-PT:Cantu 4, Powless 1,Hernandez 1, Gutierrez 1. FT:15-24. F: 14. Fouled out: Hill.

Kali photo/Phil Wisneski

Gavin Hill (33) shoots over a Bowler defender. ThePanthers defeated Oneida 73-71 on January 3.

Boys hoopslimp into 2006

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From Page 1/Hoeft to run for District 24 seat Hot off the press, purple books are inKali photos/Phil Wisneski

The new Oneida Nationpurple books are nowavailable. The informa-tional books are pro-duced every threeyears to coincide withthe new BusinessCommittee.During the last adminis-tration the 15,000books that were printedwere all gone by theend of the term. Thisterm, their were 20,000copies printed. Thebooks are available freeof charge at the OneidaN a t i o nC o m m u n i c a t i o n sDepartment. Call 869-4340 to get your copytoday.Left: Debbie Melchert,Sue Daniels and CherylAsman look over thebooks during a recep-tion at the RadissonHotel and ConferenceCenter.

Green receives medals after 60 years

Photo submitted by Carole Liggins

After several decades, Allen Green finally received three medals and twobadges that he had earned as a Private First Class in the United States Armyduring World War II. Green received the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal witha Silver Star, WWII Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal with a GermanyClasp, a Marksman Badge for a 30 Caliber Rifle and a Ruptured Duck Badgewhich allowed him to wear his uniform for 30 days after his honorable dis-charge due to a clothing shortage. Kerry Metoxen, Director of Veterans Affairs, presented the medals to Greenat the Veterans Christmas Party December 15th, 2005.

can,” said Powless. Powless has nearly 33

years of law enforcementexperience. He worked for theOutagamie County Sheriff’sdepartment for twenty yearsbefore retiring. He thenjoined the Oneida PoliceDepartment in 1993.

Powless previously steppedin to head the departmentwhen police chief JimDanforth retired.

“I’ve been in law enforce-ment for a long time. Ipatrolled out in the communi-

ty for a long time. I think thecommunity pretty muchknows me,” he said.

While it remains to be seenwhen the police chief positionwill be posted, Powlessbelieves the department hasmany experienced peopleready to step into the role.

Former police chiefCornelius was fired after athree month investigation. Nostatement has been maderegarding the reasons for histermination.

of introducing herself to theresidents of District 24 whichincludes all of Hobart andparts of Howard, West DePereand Lawrence.

“One of the exciting thingsis if I’m elected, it’s really avote of confidence from bothOneida and Non-Oneida peo-ple that they’re going to electa person who just happens tobe Oneida to give them avoice at the county level,” shesaid.

Both Hoeft and Hinz wouldlike to see more diversity onthe county board.

“I think our community ischanging, our county board,our political element, shouldrepresent our whole commu-nity,” said Hinz.

“Because some of Oneidalies in some of BrownCounty, we have a strongvoice here. This is our homeand it will always be our

home, and it’s importantwhen policies are shaped, thatthere’s a voice that representsthe views of Oneida, ofwomen, of families in ourcommunity.” said Hoeft.

Hoeft doesn’t foresee thetwo-year position interferingwith her duties as secretary ofthe Oneida BusinessCommittee. She likened theonce-a-month meetings toobligations held by othercommittee members such aspositions on Great LakesInter-Tribal Council and otherorganizations.

“I really see it as an exten-sion of my job for Oneida.”she said.

On page 4B of theDecember 22nd issue, birthannouncement for AutumnTerri Skenandore shouldhave been November 15th,2005. We apologize for theerror.On page 4A of theDecember 22, 2005 issue,Stan Webster was identifiedas a current member of theOneida AppealsCommission in a photo cap-tion. Webster resigned fromthe commission Decemberof 2004. We apologize forthe error.

CORRECTION

Patti Hoeft

“We wanted simple andelegant, and that is what wegot,” said Oneida AppealsCommissioner WinifredThomas.

Thomas also said the thatthe decision to select the newlogo was unanimous.

“It’s very rare to haveeveryone agree on some-thing,” Thomas said. “It wastotal consensus.”

The Commission staff meetwith Rod Hill and conveyed

to him their thoughts on thenew logo and a few weekslater he brought back a hand-ful of drawings.

After a quick discussion,they had made their decisionto go with the new logo.

“At first we thought aboutadding the scales, then wedecided no we don’t want thescales,” said Thomas. “Thenwe wanted to add the clans,then we backed off and decid-ed no we don’t. Through that

process, viola this is what wegot.”

The Appeals Commissionsaid that this was just a softunveiling to give the Oneidacommunity a glimpse of thenew logo, but a grand unveil-ing is hoping to take placesometime this summer at theannual powwow. Thomas saidshe is hoping to unveil thelogo along with the new judi-cial act.

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LocalLocal

Tiffany CarolannTaylor, age 24 ofHarrisburg, IL,passed awaySaturday, December17th, 2005 at herhome. She was bornJanuary 27, 1981.

Survivors include her threesons, Jacob, age 9, Chandler,age 4 and Hunter, age 2 ofHarrisburg, IL., mother andstep-father Sandy and RogerThomas of Carrie Mills, IL,father and step-mother Creteand Sherry Kasee of Oneida,WI, four sisters and four

brothers; Brandon,Amber, Crete, Joshans Sierra Kasee ofOneida, WI, Nikki,Amanda and JoshThomas ofHarrisburg, IL.

G r a n d m o t h e r sFlorence Sneed of Benton,KY, Scharlene Kasee ofOneida, WI, a host of aunts,uncles and cousins.

Also her fiance, BennieCooper of Galictia, IL.

She was preceeded indeath by her grandfather EarlSneed.

In Loving Memory of

Bryan McLester who died January 10th,2003

Nothing can evertake away

the love a heartholds dear.

Fond memorieslinger every day

Remembrance keepsthem near.

Love, Mom, Dad and Ronnie

Patricia Harms,84, Oneida, passedaway unexpectedlyWednesday morn-ing, Dec. 28, 2005.She was born Sept.13, 1921, in SouthDakota to the lateRichard andLucinda (Hill) Metoxen. In1947, she married LesterHarms. He preceded her indeath in 1970. Patricia retiredfrom cooking at the casino in1994. After retirementPatricia took care of severalOneida homebound resi-dents.

Survivors include her chil-dren, Joan (Thomas)Boruque, Lester Harms Jr.,

Sandra (Gene)Wondra, and PattyHarms, all ofOneida. She is fur-ther survived by hergrandchildren, ToddWayer, Lester W.Harms III, ShellyHarms, Matt

Pursley, Ursula Alexander,Loucinda Conway, KimWrobleski, and DawnMauer; 15 great-grandchil-dren; her sister, Ann Speigel;and numerous nieces andnephews further survive her.

Her husband, her daughter,Diane Metoxen; three grand-children, three brothers andfour sisters preceded her indeath.

Harms, Patricia September 13, 1921 – December 28, 2005

LaMotte, Judith D.April 6, 1944 – December 26, 2005

Taylor, Tiffany CarolannJanuary 27, 1981 – December 17, 2005

God’s GardenGod looked around His Garden

And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the

earth and saw your tired face.He put his arms around you

And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must bebeautiful;

He always takes the best.

He knew you were suffering.He knew you were in pain.

He knew that you would neverGet well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough,And the hills were hard to climb.So He closed your weary eyelids

And whispered, “Peace be thine.”

It breaks our hearts to lose youBut you didn’t go alone.

For part of us went with you,The day God called you home.

Tiffany Carolann Taylor

Judith D. LaMotte, 61, ofOneida died Monday eveningDecember 26, 2005. She wasborn on April 6, 1944. Shemarried Arthur LaMotte.Judith had worked as a LPNin Illinois before becomingdisabled.

Survivors include her hus-band Arthur, her sister

Yvonne and her husbandBill, her brothers Michaeland Paul, her brother in lawMichael (Vickie) LaMotte,sister in law Sharon (Alfred)Sarnowski, and numerousnieces and nephews.

Her parents precededJudith in death

Elaine Danforth,56, Oneida, passedaway early Sundaymorning, Jan. 1,2006, at a localnursing home. Thedaughter of the lateVernon and Katherine(Metoxen) Jourdan was bornAug. 27, 1949, in Green Bay.Elaine liked doing crafts,liked to go crabbing and eat-ing crabs and was a big Elvisfan.

Survivors include her twochildren, Tim Danforth andTonya Schmidt; four grand-children, Damien, Angel,Damiana and Shanella; her

siblings, KermitJordan, Kathy"Linky" Elm,Randall and ShirleyJourdan, Valarieand MarshallGroleau, Caroleen

and John Jourdan, AloyiousJourdan, June Wommack,Marvin and Janice Jourdan,Clint and Twila Jourdan;many nieces, nephews andcousins.

She was preceded in deathby her parents, one brother,Hubert Jourdan and three sis-ters, Florence, Florine andMary Agnes.

Submitted by YvettePegueroONES Science Fair Coordinator

The Oneida Nation SchoolSystem held their annual sci-ence fair on Wednesdayevening, December 21, 2005.There were over 100 studentparticipants in grades 5-12,with approximately 85 pro-jects entered. Local profes-sional community membersfrom the Oneida and GreenBay area volunteered asjudges. Sixty-four studentsfrom grades 5-12 were award-ed 1st, 2nd and 3rd place rib-bons. Three honorary memor-ial awards were given for out-standing projects. Six stu-dents will be sponsored by theOneida Nation School Systemand will be competing at theNational American IndianScience & EngineeringScience Fair in Albuquerque,New Mexico, March 23-25,2006. They will be compet-ing with hundreds of otherNative American studentsfrom reservations and citiesnation wide.

21st Annual OneidaNation School systemScience Fair Winners

1st PlaceAleah Jimenez - Healthy

Teeth; Matias Metoxen -Batteries; Haley Hill - BabyWipes; Marty LeePyatskowit-Penass - Gum;Maria Bain & ShannaJourdan - Bouncing Balls;Brandon Andrews & GageRobertson - Gelatin;Maurense Beans - SecondTime Around Underground;Eddie Santiago - PeanutPower; Jose Salas - BalloonBlast Off; Layni Stevens -Detergent Matters.

2nd PlaceCaymen Berg Morales -

Homemade Root Beer;Geronimo Pocan - QuillWork; Heather Stevens -Indian Medicine; AbalonePaprocki & Kayla Danforth -Human Development; DevanLittle & Sonny Jourdan -Paper Airplanes; CarissaMetoxen & Noelle Motexen -Titantic; Tinea Bailey -Shampoo; Quianna Webster -Hair Gel; Anthony Cornelius& Michael Santiago - DryIce; Jordan Smith - VolcanicEruptions; Cheyenne Starr -Holy Hairspray; MariaMetoxen - Up, up & Away;Alexandria Redhail - ToiletPaper Unleashed; AshleySkenandore - I’m Freezing.3rd Place

Kaylynn Powless - Pull of

Gravity; Diego Metoxen -Twisters; James Hebb, IzaakJones Mangione & JonathanDanforth - Hurricanes;Fredrick Miller - War Foods;Devonte Pointer & PaigeNinham- How Do You Makea Thermometer?; EveyonnaOrtega & Corina Lara - Dogs;Matthew Skenadore & AlbertKing - All About Bass;Bradley Sievers & JavierMurcio - Volcanoes; GerridDanforth & DevonneSkenandore - Lightning;Anna Cornelius & ChelseyCornelius - H2O Electrolysis;Jordan King & Phillip StarrIV - Erosion; JanaceChristjohn - Paper Strength;Lily Smith - That’s TheWay The Ball Bounces; SuzyWebster - Earth Waves; ShaneSkenandore - Is It Magic?;Jaylee Godfrey - WhatStinks?; Jade Doxtator - TheQuicker Picker Upper; JamesCornelius - Heating &Cooling Rates of Soil &

Water; Daniel McKinney -Super String; CarlosCornelius-Gonzales -Tornado In a Tube; JoshuaSmith - Basketball Blast;Erica Behringer - Germs ‘NUs; Rhys Pocan - KickingBreath; Winona Godfrey -What Are Eating Disorders?;Crystal Metoxen - LeakyBucket; Shakira Stevens - DoYou Study & Test BetterWhile Listening to Music?.

National Winners Layni Stevens, MaurenseBeans, Hayley Hill, JoseSalas, Matias Metoxen,Aleah Jimenez.Chuck Giordana

Environmental AwardJordan SmithMadonna Micheletz

Excellence AwardMaurense BeansAmos Christjohn

Culture and LanguageAward

Geronimo Pocan

2005 Oneida science fair results

Heartfelt Thanks...to Family & Friends

We want to express our thanks and gratitude tothe community for the many words of comfortand support and for being there in our time ofneed. Special thanks to the Oneida singers, allthe veterans who honored our Dad, Longhouseladies for making the meal, the people whobrought food, the fire keepers and the drum-mers/singers. Thank you to Bob Brown, Errol,Vic, Mike Red Hail, Leander, all the friends andrelatives for being there. We are very grateful toeveryone.

Yaw^koThe Harold King Family

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Kali file photo/Dawn Walschinski

Maria Metoxen creates a hot air balloon for her exib-it “Up, Up and Away” which took second place.

Danforth, Elaine August 27, 1949 – January 1, 2006

4 (Kayé) January 6, 2006 KalihwisaksKalihwisaks

by Eliza PelkyONHS senior

Amber Dawn Doxtater isan ONHS senior. Her nick-name among her friends isMer.

Her father is John Doxtaterand mother is Stacey Moore.She has many siblings. WhenI asked her “Who?” sheanswered with “JasperBarber, Desiree Barber, RJLawrence, Beth Doxtater,Jessica Mauo, Jade Doxtater,Summer Doxtater, Kyle Cree,and the others I forget...”

After high school she plansto go to college. The col-lege(s) that she chose to hope-fully attend in the future areMartin’s College ofCosmetology for their mas-sage therapy courses and

UW-Oshkosh.The group that she is in at

the moment is ParentNewsletter.

Her favorite quote is“Hooked claw, wagon pine...close your eyes, you’ll soonbe mine. Pointed fang, rail-road track... take my sister,she won’t fight back.”

by THT StaffONHS

People call senior RolandChristjohn, “Rollie,” but helikes being called by his “realname.” What does familymean to “Roland?” Family ismade up of the “Ones who are

close and care.” He likes to“Be with my girl friend in myspare time.”

Rollie is 17 and he’s beenat ONHS since he was afreshman. In journalism, he’sa writer in the “Kali group” –working on Thunderhawk

Times which he say’s“Really isn’t all that.”

His motto to live by is“Live young, and don’t fol-low, make your own path tolead.” He says, people whobelieve this “Are the oneswho get somewhere.”

by Eliza PelkyONHS Senior

This is Eliza Pelky withyour pet monthly. Thismonthly pet owner I inter-viewed was Amber Doxtater.She has three pets that are alldogs. She claims that onlyone out of the three is actual-ly the one she likes.

Q. What kind of pets doyou have?

A. Two outside dogs and anindoor dog.

Q. What are the names ofthe dogs?

A.Soul, Samson, and Pooh. Q. Did you name any of

your pets?A. I gave Soul his name.Q. Which is your favorite?A. That would have to be

Soul because he’s hyper andI’ve had him the longest.

Q. How old are each of thedogs?

A. Soul will be about 2years old in April, Samson isabout 4 years old, and pooh isgoing on 8 or 9 months.

Q. What kind of dogs arethey?

A. Soul, I believe, is anAlaskan Malamute; Samsonis half Timberwolf and some-thing else; and Pooh is halfHusky-half Lab.

Q. Why do you dislike theother two dogs?

A. Samson because he’shalf Timberwolf and scaresthe (heck) out of me. I’m notreally sure why I don’t likePooh, maybe because she justlooks weird and she alwayseats my muffins.

by Jackie SmithONHS Senior

Eliza Pelky, an ONHSsenior, is nicknamed “Sinn.”She says how she got thatnickname “was a long timeago and is a long story,”

Eliza is editor of theKaliwisaks group. Thatmeans that if one of her writ-ers doesn’t have an idea ofwhat to write, she’ll “steerthem in the right direction.”Eliza’s family is made up ofher parents Peter and

Kymberly; three brothersForest, Jeremish and Trapperand one little sister, Adrianna.

A few weeks from now,Eliza will be in college study-ing to be an artist at UWGB.That makes sense because herhobbies are drawing and play-ing video games. Others hob-bies of hers include; shop-ping, painting, rough-housingwith siblings and playingtackle football.

Her advise to others? “Lifeis a game, play it well.”

by THT Staff ONHS

Eddie Metoxen is a juniorat ONHS. He is in the videonews crew of the journalism

class. They record and editfilm of all sorts of stuff.

Eddie has two youngerbrothers. In his spare time, helikes to “hang out with hisfriends, go to themall/movies, work out, playfootball and lots of other ‘funstuff.’” After high school, heplans on going to college andpossibly playing football.However, he’s not sure whatcollege he wants to attend. Ifthere was any advice he couldgive to people it would be to“Try your best and don’t giveup.”

by THT StaffONHS

John Christjohn’s familyconsists of John, three broth-ers, one sister and his“parental units.” His brothersare Roland, Joseph and Tony.His sister is Tanya. His par-ents are John and MichelleChristjohn.

John likes to draw, clean,and “sometimes do his home-

work.” He and brothersRollie and Joe all go toONHS. He hopes to go tocollege after school,“Hopefully an art school.” Heis part of the ThunderhawkTimes staff, but says he’s“Just a writer.”

His Inspiration comes froma saying: “Hope is the dreamof a waking man.”

by THT StaffONHS

The name is AnthonyGutierrez. His nickname isTriple OG , Gunther , ATMand other names I can’t thinkof right now.

This Senior’s family is“The Gutierrez-MadridTribe.” In his spare time heloves to hang with Lois,watch movies, bowl, makebeats and listen to music.After he graduates he plans to“make money.”

In journalism, Anthony’s inthe Video group. Some of hisfavorite movies are Scarface,Boys in the Hood, SouthCentral, Menace 2 Society,and any Will Ferrell movie.

One of his many mottos is“Every day above gound is aGood Day” from Scarface.

Thunderhawk

By Lois StevensONHS Junior and ThunderhawkTimes editor-in-chief

Today the richest man inthe world is a college dropout, Bill Gates. Gates createdthe most popular and success-ful software in the world,Microsoft, at the age of 19.He is now considered bymany as the most successfulperson today.

Gates would fall asleep atthe computer, only to wake uplater and start from where hestopped – you can tell he did-n’t have much of a social life.Most CEO’s had health prob-lems from doing things likethat, however, Gates didn’thave much problems becausehe was so young. Gates andMicrosoft have created a lotof software, such as;

Windows 3.0, 3.11, 95, 98,Millennium, NT, 2000, Office97, along with many others.

90% of PC’s, today, run onsome thing made byMicrosoft. Gate is now 50years old, and still young. Soyou can bet that we are stillgoing to hear good, if notwonderful, things from him inthe near future.

by Amanda SkenandoreONHS Junior

There is a movie out therecalled The Chronicles ofNarnia: The Lion, TheWitch and The Wardrobe.So, Lynn Adrian, ONHSspecial ed teacher, decidedto take several ONHS stu-dents to see it. But first theyhad to read the book andtake a test. If they reached

80% or higher, they wereable to go. Bay ParkCinema even opened to givethe ONHS group a specialviewing.

There were so many goodparts and sad parts, everyoneof all ages should see it. It’sthe kind of movie thatmakes me want to take mybest friend with me. I wouldlike to see it again and again.

One of the students said,“The movie was okay.”Another student said, “ Itwas a good movie. It madeyou want to cry and laugh atthe same time.” Some otherstudents thought it was“okay” or “dumb” or, even,“stupid.” But wait until yousee it for yourself, you’lllove it.

by Amanda SkenandoreONHS junior

Amanda Skenandore is ajunior at ONHS. Some peo-ple call her Mandy, Rosie,Beyonce, or little Lisa.

Her family includes hergrandparents HarveySkenandore Sr., Patricia(Danforth) Skenandore, hermom Lisa Skenandore, auntDiane (Skenandore,Hebb)Corn, uncle HarveySkenandore Jr., aunt Marylisa(Polanco) Skenandore, uncleChief Corn, her cousinsMelissa, Jessica, Jamie,Christopher, Cody, Jaya,

Tanaya, Julian, and(R.I..P)baby Janessa, her one

and only baby sister Michelleand her dog Cinnamin.

In her spare time Amandalikes to talk on the phone withfriends, listen to the radio andgo for walks.

After high school, sheplans on going to college orworking. Amanda’s part ofthe journalism class is thekali, she writes articles thatare published in them. Youmay have seen some of herwork in it, like the “TeenHalloween Dance.”Amanda’s words to live by is“Don’t always believe whatyou hear.”

Interview with Becky Nutt, a High School Teacher,

by Eliza PelkyONHS Senior and ThunderhawkTimes group editor

Q. What are you going toback to school for?

A. Masters Degree inEngineering Education.

Q. What motivated you togo back to school?

A. I have been taking class-es, but I want to put all hereducation together.

Q. How many classes doyou take?

A. It varies. I’m taking anonline class at the moment.

Q. What school do you goto?

A. UW Stevens Point.Q. What are your hours like

for school?A. Being online, I put in 5-

10 hours a week. I also go todiscussions and comments in

the evenings.Q. Is it stressful balancing a

teaching career with yourown class?

A. No. During the schoolyear I take single-credit class-es. During the summer, I havebeen taking 9-10 credit classand also getting some creditsfrom the Eagle VisionProgram (UNM).

Q. Are you Happy at whatyou are doing?

A. I LOVE it! “Life-long learning is key

for everyone” states Becky.And a word of advice fromBecky – go to school for thedegree.

Meet The Thunderhawk Times Staff

by Travis Dessart-CorneliusONHS senior

[Wisconsin legislatorsrecently passed a concealedcarry bill that would make itokay for citizens to carryhidden handguns. Manylaw enforcement officialshave spoken out againstconcealed carry andGovernor Jim Doyle says hewill veto the bill. Here isone student’s satiricthoughts on the issue.]

I say let everyone justhave a gun. Matter a fact,make it mandatory that atbirth you are given a gun.Everyone is always com-plaining about not havingguns.

Guns make us safe, right?Most of these people in

the legislature probablydon’t understand anywherenear the real effects of thesebills they pass. So, in theory– if we carry concealed guns– this should make us thesafest country in the world,right?

Yes! And if it doesn’t, our

country – for some crazyreason – may become theplace with the highest gun-related deaths, murders, andeverything else. Then, therewill be a huge backlashagainst the pro gun groups.As a result, states will banguns and weapons alltogether and then, maybe,we will all live in peace.

Concealed Weapon Law EdgesCloser, Unfortunately

Gates: An American Success Story

Narnia, How Was It?

Kalihwisaks January 6, 2006 (Wisk) 5

EducaEducationtion

UWM Scholarshipsin ComputerScience,Engineering andMathematics

This is a special programsponsored by the NationalScience Foundation for studyat the University ofWi s c o n s i n - M i l w a u k e e .Entering freshmen for the2006-07 academic year areeligible to apply if they have aminimum 2.75 overall highschool grade point average ona 4 point scale. They musthave at least 3 years of natur-al science in high school witha gpa of at least 3.0.Applicants must submit 2 let-ters of recommendation, plusa 1-2 page statement describ-ing their academic and careerinterests in computer science,engineering or mathematics.

Up to 20 applicants will bechosen to receive a tuitiongrant of $3000 per year, forup to 2 years. They will alsoreceive dedicated advisingand academic support, work

Oneida TrustScholarship

The Oneida TrustScholarship was establishedas a financial aid resource toassist eligible enrolled OneidaTribal members in securinghigher education opportuni-ties.

Students must be attempt-ing to meet post-secondaryentrance requirements inorder to become officiallyaccepted at an accreditedinstitution (i.e., requiredpreparatory courses, or examssuch as the GRE, GMAT,LSAT, etc.).

Must be enrolled in theOneida Tribe of Indians ofWisconsin, must have appliedfor admission to post-sec-ondary institution, must showproof of requirements, mustbe in academic good standing(2.0 grade point average forundergraduates and 3.0 forgraduate students).

The Trust Scholarship shallbe a resource of last resort;students may receive up to amaximum of $1,000.

Please call the HigherEducation Office at 920-869-4033 or 800-236-2214 X4333, or contact us on theweb at oneidanation.org.

The Morris K. UdallFoundation established theNative AmericanCongressional InternshipProgram, a 10-week intern-ship in Washington D.C., togive Native American collegestudents an opportunity tolearn about the federal gov-ernment from the inside.Candidates for the internship

must be enrolled in a federal-ly recognized tribe, be atleast a college junior, have aminimum Grade PointAverage of 3.0, and have aninterest in tribal governmentand policy. Interns are pro-vided with airfare to andfrom Washington D.C., lodg-ing at a local university, dailyallowance for meals, trans-

portation and incidentals, anda $1,200 educational stipendat the conclusion of theinternship. For more infor-mation go to or contactProgram CoordinatorMonica Nuvamsa at 520-670-5187 or email her at:[email protected]

Deadline for applicationsis January 31, 2006.

Deadline drawing near for NativeAmerican Congressional Internship

Scholarship Opportunities

Indian HealthServiceScholarships

Competitive applicationsare now being accepted foracademic year 2006-2007Indian Health Service (IHS)Scholarship Programs. Thepurpose of the scholarshipprogram is to train the healthprofessional personnel neces-sary to staff IHS health pro-grams and other health pro-grams serving Indian people.The scholarships fall under 3categories: (1) HealthProfessions Preparatory, (2)Health Professions Pre-gradu-ate; and (3) HealthProfessions. Scholarshipwinners receive the cost oftuition and fees, books, uni-forms, and a stipend to coverliving expenses. Applicantsmust be American Indian orAlaska Native. For moreinformation and/or applica-tion materials visit the IndianHealth Service website atwww.ihs.gov/index_main.asp

You can also E-mail TonyBuckanaga, ScholarshipCoordinator, at:[email protected] call Tony at 218-444-0486or 800-892-3079. Deadlinefor all application materialsis February 28, 2006.

I would like to introducemyself to the OneidaCommunity. My name isMichelle McCormick, thenew Art Specialist at OneidaRecreation. I recently relocat-ed to Wisconsin in July. Bornand raised in Florida, I latermoved to Louisiana where Iobtained a B.A. in ArtEducation and a MastersDegree in EducationalTechnology & Supervision.

My background includesgraphic design, advertising,mural painting, crafts, art,software design, web pagedesign, music and a stronglove for native art, music andculture.

I am the proud mother oftwo teenage daughters. I amengaged to be married toJames B. Smith next month.He was born and raised herein Wisconsin. He is a proudfather of one son. He current-

ly works forOneida ElderlyServices. Butmany of youmay know himfrom when heworked callingBingo.

I am so grate-ful to be a partof the wonder-ful things hap-pening at the OneidaRecreation Center. At theCivic Center new Art Courseswill be available beginning inJanuary. Exciting new thingswill be happening. Below is acourse listing with the timeand day the courses areoffered.

The class called THEREAL DEAL is offered toindividuals ages 13 - 17whom have a genuine desireto learn and develop theirartistic skills. In order to par-

ticipate in thisprogram youmust sign upand participatedaily, as thisclass is a pro-gressive learn-ing experience.Please call theRec Center tohave your nameplaced on the

list for this program. Januaryclasses will begin with learn-ing drawing skills and tech-niques followed in Februarywith Color Theory and thetechniques of painting.

Please see the guidelinesfor each course listed. Wealso are looking to paint amural in Oneida in the Spring.If you know of a location thatwould like to have a muralpainting, please contact me atthe Rec Center. This will be acommunity project for the

youth and a great learningexperience.

Also we are in need ofempty soup cans, tissue rolls,baby food jars and newspa-pers. These items will be use-ful in art projects.

There is also a native nightwhere local native artist areneeded. If you know ofsomeone who would be inter-ested in volunteering theirtime to teach their skills, wewould love to hear from themand have them teach a class.

I would like to extend ahuge thank you to the OneidaCommunity for extending awarm welcome to me and myfamily and for allowing me tobe a part of such a greatopportunity.

Any comments, questions,or concerns can be directed tome at the Rec Center 869-1088 or my email:[email protected].

Fun art activities with new Art Specialist McCormick

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayHomework/Help

4-5 pm

Art Club5-5:30 pm

One Hit Wonder5:30-6:30 pm

Clean-up6:30-7 pm

The Real Deal7-8:30 pm

Clean-up8:30 - 9 pm

Homework/Help4-5 pm

Art Club5-5:30 pm

One Hit Wonder5:30-6:30 pm

Clean-up6:30-7 pm


Clean-up8:30 - 9 pm

Homework/Help4-5 pm

Pull-It-Together5-5:30 pm

All things Native5:30-6:30 pm

Clean-up6:30-7 pm


Clean-up8:30 - 9 pm

Homework/Help4-5 pm



E & E Activity6:30-8:30 pm

E & E Activity6:30-8:30 pm

Clean-up8:30 - 9 pm

Homework/Help4-5 pm

Art Club5-5:30 pm

Multi-Culture5:30-6:30 pm

Clean-up6:30-7 pm


Clean-up8:30 - 9 pm

Art Club…Organized for 12-17 year-olds who are interested increating murals and art workfor the Oneida Communityand surrounding areas.Activities will include week-ly meetings, planning art pro-jects, learning and develop-ing technology skills in rela-tion to art.

All Things Native…Open to all ages. Learn allabout Oneida and otherNative cultures to includebeading, weaving, jewelrymaking, sand art, pottery,leatherwork and much more.This class will invite localnative artists to come teachtheir craft and techniques.

E & E(Entertainment &Exploration)…Activity: Open to ages 13 &up. Explore music, movies,books and more. Participatein critiques and talks aroundthe table. Open lines of com-munication, self-awarenessand sharing are encouraged.

Multi-Culture…Ages 7-12. Come visit pre-historic art, learn to writeyour name in hieroglyphics,

McCormick

Roberta JKinzhumaMemorialScholarship Fund

Oneida Elderly Servicesare delighted to announce theavailability of the “Roberta JKinzhuma MemorialScholarship”. This scholar-ship is in honor of RobertaKinzhuma’s dedication andhard work that she put forthtowards obtaining herBachelors Degree.

The Roberta J KinzhumaMemorial Scholarship Fundis set up for women goingback to school to further theireducation and for their con-tinued efforts in academicachievement. The scholar-ship funds are generated fromfund raising activities of theOneida Elderly Services.

Oneida Women are encour-aged to apply for the “RobertaJ Kinzhuma MemorialScholarship”. A $300.00scholarship will be awardeddirectly to an individual meet-ing the following criteria:• Must be single and female• An enrolled member of

Oneida Indians of WI• Must have a 3.0 or B cumu-

lative grade point average• Seeking a degree or certifi-

cate in an accredited col-lege and/or technical schoolPlease submit application

along with short essay regard-ing yourself, a copy of yourlast semesters grades/tran-scripts, and a copy of yourtribal ID.

Applications can be pickedup at:

Oneida Elderly Services 2907 S Overland Rd Oneida WI 54155Applications are due

January 20th, 2006. Winnerwill be announced via tele-phone and tribal group-wiseon January 27th, 2006.Presented at the AMVETSCommunity Service AwardsBanquet February 2nd, 2006.

If you have any questions,please contact TinaPospychala at 869-2448 x-4954

opportunities related to acad-emic studies, advanced prob-lem solving and researchopportunities, and variousadditional benefits.

For further information andapplications contact SharonKaempfer, CSEMS Program,U of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, PO Box 784, Milwaukee WI53201. You can call Sharon at414-229-4667. Applicationdeadline for this scholarshipis March 17, 2006.

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ATTENTIONThe Oneida Nation Museum exhibit area will

be CLOSED for the MONTH OFJANUARY 2006 for renovations.

However, the Museum Gift Shop willcontinue to be open for your convenience.

The Gift Shop's hours of operation are…

9–5PM Tuesday thru Friday

Watch for information regarding ourGrand Re-Opening Reception in February

and have a great HOYAN!

Submitted by LauraMantheEnvironmental Resource Board

Did you know that one inevery four home in Wisconsinis poorly insulated or drafty;often resulting is higher ener-gy bills, window condensa-tion, ice dams on the roof ormold in the house?

Are you concerned aboutyour energy bills this winter?Would you like to know whatyou can do to improve yourhomes energy efficiency?Qualifying Wisconsin resi-dents can apply for theTargeted Home PerformanceTest and they pay only 10% of

the cost of the improvements.For an application call 1-800-762-7077.

For those who don’t quali-fy for the Targeted Programthere is the HomePerformance Tests withEnergy Star that is a statewide program that any home-owner can use. Now untilFebruary 28, 2006 WisconsinFocus on Energy will take$100.00 off the cost of the testand the OneidaEnvironmental ResourceBoard will match the $100.00off the cost of the test toencourage Wisconsin Oneidahome owners to participate.

Your cost for the test will bebetween $50.00 and $150.00depending on the consultantsfee.

The Home PerformanceTest provides quality assur-ance from an independentprofessional consultant whowill preform a Blower DoorTest to measure how tightyour home is and find theleaky areas, a CombustionSafety Test to ensure your fur-nace or hot water heater isproperly drafting and not pro-ducing carbon monoxide, anExhaust Ventilation Test toensure the bathroom fan hasthe power to get rid of excessmoisture, and an InfraredCamera Scan to locate miss-ing insulation behind wallsand in the attic.

The home owner willreceive a report that includescustomized detailed informa-tion such as fact sheets, pho-tos, infrared pictures andresearch information. It willpropose solutions to anyexisting problems, and sug-gestions for preventing fur-ther problems from occurring.

After the home owner com-pletes the work to address therecommendations, the consul-tant will return to re-test the

house and verify that the insu-lation, ventilation and airsealing work is completedand effective.

The homeowner may bequalified to receive aCustomer Reward up to$650.00 from HomePerformance with EnergyStar and the OneidaEnvironmental ResourceBoard will match the Rewardup to the cost of the improve-ments.

For Wisconsin Oneidahome owners please callLaura Manthe at 920-496-5360 or [email protected] for a list of partici-pating authorized consultants.And join us for a CommunityMeeting on Tuesday January10, at 6:00 pm at RidgeviewPlaza to meet local authorizedconsultants and learn moreabout the test.

For all Wisconsin home-owners to arrange an evalua-tion today or to find a HomePerformance consultant inyour area at 1-800-762-7077or go to:

www.focusonenergy.com.

Community Meeting forOneida Home OwnersSponsored by: Environmental Resource Board

Home Performance Tests with Energy StarTuesday Jan 10, 2006

6:00 PM Ridgeview Plaza Suite #4

Meet local authorized consultants and learnwhat the Test is all about. Corn Soup will beserved.For more info call Laura Manthe at 496-5360.

Home Performance Tests: Who Needs Them?

The ScreeningProcess

The screening process is animportant step in the hiringprocess. However, there aremany misconceptions abouthow the screening processworks. Some believe theHuman Resources (HR)Specialist is the only one whodecides who gets an inter-view. Others believe the HRManager chooses. Still othersbelieve there is a “secret list”of who does not get an inter-view. Each of these beliefs isa misconception. Let’s walkthrough how the screeningprocess works.

After a position is closed, aprocess begins called the“screening process.” The goalof this process is to identify alist of qualified applicants tobe interviewed. The screeningprocess is conducted by ascreening committee whodetermine if the applicantsmeet the job requirements.The end result of the screen-ing process is a list of quali-

fied applicants to interviewfor the position.

The ScreeningCommittee

The screening committeeconsists of the open position’ssupervisor, the HR Specialist,a Personnel Commissionmember and the AreaManager (at his/her option)who are each voting membersin the screening. This com-mittee comes together afterthe position is closed toscreen the applicants. ThePersonnel Commission mem-ber is a part of the committeeto represent the Oneida com-munity-at-large in the selec-tion of Tribal employees. TheArea Manager may partici-pate as a member of thescreening committee at theirchoice. (Please note: Only ifthe Area Manager is a part ofthe screening committee canthe Area Manager also serveas a voting member in theinterview process.)

Screening theApplications

The screening committeereviews every application to

ensure the application:* is complete* is accurate* was submitted on time* meets minimum required

and essential qualificationson the job descriptionAn application must be

entirely filled out to be con-sidered complete. Applicantscannot leave portions of theapplication blank to be com-pleted later. Applicants mustalso provide accurate infor-mation. Some informationdisclosed on the application isverified by HRD throughbackground checks. All appli-cants receive a written receiptof the arrival time/date oftheir application to HRD. Ifan application is incomplete,inaccurate or late, the applica-tion may be screened out.

An application that is com-plete, accurate and on timewill then be reviewed toensure that it meets any mini-mum or essential qualifica-tions. This may include spe-cific education, experience,

certification, drivers license,etc. Applications must meetALL the requirements to beeligible for an interview. Thescreening process is completewhen all the applications havebeen reviewed and a list ofqualified applicants to beinterviewed is established.

Applicants who have beenscreened out will receive noti-fication that they have notbeen chosen for an interview.Applicants who are eligiblefor an interview will receive aletter with the date, time andlocation of their interview.

Oneida Tribal Human Resource Department

The Screening Process for potential applicants

Submitted by Sara LokenElderly Services Intern

Oneida ElderlyS e r v i c e sknows how to

bring in a New Year.The elders celebratedwith the ElderChristmas Party onDecember 16th at theRadisson. TheChristmas Party startedoff with ThunderCountry, a local coun-try-western band, thenlunch was served cour-tesy of the OneidaBusiness Committee.After lunch there weremany prizes givenaway to lucky ticketholders. In addition aPacker autographedfootball was raffled offand a 50/50 raffle win-ner won approximately$400. The elders alsoparticipated in a jiggingcontest while theONCOA board judgedthe best and most cre-ative jig.

The fun doesn’t stopthere. January is full ofactivities at OneidaElderly Services. EveryMonday and Thursdaymorning in Januarythere is PACE exerciseat 10:00 a.m. at ElderlyServices. PACE is exer-cise performed while

sitting. PACE is spe-cially geared towardspeople with arthritis.Monday afternoons inJanuary there will beBingo at 1:00 p.m. atSite II. There will alsobe Bingo everyWednesday afternoonin January at 1:30 p.m.at the Highway H facil-ity. Wednesday the11th and 25th at 10:00a.m. there will be anInstructor at ElderlyServices teaching theelders the basics of theOneida language.Anyone 55 and over arewelcome to attend.Thursday the 12th and26th at 1:30 p.m. theelders will be going toAshwaubenon Lanesfor bowling. Sign up atthe Senior Center isnecessary to ride alongon the Elderly Servicesbus.

As always everyFriday in January theelders will be goingshopping and out tolunch from 10:00 to3:00 p.m. The busleaves from the SeniorCenter after breakfast.

Now that the holi-days are passed join inthe fun at OneidaElderly Services.

Holiday fun with OneidaElderly Services

HealtHealth/Enh/Enviroviro

discover what gargoyles real-ly were and more. Visit andcreate the time line of art anddiscover the many culturesthat have created it. One Hit Wonder…Ages 7-12. One hour pro-jects, crafts and holiday pro-jects for Christmas, Mother’sDay, Valentines Day, etc.Easy to do and learn crafts.Take home projects the sameday.

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Oneida Tribal Human Resource Department

Generosity knows no boundary…

Photo courtesy of HRD

Pictured above are some staff within the Oneida Tribal Human ResourceDepartment, commonly known as H.R.D. Every year at Christmas, H.R.D.staff nominate a family to receive gifts and food donations. This is the sixthannual Adopt-A-Family program. A total of 9 families have been assisted,through the Adopt-A-Family program, within the last six (6) years. This year,a Oneida single mother with five (5) children was adopted by H.R.D. Thegifts and food certificate was delivered on Monday, December 19, 2005.

Ryan J. FoleyAssociated Press

Madison, Wis. – Within amatter of months, state gov-ernment will resolve a bitterdispute with the Ho-ChunkNation over $60 million ingaming revenues it claims thetribe owes, Gov. Jim Doyle'stop aide predicted Tuesday.

The state believes the Ho-Chunk owe that amount undera compact that called for thetribe to pay $30 million in2004 and 2005 to run its casi-nos. The Ho-Chunk withheldthe money after the stateSupreme Court in 2004 ruledtribal compacts signed byDoyle were unconstitutional.

If negotiators fail to reachan agreement, an arbitratorappointed last month by afederal judge in Madison willissue a binding ruling on thedispute by June, Departmentof Administration SecretaryStephen Bablitch said. A trib-al negotiator said Tuesday hehoped to reach an agreementsoon.

“The arbitration will actu-ally be along a parallel pathwith negotiations,” Bablitchsaid. “I'm confident that thestate will get money but thequestion is, is it $60 millionor something other than $60million?”

Bablitch spoke to reportersat the Capitol after a Senate

committee voted to confirmhim as Doyle's top aide, send-ing the appointment to the fullSenate for consideration.Bablitch, a former prosecutor,Department of Correctionssecretary and business execu-tive, is responsible for run-ning the state bureaucracy.

When he took over the jobafter Marc Marotta quit inOctober, Bablitch alsobecame the point man in gam-ing negotiations with thestate's American Indian tribes.Within a week the statereached a new compact withthe Potawatomi tribe, whichleft the Ho-Chunk as the lasttribe without an agreement.

Other Wisconsin tribesreached new agreements afterthe state's high court ruled in2004 that Doyle oversteppedhis authority in approvingagreements with tribes thatallowed more games such ascraps and roulette and thathad no expiration dates.

The Ho-Chunk tribe, whichruns casinos in the WisconsinDells, Nekoosa and BlackRiver Falls, stopped offeringthe new games after the rulingand said it would withholdpayments to the state until itreached a new deal. Withnegotiations at a stalemate,the state asked U.S. DistrictJudge John Shabaz in Octoberto appoint an arbitrator.

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SStatatete

Southeastern WisconsinOneida Tribal ServicesAdvisory Board

Semi Annual Report to theOneida General TribalCouncil January 2006

It shall be the purpose ofthe Board to set missions andgoals for the delivery of ser-vices; to act as liaisonbetween Oneida SocialServices servicing southeast-ern Wisconsin and the OneidaPeople residing therein; toreview the program’s budget;to guide and advise the pro-gram’s administration; to pro-vide guidance in all the fac-tions of the Board; and toreport and advise theBusiness Committee, andSEOTS staff in any and allrelative communications.

Throughout the year wehave worked on these goals asspecified above. Currentmembers of the Board are: JoSwamp, Chairperson; AlanFabian, Vice Chair;Jacqueline Rupp, Secretary;Lori Lutz, Board Member;Kim Reyes, Board Member;and Sharon Clark, BoardMember

We have revised our by-laws to better achieve thesegoals and the LOC is in theprocess of reviewing theserevisions.

The Board hosted a candi-dates forum for BusinessCommittee and worked thepoles at the SEOTS office somembers could have theirvote in the area.

We have worked with theadministration of the Tribe indeveloping and sending a sur-

vey to the members of south-eastern Wisconsin to identifythe needs of the members tobetter provide the services tomeet those needs. If you havenot received a survey call 1-877-214-7183 between8:00am to 5:00pm, Mondaythrough Friday. It is impor-tant that members respond sowe can plan for the future.

At the time of this annualmeeting a year and a half willhave passed since the GeneralTribal Council passed amotion to direct the BusinessCommittee to provide assis-tance to the SEOTS Programto locate long term facilities.To date a facility has beenidentified and we are hopefulin moving forward with thispurchase.

We continue to advise theProgram Director on viableprograms and services to pro-vide to the members of south-eastern Wisconsin, howevergiven the limits of the existingfacility this is very difficult asspace is very limited an inad-equate.

Communication is anotherarea that has been identifiedas an area that needs improve-ment. Over the next year wehope to improve communica-tions between department,staff, the community and theTribe.

We are always looking fornew ideas and needs that needto be met in the communityand welcome your comments.

Respectfully SubmittedJo Swamp, Chairperson

on behalf of the SEOTSBoard, 12-13-05.

SEOTS annual report

Milwaukee CommunityMeeting

Where: SEOTS Smart Building

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMFriday, January 27, 2006

Agenda: Prescription Drug Medicare – DUpdatesQuestions and AnswersExtra Help Assistance andSenior Care

Madison, Wis. (AP) Thestate schools superintendentis asking Wisconsin schooldistricts to drop AmericanIndian names, mascots andlogos, saying they perpetuatestereotypes.

Superintendent ElizabethBurmaster sent letters makingher request to 39 districts inlate December.

According to a group rep-resenting Indian educators,the Wisconsin IndianEducation Association, thestate has 39 schools withIndian logos, mascots andnames, including theAuburndale Apaches, theWisconsin Rapids RedRaiders, the Rib Lake

Redmen and the TomahawkHatchets.

Burmaster wrote in her let-ter, “As you know, I believethat stereotypical AmericanIndian logos do not supportsound educational practicebecause they interfere with aschool's efforts to provideaccurate information relatedto history, culture and tribalsovereignty of AmericanIndian nations.”

She said the state's schoolsmust make sure all studentsfeel welcome.

“Stereotypical logos canhurt our children, albeit unin-tentionally,” she wrote.

Burmaster said she sup-ports two identical bills in the

Legislature that would forcedistricts to prove their mas-cots did not promote discrim-ination and stereotypes if aresident complained. If theycould not, they would have tochange their mascots within ayear or face fines of up to$1,000 a day.

The bills have not beenassigned to committees yet.Sen. Luther Olsen, R-Berlin,chairman of the SenateEducation Committee, said hedid not agree with the bills orBurmaster's position.

“If we ever believe in localcontrol, we have to let themchoose their mascots,” he saidof schools.

But Barb Munson of the

Wisconsin Indian EducationAssociation said all schoolboards need to address theissue.

“I think the thing I find par-ticularly pernicious aboutusing (Indian names) in thepublic schools is that's wherewe're teaching people; that'swhere we're telling peoplewhat life is,” she said.

At Mukwonago HighSchool, where sports teamsare known as the Indians,senior Tim Reiter said he seesno reason to find a new name,and few people have asked forone.

“It's been around for awhile. It's part of our her-itage,” he said.

Schools asked to drop mascots State to resume talkswith Ho-Chunk

By Carolyn ThompsonAssociated Press Writer

Buffalo, N.Y. (AP)Assemblyman Sam Hoyt,preservationists and anti-gambling groups will go tocourt next week to try to haltconstruction of a SenecaIndian Nation casino in thecity.

The group on Fridayannounced plans to file a law-suit in U.S. District CourtTuesday that claims federalagencies, including theDepartment of the Interior,ignored laws governing theapproval process for gam-bling on Indian land.

They'll ask a judge todeclare the casino illegal.

The announcement came asthe Senecas celebrated thepartial opening of a 26-storyluxury hotel adjacent to theirexisting casino in NiagaraFalls. The Senecas Fridayopened the first 10 floors ofthe hotel, which towers overthe Niagara Falls, N.Y., sky-

line, with plans to open thefull hotel in March.

The Senecas' broke groundon the Buffalo casino Dec. 8on nine acres of land current-ly occupied by an early 1900'sgrain elevator complex whichpreservationists say is eligiblefor listing on the NationalRegister of Historic Places.

In addition to challengingthe casino approval process,the lawsuit will claim thatgovernment officials did notconsider the social and envi-ronmental effects of a casinoon historical and naturalresources, the plaintiffs said.

“The rule of law is only asstrong as the will to abide byit and to enforce it,” said JoelRose, co-chairman ofCitizens Against CasinoGambling in Erie County,“and sometimes it falls to pri-vate citizens to step forwardfor the public good.”

Others involved in the law-suit include the NationalCoalition Against Gambling

Expansion, the PreservationCoalition of Erie County andthe Campaign for Buffalo.

The Senecas' Buffalo casi-no would be the third andfinal one allowed under thetribe's 2002 gambling com-pact with Gov. George Pataki,which arose out of state'sefforts to find new revenuesfollowing the Sept. 11, 2001,

terrorist attacks. Pataki andthe Legislature authorized upto six Native American casi-nos in the state, three in west-ern New York and up to threein the Catskills.

The compact with theSenecas requires the tribe togive a sliding percentage ofcasino slot machine revenuesto the state and casino host

cities. The state's share of pro-ceeds from the Niagara Fallscasino and the Senecas' sec-ond casino in Salamanca was$57.1 million in 2004.

The new Niagara Fallshotel is topped with a five-story high-definition televi-sion screen shaped like afeather that is expected to bethe brightest landmark seen

from across the border inCanada, and visible from theupper floors of buildings inBuffalo 25 miles away. Thebuilding also has 19-storyilluminated waterfall symbolson two sides.

The single feather is recog-nized within the IroquoisConfederacy as the symbol ofthe Seneca Nation.

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NaNationaltional

LOC Update January 2006Legislative Operating Committee

latest newsAmendments to the OpenRecords and Open Meetings Law

TThe LOC forwarded to the Oneida BusinessCommittee amendments to the Open Records andOpen Meetings Law to specify the Tribal

Secretary role as custodian of the OBC & GTC docu-ments and clarify the availability of draft laws and poli-cies. A public hearing will be held in February.

New York Laws

AAs part of the Land Claim Settlement with theState of New York, the Tribe agreed to adopt par-ticular laws in connection with the casino the

Tribe secured under the settlement agreement. Theselaws include a plumbing code and building code. Publichearings will be held in February on these proposed laws.It is important to note that these proposals contain anautomatic repeal provision in the event that the LandClaim Settlement with the State of New York fails to cul-minate.

more infoPublic Hearings

AAll Tribal members are encouraged to review andsubmit comments on proposals during the publichearing process. Unless otherwise noted, all

public hearings are held in the Business CommitteeConference Room (2nd floor of the Norbert Hill Center).

On JANUARY 10, 2006 at 11:30 a.m., publichearings will be held on the following proposals:

★ PERMANENT REPEAL OF THE HALF FAIRRENTAL FEE

★ LAND COMMISSIONERS AS ELECTEDPOSITIONS AMENDMENTS

On FEBRUARY 7, 2006 at 11:30 a.m., public hear-ings will be held on the following proposals:

★ AMENDMENTS TO THE OPEN RECORDSAND OPEN MEETING LAW

★ NEW YORK LAWS: PLUMBING CODE ANDBUILDING CODE

★ If you would like to obtain a copy of theabove proposals or have any questions as tothe public hearing process you may contactPeril Huff at the Legislative ReferenceOffice, via [email protected] Or call 1-800-236-2214 or 869-4376. Copies of these proposalsare also available on the LOC Website:www.on-loc.org

meet thelocTT

he Legislative Operating Committee (LOC)consists of the 5 Council member positions ofthe Oneida Business Committee (OBC).

Melinda J. Danforth [email protected]

Vince DelaRosa 920-869-4378vdelar01@oneidanat ion.org

Ed Delgado [email protected]

Trish King 920-869-4462t k i n g @ o n e i d a n a t i o n . o r g

Paul Ninham 920-869-4311pninham@oneidanat ion.org

The members of the LOC serve 3 year terms consistentwith the Tribal election of the OBC.

when we meetWW

hen in session, the LOC meets every otherMonday at 9:00am in the Business CommitteeConference Room (2nd floor of the NorbertHill Center).

Completed agenda item request forms should be receivedby the Wednesday prior to a LOC meeting in order to beplaced on the agenda.

The LOC has three sessions per term. Each session beginsin the Fall and ends in the Spring.

Please note, all items not adopted by the previous OneidaBusiness Committee (2002-2005 term) do not carry-overinto the new term. Therefore, any item not adopted priorto July, 2005 would need to be reintroduced in order for itto be considered.

There is also a Midwinter Break each session. This year,the break will be from December 20, 2005 thru January 6,2006.

THE NEXT LOC MEETING WILL BE HELD

ON JANUARY 9, 2006.

visit us on the webwww.onloc.oneidanation.org

TThe LOC website contains all of the Oneida Lawsand includes:

• A listing of the LOC members and theirbiographies.

• The Oneida Tribal Constitution.• Active Files List. A summary and listing

of all items pending before the LOC andofficial actions taken.

• LOC approved minutes. • Public Hearing Notices and Documents.

Any upcoming public hearing notices anddocuments are also posted on the web-site.

LOC ACTIVE FILES LISTThese are the items currently before the LOC:

➥ Back Pay Policy➥ Boards, Committees and Commissions➥ Education Code➥ Election Law➥ Election Law: Primary Elections for Business

Committee Positions➥ Half Fair Rental Repeal➥ Hall of Fame Ordinance Amendments➥ Internal Security Issues➥ Labor Code➥ Law Enforcement Ordinance➥ Land Commission Elected Positions➥ LEED Resolution➥ New York: Building Code and Plumbing Code➥ New York: Tribal Environmental Quality

Review Act (TEQRA)➥ Open Records/Open Meetings Law

Amendments ➥ Police Commission Stipends➥ Salary Structure➥ SEOTS Bylaws➥ Trust Scholarship Fund

Website: www.onloc.oneidanation.org Phone: 920-869-4376 • Office Fax: 920-869-4399

Group prepares lawsuit to stop Buffalo casino

By Steven K. PaulsonAssociated Press Writer

DENVER (AP) - First itwas state Rep. Mark Larson, amoderate Republican whodecided not to run for thestate Senate, citing arm-twist-ing by conservatives.

Then it was Sen. NormaAnderson, a respected GOPmoderate, who resigned ayear short of the end of herterm Tuesday, saying “it hasbecome too partisan for me.”

Hours later, former U.S.Sen. Ben NighthorseCampbell, a Democrat-turned-Republican and untilhis retirement from Congressthe only American Indian inthe Senate, announced hewouldn't run for governor. Hesaid he had lost his taste forpolitics because conservativeswere demanding “absoluteobedience.”

In Colorado and otherstates, an ideological split isdividing the GOP, said BobLoevy, a political science pro-fessor at Colorado College inColorado Springs.

“The moderates are optingout” in a backlash from thedemands of conservatives, hesaid, and the split is allowingDemocrats to make gains.

Independent pollster FloydCiruli said the GOP's prob-lems in Colorado are com-pounded by the fact thatRepublican Gov. Bill Owensis term-limited and has alien-ated the right wing of theparty by supporting lastNovember's successful cam-paign to persuade voters toease tax limits.

Ciruli said the split couldprevent Republicans fromregaining control of the stateHouse and Senate, which theylost in 2004 for the first timein 42 years, and could evenallow the Democrats to winthe governor's office and afourth congressional seat.

Larson's decision not to runfor the state Senate could beespecially damaging to theparty. He was considered akey player in the GOPattempt to retake the chamber,where Democrats have a one-vote majority.

“They're making it so hard,you either follow them oryou're not a Republican,”Larson said of the party's con-servatives.

Republican John Andrews,a former president of the stateSenate, said Larson,Anderson, Campbell andother moderates are out ofstep with the party on suchkey conservative issues astaxes, labor unions, abortion

and the role of government. “I think if there is a thread

with what these three havesaid and done recently, theyseem to be facing up to thereality that maybe their timeshave come and gone,”Andrews said.

State Republican PartyChairman Bob Martinez saidthe criticism was just grous-ing by term-limitedRepublicans on their way out.

He said Republicans havealways disagreed over thebest ways to deal with conser-vative issues, and those divi-sions were in plain view dur-ing the debate over relaxingtax limits.

But the split is starting toheal, he said.

“We've had some positivemeetings with elected offi-cials and everyone seemsfocused on the job at hand,focused on taking back theLegislature and keeping thegovernorship,” Martinez said.

Larson said the divisionsrun deeper than Martinez hasacknowledged.

“If you're pro-reproductiverights, which is not necessari-ly pro-abortion, you're not aRepublican. If you believetaxes play an appropriate rolein government, you're not aRepublican. I hope this willbe a wake-up call for theparty,” Larson said.

State Democratic PartyChairwoman Pat Waak saidthe split is helping her party.

“People walk up and say, ‘Iused to be a Republican and Idon't have a party anymore.’This does create an opportu-nity for us,” she said.

Campbell, who won nineraces and served 22 years inpublic office, said right-wingRepublicans are driving awaygood candidates.

“You can't be held to astrict ideological code thatyou can't do anything about.What they want is absoluteobedience,” Campbell said.He refused to name names.

He mentioned running forgovernor as early asSeptember 2004, afterannouncing he would notseek another term in the U.S.Senate.

Campbell said Tuesday theprospect of long hours, lowpay, high stress and “constantattacks” were also factors inhis decision not to seek thegovernor's mansion.

“If you read it in the classi-fieds, nobody would run forthat job,” Campbell said. “Iwasn't worried about losing, Iwas afraid of winning,” hesaid.

Campbell says no to running for governor

Hoyan!

As we enter into this newyear and throughout theupcoming year, I hope toshare some interesting andinformative stories about thevarious programs and ser-vices the Oneida Tribe pro-vides.

One such service is provid-ed through the VeteransAffairs Department, which ismanaged by Director KerryMetoxen. Kerry has beenworking in the Veteran’sAffairs Department for thepast three years after accept-ing the position following theretirement of Mr. GaryMetoxen. Kerry is the proudfather of 5 children and has

been happily married to hiswife Colleen for the past 30years. Kerry was previouslyin the Air Force for 20 yearsand retired in February of2000. His service recordincludes the Persian GolfWar, time in the country ofOman during Dessert Shieldand in the Kingdom of SaudiArabia during Dessert Storm.As a member of the OneidaVFW Post 7784 and a veter-an, Kerry brings the experi-ence and knowledge to pro-vide the best services possibleto our veterans across thestate.

Another valuable asset tothe Veteran AffairsDepartment is VeteransBenefit Specialist CarolynMiller who has worked in theoffice since September of1997. As a BenefitsSpecialist, Carolyn assistsveterans and their families insecuring all possible entitle-ments and other benefits, andshe also serves as an advocatein providing referral and fol-low-up services. In June of2003, Carolyn traveled toMilwaukee and successfullycompleted the StateAccreditation Test. Carolyn

also assists the VFW, AmVetsand WIVA Oneida Chapter.Carolyn’s spouse is RendellMiller and they have fourchildren.

The valued staff of thisdepartment act as a point ofcontact for Oneida Veterans,and they also coordinate andprovide services to OneidaVeterans living in other partsof the state. Eligible veteransparticipate from all agenciesof the armed forces: Army,Air Force, Navy, MerchantMarines and Coast Guard.Highlights for this program in2005 include the followingpoints: a total of 1,189 clientvisits was made to the depart-ment, 135 veterans wereassisted with compensationclaims, 7 veteran home loanswere provided and 26 -DD214's, medals and head-stones were provided. TheVeterans Department is alsoable to provide gas vouchersto eligible participants.Annually, Veterans AffairsDepartment also assists withfacilitating state and federalfunding in the amount$600,000.00 for veteran com-pensation (due to disability byinjury or disease incurred as a

result of military service) andpensions (financial supportfor veterans who served dur-ing war time).

The Oneida communityalso has four prominent veter-ans groups who participate inour community functions.They are the Oneida V.F.W.Post 7784, S.E.O.T.S.Veterans, Oneida Chapter ofthe WI Indian VeteransAssociation and the OneidaAmVets Post 54. Each ofthese organizations serves ourcommunity throughout theyear in various ways, fromassisting with fund raisers,providing security at eventssuch as the Family Carnival,providing full military honorsat veterans’ funerals, to dis-

tributing holiday packages tofamilies in need of support.The values these organiza-tions display exemplify theiroutstanding character andcommitment to helping oneanother and supporting thefamily and community.

Oneida has a proud historyof our people serving in themilitary and our veterans areheld in high regard withhonor. I would also like toacknowledge and thank thoseservice men and women cur-rently engaged in the variousbranches of the military.Their continued commitmentto providing our nation withthe freedom we enjoy is high-ly commendable. I wouldlike to also extend my sincer-

est appreciation to theVeterans Affairs Departmentstaff, Kerry and Carolyn, formaking their mission a realityfor so many. The depart-ment’s mission is to “ProvideQuality Service andAssistance in the Delivery ofEntitlements and Benefits dueour Oneida Veterans and theirFamilies.” Complete infor-mation on how to obtain ser-vices through the OneidaVeterans Affairs Departmentcan be obtained by calling920-490-3920 or 1-800-236-2214.

Yaw^koGerald L. Danforth,

Tribal Chairman

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Chairman’s Corner...

ChairmanGerald Danforth

Monday, January 9, 2006Chairman Danforth’sState of the Nation Address

5:00 P.M.Serving Lite snacks and beverages

Annual GTC Meeting6:00 P.M.

Norbert Hill CenterSecond Floor Conference Room

Please bring Tribal Identification and Annual Book to the meeting.

Letters, Opinions…

Lil Miss travelsabroadHappy Holiday's to You andYour Families!!

Thank You So Much forallowing me to be Little MissOneida for this year, I amhaving so much fun!! And aspecial Thank You to theOneida Veterans! I was ableto attend several pow-wowsand met Miss Indian Worldboth here in Oneida andMenominee pow-wow's. Ialso went to Germany andSwitzerland in November for2 weeks.

We stayed on Ramstein AirForce Base in Germany andwith host families inSwitzerland. It was very busy,we sometimes danced 3show's a day. We even dancedin the Swiss Alps!! I cancount to 10 in German nowtoo. The other dancers wereKiowa, Cherokee, Navajo andSac & Fox.

Thank You Oneida Tribefor letting me represent youoverseas. Yaw'ko, God Blessand have a wonderful NewYear! Ho-Yan!

Olivia WebsterLil Miss Oneida

Angel Treeparticipants

A Very Special Thank Yougoes to the following in thecommunity for participatingin the Angel Tree which washeld for the children Dec.22nd at Three Sisters Library& Center:

Oneida Housing StaffOneida Police Department

- Dan HouseCivic Center - Arlouine

Bain, StaffElderly Services - Lisa

Huff, Joyce Johnson, HelenHuff, David, Alice Jordan,Jennifer Jordan.

Thanks Again,Isabel Parker

Photo courtesy of Jenny Webster

Olivia Webster, a very proud Lil Miss Oneida, neara beautiful view of the Swiss Alps.

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