# Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 49, Number 8 • Saturday, April 18, 2020

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Bago Bits…

Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 49, Number 8 • Saturday, April 18, 2020

COVID-19 Temporary Curfew Order Goes Into Effect for Winnebago

Whirling Thunder Wellness Center and
LPTC have updated their LED signs, on
Main St, with a reminder to continue
practicing the social distancing guidelines
and stay home to protect our elders!

Winnebago Tribal Council orders 7:00 pm to 5 am COVID-19 Temporary Curfew. Here is a picture of Winnebago shortly after the 7:00 pm
siren sounded on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 turning Winnebago into a ghost town. Stay home Stay Safe!

Winonah Leader Charge

On April 9th, National Indian Health
Board Chairperson and Great Plains
Area Rep. Tori Kitcheyan featured on
C-SPAN to discuss the coronavirus impact
on Native American communities, in this
country.

The Pony Express and Heritage stores
are putting safety first with the newly
installed plexiglass barriers at the cash
register, to protect employees and customers.

Numerous tribes across the nation
have initiated the implementation of
curfews within their communities.
Implementing curfews is a proactive
approach to protecting and combating
against the Coronavirus. Fortunately,
there has been no cases of COVID-19
in the Winnebago community, although
there has been confirmed COVID-19
cases in neighboring communities.
A temporary curfew order enacted by
the Winnebago Tribal Council went into
effect April 15 from 7:00 pm to 5:00 am
daily. According to the resolution, “The
Winnebago Tribal Council finds this
Temporary Curfew Order necessary to
minimize in-person interaction, which
is the primary means of transmission of
COVID-19. This order will remain in effect no longer than necessary to ensure
that COVID-19 no longer poses a public
health threat.”
Read the full ordinance at winnebagotribe.com
There are many questions about to
the newly established Curfew Order,
Winnebago Indian News asked Shelia

Corbine of Big Fire Law Firm to answer
some of these questions.
Q: Is there exceptions to being out
past curfew?
A: There are exceptions to be out
during curfew hours. If you are an essential employee (Police, Fire, Health
worker, Human Services) you may be
out during the curfew times if your work
necessitates it. However, even essential
employees engaging in essential travel
or working are encouraged to practice
safety standards such as wearing a
mask and observing the six-foot social
distancing recommendations.
Essential travel is also excepted and
includes any travel related to the provision of or access to health care services,
travel to care for elderly, minors, dependents, persons with disabilities or
other vulnerable persons, travel from a
place of residence on the Reservation to
employment outside of the Reservation
and return; and travel required by law
enforcement or court order which may
include transport of children pursuant
to a custody agreement.
Q: What happens if a community member violates the Curfew Order?

A: There is an enforcement provision
of the Curfew Order. Law enforcement
will be allowed some discretion in handling potential violations of the Order,
starting with a warning. Continued
violations will result in civil fines of
increasing severity depending on the
number of times the Order is violated.
If there is a continued failure to abide
by the Curfew Order, law enforcement
has the option to charge somebody
with “Failure to Obey” under the Tribe’s
criminal code.
Lastly, Corbine added that “the
Tribal Council is being very proactive in keeping their membership as
safe as they can during this health
emergency. It is hoped that the coronavirus will not affect the community
at all, but the limiting of travel and
interpersonal contact, even during
just the curfew hours, goes a long way
toward the virus infecting members
in the community. Once the Tribal
Council determines that COVID-19 is
no longer a public health threat then
the Temporary
Curfew Order will be lifted.”

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the Upcoming Stimulus

Here’s a great visual of our amazing and
hardworking staff at Winnebago Public
School, bringing meals out to families for
pickup. Thank you WPS Kitchen Staff!

Winnebago Tribal Chairman, Coly Brown is not painting or working construction instead he is running a Winnebago Tribal Council Meeting wearing a face mask. The Winnebago Public Health Department is now urging all community members to wear a cloth face cover as a
precaution towards COVID-19 or as Chairman Brown would say "The Rona".

Garden tillage has begun! Ho-Chunk
Farms is here to help; all you’ve got to do
is stake out your area and make space
available to fill. For more info, reach out
to Isaac Smith & Aaron LaPointe.

Here is a nice shot from the 1990-1991
Bago Boys Basketball Season. Do you enjoy looking back in time? More throwback
photos on page 7.

Winonah Leader Charge
Winnebago, NE. – The much-anticipated stimulus payout from the U.S.
government, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, will begin in Mid-April
according to the IRS website. These
payments are intended to financially
assist Americans with short-term costs
such as rent, utilities, or groceries.
Winnebago Tribal Chairman, Coly
Brown recommends the community
to spend their stimulus money wisely.
The council is concerned when tribal
members receive their stimulus, they
will be tempted to leave the community
and expose themselves to the COVID-19
virus. It is advised to stay at home and
continue practicing social distancing.
“If anything, hold-on to your money

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until Winnavegas re-opens” Chairman
Brown said Jokingly. Money spent
within the community will benefit the
local economy.
Now the bad, IRS war ns about
scams. Our elders are at high risk to be
scammed. Scammers claiming to be the
IRS have begun deceiving unsuspecting people through mail, social media,
phone calls, email and text messages.
These are attempts to steal stimulus
payments. The IRS website states, “...
be on the lookout for scam artists trying
to use the economic impact payments
as cover for schemes to steal personal
information and money. Remember, the
IRS will not call, text you, email you
or contact you on social media asking
for personal or bank account information...”

The ugly, unfortunately there are
enablers and self-seekers within the
community that will take advantage of
unsuspecting tribal members who are
receiving a stimulus payout.
Jason Lawrence the Winnebago
Chief of Police advises community
members to protect their money by
keeping it in their bank account. This
will allow community members to keep
track of their money and how it is being
spent. Lawrence also mentions there is
video surveillance at local businesses in
event of money being stolen. Lastly, he
stated if there are any concerns to contact the Winnebago Police Department.
If anyone has questions about the
stimulus payment refer to the IRS website www.irs.gov.

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Page 2— Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 18, 2020

BAGO NEWS
Local Seamstress Called to Action

Thurston County Democratic Party to Hold
Phone Convention to Select County Officers
and State Convention Delegates
The Thurston County Democratic Party will hold its convention on May 17,
2020 at 2:00 via phone to elect officers and delegates to the Nebraska Democratic Party state convention.
The county and state conventions are being done via phone this year due
to the coronavirus.
Registered Democrats are encouraged to participate in their county convention and run for a delegate position to the state and national conventions.
Democrats must register to attend their county convention by May 1, 2020.
All the details and online registration form are on the NDP’s website: https://
nebraskademocrats.org/blog/convention/
“We had to make adjustments, but everyone pitched in to make this
happen,” said County Party Chair Danelle Smith. We really want voters to send in their requests to vote by mail and check out the Thurston
County Democrats Facebook page for updates during this election cycle.”
Said NDP Chair Jane Kleeb: “County parties are the foundation for us
to keep building the state party and winning elections. While we will
miss seeing everyone at the local conventions this year, we encourage
Democrats to register for their county convention to have a voice in local and state leadership. Your local county chair volunteers year-round
to build a party for ‘We the people’ and we are proud to stand with them.”

Winnebago, NE – A month ago if someone wore a surgical face mask
into the local grocery store people would turn their heads wondering
what was wrong with that person. Today, if you don’t wear a mask in
public people turn their heads with the underline thought, gee that
person must not care for our elders.
The COVID-19 Pandemic will forever change the way we live, think,
and now even how we dress in public. The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention now recommends that people wear cloth or fabric face
coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Therese St.Cyr, who is a retired laboratory director from the Winnebago Hospital and a lifelong seamstress was called to action by the
Winnebago community. “In the past few weeks I have made over 150
masks and sent them to Michigan, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. At
first I made a few just to give away then recently I have been flooded
with requests. A nurse from the Twelve Clans Unity Hospital ordered
20 because she wanted to give some to her co-workers and patients.”
said St.Cyr.
The style of masks that are being produced by Therese adhere to
the CDC guidelines and also have a cool native flare.
“A few members of the Winnebago Tribal Council grabbed some
of my masks I made. I’m not out to make money but it does require
time to cut the patterns and sew them together. The main thing is
everyone is protected and staying safe. I know there are a lot of other
sewers in the community that are probably working day and night as
well” said Therese.
During this pandemic a mask or face cover will be the new normal,
just like wearing gloves during the winter, a sweater when it’s chilly,
and shorts when it’s hot. It will take some getting used to but one
must always think that they are protecting our elders. In the words
of Chairman Brown “Let’s do our part”.

Next WIN News Deadline:

April 27th

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 18, 2020 — Page 3

WINNEBAGO NEWS
Update from the Winnebago Tribal Court:
(04-13-20)

In response to the ongoing public health emergency, the Winnebago Tribal
Court and all hearings scheduled from March 30, 2020 to May 31, 2020 are
cancelled. New hearing dates will be rescheduled as the current public health
emergency changes. Initial appearances will continue to be held as required by
law every Monday and Thursday. Such hearings will be done by videoconference
or teleconference to the greatest extent possible.
Please note, as emergency situations arise during this time or a request for a
hearing is prompted, the Court will address each situation accordingly.
The Tribal Court offices will be open to the general public every Monday Thursday, 10am to 11am. The office will be closed to the general public every
Friday. For any general questions or to speak with the staff directly, you may
call the office at 402-878-2570 between the hours of 8am-4:30pm. If you need
to submit documentation to the Court and cannot drop off during the open office hours, please mail to P.O. Box 626, Winnebago, Nebraska or email your
documentation to the following email: tribalcourt@winnebagotribe.com. For
submission of any non-emergency filings via email, they will be considered filed
as of the date of the email.
The Child Support office will also be open to the public every Monday - Thursday, from 9am to 10am. The office will be closed to the general public every Friday.
If you need to reach the Child Support staff, please call the office at 402- 878-2570.
Thank you and stay safe!
From all Tribal Court staff.

Winnebago Human Services Dept. Public
Notice
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Human Services Department is considered essential and will continue providing services for the Winnebago community and
our current service areas throughout the closure of the organization. We will
maintain limited daily office hours from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Our office is the
Neola Walker building located at 218 Industrial Road, Winnebago, NE 68071.
During this time, we will have staff handling applications, incoming calls and
other necessary client contacts. We are limiting all client contacts to only those
that we deem necessary. In addition, all of our applications for services will be
on the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska’s website in fillable form. You can fill out,
save and email these applications to WTNhumanservices@winnebagotribe.com
. We can also receive faxes at (402)878-2228. Throughout this time, we will
be prioritizing emergency requests, and all other requests and non-emergency
services will be handled as timely as we are able. Our department will continue
to be able to be reached by telephone at (402)257-5586 or toll free at (833)5687882. In case of emergency please contact local law enforcement at (402)8782245 or dial 9-1-1. To report suspected abuse and neglect call the hotline at
1-800-652-1999.

Winnebago Tribe WIC Program Public
Notice DATED APRIL 14, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Winnebago WIC Program will be maintaining social distancing and minimizing social contact. Winnebago WIC will
continue to provide participant-centered services while supporting the public
efforts to contain the outbreak. Starting today until further notice, the WIC office is closed to the public. Curbside check pick-ups will be available daily from
10:00am to 2:00pm (Mon-Fri, please call first and staff will bring the checks
outside to you). With any new certifications or recertifications, specific waivers
granted for Winnebago WIC can be found at the USDA.gov website, they include
the ability to complete an appointment without physical presence, and deferring
height, weight and blood tests. We also have a waiver that will allow us to mail
the vouchers if that is your preference. Please call the office during regular business hours 8:00am to 4:00pm or use the Winnebago WIC’s Facebook messenger
to make arrangements with staff. We can be reached at (402)878-2499. Please
call with any questions. Thank You

Winnebago Progressive In Getting Building
Projects Completed
Winonah Leader Charge
Ron Nohr the Winnebago Tribal
Engineer mentioned COVID-19 has
had a minimal impact on delaying
construction projects in the community. These scheduled projects
will continue to move forward for
the Spring and the Summer. Coly
Brown the Winnebago Chairman
stated we are pushing and continuing with business as much as we
can. We always want to do more
for our people. After a project we
ask ourselves what more can we
do for our community and tribal
members?
Among the projects that have
begun or will soon begin are:
The Halfway House Project is
anticipated to begin May 1st, 2020.
This project consists of demolishing
and disposing of the 100-year-old
wood framed house. In addition,
an environmental company will be
testing and removing asbestos. The
end result will be a newly built two
story halfway house. While under
construction, the renovated Smith
House will provide temporary housing for existing clientele.
The Human Services department’s interior is being renovated
into new office space anticipated to
be completed in June.
Debris from the Senior Apartment Complex that was destroyed
in a fire will be loaded into semitrucks and transported to the land-

fill. Construction on the new Senior
Apartment Complex will begin this
Summer.
A road, driveways and sidewalks
have been constructed in the Route
17 mobile homes. Fencing around
the mobile home park has also been
installed.
Grading at Ho-Chunk Village 2.0
was recently completed. Installation of underground utilities and
seeding will take place in April and
May.
Work on an $8.6 million paving
project began April 1. Contruction
has begun South of town by HoChunk Village and will continue
through town by the Twelve Clans
hospital. This project also includes
constructing a roundabout at the
intersection of U.S. 75 and St. Augustine Drive.
Patching asphalt that was damaged from flooding on BIA Route
17 will take place this construction
season.
Winnebago’s three water booster
stations will be repaired and improved this construction season.
All sanitary sewers will be
cleaned, inspected and filmed this
construction season.
Roland Warner the Winnebago
Treasurer said Despite the disruptions of the COVID-19 the Winnebago Tribe is doing everything
they can to push forward to meet
the needs of the community and
tribal members.

Wrestling Post Season Honors
By Adam Tranmer
Winnebago Public Schools
Assistant Activities Director
Head Wrestling / Assistant Football Coach
Assistant Director of AAU Boys/Girls Wrestling in Nebraska
Congrats to Ricky Suarez for earning NSWCA Academic All-State. To earn
this recognition nominees had to have a 3.6 GPA or higher and have a winning
percentage over .500. Also Zeriah George earned NSWCA Honorable Mention
Academic All-State. To earn this recognition nominees had to have a 3.0 or higher
GPA and have a winning percentage over .500.
Robbie Lovejoy was selected for the NSWCA Senior All Star Duals that was
to be held on June 6th. This event has unfortunately been canceled due to the
current issues we have going on with COVID-19. Robbie will get a certificate
of selection but will not be wrestling. Robbie is the 3rd consecutive Winnebago
Indian selected to the All Star Duals. I hope we can continue this great accomplishment in the years to come.

Comics
by Joseph "Joe Fish"Levering

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on May 2, 2020.

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John Snowball ................ Vice Chairman
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
WINNEBAGO HOUSING AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The WHDC Board approvedrent relief for the month of April for
all tenants in low-income rental units. A two page news-letter was
mailed to all rental tenants; many tenants did not pick up their mail.
Follow up required by HUD: bring your employers’ letter which informed you that you were laid-off or furloughed due to the COVID 19
Pandemic. It documents your eligibility for rent relief. When you are
determined to be eligible for Unemploy-ment Compensation, please
bring that in also. This will support any further rent adjustment.The
WHDC remains open, only through the south side of the building.
When you call the office to request a work order, you will be asked a
few questions before you relate the need for a work order. Be advised
that only serious emergency work will be done. A list was included
in the last newsletter. There are no confirmations of COVID 19 in
Winnebago. Please maintain the social distancing, especially when
you go to the grocery store once a week. If we all take the recommended precautions, we contribute to remaining virus-free. If we
don’t practice precautions for our self, it can and should be done for
our children and elderly. Be Safe!!

The Northern Pecan
By Kathleen Cue, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator in Dodge
County
In preparation for April 14’s National Pecan Day, what better way to
celebrate the day than planting your
very own northern pecan tree, Carya
illinoinensis. Native to southern
Wisconsin and the northern parts
of Illinois and Iowa and extending
south to Texas, the northern pecan
can handle winter temperatures as
low as -35 degrees F. It has pinnately compound leaves that turn
a beautiful yellow color in the fall.
This tree gets large, upwards of 70
feet, with a crown extending 40 feet
or more, so give it plenty of room at
planting time.
The northern pecan tree is monoecious, meaning it has both female
and male flowers on the same tree.
The best nut production, however, is
ensured when more than one pecan
variety is planted. The nuts mature
around mid-October and are highly
nutritious. From planting, northern
pecan trees can start producing in
as little as 6 years.
The northern pecan is not fussy as
to soil pH, being tolerant of alkaline
as well as acidic soils. They do, how-

ever, need to be in a well-draining soil
to prevent crown and root problems.
The extensive tap root that the northern pecan develops makes it highly
drought tolerant but it also limits
recommendations for a starter-sized
tree. People seeking the best results
for nut production from their northern pecans should start with small
trees, those started in 4-inch pots
are ideal. Starting with such a small
size isn’t an impediment—the idea
is to get a small tree planted before
a deep tap root has developed. Since
the northern pecan has such a wide
native range, purchasing a tree from
a nursery that collects seeds from the
northern parts of its range will be important to assure winter hardiness.
Once happily planted, the northern
pecan doesn’t waste any time when
it comes to growing, increasing in
height more than 12 inches each
growing season.
If you’re interested in knowing
more about growing the northern
pecan, or any type of nut tree suitable for this area, check out the
Nebraska Nut Growers Association
at nebraskanutgrowers.org and the
Northern Nut Growers Association
at nutgrowing.org.

JESUS OUR SAVIOR
LUTHERAN OUTREACH
"Jesus lives for you!"
There was once a man who suffered
the lose of all of his children. Not one or
two but ten children all died in a windstorm on one day. His seven sons and
three daughters had gathered together
at one of his son's homes and were
killed when that house collapsed. I can
not image the sorrow and the lose that
he and his wife felt on that tragic day.
He could have turned against God
and blamed him. How did this man
respond? 'At this, Job got up and tore
his robe and shaved his head. Then he
fell to the ground in worship and said:
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
and naked I will depart. YAHWEH gave
and YAHWEH has taken away; may the
name of YAHWEH be praised. In all this,
Job did not sin by charging God with
wrongdoing” [Job 1:20–22 (NIV84)].
We learn from Sacred Scriptures that
YAHWEH was testing Job. And Job had
passed the test. Things got much worse
as YAHWEH allowed Satan to tempt Job
again, this time by afflicting him with
painful sores from the soles of his feet
to the top of his head. Job's suffering
continued for many days.
Three friends came to visit him. They
sat in silence for seven days and seven
nights. When they opened their mouths
they added to Job's suffering. Each one
of them said in so many words that Job
had obviously done something wrong for
YAHWEH to allow such suffering.
Through this all Job did not turn on
YAHWEH. He was no doubt depressed.
He even said that he wished that at his
birth that he would have been stillborn.
And then we come to these words of
hope in the darkest of times: 'I know
that my Redeemer lives, and that in the
end he will stand upon the earth. And
after my skin has been destroyed, yet
in my flesh I will see God; I myself will
see him with my own eyes—I, and not
another. How my heart yearns within
me" [Job 19:25-27]!
These words of Job, as inspired by

Pastor Ricky Jacob

the Spirit of God, revealed his faith
in the resurrection of the dead. Thousands of years before the birth, life,
suffering, death and resurrection of
his Redeemer - Jesus - Job had this
hope. This past Sunday we celebrated
the resurrection of the world's only
Redeemer. Each and every person who
places his or her faith in Jesus has the
blessed hope of the resurrection from
the death!
About two hundred years ago a pastor by the name of Samuel Medley put
these words of Job into a hymn. We
sing this heaven each Easter at Jesus
Our Savior Lutheran Church. Here are
three of the eight verses:
I know that my Redeemer lives;
What comfort this sweet sentence
gives!
He lives, He lives, who once was
dead;
He lives, my ever living head.
He lives to bless me with His love;
He lives to plead for me above;
He lives my hungry soul to feed;
He lives to help in time of need.
He lives to silence all my fears;
He lives to wipe away my tears;
He lives to calm my troubled heart;
He lives all blessings to impart.
He lives, my kind, wise, heav’nly
friend;
He lives and loves me to the end;
He lives, and while He lives, I’ll sing;
He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King.
Please note well that Jesus lives for
you! Jesus lives for you day and night,
as well as night and day. He offers to
feed your hungry soul. How? Through
the reading of and meditation on His
Sacred Word and through the body and
blood of Jesus our Savior. He offers to
adopt you into His family through the
water of Holy Baptism, connecting you
to the cross of Jesus and to His victorious resurrection!
Jesus lives for me - praise the LORD!
Jesus lives for you, too! Will you allow
His Spirit to guide you so that you can
live for Him?

New and improved Winnebago children's
Lexigon
The Lexigon will be ready soon. No date set yet. Here are some examples:
I love you mom.
oca rohuna wixrera wagwe.
I love you dad.
oca rohuna wixrera geskap.
It's ok.
Pigac wamgux.

Thurston County Voters - Deadline May 1st

Classical music on C.D.
Chawaxu washup wamca cuca.
Movie on DVD.
wahsak wamca tete.
Call me.
ciporo ritahu.
It's cool.
Pigac gomik.
Hi.
Nikac
Hello
Nemas
Goodby
Mekere
Good Behavior
mesis biha
Thanks,
Patrick Greyhair

On Common Ground
We’ve recently been experiencing a phenomenon that only a few living souls
have experienced… a worldwide pandemic. I’ve seen a group of people come
together to answer the needs of the Winnebago community, and I see a working
group coalescing into a formidable force with a common goal to improve the lives
and food security of the Winnebago Tribe. Little Priest Tribal College Extension
is proud to be a small part of the Food Sovereignty and Security movement.
As things progress through the year, changes will occur in our Extension
Calendar, some things will be cancelled, postponed or be presented remotely
in GoTo Meetings or even YouTube. Some of you have experienced this already
with last week’s Meet, Eat & Grow presentation by Extension Director Janyce
Woodard. As we proceed, we will do our best to get the word out to the community of our programming and other important community announcements.
For the month of April, we had an Earth Day celebration planned, but due
to the Covid-19 shutdown, we must cancel the event. I encourage everyone to
celebrate Earth Day in some way on April 22nd, but please always celebrate
and honor Mother Earth!
Best Wishes and Good Health!
Stuart Fischer
LPTC Extension
Outreach/Education Coordinator

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 18, 2020 — Page 5

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
MID-MONTHLY TRIBAL COUNCIL
MEETING
March 16, 2020
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Coly Brown
John Snowball
Thelma Whitewater
Roland Warner
Aric Armell
Louis LaRose
Victoria Kitcheyan
Melton Frenchman
Vacant Seat
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mayan Beltran
Mike Means
Garan Coons
Susie Taylor
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Brown called to order at
5:04 p.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Aric Armell
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
*Additions:
WinnaVegas
Dance Across America Concert Contract and Ticket Pricing
Bring a Friend & Bonus Free Play
Day
Triple Play/Bonus Free Play Offer
Update
HR Hiring Freeze
HR Guidelines for Services
Dance Troup
Aric Armell motioned to approve the agenda with additions.
Victoria Kitcheyan seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
READING OF THE MINUTES:
2-27-20 Treasurer’s Report meeting
minutes
Melton Frenchman motioned
to approve the February 27, 2020
T reasurer’s Report meeting minutes.
Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
3-2-20 Regular Tribal Council meeting minutes
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve the March 2, 2020 Regular Tribal
Council meeting minutes. Melton
Frenchman seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
3-11-20 CEO Report & Land Meeting minutes
Aric Armell motioned to approve the March 11, 2020 CEO
Report & Land meeting min-

utes. Melton Frenchman seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES:
Approve Budge Modification – Garden/Cemetery Project
Louis LaRose motioned to ratify the five-signature approving the
Garden/Cemetery Project Budget
Modification of $6,500.00 for vehicle
repairs. John Snowball seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Adopt Resolution
Louis LaRose motioned to ratify
five-signature adopting resolution #20103: FY2020 NPS Historic Preservation
Fund – FY20 Ho]ca\k Worak (Ho-Chunk
Storytelling). Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WINNAVEGAS ADDED ITEMS:
Bring a Friend & Bonus Free Play Day
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to
appr ove the WinnaVegas pr omotion of Bring a Friend & Bonus Free
Play Day. Aric Ar mell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Triple Play/Bonus Free Play Offer
Louis LaRose motioned to approve the WinnaVegas promotion
of Triple Play/Bonus Free Play Offer. Melton Frenchman seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Dance Across America Concert Contract and Ticket Pricing
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve the WinnaVegas promotion of
Dance Across America Concert Contract and Ticket Pricing. Aric Armell
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Update on Casino
Emergency Action Plan – discussion.
John Snowball motioned to cover
the employee portion of the Health
Insurance when the employee takes
leave the employee pays it back when
they return to work to be utilized by
the WinnaVegas HR department when
needed. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0)no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Approve Payment of Gift Orders –
LBM pow-wow gifts
Louis LaRose motioned to approve the gift orders for the Last
Bear Moon Drums & Drum sticks for
$465.00. Melton Frenchman seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.
John Snowball motioned to approve
the payment for Moccasin games sets
design for $50.00. Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: No personal business – no action taken.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
VK – Fern Saul – Financial Assistance
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to
table. Melton Frenchman seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
VK – Rescind motion from 12-30-19
meeting
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to
rescind the motion made during the
December 30, 2019 Mid-monthly meeting to hire Dayle Knutson as consult to
investigate complaints/statements at
12 Clans hospital. Melton Frenchman
seconded.
VOTE: (4) yes, JSB, LLR,VK, MF (3)
no, RW, TW,AA
(0) abstain
Motion
carried.
DHHS – At Large nomination for Secretary Tribal Advisory Committee
Louis LaRose motioned to nominate
Victoria Kitcheyan for Secretary Tribal
Advisory Committee. Victoria Kitcheyan
seconded.
VOTE: (3) yes, LLR, VK, MF (4) no,
JSB, TW, RW, AA (0) abstain Motion
failed.
Aric Armell motioned to nominate
Thelma Whitewater for Secretary Tribal
Advisory Committee. Roland Warner
seconded.
VOTE: (3) yes, TW, RW, AA (4) no,
JSB, LLR, MF, VK (0) abstain Motion
failed.
ADDED ITEMS:
Hiring Freeze
John Snowball motioned to have a
hiring Freeze to coincide with the closure of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
until March 27, 2020 with the exception
of essential services. Roland Warner
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Human Services Guidelines for services
Louis LaRose motioned to approve
the revised Guidelines for Human
Services Emergency Assistance for the
purpose of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Melton Frenchman seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Dance Troupe – Eugene DeCora
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap-

prove a honorarium payment to Eugene DeCora and their dance troup
for singer and Per for mance dur ing the CDC Site visit for $750.00.
Melton Frenchman seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
3-16-20 Special meeting minutes
Aric Armell motioned to suspend the
rules to approve the Special meeting
minutes.
John Snowball seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to approve
the March 16, 2020 Special Tribal
Council meeting –COVID-19 minutes. John Snowball seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
John Snowball motioned to adjourn
at 7:21 p.m. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman Brown adjourned the
meeting at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thelma Whitewater, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCILWINNAVEGAS CASINO
March 17, 2020
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Coly Brown
John Snowball
Roland Warner
Aric Armell
Louis LaRose
Victoria Kitcheyan
Thelma Whitewater
OTHERS PRESENT:
Alan Post
Esther Mercer
Garan Coons
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown
called the meeting to order at 11:45
a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Louis LaRose
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
*Temporary closure of WinnaVegas,
Financial hardship, Investment with
Liberty National Bank, Funds for Tax
Commission, and Emergency Relief.
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Aric Armell motioned to approve
the agenda. John Snowball seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WINNAVEGAS CASINO & RESORT:
John Snowball motioned to follow
the closure of WinnaVegas by Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa starting
at noon March 17, 2020 until March
31, 2020, at which time the Tribal
Council will re-evaluate the COVID-19
situation. Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL HARDSHIP: Meeting
with Gaming Commission and Winnebago Gaming Development at 9:00
a.m. on March 18, 2020 to discuss
financial hardship during the closure.
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO: Information only.
FUNDS FOR TAX COMMISSION:
Discussion only.
EMERGENCY RELIEF: Discussion
only.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn at
12:59 a.m. John Snowball seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman Brown adjourned the
meeting at 12:59 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thelma Whitewater, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
SPECIAL MEETING
March 18, 2020
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Coly Brown
John Snowball
Thelma Whitewater
Roland Warner
Aric Armell
Louis LaRose
Victoria Kitcheyan
Melton Frenchman
Vacant Seat
OTHERS PRESENT:
Sharon Redhorn-Chamberlain
Brian Chamberlain
Damon Payer
Garan Coons
Alan Post
Bill DeCora
Lance Morgan
Marc Aldrich
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman
Brown called the meeting to order at
9:04 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Roland Warner offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
*Trust Account Draw down, Gaming, Boys & Girls Club, Purchasing,
Early Payroll, and WinnaVegas Casino
Employees.
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
agenda. John Snowball seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRUST ACCOUNT DRAW DOWN:
Roland Warner motioned to adopt
resolution #20-106: Trust Account Draw
down (PL 7334-70-6) in the amount of
$1,000,000.00. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Louis LaRose motioned to approve withdrawal from account PL
7334-70-6 amount of $1,000,000.00.
John Snowball seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
GAMING: updates
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB: Discussion
only.
PURCHASING: Discussion. “No
unnecessary spending on appropriation dollars”.
EARLY PAYROLL: Discussion.
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to
allow payroll advance & waive the
requirement for one (1) per quar t e r. J o h n S n o w b a l l s e c o n d e d .
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WINNAVEGAS CASINO EMPLOYEES: Discussion.
HCI: Information only.
ADJOURN:
Roland Warner motioned to adjourn
at 10:59 a.m. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman Brown adjourned the
meeting at 10:59 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thelma Whitewater, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
MEETING
March 24, 2020
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Coly Brown
John Snowball
Thelma Whitewater
Louis LaRose
Victoria Kitcheyan (via Skype)

Melton Frenchman
Vacant Seat
OTHERS PRESENT:
Garan Coons
Sharon Chamberlain
Brian Chamberlain
Matt May
Brandon Stout
Danelle Smith (via Skype)
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Roland Warner
Aric Armell
CALL TO ORDER: Chair man
Brown called the meeting to order at
2:10 p.m.
Due to COVID-19 recommendations
some meeting participants participated
through Skype.
OPENING PRAYER: John Snowball
offered the opening prayer.
RESOLUTIONS:
DECLARING A PUBLIC HEALTH
EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING
THE WINNEBAGO PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT TO TAKE ANY ACTION
NECESSARY TO ADDRESS INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to
adopt resolution #20-107: Declar ing a Public Health Emergency and
Authorizing the Winnebago Public
Health Department to take any action
necessary to address Infectious Diseases. Melton Frenchman seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
CREATION OF THE WINNEBAGO
PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS TASK
FORCE
Louis LaRose motioned to adopt
resolution #20-10: Creation of the Winnebago Pandemic Preparedness Task
Force. Melton Frenchman seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WINNEBAGO GAMING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION:
MEMO FROM VILLAGE OF EMERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING GOVERNORS RECOMMENDATION
DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
John Snowball motioned to close the
Native Star Casino in Winnebago, NE
and the Iron Horse Casino in Emerson,
NE effective today (March 24, 2020)
and closed until further notice. Melton
Frenchman seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
FEMA:
John Snowball motioned to appoint
Matt May as the Tribal Coordinating Officer for FEMA. Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
John Snowball motioned to adjourn at
2:41 p.m. Thelma Whitewater seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman Brown adjourned the
meeting at 2:41 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Thelma Whitewater, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
MEETING – COVID-19
March 27, 2020
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Coly Brown
John Snowball
Thelma Whitewater
Roland Warner
Aric Armell
Louis LaRose
Victoria Kitcheyan
Melton Frenchman
vacant seat
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mayan Beltran (skype)
Garan Coons
Matt May
Esther Mercer
Alan Post
Erika Dunn
Brandon Stout
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman
Brown called the meeting to order at
10:13 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Roland Warner
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Roland Warner motioned to approve
the agenda with the addition of Gaming
Commission. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE:(7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
EDUCARE:
John Snowball motioned for EduCare
to follow in line with the Winnebago
Public School closure and reopening
during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Roland
Warner seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA:
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE:
Roland Warner motioned to extend Administrative Leave to the
Winnebago T ribal Employees until April 10, 2020 for non-essential
Employees. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE:
John Snowball motioned to extend the
Family Medical Leave waiver until April
10, 2020. Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
PAID TIME OFF
Roland Warner motioned to extend
the Paid Time Off waiver until April 10,
2020.
John Snowball seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRAVEL BAN
Roland Warner motioned to follow
the recommendations of the CDC regarding travel, no travel except for essential staff. Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
GAMING COMMISSION:
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to authorize Administrative Leave to the Winnebago Gaming Commissioners until
April 7, 2020 or when the Casino opens.
Louis LaRose seconded.
Victoria motioned to modify the previous motion to authorize The Winnebago
Gaming Commission to work remotely
until April 7, 2020 or when the Casinos
re-open.
Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Roland Warner motioned to adjourn
at 10:40 a.m. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman Brown adjourned the
meeting at 10:40 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thelma Whitewater, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
TREASURER’S REPORT
March 30, 2020
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Coly Brown
John Snowball
Thelma Whitewater
Roland Warner
Aric Armell
Louis LaRose
Melton Frenchman
Victoria Kitcheyan (Skype)
Vacant Seat
OTHERS PRESENT:
Damon Payer
Matt May
Alan Post
Erika Dunn
Garan Coons
Brandon Stout
SKYPE:
Danelle Smith
Gene Gilpin
Kim Sulsberger

Mayan Beltran
Nick Flores
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman
Brown called the meeting to order
at 9:14 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Thelma
Whitewater offered the opening
prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
John Snowball motioned to approve the agenda with the addition
of WinnaVegas extended closure
date. Roland Warner seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WCHS FINANCIAL REPORT:
John Snowball motioned to approve the Winnebago Comprehensive
Healthcare System financial report
for month of February 2020. Melton
Frenchman seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
GAMING COMMISSION:
John Snowball motioned to approve
the Gaming Commission report for February 2020. Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK: Informational update only.
TRIBAL CFO REPORT:
Roland Warner motioned to approve the Tribal CFO report for February 2020. John Snowball seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Victoria in at 10:00 a.m. via Skype]
MAHONEY GROUP – Nick Flores
Aric Armell motioned to extend the
Mahoney Group Liability Insurance
policy from April 17, 2020 to July 1,
2021. John Snowball seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes
(0) no (0) abstain Motion carried.
WINNAVEGAS REPORT:
Aric Armell motioned to approve
the WinnaVegas Report for February
2020.
R o l a n d Wa r n e r s e c o n d e d .
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
EXTEND CLOSURE
John Snowball motioned to extend
the closure of WinnaVegas Casino
until April 6, 2020 and revisit at that
time. Melton Frenchman seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
R o l a n d Wa r n e r m o t i o n e d
to adjourn the meeting at 10:55
a.m.
Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman Brown adjourned the
meeting at 10:55 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thelma Whitewater, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Northern Natural Gas Maintenance Notice
Northern Natural Gas provides notice of intent to enter its right of way
to conduct maintenance activities of pipeline facilities on the Winnebago
Reservation. Northern owns and operates a natural gas pipeline system
that is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. As part
of ongoing operations, Northern regularly conducts maintenance activities on their pipeline facilities. Maintenance activities are scheduled to
start on May 11, 2020 on the Winnebago Reservation. The ground will
be temporarily disturbed during these activities and restored to original
condition upon completion.
The purpose of this public notice is to inform all landowners of the
start of the maintenance and construction projects. Northern has notified the Bureau of Indian Affairs and will remain in contact with them
until completion of the projects.
The three allotments that will be impacted on the Winnebago Reservation are:
152L – James Crane
153L – David Bear
358B – White Pidgeon
Should you have questions, comments or concerns regarding this notice, or the pipeline maintenance projects, please contact Sergio Gonzalez
at 402-530-2026. You may also call Northern’s Hotline at 1-888-3676671, which is available 24 hours per day.

The Winnebago Tribal Council is 100% AGAINST Meth. Not only is Meth
harmful to the individual, it destroys families and our community. Meth
use is not the HoChunk/Winnebago way of life. On 12-30-19, during the
Winnebago Mid-monthly Tribal Council meeting, a motion was passed to
publish all meth related offenses occurring on the Winnebago reservation,
in the Winnebago Indian News.
The following individual(s) has been arrested for a meth offense...
Kezia Masquat, Age 23
Possession of Paraphernalia or Drug Manufacturing Equipment

LEGAL NOTICE
To: Tasia Childress
You are hereby notified that a COMPLAINT TO MODIFY has been filed against
you in the Winnebago Tribal Court, TCS13-007, entitled TASIA CHILDRESS vs
WAKAJA HARDEN. You must file a responsive pleading in this matter by April
08, 2020 or be subject to a default judgment being entered against you.

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 18, 2020 — Page 7

WINNEBAGO THROWBACK PICS

Early 90's view of the Bago Volleyball Girls team with their coach

Lady Indians at the State Basketball Tournament in 1990.

Lady Indians take the net after a win, (Bago 48 - Lynch 43)
Game night view of the Bago Boys football team in October 2001.

Lady Indians vs. Homer Knights in November 1995.

Girls softball team photo from the 90's, The Ho-Chunk Warriorettes.

Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in September 1993.

Mid-block shot from a 2005 Lady Indians basketball game.

Bet these ladies look familiar; a team photo from the early 80's of the Bago
Volleyball girls.

Starting the season off right; a view from a football practice session in 1993.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awinnebago%3A27b00231c2fd22b3. Public record. Not legal advice.