Ho-Chunk Village is flourishing with

Bago Bits…

Ho-Chunk Village is flourishing with

signs of Spring! Tree blossoms are blooming and thanks to the HCI Housekeeping/Maintenance Ladies for beautifying

areas throughout the community with

freshly planted flowerbeds. (See more

photos on the Ho-Chunk Inc. Facebook

page.)

On May 22nd, HCCDC partnered with

ATLAS of Winnebago & the Winnebago

Food Distribution Program to give out

food boxes. 80 boxes of fresh fruits and

vegetables will be given out each week.

Visit the Ho-Chunk, Inc. Community Engagement Facebook page for more info!

On Saturday, May 23rd, members of

the Winnebago Tribe, Tribal Council,

Winnebago Domestic Violence Program,

and Family & Friends of Kozee Decorah

came together for a candlelight vigil that

was held on the Winnebago Reservation

by the river bottom road. On behalf of

the community, thank you to those who

shared prayers and encouraging words.

Construction throughout Winnebago is currently in progress! HWY 75/77 workers,

right in front of WPS, has adjusted their

work zone area to accommodate oncoming traffic. (Construction updates will be

included in our next issue.)

Thank you to the Boys and Girls Club

staff for putting together a curbside lunch

pickup for the Winnebago Youth, grades

K-12. With a first come/first serve basis,

about 300 meals were provided each

day, on Tuesday 5-26 to Friday 5-29,

with a total of 1200 meals provided.

On behalf of the Winnebago Tribe, we

would like to send a huge thank you to

Jonathan Shaw and sewers who helped

create and donate over 700 face masks.

The donation included washable masks,

disposable masks, and hand sanitizer for

the community; 1000 gloves were also donated to the hospital. Check out the tribe’s

Facebook page for more info!

Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 49, Number 11 • Saturday, May 30, 2020

First Death Related to COVID-19 Confirmed in Winnebago

WINNEBAGO, NE – The Winnebago

Comprehensive Healthcare System,

which is comprised of the Winnebago

Public Health Department (WPHD) and

Twelve Clans Unity Hospital (TCUH),

announced last Thursday (May 21st,

2020) that the first COVID-19 related

death has occurred in Winnebago.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with

all who mourn the loss of their loved

one. This is a very difficult time for our

community as our tribal culture dictates

that we should be together, especially

when a relative passes away. We must

continue to do everything we can to protect our community from further spread

of COVID-19, while paying respects to

the family,” said Danelle Smith, Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare

System CEO.

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness

with no known cure or vaccine. Winnebago community members experiencing shortness of breath, sore throat,

runny nose, and cough are urged to

call the COVID-19 Hotline at (402) 922-

1508. Per Center for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, it is

recommended that individuals stay

home except to get necessary medical

care. Individuals with underlying conditions, such as diabetes or those with

compromised immune systems are the

most high-risk for contracting the virus.

Prevention measures include washing your hands often with soap and

water for at least twenty seconds each

time and routinely cleaning frequently

touches surfaces. Other recommendations include social distancing, wearing

a mask in public, and remaining at least

6 feet away from each other with groups

of no more than 10 people.

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System has been taking many

important steps to further protect the

health and safety of the community.

These steps, among others, have included implementing a no visitor policy

within the hospital, increasing the frequency of cleaning facilities, making

certain services available remotely,

implementing a drive-thru pharmacy,

and placing staff on telework status

when possible.

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System is operated by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and consists

of two divisions. Twelve Clans Unity

Hospital is a 13-bed state-of-the-art

healthcare facility that serves an estimated 10,000 Native Americans who

live on the Winnebago Reservation

and in the surrounding region. Health

care services provided by the hospital

include an ambulatory care clinic, inpatient care, express care clinic, pharmacy, radiology, emergency care, medical laboratory, physical therapy, social

services, and more. The Winnebago

Public Health Department strives to

create and maintain a healthy community by providing a wide range of total

health and wellness programs. These

programs include physical, mental,

safety, and social services that benefit

the Winnebago community.

CARES Act Funding received by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and

Economic Security Act, also known as

the CARES Act, is a law meant to address

the economic fallout of the COVID-19

pandemic in the United States.

The original bill proposal included

$500 billion in direct payments to

Americans, $208 billion in loans to major industry, and $300 billion in Small

Business Administration loans. As a

result of bipartisan negotiations, the bill

grew to $2 trillion in the version unanimously passed by the Senate on March

25, 2020. The next day, it was passed

in the House via voice vote and signed

into law by President Donald Trump on

March 27.

Unprecedented in size and scope, the

legislation was the largest-ever economic

stimulus package in U.S. history. The bill

is referred to by lawmakers as "Phase 3"

of Congress's coronavirus response. The

first phase "was an $8.3 billion bill spurring coronavirus vaccine research and

development" (the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020), which was signed

into law on March 6, 2020. The second

phase was "an approximately $104 billion

package largely focused on paid sick leave

and unemployment benefits for workers

and families" (the Families First Coronavirus Response Act), which had been

enacted March 18, 2020.

As part of the CARES Act, the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska has received

funding for the “prevention, preparedness, and response” to the COVID-19 virus. The Tribe has received $1,500,382,

distributed through the P.L. 93-638

process, as part of the $453 million allocated to the BIA. The Tribal Council

approved the budget for these funds that

covered a wide array of projects including community mask making, hardware

and software to assist with tele-distance

work and community needs for IT related

needs, purchase of PPE masks, hand

sanitizer and other sanitizing supplies,

food security with a potential greenhouse

and equipment and rent relief for tribal

housing.

The Tribe also received $58,399 in

funding to assist with burial assistance

and general assistance through the Tribe’s

P.L. 102-477 Human services program.

On May 22, 2020, the Tribal Council

approved the budget for the first round

(Round 1) of funding the Tribe received

from the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Round 1 funding totaled $6,236,031.04.

this is the Tribe’s allocation from the

Treasury’s distribution of 60% of the $8

billion funding that was made available to

all the Tribes. The second round should

be made known sometime after June 5,

2020. The budget for the Round 1 funding was completed with collaboration

between the Winnebago Tribal Council

and staff, Tribe’s Pandemic Taskforce, and

the various subcommittees formed to help

address this unprecedented pandemic we

are currently facing. The subcommittees

were formed to work on different areas

of need within the Tribe and the Winnebago community. The areas covered

by the subcommittees are food security,

communications, utilities, security, and

education as well as the needs of the tribal

departments. The budget areas approved

covered items such as funding to cover

the food pantry through an agreement between the Tribe and the ATLAS program to

help provide food and delivery to the com-

munity, needs for facilities for the Youth

Shelter and Tribal Court as well as additional storage for the Wildlife and Parks

department as well as a few other needs

for tribal employees. Other items in the

budget provide funding to purchase trees,

minor equipment, canning supplies and

soil for the food security initiative. Funding for IT equipment for the community

to assist with tele-health, equipment for

the hospital to help fight the pandemic,

funding to improve roadway access for

our first responders to residents and

improved WIFI access for the community. The budget also included funding

to improve patrol/ response ability for the

Tribe’s law enforcement officers. There

was also funding for the Tribe’s enterprises to help pay for increased cleaning

and sanitization products needed to keep

the customers and employees safe during

this time. And lastly (but not the least)

we were able to provide funding to the

community schools for PPE and cleaning

supplies they requested as well as laptops

that were requested by the public school.

Currently the Tribe’s finance department is entering the budgets and

project information into the accounting system to ensure that the funds

received are being spent following

all procurement and internal control

policies. These funds are being treated

with the same care and due diligence

that all Tribal funds and federal or

state grants. The Tribe’s departments

have and will continue to be diligent

in our use of these funds for the

proper purpose, supported by proper

documentation and the due care that

is expected.

WTN Tribal entities PPP Loan Report

WCHS

WCHS received $2,373,700 from the

PPP. They plan to use this money to pay

for salaries and benefits for our directhire WCHS employees. If there are any

funds left over, the funds will be applied

to utility costs (electricity, telephone,

natural gas, water) and rent/lease costs.

There are some salaries that are currently budgeted in other funding sources

(tribal health grants), so we will make

sure that we are not double-dipping into

any of those funds. WCHS is reaching

V i s i t

u s

a t

out to the grantor agencies to inquire if

some salary costs can be reallocated to

other costs within the grant.

LPTC

LPTC ended up getting $478,000 from

the PPP program. They are reviewing the

eight-week period of evaluation. LPTC

is has received guidance on the Title III

salaries and will be returning the portion

of the PPP loan associated with those

salaries. The forgivable PPP loan will be

reduced by approximately $200,000 for

Title III funded salaries.

HCI

33 applications for just over $21.4

million/approved. They are reviewing

the evaluation period and plan on using

funds as allowed under the program. HCI

estimates that approximately 4 million

will not be eligible for usage under the PPP

rules and will have to be repaid.

WinnaVegas

WV received $2,515,100 from PPP.

They are reviewing the evaluation period

and plan on using funds as allowed under the program. Based on a projection

from the Casino, they may have to give

back $81,500. However, at this time, WV

intends to spend all funds in accordance

with program rules and have all funds

forgiven.

WGDC

$185,800/approved. They are reviewing the evaluation period and plan on using funds as allowed under the program.

WTN

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska was

not eligible for the PPP program.

HCCDC

$79K/approved. They are reviewing

the evaluation period and plan on using

funds as allowed under the program.

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BAGO NEWS

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, May 30, 2020 — Page 3

WINNEBAGO NEWS

Statement on incident at Heritage Food

Town in Walthill

Submitted by Ho-Chunk, Inc.

There was a n unfortunate incident

at Heritage Food Town in Walthill involving customers contaminating some

areas of the store. Fortunately, they did

not come into direct contact with our

employees.

The police were immediately notified, and the store was completely disinfected. All of our stores remain open.

We value the safety of our employees and customers and out of an

abundance of caution, we have an FDA

Approved fogging disinfection process

scheduled. This process is environmentally friendly and food safe.

Out of concern, for both the Winnebago and Omaha communities,

this deep cleaning fogging process is

scheduled at all local stores including

Winnebago, Walthill, Macy, Rosalie

and South Sioux City. Any additional

updates will be posted at the individual

store locations.

With this matter, there is an ongoing

investigation with the Omaha Tribal

Police. We intend to prosecute to the

fullest extent of the law.

Early on, we implemented a number

of ongoing health and safety measures

at our Pony Express stores including

frequent cleanings, daily employee

health screenings, professional disinfecting, plexiglass barriers, social

distancing and limiting the number of

customers in the stores. We also hired

additional staff to perform frequent

cleanings throughout the day.

At the Pony Market, in Winnebago,

Foodtown, Emerson, Sloan and Atokad,

we have dedicated cleaning staff and

are working to hire at the remaining

locations.

Ho-Chunk, Inc. continues to participate in the Winnebago Pandemic

Task Force work including all subcommittees and the main Task Force.

We are proud of the collaboration and

leadership that is occurring across the

entire Tribe.

Our graduates are proud “ALUMNI” of the

Little Priest Tribal College....

Winonah Leader Charge

WINNEBAGO--Like many colleges

and universities, Little Priest Tribal

College (LPTC) has been significantly

impacted by the CO-VID 19 pandemic.

LPTC got a temporary waiver from the

Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to

offer the remaining of Spring semester

(after March 16th) completely online.

Full-time and adjunct faculty had to

move all the instruction online in a span

of few days. As expected, some students

did not adapt well to the online modality and the college gave three options

to complete the course, including an

Incomplete grade.

Additionally, graduation was also

impacted by the CO-VID 19 pandemic.

Colleges and universities had to decide

on how to deliver the commencement

and were advised to work with local

public health officials to decide the

format of the ceremony, while following

CDC guidelines and social distancing

protocols.

Little Priest Tribal College’s graduation date was originally set for May 9,

20 20. LPTC is anticipating a virtual

ceremony in the last week of July or

early August. LPTC is also planning

to place yard signs at the graduate’s

residence to appreciate all the hard

work and successes they had during

their stay at LPTC.

As the pandemic continues, LPTC

decided to continue with online instruction in summer as well. LPTC is

offering summer courses for free to

maintain continuity of the education

for our community and our students.

Manoj Patil the Little Priest Tribal

College President stated, “Dear students – Congratulations on your graduation and to be a proud of Alumni of

Little Priest Tribal College. You are

graduating at a point no one has ever

seen before, but hurdles are part of life!

Consider this as a challenge and conquer it, and spring forward to success.

Let nothing hold you back, let your

determination erase all the troubles

and negativities to be the best citizen/

professional you can be. On behalf of

the college and Winnebago Tribe of

Nebraska, I wish OUR graduates the

best in life. We are here for you. LPTC

welcomes you back as an Alumnus!”

USDA to Provide $1 Billion in Loan Guarantees for Rural Businesses and Ag Producers

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2020

– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny

Perdue today announced that the Department is making available up to

$1 billion in loan guarantees to help

rural businesses meet their working

capital needs during the coronavirus

pandemic. Additionally, agricultural

producers that are not eligible for USDA

Farm Service Agency loans may receive

funding under USDA Business & Industry (B&I) CARES Act Program provisions

included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,

and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

“Under the leadership of President

Trump, USDA is committed to being

a strong partner to rural businesses

and agricultural producers and being

a strong supporter of all aspects of

the rural economy,” Secretary Perdue

said. “Ensuring more rural agricultural

producers are able to gain access to

much-needed capital in these unprecedented times is a cornerstone of that

commitment.”

In addition to expanding eligibility

to certain agricultural producers, the

changes Secretary Perdue announced

today allow USDA to:

Provide 90 percent guarantees on

B&I CARES Act Program loans;

Set the application and guarantee fee

at two percent of the loan;

Accept appraisals completed within

two years of the loan application date;

Not require discounting of collateral

for working capital loans, and

Extend the maximum term for working capital loans to 10 years.

B&I CARES Act Program loans must

be used as working capital to prevent,

prepare for or respond to the effects of

the coronavirus pandemic. The loans

may be used only to support rural

businesses, including agricultural

producers, that were in operation on

Feb. 15, 2020.

USDA intends to consider applications in the order they are received.

However, the Department may assign

priority points to projects if the demand

for funds exceeds availability.

USDA announced the expanded B&I

CARES Act Program authorities in a

notice published in the May 21 Federal

Register. Program funding expires Sept.

30, 2021.

In Nebraska contact:

Joan Scheel 402-437-5594 or joan.

scheel@usda.gov (Lincoln)

Bill Sheppard 402-371-5350 ext.104

or bill.sheppard@usda.gov (Norfolk)

Kelley Messenger 308-455-9837 or

kelley.messenger@usda.gov (Kearney)

Marla Marx 308-632-2195 ext. 132

or marla.marx@usda.gov (Scottsbluff)

USDA is developing application

guides for lenders and borrowers on

the B&I CARES Act Program. The

Agency also will host two webinars

to provide an overview of program

requirements.

To register for the webinar on

Wednesday, May 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Eastern Time, visit https://

globalmeet.webcasts .com/

starthere.jsp?ei=1322642&tp_

key=7a700acddd.

To register for the webinar on

Wednesday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m.

Eastern Time, visit https://globalmeetwebinar.webcasts.com/

starthere.jsp?ei=1324161&tp_

key=6067315417.

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Tribal Council Approved ___April 20, 2020___________________________

Ho-Chunk, Inc. uses PPP funds to maintain

employment

Ho-Chunk, Inc. was one of several entities in Winnebago that applied for and

received support under the Payment Protection Program. Ho-Chunk, Inc. and

its subsidiaries have received 33 loans totaling $21.4 million under the PPP, a

forgivable loan program designed to help small businesses deal with financial

fallout during the COVID-19 crisis.

The loan amounts will be forgiven as long as: (1) The loan proceeds are used to

cover payroll costs, and most commercial mortgage interest, rent and utility costs

over the eight-week period after the loan is made; and (2) Employee headcounts

and compensation levels are maintained.

Simply, PPP loan funds cover payroll expenses so that Ho-Chunk, Inc. can

keep the business staffed. Documentation supporting loan forgiveness to be

submitted to the lender, and will be retained by the company as recommended

for the SBA audit period.

Ho-Chunk, Inc. was fortunate to receive this funding. The program's initial

$349 billion ran out in 13 days. Thanks to quick action taken by the business

operations team, Ho-Chunk, Inc. is in a strong financial position moving forward

and hundreds of employees’ jobs are secure.

In Loving Memory...

Pierre Armell

Pierre Malcolm Armell, 75, passed

away April 29, 2020 in St. Paul, MN,

due to COVID-19. Pierre was born

to Peter B. Armell Sr. and Eleanor

Hensley Armell on July 12, 1944 in

Winnebago, NE.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on June 13, 2020.

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Pierre grew up in Albert Lea, MN,

and later moved to St. Paul, MN. He

married Peggy, and together, they

spent their lives in St. Paul, MN.

Pierre worked at the university for

many years.

Proceeded in death by parents Peter B. Armell Sr. and Eleanor “Hensley” Armell, brothers Oliver, LaVerne,

Peter, Prosper, and sisters Eleanor

and Anna “Norris” Armell.

Pierre is survived by brothers Robert Armell Sr., Winona, Troy Armell

Sr., Mitchell Armell, Jeffery Armell,

sister Marge “Armell” Gilpin, Eugene,

along with many nieces and nephews,

as well as all of Winnebago, NE.

Pierre Malcolm Armell will be

deeply missed.

“Chax Shep TA” Wa-Ki-Zhu-Ga

“Flying with the Eagles”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

JESUS OUR SAVIOR

LUTHERAN OUTREACH

In Loving Memory...

David Gilpin

David Wayne Gilpin, of Winnebago, NE, entered everlasting life at

the age of 48 on May 17, 2020, due

to his diabetes and heart problems.

David was born to Eugene and Marge

Armell Gilpin on February 18, 1972

in Chicago, IL.

David was a member of the Native

American Church, and his Indian

name was Caxsep Sep Ga, “Black

Eagle.” David graduated high school

from Winnebago Public School in

1990. David spent most of his life

in Winnebago, NE. David worked at

WinnaVegas Casino for many years.

David loved spending time with

family, and he loved spoiling all his

nephews and nieces. David loved

the Huskers and Chicago Bears. On

March 26, 2006, David married Paulette Walker. David also loved spending time cruising around with their

grandson, Baby Jason Hulit III.

David was proceeded in death by

his great-great grandfather Chief

Yellowhorse, paternal grandparents

Eleanor Hensley and Peter Armell

Sr., maternal grandparents Josephine

LeRoy and Francis Gilpin Sr., niece

Precious Angel Gilpin, brother Adam

John Gilpin, along with many other

loving family members from both

sides of the family- Armell and Gilpin.

David is survived by his parents

Marge Armell Gilpin and Eugene Gilpin Sr., brother Eugene “Gil” Gilpin

Jr., Rana Merrick, Jesse Gilpin Sr.,

sister Laurice Gilpin, “James Fat”,

along with many nieces and nephews,

grandsons Orion Gilpin and Jason

Hulit III, wife Paulette Walker Gilpin,

step children Kristina, Shyleen, and

Jason Hulit Jr.

David will be deeply missed by

many.

In Loving Memory,

Dennis B. Appleton

Winnebago, NE— Ee-ah-ska,

“Denbone” Dennis Bradley Appleton, 57, of Winnebago began his

journey early morning hours on

May 13th, 2020.

Services were held Saturday,

May 16, 2020 at 2PM, at the Veterans building with John Blackhawk officiating. Burial was in the

Winnebago Cemetery with Omaha

Tribe and Winnebago wake &

burial services.

Denbone was born on May 26,

1962 to Rodney Appleton and

Imajean Aldrich. He attended

Winnebago Public School. He

worked for the Winnebago Tribe

of NE Roads department for over

20 some years, and worked with

Stout Towers.

Denbone enjoyed being outside,

no matter the weather. He was a

very good mechanic, built motors

for the coolest cars he drove, he

was a master at making anything

work.

Den developed Cancer and

fought this battle since 2017.

He was a member of the Omaha

Tribe of Nebraska but lived and

grew up in Winnebago.

He is survived by his companion

Deej Redhorn of Bago; his father

Rodney (Linda) Appleton; his mother Imajean Aldrich of South Sioux

City, NE; 3 brothers Kenny (Crystal) of Rosalie, Bradley (Stephanie)

Appleton of Walthill, Fred (Tracy)

Appleton of Walthill; his sister

Sheila Appleton of South Sioux

City, NE; 6 daughters, Melori Redhorn, Shyleen Appleton, Morgyn

Redhorn, Madisyn Redhorn, Evah

Appleton, and Kristina Appleton;

his son Oscar Canales Jr; 17

grandchildren whom he loved and

raised, all of Winnebago; numerous

nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,

and cousins.

He was proceeded in death by

his Grandpa Forest Aldrich Sr,

Grandma Susie (Dick) Aldrich,

Grandpa Harry Appleton, and Eve

(Wit) Appleton.

Pallbearers were Jeff Samuelson, Jason Hulit Sr, Marcel Picotte,

Ron Nohr, Ron Klein, Darwin

Snyder, Alan Hightree, and Duane

Barclay.

Honorary pallbearers were Elmer Baker Sr, Carol Barlclay Jr,

Fred Appleton, Kenny Appleton,

Jardel Appleton, Oscar Canales,

and Carol Barclay Sr.

Denbone will be deeply missed

by many.

Hōcąk Corner

"Be strong and very courageous"

Let me tell you about an old warrior

who was nearing the end of his life. At

one time he had been asked to serve as

a scout for his tribe. Twelve brave young

men, one from each of the twelve clans

of his tribe, scouted the land of their

enemies for forty days.

Forty years later this seasoned warrior had been chosen by YAHWEH,

his Creator, to lead his tribe into this

same land. This tribal leader had been

encouraged by His Creator with these

words, "Be strong and very courageous,

being careful to act in accordance with

the entire Torah (The first five books

of Sacred Scripture), which Moses my

servant commanded you, not turning

from it to the right or to the left, so that

you may succeed in all wherever you

go. This Book of the Torah must never

depart from your mouth, and you shall

mediate on it day and night so that you

will be careful to act in accordance with

all that is written in it" (Joshua 1:7-8a).

Now this elderly warrior chief knew

that on this very day he would be going in the way of all the earth. He had

some final words of wisdom from above

to speak to the whole tribe of Israel. He

said, "Thus says YAHWEH, the God of

Israel: 'In the area across the River dwelt

your fathers from ancient times-- Terah,

the father of Abraham and the father of

Nahor-- and they served other gods. But

I took your father Abraham from across

the River (Euphrates), and I caused him

to walk through all the land of Canaan.

. . (Joshua 24:1-3a).

". . . Now, therefore, fear YAHWEH

and serve him with integrity and with

faithfulness. Remove the gods that your

fathers served in the region across the

River and in Egypt, and serve YAHWEH.

But if it is evil in your eyes to serve YAHWEH, then choose for yourselves today

whomever you will serve--whether the

gods which your fathers served which

were in the region across the River, or

the gods of the Amorites (in the land of

Canaan), which you are living in their

Pastor Ricky Jacob

land. But I and my house--we shall

serve YAHWEH!" (Joshua 24:14-15).

This elderly warrior chief was the

spiritual leader of his family. He was a

man who served His Creator with integrity and with faithfulness. He urged all

who were listening to place their faith

in YAHWEH and in His promises.

This elderly warrior chief also gave

them a choice, but only a choice of

which false god that they would choose

to follow. Would they foolishly turn to

serve the gods of Terah, Abraham's father, or would they foolishly choose to

serve the gods of the Amorites?

The people answered and said: "God

forbid for us to forsake YAHWEH to

serve other gods" (Joshua 24:16)! Over

time and through their actions it would

be revealed whether YAHWEH or some

false god was in their hearts and on

their minds. Would they be strong and

courageous or would they be foolish?

In the Torah, one learns of YAHWEH's promise to send His Son who

would crush the head of Satan, the

deceiver. Many years later Jesus, the

Son of God, entered that land and grew

up to be strong and very courageous.

He was a man of integrity and faithfulness. When the end of the trail for

this brave warrior came and while he

hung on the cross, he cried out, "My

God, my God, why have you forsaken

me?" Jesus was forsaken by His loving

heavenly Father so that no one whoever

believed in Him would be forsaken.

This brave spiritual warrior was

buried. Two days later - or on the thir

day - he rose victoriously. Forty days

later he ascended into the clouds.

Today Jesus continues to serve you

and me and all those who trust in

Him. His words live on and on. These

words offer you renewed strength and

courage whether you live or whether

you die.

In faith in Jesus as your Lord and

Savior, you live with the hope of life

everlasting. With this in mind you

and empowered by His Spirit you are

strong and very courageous!

In Loving Memory...

Keith Chamberlain

Keith Chamberlain (Ma Giksuc

ga), 72, of Winnebago, passed away

Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

Wake and visitation services will

be held at his residence in Winnebago. Graveside services will be today at

Winnebago Cemetery, with Mr. Isaac

Smith of Winnebago in charge.

Keith was born April 29, 1948, in

Winnebago, to Alvin and Christine

(Snow) Chamberlain. He lived most of

his life in Winnebago. Keith was married once and raised four children,

Joshua, Brian, Loylee and Sharon.

He was a proud member of the

Winnebago Tribe’s Buffalo Clan. He

was a long-time staff member of the

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Keith

served well over 30 years in various

capacities; most notably, Personnel

(HR) Director, DPO for the Tribe,

State of Nebraska Commission on

Indian Affairs member, and was

Chairman of the Winnebago Gaming

Commission. He was also very active

in local government serving many

years and terms with the Winnebago

Village Board, including Mayor many

times, and was also greatly involved

with the Winnebago Volunteer Fire

Department, retiring as Chief. Keith

served on numerous other boards

and committees in and around the

Winnebago area as well.

Keith was a mechanic at heart and

greatly enjoyed cars and machinery.

He also enjoyed camping, yard work,

movies, food and social events of all

kinds, especially the annual Winnebago Pow-wow, when his family

would gather during that celebration.

He loved to travel by car and could be

found at car shows, auctions, carnivals and nature areas, but he always

loved coming home.

Most importantly, Keith enjoyed

spending time with his friends and

family, especially his nieces and

nephews and grandchildren. They all

will miss their 'choka.'

Survivors include his children,

Joshua and Mona (Zuffante) Chamberlain, Brian and Sharon (Redhorn)

Chamberlain, Loylee Chamberlain

and Sharon Chamberlain; sisters,

Judi (Benny) Bridge, Annelle Vileta, Lisa Chamberlain and Ravae

Chamberlain; brothers, Alan (Patsy)

Chamberlain, Kevin (Beverly) Chamberlain, Harlan Chamberlain, and

Ross Bleeker; a great many nieces,

nephews, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; also his dog, 'Bob.'

He was preceded in death by his

parents, Alvin and Christine; and a

grandson, Andrew.

Cēnįxa

(chay-nee-xah)

Morel Mushroom

Xāwįoxere

(xah-wee-oh-xay-rday)

Flower

Xāwį šišik

(xah-wee shee-sheek)

Poison ivy

Letter to the Editor...

I would like to take this opportunity

to thank the Winnebago community

for all of the support I was given over

the years.

As you all may know by now, I will

not be back in the fall for another

school year, as I have resigned my art

position and will be retiring. In the 34

years I spent teaching art at the public

school, I was given your support, your

friendship, and your children to teach.

In those years, I had the pleasure of

working with some of the most creative

and talented young artists I ever met

in my 40-year career.

I began my teaching career in

1980 and came to Winnebago in the

fall of 1984. I left in 1993 to pursue

my graduate degree in the fine arts

and then came back in 1995. In my

time at the school, there have been

12 superintendents, 11 elementary

principals, and 18 7-12 principals and

assistant principals. I had the pleasure

of working with some very fine teachers

and administrators. Throughout all of

this change, there was one constant:

that was the students. I have always

said that the BEST students go to Winnebago, but the BEST of the BEST took

an art class! It takes courage to create

art as many can attest.

Many of my students taught me

as much as I hope they learned from

me. Many have become good and dear

friends. I swell with pride when I hear

of their accomplishments, their families

and their children, and now grandchildren. I will miss them.

So once again, PINAGIGI, thank you

Winnebago. I will treasure my time in a

community that made me feel welcome.

I will not be a stranger. My wife and I

will always return for the annual homecoming celebration and I will always be

a Winnebago Indian!

Dale E. Mette

WPS Art Instructor, retired

Vermillion, SD

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, May 30, 2020 — Page 5

COMMUNITY NEWS

Senator Joni Albrecht WEEKLY UPDATE

May 22, 2020

As promised, here are the Directed

Health Measures (DHM) effective June

1 to June 30, 2020. There are differences between guidelines applicable

to Dakota versus Thurston and Wayne

Counties.

DAKOTA COUNTY will move into

Phase I of the state’s re-opening plan

on June 1. Starting June 1, Dakota

County will be subject to the following

guidelines:

GATHERINGS: Gatherings of more

than ten (10) people (excluding staff at

businesses) are prohibited;

-venues such as fitness centers/

clubs, gymnasiums, gyms, health

clubs, and health spas, shall also limit

to ten (10) people or less AND ensure

that a minimum distance of six ( 6) feet

be maintained between all patrons.

BARS & RESTAURANTS:

Liquor, beer, and wine sales are restricted to carry-out sales and delivery

only, to the extent permitted by law.

No onsite consumption is permitted.

Food and beverage sales at restaurants, bars, taverns, private clubs,

and any dine-in establishments are

restricted to carry-out, drive-through,

and delivery only.

Self-service buffets and self-service

food bars are prohibited. Lines for

carry-out and drive-through establishments must maintain social distancing

guidelines.

SCHOOLS:

- All elementary and secondary

schools-public, private, and parochial

must continue to cease all in-person

instruction, and all extra-curricular

activities except for: remote learning,

child care services, meal distribution,

distribution of educational materials and supplies, general building or

physical plant operations and maintenance, and residential services may

be continued as needed or necessary.

BEAUTY/NAIL SALONSM BARBERSM MASSAGE/BODY ART FACILITIES

- Beauty/nail salons, barber shops,

massage therapy services, tattoo parlors/studios may open, but must use

masks, or other item to cover an individual's mouth and nose, for all staff,

practitioners and patrons.

DAYCARE AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES: may not exceed the lessor of

the current license limit or 15 children

per room/space. Statutory and regulatory staff-to-child ratio requirements

are still applicable and enforceable.

THURSTON & WAYNE COUNTIES

move into Phase 2 on June 1, 2020:

BARS & RESTAURANTS

– Restaurants remain open for

dine-in and Bars, Bottle Clubs, and

Gentlemen’s Clubs can reopen.

-Patrons will be required to be seated while on premise unless they are

placing an order or using the restroom.

-Limited to 50% of rated occupancy

maximum at a time.

-Six (6) feet separation between

seating of different parties.

-Six (6) feet of separation between

entertainers, performers, dancers, and

patrons.

-Maximum of six (6) individuals in

a party (groups larger than six (6) will

need to split into multiple tables).

-Food may not be consumed at bar

seating.

-Games such as pool, darts, arcade

games, etc. are prohibited.

- Self-service buffets and self-service food bars are prohibited. Lines for

carry-out and drive-through establishments must maintain social distancing

guidelines;

CHILD CARE FACILITIES

- Will remain at not more than 15

children per room/space.

- All other state provisions, statutes,

and regulations, including child to

staff ratios, still apply.

GATHERINGS

- Limited to the greater of 25 people

(excluding staff) or 25% of rated occupancy (not to exceed 3,000) for

gatherings held at Indoor or Outdoor

Arenas, Indoor or Outdoor Auctions,

Stadiums, Tracks, Fairgrounds, Festivals, Zoos, Auditoriums, Large Event

Conference Rooms, Meeting Halls,

Indoor Theaters, Libraries, Swimming

Pools, or any other confined indoor or

outdoor space.

-Groups shall be no larger than six

(6) individuals and each group separated by six (6) feet

-Parades, car nivals, midways,

dances and street dances, and beer

gardens are prohibited through June

30 and may be extended.

-Parades where patrons remain in

their vehicles and the public does not

line the streets are permitted.

-Dance recitals are permitted but

must follow the gathering requirements.

-Drive-in movie theaters may open

at full capacity as long as patrons

remain in/on their vehicles while

viewing the movie and congregating

at concession and restroom areas are

not permitted.

-Plans for reopening must be submitted to the local health departments

and approved for all indoor and outdoor locations/venues that hold 500

or more individuals The reopening

plan must contain planned number

of guests, how the location will meet

social distancing guidelines, and sanitation guidelines.

GYMS, FITNESS CENTERS/CLUBS,

HEALTH CLUBS & HEALTH SPAS:

- Will be limited to the greater of 25

people (excluding staff) or 50% of rated

occupancy.

-Must ensure a minimum distance

of six (6) feet be maintained between

all patrons.

SALONS, BARBER SHOPS, MASSAGE/TATOO/BODY AR T FACILITIES:

– Will be limited to the greater of 25

people (excluding staff) or 50% of rated

occupancy.

– Chairs/stations must remain at

least six (6) feet apart.

– Both workers and patrons are still

required in the Directed Health Measure (DHM) to wear masks at all times.

- An exception will be made for services provided by estheticians. Patrons

will be permitted to remove their mask

while receiving services directly. The

mask must be worn by the patron at

all other times while on the premise.

WEDDING & FUNERAL RECEPTION VENUES:

-Limited to the greater of 25 people

(excluding staff) or 50% of rated occupancy.

- Six (6) feet separation between

seating of different parties.

- Maximum of six (6) individuals in

a party (groups larger than six (6) will

need to split into multiple tables).

- Self-serve buffets and salad bars

are prohibited. Venue staff must serve

food directly to all individuals.

- No dances or other social events

that require guests to gather outside of

their respective tables are permitted.

STATEWIDE:

TRAVEL QUARANTINE: All individuals returning from international

travel only will be required to quarantine upon returning to Nebraska for

14 days. The restriction will not apply

to individuals traveling in connection

with military service or in connection

with employment at a health care

facility.

SPORTS: Team sports have been

categorized by contact level (contact,

limited-contact, non-contact) based

on guidance from the April 2008

American Academy of Pediatrics

Classification of Sports According to

Contact. These categories will used for

determining the opening of different

team sports

- Limited and Non-contact team

sports including baseball, softball, and

volleyball practices may begin June 1.

- Limited and Non-contact team

sports including baseball, softball, and

volleyball games may begin June 18.

- Rodeo events may also begin starting June 1.

- Rodeos are permitted to follow

Gatherings DHM requirements.

- Contact sports like basketball,

tackle football, soccer, wrestling, etc.

remain prohibited.

SCHOOLS: School gyms and weight

rooms are permitted to follow gyms,

fitness centers/clubs, health clubs,

and health spas DHM requirements.

FAIRS & LIFESTOCK SHOWS/

EVENTS

Guideline documents have been

created for county fair officials and

livestock show managers to use as

they work to determine what 2020

events might look like. Guidelines can

be found at the Nebraska Department

of Agriculture site www.nda.nebraska.

gov/COVID-19.

ASSISTANCE

On Monday, May 18, President

Trump announced $16 billion in direct

payments to farmers and ranchers to

mitigate damages including depopulation through the Coronavirus Food

Assistance Program (CFAP). Eligible

Ag producers may start to sign up for

the payments on May 26, 2020. For

more information about eligibility, go

to the website www.necattlemen.org

Food Banks may be eligible for

grants to obtain greater refrigeration and freezer capacity is available.

Grants of up to $4,000 per Food Bank

can be applied for before the June 22,

2020 deadline. Applications and information can be accessed at becomeafan.org or by calling 402.421.4472.

As always, I invite you to let me

know your thoughts, ideas, concerns,

or suggestions by contacting me at

jalbrecht@leg.ne.gov or by calling my

office at 402.471.2716.

Three Additional COVID-19 Cases

Confirmed in Winnebago

WINNEBAGO, NE – The Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System, which is comprised

of the Winnebago Public Health

Department (WPHD) and Twelve

Clans Unity Hospital (TCUH),

have confirmed three more cases

of COVID-19 in Winnebago. The

Winnebago Reservation now has

had a total of nineteen positive

cases of COVID-19. Of those nineteen cases, eight individuals have

recovered.

The three patients that tested

positive are in good condition and

are recovering at home in isolation.

The WPHD continues to monitor

and notify any potential contacts

of all positive cases. To protect the

privacy of the all, no other details

will be released at this time.

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness

with no known cure or vaccine.

Winnebago community members

experiencing shortness of breath,

sore throat, runny nose, and cough

are urged to call the COVID-19

Hotline at (402) 922-1508. Per

Center for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) guidelines, it is

recommended that individuals stay

home except to get necessary medical care. Individuals with underlying conditions, such as diabetes or

those with compromised immune

systems are the most high-risk for

contracting the virus.

Prevention measures include

washing your hands often with

soap and water for at least twenty

seconds each time and routinely

cleaning frequently touches surfaces. Other recommendations include

social distancing, wearing a mask

in public, and remaining at least

6 feet away from each other with

groups of no more than 10 people.

Winnebago Comprehensive

Healthcare System has been taking

many important steps to further

protect the health and safety of the

community. These steps, among

others, have included implementing a no visitor policy within the

hospital, increasing the frequency

of cleaning facilities, making certain services available remotely,

implementing a drive-thru pharmacy, and placing staff on telework

status when possible.

Winnebago Comprehensive

Healthcare System is operated

by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and consists of two divisions. Twelve Clans Unity Hospital is a 13-bed state-of-the-art

healthcare facility that serves an

estimated 10,000 Native Americans who live on the Winnebago

Reservation and in the surrounding region. Health care services

provided by the hospital include

an ambulatory care clinic, inpatient care, express care clinic,

pharmacy, radiology, emergency

care, medical laboratory, physical therapy, social services, and

more. The Winnebago Public

Health Department strives to

create and maintain a healthy

community by providing a wide

range of total health and wellness programs. These programs

include physical, mental, safety,

and social services that benefit

the Winnebago community.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Posting Date: 5.20.2020

Closing Date: Until Filled

Position: Adjunct Instructors

Human Anatomy & Physiology I- Fall 2020 (4 credit hours)

Introduction to General Chemistry- Fall 2020 (4 credit hours)

Human Anatomy & Physiology II-Spring 2021 (4credit hours)

Introduction to Organ & Biochemistry- Spring 2021 (4 credit hours)

Microbiology- Spring 2021 (4 credit hours)

Job Status: Work Schedule: Fall-2020 /Spring 2021

Reports To: Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs

Salary: $700.00 per credit hour

Organization and Location: The position is located at Little Priest

Tribal College (LPTC) in Winnebago, Nebraska, 68071.

Purpose of Position:

To provide quality education as an adjunct faculty member. Educate

students in the field of science, provide exciting opportunities for students to extend their college experience.

Qualifications

A Master’s degree is required. Must have excellent oral and written

communication skills and basic computer skills. Must be a team player

that implements the philosophy and goals of the college. Must be able

to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in the office.

Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty agrees to support the mission of

and philosophy of LPTC..

a. Complete and submit all required Human Resources forms.

b.. Provide one hour of non-teaching office time each week.

c.. Maintain current course records in College Management System

including syllabus, weekly attendance, coursework, and gradebook;

input quizzes, tests, and assignment grades to allow students to check

their academic progress.

d. Submit course level assessment reports at the end of the semester.

To Apply:

Applicants can submit a cover letter, resume, college transcripts and

three letters of references to Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 270,

Winnebago, NE 68071 or email to angela.kent@littlepriest.edu

Applicants may also go to http://www.littlepriest.edu/faculty-staff/

human-resources.html and complete the on-line application and attach

a resume. Transcripts and three letters of reference are also required

when submitting an application.

Little Priest Tribal College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, May 30, 2020

BAGO NEWS

Employment Notice

Employment Notice

Food Pantry Coordinator

Reports To: Food Distribution Coordinator

Effective: 5/26/2020

Salary (Grade): $20.00/hr

Status: Reg. Full-Time (Non Exempt)

Location: ATLAS Program

Job Purpose & Position Overview

Under the direction of the Food Distribution Coordinator, the Winnebago Food

Pantry Coordinator oversees the operations of the Winnebago Food Pantry, including but not limited to supervision and coordination of Winnebago Food Pantry

employees and volunteers, purchasing and restocking of food pantry items, cost

and quality control, coordination of food delivery program, monthly statistics

and reports as required.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values

• Maintains food pantry inventory by placing orders with vendors as well as

purchasing food and non-food items from local stores, and or food bank.

• Trains, schedules and provides daily supervision of Winnebago Food Pantry

employees and volunteers.

• Coordinates food delivery program, including but not limited to matching

employees/volunteers with clients who request delivery, phoning clients to secure their food order, and scheduling volunteers to pick up and deliver orders.

• Updates and modifies Winnebago Food Pantry selection as needed.

• Packs food pantry orders and stocks shelves as needed.

• Responsible for implementing Winnebago Food Pantry policies and procedures.

• Manage food inventory and place weekly orders.

• Be the liaison between Project Atlas, Food Distribution and Winnebago Food

Pantry.

• Assure the safety of food storage procedures.

• Represent the Winnebago Food Pantry to the community and attend local

events that address hunger awareness and education.

• Coordinates schedules, assists in logging volunteer hours, and gives direction to all staff of the pantry and volunteers.

• Responds to requests for information regarding the Winnebago Food Pantry

in a timely manner.

• Gives necessary referrals and information to “out-of-area” clients.

• Assists in coordinating training events for Winnebago Food Pantry volunteers.

• Assists in coordinating food drives with local community partners including

churches, schools, communities, and other organizations.

• Complete Winnebago Food Pantry reports monthly and comply with requested

reports and inspections of the Winnebago Food Pantry in a timely manner.

• Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed.

The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the

work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Candidate should have experience supervising volunteers or working within

a non-profit organization.

• Ability to use all equipment in the pantry including computers, etc.

• Skills in verbal and written communication and the ability to plan and organize multiple work tasks as well as good interpersonal communication skills

are essential.

• Two Years of non-profit work experience is preferred.

• Must have basic knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and database software.

• Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Winnebago

Tribe’s insurance.

Education Preference:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises Winnebago Food Pantry workers and volunteers.

Training Requirements:

• As Directed by management

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy office work which includes the ability to lift up to 30-50 lbs.

• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and

use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.

• While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk

and hear.

Mental Requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating

• Above average social interaction skills

• Reasoning/Analysis

• Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language

fluently.

• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and

written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & registrations:

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31,

C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to

employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies

and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Submit an application at winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and

two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the

closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.

• If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent

documentation.

• Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.

Food Pantry Worker

Reports To: Food Pantry Coordinator

Effective: 5/26/2020

Salary (Grade): $15.00/hr

Status: Reg. Full-Time (Non Exempt)

Location: Atlas Program

Job Purpose & Position Overview

This position provides services to individuals and families in need of

food. This position picks up donated food and purchased food, stress it

and distributes it to persons through the internal Winnebago Food Pantry

operation and community partners.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values

• Responsible for the proper storage of food products in a safe and secure

manner consistent with health regulations.

• Stock shelves, rotates food products and maintains product inventory.

• Receivers and counts stock items, and records data manually or using

a computer.

• Maintains the Winnebago Food Pantry facility in a manner consistent

with licensing requirements of the Health Department.

• Assist client eligibility determinations and questions.

• Distribute food products to eligible individuals.

• May assist with volunteer groups as designated.

• Attends and participates with in-service training, staff meetings and

other activities to facilitate professional development.

• Works cooperatively with others including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, community professionals, clients, vendors and

the public.

• Follows instructions and abides by Winnebago Food Pantry policies

and procedures.

• Assumes other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed.

• Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the

position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to use all equipment in the pantry including computers, etc.

• Skills in verbal and written communication and the ability to plan and

organize multiple work tasks as well as good interpersonal communication

skills are essential.

• Two years of non-profit work experience is preferred.

• Must have basic knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and

database software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Training Requirements:

• As Directed by management

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy lifting which includes the ability to lift up to 25+ lbs.

• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time

and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office

equipment.

• While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to

talk and hear.

Mental Requirements:

•

Reading, writing, calculating

•

Above average social interaction skills

•

Reasoning/Analysis

•

Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

•

Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.

•

Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal

and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & registrations:

•

All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section

1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child

abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637

regarding criminal records check.

HOW TO APPLY:

•

Submit an application at winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter,

and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted

after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.

•

If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include

pertinent documentation.

•

Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.

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...

As of 5-27-20, no recent meth arrests have been reported.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV20-054AB

In the Matter of the

Guardianship Petition of:

REBECCA VALENTINE

In Re:

E. B. (Born 2/2011)

I. B. (Born 10/2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV20-074

In the Matter of the

Name Change Petition of:

LUCIANA ADORA MALLORY

to LUCIANA ADORA MALLORYROMERO

To:

TO: AMANDA HARD, Mother

JESSE BIRDNECKLACE,Father

You are hereby notified that a petition

has been filed for Guardianship and a

hearing concerning the above referred

Individual(s) in Case No. CV20-054AB

has been scheduled and will be heard

in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 4TH day of

AUGUST, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 A.M.

ANY INTERESTED PARTIES

You are hereby notified that a petition for Name Change has been filed

and a hearing concerning the above

referred Individual in case no. CV20074 has been scheduled and will be

heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court

of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 3RD

day of AUGUST, 2020 at the hour of

11:00 A.M.

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, May 30, 2020 — Page 7

WINNEBAGO GRADUATE THROWBACKS

WPS High School Graduating Class of 1998

Some of the graduates from the Head Start Class of 1992

Greg Neff Sr & Jr at the Head Start Graduation in 1999

WPS High School Graduating Class of 1993

A class photo of the Head Start Graduates from 1996

St Augustine's Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony in 2000

WPS High School Graduating Class of 1997

WPS High School Graduating Class of The Millenium (2000)

Head Start Graduating Class of 1998

Esther Mercer & Teresa Littlegeorge, LPTC Graduating Class of 2000