Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 49, Number 6 • Saturday, March 21, 2020

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Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 49, Number 6 • Saturday, March 21, 2020

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Takes Action In Pandemic Crisis

Charli Earth going up for 2 against Lincoln East in Class A Semifinals down in

Lincoln, NE. Unfortunately, they came up

short.

Who remembers these guys during this

time, Winnebago Indians 1996 volleyball

team. More throwback photos in this

issue.

March 17, 2020

Dear Winnebago Tribal Members,

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt personal and work

life for our community, we have found

ourselves facing a distinctive challenge.

After careful consideration and meeting

with our department head directors,

emergency management office, and

other pertinent personnel, The Winnebago Tribal Council has made the

difficult, yet responsible, decision to

shutdown non-essential departments

and all tribal activities effective immediately through Friday, March 27, 2020.

In an effort to avoid disruption of

services for community members,

the Winnebago Tribe will continue to

provide essential services during this

shutdown. Essential service departments will be available through phone

and/or email. A complete list of services

and departments that are functioning in

a limited capacity can be found at:www.

winnebagotribe.com

It is the Tribe’s position that no

employee should find themselves at a

disadvantage as a result of a pandemic.

Each Tribal entity is encouraged to

employ necessary measures to ensure

that their employees are able to access

applicable or flexible options regarding

compensation, employment benefits,

and public resources.

We encourage all tribal members

to continue to practice preventative

measures such as social distancing and frequently washing of your

hands, etc.,in an attempt to avoid

and slow the progress of the COVID-19. It is highly recommended

that children & elderly remain at

home and out of public places as

much as possible.

We will continue to provide updates as they become available.

Thank you for your patience and

support as we continue to work together.

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FIGHTS

AGAINST COVID-19

When is the last time we've seen gas

prices this low? With all the shut downs

due to COVID-19, the price of gas is sort

of encouraging for people not to stay

home.

For National Nutrition Month, the WTWC

held a poker walk for the community

members with prizes, free t-shirts and a

free lunch.

Winnebago track and field students

practicing the pole vault for the upcoming

season.

Who would have thought that in the year

2020 consumers would be fighting over

toilet paper?

Here is the Winnebago Golf Program

practicing. They now have 6 boys and 3

girls joined in golf. No practice until March

30th and their first meet has been cancelled on April 1st due to the shut down.

WINNEBAGO, NE. – COVID-19, also

known as Coronavirus, has been a

growing concern across the nation. The

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare

System (WCHS), which is comprised of

the Winnebago Public Health Department (WPHD) and Twelve Clans Unity

Hospital (TCUH), is taking aggressive

measures to ensure the health and

well-being of the entire Winnebago

Community.

About COVID-19

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease

caused by a new Coronavirus strain

that was first detected in Wuhan,

China. It has now spread to the United

States and the Center for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that it can be transmitted from

person-to-person. Spread is possible

from individuals who are within 6 feet

of one another or through respiratory

droplets from coughs or sneezes. Signs

of the virus can appear 2-14 days after

exposure and include a fever of 100.4

degrees or higher, cough, and shortness

of breath. An individual can spread

COVID-19 before they start to show

symptoms.

Facility Safety

Throughout Winnebago, measures

have been put in place to prepare

and prevent this illness. At TCUH, all

patients and visitors must to enter

through the East (Emergency Room)

entrance only. Facility-wide screenings

began for any persons entering the

building to determine if they are showing any signs of illness or have been in

contact with a person with COVID-19.

If a patient or visitor does show signs,

they are asked to wear a mask.

Pharmacy Department

Additionally, the Pharmacy Department has temporarily moved away from

30-day prescription refills to providing a

90-day supply instead. Local residents

can also get their prescription refills

mailed to them by calling (402) 8783692 (controlled substances will still

require an in-person visit). This precautionary measure limits the frequency

V i s i t

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of patient visits and helps ensure the

safety of patients. Community members

have also been asked to limit the number of visitors accompanying them into

the facility if possible.

Health Information Management

(HIM) Department

If you are needing to obtain your

medical records, please call the HIM

Department at (402) 878-3682. Medical Records can be mailed or faxed to

patients.

Senior Citizen Center

For WPHD, it is vital to limit the risk

of exposure to the elderly population.

As a precautionary measure, the Senior Citizen Center is closed beginning

March 18th, 2020 for at least two weeks.

Meals will still be available for all seniors

via delivery or curbside pick-up. For

information or questions regarding the

Senior Citizen Center, please call (402)

878-2487.

Whirling Thunder Wellness Center

Whirling Thunder Wellness Center

has also put in place new short-term

regulations for the facility. Only adults

19 years old and older will have access

to the workout rooms. A maximum of

three people exercising at a time is allowed, with time limited to one hour.

Increased sanitization standards have

been applied with continual cleanings.

Winnebago Dental Clinic

The Winnebago Dental Clinic is

also only open for dental emergencies.

All regular appointments will be rescheduled for a later date. After much

consideration, it has been decided that

the Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be

postponed until next year.

Additional Preparation

As an organization, WCHS established an internal workgroup that has

met regularly since January to monitor

and ensure the appropriate measures

are in place if this illness becomes a

community-spread issue. Employees

have access to personal protective supplies should a patient be suspected of

the virus. The necessary training, testing, and drills have been planned and

executed in preparation. The hospital is

equipped with negative pressure rooms

that are suitable for pat ients needing

isolation.

COVID-19 Hotline

A COVID-19 hotline has been established to call if a person suspects they

are sick or has any questions. Community members can call (402) 922-1508

to reach this service. The Health Department has also provided education

to the community on hand-washing,

cleaning, and isolation measures if a

person becomes sick. These presentations and updates can be found by

visiting the Winnebago Tribe’s YouTube

page or searching for the Winnebago

Public Health Department or Twelve

Clans Unity Hospital on Facebook.

Community Health Updates

As of Tuesday, March 17th, there

have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our immediate area. The

safety measures we’ve put in place are

for the best interest of the community.

We will continue our path to improve

the well-being of the community by

providing patient-centered health care

that is respectful of tribal beliefs.

About the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System: WCHS

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.

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BAGO NEWS

Comics

by Joseph "Joe Fish"Levering

Next WIN News Deadline:

March 30th

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, March 21, 2020 — Page 3

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

TREASURER’S REPORT MEETING

February 27, 2020

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Coly Brown

John Snowball (in @ 9:52 a.m.)

Thelma Whitewater

Roland Warner

Aric Armell (in @ 9:18 a.m.)

Louis LaRose

Melton Frenchman

OTHERS PRESENT:

Darren Snake

Cherie LaPointe

Karl Baker

Damon Payer

Sarah Snake

Billie DeCora

Daphane Evans

Alan Post

Sharon Frenchman

Sheila Corbine

Leta Gorrin

Garan Coons

Cece Earth

Harold Cleveland

Marvin Horn

Lance Morgan

Mayan Beltran

Mike Means

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan (travel)

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown

called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Melton Frenchman offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA: Additions to the

agenda: 1. Adopt resolution Youth Shelter, 2. BHCC re-facing – Locks & Safety,

3. Speed camera, 4. Darren Snake, 5.

WPS end of the year pow-wow request.

Melton Frenchman motioned to

approve the agenda with the additions. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

WCHS FINANCIAL REPORT:

Melton Frenchman motioned to

approve the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System Financial

Report. Roland Warner seconded.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Aric in at 9:18 a.m.]

WINNAVEGAS REPORT:

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

January 2020 WinnaVegas Financial

Report. Roland Warner seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

WIRTH ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY,

LLC: SHEENA EASTON & TIFFANY

CONTRACT AND TICKET PRICING

Roland Warner motioned to approve

the Wirth Entertainment Agency, LLC:

Sheena Easton & Tiffany Contract and

ticket pricing. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

LAST BEAR MOON WINTER CELEBRATION POW WOW 2020 (AMENDED)

Aric Armell motioned to approve the Amended 2020 Last Bear

Moon Celebration Pow Wow budget at the amount of $34,050.00.

Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

WHEELIN’ N’ DEALIN’ VEHICLE

BIDS

Roland Warner motioned to approve the Vehicle Bids for $37,869.00

for a Silverado. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

U & IMPROVED LEADERSHIP

TRAINING – U THE COMMUNICATOR

Roland Warner motioned to approve

the “U & Improved” onsite leadership

training for May 11-13, 2020 at WinnaVegas Resort Conference rooms at a cost

$32,630.00. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

GAMING COMMISSION REPORT:

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

January 2020 Gaming Commission

Report. Roland Warner seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

TRIBAL CFO REPORT:

REPORT

Melton Frenchman motioned to approve the 2020 January Tribal CFO

Report. Roland Warner seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADOPT RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZED TRIBAL OFFICIALS

Rolad Warner motioned to adopt

resolution #20-101: Authorized Tribal

Officials. Melton Frenchman seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADDED ITEMS:

SECURITY & LOCKS

Aric Armell motioned to approve

the 3-D Security electronic door locks

for the Blackhawk Community Center

for $30,363.04. Melton Frenchman

seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[John in at 9:52 a.m.]

RE-FACING OFFICES & LOBBY –

Discussion, no action taken.

SPECIAL CAMERA – Discussion only.

DARREN SNAKE – O’Halleran responds to Introduction of House Infrastructure Plan

Thelma Whitewater motioned for

an RFP to reach out regarding the

Introduction of the House Infrastructure Plan. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (4) yes, JSB, TW, RW, AA

(2) no, MF, LLR

(0) abstain

Motion

carried.

WPS ACHIEVEMENT POW-WOW

Aric Armell motioned to defer to Wildlife & Parks to provide Buffalo Burgers

and Brats for the Winnebago Public

School End of the Year Achievement

pow-wow. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

SUSPEND THE RULES – ADOPT

RESOLUTION

Roland Warner motioned to suspend

the rules to add Adopt a resolution: FY

20 Youth Shelter Ho-chunk Way Project.

John Snowball seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Roland Warner motioned to adopt

resolution #20-102: FY 20 Youth Shelter

Ho-chunk Way Project. John Snowball

seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Roland Warner motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:03

a.m.

Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairman Brown adjourned the

meeting at 11:03 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Thelma Whitewater, Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL

MEETING

March 2, 2020

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Coly Brown

John Snowball

Roland Warner

Aric Armell

Louis LaRose

Victoria Kitcheyan

Melton Frenchman

OTHERS PRESENT:

Daphane Evans

Bill DeCora

Garan Coons

Joy Johnson

Desire Kitcheyan

Tonia Keller

Christopher Hast

Mistie Earth-Gomez

Kellie Lonewolf-DeCora

Shelly Bear

Jessica Lopez-Walker

Ruby Bellenger

NaOnda Free

Sam Tebo

Vacant Seat

Jacob Hernandez

Fern Saul

Teresa Littlegeorge

Jami Pixler

Cherish Flyinghawk

Rebecca Earth

Kylie Garnette

Kelsi DeCora

Auriah Means

Javon Price

Mario Suniga

Zaiden Bernie

Logan Suarez

Jesse Bear

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

Thelma Whitewater (leave)

CALL TO ORDER: Chair man

Brown called the meeting to order at

9:02 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Roland Warner

offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Additions: Tribal Self Governance

Conference, Ratify Five signature: LBM

Budget Mod.

Aric Armell motioned to approve the agenda with the additions. John Snowball seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

READING OF THE MINUTES:

2-17-20 MID-MONTHLY TRIBAL

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

John Snowball motioned to approve

the February 17, 2020 Mid-monthly

Tribal Council Meeting minutes. Aric

Armell seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

2-19-20 GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING MINUTES

John Snowball motioned to approve the February 19, 2020 General Counsel meeting minutes.

Melton Frenchman seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

2-19-20 CEO REPOR T MEETING

MINUTES

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to

approve the February 19, 2020

CEO Report meeting minutes.

Melton Frenchman seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES:

ENROLLMENT: ADOPT RESOLUTION #20-98: TRIBAL ENROLLMENT

APPLICANT -EMERGENCY ENROLLMENT-DEATH BENEFIT

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ratify

the five-signature adopting resolution

#20-98: Tribal Enrollment Applicant –

Emergency Enrollment- Death Benefit.

Melton Frenchman seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

LAST BEAR MOON DRUM SPLIT

BUDGET MODIFICATION

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to

ratify the five-signature approving the Budget Modification for the

Last Bear Moon Pow-wow Drum

Split. Melton Frenchman seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL

ACADEMY – REQUEST

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve the request from Winnebago

Public School Academy students for

donation of (37) Thirty-seven ($200.00)

two-hundred dollar visa gift cards to be

dispersed before April 1, 2020. John

Snowball seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:

TRIBAL MEMBER REQUEST – JESSICA LOPEZ-WALKER

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve the request from Jessica LopezWalker for amount of $5,450.00 paid

through Wake & Burial Program, to

assist with bringing remains back home

to Winnebago. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Roland out 9:35 a.m.]

TRIBAL SELF GOVERNANCE CONFERENCE

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to

approve travel for interested Tribal

Council members to attend the 2020

Tribal Self Governance Consultation

Conference in Bulingame, CA, April

26-30, 2020. John Snowball seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Roland in at 9:38 a.m.]

CHRISTOPHER L. HAST – COMPLAINT (EXECUTIVE SESSION)

John Snowball motioned to

go into Executive Session at 9:38

a.m.

Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

John Snowball motioned to come

out of Executive Session at 10:39

a.m. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

John Snowball motioned to rem o v e t h e W i n n a Ve g a s S e c u r i t y

Manager for failing to uphold the

Gaming Compact of Law Enforcement. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded.

Roland Warner Objects. Chairman calls

for vote.

VOTE: (5) yes, JSB, AA, LLR, VK, MF

(1) no, RW

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

John Snowball motioned to adjour n the meeting at 10:41 a.m.

Melton Frenchman seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on April 4, 2020.

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Chairman Brown adjourned the

meeting at 10:41 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge, Executive Assistant

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

CONCUR:

Coly Brown, Chairman

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

CEO REPORT MEETING

March 11, 2020

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Coly Brown

John Snowball

Thelma Whitewater

Roland Warner

Aric Armell

Louis LaRose [in @ 10:15 a.m.]

Victoria Kitcheyan

Melton Frenchman

OTHERS PRESENT:

Les Painter

Cheri Redhorn

Darren Snake

Aaron Snake

Brian Chamberlain

Joy Johnson

Cece Earth

Tara Hernandez

Dawn Snake

LaDonna Holstein

Garan Coons

Esther Mercer

Erika Dunn

Tyren Wolfe

Denise Saul

Bill DeCora

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman

Brown called the meeting to order at

10:00 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: John Snowball offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

*Additions: Tribal Enrollment, Trust

Fund Discussion, Planning RFP, Complaints.

John Snowball motioned to approve

the agenda with the additions. Aric

Armell seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

CEO REPORT:

ELECTION CALENDAR 2020

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to table

Title V Election code until the March

18, 2020 General Counsel meeting.

Melton Frenchman seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:

TRAVEL – GPTCHB DIRECTORS

MEETING 3-20-20 OMAHA, NE

Vi c t o r i a K i t c h e y a n m o t i o n e d

to table the travel to the GPTCHB

meeting. John Snowball seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Louie in at 10:15 a.m.]

TRAVEL BAN FOR WTN (WITH

EXCEPTION OF TRIBAL COUNCIL

APPROVAL)

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to

approve the Winnebago Tribal Council to enforce a thirty (30) day travel

restriction, and excuse financial burden for Tribal Employees cancelling

conferences and travel, no exceptions. John Snowball seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

FINANCE:

WORKER’S COMPENSATION

Roland Warner motioned to approve

the Mahoney Group Worker’s Compensation renewal. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

SAFETY COMMITTEE:

COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) RESPONSE

Melton Frenchman motioned

to approve the Pandemic Disease Emergency Action Plan for

the Tribe. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[John out @10:40 a.m., in @ 10:44

a.m.]

ENROLLMENT:

ADOPT RESOLUTION

Melton Frenchman motioned to

adopt resolution #20-104; Tribal Applicants [A3560, A3561, A3562]. Louis

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Senator Joni Albrecht WEEKLY UPDATE

March 16, 2020.

Today, March 16, 2020, I and other

State Senators received news that the

Legislature will not reconvene until

further notice. This is due to concerns surrounding the Coronavirus

COVID-19. My office will remain accessible to constituents. Your phone

calls and emails will be answered. If

staff steps away, or is out of the office

for a time, your calls will be forwarded

or sent to voicemail.

Though things seem to be moving

very quickly, there is no reason to

panic. State and local government are

putting measures in place to reduce the

spread of the virus. We can do our part,

too. Please follow the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control

(CDC) to wash your hands thoroughly

and frequently, to cough into your

elbow, and to avoid large crowds. Be

sure to keep an eye on the suggestions

being made by your local city government and county health department.

As your State Senator, I am frequently in touch with the Governor

as he stays in close contact with

leading health officials in Nebraska

and throughout the nation. I will be

checking in daily with Health officials

in District 17, who keep me informed

about the activities, health status,

and implementation of best practices

in District 17. Julie Rother, keeps me

in formed about Wayne and Thurston

counties and Tiffany Hansen, keeps me

informed about happenings in Dakota

County.

Businesses are also doing their part.

Black Hills Energy has temporarily

suspended its’ disconnect for nonpayment practices. Many businesses have

encouraged employees to work remotely

from home.

We are so fortunate to live in a state

with the brilliant minds and abilities

at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Nebraska Medicine.

Around the nation, they are recognized

for excellent work in biocontainment

and medical research.

We have been assured by top health

officials in the State that there are sufficient tests available for any and all

who need to be tested in Nebraska.

Your healthcare provider can direct you

to the appropriate source should a test

be needed.

Please, use this unexpected time at

home to enjoy your loved ones, to build

up your immune system, and maybe

some spring cleaning. Life is always

offering up challenges. Together, we

will work through this challenge as we

have others—together. Together we will

come through it stronger; as a people,

as a state, and as a nation.

To keep up to date on the latest concerning the virus, visit the CDC website

at www.cdc.gov/covid19.

As always, it is of great importance

that I hear from my constituents to effectively do my job as your voice in the

Legislature. I encourage you to contact

me and I look forward to hearing from

you. You can reach me by phone at

402-471-2716 or by email at jalbrecht@

leg.ne.gov

List of Personal Things You Can Do to Stay

Well in a Time of CoVID19:

Rupa Marya, MD

Mar 14th

These recommendations are a

combination of common sense, evidence-based practice and traditional

indigenous knowledge. I’m a physician

working in the hospital on the frontline

of CoVID19 response in San Francisco

at UCSF, married to a regenerative

organic farmer with two sons living in

Ohlone Territory.

+ Get solid sleep each night (7–8

hours)

+ Gargle warm salt water twice a

day. It makes the mucosa at the back

of your mouth less hospitable to viral

visitors

+ Drink at least 8 glasses of water

a day

+ If you have a humidifier use it

properly (clean every day). Viruses have

a harder time when ambient air has

40% humidity.

+ Easy on the dehydrating things

like too much coffee

+ Make foods with immune boosters — garlic, ginger, turmeric, parsley,

thyme, sage, bone broth if omnivore

+ Elderberry syrup (I read the study

on the blood of 12 people and how

elderberry syrup applied directly to

monocytes induced pro-inflammatory

cytokine production. I don’t see this

as evidence to not take this powerfully

protective medicine.)

+ Increase the ZINC in your diet:

chickpeas, almonds, cashews, lentils,

chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, oatmeal

+ Eliminate all booze (it depresses

the immune system)

+ Don’t smoke (it comprises your

respiratory system’s defenses)

+ If you have underlying lung disease consider taking Ashwagandha for

the next two months (not if pregnant,

with thyroid issues or autoimmune

disease)

+ Get some good time outdoors each

day, get the sun on your bare skin to

activate Vitamin D

+ Express appreciation out loud to

the earth who supports you and your

loved ones who love you

+ Sing outloud, expands lung capacity and the stimulation of the vagal

nerve can calm your body’s overdrive

from stress

+ Hold your kids close. They are

awesome and won’t be small forever.

Even as we are financially challenged,

try to see this moment of them being

close as a gift

+ Call your mom if you can and tell

her you’re grateful for her

+ Check in on elders. Do their shopping for them so they don’t have to be

in public. Drop off groceries for them.

No visiting in person. Help them up for

video chat to help them with isolation.

+ Limit gatherings. No sleepovers.

No playdates.

+ Namaste. No hugs or Hi5.

+ Wash Your Hands, Don’t Touch

Your Face

+ Advocate for EMERGENCY MEDICARE FOR ALL now so that no one is

left out and everyone is going to get

what they need to be safe.

+ Advocate for taking over vacant

housing and units for the purpose

of sheltering and separating the un-

housed. CoVID19 running through an

encampment would be a nightmare for

all of us.

Your healthcare workers are here

for you. We are going to be OK. Please

make sure the most vulnerable (folks

over 60, unhoused folks, poor folks who

cannot hoard and those with chronic

illness) are covered with food, shelter

and access to soap and water.

Here are some studies that inform

my thinking, if you’d like to read more:

Besedovsky, Luciana, Tanja Lange,

and Jan Born. “Sleep and immune

function.” Pflügers Archiv-European

Journal of Physiology 463.1 (2012):

121–137.

Bryant, Penelope A., John Trinder,

and Nigel Curtis. “Sick and tired: does

sleep have a vital role in the immune

system?.” Nature Reviews Immunology 4.6 (2004): 457–467.

Ouyang, Yanli, et al. “Suppression of human IL-1, IL-2, IFN-, and

TNF- production by cigarette smoke

extracts.” Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 106.2 (2000): 280–287.

MacGregor, Rob Roy. “Alcohol and

immune defense.” Jama256.11 (1986):

1474–1479.

Ramalingam, Sandeep, et al. “A

pilot, open labelled, randomised controlled trial of hypertonic saline nasal

irrigation and gargling for the common

cold.” Scientific reports 9.1 (2019):

1–11.

Emamian, Mohammad Hassan, Ali

Mohammad Hassani, and Mansooreh

Fateh. “Respiratory tract infections and

its preventive measures among Hajj

pilgrims, 2010: a nested case control

study.” International journal of preventive medicine 4.9 (2013): 1030.

Alspach, Grif. “Extending the tradition of giving thanks recognizing the

health benefits of gratitude.” (2009):

12–18.

Zakay-Rones, Z., et al. “Randomized study of the efficacy and

safety of oral elderberry extract in

the treatment of influenza A and

B virus infections.” Journal of International Medical Research 32.2

(2004): 132–140.

Fancourt, Daisy, et al. “Singing

modulates mood, stress, cortisol,

cytokine and neuropeptide activity in cancer patients and car ers.” ecancer medicalscience 10

(2016).

T iwari, Ruchi, et al. “Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Role

in safeguarding health, immunomodulatory effects, combating

infections and therapeutic applications: A review.” J Biol Sci14.2

(2014): 77–94.

Kudo, Eriko, et al. “Low ambient

humidity impairs barrier function

and innate resistance against influenza infection.” Proceedings of

the National Academy of Sciences 116.22 (2019): 10905–10910

Noti, John D., et al. “High humidity leads to loss of infectious

influenza virus from simulated

coughs.” PloS one 8.2 (2013).

JESUS OUR SAVIOR

LUTHERAN OUTREACH

"Where should one turn in times

like these?"

We are living through troubled

times. Back in January, we began to

hear about a deadly virus that began

in the Wuhan province of the Republic

of China. It seemed to matter little to

us back then since it was so far away.

However through the age of air travel

it has quickly spread and has reached

America.

This is not the first plague from

China. In the early 1330s an outbreak

of deadly bubonic plague occurred in

China. The bubonic plague mainly affects rodents, but fleas can transmit

the disease to people. Once people are

infected, they infect others very rapidly

and through traders it spread to Europe. 25 million people died there in

just under five years between 1347 and

1352. That was anywhere from 30-60%

of Europe’s population.

The indigenous Native American

population was decimated by diseases

brought along by the European settlers. Diseases like the plague, chicken

pox, influenza, measles, scarlet fever,

smallpox, tuberculosis, and whooping

cough brought death to millions here in

America. It is estimated that a staggering 80-90% of the entire Native American population was lost to diseases

brought by the new American settlers.

The question I heard the other day

from a Winnebago elder was why? Why

is this happening today? My question

to you is where will you turn in times

like these?

I am reminded of a time that God's

chosen people complained against God.

They had to travel around the land of the

Edomites, (descendants of Esau - Jacob's older twin brother), and they grew

impatient and complained to Moses.

God's response was to send venomous

snakes among them.

Their response was to go to Moses

and to say: '"We sinned when we spoke

against YAHWEH and against you. Pray

Pastor Ricky Jacob

that YAHWEH will take the snakes

away from us." So Moses prayed for the

people' [Numbers 21:7 NIV].

Do you know what YAHWEH did?

Did He take the snakes away? In a

word, NO. Instead He instructed Moses

to '"make a snake and put it up on a

pole; anyone who is bitten can look at

it and live.” So Moses made a bronze

snake and put it up on a pole. Then

when anyone was bitten by a snake and

looked at the bronze snake, he lived'

[Numbers 21:8-9].

When trouble comes one's way there

is really only that we should turn to

and to rest assured. The reason there is

suffering, diseases and death is due to

man's wo-wonk ways. However, Creator

God has always provided a way out.

Sadly over time the children of Israel

began to began to burn incense to the

bronze snake itself. King Hezekiah in

about 715 B.C. broke the bronze snake

into pieces [2nd Kings 18:4].

Jesus put the bronze snake into its

proper perspective when he instructed

Nicodemus in the Gospel of John. Jesus said, "Just as Moses lifted up the

snake in the desert, so the Son of Man

must be lifted up, that everyone who

believes in him may have eternal life"

[John 3:14–15]. Jesus was referring to

His own crucifixion.

In times like these we should turn to

the One who offers us life, everlasting

life to us who are dying. You can rest

assured of this blessed hope through

faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

Whenever you see a cross you can be

reminded of this comforting hope. Or

whenever you see an ambulance or the

medical symbol of the two snakes on a

pole you can be reminded where to turn

in times like these.

Jesus not only died. He also rose

victoriously on the third day - a Sunday - the first Easter! Jesus offers you

victory too - through faith in Him. Lift

up your eyes to Him in faith and lift up

your prayers to Him who has the power

to overcome deadly diseases.

Grassed Waterways Best Management Practice

Nonpoint Source Water Pollution

happens when runoff from rainfall or

snowmelt moves over and/or soaks

through the ground and picks up pollutants. These pollutants can find their

way into streams, lakes, ponds and

rivers. Best Management Practices are

a type of pollution control. Nonpoint

Source Water Pollution Best Management Practices are devices, systems

and procedures that reduce or eliminate nonpoint pollution source pollutants from getting in the waterways.

Grassed waterways are an example

of Nonpoint Source Water Pollution

Best Management Practices. These are

areas planted with grass where water

collects as it runs off a field. Grass

slows the water and moves it off the

field to a more stable location at a

slower speed. This not only protects

soil from heavy water flows causing

land to be washed away but also protects the water quality of waterways

receiving the runoff.

Recently learned that a very unique

activity is occurring here on the Reservation. Ho-Chunk Farms, Winnebago

Tribal Roads Department, Papio-Missoui River Natural Resource District

and Natural Resource Conservation

Service in a partnership, are working

together to install about 12.0 acres of

grassed waterways on the Reservation.

This is equal to the size of 12 football

fields minus the end zones. This number could increase as the year moves

forward.

This is not only exciting but also encouraging, a demonstration of stewardship for both the land and water. Thank

you, all involved for all your hard work

and consideration for the water quality

of streams, ponds and wetlands.

If anyone would like to talk more,

please call Denise Jensen, Water Quality Specialist at 402878-4060 Ext: 2002

or come for a visit at the Environmental

Protection Department. Look forward to

hearing from you.

Denise Jensen

Environmental Protection Department

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, March 21, 2020 — Page 5

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

UNCLAIMED MINOR TRUST FUNDS

John Snowball motioned that any

unclaimed disbursement of Minor

Trust Funds be given to the rest of the

Minor Trust Fund account at age 25

years. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:

ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE – ADVERTISE FOR ONE (1) VACANCY

Melton Frenchman motioned to advertise one (1) Vacancy for a three year

term for the Enrollment Committee for

a period of 30 days. Victoria Kitcheyan

seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW

BOARD

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to readvertise for the Community Police

Review Board one (1) vacancy for a one

(1) year term and one (1) vacancy for

a two (2) year term for a period of 30

days. Melton Frenchman seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

LITTLE PRIEST TRIBAL COLLEGE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to appoint Sunshine Bear to the Little Priest

Tribal College Board of Trustees. Roland Warner seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (1) no (1) abstain

Motion carried.

WINNEBAGO GAMING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Thelma Whitewater motioned to

remove the Directors of the Winnebago

Gaming Development Commission.

Aric Armell seconded.

Victoria Kitcheyan objects. Chair man calls for vote.

VOTE: (4) yes (3) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

John Snowball motioned to advertise three (3) vacancies for the

Winnebago Gaming Development

Commission for an additional sixteen

(16) days to meet the usual thirty

(30) day advertising, also to stagger

the seat vacancies of terms as one (1)

year, two (2) year and three (3) year

terms. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (2) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

ATHLETIC COMMISSION

Thelma Whitewater motioned to

table applicants for the Athletic Commission and extend advertising for

sixteen (16) days for one (1) vacancy one

(1) year term. John Snowball seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (1) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to rescind Sunshine Bear appointment from

the Little Priest Tribal College Board of

Trustee and extend advertising sixteen

(16) days to meet the thirty (3) day advertising. (Roland Warner rescinded

his second of the stated motion as well)

Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

PLANNING

Roland Warner motioned to re-advertise RFP for infrastructure/planning/

development five (5) and ten (10) year

plan for 14 days. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (4) yes (3) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

COMPLAINTS

Roland Warner motioned to go into

Executive Session at 12:36 p.m.

John Snowball seconded.

[John out at 12:35 p.m., in at 12:37 p.m.]

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to come out

of Executive Session at 1:45 p.m. and

recess until 2:00 p.m. for the Land

Meeting. Melton Frenchman seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

RECESS: Chairman Brown recessed

the meeting.

RECONVENED: Chairman Brown

reconvened the meeting at 2:06 p.m.

LAND MEETING

March 11, 2020

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Coly Brown

John Snowball

Thelma Whitewater

Roland Warner

Aric Armell

Louis LaRose

Melton Frenchman

OTHERS PRESENT:

Cece Earth

Bill DeCora

Ireta Blackbird

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan (Conference Call)

FEE TO TRUST:

Aric Ar mell motioned to adopt

resolution #20-105: Ref: Fee to

T rust Conversion of Rohde Pur chase. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

DISCUSSION:

ANDERSON PURCHASE: Discussion only.

HEARTH ACT AGREEMENT – TRIBAL COUNCIL REVIEW (WINNEBAGO

LEASING ORDINANCE): No action

taken, review only.

ADJOURN:

Roland Warner motioned to adjourn

at 2:15 p.m. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairman Brown adjourned the

meeting at 2:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Thelma Whitewater, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING - COVID-19

March 16, 2020

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Coly Brown

John Snowball

Thelma Whitewater

Roland Warner

Aric Armell

Louis LaRose

Victoria Kitcheyan

Melton Frenchman

OTHERS PRESENT:

Erika Dunn

Esther Mercer

Tyresha Wolfe

Chiara Counoyer

Amy LaPointe

Crystal Snowball

Christa Spears

Lynelle Blackhawk

Joy Johnson

Tina Lewis

Tara Marrufo

Kim Sulsberger

Benita Payer

Cheryl Painter

Joseph Painter

Garan Coons

Matt May

Lewis St. Cyr

Jasmine Lammers

James Price, Sr.

Daryl LaPointe

Teresa Littlegeorge

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown

called the meeting to order at 3:42 p.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Louis LaRose

offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

John Snowball motioned to approve

the agenda. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

TELECOMMUNICATION PROCEDURE:

John Snowball motioned to approve the Telecommunication Procedure. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

CLOSURES:

Aric Armell motioned to approve

the Closure of Educare until March

27, 2020 due to COVID-19 precautionary measures at which time the

Tribal Council will re-evaluate the

situation. John Snowball seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to grant

Administrative Leave until March 27,

2020 with the exception of telecommuting & essential employees as listed

by Human Resources at which time

the Tribal Council will re-evaluate the

situation. Louis LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to

include employees on FMLA to also

be granted the Administrative Leave

until March 27, 2020. Louis LaRose

seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to a limited waiver of Administrative Leave Policy

to vacate PTO requests until the March

27, 2020 date. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

John Snowball motioned to close the

Tribal Council meetings to Live Stream

only for a period of 30 days. Victoria

Kitcheyan seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to recess until

5:00 pm. John Snowball seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Aric Armell rescinds motion to recess. John Snowball seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Roland Warner motioned to adjourn

at 3:57 p.m. Aric Armell seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairman Brown adjourned the

meeting at 3:57 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Thelma Whitewater, Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, March 21, 2020

BAGO NEWS

Congrats to the following on the

Lewis and Clark Conference

Basketball Honors:

All Conference Team- Keisha Snyder, Jayla Price

Honorable Mention- Maddy Cleveland, Natasha Deal

All Conference Team- Ed Payer

Honorable Mention- Duran Blackfish

United Way Worldwide Launches COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery

Fund

MARCH 17 2020

A l e x a n d r i a , Va . ( M a r c h 1 7 ,

2020) United Way Worldwide today announced that it has established the COVID-19 Community

Response and Recovery Fund to support communities affected by COVID-19. Donations from the fund

will help the most vulnerable populations receive critical financial and social service support during this global

crisis.

Across industries, commerce is suffering as people remain in their homes.

Hourly and tipped workers with little

to no savings are already losing vital

income, and as the economic impacts

spread, many jobs may be at risk. As

schools close, children who receive free

meals at school are in danger of going

hungry and low-income college students may not be able to afford transportation home as universities shutter

their campuses.

“While we are unsettled by the

disruption to our lives from the effort

to contain COVID-19; we know that

many people also face the additional

burden of the financial disruption or

loss of critical services,” explained

Brian Gallagher, President and CEO,

of United Way Worldwide. “United Way

has always been there for communities

in need. Today we are proud to support the work of our local United Ways

– through the COVID-19 Community

Response and Recovery Fund – to meet

the needs of those who find themselves

in crisis during these unprecedented times.”

For over 130 years, United Way has

been on the front lines of disaster

response, delivering high-demand

resources to communities in need

and providing individuals with personalized help in crisis situations. United

Way’s COVID-19 Community Response

and Recovery Fund will mobilize United

Way’s network covering 94 percent of

communities across the U.S. and help

keep families in their homes, food

banks stocked with staples and critical

social services running. Click here to

see how local United Ways are supporting their communities through

this crisis.

Already, United Way has taken

significant steps to address community needs during this time of unprecedented global crisis. By collaborating with the Center for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC), first responders and community partners and corporations, United Way is tracking and

filling resource gaps and providing real-time guidance, information and

data on COVID-19 through the 211

network.

In addition to launching the COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund, United Way is working to

mobilize corporate partners who want

to support those impacted by efforts to

contain COVID-19.

The National Football League

and Everfi United Way, in partnership with the National Football

League and Everfi, a leading educa-

tion technology company, is providing – at no-cost -- access to Character

Playbook: Healthy Relationships &

Mental Wellness Basics, two innovative digital learning experiences for

middle and high school students to

support remote learning.

DoorDash

United Way Worldwide and DoorDash are partnering to identify

communities where we will facilitate

grocery and meal deliveries to households in need through local partners.

CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit Health is a key partner of United Way’s work to connect

people to services and improve health

outcomes across the country. They

have generously donated funds to

support our national 211 response to

COVID-19, and specifically to support

local 211s in Washington and California.

Donations to the COVID-19

Community Response and Recovery Fund can be made by visiting: unitedway.org/covid19

About United Way

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every

person in every community. Supported by 2.9 million volunteers, 8.1

million donors worldwide and $4.8

billion raised every year, United Way

is the world’s largest privately-funded

nonprofit. We’re engaged in nearly

1,800 communities across more than

40 countries and territories worldwide to create sustainable solutions

to the challenges facing our communities. United Way partners include

global, national and local businesses,

nonprofits, government, civic and

faith-based organizations, along with

educators, labor leaders, health providers, senior citizens, students and

more. For more information about

United Way, please visit UnitedWay.

org. Follow us on Twitter: @UnitedWay and #LiveUnited.

About 211

211 is a vital service leveraged by millions of people across North America.

Every day, clients contact 211 to

access free and confidential crisis

and emergency counseling, disaster

assistance, food, health care and

insurance assistance, stable housing and utilities payment assistance,

employment services, veteran services

and childcare and family services.

Last year, the 211network responded

to over 12 million requests for assistance across the U.S. The service is

available to over 94% of the U.S. population, including in Puerto Rico and

Washington, DC, and is also available

in most of Canada. Individuals in

need or who are looking for information for someone else can call 211

from a cell phone or landline or visit

211.org for more contact options.

MEDIA CONTACT

M E D I A

C O N T A C T

United

Way

Worldwide

S o u t h e r l y n

R e i s i g

Director of Public Relations

(703) 836-7100 ext. 321

Southerlyn.Reisig@uww.unitedway.org

WinnaVegas Casino Resort to Close

Temporarily Until March 31.

Sloan, Iowa – WinnaVegas Casino Resort announced effective March

17 at 12pm the casino and hotel will close until 12pm March 31 per

the Iowa Governor Reynold’s State of Public Health Disaster Emergency

issued on March 17.

“We’ve been planning ahead in the event this happened,” said WinnaVegas General Manager Mayan Beltran, “Our number one priority is

the safety and well-being of our staff, casino patrons, and hotel guests.

Since the outbreak occurred, we’ve been diligent about cleaning and

sterilizing the property above and beyond our normal cleaning protocol.”

The Casino-Resort will close for a minimum of two weeks and will

continue deep-cleaning and sterilization of the entire property. Casino

management will monitor the latest developments and statements from

local government, national and international health agencies, and are

taking actions to comply with their directives which are based on facts

and medical science.

“We feel confident that these proactive measures issued by the Governor will help protect our employees, casino and hotel guests. We are

confident when we reopen that we will continue to provide high quality

gaming and entertainment in a safe environment.”

Casino management indicated they will utilize social media and their

website (https://www.winnavegas.com/news_post.php?id=10) to communicate and inform the public on any new developments regarding the

progress of reopening the Casino Resort. A formal announcement on a

reopen date will be issued at an appropriate time.

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, March 21, 2020 — Page 7

WINNEBAGO THROWBACK PICS

Jerome and Vj at Winnebago Powwow

10-11-02 Gas Prices

Old IHS hospital

Terry Medina - 1995 Winnebago Powwow

Youth Development Prevention Center

Anthony Earth and Avery Blackhawk

John Blackhawk and Darrell Fierro with boys team

Winnebago Powwow old Police cruiser

Old Winneabago Indians Homecoming parade

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