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Volume 54, Number 9
Our masthead for this issue features the icon
representing the Snake Clan / Waka Hikikarac.
The Snake Clan is of the eight Earth clans.
Waka also translates to ‘holy’, which may
have represented that at one time the clan held
responsibility for some religious functions. The
Snake Clan holds responsibilities related to
sanitation and community service. Snake Clan
warriors, along with the Fish Clan, served as
defenders of the village. Families within the
clan include: Snake, LaPointe and Whitesnake.
Our thanks to the HoChunk Renaissance Department for providing their guidance with the
information shared here.
Mą hįtawus hī wī
Earth Drying Moon
Saturday, May 10, 2025
GAMING FLOOR UPDATES ARRIVE
Nį̄šoc Nįgešąną
Bago Bits
By Brian Chamberlain
Photos by Brian Chamberlain / Winona
LaPointe
May 7th, Liberty National Bank hosted
a meet and greet for their new ATM. The
new addition is located across the street
from the Blackhawk Community Center/
Post office entrance, at 100 S Bluff Street.
The event gave the community a chance to
talk to a personal banker and open a new
account with the bank. Some convenient
features include checking deposits, cash
withdrawals, fund transfers and balance
Reminder to new and returning Vendors
of the Ho-Chunk Village Farmers Market:
aquire or renew your safe food handling
training. The Winnebago Comprehensive
Healthcare System and the Winnebago
Public Health Department are currently
scheduling classes in the month of May. For
more information on dates and times, email
Monica.cleveland@wchs.health asap.
April 30th, the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System’s Health Education
Department held a ‘Protecting Generations’
Walk. Attendees completed a 1 mile+ walk
from WCHS’s parking lot to the BIA. Upon
completion a Health Ed design sweatshirt
was provided.
[Winnebago Reservation] The Winnebago
Gaming Development Corporation (WGDC)
has been busy. Busier than normal, that is. The
Winnebago Tribe’s Class II gaming company
that operates the Iron Horse Bar & Casino in
Emerson, NE, and the Native Star Casino in
Winnebago recently announced new updates
to each of their gaming floors. “We have been
working very hard to finalize our arrangements
that will bring new games to our patrons. With
the support of our board, these games will
come online and be available to the public at
last.” Sharon Redhorn-Chamberlain, CEO of
the WGDC told the WIN.
The new gaming floor will have dozens
of never-before-offered titles from gaming
manufacturers that are also new to the Class II
gaming mix for the tribe. “We have been working for a long time now to make this change a
reality. The legalities related to bringing in new
games are far more complex than most people
realize.” Redhorn-Chamberlain stated. “It has
been our goal for some time now to offer these
new games. Plus, they are just more fun.” she
continued.
The Iron Horse Bar & Casino is located in
Emerson, Nebraska. Opening in July of 2004,
that Class II casino began as a small operation
designed to help ward off the threats of the day
that included the potential loss of tribal lands.
“Those days are seemingly behind us, thankfully. But we haven’t forgotten why we are
here. We are still here to help meet the other,
more important goals of the tribe. The main one
being to provide employment opportunities for
our own people.,” Redhorn-Chamberlain stated
during the final stages of their preparations.
“We always want to ensure our own people
have a chance to work and gain experience toward achieving advancement opportunities, especially within our own operations.” She went
on to say, “When we can build and promote our
own people, the tribe grows in strength.”
Concurrently, the Native Star Casino is
located in Winnebago, Nebraska. It was opened
in December of 2005 based entirely off the rev-
enues of the Iron Horse operations. “The management of our businesses kept pushing for the
growth of Class II gaming. Winnebago benefits
from the two smaller casinos through the jobs
we offer and amenities we create for the local
economy.,” the WGDC CEO said. Native Star
recently faced substantial challenges with its
operations, as the local access road was placed
under heavy construction for resurfacing and a
full bridge replacement. “Those two [projects]
really hit us hard. They cut us off from the local
patrons and made it difficult for our travelling
customers to come here too.,” their CEO added.
The Winnebago Gaming Development Corporation was established by the Tribe following
legal proceedings of the U.S. Supreme Court
and District Court for related suits involving
Class II gaming within the State of Nebraska.
Those lawsuits provided a legal pathway for the
Winnebago Tribe to enter the Class II gaming
field. The WGDC is a wholly owned entity
of the Winnebago Tribe and boasts management comprised entirely of Winnebago tribal
members.
LITTLE PRIEST TRIBAL COLLEGE EXPANDS
By Brian Chamberlain
Photos by Brian Chamberlain / Tyler Snake /
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[Winnebago, NE] On the main campus
of Little Priest Tribal College, the Board of
Trustees and College President held a Grand
Opening of their newly constructed science
building. Dedicated in name to the late, Louis
LaRose, the new campus addition saw the
community of Winnebago come together over
two days to help usher in the new era and
growth of the tribe’s esteemed higher educational institution. “We are honored to have the
Winnebago community present as we dedicate
this new building to the late Louis LaRose.”,
LPTC President Manoj Patil stated.
The new construction was brought to the
LPTC campus following years of coordination
by the leadership of the college. Coming in
at a cost of over $6 Million dollars, the new
facility will be home to the institutions STEM
(Science, Techology, Engineering & Math)
offerings, as well as other much-needed spaces
for the faculty, staff and students. President
Patil stated during an over the air interview
with The Big Voice Radio, “We want everyone
to know that Little Priest is continuing to grow.
We hope to keep moving forward to offer as
many opportunities as we can to our students.”
He continued, “[w]hen I first began we offered
[many] degrees. Today, it makes me proud to
say we offer even more and this will continue.”
The new building was presented to the
campus and the Winnebago people via a
two-day celebration that took place on May
1st & 2nd, 2025. Full tours of the facility were
available and included staff comments for each
of the participants. “Congratulations! Seeing
our college grow is amazing.”, one spectator
said during the celebration. On hand for the
official dedication, Winnebago Tribal Council
Vice-Chairman, Isaac Smith addressed the
capacity crowd. Smith also offered the opening
invocational prayer that was followed by honor
songs from local big drum group New Breed.
Being dedicated to the late Louis LaRose,
several members of his family had the opportuCon’t. on page 2...
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nity to tour the building that will bear his name. His wife, Anita LaRose, was present at the ceremony that honored her husband. LaRose was involved at the dawn of LPTC making the choice of
this dedication in his name clear. LaRose passed away in the Autumn of 2023.
Several other tribal officials were also in attendance at the dedication ceremony, including Tribal Council members, WTN Administration, WinnaVegas Casino Resort Management, and even
Sioux City Chamber of Commerce members.
In related news, LPTC recently held groundbreaking ceremonies for their new carpentry
building. That facility is scheduled to open later next year. Little Priest Tribal College will also
graduate its largest class ever later this week at its Spring Commencement Ceremonies to be held
on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. Congratulations, Graduates!
And Congratulations, Little Priest Tribal College! Keeping the dream of your namesake alive
and well – Be Strong and Educate My Children.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 3
Wāgax hųk ra wāgax hokik’ųna
Letter to the Editor
The Thurston County Attorney’s office is accepting
applications for a part-time Deputy County Attorney.
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
Applications are available by contacting the Thurston County Attorney’s
office at county.attorney@thurstoncountyne.gov or by calling (402) 3853416. Thurston County is an equal opportunity employer. Position to
remain open until filled.
Exciting opportunities are ahead!
The Human Services Department is eagerly inviting local
barbers to submit proposals for our upcoming Strengthening
Family Partnerships BBQ, set for June 20th, 2025.
We’re thrilled to offer free haircuts to the youth during this
event.
If you’re interested in being a part of this wonderful
initiative, please email your quotes to Kumiko Masquat at
kumiko.masquat@winnebagotribe.com by May 23rd, 2025.
We can’t wait to see how you can contribute to making this
event a success!
JESUS OUR SAVIOR
LUTHERAN OUTREACH
‘Testing one two three’
I do not know how it was at your schools
- whether elementary - middle school - high
school or colleges/universities - but I for one
was often given tests. Most times, those tests
and the dates that they would be given would
be well known - weeks or even months in
advance.
That way - one was able - if he or she so
chose to be ready and well prepared to pass
the test. However, some teachers would give a
‘pop quiz’ or a ‘test’ when least expected. Most
students do not like to take such ‘pop quizzes!’
When one gets out in the ‘real world’ - one
experiences such ‘pop quizzes’ on a daily basis.
How do you respond when things go wrong?
When for example you go to cook something
up and find out that a necessary ingredient is
not in your pantry? Maybe you forgot to add
it to your shopping list. Or maybe someone
raided the refrigerator.
Or how do you respond when you had some
outing planned - and then something came up
and you had to cancel it? You might be tempted
to . . . cuss or swear. The devil is tempting you
- and at the same time God is allowing you to
be tested.
My question for you is: ‘How is God testing
you today?’ In the Gospel of John we read:
By: Pastor Ricky Jacob
‘When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd
coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where
shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” He
asked this only to test him, for he already had
in mind what he was going to do.’ [John 6:5-6
NIV84]
Each and every day you are being tested. Sad
to say - each and every day - I fail! At the end
of each and every day I have to admit to my
failure to put God first and to trust that He will
see me through.
Each and every Sunday - God invites us to
sit - so that we can hear him speak to us. So
that we can place him first and foremost in
our lives. So that we can be reminded of our
baptism and hear that our sin has been forgiven.
And so that we can, along with our brothers
and sisters in Christ, pray and encourage one
another.
Each and every Sunday, as well as each and
every day - God invites us to draw near to Him
and to receive His blessings that never run out
and that never end until we feast with Him in
paradise where all of the testing will be in our
past.
One has the freedom to go it alone. Or one
can pass God’s testing and receive blessings
now that strengthen one’s faith and that reassures one of the hope of life everlasting!
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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
MID-MONTHLY TRIBAL COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
April 21, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Teresa Littlegeorge
Lorelei DeCora
Eugene DeCora
Coly Brown
Rona Stealer
Kenneth Mallory (in at 9:09 a.m)
Aric Armell (in at 9:13 a.m.)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Heather Donnel
Leann Smith
Christina Parker
Melanie McKay-Cody
Heather Zimerman
Annabess Preston
Barbara Pretends Eagle
Keely Purscell
Brittany Thomas
Tyresha Romero
Troy Parker
Kevin Ebert
Darla LaPointe
Cecelia Earth
Autumn Nieman
Ireta Frazier
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Isaac Smith (PTO)
CALL TO ORDER: Secretary Teresa
Littlegeorge called the meeting to order at 9:05
a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Coly Brown offered
the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Coly Brown motioned to approve the agenda.
Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
READING THE MINUTES
April 15, 2025 – Regular Tribal Council
Meeting minutes
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve the
April 15, 2025, Regular Tribal Council Meeting
minutes. Rona Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
April 16, 2025 – General Counsel meeting
minutes
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve the
April 16, 2025, General Counsel meeting minutes. Coly Brown seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Heather Zimmerman – North American
Indian Sign Language
Presentation. Discussion to direct to the Ho
Chunk Renaissance program.
[Kenny in at 9:09 a.m.]
[Aric in at 9:13 a.m.]
OLD BUSINESS:
[Lorelei out at 9:18 a.m.]
Planning Department – Boys & Girls Club
[Lorelei in at 9:22 a.m.]
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-143: Approving Construction of New
Building to House Boys and Girls Club and
Participation in Federal and State New Markets
Tax Credit Financing Transaction to Finance
Construction of Building. Eugene DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
BREAK: 9:30 a.m. reconvene at 9:40 a.m.
Fiber Application resolutions (3)
*Still waiting on resolutions, we will move
forward and come back to this item.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
Water System
Naming
Event
Aric Armell motioned to suspend the rules
for an Executive Session. Lorelei DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Rona Stealer motioned to go into Executive
Session at 9:41 a.m. Lorelei DeCora seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[TL out at 9:42 a.m., in at 9:53 a.m.]
[LD out at 9:50 a.m., in at 10:00 a.m.]
Lorelei DeCora motioned to come out of
Executive Session at 10:11 a.m. Coly Brown
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS (Continued):
Fiber Application resolutions (3)
Winnebago Tribe Consent for Jajap Telecommunications Rights of Way on Allotted
Trust Land in which the Tribe has Ownership
Interests
Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt resolution
#25-144: Winnebago Tribe Consent for Jajap
Telecommunications Rights of Way on Allotted
Trust Land in which the Tribe has Ownership
Interests. Coly Brown seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Request for BIA Waiver for Jajap Telecommunications Rights of Way Valuations Due
to Infrastructure Improvements Benefitting
Individual Landowners
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-145: Request for BIA Waiver for Jajap
Telecommunications Rights of Way Valuations
Due to Infrastructure Improvements Benefit-
ting Individual Landowners. Lorelei DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Winnebago Tribe Consent for BIA to Authorize Jajap Telecommunications Rights of Way
for Tracts with “Too numerous” Owners
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-146: Winnebago Tribe Consent for BIA to
Authorize Jajap Telecommunications Rights of
Way for Tracts with “Too numerous” Owners.
Rona Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn the meeting
at 10:20 a.m. Rona Stealer seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Secretary Littlegeorge adjourned the meeting
at 10:20 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
TREASURERS REPORT
April 22, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Teresa Littlegeorge
Rona Stealer
Lorelei DeCora
Aric Armell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Tom Teesdale
Ray Thomas
Christian Rogers
Mike Means
Gordon Rave
David Edwards
Beth Wewel
Brittany Thomas
Cecelia Earth
Christina Parker
Annabess Preston
Jasmine Lammers
Darla LaPointe
Kellie Snow
David Russell
Char Richardson
Tyresha Romero
Jeff Berridge
Terri Lee Medina
Damon Payer
Nakia Mallory
Lance Morgan
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Coly Brown (PTO)
Isaac Smith (PTO)
Kenneth Mallory (travel)
Eugene DeCora (travel)
CALL TO ORDER: Secretary Littlegeorge
called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Aric Armell offered
the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA
Rona Stealer motioned to approve the agenda. Lorelei DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
WTN FINANCIAL REPORT: Presented
by Jasmine Lammers
APPROVALS:
Budget Mod #3
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve Budget
Mod #3 as presented. Rona Stealer seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Resolution – Presented by Brittany Thomas,
Planning Department.
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-147: Demonstration Grant for Indian
children and Youth Program for Winnebago
Foundations and Futures. Lorelei DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska March financials
as presented by the CFO. Aric Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
WCHS FINANCIAL REPORT: Presented
by Beth Wewel and David Edwards
Aric Armell motioned to accept the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare Systems
March Financial report as presented. Lorelei
DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
GAMING COMMISSION REPORT: presented by Damon Payer and Nakia Mallory.
Aric Armell motioned to accept the Gaming
Commission March Report as presented. Rona
Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
WARHORSE REPORT:
Will present March 2025 Financial Report
next month. Currently, the phase 2 opening in
Omaha Nebraska.
WINNAVEGAS REPORT: Presented by
Tom Teesdale and Mike Means.
Rona Stealer motioned to accept the WinnaVegas March Report as presented. Aric
Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Break: 9:40 a.m. reconvenes at 9:45 a.m.
APPROVALS:
Entertainment Department request
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
Entertainment Department request to for the
entertainment agreement for $30,000.00 for the
Spinners concert on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Lorelei DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Facilities Department request
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
Facilities Department request to approve the
Uninterrupted Power Supply System (UPS).
Total Project costs are estimated at $49,669.55
out of General Fund. Lorelei DeCora seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Marketing Department request
Rona Stealer motioned to approve the Marketing Department request for $50,000 Sunny
Money promotional drawings on Saturdays in
July 2025, with July 26, 2025, designated as
the “grand prize” drawing. Total prize pool of
$50,000.00 in cash. Aric Armell seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
RS/AA 4-0-0
CHECK PRESENTATION: Tom Teesdale
presented a check to the WINNEBAGO VETERANS, Mr. Gordon Rave, for $15,000.00 to
assist with the Homecoming Celebration.
WGDC – NATIVE STAR/IRON HORSE
REPORT: (not present)
Aric Armell motioned to table until the next
Treasurer’s Report meeting. Rona Stealer
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
Suspend the rules:
Aric Armell motioned to suspend the rules
to hear the from the Pow-wow Committee regarding the budget. Lorelei DeCora seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
BUDGET FOR POW-WOW: Discussion
only.
[Lorelei out at 9:58 a.m., in at 10:00 a.m.]
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn the meeting
at 10:01 a.m. Lorelei DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Secretary Littlegeorge adjourned the meeting
at 10:01 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
CEO REPORT MEETING
April 25, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Teresa Littlegeorge
Lorelei DeCora
Kenneth Mallory
Eugene DeCora
Coly Brown (in at 9:21 a.m.)
Aric Armell (in at 9:24 a.m.)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Darla LaPointe
Tiffany Buchanan
Brittany Thomas
Cecelia Earth
Kellen Kelsey
Mark Stout
Lynelle Blackhawk
Ramona Sheridan
Anna Berridge
Daryl LaPointe, Jr.
Tyresha Romero
Charles Hensley
Curtis Alexander
Scott Aldrich
Christina Parker
Autumn Nieman
Billie Kitcheyan
Kiana Lewis
Jennifer Berridge
Breanna Bickerstaff
Ireta Frazier
Miskoo Petite
Deidre Redhorn
Janelle DeCora
Jeffery Berridge
James Sun III
Charli Earth
Summer Snow
Kevin Ebert
Brandon Stout
Joy Johnson
Jared Doxy III
Angel Doxy
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Rona Stealer (PTO)
Isaac Smith (PTO)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Kitchey-
an called to order at 9:08 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Kenneth Mallory
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the
agenda with addition. Lorelei DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION:
CEO REPORT: Presented by Darla
LaPointe.
[Lorelei out at 9:13 a.m., in at 9:16 a.m.]
[Coly on virtually at 9:21 a.m.]
[Aric in at 9:24 a.m.]
Aric Armell motioned to accept the CEO Report. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
CAO REPORT: Presented by Interim
CAO, Tyresha Romero.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to accept the
CAO Report. Lorelei DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Approve Community Complaint Form
Aric Armell motioned to approve the Community Complaint Form as presented. Lorelei
DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
2025 WTN Tribal Election Schedule
Aric Armell motioned to approve the 2025
WTN Tribal Election Schedule. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
BREAK: 10 mins.
YCIC Program Spotlight – Presented by
Daryl LaPointe, Jr.
Staff introductions: Scott Aldrich, Charles
Hensley, Curtis Alexander, Breanna Bickerstaff.
[Lorelei out at 10:24 a.m., in at 10:29 a.m.]
[Teresa out at 10:35 a.m., in at 10:38 a.m.]
[Aric out at 11:07 a.m., in at 11:11 a.m.]
[Kenneth out at 11:22 a.m., in at 11:29 a.m.]
BREAK: 5 mins
TRIBAL COURT:
Aric Armell motioned to approve the Tribal
Court New Position request Org Chart and
Job Description for Deputy Tribal Prosecutor
as presented. Kenneth Mallory seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE:
Tribal Housing
Aric Armell motioned to advertise (1) one
Tenant Vacancy (2) year term and (1) one Community vacancy for (2) year term. Kenneth
Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Hocak Nisoc Haci Youth Council Discussion
Discussion
Advertisement
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to advertise for
two vacancies for the Hocak Nisoc Haci Youth
Council. Lorelei DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Pow-wow Committee Terms – discussion
only.
PHYSICAL RESOURCES:
Lot 23 Trailer Renovations Estimates
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
$31,950.00 to renovate the Lot 23 trailers to become Tribal Housing rental properties. Lorelei
DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Approve Land Use Permit Policy (for food
trucks)
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the
Land Use Permit Policy for food trucks. Aric
Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Tribal Transit Policy
Aric Armell motioned to approve the Tribal
Transit Policy as presented. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Security Use of Force Policy
Aric Armell motioned to approve the WTN
Tribal Security Department Use of Force Policy. Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
WTN Utilities Policy
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the
WTN Utilities Policy as presented. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Equipment Rate Policy
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
Equipment Rate Policy as presented. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
RECESS: 12:12 p.m., reconvene at 12:34
p.m.
ENROLLMENT:
Tribal Enrollment Applicants
Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt resolution #25-148: Tribal Enrollment Applicants
[A4489, A4563, A4575, A4590, A4591, A4596,
A4599, A4606, A4607, A4609, A4611, A4618,
A4628, A4639, A4641, A4645, A4681, A4683].
Lorelei DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
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COMMUNITY
Blood Quantum Correction
Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt resolution #25-149: Blood Quantum Correction
[383-U02172]. Kenneth Mallory seconded the
motion.
ABSTAIN: Aric Armell
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(1) abstain, AA
Motion carried.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Presented
by Brittany Thomas, Kellen Kelsey, and Kiana
Lewis.
Winnebago Tribe Youth Council partnership
with UNL – Nebraska Youth Homelessness
System Improvement Grant
Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt resolution
#25-150: Winnebago Tribe Youth Council Partnership with UNL – Nebraska Youth Homelessness System Improvement Grant. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
HUMAN SERVICES:
Conflict of Interest Policy
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the
Human Services Conflict of Interest Policy.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Lorelei out at 1:05 p.m.]
FIBER OPTIC PROJECT UPDATE: Presented by Joy Johnson and Brandon Stout.
Aric Armell motioned to remove allotment
35 and allotment 42 from the Fiber Optic project. Kenenth Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Victoria out at 1:10 p.m., Teresa assumes
the chair]
[Lorelei in at 1:11 p.m.]
[Victoria in at 1:12 p.m., reassumes chair]
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve a oneyear extension to move forward with the fiber
optic construction. Aric Armell seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
PRESENTATION OF GIFT:
Presentation of Jackets to Wrestling Champion Jared Doxy III and his mother Angel Doxy.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Aric Armell motioned to go into Executive
Session at 1:18 p.m. Lorelei DeCora seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to come out of Executive Session at 3:23 p.m. Lorelei DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the
hotel stays on the way to and from the Self
Governance Conference in Arizona. Kenneth
Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to request the reorganizational chart for facilities to move under the
CAO. Lorelei DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (1) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn the meeting
at 3:27 p.m. Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 3:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BIA REPORT MEETING
APRIL 28, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan (in at 9:27 a.m.)
Isaac Smith (in at 9:48 a.m.)
Coly Brown (virtual)
Eugene DeCora (virtual)
Lorelei DeCora
Kenneth Mallory
Aric Armell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dexter Davis
Eric Shoemaker
Daryl LaPointe, Jr.
Monica Flores
Nilah Soloman
Tiffany Buchanan
Darla LaPointe
Tyresha Romero
Miskoo Petite
Deidre Redhorn
Cecelia Earth
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Rona Stealer (travel)
Teresa Littlegeorge (bereavement PTO)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Kitcheyan called to order at 9:27 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Kenneth Mallory
offered the opening prayer.
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
Eric Shoemaker needs invites to the LE
meeting.
YCIC asked if we can have a youth detention
back-up contract because Cherokee is always
full when we’re trying to get a youth into a
secure facility.
YCIC will get BIA LE a one pager on what
YCIC needs when BIA LE bring a youth.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Aric Armell motioned to go into Executive
Session at 9:55 a.m. Lorelei DeCora seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to come out of Executive Session at 11:19 a.m. Lorelei DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Isaac Smith motioned to adjourn at 11:41
a.m. Aric Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 11:41 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora, Tribal Council member
CONCURRED:
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary,
Winnebago Tribal Council
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Question of the Issue:
You have been selected to choose the motivational motto for
graduation. What message are you sending out to the people &
your fellow graduates the Class of 2025?
GARAN: The pressure is on! I read somewhere that a motto should be short and
sweet. I like this one: “The tassel’s worth the hassle.” It brings me back to when my
parents said that people can steal your car, steal your wallet but one thing they can
NOT steal is your degree. Once you achieve your diploma you will always have it,
thus it is worth the hassle. Congrats to everyone that earned their right to walk across
the stage!
BRIAN: WHS Class of 1990, was this our motto? “What lies behind us and what lies
before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – R.W. Emerson. Well,
IDK if that’s the one we used but it has stuck with me all these long years. Its message
focuses on the individual self-awareness we all need to have as opposed to the musings
and distractions that surround us. Always remember to be yourself, because those who
mind, don’t matter and those who matter, don’t mind.
TYLER:Hmm this one had me thinking. I didn’t really get into the graduation vibes.
I didn’t attend my own graduation either. I was over high school. lol. Sooo, I checked
out famous leaders’ quotes. “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will
accomplish nothing in life.” by Muhammad Ali stood out to me. Taking those first
steps towards a goal is always intimidating, but very rewarding. I hope the upcoming
graduates find and follow their true passion.
CHRISTINA: I have a personal collections of motivational quotes I have come across
over the years and it was hard to choose just one. While keeping the young, brilliant,
and adventurous in mind, I chose the following motto: "Don't make excuses for why
you can't get it done. Focus on all the reasons why you must make it happen." by unknown. Sometimes the details between the start and goal line are overwhelming but if
you keep moving along and focus on the goal and what it will feel like once completed
it will come faster than you may think.
KEVIN: : I have always been told by my dad, and I like that, "you can do anything
you set your mind to."
BETHANI: : "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every
time we fall." Quoted from Nelson Mandela. I chose this quote because life can be full
of ups & downs. You can stumble, trip, or fall along the way, but grow through what
you go through. Get back up & keep going, no matter what.
33 Years Ago: Our conversation with one of the Originals
PT. 2
As begun in our last issue, the Winnebago Indian News sat down recently
with another special tribal member for our
exclusive Storytellers column. She is one
who is among a class of folks that sees
itself declining in number, yet beholden of
a literal treasure trove of experiences. The
person we’re speaking of is Kellie Snow.
Kellie was sought for this interview
because of her status and experience with
our main casino, but also because it is that
time on the calendar when the tribe marks
another year for that workhorse of an
operation – WinnaVegas Casino Resort. In
April 2025 they will celebrate 33 years of
business.
Kellie Snow is a proud member of the
Winnebago tribe. She has served our peo-
ple in various capacities over her career,
including becoming a member of BIA
Law Enforcement as an officer of the
law. With other positions and activities
throughout our community as well, her
experiences are definitely not one-sided
or singular. While at WinnaVegas, her career began in the pits of the Table Games
Department but soon branched out in
other areas of the operation. Always
one to take on an untried challenge, the
performance of those duties led to some
intriguing stories – many which were
shared with us as we talked.
Kellie was one of the first tribal members who filled a supervisory role at WinnaVegas, and she also became one of the
first tribal members to head a shift and a
department. Long known for training and
promoting our own people, WinnaVegas
became a catalyst for many tribal members over the long years of its existence,
and Kellie is certainly one of us. Given
the nickname “Keets”, as her late father,
Jim Snow, used to call her, she’s always
known where she comes from and helped
ensure the pathways forward never left
our own people behind.
The WIN will employ a standard
verbatim dialogue throughout this printed
interview to preserve as much as possible the original intent and context of our
discussion. However, some editing has
been done for clarity. The original transcript remains in the WIN’s possession.
Kellie’s appearance in the WIN is entirely
voluntary and her perspectives are hers.
So, please enjoy this conversation as it
is meant to describe her points of view
on the life she has, and the experiences
she’s lived. We are so glad she generously
shared them with us. The WIN appreciates her ability to open-up and share so
much of her story. Ladies and Gentlemen,
please allow me to introduce our third
Storyteller in these issues of the Winnebago Indian News: Ms. Kellie Snow – in her
own words.
We rejoin our Storyteller in Part 2 of
her amazing tale.
Early Tribal Members
(W) So, the days before that, going
back prior to [WinnaVegas] opening, one
thing that I’ve always kind of surprised
people with is, most tribal members do
not realize the decision to get into gaming
was not unanimous at the council table.
Of course, a lot of the council members
who were at the table at the time they’ve
either passed on or there’s just no one,
absolutely no one is still involved with it.
None of them. But that was a split decision at the table.
(K) I couldn’t even tell you who was on
there.
(W) Yeah, we found a newspaper that
had the minutes of those meetings. The
people who were there. It was a very
much, what you’d call a principal based’
decision. [That’s] my term. The ‘traditionalists’ voted no. So, those were the older
members of the council and those that
[believed] we shouldn’t get into this. [It’s]
not for us and stuff. But again, because it
was a split vote, it came down to it, and
it was if I remember correctly, it was five
to four. And so, and I can’t remember
who the chair was at the time. I cannot
remember, pretty sure it wasn’t John
[Blackhawk].
(K) Was it Louis (LaRose)?
(W) Perhaps. I’ll have to go back
and look at them [minutes]. Because it
[WinnaVegas] opened in April of ’92. So,
these decisions were in either late 1990 or
1991.
(K) I remember the non-native dealers.
A lot of them stayed in the business, and
the native dealers didn’t.
(W) Yeah. I mean, I did. I stayed in the
gaming business, like going on 30 years.
(K) I think Jules [LaRose] is probably
the one that’s stayed in it the longest. He
was continually dealing poker in Washington. Myself, I stayed in gaming. I went
when we moved [from] the new trailers, I
continued working as a shift manager and
then I got interested in surveillance. There
were no native people in surveillance. So,
I kind of liked it. That I would be in there
doing that. There were [other] natives
in there, but then being Winnebago and
being in there, I wanted to do that for us. I
knew the tables and they didn’t have any
experts in that. There were a lot of smart,
[table games] floor people. Heather Russell’s very intelligent and knowledgeable
and um…
(W) Mamie [Redhorn-Brownrigg].
(K) Yep, Mamie was in there. And
there’s still, you know, natives that are in
the business but not managing. I never
worked with Mayan [Beltran], but he’s
managing another property somewhere.
And that’s to me, that’s hard to do because I just could never leave Winnebago. My family was too important - my
grandmother and my aunties. So even
though I had a lot of good opportunities,
I just thought I can’t leave, you know?
I just don’t want to leave. And it sounds
great, but I can’t imagine leaving Winnebago and not being here close to home.
So, I say hats off to all those that do go
off and do stay in gaming and work in
other properties. That’s a big, that’s a big
commitment.
(W) Yeah, it is. Because WinnaVegas
will be celebrating, is it 33? 33 years.
Because like myself, my [gaming]
career was 30 years. And it’s like a lot
of it [being at WinnaVegas] Of course
that’s where I started – at WinnaVegas.
Like yourself, and so many others. But
transitioning, my path was onto the
regulatory side and it took over that part
of the industry with it. Then all the other
transitions and stuff like that. So, it is,
it’s a very open field. It was at that time
as well. Because again, most people
don’t realize or they don’t remember or,
whatever, is that those days were very
unscripted. The casino was open. Those
trailers were just, in my phrase, “buck
wild”.
Early Surveillance & Law Enforcement
(W) Oh my gosh, I’m sure you could
tell the stories and stuff, especially from
your experience in surveillance, which
was definitely longer than mine. But the
parking lot stories and so many other
things. Because what you think is like, oh,
we’re gonna go there and gamble. That’s
probably the lion’s share of what happens,
but there’s so much other [happenings].
(K) You don’t think on that part, on that
side of it, the parking lot. More cameras
are everywhere. Every house has a ring
camera. I mean, you can’t walk down the
street without saying, hey, I’ve seen you
on my ring camera, you know? But back
then it was I don’t even really remember
the cameras like, on the craps table or it
just didn’t cross my mind like, oh, they’re
watching us. But they did and then when
I transferred into surveillance, I mean,
geez, there’s so much the cameras can
see. And then the outside cameras, that
was huge I mean, there was a lot going on
in our parking lots. Let’s just say we kept
law enforcement busy. (laughs)
(W) And then, of course with that story
too, back in the day because of Iowa,
when Vegas would employ the off-duty
Woodbury County Sheriff’s department
employees. So, they would constantly
be on the property because somebody
had to be there with at the time quote
unquote ‘arrest authority’. So, getting to
know those guys. Because I don’t believe
the current sheriff was there. I think he
may have just been too young or just not
involved. But all the previous ones.
(K) Yeah. There was [Deputy] Kjos,
I think he was the one that really got it
started. And you know, the other ones
when I see them. Recently one retired
[Drew]. And I see Bentsen every now
and again. But, you know, they just had a
lot of respect for what WinnaVegas was
doing, and it was always a good relationship with Woodbury County. Everything
from having them on site to when we
started getting into the big concerts. Just
having that presence there really helped.
You know, kind of tap things out. You’re
in the middle of a cornfield. You got
millions of dollars in your facility. But we
were fortunate to have that coverage and
nobody ever tried anything. 33 years so
we did something right in that early stage.
And as much was going on in the parking
lots, we were lucky to have Woodbury on
property. To me, it was a good choice, a
good decision.
And actually, when I was a police
officer from 97 to 2002, we had to, part of
our monthly rotation was to cover WinnaVegas. For a short time when we were
transitioning from Woodbury to where we
are now, we would have to go over and
provide coverage. We called it the Eastern
District. [laughs]
(W) Going all the way over there and
stuff, how many cars have you gone
through?
(K) Well we had I think I just went
through two. We had an old Caprice
Classic.
Oh my God, I mean, embarrassed to
say that (laughs). But then we had moved
on to Crown Victorias like a Ford. So,
we never did have as a police officer, we
never had like four by fours or, you know,
we just had to cut around in the Crown
Vics, or the Caprice Classics.
They were souped up or really, really
the Indians’ [cars] were souped up and but
yeah, we just would cut even in the worst
blizzards and storms. We were just always
around. You know I got stuck a few times.
(W) That was always one thing, even
today. Iowa does an amazing job on
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the interstate. It’s usually great, unless
you’re in the middle of the white out and
whatever. Of course, no one’s gonna do
it then. But that three-mile stretch. From
the casino to the interstate, oh my god.
You wanna talk about a horrible, horrible
stretch of road. That’s where you’re gonna go in the ditch somewhere there.
(K) We’ve had a few go in. Yes, but
it’s not, you know, I can’t even remember
when they paved the road. It had to have
been before we opened the renovated
bingo hall.
Building the road
(W) It was after [that]… not long after.
Because it meant you had to go around
and then you literally drove through the
cornfield for a couple of weeks. You went
to the south and then came up from the
south in that cornfield. Now it’s a parking
lot area but the road is still there. Yeah.
But I remember that because the car that
I had at the time was that huge old boat
and it was muddy and it was just really,
really bad.
And it was kind of funny because
we’ve said that now a couple times unfortunately, because of the flooding that’s
occurred. It hasn’t come back, and it took
all those years [to return]. But at the time
I remember my dad [Keith Chamberlain]
was involved with the gaming commission and then, of course, always paid
attention to tribal politics. But there were
members of the council and people in the
community who were just livid [saying]
that road cost how much?! Because it
was over-engineered. It went deeper than
it needed to. But come to find out, that’s
what saved it.
(K) Yeah!
(W) All those years later, that build up.
That’s what saved the road. Because, the
huge, huge flood that occurred, and then
a couple of years ago, or a few years ago
but that road could have easily washed
away and WinnaVegas would have taken
even longer to reopen. But when was
that, 2019? Is that when it was? The most
recent one. Well, it happened last year.
But when the massive [flood], when the
ducks [were used] was that 2011? Is that
when that was?
(K) I believe so. Yeah. Because it
happened again, I wanna say like 2019 or
something. was that? The ducks were in
2011, yeah, yes.
(W) Oh yeah, I was a council member.
(K) And we had this one last year,
it just surprised the heck out of me. I
thought, it can’t flood again. You know,
like with the [river] channels and but
there was just a lot a lot of dynamics that
get into that that, you know. That we
don’t always look into. And just like regular workers and not being in surveillance
or in gaming, then you don’t really think
about those things.
Working Within Regulations
(K) Like how it all affects us at the
casino. And just when we first opened
the doors, and all through the years, you
know. What the gaming commission
looked into, and I always say this is, I
think Indian gaming is more regulated
than some nuclear facilities. Because it
seems like everything has, um everything
is written down and you have to do it the
way it’s written, you know? So, like with
the casino with the steps that they take to
ensure the safety and that the show must
go on, you know? That sometimes starts
with [the] gaming [commission]. Because
they’ll ask the question, are you ready for
this or where are your protocols on this?
So, we see the upper management. They
have to be ready for those things.
And so, they all tie into each other and
they all kind of make each other ensure
that we’re still, you know, open every
day. So, without the, I think a lot of times
without the gaming commission or that
regulatory [oversight], casinos can go
willy nilly, you know?
(W) Like to the south.
(K) Yeah. And it’s good that we have
that. That oversight. It makes it run
smoothly. Because you know you can’t
just go from A,B, C and D and forget
everything else in the middle and go right
to [the next] You have to do the steps as
they’re written and I think that makes our
casino strong.
(W) Oh, definitely, yeah.
(K) We have good gaming commission
protocols and they’re, know how they
control what we do and, so we always try
to um keep that in mind, so.
(W) Yeah, the establishment that was
required under the IGRA. Of course, the
tribe had really not any kind of actual experience in gaming. You know, a handful
of individuals had some kind of exposure,
but the tribe in general, and definitely the
leadership, they knew almost nothing.
And to that point, it’s not against them in
any way. They had to learn, and they had
to learn quickly. And I think a lot of them
did because of the regulatory portion of
that.
I’m not sure if he was the first, but he
was definitely involved in the beginning
of it, Victor Bird was part of the Gaming
Commission. Of course, he got elected to
the council and became its treasurer. His
story is definitely dynamic. Underrepresented or you know, not a very well told
story that men like him helped create everything that we’re still standing on today.
And then, of course, you know, there are
other individuals involved. My dad was
the Chair of [the gaming commission] for
many, many years. And we just continued
to move on and all that kind of stuff. So,
there’s a lot of people that did a lot of
good work with almost no experience.
But the intention to make sure that the
tribe was taken care of, and so that’s a lot
of good stuff there.
Early Casino Management
(W) Do you remember who the first
general manager was?
(K) I thought, … um I do not. I
wasn’t… we really didn’t have one. We
had, um the slot manager. Was it Milton?
And then we had Bobby Dunning that
overseen the tables. He was kind of the
[manager] but, you know, I think a lot of
the work was done by GNS or Stewart.
He seemed to be the one that was there
more than the other ones, in my opinion.
And if I remember right, their office
was like straight back from the bar. But
I don’t think we had one in the trailers. I
think it was just GNS and them. Directing
secretaries or, however. They ordered
goods and supplies. So however that
came about.
The first one in the [renovated] casino,
did we have a new [GM] after Bobby
[Dunning] left? We had Kaminski.
(W) Tom? I don’t remember their actual
position, though. I remember Glenn Korn
came in for a while. There was Tom
Florio.
(K) Maybe it was Florio.
(W) Was it? I don’t remember their
positions. I don’t remember what their
titles were.
(K) I remember them there and they
definitely, they were like the head honchos. But I don’t remember if they held
the title or how that all worked.
Early Competition Comes
(K) There was a time in there when it
wasn’t too many years after [opening]
when the… was it did the boat come first
or did or was it the boat action?
(W) The boat was first.
(K) Yeah, yeah. And that was a big
[change] I mean, that’s when we first
kind of seen all the competition coming
in. Because we paved the road over and
everybody seen what could be done and
you know, the rest is history, so.
(W) Yeah, because the Omaha [tribe’s
casino] opened here in August afterwards.
August or September, I think it’s August.
So, there was obviously some time WinnaVegas had, there was months of being
the only game in town and that kind of
stuff. Then maybe it was afterwards the
original boat in Sioux City. But that boat
was so little and tiny and just nothing.
Back then, too, they still had to float on
the water.
(K) So, I think my parents went on a
cruise, you know, I never did myself.
(W) No, neither did I.
(K) I don’t like boats.
Opportunities Passed & Taken
(K) I always felt that we made a mistake when we didn’t put the [first] hotel
right next to the casino. You know, being
up on the interstate it just didn’t serve us
well. I felt if we would have connected
them. I think we would have took a different [direction] We would have been better
served if it was right next to us, connected
to us. It would have been a game changer.
We still did well. We still took a lot on.
We built the hotel, and it was finalized in
16 years to finally get the hotel connected.
(W) They finished after the flood.
(K) They were able to get it open. But
we could have I thought we should have
put it right next to the casino [initially].
That would have been awesome, but it’s
good now, how things are.
(W) Yeah, and it’s iterations. Again, the
transition portions of it. I kind of wish
that at some point in [time] it’s all time
gone, water under the bridge with it or
however, but if there was actually like a
photographic storytelling of it. Because
the trailers were the trailers. There are a
handful of photos out there. You shared
a few of them last year and stuff like that
on your social media. And the people who
remember them. They remember what it
was like, small and cramped but packed
and really exciting. Because no one had
ever seen anything like that unless you
actually went to Vegas or New Jersey or
wherever. Reno, whatever.
And then moving and transitioning. I
remember that I was an employee at that
point and then making the decision to
close and cart it all over. It’s like, do you
remember that? The actual move from the
trailers to the renovated building?
(K) So, it was in winter time?
(W) Yes, it was cold.
(K) The slot machines they had to like
just put them on old fashioned dollies
and drag them over one by one. I mean,
it was a huge effort. All the employees
were there. I can’t think of anyone who
worked that didn’t [show up]. That wasn’t
there at least doing something. Just lifting
and pulling and of course, setting the
machines, the chairs, the stools, all that
kind of stuff, getting them into the new
building. Because I remember, and it’s
one of those things I remember the smell
of the carpet in the new building.
(W) Wow!
(K) Do you… I don’t know if you [remember] the pattern of it? It was kind of
like this fanned out multicolored cards.
(W) Yep.
(K) Shoot, there’s probably some in
our warehouse. You know we don’t throw
anything away. There’s always a little box
of it here or something of that. [gestures]
Oh, God, we still have that? But I mean,
that was then of course.
(W) Do you remember the T shirts?
“Just Moved It.”
(K) No.
(W) Yeah, it was like a Nike symbol
was - just do it. And then we just moved
it! [laughs] That would be so cool. Tom D
[DeCora] said he saved all those shirts.
(K) Simon and Patti?
(W) Yeah.
(K) Don and Vic [Snow] used to have
a lot of old ones. They had all their cool
T shirts and of course the drop crew ones.
The double XL
(W) We re-did that at the Iron Horse
specifically based on that because, I
remember those, and people would wear
them. I like that thing. When we first
started Iron Horse I re-did that design for
us.
And then like you said, there was a lawsuit and all that kind of stuff. I don’t really remember how that got settled, but the
tribe won. We were able to re-utilize the
building, then they started the renovation.
A lot of people don’t remember where
the buffet is, that didn’t exist originally.
The north wall was the north wall. The
restaurant came afterwards. The offices
and then many years after that the bingo
hall was added on to the south side. Then,
of course, all the other renovations that
occurred again, years and years later. So,
if there was a pictorial history that would
have been nice. I don’t think anyone ever
did, though.
(K) No, and I think collectively people
probably have like a few cam pictures,
like just throughout the years of some.
But you couldn’t really take pictures in
the casino anyway. Just because the gaming or surveillance just trying to protect
[the casino]. We lightened up quite a bit
on the casino floor. You can take selfies
and stuff like that.
We actually have people that film their
play, like the poker players. On the video
they have these blogs, and like push this
button here and push, you know, like a
little sequence. I didn’t even know that
existed, but yeah, it’s really a thing. It’s
like, well, as long as you’re putting money in there and pushing buttons, go for it.
More Table Games and Management
(W) I know, right? So, the casino it’s
been through so many different things and
that’s why I was trying to remember, like
some of these early individuals. Because
Tom Florio and Glenn Korn and Glen
Costales become…
(K) I can’t remember Costales. I may
have moved on to law enforcement by
then.
(W) No, you were there. I think you
might have been in surveillance then,
though. Because he was very, very table
oriented. He was actually in the pit with
us. and stuff, so, and he was at the time.
Because I was like... was I 21… not
even? Right in there, though. And he was
a younger guy. I don’t even think he was
30. So, he and the other guys they seemed
old at the time, but they’re probably
younger than me now. But yeah, it’s just
kind of crazy remembering some of these
people.
Because Glenn [Korn], of course, was
basically over the pit and the table games
area and poker and all that kind of stuff.
When the shifts changed and that kind of
stuff, you became the shift manager for
grave. I think the day manager was either
him, and I can’t remember who. Patty
[Nemesio] would get thrown in there
every now and then, but I don’t know if
she actually held the title. And then, Kris
O’Connor. She became the swing shift
manager.
So, what was that guy’s name? He was
on grave with you. Not Lyle [Archer],
but he was… he kind of had like blondish
hair. But he was losing it on top. Oh, what
was his name? Oh, my God, I can’t…
really I can totally see his face. He had
a mustache. Anyway, but because you
guys…
(K) You ask Paul [Hobbs]?
(W) No. You guys became kind of that
first official round of shift managers. I’ll
say it that way. Cause then others came
along. Mamie [Redhorn-Brownrigg] became the day shift manager. Tiffany Snider, she was… she floated between both.
Then, of course, myself and others. But
I, just kind of sometimes try to remember
some of the names of these people.
(K) I remember Patti Nemesio. Jerry…
Jerry uh Cooper. And then we had a Jerry
Fields. He was an old craps guy. He came
in and worked with us. There was another.
Jerry Carter, who was in surveillance,
who brought me in.
When people spend time and tell you
things like this is why we do this. When
we are changing layouts or we’re doing
[something] this is why we do it. Those
are the ones that I remember, like having
an impact on me. So, like telling you
things about gaming or where they got
started and that was really, a few of the
managers that were like that. Kaminsky. I
don’t know if he was the manager, but he
worked with us and tables and he was like
that. Always sharing information and why
we do this. He taught us roulette. Him and
his spouse. His, I think it was his wife,
they came in and specifically taught us
how to deal with that.
The general managers that I worked
under, that really had an impact was Lou
Rehwinkel. [He] was one of… I think he
really came in at a time where we were
transitioning into the bingo hall was being
built. And just really encouraging.
You know, the management [wanted us]
to own it. And he was one of those that
really did that. Throughout the years he
had a big impact on me. I’m still close
with him and Bobby Dunning. They still
call me. Actually, Lou wanted me to go to
Florida and run his… he had three ships.
He wanted me to run their surveillance
and get them started and train them. I
said, I don’t even like the water. He’s like,
you don’t have to go on the water. Just set
it up and train them. It was a great opportunity out of Saint Petersburg [Florida].
But I just couldn’t leave my Aunt Dot.
So, I said just things like that. I remember Heather [Russell] and how there
wasn’t anything that she couldn’t handle.
We started out and remember we used to
have keno? And pull tabs. And Brenda.
Brenda Warnock they just, those ladies…
they could do it all. There’s others. Other
individuals that were there too.
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Nava Jr, Miguel Buchanan
Nava, Abigail Buchanan
Nava, Casey Joy
Nava, Marisela Buchanan
Neff Sr, Gregory Allen
Neff, Alexandria Nichole
Neff, Craig Henry
Neff, James Neal
Neff, Kristin Victoria
Neff, Kylie Grace
Nieman, Autumn Joy
Nieman, Jeremiah George
Olivares, Jose Antonio
Ortiz, Sonya Nannette
Painter III, Joseph Everette
Painter Sr, Matthew Charles
Painter, Amy Belle
Painter, Eli John Ventura
Painter, Les James
Painter, Mary Jeanette
Painter, Nicholas William
Painter, Ronald Monroe
Paiva, Dulcie Marie
Parker, Carmelita Rain
Parker, Christina Darnell
Parker, Hayden Lynelle
Parker, Jennie Louise
Parker, Jewel Larae
Parker, Kyrae Justine
Parker, Melanie Lynn
Parker, Teresa Leanne
Patton Jr, Carl Thomas
Patton, Shari Lynn
Paulsen, Andrea Annette
Paulsen, Anna Annette
Paulsen, Julie Erin
Payer III, Edward
Payer IV, Edward
Payer, Jr., Royce Moses
Payer Jr, William Lee
Payer Sr, Henry Francis
Payer Sr., Royce Moses
Payer, Alfred Wesley
Payer, Barkley Stacey
Payer, Benita Belle
Payer, Cela Janae
Payer, Cynthia Idell
Payer, Damon Lee
Payer, Delicia Jenae
Payer, Denaya Jeresa
Payer, Dorine Lee
Payer, Drake Benjamin
Payer, Dylan Bradford
Payer, Jae Dawn
Payer, Jaidan Dey
Payer, Jeremy Edward
Payer, Jerrian Dre
Payer, Kateri Terice
Payer, Lawrence Allen
Pearson, Brenda Snowden
Payer, Sharon Rose Bassette
Perales, Gabriela Ariadne
Picotte Jr., Marcel Antoine
Picotte, Ian Bernard
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2025 ELIGIBLE VOTERS LIST
DRAFT
Picotte, Jordell Lamont
Saunsoci, Elena White Plume
St. Cyr, William John
Whitebear-Frenchman, Terrance James
Picotte, Lincoln Wayne
Scott II, Sandy McIntosh
Stealer, Jessica Jean
Whitebeaver Jr., Roger Alan
Picotte, Lucas Ryan
Scott, Aaron Whitebeaver
Stealer, Norma Jean
Whitebeaver Sr., Roger Alan
Picotte, Malena Enjoli
Scott, Austin Van
Stealer, Rona Doreen
Whitebeaver, Deonna Marie
Picotte, Marcel Antoine
Scott, Cristian Van
Suarez, Ione Irene
Whitebeaver, Edward Francis
Picotte, Marissa Marie
Scott, Jalen John Issac Wayne
Suarez, Logan James
Whitebeaver, Stephani Laura
Picotte, Michelle Katherine
Scott, Karen Ann
Suarez, Ricky Lee
Whitener, Joseph Leon
Picotte, Tara Charonne
Scott, Kee Lynn
Tebo III, Samuel William
Whitetwin, Julia Erin
Picotte, Winona Agnes
Scott, Margaret Rochan
Tebo Jr., Kevin Lamont
Whitetwin, Whisper Jolyn
Picotte-Hargreaves, Debra Susan
Scott, Marlon Michael
Tebo Sr., Kevin Lamont
Whitewater Jr, Donald Alan
Picotte-Hargreaves, Heron Moonlight
Scott, Maria Jacqueline
Tebo, Cherie Janelle
Whitewater, Amelia Marie
Picotte-Hargreaves, Leagsaidh Saoghalta
Scott, Maurice
Tebo, Kathleen
Whitewater, Gayla Jalece
Polendo, Victoria Chloe
Scott, Maxemes Jett
Tebo, Randolph Evans
Whitewater, Hannah Marie
Pond, Gerald Jacob
Scott, Micah Steele
Tebo, Rosella
Whitewater, Jerrine Tylah
Pond, Sharon Rose
Scott, Sandy Revson
Thomas Jr, Jeffery Scott
Whitewater, Kenneth Wayne
Porter, Jamiah Keith
Seymour, Shirlene Fawn
Thonas Sr., Michael Milton
Whitewater, Kimberly Joi
Preston, David James
Sharpback, Fran G.
Thomas, Brooke Rose
Whitewater, Latia Rose
Pretends Eagle, Thomas Benjamin
Sharpback, Teresa Ann
Thomas, Deanna Nicole
Whitewater, Lois Leota
Pretendseagle, Ethen Caxshep Wasiga
Sharpback, Wilhelmena Mae
Thomas, Devona Lynn
Whitewater, Luther Steven
Price Sr, James Harold
Sharpback-Lujan, Andreana Jule
Thomas, Heath Jeremy
Whitewater, Marquis Dupri
Price, Jacey Lee
Sharpback-Lujan, Isaikiel Drew
Thomas, Helena Marie
Whitewater, Merle Daniel
Price, Javon Harold Lee
Sheridan Jr., David Norman
Thomas, Jamie Nicole
Whitewater, Monica Marie
Price, Jayla Starr
Sheridan, Amour Infinity
Thomas, Jo Ann Elizabeth
Whitewater, Sandra Jean
Price, Jonna Rae
Sheridan, Gloria Marie
Thomas, Kadge Michael
Whitewater, Sheila Marie
Proctor Jr., Bruce James
Sheridan, Lisa Joy
Thomas, Kecia Rose
Whitewater, Tanesha Marie
Pulido, Miguel Angelo
Sheridan, Ramona Marie
Thomas, Kye Francis
Whitewater, Thelma Jane
Purscell, Keely M.
Slowman, He-We-zeka Lansing
Thomas, Marian Lee
Whitewater, Warren Daniel
Quagon, Elijah Jacob
Slowman, Kristia Latrice
Thomas, Mark Isaiah
Whitewing, Lisa Marie
Ramirez, Ricardo David
Slowman, Sherriel Mary
Thomas, Michelle Lee
Whitewing, Solomon George
Rave Jr, Ira George
Smith Jr, John Waukon
Thomas, Scott Everett
Whitewing-Saul, Oliver Lewis
Rave, Aaron Leigh
Smith, Ellie Marie
Thomas, Taryn Jade
Whitewing-Saul, Olivia Marie
Rave, Angelo Miquel Larose
Smith, Emily Lucy
Thomas, Tracy
Wilkie, Trevor Chase
Rave, Anissa Marie
Smith, Francine Andrea
Thomas-Bear, Sunshine Rose
Wingett Jr., David Everett
Rave, Annette Marie
Smith, Francis Michael
Torres, Samantha Jean
Wingett, William Marvin
Rave, Annie Larose
Smith, Gregory James
Vargas Jr., Carlos Delon
Wolfe Jr, Roy Anthony
Rave, Arianna Rae
Smith, Hayley Jade
Vargas, Danae Lynn
Wolfe Jr, Thomas Edward
Rave, Carol Rose
Smith, Isaac Blake
Vargas, Destin Cole
Wolfe, Alan Duane
Rave, Chad Alan
Smith, Jarron Francis
Vargas, Elijah Arian
Wolfe, Audrey Rose
Rave, Chad Alan
Smith, Johnnie Leroy
Velasco, Viola Marie
Wolfe, Bobbie Jo
Rave, Christopher Steven
Smith, Jonielle Latrice
Vink, Sebrina Mc Gee
Wolfe, Chotch-he-schkotch-ga
Rave, Clarissa Marie
Smith, Kayla Joi
Walker III, Fred
Wolfe, Cyle Louis Ward
Rave, Darian Ira
Smith, Kobe Ray
Walker Jr, Emmett Earl
Wolfe, Daniel
Rave, Dolores Etta
Smith, Lakeyven Jaymes
Walker Jr, Garrette Thomas
Wolfe, Danya Sherise
Rave, Horace Wilson
Smith, Marcella Ann
Walker Jr, Llewelyn Thomas
Wolfe, Ellyson Cecelia
Rave, John Joseph
Smith, Michele Regina
Walker, Adonis Jare
Wolfe, Henrietta Ann
Rave, Justina Ashley
Smith, Monica Faye
Walker, Alan Jay
Wolfe, Joseph Wilbur James
Rave, Kierra Emaline
Smith, Nicholas James
Walker, Alexandrea Lee
Wolfe, Kaira Ashley
Rave, Leslie Evans
Smith, Pamela Michelle
Walker, Angie Marie
Wolfe, Kryssa Reeann
Rave, Mariah Aundrea Renae
Smith, Tressa Marie
Walker, Anthony Cole
Wolfe, Lili Liane
Rave, Rebecca Rose
Smith, Tyler Jordan
Walker, April Leigh
Wolfe, Ricky Tomas
Rave, Vanna Jade
Smith, William Andrew
Walker, Barbara Ann
Wolfe, Taryn Mikol
Rave, Xavier Anthony
Snake III, Reuben Melvin
Walker, Brandon Darren
Wolfe, Theodore John
Raymond IV, Charles John
Snake Jr., Stuart Wade
Walker, Byron James
Wolfe, Tyren Lee
Redfeather, Twila Neola Marie
Snake, Abigail Elizabeth
Walker, Christie Veronica
Wolfleader, Vincent James
Redhorn Sr., Ivan Bradley
Snake, Edward Anthony
Walker, Darren Le Roy
Yellow Thunder, Tia Raylene
Redhorn Sr., Ryan Scott
Snake, Lavonne Theresa
Walker, Dawnika Joelle
Young, Dennis Lawrence
Redhorn Sr., Skyler Droy Herrington Andr
Snake, Salena Rebecca
Walker, Denicia Leigh
Zach, Iktomiwanagi
Redhorn, Bethani Nicole
Snake, Sarah Elizabeth
Walker, Dontae Lee
Zagurski, Daelyn Joy
Redhorn, Cheri Elizabeth
Snake-Bumann, Maxine Amelia
Walker, Gaylene Jan
Zagurski, Dana Lynn
Redhorn, David Joseph
Snake-Bumann, Virginia Irene
Walker, Gregory Thomas
Zagurski, Derrell James
Redhorn, Deidre Jacqueline
Snow Jr., Timothy James
Walker, Jacie Mae
Redhorn, Diane Lee
Snow, Caprice Vonn
Walker, Jacob Thomas Cain
Redhorn, Ivan August Lee
Snow, Carmen Ilea
Walker, Jessa Marie
APPENDIX:
Redhorn, James Gene
Snow, Carol Ann
Walker, Jordan Thomas Quinn
Eligible Voters who will turn 18 years of age
Redhorn, Joseph Dredyn
Snow, Farrar Patrick
Walker, Kaileah Lynn
between the Primary (Sept 6th) and
Redhorn, Madisyn Joe
Snow, James Charles
Walker, Kenneth James
Regular (Oct 4th) Election
Redhorn, Mary E
Snow, Julia Veronica
Walker, Mariah Marie
Redhorn, Morgyn Jae
Snow, Kellie Renee
Walker, Marilyn Elaine
Aldrich, Dawnissa Marie
Redhorn, Nicole Rochelle
Snow, Linda Lou
Walker, Maxwell David
Bass Jr., Jason Allan
Redhorn, Robert Joseph
Snow, Morningstar Lanay
Walker, Michell Marie
Bassette, Tylee Ray
Redhorn, Robin Kay
Snow, Natasha Nicole
Walker, Nathan Joseph
Bassette, Zayne Nicholas
Redhorn, Roulon Scott
Snow, Rodney Louis
Walker, Olivia Ann
Decora Jr., Eugene Ray
Redhorn, Ryanna Shy
Snow, Sheila K
Walker, Richard Thomas
DeCora, Jenica Leigh
Redhorn, Ryan Scott
Snow, Thomas James
Walker, Skyla Marie
Dolezal, Mimike Tehila
Redhorn, Rylene Shai
Snow, Vinetta Joyce
Walker, Skyler
Earth, Melodine Charrisa
Redhorn, Sandra Jean
Snowball Jr, Peter
Walker, Teala Colleen
Grant, Joseph Deveron
Redhorn, Seferina Marie
Snowball Sr, Peter
Walker, Teala Kay
Ireland, Carrimen Youngthunder
Redhorn, Steven Ihler
Snowball Sr, Thomas Edward
Walker, Todd Benjamin David
Lonewolf, Warrick Jeffrey
Redhorn, Wakiya Rose
Snowball, Crystal Dawn
Walker, Tylan Joseph
Scott, Gia Lavan
Redhorn-Chamberlain, Sharon Rose
Snowball, Duane Joseph
Walker, Zane Fillmore
Smith, Kyler Drew
Redhorn-Endito, Ihler Mark
Snowball, Herschel Miles
Walker-Flanders, Rella Mayme
Snow, Early Lincoln
Redhorn-Shores, Bradley John
Snowball, John Yellowsmoke
Ware Jr, Kent Daniel
Stout, Javon Alan
Regalado, Mia Irene
Snowball, Joseph Craig
Ware, Anthony Daniel
Rice Sr., Gabriel Lee
Snowball, Nathan Charles
Ware, Clarice Danielle
Rice Sr., Nicholas Dean
Snowball, Paul Donald
Ware, Mackenzie Marie Lynn
Rice, Amarae Marie
Snowball, Raymond Mitchell
Warner, Agnes Mary
Rice, Chanteskuya
Snowball, Samuel Shane
Warner, Esther Beatrice
Rice, Henry Mel
Snowball-Carley, Brenda Carol
Warner, Iyana Karen
Rice, Jeanette Marie
Snowball-Carley, Ilia Xavier
Warner, Levi William
Rice, Katherine Marie
Snyder Jr., Christopher John
Warner, Martha Yvonne
Rice, Maxine Jeanette
Snyder, Darwin Lee
Warner, Moses Albert
Rice, Melvin Joseph
Snyder, Keisha Lee
Warner, Roland Monroe
Ricehill, Tiara Leigh
Snyder, Teisha Lee
Warner, Tiffani Joye
Riffey, Denise Ann
Solomon, Cora Nicolasa
Warner, Yvette Michelle
Rios Jr., Rosalio Felipe
Solomon, Trina Willow
White Eagle, Cristoff Orville Lee Louis
Roberts, Christian James
Spears, Christa Leigh
White Eagle, Cristoffer Wade
Roberts, Elyas Payne
Spears, Danian James
White Eyes, Keith Mykel
Roberts, Tania Leigh
Spears, Devin Marshall
White Twin, Bernadette Jo
Robinson Jr, Jamison Natchez
Spevak, Alaina Judith
White, Allina Yvonne
Robles, Adain Michael
Springer Jr, Charles Joseph
White, Brennon Blake
Robles, Antonio Rey
Springer, Christina Marie
White, Crystal Faith
Rodriguez, Angelina Paula
Springer, Cota Jay
White, Elizabeth June
Rogers, Tonia Nicole
Springer, Marcella Rose
White, Evan Lee
Rogue, Anna M
St. Cyr, Anthony Glenn
White, Frank Gilbert
Romero, Tyresha Lynelle
St. Cyr, Benjamin Louis
White, Maya Tasina
Rosales-Blackfish, Jorge Manuel
St. Cyr, Ebony Danielle
White, Michelle Matilda
Ross, Crystal Roberta
St. Cyr, Gentry Lee
White, Ramona Krystal
Ross, Trisha Leontina
St. Cyr, Isaiah William Jarrod
Whitebear Jr, Roger Wade
Russell, David Lee
St. Cyr, John Raymond
Whitebear Sr., Roger Wade
Russell, Esther
St. Cyr, Kyle Christian
Whitebear, Alicia Charlotte
Saldana, Anna Maria
St. Cyr, Lewis Cass
Whitebear, Kaylynn Renae
Saldana, Eraine Marie
St. Cyr, Qui Qui Renee
Whitebear, Kyliah Ranelle
Sanchez, Leopoldo Glenn
St. Cyr, Robert Francis
Whitebear, Ronald Ray
Saturday, May 10, 2025 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 11
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WCHS Welcomes Baby Girl “Neo Naylee”
By:Erin McElroy, WCHS Communications Manager
Winnebago, NE – On April 15, Winnebago
Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS)
held a special baby shower to welcome its newest
team member, a high-tech baby mannequin from
the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). This
event introduced staff to new NRP equipment
and provided Twelve Clans Unity Hospital’s
Emergency Room and Inpatient nurses with
hands-on neonatal emergency response training.
WCHS does not offer labor and delivery
services. The majority of WCHS’s patients
deliver their babies at UnityPoint St Luke’s in
Sioux City where the same specialists who host
WCHS’s Family Medicine Specialty appointments can assist with the delivery. The NRP
mannequin ensures that nurses are prepared to
effectively respond, care for, and treat newborns
in an emergency. During the training ‘baby
shower’, WCHS staff learned how to properly
tend to an infant using the new mannequin and
equipment. As part of this “Baby Shower” cele-
bration, nurses participated in a drawing to name
the baby mannequin. The winning name, “Neo
Naylee,” symbolizes the hospital’s commitment
to readiness and compassionate care in all
situations.
“This baby shower brought energy and engagement to a vital training session,” said Sheryl
Steuk, WCHS Nurse Educator. “Our goal is to
ensure our nurses are confident and prepared for
any emergency that may arise, and Neo Naylee
will be an important part of that mission.”
The neonatal resuscitation training is one of
many continuing education opportunities provided at WCHS throughout the year. At WCHS,
staff members regularly participate in training
programs such as MOAB (Management of
Aggressive Behavior) classes, fire extinguishers,
NRP, and so much more. These consistent classes
help maintain a safe and skilled environment for
both patients and employees of WCHS.
WCHS remains committed to delivering
high-quality care by investing in its people, its
training, and its community.
Next WIN News Deadline:
May 20th, 2025
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