June 2015 - Lower Sioux Community

VOLUME 15, ISSUE 6
JUNE 2015
Pow-wow Ground Blessing Ceremony
COUNCIL
Wednesday, June 10 at 1:00pm
Denny Prescott
President
Robert L. Larsen
Vice President
Miss Lower Sioux Royalty Contest
Gary Prescott
Secretary
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Earl Pendleton
Treasurer
After the Ground Blessing at the Pow-Wow Grounds
5-18 years old
Justice Wabasha
Assistant Secretary/
Treasurer
38th Annual Lower Sioux Wacipi
June 12-14
ADOPTION VOTE
Inside This Issue:
Health
2
Lower Sioux Agency
6
Environment
7
Housing
8
Community News
9
Rec Calendar
11
Community Calendar
12
Adoption applications will be available starting Monday,
June 1st and will close July 31st.
LOWE R S IOUX IND IAN C OM MU NITY
NOMINATIONS
June 30th, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Two Lower Sioux Indian Community Council Seats
Currently held by Denny Prescott and Earl Pendleton
Held at Lower Sioux Indian Community Recreation Center,
Multi-Purpose Room
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Health Department
New Born Insurance
ALL PARENT (S) OF NEW BORN BABIES NEED TO COME INTO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE FIRST 30
DAYS OF BIRTH TO REGISTER FOR HEALTH CARE INSURANCE. IF YOUR NEW BORN IS NOT REGISTERED WITHIN
THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF BIRTH WITH BLUE CROSS AND INDIAN HEALTH, THERE IS NO INSURANCE COVERAGE AND
YOUR NEW BORN WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR INSURANCE UNTIL THE OPEN ENROLLMENT.
Health Correspondence
To all members, please bring into the health department all mail and correspondence you receive from Blue Cross,
Medicare, Clinics, Hospitals and etc. Teri and Chris do not receive any of the correspondence that you do. Some of the
correspondence you receive may be time sensitive requesting additional information for various reasons. Teri and Chris
may not be able to help with insurance matters if these are not completed.
Lower Sioux Health and Human Services Website Announcement
The Lower Sioux Health, Social Services, Recreation and Chemical Dependency Departments have collaborated to develop a new website. The website includes up to date information such as staff contacts, hours, events, policies and the
Elder Nutrition menu. The new Lower Sioux Health and Human Services website also includes information for our upcoming clinic! Please check out your new Health and Human Services website at:
www.lowersiouxhealthandhumanservices.org You may also find the new website by clicking either the Health & Human
Services or Recreation Links under the departments page on the www.lowersioux.com site.
THANK YOU, FROM YOUR CARING HEALTH DEPARTMENT
* Reminder: The Lower Sioux Elder Nutrition Program Van has arrived!
The arrival of the ENP van has now made it possible for Elder’s needing transportation to and from Jackpot Junction to
enjoy their meal with other Elder’s in the Dining room for congregate services!
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The van is also handicap accessible, which will allow room for those Elder’s requiring their wheelchair for transporting.
Please call Gayle McCorkell at: 697-8016 if you would like to be transported to Jackpot Junction dining room for your
meal service.
*The van will be utilized first and foremost for transporting Elder’s to & from Jackpot Junction for their lunch, and for
meal delivery. However, the van may be utilized for local grocery shopping trips, during non-meal service hours. For insurance liability purposes, the van may only be driven by a Lower Sioux Community staff member. The following are the
dates scheduled for Grocery Store trips in May:
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Wednesday, June 3rd pick up from home at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17th pick up from home at 2:00 p.m.
Please call Gwen at: 697-6192 and leave a message to reserve your grocery store trip.
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First come, first serve, maximum of 7 adults.
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Those who wish to reserve transportation to grocery stores must be 18 years of age or older.
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Deadline to reserve your seat must be made by 11:00 a.m. on day of grocery store trip.
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Lower Sioux Elder Nutrition Program Menu: June 1, 2015-June 30, 2015
Unzanipi-“We are Healthy”
Weekly Events
Week 1
Week 2
38th Annual Lower
Sioux Wacipi June
12 –June 14
Week 3
Wisdom Steps Meeting in MPR from
12:00 p.m. - 1:00
p.m. with Diabetes
bingo to follow at
1:00 p.m. Thursday,
June 18th
Monday
Tuesday,
Wednesday
Thursday,
Friday
June 1
June 2
June 3
June 4
June 5
Pot Roast
Parsley Butter Potato
Carrots
Small Wheat Roll
Cantaloupe
Chocolate Pudding
Grilled Chicken
Sandwich
Bun w/Lettuce/
Tomato
Herb Potato Salad
Small Banana
Fudgy Brownie
Baked Lemon Pepper Fish
Pasta Salad w/ Veggies
Fresh Mandarin
Orange
Sugar Free Jell-O
w/ Mandarin Oranges
Spaghetti w/ Meat
Sauce
Garden Salad with
Western dressing
English Muffin
Garlic Bread
Fresh Melon
Meatloaf
Parsley Butter Potatoes
Cooked Green Beans
Whole Wheat Dinner Roll
Chef's Choice Fresh
Fruit
June 8
June 9
June 10
June 11
June 12
Sloppy Joe
Southwest Pasta
Salad
Fresh baby carrots
Chef's Choice Fresh
Fruit
Turkey Pot Pie
Garden Salad w/light
ranch
Apple Crisp
Fish Tacos
Taco Spiced Rice
Greek Yogurt parfait with fresh berries
Elder’s Choice Day!
Club Sandwich
Kettle Chips
Chef’s Choice Dessert
June 16
June 17
June 18
Turkey Vegetable
Wrap
Fresh Melon
Cranberry Oatmeal
Cookie
June 19
Grilled Chicken
Breast/gravy
Wild Rice salad
Whole Wheat Bread
Mandarin Orange
slices
June 15
Cod Delight
Rustic mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Whole Wheat Roll
Chef's Choice Fresh
Fruit
June 22
Hamburger Pattie
Bun w/ Lettuce/
Tomato
Condiments
Baked Beans
Peach & Berry Crisp
June 23
Baked Salmon w/dill
Week 4
*Community Center
and Health offices
closed in observance of Indian
Victory Day June
25th
Rustic mashed Potatoes
Cooked Green beans
Wheat Dinner Roll
Rhubarb Dessert
Garden Salad w/
Ranch dressing
Wheat Roll
Sugar Free Jell-O w/
Mandarin Oranges
Week 5
June 29
June 30
Roasted Turkey
Breast/gravy
Grilled Walleye
Herb Roasted Sweet
Potatoes
Garden Salad w/
Ranch dressing
Wheat Roll
Chef's Choice Fresh
Fruit
Herb Roasted Sweet
Potatoes
Hearty Ham &
White Bean Soup
Mixed Greens w/
vinaigrette
Wheat roll
Clementine
June 24
June 25
Broccoli Cheese
Potato Soup
Garden Salad w/
Vinaigrette
Wheat Dinner Roll
Clementine
Beef Stroganoff
Cooked Green
Beans
Wheat Bread
Blueberry Crisp
Swedish Meatballs
w/ Egg Noodles
Cooked Green Beans
Whole Wheat Roll
Chef's choice fresh
fruit
June 26
Taco Salad:
Lean ground beef
Lettuce, Tomato,
onion , cheese & salsa
in a tortilla bowl
Angel Food w/
Berries & whipped
topping
Chicken Caesar
Salad Wrap
Fresh Grapes
Angel Food w/
Berries & whipped
topping
Menu includes 1% or skim milk, coffee, tea, water. The menu meets the requirements of the National Standards for providing
healthy meals, the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Menu has been evaluated and
approved by: Stacy Hammer, RDN, LD. Menu is subject to change.
* Guest meals are available for $8.50. Guest meal price includes: meal, drink, dessert and gratuity. In order to ensure sufficient food is prepared, please call Gayle McCorkell one day prior at: 697-8016 if you need your meal delivered, or if you will
be dining at Jackpot. Meals will be served from 11:30- 12:00 pm Monday- Friday at Jackpot Junction, with socialization until
1:00 pm. Dining room location will be on the 2nd floor, but will vary. Please turn menu over for information on Vitamin D
deficiency, food sources and what you can do to help maintain your levels of Vitamin D.
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Are you Deficient in Vitamin D?
What does Vitamin D do?
Promotes absorption of calcium and Phosphorus, which in turn regulates how much calcium remains
in the blood.
Helps deposit calcium and phosphorus into bones and teeth, keeping them strong and reducing
fracture risk.
Helps regulate cell growth. Plays a role in immunity.
How can you become deficient?
If you do not consume enough vitamin D from food sources, or absorb enough if sun exposure is
limited.
Symptoms can include: Excessive sweating in your head, and bone and muscle weakness, which can
be subtle.
Your kidneys cannot convert vitamin D to its active form
If you have dark skin, or are over 65 years, you may not get enough vitamin D in your diet or get
enough sunlight for your body to produce it.
What if I consume too much vitamin D?
Vitamin D is stored in your body, therefore too much can be toxic. This can lead to confusion,
problems with heart rhythm, and kidney stones or damage.
Symptoms include poor appetite, weakness, constipation, nausea and weight loss.
Overdose usually comes from dietary supplements, not food. Furthermore, because the body limits
its own vitamin D production, excessive sun exposure won’t result in vitamin D toxicity.
How do I get more Vitamin D?
Since your body can make vitamin D after sunlight, or ultraviolet light you may expose your bare
skin to sun.
By consuming fatty fish such as salmon, tuna. Vitamin D fortified foods, such as: milk, yogurt, cheese,
juices, breakfast cereals, breads, mushrooms, as well as eggs from hens raised on vitamin D
fortified feed, and egg yolks.
If you are concerned about whether you are getting enough vitamin D, talk to your Doctor about
whether a vitamin supplement might benefit you, or your Registered Dietitian, Stacy about your
diet.
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June is Men’s Health Month!
Please come and enjoy Heart Health Bingo
Attention Elders:
Wisdom Steps meeting’s will
be held each month in the
Date: Thursday, June 18th at 1:00 p.m.
Place: Multi purpose room (MPR)
 Nutrition Education for Blood Pressure Reduction
 Bingo and trivia games with prizes for added enjoyment!
 Healthy Snack and recipe’s will be provided!
MPR at 12:00p.m. The meet-
Grocery Store Tours:
ing for this month will be on
Dates: Monday, June 1st at 10 a.m.
Friday, June 19th at 2 p.m.
Place: Meet at the new Health offices; located in the old trading
Steps attendees may have
post/treatment center.
their Elder meal delivered to
 Grocery store tours will teach members how to read food
the MPR at noon. Please call
labels and make healthier choices at the grocery store.
Gayle McCorkell at 697-8016 if  Tours will be held twice per month, or may be scheduled by
calling Stacy to set up an individualized or group tour.
Thursday, June 18th. Wisdom
you would like your meal delivered for the meeting.
Nutrition Services Offered:
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Individual Nutrition counseling for Diabetes, heart health,
hypertension and many other conditions.
If your Physician or primary care provider has referred you to a
Registered Dietitian, please contact Stacy for an
appointment!
Questions or need to set up an appointment? Contact: Stacy Prescott-Hammer, RDN, LD—Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Coordinator
Office phone: 697-6193 or E-mail: stacy.hammer@lowersioux.com
7th Annual
Lower Sioux Indian Community
2K/5K Walk/Run
Saturday, June 13th, 2015
 Participants will meet at the west
START TIME: 9:00
entrance of the Powwow grounds.
Registration: 8:00a.m.—8:45a.m.
Day of event
Participants will receive a free Race
T-shirt while supplies last!
Bottled water and healthy snacks will be
provided post -race!
Sponsored by: Lower Sioux Tobacco Prevention Program, Diabetes Program & Statewide Health Improvement Program
For More Information contact: ● Jesse Kodet at: 697-8614 ● Josh Larsen at: 697-8612 ● Stacy Hammer: 697-6193
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Lower Sioux Agency—Historic Site
Celebrated the 2015 season opening by welcoming the UMN Raptor center on Saturday May 23rd. A BIG Thanks to all
who came to support the program and site!
During the month of May the site hosted numerous group/ school tours for the following: Redwood Falls Reede
Gray-2nd graders, GFW-2nd graders, Mac Cray Elementary-6th graders, JWP (Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton) High
School-9th graders, ROTC Cadets of UMN and American Indian Rights and Research Tour. In addition to site tours,
the staff facilitated cultural activities at Ramsey Park for Heritage Days on May 1st & 2nd, as a part of outreach
programming.
The Historic Site recently planted the 3-sister Dakota garden: corn, beans, squash, as well as pumpkins and sunflowers
planted. Dakota gardening will be re-implemented into site interpretation! Jesse Kodet will also be utilizing garden
space to begin his traditional Dakota tobacco planting. We look forward to a great harvest this fall!
Reminder: The site will be closed for pow-wow weekend.
LSA also has consignment agreements available for: beadwork, dreamcatchers, leatherwork, art, pottery, etc.. if you
are interested in showcasing and selling your work, please contact Cheyanne at (763) 688-4758.
LSA has weekend programs throughout the 2015 summer—if a particular theme interests you, please stop out and
participate!
For the month of May, the Lower Sioux Agency had over 450 visitors!! The summer has just begun. The site is always
looking for volunteers to assist with program set-up and trail maintenance, please contact Grace at 697-6185 for information
Lower Sioux Agency 2015 Weekend Programs
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June 5th-7th: Saturday 2 & 4 pm Lower Sioux Tribal History Program.
Sunday 2pm
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June 12th-14th: SITE CLOSED FOR LOWER SIOUX WACIPI(POW-WOW)
June 19th-21st: Saturday, 2 & 4 pm Dakota Life Program. Sunday 2pm.
June 26th– 28th: Saturday, 2 & 4 pm Plant Identification. Sunday 2pm.
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July 3rd– 5th: Saturday, 2 & 4 pm Little Crow Anniversary. Sunday 2pm
July 10th– 12th: Saturday, 2 & 4pm Dakota Gardening Program. Sunday 2pm
July 17th– 19th: Saturday, 2 & 4 pm Dakota Beading Activities. Sunday 2pm.
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July 24th– 26th: Saturday, 2 & 4 pm Canoeing on the MN River.
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July 31st– Aug. 2nd: Saturday, 2 & 4pm Dakota Migration Program. Sunday 2pm
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Aug. 7th– 9th: Saturday, 2 & 4 pm Lower Sioux Pottery Program. Sunday 2pm.
Aug. 14th– 16th: Saturday, 2 & 4 pm Lacrosse History/ Demonstrations. Sunday 2pm.
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Aug. 21st– 23rd: Saturday, 2 & 4pm U. S Dakota War– Guest Speakers.
Aug. 28th– 30th: Saturday, 2 & 4pm Dakota Garden & Harvest. Sunday 2pm.
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Sept. 4th– 6th: Saturday, 2 & 4 pm Tipi Life Program. Sunday 2pm.
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Sept. 11th– 13th: Saturday, 2 & 4 pm Buffalo Learning Trunk Program. Sunday 2pm
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Sept. 18th– 20th: Saturday, 2 & 4 pm Tobacco Tie Making. Sunday 2pm
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Site Hours: Friday & Saturday 10 am – 5 pm. Sunday Noon- 5 pm. Please
contact Historic site at (507) 697-6321 to confirm weekend programs and site
admission.
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Office of Environment
To eat or not to eat…fish
Fish are a source of low fat protein which is rich in nutrients. Certain studies have shown that eating fish regularly
(such as twice per week) can reduce the chance of death from a heart attack. Eating fish also provides nutrients
such as omega-3 fatty acids which are needed for proper development of the eyes, brain and nervous system in
the fetus and infants. In Minnesota, mercury is the contaminant in fish that causes the most concern. Air pollution is
the major source of mercury that contaminates the fish in Minnesota’s lakes and rivers. About 70 percent of the
mercury in the air is the result of emissions from coal combustion, mining, incineration of mercury-containing products and other human sources. Over time, fish can accumulate relatively high mercury concentrations. That’s why
it’s important to make wise choices about the fish you eat and how often you eat it.
Fish Consumption Guidelines for Women Who Are or May become Pregnant and Children
Under Age 15, Minnesota River
MINNESOTA R.
Above Granite
Falls
Species
Carp
1 meal per
week
1 meal per
month
All sizes
Channel Catfish
Crappie
Below Granite
Falls
Unrestricted
Do not
eat
Contaminants
Mercury
All sizes
Mercury
All sizes
Freshwater Drum
All sizes
Walleye
White Bass
shorter than
16"
All sizes
Bluegill Sunfish
All sizes
Buffalo
Mercury
16" or longer
Mercury
Mercury
Mercury
All sizes
Mercury
Carp
All sizes
Mercury and PCBs
Channel Catfish
All sizes
Mercury and PCBs
Flathead Catfish
shorter than
22"
Freshwater Drum
Quillback
All sizes
All sizes
Sauger
Walleye
White Bass
White Sucker
22" or longer
All sizes
For more information visit the Minnesota Department of Health website
at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/fish/eating/sitespecific.html
Mercury and PCBs
Mercury
Mercury
All sizes
Mercury and PCBs
All sizes
Mercury and PCBs
All sizes
Mercury, PCBs, and
PFOs
Mercury
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Housing
NOTICE--LSIC Housing Authority is now accepting applications for
the following rental units:
1 - 3 bedroom duplex rental units
1 - 4 bedroom duplex rental units
Applicants must meet the following guidelines in order to be eligible:

Yearly income must be below 80% AMI = $59,400 (2012 & 2013 Federal Tax Returns &
1 month of Pay Stubs will be required)
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Complete application packet -$200 processing fee required at time of application
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Applicant must be LSIC member receiving full benefits - Per Capita Assignment is
required for monthly rental payment & damage deposit
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Satisfactory rental history
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Background check required
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Other terms & conditions may apply
Lower Sioux Estates Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Minnesota Housing Commissioner Joined for the Ceremony
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Community News
ELDER’S CONCERT TICKETS
Elder's tickets are available for any member 60+
(2 tickets per member)
Join fellow Lower Sioux Veterans for your
Summer Youth Activity
Reimbursement
appreciation lunch.
When: June 22nd , 12:00 – 1:00
Where: Private dining room in the Dakota
*Instead of Pool Passes*
Restaurant
Why:
Show appreciation for Lower Sioux
Veterans and help ensure they are
receiving all VA related benefits that
they have earned.
**Tribal
Veteran Service Officer Luke Johnson
will be there to discuss any Veteran related
news and answer any questions about your
VA benefits and programs.
$70 Reimbursement per Qualified Family
for any RACC Summer Activity
**Parents must submit a RACC receipt with
child’s name & showing the payment was
made already**
**Reimbursement checks will be issued
once a week**
RECYCLE YOUR CANS
Please remember to only put Aluminum cans in this bin and do
not throw garbage, non-aluminum cans (such as soup or tuna
cans) or plastic bags. It is very important that we only have
Aluminum cans!!!! The metal buyer will dock the amount of
Change will not come if we wait
refund we receive if we have any other items. The other recycle
for some other person
items may go in the large recycle bin in the fenced area. Empty
or some other time.
your bags of cans and a trash can will be provided to throw the
We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.
Lower Sioux Indian Community
Social Service
needs your assistance in finding caring, loving homes.
If you are interested
cans in.
Big Thanks to all of you who have donated Aluminum Cans!
The proceeds from the Aluminum can recycling go to the
Lower Sioux Youth Program.
we would be grateful to assist you.
Please call 507-697-9108.
YOUR EFFORTS TO RECYCLE MAKE A
DIFFERENCE.
~We are the change that we seek~
Quilting Class!
Wednesdays 1-7 Contact:
Ruby– 507-430-3282 or
Pam– 512-658-2387
Dakota Voices
Listen to Dakota Voices on KLGR AM 1490 on the air every
EVENTS
May 24, 2015: Redwood Area Speedway Opens
June 3, 2015: Ramsey Park Jamboree
weekday morning @ 11:15. We speak Dakota, make birthday June 12-14: Lower Sioux Pow-wow
June 19, 2015: Annual Celebrate Redwood Falls Parade
announcements, tell of current events and any upcoming
June 19-20, 2015: City & Country Days Morgan MN
news from Cansayapi Otunwe. Requests can be sent to
rsgeshick@earthlink.net
June 20, 2015: Annual Celebrate Redwood Falls Events
Summer Splash
Redwood Falls Lion 5K Walk
July 3-5: Sisseton Wahpeton Pow-wow
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Where to turn for help and advice with finances.
July 4, 2015: Annual Morton 4th of July Celebration
10am Parade Followed by all day family events
July 8-12, 2015: Redwood County Fair
July 10-12: Treasure Island Pow-wow
Please call Nichole, LSS Financial Counseling.
320-214-5706
July 17-19: Flandreau Santee Sioux Pow-wow
July 24-26: Catfish Derby Days, Franklin MN
July 31-August 2, 2015: Upper Sioux Pow-wow
August 4-6: Farmfest
August 14-16, 2015: Shakopee Pow-wow
September 12, 2015: Scarecrow Event in Morton
September 18-20, 2015 Mankato Pow-wow
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RECREATION
June 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
10:30-12: Tee
Ball [ages 610]
3
4
10:30-12: Tee
Ball
5
6
10:30-12: Tee
Ball
4-6: Lacrosse
8
9
10:30-12: Tee 11-12: Golf
Lessons w/
Ball
Eric Hildreth
[ages 6 &
up—$25 p/
Child—8
lessons]
10
11
10:30-12: Tee 11-12: Golf
Ball
Lessons
4-6: Lacrosse
12
13 2k/5k
Walk/Run
10:30-12: Tee
8am
Register
Ball
9am
4-6: Lacrosse
15
16
10:30-12: Tee 11-12: Golf
Ball
Lessons
4-6: Lacrosse
17
18
10:30-12: Tee 11-12: Golf
Ball
Lessons
4-6: Lacrosse
19
20
10:30-12: Tee
Ball
4-6: Lacrosse
21
22
23
10:30-12: Tee 11-12: Golf
Ball
Lessons
4-6: Lacrosse
24
25
10:30-12: Tee 11-12: Golf
Ball
Lessons
4-6: Lacrosse
26
27
10:30-12: Tee
Ball
4-6: Lacrosse
28
29
30
10:30-12: Tee 11-12: Golf
Ball
Lessons
4-6: Lacrosse
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2015
Lower
Sioux
Wacipi
Powwow
Grounds
Entrance
2015 Lower Sioux Wacipi
FOR SALE:
Pool Table, Air Hockey Table, Foosball
Table, Ping Pong Table
Questions? Call the Rec Department
697-8612
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7
1
10 Grocery Tour
1-3 Outpatient
2
2-4 Adult Care
7 Gambling A
3
11 Elders Mtg.
1-3 Outpatient
1-7 Quilting
8
9
2-4 Adult Care
7 Gambling A
1-3 Outpatient
4
Noon AA
1-3 Outpatient
5
6
10 11 EldersMtg. 11
1 Powwow
Noon AA
Grounds Blessing 1-3 Outpatient
& Royalty Contest Following
1-3 Outpatient
1-4 Food Shelf
1-7 Quilting
4:30 EDUCATION
MTG
12
13
CLOSED AT
NOON
2k/5k
Walk/Run
8am Register
9am
Powwow
Grounds
Entrance
14
15
1-3 Outpatient
16
2-4 Adult Care
7 Gambling A
17
11 Elders Mtg.
1-3 Outpatient
1-7 Quilting
18
12 Noon AA
1-3 Outpatient
1 Heart Health
Bingo
19
2 Grocery Tour
20
21
22
12 VETERANS
LUNCH
1-3 Outpatient
23
2-4 Adult Care
7 Gambling A
24
11 Elders Mtg.
1-3 Outpatient
1-4 Food Shelf
1-7 Quilting
5-7 FREE Kids
Day Event @
Historic Site—
Clay Making
Activity
25
26
27
29
1-3 Outpatient
30
2-4 Adult Care
7 Gambling A
HAPPY
FATHER’S
DAY!
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CLOSED