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FSST 2008 October Newsletter Dr. Charles Eastman Awarded Humanitarian Award from Boston Medical University
Canwapa Ka’Kan Wi ­ October­ The moon when the leaves are shaken off the trees by the cold winds. As you know the Boston University Medical School bestowed its 2008 Humanitarian Award posthumously to Dr. Charles Eastman for his lifetime contribution to the Native American community. After accepting the award on his behalf, grandson Robert Prentiss decided to donate the award back to the Moody Co unty Historical Museum in Flandreau, SD to allow all members of the Santee Sioux Tribe to enjoy it as well. Joan and I agreed to transport the award from Massachusetts to its rightful place out west. Along the way we stopped in Detroit, where Charles is buried, Minneapolis, where he was born, and Mankato, MN where 38 fellow Sio ux tribesmen were executed after the uprising of 1862. In Minneapolis, we attended the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community pow­wow, where Vice Chairman Glynn Crooks joined four generations of Seth Eastman descendants in celebrating this prestiguous award and honoring Charles for his contribution. All the best, Dan and Jo an East man of Massachusetts http://eastmantribaladvisors.com/ 1 FSST 2008 October Newsletter Charles Alexander Eastman, M.D. Class of 1890
Charles Alexander Eastman was a Dakota Sioux Indian also known as Ohiyesa, which means “winner.” He was raised as a traditional Sioux until the age of 15, when his father, whom was presumed dead, returned and took him to live among whites and gave him his English name. He graduated from Dartmouth and Boston University School of Medicine to become one of the first Native Americans to earn a medical degree. He was elected as the class speaker at his graduation. He worked on several tribal reservations and was quickly thrust into the role as eyewitness to the events leading up to and following the Wounded Knee massacre of Sioux Indians in 1890, of which the HBO film Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was based. He was the only doctor available to the victims of the massacre, where hundreds of Sioux were killed and many more wounded. His accomplishments as a distinguished physician, as well as his work among the poor, his writings, and his public service and dedication to Native American causes make him an exceptional humanitarian. He established 32 Native American chapters of the Y.M.C.A. and was one of the original founders of the Boy Scouts of America. He worked ceaselessly to promote the well­ being of American Indian tribes, and had been perhaps the most important force in interpreting for the general public the spiritual depth and greatness of the American Indian tradition. In his later adult life he was the foremost Indian spokesman of his day and his contributions to our understanding of the American Indian philosophy and religion are so significant that he was presented a special medal honoring the most distinguished achievements by an American Indian at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. He worked with government agencies, earning special government appointments from Presidents Roosevelt and Coolidge, while managing to become an accomplished author and lecturer on Native American culture. His life is rather remarkable. His achievements stand on his own, but when considered against the obstacles he faced during his time, as a minority, they are all the more impressive. – Boston University School of Medicine honoring publication, 2008 Dr. Charles A. Eastman Ohiyesa Santee Sioux (1858­1939) Charles Alexander Eastman was born in a buffalo hide tipi near Redwood Falls, Minnesota in the winter of 1858. At birth, he was named Hakadah ­ the pitiful last ­ because he was the last of his three brothers and one sister, and his mother died shortly after his birth. She was the granddaughter of the Sioux chief Cloud Man and the daughter of Stands Sacred and a well­known army officer, Seth Eastman. In his early youth, he received the name Ohiyesa (Oh ee suh) ­ the Winner. Hakadah’s father was named Many Lightnings ­ Tawakanhdeota. He was a full­ blood Sioux and later took the name Jacob Eastman. Since Hakadah’s mother had died, he was raised in the tribe’s homeland of Minnesota by his grandmother. When he was 4, the “Sioux Uprising of 1862” occurred, and he became separated from his father, elder brothers and sister ­ whom the tribe thought had been killed by the whites. Hakadah was taken into exile into Manitoba with the remaining members of his band of Santee Sioux. For the next 11 years, he lived the original nomadic life of his people with his uncle and grandmother. His uncle was a well­ known hunter and warrior and gave Ohiyesa the traditional training of a young hunter, warrior and member of the tribe. Ohiyesa’s knowledge of these skills and spiritual values would later be reflected in his activities and his writings. At 15, Ohiyesa had just entered Indian manhood and was preparing to embark on his first war­path to avenge the reputed death of his father, when his father reappeared. Jacob Eastman had adopted the religion and customs of the whites and had come to take his son back with him. Ohiyesa was taken to a homestead in Flandreau, Dakota Territory where his father and other progressive Indians had moved. The young man was sent to a mission day school, where his first impulse was to run away and return to the natural ways of his people. However, his father prevailed, and Ohiyesa cut his long hair and began to adopt the clothing and ways of white civilization. 2 Despite his unhappiness, Ohiyesa applied himself to his studies in school. Two years later, he walked 150 miles to attend a better school at Santee, Nebraska, where he excelled. He was soon accepted to the preparatory department of Beloit College in Wisconsin. He was now known primarily as Charles Eastman. Charles Eastman spent two years at Beloit before moving on to two other colleges and then to Dartmouth College. He graduated from Dartmouth in 1887. Charles Eastman then enrolled as a medical student at Boston University. He graduated in 1890 with his medical degree and the honor of being the orator of his class. He had spent a total of 17 years in primary, secondary, college and professional education, much less time than is usually required for most students. During his studies in the east, he became acquainted with many prominent people who would later help him further his career. With such help, his first position was as Government Physician for the Sioux at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He was there before, during and after the Ghost Dance rebellion of 1890­1891, and he cared for the wounded Indians after the Massacre at Wounded Knee. Charles Eastman’s wife was a white woman who was also working at the Pine Ridge Reservation, Miss Elaine Goodale of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Shortly after returning from his wedding in the east, Eastman was forced by the corrupt Indian agent to quit his job at the agency in retaliation for his attempt to help the Sioux prove crimes against the agent and his white friends. In 1893, Charles, his wife and their new baby moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he started a medical practice. Soon, however, Charles Eastman accepted a position as field secretary for the International Committee of the YMCA, where he spent the next 3 years traveling throughout the US and Canada visiting many Indian tribes in an attempt to start new YMCAs in those areas. In 1897, Dr. Eastman went to Washington as the legal representative and lobbyist for the Sioux tribe. From 1899 to 1902, he again served as a government physician to the Sioux, this time at Crow Creek Agency in South Dakota. Eastman wrote a total of 11 books during his lifetime, all were successful; some were FSST 2008 October Newsletter Continued...
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Newsletter used in school editions, and many were is a monthly publication by the translated into French, German, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe. Editor: Carol Robertson Assistant: Amber Allen Digital photos, text on diskette or other media is encouraged. Deadline for submission of material is NLT 7th of each month prior to publication! Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Attn: Carol Robertson P.O. Box 283 Flandreau, SD 57028­0283 or Call: 997­3891 carol.robertson@fsst.org NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER: In preparation of this newsletter, every effort has been made to offer the most current, correct, and cl early expressed inf orm at ion po ssibl e. Nevertheless, inadvertent errors in information may occur. 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Danish and Czech languages and have been read all over the world for generations. In 1910, Charles Eastman also became involved with many progressive organizations, attempting to improve the circumstances of various Indian tribes. At one time, he was president of the Society of American Indians, one prominent organization of that type. From 1915 to 1920, the Eastman family created and operated a summer camp for girls, Camp Oahe, at Granite Lake, New Hampshire in attempt to teach Indian ways of life to young girls. Charles Eastman and his wife separated in August 1921, possibly because of opposing views regarding the best future for American Indians. Elaine Goodale Eastman stressed total assimilation of Native Americans into white society, while Eastman favored a type of cultural pluralism in which Indians would interact with white society while retaining their Indian identity, beliefs and customs. Eastman believed that the teachings and spirit of his adopted religion of Christianity and traditional Indian spiritual beliefs were essentially the same, a belief that was controversial to many Christians. In 1928, Eastman purchased land on the north shore of Lake Huron, near Desbarats, Ontario. For the remainder of his life, when he was not traveling and lecturing, he lived there in his primitive cabin in the nature that he loved so dearly. In his last years, he spent only the coldest winter months with his son in Detroit, where he died on January 8, 1939 at the age of eighty. This biography of Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa) was excerpted from the biographical notes at the end of The Essential Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa), ­ World Wisdom, 2007 Books by Charles and Elaine Eastman Indian Boyhood, autobiography; McClure, Philips, 1902 Red Hunters and Animal People, legends; Harper and Brothers, 1904. The Madness of Bald Eagle, legend; 1905 3 Old Indian Days, legends; McClure, 1907. Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Fold Tales Retold (co­author with his wife), legends; Little, Brown, 1909. The Soul of the Indian: An Interpretation; Houghton, 1911. Indian Child Life, nonfiction; Little, Brown, 1913. Indian Scout Talks: A Guide for Scouts and Campfire Girls, nonfiction; Little, Brown, 1914. (re­titled Indian Scout Craft and Lore; Dover Publications) The Indian Today: The Past and Future of the Red American; Doubleday­Page, 1915. From the Deep Woods to Civilization: Chapters in the Au tobiography of an Indian, autobiography; Little, Brown, 1916. Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains; Little, Brown, 1918. Books about Charles A. Eastman Ohiyesa, Charles Eastman, Santee Sioux, author Raymond Wilson, University of Illinois Press, 1983, 1999 reprint available. Essential Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa): Light on the Indian World; World Wisdom, Inc., 2007. Charles Alexander Eastman (Ohiyesa); Marion W. Copeland, Boise State University, 1978. Submitted by: William Beane REMINDER: Deadline for the No­ vember 1st, 2008 Newsletter will be Friday, October 24th. Please have your ar­ ticles and pictures and information in before deadline date. Thanks Carol & Am­ ber FSST 2008 October Newsletter FSST Tribal Offices will be closed on these holidays: New Years Day (January 1st) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January) President’s Day (third Monday in February) Memorial Day (last Monday in May) Native American Day (June 25th) Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (fir st Monday in September) Native American Day (formerly Columbus Day) (October 14th) Veteran’s Day (November 11th) Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) Christmas Day (December 25th) Honoring of the 38 (December 26th) House for Sale House with 2 ½ stall Garage Did You Know…..? 4 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Why are the Capitol Buildings of Montana and South Dakota twins? 802 South Center Street Montana and South Dakota were both admitted to the Union in 1889. Montana designed its capitol first. South Dakota For more information regarding residence: 997­3107 Governor Samuel Elrod, a noted skinflint, or perhaps a practical South For more information regarding funding call: Nathanial Nickey Dakotan, didn’t want to waste good money on design. He paid the Montana at FSST Housing Offices 997­ 2194 for additional information on programs available through the Wells Fargo Native American governor $20 for their plans. Source: South Dakota Magazine, Lending Program.
January/February 2004 Just a reminder to On and Off Reservation Tribal members: Quoted from Section 19­3­2 of Tribal Gaming Ordinance “Qualification for on Reservation Per­Capita Payments” In order to fairly satisfy the needs of Tribal members who contribute to the advancement and self­ determination of the Tribe by residing on the Flandreau Santee Sioux reservation within Moody County, and to provide incentives to members to return to the reservation community to further the advancement to Tribal self­determination and to enhance the reservation community socially, economically and culturally. Quoted from Section 19­3­4: INCARCERATED PERSONS. Any qualified members who is incarcerated in a penal institution or otherwise pursuant to a conviction under any criminal law for more than thirty (30) days shall lose qualified status. However, such member shall regain qualified status upon his/her release from incarceration, provided he/ she thereafter satisfies the definition of physical residence in Moody County Submitted by: Per­Capita Committee 4 FSST 2008 October Newsletter
5 FSST 2008 October Newsletter FSST Economic Department Staff Attend Transportation Planners Conference Carol Robertson and Amber Allen, staff with the FSST Economic Develo pment Department, attended the Tribal Transportation Planners Conference at the Civic Center, Bismarck, ND, September 3­5, 2008. They also attended some of the United Tribes Tribal Leaders Summit. The main reason Carol and Amber attended was to become more familiar with the Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) Programs, part of the Federal­Aid Highway Program and funded from the Highway Trust Funds. This program is jointly administered by the BIA and the Federal Highway Administration. Training and information for Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act­Legacy for Users (SAFETEA­LU) and Public Law 109­59 were also attended by the staff. Carol & Amber also received information and training for funding formula implementation for roads funding, I n d i a n R e s e r v a t i o n Roads Inventory and large land base Tribes IRR P r o g r a m Inventory issues. They also met with the BIA Roads Engineers, Aberdeen Office, to discuss FSST’s long range transportation planning and IRR inventory and YR 2009 projects and remodifications. On September 15 th , Carol and Amber t raveled to t he Transportation Department, Great Plains Regional Office, Aberdeen, SD, to meet with Tom Croymans and Gerry Foel, BIA Roads Engineers to discuss re­modifying a project for 2008 into Year 2009 funding and obligating the funds to a new project for the Pow Wow grounds. Carol and Amber will host a BIA Roads meeting for the east river Tribes in October. The BIA Roads Engineers will go over the new fiscal year budgets and roads planning and funding for 2009. The Engineers will set the dates according to their schedules and notify the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe’s Economic Development staff.­Editor WANTED: Gently used clean clothing winter (all ages) to be donated to the people of the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska (SSTN). The clothing will be disbursed by the Gordon Weston Indian Veterans Lodge during their annual candy drive for the children at Santee in mid December 2008. Donated Warm Winter clothes would be appreciated. Soiled clothing will not be accepted. Schedule of Clothing Pick­up will be posted soon. Thank you.
6 FSST 2008 October Newsletter FSST Community Assistance Fund Use of Tribal Gaming Net Revenues Section 19.5.1 Use of Tribal Gaming Business Net Revenues The Community Assistance Fund will provide supplemental funding for general community assistance and the FSST Execut ive Committee allocates, 4% of net gaming revenues to be paid into a tribal acco unt called t he “Community Assistance Fund” The funds allocated shall be expended exclusively for the following programs: The Executive Committee shall prepare an annual budget in accordance with Section 19.1.3 of this Title for the Community Assistance Fund and allocate funds accordingly to each subcategory described above. The Executive Committee shall meet with all tribal programs set forth above except #7, to consider the budgetary needs of each program, 1. Elderly thirty days prior to t he 2. Education commencement of the fiscal year. 3. Substance Abuse Each program shall provide budget 4. Tribal Member Assistance/ reports for the previous fiscal year Social Services and shall submit budget requests for 5. Pow Wow the new fiscal year with detailed 6. Veterans budget justifications. 7. Other Non­Profit/ Charitable Programs The Executive Committee shall set aside a percentage of funds to make contributions to other non­profit charitable organizations under Number 7. The Executive Committee may show a preference to such charitable contribution requests that benefit tribal members or Native American people generally. The Executive Committee shall set criteria for making disbursements to Tribal members under Sub­Section 5, which shall include limitations on the number of requests an individual can receive annually. (As Added by Resolution 99­26, dated March 22, 1999) Please read the addi­ tional fliers pertain­ ing to the FSST Com­ munity Funds. FSST Housing Authority looking for answers FLANDREAU – The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Housing Authority is looking to survey the tribal community to assess its various housing needs. Janie Zah­White Deer has been hired by the FSST Housing Authority as a Consultant to survey the needs of the tribal community in various areas including repairs, structure rehabilit atio n, demographics, etc., in efforts to develop a funding plan. She will also oversee issues of a shortage of housing as well as overcrowding, among others. Prior to the construction of the tribe’s new elderly complex, no new houses have been built since 1995. There are currently 50 families on the Housing Authority’s waiting list and 75 houses. Applicants on the list are selected for housing through a point system which measures various criteria. Zah­White Deer and the FSST Housing Authority stress that community input is imperative in their efforts. They will issue a survey in the tribe’s upcoming monthly newsletter asking for feedback on housing’s most important needs on a per family basis. Zah­White Deer will also be conducting visits to the 7 Tribal Community on a house to house basis. Surveys will need to be returned to the FSST Housing Authority office by 4 p.m. October 17 by mail at FSST Housing Authority, PO Box 328, Flandreau SD, 57028, or they may be returned in person at 100 Allen Ave in Flandreau. Please read the additional fliers pertaining to the Housing Authority Survey and return after completion to the FSST Housing Au­ thority Offices.
FSST 2008 October Newsletter Marilyn Allen Modeling Debut
Marilyn Allen the daughter of Bruce and Amanda Allen made her runway debut at the All Occasions Bridal Show by the Sioux Falls Empire Bridal Planner at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall, Sioux Falls, SD on September 21 st . Marilyn modeled various beautiful gowns and was very poised and professional as she modeled the gowns on the Runway. Proud Mother Amanda Allen took this opportunity to send Marilyn’s portfolio to various modeling agencies like FORD Models. Congratulations Marilyn on a job well done. Tribal Employees September Birthday’s Tribal Employees having an September Birthday were: Donovan Kills­A­ Hundred­ 10 th , Major Redwing – 14 th , Carol Robertson – 18 th , Harold Rederth – 28 th , Gina Williams – 29 th , Celeste Homomichl ­ ??. Birthday cake was served in the Old Council Chambers, Tribal office of Wednesday, September 17 th , 2008 at 3pm. The Birthday employees were given a chance to spin the “Wheel of Cash”. Donovan Kills­a­Hundred – Major Redwing – $50 Carol Robertson ­ $30 Harold “Buzz” Rederth­$60 Gina Williams ­ $120 Celeste Homomichl­ $60 8 FSST 2008 October Newsletter Ryan Geffre finishes Sanford Health Half Marathon
Ryan Geffre, 21, running across the finish line for the Sanford Health Half Marathon on September 7, 2008, in Sioux Falls. There were 979 runners. Ryan finished in 130th place in 1 hour 40 minutes, and in 10th place for his age group. Ryan is a junior at the University of Sioux Falls. He also has had Type I Diabetes his whole life and controls his blood sugars with an insulin pump, which makes it possible for him to run 10 miles a day. Ryan is the son of Jim & Peggy Geffre of Aberdeen, and Grandson of Don & Kittie Wade of Flandreau. 9 FSST 2008 October Newsletter Eerie Eyeball Cookies Ingredients
· 1­1/2 cups all­purpose flour
· 1/2 cup shortening
· 1 teaspoon baking soda
· 3/4 cup REESE’S Creamy Peanut Butter
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 1/3 cup granulated sugar
· Granulated sugar
· 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
· · 1 egg
About 1 cup vanilla frosting(homemade or ready­ to­ spread)
· 2 tablespoons milk
· · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red and black decorator frosting in tubes
· WHOPPERS Malted Milk Balls Directions 1. Heat oven to 375° F. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture. 2. Shape dough into 1­inch balls. Roll 4. Frost center of cookie with vanilla in granulated sugar; place on frosting to form white portion of eye. Decorate with red and black frostings ungreased cookie sheet. to form outline of eye and bloodshot 3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly markings. Press malted milk ball “iris” browned. Remove from cookie sheet to into center of eye. About 4 dozen cookies.
wire rack. Cool completely. HERSHEY’S Brownie Cemetery Cake Ingredients
· 1 package (about 19 oz.) brownie mix
· 1 can (16 oz.) vanilla ready­to­spread frosting
· 1 tablespoon HERSHEY’S Cocoa
· 4 HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates
· 4 HERSHEY’S HUGS Brand Candies Directions 1. Line 8­inch square baking pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over sides; grease foil. Prepare, bake and cool brownie mix as directed on package. · About 20 chocolate wafer cookies
· 3 to 4 HERSHEY’S COOKIES ‘N’ CREME Candy Bars(1.55 oz. each), divided
· HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Tombstone Chocolates
· HERSHEY’S COOKIES ‘N’ CREAM Tombstone Chocolates KISSES Chocolate. Unwrap COOKIES ‘N’ CREME bars; break into pieces. Press pieces upright and near edge, around outside of brownie to resemble a fence and gate. 2. Invert brownie onto large tray; 4. Crush chocolate wafer cookies; remove foil. Stir frosting and cocoa in spread over top of brownie and along small bowl until well blended. Frost outside edges. Press tombstone sides and top of brownie. chocolates* into brownie. 3. Press unwrapped KISSES Chocolate 5. Use remaining COOKIES ‘N’ CREME upside down in all 4 corners of brownie. pieces to make a path and steps to Place 1 HUGS Candy on top of each cemetery.
10 *If Tombstone candies are not available substitute KIT KAT Candy Bars (snack size). Unwrap bars; holding upright, cut top of each bar at angles on one end to resemble tombstones. Pipe letters “R.I.P.” on flat side of each bar w i t h or a n g e icing. FSST 2008 October Newsletter
Yummy Mummy Cookies
· 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
· 1 cup sugar
· 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
· 2 eggs
· 2­1/2 cups all­purpose flour
· · 1/2 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
· 1/2 teaspoon salt · 1 cup HERSHEY’S Mini Chips Semi­Sweet Chocolate
· 1 to 2 packages (12 oz. each) HERSHEY’S Premium White Chips
· 1 to 2 tablespoons shortening(do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
· Additional HERSHEY’S Mini Chips Semi­Sweet Chocolate Directions 1. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in 1 cup small chocolate chips. Refrigerate dough 20 minutes or until firm enough to handle. 3. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool chip mixture over just the top of cookie slightly; remove from cookie sheet to to coat; place on wax paper. (If mixture wire rack. Cool completely. begins to thicken, return to microwave for a few seconds.) Melt additional 4. Microwave 2 cups (12­oz. pkg.) white chips with shortening, if needed for chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in additional coating. As coating begins microwave­safe pie plate or shallow to set on cookies, use toothpick to bowl at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. score lines in body and on face to If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM resemble mummy . Place two small an additional 15 seconds at a time, chocolate chips on each for eyes. Store, stirring after each heating, until chips covered, in cool dry place. About 30 are melted. cookies. 2. Heat oven to 350 F. For mummy body, roll 1 tablespoon dough into 3­1/2 inch long carrot shape; place on ungreased cookie sheet. For head, roll 1 teaspoon dough, roll into ball the size of a grape; press onto wide end of body. Repeat 5. Place 1 cookie at a time on table knife procedure with remaining dough. or narrow metal spatula. Spoon white Halloween Safety Tips Halloween can be fun for both kids and adults, but there are some basic safety and etiquette tips that need to be followed. This is just my opinion, but I feel that trick­or­treating from door to door at Halloween is for kids. If your child is old enough not to need supervision by an adult or responsible teenager, then the child is probably too old to be trick­ or­treating. Consider having a Halloween party for your older kids while the younger kids go door to door. The following guidelines and tips can help everyone have a good time and reduce the risk of accidents or danger while trick­or­treating at Halloween. 1. Never let your child go door­to­door alone. Always have them be part of a group. Try to keep the groups small though, with a ratio of one adult to every five kids. 2. The golden rule of “stranger danger” is especially important on Halloween. Kids are overly excited and adults with bad intentions can be dressed in a kid­ friendly costume and easily lure a child into a dark area. 3. Have your child wear their costume around the house for a while before the big night so you can make sure that all parts fit properly. Accessories such as swords, capes, hoods could catch on something and cause them to fall or possibly choke. 4. If your child is wearing a mask as part of their costume, make sure they can see properly out of it and that there is plenty of air flow. 5. If the costumes are made out of dark 11 material it’s a good idea to attach some
type of reflective tape to them. This helps you keep up with the kids and helps car see them if they happen to wander into the street. 6. Be sure your child’s Halloween costumes and accessories are made from fire retardant materials. 7. Carry a flashlight so you don’t trip going over rough terrain or fall going up or down steps. Have each child also carry a flashlight so that people driving up and down the streets in cars spot a child should they run out into the street. 8. Feed your kids a good meal before they go trick­or­treating so they aren’t hungry and gorge themselves on candy as they go from house to house. Having a full tummy will also help them not tire as quickly. FSST 2008 October Newsletter THANK YOU ­ FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM From: Maureen Murnan To: Carol.Robertson @ fsst.org Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 1:34 PM Subject: July trip Hi Carol & Amber: I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back in touch, but since we retuned home from South Dakota I have been non stop busy, also I had filed away all my contact details so well that I couldn’t find them until this morning. This is Maureen from the United Kingdom who brought the group to visit in July this year, I just wanted to thank you personally for all the effort you put into making our visit a treasured memory that we will never forget.
Flandreau, you were fantastic, we have all talked so much since getting home, swapping photos, and talking about you guys, we can’t believe how privileged we are to get the opportunity to meet and make friends with you all. You have family in the UK and Switzerland now who are very grateful for all that you gave us.
I am already talking to Daphne Richards about our next trip in 2010, and I hope that we can come and visit with you again, as I want to do the same itinerary starting out from Sioux Falls.
We all fell in love with Sydney Byrd, what a guy, he gave us special memories. In fact we have so many of you in our hearts, we were made to feel at home and after just a few hours it was as if we had known you for years.
Please pass on my gratitude and best wishes to all who worked so hard to make our visit so special. X Maureen As temperatures decrease, hantavirus threat rises in homes and buildings
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Mice and other rodents will move indoors this fall, and as they do, they increase the threat of Hantavirus to people in South Dakota.Russ Daly, a South Dakota Cooperative Extension veterinarian at South Dakota State University, said in South Dakota, deer mice and white­ footed mice are the main carriers of this virus, which can have severe effects on humans. Common house mice normally are not carriers. “Infected mice will shed the virus in body fluids, especially saliva, urine, and feces,” said Daly. “People pick it up by inhaling the virus when these fluids or droppings are suspended in the air, such as when people go into a rodent­ infested building to clean it.” Hantavirus does not affect the mice that carry it, nor does it affect pets or livestock. Humans exposed to it may show symptoms within two weeks of exposure. Signs include many flu­ or West Nile virus­like symptoms, such as fatigue, fever, and muscle aches. “The symptoms can progress to headaches, dizziness, chills, and nausea,” said Daly. “The hantavirus affects the respiratory system, and later symptoms can include coughing and shortness of breath.” Since 1993, physicians and medical workers have reported 13 cases of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in South Dakota. The virus cannot be passed from person to person. Bleach, sunlight, and household disinfectants will stop the virus, which remains viable at room temperature for two to three days, Daly said. “Areas of highest risk are enclosed ones where there are active rodent populations, and the potential for a high concentration of the virus in a small space is possible,” he said. “Homeowners should take steps to seal their homes and control rodents from entering homes, sheds, and outbuildings.” 12 People cleaning sheds and outbuildings should open windows and doors and allow 30 minutes for the space to air out before beginning work inside, Daly said. “Vacuum cleaners and brooms should not be used in an area suspected to contain rodents, since they help the virus become suspended in the air,” said Daly. “Instead use a bleach solution or disinfectant first, then mop or wipe the area with a sponge.” More instructions on cleaning to reduce the possibility of Hantavirus infection can be found at this link: http:// d o h . s d . g o v / D i s e a s e F a c t s / hantavirus.aspx. Or ask for information at your county Extension office. FSST 2008 October Newsletter Flandreau team wins State VFW tournament The Flandreau 12 and under VFW baseball team won the State Tournament held July 18­20 in Brandon. The team defeated four opponents on its way to the title. Game 1 vs. Brandon Flandreau won 6­3 in a game that was 6­0 heading into the 6th and final inning. Flandreau played nearly flawless defensively and received a nice pitching performance from Geno Bursheim and Chase Westley to shut down Brandon. Jace Christiansen scored three runs while going 3­3 to lead the offense. Bursheim also went 3­3. Tim Parsley made an acrobatic catch against the fence to shut down a rally and Flandreau pitchers collected 9 strike outs in the 6 inning game. Game 2 vs. Sioux Falls Diablos Flandreau collected a hard fought well­played victory in game 2 against a talented Sioux Falls team. The final was 2­1. The Diablos jumped out with a run in the first but Flandreau continued to play stellar defense. This combined with some timely hits from Tim Parsley, Dylon Armst rong, and Jace Christiansen were enough to put Flandreau on top. Armstrong had 10 putouts at first to show how the entire infield was active defensively. Game 3 vs. Bon Homme Bon Homme came into the tournament as the defending State Champions. They were also undefeated in the tournament. In the end Flandreau was the only team to beat them as the local team won by the scored of 5­0. The game didn\’t really feel that close Pictured above back row: VFW Representative Deral Duncan, Coach Clay Pavilis, Dave Christiansen, Matt Lacey, State VFW Representative. Team members include standing Tim Parsley, Geno Burshiem, Chase Westley, Dylan Armstrong, Jace Christiansen, Leighton Blum and Michael Nelson. Kneeling: Tate Lacey, Chandler Johnson, Jake Scofield, Alex Pavlis, Trevor Heinemann, Travis Pinnick.
and Bon Homme was absolutely shut down offensively. Alex Bakkedahl pitched the first three innings followed by Jace Christiansen and Chase Westley to preserve the shutout. Multiple fine defensive plays were turned in including two plays at the home in the final inning. Michael Nelson went 3­3 as did Tim Parsley who was a HR short of hitting for the cycle. Champtionship: vs. SF Diablos Sioux Falls played their way back to the championship game beating Madison along the way. In another low scoring well­played game, Flandreau once again came out on top. Geno Bursheim pitched three scoreless innings only allowing one hit and collecting 7 strike outs to start the game. Jace Christiansen and Alex Bakkedahl pitched in relief before yielding to Chase Westley who pitched the team out of a jam in the 6th and final inning. Sioux 13 Falls had the go­ahead run on first when Westley struck out the Diablos hitter to end the game. Trevor Heinemann had the clutch hit of the year in the fourth inning with a bases loaded pinch hit triple. Michael Nelson once again collected two hits in the victory. Westley, Christiansen, Jake Scofield, Leighton Blum and Tim Parsley reached on base hits. Coach Clay Pavlis said, “Overall a great job of team defense as nearly everyone on the team made at least one play for us.” Chandler Johnson, Tate Lacey, and Travis Pinnick all played roles in the team victories,” he added. Source: Moody County Enterprise FSST 2008 October Newsletter
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15 FSST 2008 October Newsletter 1 in 10 Native American deaths alcohol related Rate is three times higher than general population, federal report says The Associated Press updated 12:44 p.m. CT, Thurs., Aug. 28, 2008 WASHINGTON ­ Almost 12 percent of the deaths among Native Americans and Alaska Natives are alcohol­related — more than three times the percentage in the general population, a new federal report says. The report released Thursday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found 11.7 percent of deaths among Native Americans and Alaska Natives between 2001 and 2005 were alcohol­related, compared with 3.3 percent for the U.S. as a whole. Dwayne Jarman, a CDC epidemiologist who works for the Indian Health Service and is one of the study’s authors, said it is the first national survey that measures Native American deaths due to alcohol. It should be a “call to action” for federal, state, local and tribal governments, he said. The researchers obtained their statistics by analyzing death certificates over the four­year period. The two leading causes of alcohol­ related deaths among Indians were traffic accidents and alcoholic liver disease, each of which cause more than a quarter of the 1,514 alcohol­ related deaths over the four­year period. Also listed are homicide (6.6 percent of alcohol­related deaths), suicide (5.2 percent) and injuries in falls (2.2 percent). There may be many more alcohol­ related deaths than the study shows, in part because the CDC analysis did not count deaths related to some diseases for which alcohol is believed to be an important risk factor, such as tuberculosis, pneumonia and colon cancer. The greatest number of tribal alcohol­related deaths — about a third of the total — occurred in the Northern Plains, where reservations are remote and often destitute, the study said. The lowest number of deaths were in Alaska. Jarman said the study did not look at why there may be more deaths in the Plains but said it is consistent with previous studies. “It may be a function of social perceptions of alcohol in that particular region,” he said. The report did not break down the numbers by tribe. 66 percent were younger than 50 The study said more than 68 percent of the Indians whose deaths were attributed to alcohol were men, and 66 percent were people younger than 50 years old. Seven percent were less than 20 years old. The st udy reco mmends “culturally appropriate clinical interventions” to reducing excessive drinking and better integration between tribal health care centers and tribal courts, which often deal with alcohol­ related crimes. 16 Donovan Antelope, a spokesman for the Northern Arapaho Tribe, said alcoholism has been a problem for more than a century with many Indian populations. “It has had a very negative impact on our day­to day life,” he said, adding that the tribe has started promoting alcohol­free events. In general, American Indians suffer much higher death rates of most leading causes than the rest of the country. Besides alcoholism, drug use, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and suicide also are high. © 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be pu bl ishe d, broadcast , rewritten or redistributed. Announcement The “Honoring Veterans” Wacipi held every October at the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds has been re­scheduled to June 12­13, 2009. If you have any questions about the re­scheduled spring Wacipi, call Marilyn Lone Hill, American Indian Services, Sioux Falls, SD, at (605) 334­4060.
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22 Happy 21st Birthday Renae on October 16th!!! FSST 2008 October Newsletter Happy Birthday!!!!
Happy Belated Birthday Aaron!!! Aaron’s 18th Birthday was on Septem­ ber 17th. Love Grandma Konrad (left) turned 19 yrs old on September 19th. Darrin (middle) will turn 20 yrs on Happy Belated Birthday October 28th. Love Grandma Sylvia (right) pictured with her Leah!!!! little brothers Leah celebrated her Happy Belated Birthday birthday on September Love Grandma Jenny!!! Jennifer Fyten celebrated her birthday on October 1st. 25th. Love Mom Love Mom 23 FSST 2008 October Newsletter Happy Belated Birthday Brooki!!! Brooki Celebrated Her Birthday on August 23rd. Happy Belated Birthday Jawan AKA Boo Boo on Sept 21st!!!! You are 7 yrs old & growing up fast. Soon you’ll be driving us around town. Love, Mom, Uncle, your sis & big brother.
Happy Birthday on October 2nd to Sally Allen!!! Happy Belated Birthday to Clifford Allen who celebrated his birthday on August 26th!!! 24 FSST 2008 October Newsletter Happy Birthday!!! Happy Belated Birthday to Gina Williams who celebrated her birthday on September 29th !!! Happy Birthday to my handsome
little “Big” brothers Konrad Roy who
turns 20 on Sept. 19 th & Darren Roy
who turns 19 on October 28th! Sons of
the late Josh Roy & Raone Strutz.
Love Big Sis Sylvia
Happy Belated Birthday to Bradlee Corcoran who turned sweet sixteen on September 29th!!! Happy Birthday Sam Allen!!! Sam will celebrate his birthday on October 7th.
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