FSST Economic Development Staff Attend Transportation Planners Conference
Carol Robertson and Amber Allen, staff with the FSST Economic Development Department, attended the Tribal Transportation Planners Conference at the Civic Center, Bismarck, ND, September 3-5, 2008. They also attended some of the United Tribes Tribal Leaders Summit.
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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.
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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 21st.
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FSST Tribal Employees September Birthday Party
Tribal Employees having an September Birthday were: Donovan Kills-A-Hundred- 10th, Major  Redwing – 14th, Carol Robertson – 18th, Harold Rederth – 28th, Gina Williams – 29th , Celeste Homomichl
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Avery Jones Paints Mural for FSST Wellness Center
Avery Jones, tribal member and artist, has been working on a mural on a wall at the FSST Wellness Center since May of this year. In his spare time, Avery spent a few hours a day or as time allowed and painted a mural.
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Lillian Beane celebrates 97th Birthday
Lillian Beane, a member of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe and the oldest member, celebrated her 97th Birthday August 27, 2008. The Grace Moore Senior Center’s staff Sara DeClerk and Sally Allen decorated the Center with balloons and flowers and ordered a birthday sheet cake for the occasion for all the “Seniors” to enjoy with Lillian at the noon lunch.
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John Bechen - New Job in Oklahoma
John Bechen, GIS/GAP Coordinator for the FSST Natural Resources Department has accepted a new position as Environmental Director for the Cheyenne Arapaho Tribe at Concho, Oklahoma. John will start on September 11th.
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Brittney Stephens completes Indian into Medicine (INMED) Summer Institute Program at the University of North Dakota
Brittney Stephens, 17, daughter of Darryl and Julie Stephens, received an aware for Outstanding Student. She was on of four who were awarded this honor. They were selected for this award because of grades and their attitude and willingness to participate during the 6 week session during the session Brittney earned A’s & B’s. Brittney’s team was awarded third place in the Knowledge Bowl and received a special outing for that.
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Tribal Nations Tax Association Meets at Royal River Casino
The Tribal Nations Tax Association at the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe’s Royal River Casino August 26th & 27th. The Tax Commissioners representing eight Tribes were: Bill Schumacher, Gordon Jones, Sr., Elizabeth Wakeman- Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, John Red Bear, Bernice Iron Eyes, Augustine Davila, Robert Fool Bear Sr., Aleta Martin, Phillip Farrell, Jr., (more...)
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Newly Elected Officials Sworn in
 The 2008 Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal General Election was held on August 2nd. The results were:
Trustee II position: Richard Allen 106 votes, Garrie Kills-a-Hundred (incumbent)-94 votes, with two spoiled votes.
Vice President: Cyndi Weddell and Jason Taylor (incumbent) which ended in a tie of 100 votes for each candidate, with two spoiled ballots
Trustee IV: Tie vote between Sam Allen & Jean Paul Roy. Each candidate received 99 votes with four spoiled ballots.
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FSST candidates 'call it in the air'
FLANDREAU – Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Vice Presidential Candidate Cynthia Allen-Weddell defeated incumbent Jason Taylor and Trustee IV Candidate Samuel Allen beat out Jean Paul Roy for their respective seats August 4 after the August 2 General Election ended in unprecedented deadlocks.
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46th Annual Mdewakanton Traditional Wacipi a Success
 FLANDREAU – As the sun was setting on the horizon and the air began to cool, members of the Gordon Weston Indian Veterans Post marching in unison to the beat of Lakota Tribes’ drum, led the Okawingapi (Grand Entry), which kicked off the 46th Annual Mdewakanton Traditional Wacipi in Flandreau.
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Pink Shawl Project - Tracy Baum - Project Director
 To all of the wonderful people that gave their time, talent, energy and prayers to the Pink Shawl Project and honoring dance held Saturday night, July 19th, at the wacipi.
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Charlene Bell - Kokesh - Nine years Cancer Free!
 Charlene Bell Kokesh is a breast cancer survivor and as of May of 2008, which was her last medical check up, she was found to be cancer free. Charlene has medical check ups every six months and is thankful to be healthy and able to work every day.
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Wellness Center Hosts 13th Healhty Nations Annual Walk/Run
The Staff of the FSST Wellness Center And Diabetes Program hosted and organized the 13th Annual Walk/Run for Saturday, July 18th.
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FSST GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE
August 2, 2008 at the Royal River Casino from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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FSST CANDIDATE FORUM
Wednesday, July 30th
7:00 pm at Eastman Hall.
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Tour group from Europe visits Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
 FLANDREAU – When Daphne Richards-Cook from Rapid City and Maureen Murnan from Essex, United Kingdom (England) met in 2004 at a Wacipi (Powwow) in Lower Brule, South Dakota, little did they realize the significance of that first encounter. (more...)
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