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To the reading tribal members and general public readers: Please accept the following author’s, Hal’s argumentation whomever they hurt and itself and feed tribal members Food is medicine and was explanation for the recently and discourse. Rhetorical offended. the most nutritious food in considered medicine back published article “The Bio- statements were directed After all the hard work the world. There are valuable in the day when we grew Dynamic Farms (Organic) toward government, and and learning on the organic and high impact video and our own food, combined Food Story” submitted by government agencies (food cooperative project and informational website links garden food with lean wild Hal Lingis and Woodrow and drug), corporations seeing the future potential that can be viewed on your meat, other indigenous wild White. After a more thorough (food, pharmaceuticals, and benefi ts for Ho-Chunk own time to get up to speed foods, berries and clean pure refl ection and review on agriculture), the medical tribal members and the Nation on the story behind why water. Food was the biggest submitting this article and and health system, and their as a whole, I wish to pursue growing our own natural medicine and there was hardly the content therein realized lobbying. Some of the correcting this mishap and organic food is so crucial and a need for other medicines at that this article could and did examples or statements used learn from our mistakes. I vital for our future. A return all. Aho! Peace and Good refl ect disrespectfully and toward the above entities will be submitting a cleaned to our indigenous natural Health. negatively on the Education were seen as inappropriate up enhanced version of our organic lifestyle will heal Woodrow G. White, Department and on some and disrespectful and Organic Farm Cooperative whatever ails us; diabetes, Project Manager, Ho-Chunk individual tribal members. crossed the ethical, moral, story because we didn’t heart disease, liver disease, Education Department. The rhetorical comments professional and diplomatic even get to the good stuff cancer, defi cient immune Organic gardener, HCN in the article used undue boundaries of some tribal concerning actual farm systems and obesity. I Organic Farm Cooperative. exaggeration and ventured departments and individual work and organic methods believe in a statement from into disrespectful examples tribal members. I apologize and capabilities to build a one Ho-Chunk elder mentor or displays for effect (shock for these transgressions sustainable bio-dynamic that works with us here in value) for the primary and misunderstandings to system which can pay for the Education Department, To the Editor: The tone of the “Bio- genetic interference, and pieces published. Under the auspices of the (through community gardens, Dynamic Farms (Organic) preserving Ho-Chunk cultural While the scope of the Cultural and Community community events and sharing Food Story” left many of us knowledge of plants as project was large, and Education Division of the the “fruits” of their efforts). taken aback, including some food, medicines, and other certainly too large to continue Education Department, Mr. The work of the Division on the Education staff and uses germane to our well- as it was this past year in White will continue some overall, however, will focus other individuals who have being. The commitment Mr. Education, I continue to of the work of the OGC, on assisting in implementing supported the project, and White and Mr. Hal Lingis support the concepts on which specifi cally the health language and culture into I felt the need to provide a demonstrate towards this this project is based and promotion, growth of healthy all of our Education efforts clarifi cation of the role of project is steadfast, and hope that the work ultimately foods, and preservation of and developing educational the Education Department their belief in the benefi ts achieves the end goals of the our traditional knowledge outreach opportunities regarding the Project and the for our people was evident project in time. Mr. White of native food sources. throughout the Ho-Chunk views expressed in the series. in their ardent expression and Mr. Lingis will likely This information will be Nation. First, I have supported of its importance and continue to work towards incorporated into our overall Woody White and the Organic urgency. It is unfortunate achieving the 501(c)(3) status educational efforts, both Adrienne L. Thunder, Gardening Cooperative that the merits of the Project for the Cooperative and have formally (i.e. curriculum and Executive Director Project for its stated goals of were overshadowed by the it operate as a stand-alone instruction on health, the Ho-Chunk Nation Department promoting health, growing somewhat dark tone and project, and this work will be natural world, and cultural of Education food free of chemical and unrestrained rhetoric in the done on an independent basis. knowledge) and informally FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT HCN Community Health Nursing To the Ho-Chunk People: is proud to sponsor: I have seen so many the state’s tribes for their people working together contribution, our respected Partners in our great nation to meet branches of government, a growing demand for and Ho-Chunk people for services and making great good direction. I will also in Parenting accomplishments with little work with the Nation’s At Three Rivers House resources. I fi nd myself saying Public Relations to utilize too often, “I know your communication technology to cup is full...” but we must ensure access to as much of Wednesday, February 15, 2012 remain focused on serving the the membership we can. 11:30 am- 1 pm membership with our best. Our forward direction will Native American parents and children under 5 years old Thankfully, the spirit of the not be in silence. With the are welcome. Lunch will be served. workforce remains positive latest interest to minimize and happy to assist wherever environmental controls in Jon Greendeer Partners in Parenting (PIP) is a fun way to meet other they can. mining legislation along parents, learn something new, and have lunch on us! A As mentioned a while with the proliferation of state and federal leaders. new topic related to parenting will be presented each back, the budget process has sand mining in our own back To work in this capacity is a begun and spending on the yard, I fi nd a great personal great privilege and not a day month. Executive Branch has been responsibility to continue goes by that I don’t share with This month: Car Seat Safety with Nicole Thunder, scaled back signifi cantly. educating myself and others my little family how happy I Directors are being asked to on legislation that can change am to work with many to help HCN Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention, car seats avail- be as resourceful and creative the type of state we live in keep the Ho-Chunk Nation’s able for Native parents as they can and the Offi ce for generations to come. I government as healthy and as of the President staff has commend and thank those strong as it can be. Thank you Raffl e prizes at each session. prioritized preserving the doing the same. for this great privilege. workforce numbers. While a While mining has been 3rd Wednesday of each month at Three Rivers House In the service of the People, bit early to predict, each day the “hot topic” of the day, PIP has been going successfully for over a year at House brings more, confi dent both we can’t forget issues Mąąšųsga of Wellness. We are now able to bring these workshops priorities are being met. Good like legislation affecting Jon Greendeer job, everyone! healthcare, unemployment, to other areas. Past sessions have included: massage, President of the On March 13, 2012, I will education and housing. These infant massage, aromatherapy, child development, nutri- be delivering the State of the items are forever-etched on Ho-Chunk Nation Tribes Address and there’s the priority list and we must tion, exercise for parents, safety and much more. no doubt it’s a signifi cant continue to work toward RSVPs appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome! opportunity to bring our Big improvement. I continue to Voice to a place where impact reinforce these issues with RSVP with Shawn Nadeau, CHN LaCrosse Ext. 5434 can be made. I will look to every opportunity I get with or 608-797-0426 February 10, 2012 HEALTH PAGE 3 February is National “Bake for Family Fun” Month Submitted by Nicholle Do you have a picky eater? Oman, RD, CD Did you know, a child is more Today, children are likely to try a new food if spending less and less time they had a part in preparing Bugs Bunny Bread with their families and it? Some children are picky 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt more time watching TV, on eaters because they are afraid 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg the computer, or playing of new foods. Helping to video games. Children have prepare and cook healthy 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon cinnamon active imaginations and are food can make your children 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups fi nely grated carrots curious. Help to foster their more interested in trying and 1 2/3 cups whole wheat fl our (Approximately 3 large or 4 small carrots) imagination and curiosity eating those foods. Allow 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup raisins by bringing them into the kids to try ingredients as you kitchen! Baking and cooking are cooking. You can have 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional together allows for bonding, kids taste raw carrots and 1) Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease bottom only of one 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf learning, and exploration. compare them to how they pan. Cooking together not only taste after they are cooked. Or allows for kids to learn how have them try raw tomatoes 2) In large bowl, beat brown sugar, granulated sugar and oil 1 minute, scrape bowl. foods are made, but it is also and compare that to how they Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. an opportunity to teach them taste after being made into a 3) Sift together whole wheat fl our, soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir into bowl where food comes from, tomato sauce or soup. Or grab mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in carrots, raisins and pe- the traditional uses of that a green bean out of the garden cans. food, and how food affects and have them compare the our health. It is also a great taste to one from the grocery 4) Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in way to build confi dence. It store. This “experimenting” center comes out clean. is rewarding for kids to be will not only get them to 5) Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Makes 1 loaf. able to help in the kitchen eat their vegetables, but can Nutritional Analysis: One 1-oz. serving provides 95 calories, 2 g protein, and accomplish tasks on their also open them up to trying 14 g carbohydrates, 4 g fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 1 g dietary fi ber, 10 mg calcium, 79 own. new foods in the future by Eating healthier at a young reducing their fears of the mg potassium and 70 mg sodium. age can set them up for better unknown. Recipe from: http://www.homebaking.org/recipes/bugs_bunny_bread.php health in the future. More Safety is always a high and more meals today are priority when you have being eaten outside of the children in the kitchen. The home, in part because our recipes you make and the younger generations may not tasks you allow them to do Wittenberg Monthly Health Classes know how to cook. Cooking should be age appropriate. noodles may be second nature If you have really young to you, but at some time children, have them help by Anyone is welcome to attend! you had to learn how to turn stirring or mixing ingredients the stove on and off safely, together. As they grow older, All classes are held at 1pm at the TAU which pan to use, how much you can teach them to take on water to fi ll that pan with, the more advanced tasks as they February 28: Take care of your heart! correct portion of noodles are able. To make sure your to cook, and when to put the cooking experience is a safe Kathleen Clemons – Exercise Physiologist, CDE noodles into the water. By one, remember to teach all March 27: Taking care of your feet! - Judy Heubel – RN bringing your children into children about hot surfaces, the kitchen early, you are knives, and small appliances April 24: Eating away from home - Kathy Braaten helping to teach them the and the dangers associated invaluable skill of cooking. with them. May 22: Motivating people to exercise - Kathleen Clemons Homemade meals tend to Spending time together in be lower in fat, sodium, and the kitchen is a great way to June 26: The ABCs of Diabetes - Judy Heubel – RN calories. By teaching your connect as a family, so ban children how to cook healthy the TV, computer, and video July 24: Grilling out / Food safety - Kathy Braaten foods, you may be decreasing games for a night and make their risk of chronic diseases some memories with your August 28: But I just have Pre-Diabetes - Kathleen Clemons such as heart disease, children! Try this recipe to get September 25: Why be immunized? - Judy Heubel diabetes, and obesity in the your cooking hoppin’! future. October 23: Diabetes burnout- - Kathy and Kathleen House of Wellness November 20: Holiday eating - Kathy Braaten Partners in Parenting meets the December 18: Holiday party and games 4th Thursday of each month. 11:30-1PM Lunch is served. Please join us! RSVP appreciated but not necessary. Call 355-1240 or ext. 5607

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We cannot guarantee the publication of submissions meeting these deadlines if the space is not available. No part of this publication may be produced without express written consent from the Editor. Coming soon to Black River Falls! HOCAK WORAK NEWSLETTER EDITOR ...... Tracy Pecore P.O. Box 667 STAFF WRITER ...... Marlon WhiteEagle Black River Falls, WI 54615 STAFF WRITER ...... Sanford LittleEagle Attention: The Next Deadline of the • PHONE: (800) 472-3089 Administrative Assistant ....Anna Reichenbach Hoca\k Worak will be Feb 17th which will be • FAX: (715) 284-7852 published on Feb. 24th. Please contact The Hocak Worak • ONLINE: Enrollment at ext. 1015 if you have a change of is a member of: www.ho-chunknation.com address or would like to be placed on The Native American www.hocakworak.com the mailing list. Journalist Association PAGE 4 HISTORY Hu\u\c wiihiraagni\ra 10, 2012 Part II: We live in two worlds Marlon WhiteEagle and have human values. Staff Writer She talked with lawyers, The following appeared in the Ho Chunk Wazee teachers, clergyman ja chee rla, April 1962, published by the Wisconsin who are great scholars Winnebago Business Committee for its Tribe, Vol. I, and it takes them a No. 1; the very fi rst tribal newsletter, essentially the long time to understand fi rst issue of the Hocak Worak: Indian affairs; it’s hard Mrs. Helen L. Peterson was the speaker at the to understand the legal, Wisconsin Winnebago General Council held on cultural, political, December 9, 1962. She is an enrolled member of sociological, economic the Oglala Tribe. She attended aspects of Indian affairs. State Teachers College, Colorado State College of Education, and the University of Denver. THE HO-CHUNK She has been: Advisor to the PHYSICAL LIFE Delegation to the Second American Indian DOCUMENT Conference in Cuzco, Peru; Director of a Latin The fi rst step was to American Center in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and work on an organizing New Mexico; Director of the Mayor’s Committee document under federal in Human Relations in Denver; Consultant in other law. Support was cities in the fi eld of race relations and minority given to the Tribe by problems; and Executive Director of the National American Indian tribes Congress of American Indians from October 1953 to functioning within the December 1961. National Congress of The Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) was American Indians, passed in 1934 by U.S. President Franklin Delano the American Indian Roosevelt to secure rights of Indian tribes in Chicago Conference, Telegram announcing approval of the Constitution and Bylaws of America related to self governance. Helen L. and friends of the the Wisconsin Winnebago Tribe, 1963. Peterson, as part of her role in the National State of Wisconsin. Congress of American Indians, spoke to the Helen L. Peterson, people and adults—is the perpetuation of the Wisconsin Winnebago at the fi rst General Council Executive Director of the NCAI, advised IRA when language, kinship system, and faith. meeting about the benefi ts of organizing under the fi rst enacted, permitted the acquisition of land in This is the federal base on which the Tribe IRA. Peterson strongly urged the tribal members restricted status for only IRA organizations. She stands. (The amended November 1, 1994, approved present to organize under the IRA even though we counseled that “the tribe’s ability to override actions Constitution of the Ho-Chunk Nation did not have would not benefi t as much or as soon as the tribe of the Secretary of the Interior relating to tribal to be recognized as an initial entrance into the would like. Peterson said, “As we grow older, we assets, the legal guarantee of authority to the tribe federal system but had the freedom to improve on realize that in our whole life time, we can only make through its own constitution. Another advantage the structure of the government by amending the a small contribution (to make things better). Don’t under Section 17, allows the tribe to apply for foundational 1963 Constitution.) expect overnight miracles.” and obtain a federal charter for incorporation” In the call for the fi rst tribal elections, the April Peterson outlined fi ve main benefi ts for tribes [paraphrased]. 1963 Wisconsin Winnebago news-paper states, to organize under the IRA. Tribes will have the The provisional Business Committee began “RESPONSIBLE WINNEBAGO PEOPLE power to act or to override the Secretary of Interior work on organizing under Section 16 of the Indian WILL BE NEEDED ON THE BUSINESS on issues relating to tribal assets. It would stop Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. COMMITTEE, HIGHER EDUCATION IS the allotment of tribal lands; nearly two-thirds of 984). A one-time approval by the Secretary of the NOT A REQUIREMENT BUT HEART FOR all Indian land ownership was lost in the forty- Interior is required for (a) entry into the system of ITS TRIBE IS. IF YOU WANT A GOOD fi ve year period of the Dawes Act. Adopting a preservation of land base, (b) organization of tribal- TRIBAL GOVERNMENT, YOU MUST DE- constitution meant the government has to respect self-government, (3) the elimination of remaining TERMINE WHO IN YOUR AREA, WILL the tribes constitution, and only the tribes can make legal restrictions, and (4) access to federal programs BEST UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS, BE changes to it. Tribes can apply for federal charter designed for the American Indian. To fulfi ll the SYMPATHETIC WITH YOU, BE ABLE of incorporation under Section 17 to benefi t tribally hopes to organize under IRA, the committee, tribe, TO INTERPRET AND SPEAK ON YOUR owned business enterprises. Tribes can receive and individual members set procedures in motion BEHALF TO THE COMMITTEE AND YOUR “ceded, un-entered land” through automatic transfer to fulfi ll federal requirements. The Wisconsin COMMUNITY FOR YOU, BE ABLE TO PLACE of lands to tribes. Winnebago Constitution was based on the identifi ed YOUR WELFARE AHEAD OF PERSONAL Peterson pointed out that since the 1950s Indian needs expressed by the tribal members. ASPIRATIONS, WHO HAS THE ABILITY TO services discontinued or reduced. She described A major obstacle occurred in approval of the MAKE THE RIGHT DECISIONS FOR THE that timeframe as “the pulling of the rug from order to authorize a referendum at the end of the TRIBE…” The fi rst governing body was the under the tribes.” That started the line of thinking more than a two-year effort to organize under Wisconsin Winnebago Business Committee. This to “turn the Indians over to the states” as the federal statute. At that time the Solicitor General governance comes at a high cost of sacrifi ce by Federal government wanted to “get out of the ruled the Wisconsin Winnebago did not qualify tribal members who chose to exercise Winnebago Indian business.” She insisted that if the tribes under IRA for lack of a reservation land base. After beliefs, and not translate it to monetary terms. don’t get their rights, “it’s because they don’t insist, an appeal to the Commissioner, he took action to fi ght, or go after them.” In her studies of Indian obtain reconsideration by the Department. The The offi cers elected and appointed within the Affairs, she felt that ministers, teachers, chambers BIA found a 40-acre homestead without heirs and Wisconsin Winnebago Business Committee’s under of commerce don’t understand Indians and their declared it tribal trust land qualifying them as the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 are given special rights and problems. And that many people having a reservation. The Associate Solicitor under below: in America honestly believe that Uncle Sam takes Philleo Nash, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, then care of all the Indians with a monthly check. declared the Tribe’s legal qualifi cation under IRA. TRIBAL OFFICIALS: DISTRICT REPRESENTED Peterson recommended that tribes get out and The Department of the Interior issued an order educate the general public on the taxes we pay, the on December 3, l962, authorizing an election to Helen Miner Miller, Chairman At Large responsibilities we take on as citizens. permit the qualifi ed voters of the tribe to adopt James A. Smoke, Vice-Chairman La Crosse-Tomah Peterson said, “Every time Indians have given up or reject the proposed -Constitution and Bylaws. Angelo J. La Mere, Member Wittenberg a special relationship with the federal government The Constitution and Bylaws, as approved by Richard Day, Member Wisconsin Dells and gone under the state, they’ve lost ground the Secretary of the Interior was ratifi ed by the and I don’t mean land, but services, benefi ts, and Tribe on January 19, 1963, overwhelmingly Wilbur Blackdeer Black River Falls sovereignty as tribes.” She said state and county favoring adoption of the Constitution and Bylaws Gilbert Lowe Black River Falls governments want what Indians have, and tribes are by a vote of 514 for and 5 against. Subsequently Amos Kingsley Black River Falls not a match for greedy vested interests. Peterson the Constitution and Bylaws of the Wisconsin said when tribes have to go to the state they get Winnebago Tribe was approved by the Secretary on Lorraine S. Winneshiek Wisconsin Dells the short end of the stick. State and counties want March 19, 1963. The January 19, 1963, Constitution Bernadine M. Tallmadge Wisconsin Dells Indian land on tax rolls, but that won’t bring in and Bylaws of the Wisconsin Winnebago Tribe Mary White Eagle Natani At Large revenue compared to what the BIA and federal — the organizational document of the Tribe — Robinson Johnson At Large government spends in some states. Tribes benefi t provided the benefi ts under Section 16 of the Indian Edward G. Littlejohn At Large more from the Federal –Tribal relationship. -Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934. In conclusion, Peterson said to organize (as a This Constitution and Bylaws of the Wisconsin Gloria J. White Thunder, Secretary Non Voting tribal government) to use special group rights and Winnebago Tribe was based on needs of the group Mitchell Whiterabbit, Treasurer Non Voting hang onto, preserve, secure your special heritage. as identifi ed by the tribe. It would serve as its She asked tribal members to learn and understand foundation. The needs for the growing population, We make commitments because we believe in about Indian property rights, cultural differences, the plight of elders and children were cited. The them. From this Constitutional document, our and cultural values. She also asked them to retain tribe targeted areas of concern in health, education, physical needs have been provided by GOD OUR your culture and learn about white man’s language, welfare, housing, land acquisition, and economic FATHER. skills, and ways. Peterson said you’ll be richer with development. It was to be respected and used for --Helen Miner Miller two cultures, or feel inferior; you don’t have to the welfare of the entire tribe and not to be abused quit being Indian to be successful. She describes and/or exploited for individual power, money, Western European culture as competitive with position or reputation. The multi media and the materialistic ways, while Indians are cooperative abundant negative forces impacting our young February 10, 2012 NEWS PAGE 5 Hocaak Language Division donates Nintendo DSi; to Ho-Chunk Nation Children & Family Services Marlon WhiteEagle Service Department Staff Writer Executive Director, and Hocaak Language Division Sara Whiteeagle, Children manager, Richard Mann, & Family Services Offi ce presented ten Nintendo DSi Manager, accepted the XLs with language learning donation on behalf of material cards compatible Children & Family Services. with the units to the Ho- Also on hand for the Chunk Nation’s Children donation presentation was & Family Services. The Christine Yellowthunder, Nintendo units and language Child Protection Supervisor, material will be available for and Robert Mann, Heritage Ho-Chunk Nation children Preservation Department who are in Out of Home Executive Director. Placement. Mann said, “I Yellowthunder said, “Children know a lot of kids need help in out of home placement, (from Children & Family always received language Services), and I know it’s a material. I’m so excited diffi cult task.” Mann hopes for this opportunity.” She language learning on the continued, “The kids are Nintendo will remind the visual learners, and audio children that “you belong to (materials) will help them us, the Ho-Chunk Nation.” learn.” Yellowthunder said the Robert Mann, Executive Director of Heritage Preservation; Elizabeth Haller, Exec- Elizabeth Haller, Social utive Director of Social Services; Sara Whiteeagle, Child & Family Services Divi- sion Coordinator; and Richard Mann, Hocaak Language Division Manager hold the Nintendo DSis and Language card. Nintendo DSi units will be signed out and available for home use only. Richard Mann also announced that Ho-Chunk Distribution will add the Nintendo DSi and Language cards to their product listing once a distribution plan is in place. He said, “the Language Division owns the program to update the language material on the card. We worked with Language Learning material DSi card. Thornton Industries to make the program available.” Mann when he learned about the Chunk Nation Legislature, Elizabeth Haller and Richard Mann as Hocaak Lan- was at the 2010 National opportunity. Mann continued, and the Ho-Chunk Nation guage Division Donates 10 Nintendo DSis to Children Indian Education Association “I want to thank the Heritage President for their support for & Family Services. Conference in San Diego Preservation Directors, Ho- this (Nintendo DSi) project. House of Wellness hosts “Business After Five” event Submitted by Gary Ilminen - RN Ho-Chunk department. The evening included an Nation Health Department excellent meal served on the Mezzanine, Sauk County area business people and facility tours, a visitor’s gift bag, and members of the Baraboo Area Chamber of networking among the visitors. Commerce gathered at the House of Wellness More than 175 guests came to the facility for on January 30; the fi rst such meeting since the the event. completion of the facility’s remodeling. “The event was a great success and it was A special feature of the event was the a real team effort,” Gilbeck said. Cinnamon presentation of a Pendleton blanket and plaque Lonetree also mentioned everything went well to Lenore Sweet in honor of her years of and said, “We had a bigger turnout than what service to the facility. the RSVP’s said we would. A lot of people House of Wellness Fitness Coordinator, were impressed with this facility.” Scott Gilbeck took the lead in facilitating The event was coordinated through the the event and was the host. The event was new House of Wellness Joint Operations a joint effort of staff from administration, Committee and was that committee’s fi rst maintenance, security and the health major project.

House of Wellness Fitness Coordinator, Scott Gilbeck congratulates Lenore Sweet who was honored for 19 House of Wellness Business After Five guests enjoy a healthy meal and socialize years of service in Marketing for the Ho-Chunk Nation on the Mezzanine at the event held on January 30. at the Business After Five events held on January 30. PAGE 6 NEWS Hu\u\c wiihiraagni\ra 10, 2012 Summer internships available at Ho-Chunk Gaming – Wisconsin Dells Submitted by Calvin Whi- Dells, we attribute our only available at Ho-Chunk teEagle success to the outstanding Gaming – Wisconsin Dells. Ho-Chunk Gaming – customer service our staff For more information, please Wisconsin Dells, formerly provides. If you are a contact Ho-Chunk Gaming known as Ho-Chunk Casino, student that is committed to – Wisconsin Dells’ Training Hotel, and Convention Center, providing quality customer and Development Department is proud to offer our Ho- service, learning what it today at (800)746-2486 Chunk college attendees the takes to succeed in the “real ext. 2457 or email calvin. opportunity for a full-time world”, then we have an [email protected] for summer internship! At Ho- internship position for you! more information. Chunk Gaming – Wisconsin All internship positions are

What do you think? Sanford LittleEagle years before we can actually spring an ultimate plan of Rock Wisconsin Dells; sound extracurricular activities. In Staff Writer see any building. Some tribal action that will provide Ho- cool? Yes, they are a known some of the communities The Ho-Chunk Nation and members are on board and Chunks an opportunity to name. But I could’ve sworn our people reside in; there the City of Beloit (Wisconsin) some are opposed. Every time work, manage, and build our the Nation just spent a pretty are still misconceptions have entered into an IGA, our Nation moves towards new site into all it’s expected substantial amount to brand and stereotypes that are Intergovernmental Agreement. expanding our Gaming there to do. Would be nice if all of our gaming facilities barriers for our children and The Nation intends to submit is local opposition and as Housing jumped on that bus Ho-Chunk Gaming. So with discourage them to pursue a Federal Trust Application to a Sovereign Nation we are and created jobs and housing an optimistic yell, I say bring their own goals. Parents don’t the Secretary of the Interior again extending our hand to there in Beloit as well . . . on big business, the Nation give up. Please consider (BIA) and open a Class III those that we live with. The An unconfi rmed rumor could use some pizzazz and your loved ones fi rst, don’t Gaming Facility, the Ho- Ho-Chunk Nation will bring speculates the Nation is still attraction. withdraw them from the Chunk Nation’s long awaited jobs, economic growth and chasing Hard Rock Café. On the home front, team, help them get more fourth site. The application development, and by chance Imagine if old Ho-Chunk many of our Ho-Chunk playing time by stepping process is lengthy, around two our Labor Department will Casino was known as Hard children are involved in out and being active with them. Show an interest in what your child is doing. Booster Clubs and help with the teams’ fundraising. There are so many success stories of student athletes who are tribal members that have Wa-z`o-ki\ Wa-ma-sja-ki\ been successful and are still Strengthening Families Program going places; Emily Decorah and Bronson Koenig just to name a couple. It is defi nitely Who: Parents or Caregivers and their youth ages 10-16 hurtful and stressful to think our kids are riding the bench - Limited to first 10 families that register because they are Indian. It is a perception, as parents we need to talk with those coaches and What: The Strengthening Families Program consists of 7 communicate those thoughts and feelings to the coaches sessions and principals of those - Meals provided schools. Young Ho-Chunks we value you and need you When: Tuesdays (5pm-7:30pm) February 28th – April 10th to keep doing your best and remember Jim Thorpe, , and Joba Chamberlain; - Registration Deadline: February 17, 2012 they made it, so can you. Keep up your hard work. Where: Ho-Chunk Nation Social Services Building When one of our gaming machines in our facility fails and pays out hundreds 808 Red Iron Rd, Black River Falls, WI 54615 of thousands of dollars, no one talks about it. Its Benefits: “hush –hush” and the tribal • Meet other Parents and Children from the community membership never know or hear a thing about it. Some • Help participants build on their strengths in showing love and things do need an amount of setting limits confi dentiality and protection, • Help youth develop skills in handling stress, peer pressure, and but when a mishap like this occurs; every member of the building a positive future Ho-Chunk Nation has a right • Have fun with the family to know. So it never happens again. Certificate & family portrait at the end of program!! • Gene Cloud Jr. has been missing since Wednesday, There is NO COST to attend the program and we have many family January 25, 2012; family and INCENTIVES for attending!! friends are very concerned about his welfare. Please call * Child care and transpotation provided upon request * with any information that To Register: they may have regarding Gene Cloud Jr. Please call his Contact: Ashley Keller, Ho-Chunk Nation Family Services mother, Simone (608)448- (715) 284-2622 ext 5114 [email protected] 8212 or his girlfriend Rochelle Mann (608)567- Sponsored by Ho-Chunk Nation Social Services - Family Services Program 1910. Wishing gene a safe return to his loved ones, and thank you all for assisting the family with prayer and support. February 10, 2012 NEWS PAGE 7 Anntaya Corbesia Competes in Conference Swim Meet Marlon WhiteEagle Freestyle Relay events. Staff Writer Anntaya is the daughter of Joe and Anntaya Corbesia, age 11, is a Jori Corbesia, and the granddaughter Ho-Chunk tribal member living in of Dallas and Mary White. Jori said, Lac Du Flambeau and a member of “Anntaya has been participating in the Lakeland Swim Club. While swim club for three years and has swimming can be a lifesaving skill, it made tremendous progress. Her sister is also an excellent form of exercise Brecie began swimming, and Anntaya such as aerobics. Anntaya qualifi ed just got interested that way. She swims for the Conference Swim Meet which freestyle, breaststroke, butterfl y, was held at the Lunda Center in Black and backstroke and has competed in River Falls on February 5. Out of various races all season long. This twelve regional teams present, she meet is the culmination of her season.” competed in the 100 yard Freestyle, Like many extracurricular 50 yard Backstroke, and 200 yard activities, it takes time, dedication and motivation. Annataya practices four days a week. When she’s not practicing, she’s spending time with family, friends, and keeping her nose in the books. Anntaya is an honorable mention student at Lac du Flambeau Public school and enjoys math. As a 6th grader, she also participates on the Anntaya braids her mom’s hair to pass time until her events come Student Council. up. Anntaya had support from her family, and relatives Rosalie Brownthunder, hard and focus on next season. Her dream is to become a nurse, Glen White, Courtnay Funmaker, Lakeland Swim Club begins the season specifi cally working with babies. As a Zamantha Funmaker. Her conference in early October and goes through early hobby, she would like to attend Aveda results are as follows: 100 Freestyle February, competing in nine regular institute to become a cosmetologist. 1:11:90, landing her in 10th place, 50 season meets, two divisional meets, Jori would like to thank the Education Backstroke 38:71, also in 10th place, and the conference meet. Christine Department’s Pre K-12 program for and the 200 Free Relay team took 5th Garcia, Lakeland Swim Club coach, their assistance with registration fees Anntaya Corbesia, 11, swims at place at 2:13:47. said, “Anntaya dropped time in her and equipment. conference for Lakeland Swim Although the season is over for events and scored points for the team at Keep up the good work Anntaya! Club. Anntaya, she will continue to work the Conference Meet.”

Anntaya on the block during the 100 yard Freestyle event and in Lane 1, during the 100 yard Freestyle event. CHILDRENS TRUST FUND (CTF) TASK FORCE UPDATE • Distribution values and time span before money was gone • Distribution opinion on lump sum vs multiple payouts The Children’s Trust Fund Task Force was created in order to pro- Post Distribution Survey [over 30] tect the assets owned by the Ho-Chunk Nation for the benefi t of the • Identifi cation from parents as to what being Ho-Chunk means Minors and Adult Incompetents. The original purpose of creating the • Distribution opinion on lump sum vs multiple payouts vs deferred CTF task force was because the Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature found payouts it necessary to update the older Minors Trust Agreement in order to • Financial literacy benefi t update the terms and conditions and evaluate current services for • Education component improvement on behalf of the Nation, its members and its families. Everyone within the target group will receive a $20 gift card for Tribal membership will be given a survey that the CTF task force will responding and there will be drawings for gift cards for respons- be distributing in the upcoming month. The survey is being distrib- es received in the other categories. uted to gather valuable feedback on issues regarding the Children’s Trust Fund. WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Three different surveys will be The target group of 18-30 year olds is estimated to be 1,730 mem- distributed focusing on specifi cs age groups: bers, this will be a direct mailing, and the other surveys will be avail- able at the upcoming District meetings. We hope to achieve at least Pre-Distribution Survey [Ages 11-17] 20% in responses overall. • Questions asking on trust planning • Gathering information on taxes preparation, spending & saving Your input is crucial in deciding and developing possible chang- plans es that will benefi t our children and the future of the Ho-Chunk • Gauging fi nancial goals with this money people! Target Group [Ages 18-30] All of your answers and comments will be held strictly confi dential and • Primary goal-to see how trust monies were spent/saved we would like to thank you in advance for your time and willingness to • Tax effect share your thoughts and personal experiences as a tribal member of • Education obtained the Ho-Chunk Nation. PAGE 8 LEGISLATIVE Hu\u\c wiihiraagni\ra 10, 2012

FINANCE COMMITTEE Marquee Project is completed Construction from the Elder A timeline was distributed to the should have recused themself OF THE HO-CHUNK NATION for Wisconsin Dells, Nekoosa, Assistance Fund. Second by Committee from May 2002 to or abstained on the vote for LEGISLATURE Madison, and Black River Falls. Rep. Doug Greengrass. 9 – 0 June 2011. Members of the Law the Eagle Feather Project as it REGULAR MEETING – EXECUTIVE Wittenberg and Tomah are – 1 (Rep. Shelby Visintin) Enforcement Commission were involved an immediate family OFFICES ongoing. It was stated that the MOTION CARRIED. present to provide their support member. BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI marquee signs for the facilities MOTION by Rep. John Holst to of the Law Enforcement Center Wazee Area Wastewater JANUARY 5, 2012 should have had something APPROVE the District 1 Elder Project. The Chief of Police, Treatment Plant Loan & stating they were closed on Request for Catherine Smoke’s Dan Libke, was unable to attend Construction Agreement ~ CALL TO ORDER: The meeting Christmas as some patrons were roof replacement in the amount due to another meeting. The Carol Rollins was called to order by the still going up to the facility. of $6,360 with Bertrang Roofi ng matching amount for the Nation The Wazee Area Waterwater Presiding Offi cer, Rep. Robert Non-Gaming/Other Entities ~ from the Elder Assistance Fund. is $2,072,750. There is a gaming Treatment Plant expansion TwoBears at 10:02 a.m. Casey Osbourne, Troy Swallow, Second by Rep. Andrea Estebo. compact credit provision and it was requested in 2009 by ROLL CALL: Kelly Funmaker 9 – 0 – 1 (Rep. Shelby Visintin) has to be a project that benefi ts the Department of Business Rep. Robert TwoBears, Presiding Retail Division: Casey Osbourne MOTION CARRIED. both the tribe and the State or its to complete a facility plan. Offi cer (P) introduced himself and is MOTION by Rep. John Holst to political subdivisions. There is The current wastewater plant Rep. Patrick RedEagle, Presiding currently overseeing the retail APPROVE the District 3 Elder currently $650,000 that can be is currently at capacity. V.P. Offi cer (P) division temporarily until they Request for Carlos Funmaker’s used for this fi scal year. Notice Blackdeer requested per the V.P. Greg Blackdeer (P) hire someone permanently. The roof replacement in the amount should be provided to the State. Finance Manual that research on Rep. Doug Greengrass (P) last four pages of the business of $3,500 for Ho-Chunk Service A resolution was requested for long term debt to be determined. Rep. Susan Weber (EX) consolidated summary for the and Supply from the Elder the next Legislative session. Ms. Rollins has met with Rep. Andrea Estebo (P) retail and non-gaming were Assistance Fund. Second by Rep. MOTION by Rep. Forrest Treasury six times in the last Rep. Jim Greendeer (EX) reviewed with the Committee. Andrea Estebo. 9 – 0 – 1 (Rep. Whiterabbit to APPROPRIATE year to discuss this loan. Three Rep. John Holst (10:05 a.m.) Last month a new report was Shelby Visintin) MOTION $1,598,795 from the unexpended bids were not conducted due to Rep. Heather Cloud (P) provided to the Committee and CARRIED. funds from last fi scal year the low interest rate of the Clean Rep. Hope Smith (P) the Committee requested this MOTION by Rep. Heather with the contingency that it Water loan. Treasury should be Rep. Shelby Visintin (EX) report for next month. A handout Cloud to APPROVE the gets reimbursed from our state coming back with the research Rep. Greg Littlejohn (P) was distributed showing the District 1 Elder Request for compact fee of $650,000 up data. The infrastructure is needed Rep. Forrest Whiterabbit (P) fuel and cigarette sales from Walter Lewis’ roof replacement until May of this year and and incurring the new debt data DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: December 2010 to November in the amount of $7,555 for the remainder after the May is needed. The project needs Quorum is established. 2011. There was lengthy Bertrang Roofi ng from the Elder compact payment. Second by to be bid out in February. The OPENING PRAYER: Representative discussion on the cigarette tax Assistance Fund. Second by Rep. Rep. Andrea Estebo. 7 – 2 (Rep. interest rate is 2.67%. Payback Forrest Whiterabbit offered a and it was requested to bring John Holst. 10-0-0 MOTION Doug Greengrass, V.P. Greg on the loan would begin in 2014. word of prayer. back fi gures on the impact of the CARRIED. Blackdeer) – 1 (Rep. Heather MOTION by Rep. Greg APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION tax code for the next Legislative MOTION by Rep. Heather Cloud) MOTION CARRIED. Littlejohn to REFER the by Rep. Greg Littlejohn to session. Cloud to APPROVE the District NEW BUSINESS: Wazee Area Wastewater APPROVE the agenda with Distribution Center: Mr. 1 Elder Request for Amos Federal Employment Health Treatment Plant Loan and the addition of NAHASDA Swallow went over the Kingsley’s window replacement Benefi ts Insurance Cost Construction Agreement to the Essentials Conference under Distribution Center monthly in the amount of $3,000 for Gaier Analysis: next Legislative meeting on the CONFERENCE APPROVALS, report verbally with the Construction from the Elder MOTION by Rep. Greg 17th and to have Treasury and General Council Agency budget Committee. The Committee did Assistance Fund. Second by Rep. Littlejohn to TABLE the Federal other necessary departments modifi cation to be addressed fi rst not receive a copy of the report. John Holst. 10-0-0 MOTION Employment Health Benefi ts attend the meeting and to have and adding District 1 request Treasury Report: CARRIED. Cost Analysis to the next Finance the due diligence done for under DISTRICT REQUESTS. November 2011 Financial December 21, 2011 – Items that Committee meeting. Second that meeting. Second by Rep. Second by Rep. Heather Cloud. Report ~ Sandy Gleason needed to be addressed by the by Rep. John Holst. 10-0-0 Forrest Whiterabbit. 9 – 1 (Rep. 9-0-0 MOTION CARRIED. The November 2011 fi nancials Committee were reviewed with MOTION CARRIED. Andrea Estebo) – 0 MOTION MEETING MINUTES: MOTION were reviewed with the the Committee. Eagle Feather Proposal ~ CARRIED. by Rep. Greg Littlejohn to Committee. An update on Ho- MOTION by Rep. Andrea Lawrence Walker Jr. Agenda Amendment: dispense with the reading of the Chunk Surveillance budget will Estebo to APPROVE the The proposal was referred MOTION by Rep. Heather November 29, 2011 Regular be provided at the next meeting. District 2 Elder Request for from the December 20, Cloud to amend the agenda and Finance Committee meeting Tax Code Update: Esther Redhawk for walk-in 2011 Legislative meeting to to address the Native American minutes and the November 30, The tax code amounts were shower unit bid from Halverson the Finance Committee for Church Request next. Second 2011 Special Finance Committee reviewed with the Committee. Plumbing in the amount of consideration. The proposal by Rep. Shelby Visintin. 10-0-0 meeting minutes as they were Rep. Robert TwoBears leaves $2,822 from the Elder Assistance for start- up funding was an MOTION CARRIED. ratifi ed at the December 6, 2011 the room, Presiding Offi cer, Rep. Fund. Second by Rep. Heather estimated amount of $376,428 Legislative meeting. Second Patrick RedEagle presides over Cloud. 10-0-0 MOTION over three years and included Request ~ Rep. Heather Cloud by Rep. Heather Cloud. 8-0-0 the meeting. CARRIED. consultant fees for tribal Three bids were submitted for a MOTION CARRIED. (V.P. Investment Portfolio Reports: MOTION by Rep. Heather members, Lawrence Walker Jr. new furnace and central air unit Greg Blackdeer out of the room) Special Revenue Account Cloud to APPROVE the District and Lot Smith. For this fi scal at the Native American Church NEW BUSINESS: (November) ~ Todd Anderson 1 Elder Request for Harriett year the cost would be $133,335. in Wisconsin Dells. Housing General Council Agency Mr. Anderson reviewed the Funmaker’s roof replacement in MOTION by Rep. Heather gave them a unit but it was too Budget Modifi cation ~ Marvin Income Analysis, Special the amount of $7,844 from the Cloud to REFER the Eagle small. Decorah Sr, Pine Giroux Revenue Account, and Roads Elder Assistance Fund. Second Feather Project to the Offi ce of MOTION by Rep. Heather Some adjustments were made Account portfolio with by Rep. Andrea Estebo. 10-0-0 the President and the Department Cloud to APPROVE the Native to the budget modifi cation the Committee. A report MOTION CARRIED. of Heritage Preservation staff American Church request for correcting the amounts so was requested on the Road MOTION by Rep. Forrest and that they report to the a new furnace and central air the funds moved are not in a Construction Account on the Whiterabbit to APPROVE Administration Committee on unit in the amount of $7,077 negative amount. The General distributions. for 56 hotel rooms for the a monthly basis with the status payable to the vendor, BTU Council Admin Fee amount was RECESS: MOTION by Rep. elders attending the Hoarding and progress of developing and Management, from the charitable changed from $4,766 to $4765 Doug Greengrass to recess for Conference the night before the establishing this repository and contribution line item. Second by and Program Activities from lunch until 12:50 p.m. Second conference estimated at $3,864 Eagle Feather project. Second Rep. John Holst. 9 – 0 – 1 (V.P. $2,188 to $2,087. The budget by Rep. Heather Cloud. 9-0-0 from the Elder Assistance Fund. by Rep. Hope Smith. 5 – 0 – 5 Greg Blackdeer) MOTION modifi cation total was changed MOTION CARRIED. (Rep. Second by Rep. Heather Cloud. (V.P. Greg Blackdeer, Rep. CARRIED. from $115,053 to $114,951. Robert TwoBears out of the 10-0-0 MOTION CARRIED. Doug Greengrass, Rep. John MOTION by Rep. Heather MOTION by Rep. Greg room) Merrill Lynch ~ Dan Staples Holst, Rep. Shelby Visintin, Cloud to have the Native Littlejohn to APPROVE the The meeting recessed at 11:46 Mr. Staples reviewed the Rep. Forrest Whiterabbit) American Church request to be General Council Agency budget a.m. Portfolio Performance on the MOTION CARRIED. done on an emergency basis. modifi cation 1403-12.20.2011- The meeting was called back to Long Term and Grant Account V.P. Blackdeer requested Second by Rep. John Holst. 9 M02 in the amount of $114,951. order at 1:02 p.m. portfolios. The Grant Account clarifi cation on who reports to – 0 – 1 (V.P. Greg Blackdeer) Second by Rep. Andrea Estebo. ROLL CALL: is no longer pledged collateral. Administration Committee, Rep. MOTION CARRIED. 8 – 0 – 0 MOTION CARRIED. Rep. Robert TwoBears, Presiding The Unifi ed Managed Account Cloud stated that it was referred Pow-wow Request, North (V.P. Greg Blackdeer out of the Offi cer (P) (UMA) document was brought to the Offi ce of the President Central WI Eliminator ~ room) Rep. Patrick RedEagle, Presiding for signature. The document and Heritage Preservation falls Lawrence Walker Jr. REPORTS: Offi cer (P) included the hiring of Spectrum under them. The Nation already A request from the North Central Department of Business V.P. Greg Blackdeer (P) but Eagle Asset Management has equipment and staff that Pow-wow Committee was Reports: Rep. Doug Greengrass (P) was not included within the can be utilized and if the item is submitted for consideration. The Class II/III Facility Reports ~ Rep. Susan Weber (EX) agreement. The UMA agreement addressed on a monthly basis it pow-wow to be held March 3, Scott Marecek Rep. Andrea Estebo (P) was approved in January 2011. can then be determined what is 2012 in Wausau, Wisconsin. The The Consolidated Business Rep. Jim Greendeer (EX) Feedback was requested on a needed. requested amount is $25,250. Summary report for the month Rep. John Holst (P) contribution on what they could MOTION by Rep. Doug Majority of the offi cers are tribal of November 2011 was reviewed Rep. Heather Cloud (P) assist the Nation with. In the past Greengrass to DENY the Project members and other tribes are with the Committee. There was Rep. Hope Smith (P) it has been Financial Literacy Eagle Feather proposal request represented. some discussion on the table Rep. Shelby Visintin (1:08 p.m.) that they supported. and to have Traditional Court MOTION by Rep. Hope games at Nekoosa and Black Rep. Greg Littlejohn (P) MOTION by Rep. Greg and Heritage Preservation work Smith to APPROVE the Pow- River Falls as there are concerns Rep. Forrest Whiterabbit (P) Littlejohn to have Rep. Doug together on the Eagle Feather wow Request for the North and with the Off Track Betting, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: Greengrass and Vice President concerns and to re-address Central pow-wow from the the Business Department will Quorum is established. Greg Blackdeer sign the Unifi ed resolution 2-8-11I. Second pow-wow line item. Second check on these items. Tribal Aging Advisory Board ~ Managed Account client by V.P. Greg Blackdeer. 5 – 2 by Rep. John Holst. 3 – 3 (V.P. Class II/III Marketing Report Cindy Anderson agreement to consummate (Rep. Hope Smith, Rep. Greg Greg Blackdeer, Rep. Doug ~ Dave Abangan November 29, 2011 minutes: the agreement for the hiring Littlejohn) – 3 (Rep. Heather Greengrass, Rep. Andrea The Marketing Report for the Items that needed approval were of Spectrum. Second by Rep. Cloud, Rep. Shelby Visintin, Estebo) – 3 (Rep. Heather month of November 2011 was reviewed with the Committee. John Holst. 9 – 0 – 1 (Rep. Rep. Forrest Whiterabbit) Cloud, Rep. Patrick RedEagle, reviewed with the Committee. MOTION by Rep. Andrea Doug Greengrass) MOTION MOTION CARRIED. Rep. Forrest Whiterabbit) TIE Retail and C-Store marketing Estebo to APPROVE the CARRIED. For the Record: Presiding VOTE. THE PRESIDING has a budget and they have met District 2 Elder Request UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Offi cer, Rep. Robert TwoBears OFFICER VOTES NO. with the managers and they will for Chloris Lowe Sr’s roof Law Enforcement Center stated that there is a confl ict of MOTION DEFEATED. (Rep. be coming up with a marketing replacement in the amount Project – ICDBG grant funds ~ interest on the Eagle Feather Shelby Visintin out of the room) strategy for the C-Stores. The of $5,950 from Jacobson Rebecca Mackie Project and the Representative FY 12-13 Budget Schedule: February 10, 2012 LEGISLATIVE / LEGALS PAGE 9 Calendars from January 2012 attend the NAHASDA Essentials Swing Basketball Team from the MOTION by V.P. Greg training scheduled for Monday, to May 2012 had dates reserved Conference so the item does not charitable contribution line item. Blackdeer to APPROVE the January 16, 2012 for any for Special Finance Committee have to be addressed. Second by Rep. Andrea Estebo. 6 District 1 request in the amount legislators interested starting at meetings scheduled for budget DISTRICT REQUESTS: – 1 (Rep. Hope Smith) – 1 (V.P. of $2,560 for the ten jackets for 9 a.m. meetings. There was some District 3 Requests – Four Greg Blackdeer) MOTION the color guard team payable to ADJOURNMENT: MOTION discussion on whether to requests were referred from the CARRIED. (Rep. Doug the vendor from the charitable by Rep. Greg Littlejohn to review at the facilities, review December 20, 2011 Legislative Greengrass, Rep. Shelby Visintin contribution line item. Second adjourn the meeting. Second line by line, etc. Some would meeting to the Finance out of the room) by Rep. John Holst. 4 – 3 (Rep. by Rep. Andrea Estebo. 9-0-0 like to meet in BRF and to Committee. District 1 Request – Manual Andrea Estebo, Heather Cloud, MOTION CARRIED. (Rep. have managers call into the Disabled Tribal Member Carriaga Rep. Hope Smith) – 2 (Rep. Doug Greengrass out of the meeting instead of meeting request for Washer / Dryer: The request was for a color guard Shelby Visintin, Rep. Forrest room) at the facilities using the new Per the Charitable Request team for the Riverside Indian Whiterabbit) MOTION The meeting adjourned at 4:50 technology. Act, household appliances are School. The request was for ten CARRIED. (Rep. Doug p.m. MOTION by V.P. Greg not permissible per the Act. jackets, they have fundraised Greengrass out of the room) Kelley Thundercloud Blackdeer to APPROVE the The request has been referred $700 and the total cost of the Training Announcement: Recording Secretary proposed FY 12-13 Budget to Social Services who will invoice was $3,260. Joseph Eve will be conducting a Schedule. Second by Rep. evaluate the situation and John Holst. 8 – 1 (Rep. possibly assist the tribal member. SUMMONS Andrea Estebo) – 0 MOTION The Committee did not take any (First Publication) CARRIED. (Rep. Doug action on the request. Greengrass out of the room) District 3 Request for Past IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT Agenda Amendment: Medical Bills: State of WI. & Rachael Davis, Petitioner, v. Conrad Roberts, Respondent. MOTION by Rep. Andrea Per the Charitable Request Act, Case : CS 12-05 Estebo to amend the agenda medical bills are not permissible TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Conrad Roberts to add Restricted Special per the Act. The Department of You are hereby informed that you have been named a respondent in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. Revenue line item for Offi ce Health has reviewed the request This legal notice of the Petition to Register & Enforce a Foreign Judgment or Order is now served upon you by of the President under NEW and the individual was on publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be fi led with the Court on or before the twentieth day from BUSINESS. Second by Rep. Contract Health and the amount the date of the second published issuance of this Summons. You may request a hearing within your written response. John Holst. 9-0-0 MOTION allowed was paid at that time. See RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS ORDINANCE, 4 HCC § 2.5. Also, you must send or present a copy CARRIED. (Rep. Doug MOTION by Rep. Heather of your Answer to the opposing party listed above or to their attorney of record. Failure to fi le a timely Answer in the time allowed can affect your right to object to the enforcement of the foreign judgment or order. Id., § 2.6c. Greengrass out of the room) Cloud to REFER the District The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson RECESS: The Committee took 3 request for payment of past County) Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, Black River Falls, WI 54615. The telephone a brief recess from 3:55 p.m. to medical bills to the Department number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. 4:10 p.m. of Health to readdress the request ROLL CALL: for this disabled tribal member. Rep. Robert TwoBears, Presiding Second by Rep. John Holst. 8 – SUMMONS Offi cer (P) 0 – 1 (Rep. Patrick RedEagle) (Second Publication) Rep. Patrick RedEagle, Presiding MOTION CARRIED. (Rep. Offi cer (P) Doug Greengrass out of the IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT V.P. Greg Blackdeer (P) room) Sierra Banuelos, Petitioner, v. Isaiah Funmaker, Respondent. Rep. Doug Greengrass (NP) District 3 Request for Home Case : CS 11-69 Rep. Susan Weber (EX) Repair: TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Isaiah Funmaker Rep. Andrea Estebo (P) Per the Charitable Request You are hereby informed that you have been named a respondent in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. Rep. Jim Greendeer (EX) Act, the request was a personal This legal notice of the Petition to Register & Enforce a Foreign Judgment or Order is now served upon you by Rep. John Holst (P) expense which is not permissible publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be fi led with the Court on or before the twentieth day from Rep. Heather Cloud (P) per the Act. the date of the second published issuance of this Summons. You may request a hearing within your written response. Rep. Hope Smith (P) MOTION by Rep. Hope Smith See RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS ORDINANCE, 4 HCC § 2.5. Also, you must send or present a copy of your Answer to the opposing party listed above or to their attorney of record. Failure to fi le a timely Answer in Rep. Shelby Visintin (P) to APPROVE the District 3 the time allowed can affect your right to object to the enforcement of the foreign judgment or order. Id., § 2.6c. Rep. Greg Littlejohn (P) request for the disabled tribal The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson Rep. Forrest Whiterabbit (P) member, Edward Littlejohn, County) Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, Black River Falls, WI 54615. The telephone DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: assisting with repairs to their number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. Quorum is established. garage payable to the vendor Restricted Special Revenue in the amount of $9,139 from Fund ~ Rhonda Anderson the charitable contribution line The request was from the Offi ce item. MOTION DIES DUE TO SUMMONS of the President to set up a LACK OF A SECOND. (Second Publication) restricted special revenue fund MOTION by Rep. Heather IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT for any new income generated Cloud to TABLE the District State of WI & Maurine Shegonee, Petitioner, v. Jessica L. Cloud, Respondent. at the Lynwood facility not 3 request for the disabled tribal associated with the former wind member for garage repairs Case : CS 11-78 up of the LLC. until criteria and guidelines are TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Jessica L. Cloud You are hereby informed that you have been named a respondent in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. MOTION by Rep. John Holst to established for the disabled. This legal notice of the Petition to Register & Enforce a Foreign Judgment or Order is now served upon you by APPROVE the restricted special Second by Rep. Hope Smith. publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be fi led with the Court on or before the twentieth day from revenue fund in the general fund 6 – 0 – 3 (V.P. Greg Blackdeer, the date of the second published issuance of this Summons. You may request a hearing within your written response. to be set up for the Lynwood Rep. Greg Littlejohn, Rep. See RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS ORDINANCE, 4 HCC § 2.5. Also, you must send or present a copy facility. Second by Rep. Greg Shelby Visintin) MOTION of your Answer to the opposing party listed above or to their attorney of record. Failure to fi le a timely Answer in Littlejohn. 7 – 2 (Rep. Heather CARRIED. (Rep. Doug the time allowed can affect your right to object to the enforcement of the foreign judgment or order. Id., § 2.6c. The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson Cloud, Rep. Hope Smith) – 0 Greengrass out of the room) County) Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, Black River Falls, WI 54615. The telephone MOTION CARRIED. (Rep. District 3 disabled tribal number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. Doug Greengrass out of the member for home repair: room) Tribal member, Susie Decorah, Agenda Amendment: requested funds of $175.00 for MOTION by V.P. Greg displacement when her home SUMMONS Blackdeer to amend the agenda was being repaired. (First Publication) to add a Conference Sponsorship MOTION by Rep. Heather IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT Request. Second by Rep. Cloud to APPROVE the District Tamara Kumm, Petitioner, v. Pierre J. Decorah, Respondent. John Holst. 9-0-0 MOTION 3 disabled tribal member, Susie CARRIED. (Rep. Doug Decorah, request to assist with Case : CG 12-01 Greengrass out of the room) hotel costs of $175 payable to TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Pierre J. Decorah CONFERENCE the vendor from the charitable You are hereby informed that you have been named a respondent in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. SPONSORSHIP ~ Rep. Robert contribution line item. Second This legal notice of the Petition to Register & Enforce a Foreign Judgment or Order is now served upon you by publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be fi led with the Court on or before the twentieth day from TwoBears by Rep. Hope Smith. 2 – 0 – 7 the date of the published issuance of this Summons in . See Ho-Chunk Nation Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules Rep. TwoBears requested a (V.P. Greg Blackdeer, Rep. 5(C)(1)(f), 6(A). You may request a hearing within your written response. Id., Rule 73(A). Also, you must send coffee break sponsorship for the Andrea Estebo, Rep. John or present a copy of your Answer to the opposing party listed above or to their attorney of record. Failure to fi le a upcoming I.H.S. Tribal Budget Holst, Rep. Shelby Visintin, timely Answer in the time allowed can affect your right to object to the enforcement of the foreign judgment or Advisory Committee he is Rep. Greg Littlejohn, Rep. order. Id., Rule 54. attending. The request was for Patrick RedEagle, Rep. Forrest The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson two coffee sessions at $300 each. Whiterabbit) MOTION County) Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, Black River Falls, WI 54615. The telephone number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. MOTION by Rep. John Holst CARRIED. (Rep. Doug to APPROVE the two coffee Greengrass out of the room) break sponsorships for the I.H.S. District 2 Request, Basketball Budget Advisory Committee Team Sponsorship ~ Ethel SUMMONS in the amount of $600 from the Funmaker (First Publication) Charitable Contribution line item The request was to assist a IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT on an expedited basis. MOTION basketball team sponsorship Katavia L. Flynn, Petitioner, v. Michael J. Devan, Respondent. DIES DUE TO LACK OF A that will be traveling across the Case : CS 11-72 SECOND. country with tournaments in CONFERENCE , Kansas City, Fort TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Michael J. Devan APPROVALS: Wayne, Indianapolis, Chicago, You are hereby informed that you have been named a respondent in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. This legal notice of the Petition to Register & Enforce a Foreign Judgment or Order is now served upon you by NAHASDA Essentials: Milwaukee and Las Vegas. Two publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be fi led with the Court on or before the twentieth day from The NAHASDA Essentials tribal members, Bronson Koenig the date of the second published issuance of this Summons. You may request a hearing within your written response. Conference was approved at and Will Decorah, are on the See RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS ORDINANCE, 4 HCC § 2.5. Also, you must send or present a copy the last Legislative meeting and team. of your Answer to the opposing party listed above or to their attorney of record. Failure to fi le a timely Answer in there was concern if the motion MOTION by Rep. John Holst the time allowed can affect your right to object to the enforcement of the foreign judgment or order. Id., § 2.6c. was approving any legislator or to APPROVE the District 2 The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson three legislators. The motion was request for a $5,000 contribution County) Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, Black River Falls, WI 54615. The telephone for any legislator interested to to the AAU Team Wisconsin number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. PAGE 10 Hu\u\c wiihiraagni\ra 10, 2012 Special to the Hocak Worak Ho-Chunk History 180 years ago, Ho-Chunk leaders helped end Wisconsin’s bloodiest war Submitted by Gary Ilminen corn, squash and other crops This summer marks the to replace those lost with 180th anniversary of the their land. Some food was last major war fought in the provided, but not nearly old Northwest Territory east enough. By April 1832, of the Mississippi between the people were starving; Native People and the U. Black Hawk felt the treaty S. government. The Black was broken the and the only Hawk War of 1832 was the way to avoid mass starvation bloodiest confl ict ever fought was to reclaim their fertile in Wisconsin. The Ho-Chunk cropland. did not start the war, but After crossing into , played key roles in it on both Black Hawk met with sides and most important, Wabokieshieck or White played a crucial role in ending Cloud, also known as the it. Prophet. He was a Ho-Chunk In 1832, Sac (Osakiwugi) leader who was a friend and Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She- ally who gave Black Hawk Kia-Kiak, or Black Hawk and his people shelter in led about 1,400 Sac and Fox his village near present day (Mesquakie) people east Prophetstown, Illinois. White across the Mississippi into Cloud told Black Hawk that

Black Hawk’s surrender monument on the site of Fort Crawford in Prairie du Chien. The marker describes the Ho-Chunk role in effecting his surrender. The barred window is purportedly from the cell where Black Hawk was held until he was sent down the Mississippi to St. Louis in the custody of Lt. . Of the future President of the Confederacy, Black Hawk said, “…he treated us with much kindness. He is a good and brave young Chief with whose conduct I was much pleased.”

Ho-Chunk village from being triggered the Black Hawk War aboard the ship that Black attacked. of 1832. Hawk wanted to surrender, Near Sycamore Creek in Black Hawk’s band but the ship’s captain Joseph Two stone markers placed by a doctor named C.V. northern Illinois, mounted took shelter east of Lake Throckmorton, ordered the Porter on the 100th anniversary of the Black Hawk under Major Isaiah Koshkonong, where ship’s cannon and rifl emen War. Porter placed them at a number of points along Stillman caught up with Black government forces discovered to open fi re. On August 1st the path Black Hawk took through Wisconsin. These, Hawk’s group on May 14. their trail. As Black Hawk’s and 2nd, the war’s last battle near West Prairie, WI, describe the killing of six Black Hawk sent emissaries people went west toward was a massacre; government women near the markers’ location. into Stillman’s camp under present day Sauk City, forces nearly annihilated a white fl ag of truce to Ho-Chunk scouts tried to Black Hawk’s band. northern Illinois and on to other tribes would support surrender, but Stillman’s keep government forces Black Hawk and about 40 southern Wisconsin. him if war broke out. White men killed the emissaries. from overtaking them by others escaped north to Tomah The Sac and Fox had been Cloud’s prediction was not Black Hawk, outraged at the misleading the army off the and then to a Ho-Chunk forced from their homelands correct, but not entirely killings, attacked Stillman’s trail. The delay they caused village near La Crosse. Near in northwest Illinois and wrong, either—small bands nearly 300 militiamen with allowed Black Hawk to reach the end of August, Ho-Chunk southwest Wisconsin to from other tribes did fi ght only about 40 of his own the before Chiefs Decorah and Chaetar under a government treaty in once the war started. Black warriors and routed the the Battle of Wisconsin persuaded Black Hawk and 1831. In it, the government Hawk moved his people up militia. The stunning defeat Heights on July 21st. In White Cloud to surrender and promised to supply enough the Rock River to prevent the shocked the government and his post-war autobiography, they were with them when Black Hawk revealed that he they surrendered to General relied on Ho-Chunk guides Street at Prairie du Chien on as well. After the war, Sac August 27th. survivors revealed that Learn more about the Black White Crow and many other Hawk War: Ho-Chunk men had given Life of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me- considerable assistance in the She-Kia-Kiak or Black war. Hawk, by Black Hawk, Black Hawk with only through interpreter Antoine about 50 warriors fought the LeClair, edited by John army to a stop allowing his Patterson, October 1833. Elder SocialSocial people to cross the Wisconsin. Available in print and on-line That night, Black Hawk sent from various e-book sources a rider to tell the government and from the Wisconsin forces in the Ho-Chunk Historical Society at: http:// language that he wished www.wisconsinhistory. to surrender. Government org/turningpoints/search. commanders later claimed asp?id=248 they didn’t have anyone who Black Hawk War Thursday 10:00 AM understood the language Eyewitness series: Hunting present, so surrender never a Shadow—the search for took place. Black Hawk, The Battle 2/23/12 Government forces again of Wisconsin Heights, and overtook Black Hawk at Massacre at the Bad Axe, by the near Crawford B. Thayer, Banta Come and join the fun!!! the mouth of the Bad Axe Press, 1981. Bingo & Lunch District One River near present-day In Black Hawk’s Contact Victory, Wisconsin. White Footsteps, by Benjamin Melissa or Feel Free to Bring a Community Cloud’s nephew was with McLaughlin, B. McLaughlin Derris at Black Hawk on August 1st Publishing, 2004. Prize to Share Center as the steamboat Warrior Black Hawk—The Battle 715-284-0904 55 and Older blocked the way across for the Heart of America, by the Mississippi. He called Kerry Trask, Henry Holt and out to a Ho-Chunk speaker Company, 2006. February 10, 2012 VETERANS PAGE 11 Package to Afghanistan Submittted by Afghanistan. We looked for one of the ladies volunteered Five Ho-Chunk Elders an address and Dr. DuBray to package and mail these There are fi ve or six of us provided us with the name/ things along with a letter elder people who usually sit address of his cousin in telling them who we are. The at the same table and lunch Afghanistan. Sgt. Yellow Fat package was mailed forthwith. together at the Wisconsin had visited our area prior to We received a thank you from Dells area Tribal Aging Unit. being deployed as he was Sgt. Yellow Fat along with We all like to do community training at Fort McCoy. some little tokens to show service and donate to various On an appointed day, we us some things they use over causes. Shortly before each brought in things that we there and a picture of himself Thanksgiving, we thought we thought they could use and and his grandma Doris prior would like to do something would like. It ran heavy to to his deployment. This sure for some of our soldiers in gastronomical delights. Then made us feel good.

15 Jan. 12 December 14, 2011 2002 hrs Dear Sgt. Yellow Fat: Dear Helen Harden, Marion Miner, Helen LoneTree, We are a group of Ho-Chunk elders who come to- Sybylle Bearskin and Lillian Thundercloud gether at a Ho-Chunk meal site. We all have relatives who have served honorably in our Armed Forces, I/we sure can’t say thank you enough from the bottom of my/our hearts! Wow! past and present. We are very aware of the hardships We all cherish the thoughts of love and kindness sent in your care package. You that your service deals you and your loved ones. We all are a Godsend and never will be forgotten. We will put everything to good use, want you to know that we very much appreciate the yummy! Haha! Thanks again! sacrifi ces you make every day to protect our coun- Take care, be safe, stay strong, stay positive, enjoy life and keep smiling! Haha! try and each of us and our loved ones. You are all included in our prayers. Love, thoughts and prayers always! At present, our grandchildren are all out of Afghan- Your friend in combat, istan but we wanted to do something for our soldiers Sgt. Justin W. Yellow Fat in the warzone. We cast about for an address of (Tatanka Sapa) someone over there and Kansas DeBray gave us your address. Please share this token of our appreciation with your brother/sister soldiers and let them know of P.S. Sorry I can’t offer more to you all our feelings for you all. to show my/our gratitude, but hopefully With all good feelings for you all, we are: these tokens of my/our appreciation will help. Thanks again! Please don’t write Marion Miner, Helen LoneTree, Sibylle Bearskin, again right now if you want to respond, Helen Harden and Lillian Thundercloud. because they are moving me to another P.S. camp this week and I don’t know what my Please acknowledge receipt of this package via the address will be. Always know I am very enclosed addressed card w/envelope. Thank you. grateful for everything. PAGE 12 NEWS Hu\u\c wiihiraagni\ra 10, 2012 What should I do if my loved one is not receiving quality care or is being mistreated at a nursing home, community-based residential facilities, or a managed long term care program? Submitted by Dawn Brandt - Adult nursing home placement regional offi ce map. Outpatient Rehabilitation Agencies, Services Social Worker, CFS • How can you pay for long term • To fi le a complaint online select: Rural Health Clinics Have you heard of an ombudsman? care The Online Complaint Intake System. • Contact the Division of Quality This is the individual that would be • When should Power of Attorney or • To use the toll free number to fi le a Assurance at (608) 266-8481. contacted if you feel your loved one is Guardianship be initiated complaint dial 1-800-642-6552. • To fi le a complaint online select: not receiving quality care or is being • How do you fi nd appropriate Assisted Living Facilities The Online Complaint Intake System. mistreated. community based services Includes Community Based • To use the toll free number to fi le a An ombudsman is an individual • Do residents have the right to Residential Facilities and Adult complaint dial 1-800-642-6552. who investigates complaints and refuse treatment Family Homes (group homes), Adult Mental Health and Substance mediates fair settlements, especially * Family care, Family Care Day Care and Residential Care Abuse Treatment Programs between aggravated parties such Partnership and Iris also have an Apartment Complexes • Contact the Behavioral Health as consumers or students and an ombudsman for participants age 18 – • To contact the appropriate DQA Certifi cation Section of the Division institution or organization. This is 59. Regional Offi ce directly, please refer of Quality Assurance at (608) 261- an individual charged with the duties How can I contact the ombudsman? to the Assisted Living regional offi ce 0656. of investigating and redressing the Heather Bruemmer map. • To fi le a complaint online select: sources of complaints lodged by Board on Aging and Long Term Care • To fi le a complaint online select: The Online Complaint Intake System. private citizens against businesses, 1402 Pankratz Street, Suite 111 The Online Complaint Intake System. • To use the toll free number to fi le a institutions, and offi cials. Madison, WI 53704-4001 • To use the toll free number to fi le a complaint dial 1-800-642-6552. What does an ombudsman do? (800) 815-0015 Toll-free complaint dial 1-800-642-6552. Complaints Regarding Caregiver The ombudsman: (608) 246-7014 Facilities Serving People with Misconduct • Investigates complaints against (608) 246-7001 (fax) Developmental Disabilities Specifi c incident between a nursing homes and assisted living [email protected] • To contact the appropriate DQA caregiver and a resident or patient, facilities Regional Offi ce directly, please refer including but not limited to: • Mediates as a neutral party so that If You Have Complaints to the Nursing Home Resident Care • abuse (hitting, slapping, verbal, the investigation can be done without Concerning Health or Residential regional offi ce map. mental, sexual) prejudice Care in Wisconsin • To fi le a complaint online select: • neglect (intentionally withholding • Maintains neutrality (does not take The Division of Quality Assurance The Online Complaint Intake System. care, failure to carry out a plan of care, sides) (DQA) is responsible for assuring • To use the toll free number to fi le a disregard of policy) • Understands the issues or sources the health, safety, and welfare of complaint dial 1-800-642-6552. • misappropriation (theft of money, of confl ict the citizens of Wisconsin. If any Home Health and Hospice identity, credit cards or jewelry, • Assists in settling identifi ed individual believes that a caregiver, Agencies misuse of property, such as using a disputes agency, or DQA regulated facility • Home Health Hotline (brochure): client’s phone without consent) • Works with agencies, residents, has violated State or Federal laws Call 1-800-642-6552 or (608) 267- For all misconduct complaints and families pertaining to regulated entities, that 1441 (Madison) for both home health regarding: • Investigates and resolves problems individual has the right to fi le a and hospice. • Non-credentialed caregivers (nurse • Provides information complaint with DQA. • Contact the Division of Quality aides, home health aides, personal • Refers and consults, and works There are several ways to fi le a Assurance at (608) 266-8481. care workers, etc.) with licensing, certifi cation, and other complaint with DQA. Refer to the • To fi le a complaint online select: • Credentialed staff (nurses, doctors, enforcement agencies to improve the options that are listed under each The Online Complaint Intake System. dentists, counselors, etc.) quality of care in long term facilities provider type below. • Home Health: Complete and mail • professional staff who are certifi ed and programs. During the complaint intake process, the Home Health Agency Complaint by the WI Certifi cation Board The ombudsman can help with you may be asked for the county the Report F-62069 Call the Caregiver Intake Unit at concerns regarding: provider is located in. If you do not • Hospice: Complete and mail the (608) 261-8319, Division of Quality • The quality of long term care that know what county a community is in, Hospice Patient Complaint (F-62287) Assurance, or is being provided please see Wisconsin Cities, Villages, • To use the toll free number to fi le a To fi le a complaint online select: • Personal needs allowances Townships and Unincorporated Places complaint dial 1-800-642-6552. The Online Complaint Intake System, • Physical abuse or neglect In addition to the information Clinical laboratories or analysts or • Dietary issues below, please also view “Problems (including alcohol testing) To use the toll free number to fi le a • Financial issues with Health Professionals” in the • To fi le a complaint online select: complaint dial 1-800-642-6552. • Physical or chemical restraints Wisconsin Consumer Guide to Health The Online Complaint Intake System. Additional Complaint • Facility transfer or discharge issues Care, especially regarding billing and • To use the toll free number to fi le a Information • Privacy and confi dentiality insurance. complaint dial 1-800-642-6552. U.S. Department of Health and • Denial of community services Nursing Homes Other Non-Long-Term Care Human Services, Offi ce for Civil The ombudsman can also help with • To contact the appropriate DQA Providers Rights: How to File A Health questions regarding: Regional Offi ce directly, please refer Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Information Privacy Complaint • What alternatives are available to to the Nursing Home Resident Care Centers, End Stage Renal Dialysis, (HIPAA)

Notice: Area Funeral Homes work together to serve their communities

Buswell Funeral Home and Torgerson’s Funeral Home both of Black River Falls, Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home of Hixton, WI and Shiefelbein Funeral Home of Osseo, WI will be working together to serve their com- munities. All of the funeral homes will retain their re- spective names and present locations. Funeral Director, Larry Winkler will be leading Ho Chunk Funerals with the support of Funeral Directors, Tim Schiefelbein and Chuck Torgerson.

February 10, 2012 NOTICES PAGE 13 Wisconsin Concealed Carry License Seminar for area residents arranged by Mitchell Redcloud Jr. Detachment of the Marine Corps League Submitted by Suzette Turk Blackhawk American Legion Mitchell Redcloud Jr. De- Post 129 located at W9802 tachment Associate Mem- Airport Rd in Black River ber Falls. Marine style coffee and Are you eligible to purchase refreshments will be provided. a hand gun? Do you possess The experience and a hand gun? Interested in certifi ed instructors at Great learning all the Wisconsin River Tactical will cover laws pertaining to hand topics such as choosing a guns? According to recently reliable/safe weapon, levels enacted Law, Wisconsin state of competence, safety, residents can obtain a permit weapon mechanics and the for concealed carry of hand new Wisconsin Carry Bill. guns. Citizens must qualify The Instructors follow the to get a permit by attending Wisconsin Department of and completing a Certifi ed Justice curriculum but include Wisconsin Concealed additional discussions on Carry training class. morals, ethics, tactics and a Veterans already meet these combat mind-set. requirements by virtue of their This seminar is available DD214 but are encouraged to to all skill levels and there still attend to learn about the are no prerequisites. Great new laws and have a safety River Tactical’s mission is, refresher. “Training is for ALL; Not just The Mitchell Redcloud Jr. the Elite Few”. Registration Detachment and Great River for this valuable class is Tactical LLC have partnered available online at www. to provide area residents greatrivertactical.com or by the necessary training that calling 608-567-4246. You will meet and exceed the must complete registration Wisconsin Concealed Carry by March 8. Enrollment fees license requirements. The will apply. Detachment will host a 5-hour For additional questions class on Saturday, April 14, regarding this Marine Corps 2012. The seminar will League event you may contact begin at 9am at the Andrew Dennis at 715-299-6520. RAFFLE & BAKE SALE

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When: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18,18, 20122012 9:30am-2:30pm11:00am – 4:00pm SWEETS! As you may know, Katherine is a member of the Ho- Chunk Nation. In December of 2007, she underwent CUPCAKES! stomach surgery for a hernia and suffered complications due to the procedure. Then, in October of 2011, a second surgery was performed in an attempt to correct the complications brought on by the 2007 surgery. Since Raffle Items! her surgery, Katherine has been unable to return to SWEETS! work and is enduring a long and slow recovery at her home in Reedsburg where she resides with her granddaughter Savannah. With limited income, Katherine and more… is now struggling to hold on to her home, to pay her living expenses, and to purchase her prescribed If you are unable to attend, or would prefer to help Katherine and her family with a medication and vitamins needed to aid her recovery. She monetary gift during this sensitive and challenging time, please send donations to: Raffle Items! Katherine Burgess Hope Fund has exhausted every possible means for assistance, and Summit Credit Union would greatly benefit from any help she can get from her P.O. Box 8046 Madison, WI 53707-8046 800-236-5560 friends and fellow tribal members in the community. PAGE 14 NOTICES Hu\u\c wiihiraagni\ra 10, 2012

ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS The Committee on Tribal Enrollment HO-CHUNK NATION has the following vacancies: HOUSING DEPARTMENT District 2 – Seat 2 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION District 3 – Seat 1 Request for Proposal for Lawn Mowing The Department of Housing, Property Management Division is accepting proposals for District 5 – Seat 2 lawn mowing of the rental properties In Black River Falls, Tomah, Lyndon Station, Lake Length of Term: Delton, and the HWY 12 corridor in the Wisconsin Dells area. The provider may select any or all of the properties 4 years from date of Legislative Appointment Candidate must reside in the District at the time Proposal with contact information including selected area(s) and each area of selection until the term limit ends, unless a selected priced separately must be returned by March 1, 2012 to: Bob Pulley redistricting change supersedes a member from HCN Property Management P. O. Box 170 Tomah, WI 54660 the redistricted district. To qualify you must meet the following: Mower Provider Conditions: • Enrolled Tribal Ho-Chunk Member 1. must provide equipment in good working order • Be at least twenty-fi ve (25 years of age) 2. must be fi nancially responsible for all equipment fuel, repairs and upkeep • Never been convicted of a felony in any tribal, 3. must provide proof of liability insurance state or federal court and; 4. fi nancially responsible for damage to rental or tenant property • Cannot be determined to be incompetent by a 5. must have reliable transportation for the equipment court of law. 6. must maintain a mowing schedule, provided, weather exceptions 7. must trim around buildings and trees All interested Tribal Members should attend the 8. must be able to work in summer weather conditions District Area Meeting. Members are selected by 9. must be aware of personal property in the yard eligible voters of each District. ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE The Mower Provider should inspect the properties and may choose any or all of the fol- OFFICE OF TRIBAL ENROLLMENT @ lowing listed properties: 800-331-7824 OR 715-284-7824. 1. Black River Falls: a. Maplewood Apartments both sides of Maplewood ct except for the right side from the corner to the fence line coming into the property b. Mission Mobile Homes around all mobile homes and including the playground area NOTICE 2. Tomah: a. 1314 – 1334 Mark Ave behind the old Wal-Mart Neeshla Powwow Committee b. 905 King Ave by Fireman’s Park will be meeting after the c. 29614 Evergreen next to the Greendeer Homestead 3. Lyndon Station: February 13, 2012 a. W 1903 Dombek, north on HH to 3/4 mile on the right, Dombek to dead end, farm Baraboo Area Meeting house only b. W 1627 Taima Lane just off Dee’s Rd and Timm Rd not to far from Dells race at the House of Wellness, track in the Alberta Day Room. 4. Lake Delton Everyone is invited to attend. a. 106 &114 Whitlock behind the Lake Delton police and fi re departments and Respectfully Submitted by: across from the grade school Tina Crowley, Neeshla Committee Secretary/Asst. CFO 5. Hwy 12 Corridor a. Vagabond Motel off Interstate and Hwy 12 b. 3115 Hwy 12 across from the BP on Reedsberg RD c. 3207 – 3215 across from HC Casino d. E 10854 Co-op Lane street next to Candy Shop straight to the end of the street

Language Instruction Additional questions contact Bob Pulley 608-374-1225 will be held at the following locations: Madison Branch Offi ce Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. DeJope Gaming Thursday at 2:00 p.m. ATTENTION Madison Youth Center (K- 12) Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. HO-CHUNK NATION ELDERS If you have any questions please contact Carrie Tanaka @ 608-277-9964 or e-mail National Indian Council on Aging Conference [email protected] September 15-18, 2012 Albuquerque, NM Monthly Board Meeting For Ho-Chunk Housing and The following is tentatively going to be paid for - per the Ho-Chunk Nation Community Development Agency (HUD) Elderly Advisory Board: Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 • 6:00 PM Travel, Registration & Membership Fee, Hotel Room & Per Diem HHCDA at Tomah, corner of Monowau Street & Sime Avenue If you plan on attending the trip, a deposit of $100 is required before March 01, Agenda items by noon, Feb. 15, 2012 2012. The deposit will be returned to you upon submission of a trip report after Contact Board Secretary at Ext. 222 the trip. Please pay by cash or a check payable to: Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal HHCDA (608) 374-1245 Ext. 222 Aging Unit. Fax: (608) 374-1251 (This trip is tentative pending approval from the Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature and in the event the Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature does not fund this trip, your House $100 deposit will be refunded to you.) For Sale Please contact any Tribal Aging Unit staff member to sign up for this confer- ence. Please bring your Tribal ID Card so a copy can be made, as it is required Timber Run Site, Lot 9 Wisconsin Dells to send it along with the Conference Registration Form. Newly remodeled 4 bedroom, Ranch Style House. 2 full baths, full basement. Appliances included on 4.2 acres of land. Located Transportation will be determined at a later date, depending on the number of at W2430 Readel Lane, Lyndon Station, WI. Wisconsin Dells School District. Elders, and the location they reside. “Tribal Members Only” Contact Kevin Vasquez • Cell: 608-844-3352 February 10, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE 15 Ho-Chunk Artist Jodi Webster opens exhibit March 3rd Submitted by Bay. She also attended Native Fashion Show. every passing generation. the country, in addition to Trickster Gallery St. Norbert College and “My art is infl uenced by My art is a reiteration of my providing workshops, fi lm Artist Jodi Webster will University of Wisconsin- countless visual nuances. ancestors posed in the present screenings, performances, be opening a new exhibit Green Bay. Jodi currently Whether past or present I am timeline. This fashioning of tours, panel discussions, at Trickster Gallery- resides in Lawrence, Kansas, fascinated with faces and am imagery seems to speak of and more. Trickster Gallery Native American Arts in where she is pursuing a drawn to texture and design. my generation. I hope that programs raise public Schaumburg, Illinois on Bachelor’s in Fine Arts degree There are other instances my images are comforting to awareness and advance ideals March 3rd from 2-6pm. Jodi at Kansas University. where I am attempting to those that struggle to fi nd the of tolerance and diversity is an enrolled Ho-Chunk The exhibit will open convey a feeling. My own words to describe who they by combating stereotypes Nation tribal member, during Trickster Gallery’s feeling of pride permeates my are.” Jodi’s exhibit will run and deconstructing imagery who also comes from the 7th Anniversary Celebration artwork by means of wanting through May 26th, 2012. that has long defi ned Native Prairie Band that includes performances to eradicate stereotypical Trickster Gallery is Americans. Trickster Gallery Nation. Although she grew by Native American Music Native American images. located 15 miles outside is located at 190 S. Roselle up in Wisconsin, as a teen Award winners Keith Secola, As an artist I realize that I of Chicago and is the only Rd. Schaumburg, Illinois she attended Flandreau Gabriel Ayala, and Cody can make a difference by Native American owned and 60193. For more information and Sherman Indian High Blackbird. Samsoche and providing accurate images operated arts institution in the and ticket prices, call Monica School, and went on to attend Lumhe Sampson, sons of of Native American people. state of Illinois. It was opened at 847-301-2090 or email the Institute of American the late actor Will Sampson Within my art I want to in 2005 by the American trickstergallery@aic-chicago. Indian Arts in Santa Fe (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s illustrate the clash of the Indian Center of Chicago, org. and earned her Associates Nest), will hoopdance and modern world versus our to provide a space for fi rst- Degree in Graphic Design LeAnn Hascon Ward will ancestors. We as Native voice arts. 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3rd Memorial for Happy Birthday Pamela Louise Mallory (Wiragusgeiga) Sandra Richard Saturday February 25, 2012 February 16 Dinner at 1:00 p.m.-Devotions to follow In spirit and heart, Roadman: we’re never apart, Gordon Thunder In the Lord, At the Indian Heights we’re always together – Community Center Rejoicing in prayer, Receiving His care And His love that continues forever. Love Mother Suzanne Lora

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Wipaman Ker’da Anne (715)253-3826 PAGE 16 GOOD NEWS Hu\u\c wiihiraagni\ra 10, 2012 Sharice Davids wins MMA Championship Belt Marlon WhiteEagle and music which involves doing corporate transactions Staff Writer kicks, punches, acrobatics, specializing in mergers How often do you hear of leg sweeps, knee and elbow and acquisitions. She also women in Mixed Martial Arts, strikes, and take downs. does Indian Law and Tribal let alone Ho-Chunk women While studying capoeira for Financing specializing in training in the sport; a sport six to seven years, Davids bond offers. that has been becoming more earned her blue/brown belt. When she’s not crunching and more popular these days. In 2006, she began studying numbers or in a meeting, On January 27, 2012, Ho- tae kwon do and judo. She Davids trains with Fight Chunk tribal member, Sharice also holds a blue belt in University six days out of the Davids, defeated Chandra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which she week, working on improving Engel at the Voodoo Lounge began studying during law her style at least an hour to located at the Harrah’s Casino school. an hour and a half on the in Kansas City, Missouri; Not only does Sharice weekdays, and three hour taking home the Ultimate Davids spend her time work outs on the weekends. Blue Corner Battle - 135 training; she also kept her She focuses on cardio and pound Championship belt. head in the books with hours conditioning on Sundays. Davids is the daughter of upon hours of study time. Davids said she gets about Crystal Herriage, a retired In 2010, Davids earned a a month and a half or more U.S. Army Veteran with law degree from Cornell notice of her fi ghts. She also twenty years of service. University Law School. noted that she only gets a Davids is the oldest of Since then, she has been minute worth of panic about three and has two brothers, working for SNR Denton, an two to three weeks before her Matthew and Joshua. At age international law fi rm based in fi ghts, but that thought leaves 20, Davids began studying London, UK and Washington her mind nearly immediately capoeira, a Brazilian martial D.C. Currently, Davids works because of her good ground art that is based on dance out of the Kansas City offi ce skills and strong striking power. She is defi nitely confi dent of her skills. Prior to the fi ght, Davids said, “I hope to keep the fi ght standing.” She also said, “I’ve been offered a pro fi ght. I work at least 50 hours a week. Sometimes more and it gets crazy. That’s the biggest reason I’m not sure I could handle taking on a pro fi ght.” Sharice Davids, the Ultimate Blue Corner Battle Using the triangle choke, 135lbs. Champion. Davids won the fi ght at 2:36 (two minutes, 36 seconds) in the fi rst round. Davids improved to 6-1 in the octagon; she faced Chandra Engel, who is primarily a wrestler, leaving her with an 8-7 record. Davids said, Team Davids supporters: Alice Wood, Cari Spera, and “Engel was pretty strong Erika Fay. and she is a wrestler. I had

Sharice Davids Championship belt.

MMA Fighter Sharice Davids and Ericka Fay pose for a pre-fi ght photo.

worked on not getting taken striving to be a better martial down but she took me down artist and person.” pretty quickly. I just worked Other family cheering and my ground game from the rooting for Sharice were Cari back.” Spera, Ericka Fay, and Alice In a post fi ght interview, Wood, who made their way Davids noted, “I was back in down to Kansas City to show the gym on Monday. I train their support. Congratulations because I love martial arts Sharice and many more to and regardless of whether I come. am competing I am always