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Head Start gives a “Shout Out” to the Ho-Chunk Health Department We simply cannot find the year, they receive a visit from Dental Health magically ap- about the benefits of always child to these very important words to express our gratitude the Community Health Nurses pear 3 times every year to using the seat. The kiddos appointments!!!!! The “nice to the Ho-Chunk Health De- who screen all of the children check and polish all of the will get a visit from “Buckle lady” who sees the children partment for the vast array of for vision and hearing, mea- little teeth. They mostly Bear”…and who doesn’t love has managed to make going to services that they offer to the sure how “big” they are, and have good news to share, but him!!!??? Our centers are the Doctor…feel exactly like Head Start children, families, make sure that their blood once in a while a little cavity inspected for safety, safe food going on a field trip!!!! staff, and the program overall. pressure is healthy. sneaks up that needs some at- handling, sanitation, clean A GREAT BIG THANK The folks that make up this As the children enjoy won- tention. They help us make safe water…all so that the YOU from the children, fami- Department are truly the kind- derfully healthy homemade sure that it gets the attention children have a wonderful lies and staff of the Head Start est and most caring individu- meals, they have no idea that it needs so that it doesn’t place to go each day. Program, for all of these ser- als you could ever dream of behind the scenes the Nu- grow to be a big and angry OH my goodness…!!!!! vices, and for all of the others meeting. Because it would be tritionist and Dietician have ”ouchie”. Have you heard about the too numerous to mention!!! inappropriate to take up all of played a key role in making The children are always Ho-Chunk Nation Department WHAT WOULD WE DO the pages in the newspaper, sure that the menu was prop- excited at the sight of our very of Health Pediatric Mobile WITHOUT YOU!!!!???????? which could easily be done by erly balanced for ultimate own “exercise lady” as she Health Clinic???!!!!!! This all of the kind gestures, I will child growth and develop- appears on site to do a bit of Clinic travels to outlying Our Mission~~created by have to keep my comments to ment, and with prevention in yoga with the children. areas, making medical care parents, staff and community a minimum…but absolutely mind. These fine folks also The Department of Envi- available to those children members need to make known some of appear at the centers on a ronmental Health, shortly that might otherwise go with- ~~~The Ho-Chunk Head the wonderful things that are regular basis, with wonderful after the year begins, gathers out!!!! We can now provide Start Program embraces each happening. news and information about the families together and pro- access to medical care right at families individuality, and Before the school year even healthy living and eating, and vides them with appropriate school…and not only that… nurtures each child to grow gets started, the Health De- sharing samples of how yum- car seats for the age and size it has recently been made pos- intellectually, physically, so- partment is hard at work train- my these healthy snacks are. of their child, makes sure they sible that parents who work cially, emotionally, culturally, ing the Head Start staff. are properly installed, and for the Nation can take a and spiritually~~~ As our kiddos arrive for the The “tooth fairies” from that information is provided “time out” to accompany their Thank you to Ho-Chunk Elders Nation Tribal members Birthdays and co-workers 1. Gilman Lincoln Jr. 13. Lorenzo Funmaker Carol Calkins Rosemarie Davison Having had the honor of working for the Nation’s IT department for 7 years. I 2. Leslie Pettibone Movita Rodriguez had more than a job, I became a part of a family. The love and support expressed to each family member is truly of the heart. Timothy Thompson Audrey Littlewolf Recently diagnosed with my terminal illness, I became so overwhelmed by all Cecelia Dobbs 15. Amelia Ortiz the support given me and my family. We are so very grateful to each and every Eliot Littlejohn Angelina Waege one of you for your donations of hours, gifts, financial help, prayers and spiritual 3. Dale WhiteEagle 17. Melford Rockman support! 5. Sharon Thompson 18. Gloria Visintin I cannot find the words that would express how much you all have eased the pain on my family at this time of our need. Patrick Red Eagle Jean Climer All our love, Wanda Rose 19. Charles Smith Thank you, 6. Andrew Delarosa John Denny Kat Serio (Kitty Waumpas) and family Rose Marie Funmaker Errol Mrotek 7. Debra Baublit Gregory Lonetree 8. Jess Whitewater 22. Ollie Heth Sandrea Radtke Lawrence La Mere Language immersion Margaret Showers 23. Levi Blackdeer Continued from Page 1 Shirley Reed Waldo Stacy According to statistics obtained from enrollment, there are 27 enrolled chil- 9. Maribeth Jones Carol Laustrup dren ages 0 to 4 in the Wisconsin Dells-Baraboo-Reedsburg area who are candi- Sarah Lyons 24. Ralph Decorah dates to attend the daycare. There could be more, but that number only pertains to enrolled children, which are the only statistics obtained. Linda Revels Christina La Mere Fees are tentatively set at $5,000 for a child, of which the Ho-Chunk Nation Patricia Logan Mary Myers will pay half and parents to pay the other half with a reduction for attending lan- Nina Garvin 25. Ronald Anwash guage lessons. Rosemary Thundercloud James Hellerud The Ho-Chunk Legislature passed the concept of opening the immersion day- 10. Kathlyn Hodge Meredith Decorah care at its monthly meeting November 18 in Black River Falls. It passed with a few people from the Madison area supporting the effort, but Russell Poulton Mary Taylor questioning the planning and funding for the daycare. They said there was no 11. Joycelyn Buchanan 27. Keith Dick plan presented and no one knows where the money will come from. Eileen Blackdeer Joy LightStorming Ho-Chunk President Jon Greendeer, at the meeting, reminded everyone that 12. Chloris Lowe Sr. 29. Sharyn Buchanan what was passed was agreement for the concept and no dollar figures or sources Virzena Kofol Audrey Beverly Conner of funding are attached. Those issues will need to be approached at a future date Edward Lonetree Jr. Emma Weise as the information becomes available. “The very heart of Ho-Chunk culture is in the language. The children will Byron Steele 30. Frank Dikeman save us,” said former Ho-Chunk President Joanne Jones. “People are going and Steven Kearnes Willa Redcloud helping out to make this a reality and they are paying for the items themselves 31. Anita Whiteeagle because they believe in it.” Winneshiek “We did see a plan, although there was no document where is said ‘let it be resolved.’ The resolution supports the concept, but allocates no funds. There’s no commitment of funds unless we see plans,” Greendeer said. November 28, 2014 HEALTH PAGE 3 Weight Watchers hope to gain new members for the holidays Kathleen Roberts Thoreson has been a mem- and document the progress of Staff Writer ber of Weight Watchers since their weight management. She Weight Watchers held an her weight loss of over 30 said the Weight Watchers pro- open house at the Ho-Chunk pounds in 1993. “I get inspira- gram policy enforces privacy Nation Health Care Center, tion from the members,” she and confidentiality for all their on November 18, hoping to said. members. gain more members before the “That is the uniqueness of “The Weight Watchers mis- holiday season. the program. Members get sion statement is: ’To change “In order for us to support from other members people’s relationship with continue to meet here, we and from trained staff who food for good’ and the food need at least 12 people to sign have all been successful plan that helps control, man- up for a six week extension,” weight loss participants. This age and maintain weight loss said Blanche Thoreson, the program is about sharing and is based on a point system,” Weight Watchers Leader. offering support rather than she said. “One of the main “We hope to continue with selling weight loss supplies or goals of this program is to a longer program series that products.” help members feel good about will run 12 to 14 weeks. The An initial, private weigh-in themselves because they’re in meetings are regularly held is required when a participant control.” on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM in first joins the group. Mem- “The meetings are key the clinic’s conference class- bers continue to weigh-in at components for success in room.” weekly meetings to follow the program, such as the At Work Meeting Series for the Ho-Chunk Nation. The series offers lots of inspiration, mo- tivation and is a good support system as members share their journey to healthier eating habits.” She said members not only receive support by attend- ing meetings, the may also use technology support that is available such as: online Blanche Thoreson, Leader of Weight Watchers, en- programs and special applica- courages Ho-Chunk tribal members and employees tions.. to join the program during the holiday season. “This is a great time to start the Weight Watchers pro- gram. Many times there is a as it has an open membership Nation Nutritionist (715) 284- struggle to keep from gaining policy.” 9851 extension 5335 or kathy. A current member of Weight Watchers, organizes a extra weigh during the holi- For more information, [email protected]. few snack items displayed at the open house held on day season,” said Thoreson. contact Kathy Braaten, RDN, November 18. “Anyone can join the group, CD, CDE, CLS Ho-Chunk Institute for Wisconsin’s Health to lead health impact assessment of industrial sand mining in Western Wisconsin Submitted by Dustin P. communities in western Wis- impact assessments examine Johnson Foundation and The As the project proceeds, up- Young, Institute for Wiscon- consin. It will combine health social, economic and environ- Pew Charitable Trusts - dedi- dates will be available on the sin’s Health, Inc. expertise, scientific data, mental factors, because all of cated to promoting the use Institute website. 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Health Impact Project, a col- the Institute can be found at X5060 public health impacts of in- “Industrial sand mining is laboration of the Robert Wood www.instituteforwihealth.org. dustrial sand mining in the an issue that is important to leaders and community mem- region. The Hocak Worak is a periodical published twice monthly by the Ho-Chunk Nation. Editorials and articles appearing A health impact assessment bers in Western Wisconsin. in the Hocak Worak are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the This health impact assessment Hocak Worak staff or the Ho-Chunk Nation. (HIA) is unbiased, and factors The Hocak Worak encourages the submission of letters to the Editor. All letters must include the signature, address in health data and the perspec- will allow us to examine the and telephone number of the author. 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No part of this publication may be produced without express ment will take into account a written consent from the Editor. wide range of potential risks said Nancy Young, Executive and benefits to the health of Director of the Institute for EDITOR ...... Marlon WhiteEagle HOCAK WORAK NEWSLETTER Wisconsin’s Health. “Health STAFF WRITERS...... Ken Luchterhand P. O. Box 667 Kathleen Roberts Black River Falls, WI 54615 Attention: The Next Deadline of the Administrative Assistant ....Anna Reichenbach • PHONE: (800) 472-3089 \ Hocak Worak will be Dec. 5th which will be • FAX: (715) 284-7852 published on Dec. 12. 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 HEALTH Ca Hikiruxe wira 28, 2014 Tasty cranberries are featured as Harvest of the Month Kathleen Roberts employees passing by, with 19 in the Tribal Office Build- Staff Writer bright red cranberry sauces ing atrium. Heather Jerzak, Ho-Chunk and spreads. Cranberries were She would quickly put to- Nation (HCN) Nutrition- the featured Harvest of the gether a tasty treat for each ist, caught the attention of Month on display, November person who stopped by the WIC provides nutrition and display table. The more sam- breastfeeding education, HOW THE WIC PROGRAM nutritious foods, and improved ples that were given out, the healthcare access for nearly more popular the display table 9 million at-risk low-income became. Supports Breastfeeding women, infants, and children. “I purchased small deli breads, thin sliced turkey breast and I used the cran- WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT BREASTFEEDING berry sauce and spread recipes to make the tasty samples,” said Jerzak. BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS: When she was asked if she made this herself, she laughed and said she uses several reci-Mothers Babies pes, mix and match and then SageREDUCES Funmaker RISK OF: and Pine GirouxREDUCES taste test RISK cranberry OF: she hopes it will turn out. appetizersBreast cancer at the Harvest of theObesity Month display by Ovarian cancer Lower respiratory infections Two recipes were offered, a HeatherType 2 diabetes Jerzak, Ho-Chunk Nutritionist.Type 2 diabetes Postpartum depression Asthma low sugar cranberry sauce and SIDS (sudden infant dealth syndrome) a zesty cranberry spread. good, maybe a little sweet for on the display statistics sheet, Jerzak’s samples were my liking. I don’t use cran- participants received a free 12 simple; a slice of deli bread, berries very often. If I found ounce bag of fresh cranber- with a dollop of the cranberry Societya recipe that called for them, ries.” sauce or zesty spread and it then I would use them.” The funding for the Harvest was topped off with a thin If Angelaof women was breastfedin luck because of the Month comes from US- exclusively for 6 months, $13 Billion slice of turkey breast. 90%the recipesit could for result the in nearly:cranberry DA’ssaved Supplemental in the U.S. each year. Nutrition “This would be a great ap- sauce and spread was avail- Assistance Program (SNAP.) petizer for the holidays,” said able at the display table.  SNAP1,000 education events are Heather Rebedew, HCN Plan- Several other taste testers said alsoinfant offered deaths preventedat other each locations year. ning and Development. they would be using the reci- such as: Head Start and Youth “It is really good, the pes now that they have had a Centers, TAU and Food Dis- tartness adds zest to the ap- sampling. tribution locations. Nutritionist Heather Jerzak, talks with Ho-Chunk petizer,” said Angela Ward, “I purchased 48CURRENTLY: bags of Nation employees, as they stop by the Harvest of the HCN Department of Labor. cranberries for this exhibit,” Month display in the Tribal Office Building atrium. “I thought the sample tasted said Jerzak. “After signing in of U.S.76.5% mothers initiated breastfeeding in 2010 The Ho Chunk Nation works with Wisconsin WIC to offer WIC clinics in three locations, 49.0%of U.S. mothers still contact the following to see if you qualify for WIC and forbreastfed WIC at 6 monthsclinic dates: House of Wellness in Baraboo – contact Renee Bradford 608-355-1240 ext. 5548 Ho Chunk Health Care Center in Black River Falls – contact Linda Delay 715-284-9851 ext. 5329 Nekoosa Health office in Nekoosa – contact Linda Goodwin 715-886-5444 HOW THE WIC PROGRAM HELPS

WIC provides nutrition and WIC promotes breastfeeding as the optimal infant feeding choice. breastfeeding education, HOW THE WIC PROGRAM nutritious foods, and improved healthcare access for nearly THE WIC PROGRAM PROVIDES 9 million at-risk low-income Supports Breastfeeding women, infants, and children. Breastfeeding Lactation Classes & Educational Hotlines for Peer Consultants Support Materials Questions Counselors Groups

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Mothers Babies BREASTFEEDING INITIATIVES REDUCES RISK OF: REDUCES RISK OF: Breast cancer Obesity 2011 Ovarian cancer Lower respiratory infections 2004 Institute of Medicine holds workshop Past WIC participants Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes to update “Loving Support” campaign support women learning Postpartum depression Asthma to reflect changes in today’s to breastfeed with launch SIDS (sudden infant dealth syndrome) 65% millennial moms. of Breastfeeding Peer Counselor initiative. 60% 1997 USDA implements “Loving Society Support Makes Breastfeeding 55% Work” campaign to increase rate of breastfeeding among 2009 WIC mothers and improve Mothers who are exclusively of women breastfed If public support of breastfeeding get more healthy exclusively for 6 months, $13 Billion 50% 90% it could result in nearly: saved in the U.S. each year. breastfeeding. foods with introduction of enhanced WIC food package.  1,000 45% infant deaths prevented each year. 40% 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010

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SOURCES 49.0% http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/why-breastfeeding-is-important of U.S. mothers still http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2010/04/05/peds.2009-1616 breastfed at 6 months http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/2013BreastfeedingReportCard.pdf http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Breastfeeding/mainpage.HTM http://www.fns.usda.gov/ora/MENU/Published/WIC/FILES/WICPC2010.pdf http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2011/Updating-the-USDA-National- Breastfeeding-Campaign-Workshop-Summary.aspx http://www.fns.usda.gov/ora/MENU/Published/WIC/FILES/WICPeerCounseling.pdf

HOW THE WIC PROGRAM HELPS WIC promotes breastfeeding as the optimal infant feeding choice.

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Breastfeeding Lactation Classes & Educational Hotlines for Peer Consultants Support Materials Questions Counselors Groups

BREASTFEEDING INITIATIVES 2011 2004 Institute of Medicine holds workshop Past WIC participants to update “Loving Support” campaign support women learning to reflect changes in today’s to breastfeed with launch 65% millennial moms. of Breastfeeding Peer Counselor initiative. 60% 1997 USDA implements “Loving Support Makes Breastfeeding 55% Work” campaign to increase rate of breastfeeding among 2009 WIC mothers and improve Mothers who are exclusively public support of breastfeeding get more healthy 50% breastfeeding. foods with introduction of enhanced WIC food package. 45%

40% 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010

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SOURCES http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/why-breastfeeding-is-important http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2010/04/05/peds.2009-1616 http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/2013BreastfeedingReportCard.pdf http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Breastfeeding/mainpage.HTM http://www.fns.usda.gov/ora/MENU/Published/WIC/FILES/WICPC2010.pdf http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2011/Updating-the-USDA-National- Breastfeeding-Campaign-Workshop-Summary.aspx http://www.fns.usda.gov/ora/MENU/Published/WIC/FILES/WICPeerCounseling.pdf November 28, 2014 HEALTH PAGE 5 Journey of Hope Conference to Beat Diabetes offers awareness and support Kathleen Roberts could get the disease. We Staff Writer shall end diabetes completely The Ninth Annual Journey among our people. That is of Hope Conference held at why we are here, to keep hope Warren’s Three Bears Lodge, alive and to keep the journey November 13 and 14, offered alive.” information and support for HCN Executive Director of the prevention of diabetes and Health, Ona Garvin continued to improve the quality of life the topic of family members for those who live with the living with diabetes. She disease. began her a heartfelt talk by The conference was spon- expressing the need for tribal sored by the Special Diabetes members to become more Program for Indians Grant, aware and proactive for their the Indian Health Service health. Funds and the Ho-Chunk Na- Ona’s aunt had what used to tion (HCN.) be called “sweet blood.” Ona Physical activities were recalled how she required spe- scheduled daily to encourage cial foods. She thought it odd fitness, weight management that her aunt had to follow and overall health. The activi- the doctor’s orders. “Cuuwi ties were offered early in the always carried a bag with cer- day prior to the workshops: tain foods,” she said. morning walks led by Chris “With discipline about her Fredrick, HCN Exercise diet and medication she lived Physiologist; chair aerobics until she was 97 years old.” HCN Registered Nurse Allie Isaacson and Shawn Meyer HCN Community Health conducted by Kathleen Clem- In appreciation of the story ons, HCN Exercise Physiolo- Nurse, talk with Community Health Representative, Betty Blackdeer during the she shared, Ona was given a Journey of Hope Conference held at Three Bears Lodge in Warrens. gist and Certified Diabetes large fruit basket at the con- Educator; and chair yoga was clusion of her presentation. offered by Jessica Artz, HCN Chris Fredrick added to the He asked that participants Exercise Physiologist. plea for healthier lifestyle strive for as many steps as Conference attendees gath- choices and to encourage trib- possible and he gave statistics ered in the main banquet room al members to become more from the last “Let’s Move” at 8:30 AM where a healthy active to maintain their health. program surveys. breakfast buffet was available He gave an overview of the “The percentage of people before the main meeting and “Let’s Move” steps program who felt better as a result of speakers. that will be starting up again. the program was 67%; partici- Master of Ceremonies, El- “The program is offered to pants who had more energy liot Garvin, started the pro- increase physical activity, to 50 %; statistics showed that gram by welcoming the par- get people up and moving – about 45% showed weight ticipants and presenters to the walking,” said Fredrick. Continued on Page 11 conference. He told his story of health problems and how he coped and overcame these issues. Robert Mann was the next Ariana Youngthunder, Fawn Smith, Kim Mrotek speaker. After he offered a and Christine Brown get ready to taste the healthy prayer, he asked for a mo- smoothies they blended at the Journey of Hope ment of silence. As he spoke Conference. of his journey through various health complications, he gave insight on how he managed his health. “Diabetes is something you can live with. Exercise and eat properly,” said Mann. When he ended his talk, he was awarded a Pendleton blanket Next on the line-up of speakers was Ho-Chunk Na- tion President, Jon Greendeer. He was not only part of the Charging Bull drum group, The panel discussion provided insight and hope as which gave the Welcome they shared their personal stories and successes. Song and a variety of songs The panelist are Henning Garvin, Becky Shawley, and for the event, but he also Fawn Smith. Elliot Garvin is standing. spoke about his experience having a family member with Working at the registration table for the Journey of diabetes. Hope are Community Health Nurses, Siga Funmaker- “What we ask from the Wittenberg, Betty Blackdeer-Black River Falls, Linda Creator is important but it is Goodwin-Nekoosa, Diane Cayer-Tomah, and Terri not just his job. We have a re- BlueBird-La Crosse. sponsibility to keep our lives healthy,” said Greendeer. He stitched humor into the moments of serious informa- tion, as he gave his recollec- tion of growing up with his grandmother, Bertha Black- deer. He told how he and the other children in his family would fight over who would get to fill her syringes with insulin and give her shots for diabetes. “As kids we were products of our environment. This was part of our life. We grew up with diabetes. We accepted that diabetes was affecting our Charging Bull provided songs for the Journey of families and tribe,” he said. Kathleen Clemons and Chris Fredrick distribute a Hope Conference held on November 13 and 14 at the “If you are Ho-Chunk the pound of frozen buffalo meat to each conference Three Bears Lodge in Warrens. possibility is high that you participant as they leave the event. PAGE 6 POWWOW Ca Hikiruxe wira 28, 2014 Fort McCoy hosts Veterans Traditional Powwow Ken Luchterhand Staff Writer A Veterans Traditional Powwow at Fort McCoy recently gave people the opportunity to honor active duty Native Americans and Native American Veterans. The event was held on Saturday, November 15. Communication among Monroe County Veterans Service Of- ficer Margaret Garvin, Chief Winneshiek and, Master Sgt. Mat- thew Fitzgibbons and Col. Steven Nott made the event happen. “The bottom line is that it was awesome,” Nott said. “Forward Operating Base Freedom was the perfect venue.” The facility is a dining hall for soldiers during training exer- cises in warmer months, he said. It was suggested that the powwow will become an annual event at Fort McCoy. November 28, 2014 CULTURE PAGE 7 Chief Winneshiek speaks at National American Indian Heritage ceremony Ken Luchterhand School. neshiek traveled to Washing- Staff Writer Chief Clayton Winneshiek ton, D.C., to be part of the To honor National Ameri- gave the keynote address, ceremony to honor the Ho- can Indian Heritage month in speaking about the history Chunk Code Talkers. November, officials at Fort of the Ho-Chunk people, “There were 33 tribes in- McCoy hosted a luncheon and including the struggles they volved in the Code Talkers. honorary ceremony at Mc- endured. My father was one,” he said. Coys Club, a restaurant on the “Five times the U.S. gov- “If those 33 tribes didn’t help military base. ernment removed us from our out, would we be here today?” The packed-house gathering homeland,” Winneshiek said. Many of the Ho-Chunk sol- honored the legacy and tradi- “They shipped our ancestors diers who fought in World tion of the Ho-Chunk people. out West on railcars.” War II weren’t even consid- “Every year we observe Na- Some people jumped off the ered citizens at the time. tional America Indian Heri- train and headed back home, “Ho-Chunk people come tage Month and it was appro- some hid in Canada, he said. from a long line of warriors priate to honor the Ho-Chunk Then, in the late 1890s to – to the beginning of time,” Nation because the land Fort early 1900s, the Ho-Chunk Winneshiek said. “Our people McCoy sits on was part of people were given homestead have endured a lot. But we Chief Clayton Winneshiek speaks to the audience Ho-Chunk territory,” he said. lands. are still here. We are strong. concerning the endurance of the Ho-Chunk people at In attendance were students “I think about what our We are survivors. A lot of our McCoys Club in honor of American Indian Heritage from the Challenge Academy forefathers had to endure people are in the military and Month. and from the diversity class, a for us to remain here,” Win- we say a lot of prayers for “Ho-Chunk bingo was the Black River Falls District. group of freshmen and sopho- neshiek said. them.” born,” he said. “And a smoke I put up with a lot – name mores, from Tomah High About a year ago, Win- The Ho-Chunk Nation be- shops and casinos.” calling and teasing. I didn’t came a federally-recognized Of the 11 tribes in Wiscon- want to go to school,” he said. tribe in 1962 and housing was sin, the Ho-Chunk Nation “When my older brother was a big issue for the people. is the only tribe not to own killed in an accident, he let “The government helped a reservation, he said, but it me stay home some days. with housing/ I grew up in does have the status of a res- “I told Dad about the fights one of those houses – a two ervation. at school – something that room house without running Because of the State Gam- happened that day,” Win- water or electricity. Twelve ing Compact, much of the neshiek said. “He told me that people lived in that house,” money earned at the casinos you have to love each and ev- he said. “We moved to Black goes to the state. ery one of them.” River Falls in 1965, then we “If the casinos earn $200 So when he graduated from had a house with electricity million, the state gets $120 school, Winneshiek immedi- and water.” million of that,” he said. “But ately joined the military. In the late 1980s, educated that’s who we are. We’re here “Whatever their national- people stepped forward to to give, not to receive.” ity – we were one,” he said. seek sovereignty for the Na- Winneshiek recalled his “Whatever our forefathers tion, he said. The Constitu- Chief Clayton Winneshiek was presented with a younger days and what led up went through, we were will- tion was rewritten in the late to him becoming chief. ing to fight because tomorrow certificate of appreciation by Col. Stevn Nott of Fort 1980s, when gaming started. McCoy. “I went through school in might be a better day.” Ho-Chunk and Ethnic Studies course paves way for cultural understanding Ken Luchterhand it has lessons on the Ojibwa, connect students with their Act 31 and Native American Staff Writer but that school doesn’t have origins -- some are well con- Studies. He also works close- A new course, “Ho-Chunk the Native American student nected, and some are not. Of- ly with Lisa Poupart and JP and Ethnic Studies,” will help population that Black River ten I will talk with them in- Leary at UW-Green Bay. students to understand the dif- Falls does, Rykken said. dividually and bring in some “I have received a great deal ferent cultures that make up “Our district has been ag- cultural awareness,” he said. of help throughout the pro- our communities. gressive about Act 31 and the “Wisconsin has a rich ethnic cess and I’m very thankful to The course is now offered integration of Native Ameri- heritage, and Jackson County many people,” he said. at Black River Falls High can studies within the history certainly reflects that.” “It’s a good time to achieve School and it is unique in that program, as well as our other Rykken takes the course se- this goal and to make it solid it focuses on Ho-chunk his- Social Studies classes,” he riously because of the strong in the curriculum,” Rykken tory and culture while also said. “However, to integrate emotional connection his fam- said. “I hope to develop a allowing all students to focus this course into the curriculum ily has had with the culture. solid class that many students, specifically on their ethnic is unique. It’s a new adventure History instructor Paul “I’m passionate about Na- both native and non-native, heritage. for our school – something Rykken takes teaching tive American history, and will want to take as part of It is one of only two such the Ho-Chunk history and we have wanted to do for a culture very seriously and have been throughout my en- their history education. I classes being offered in the long time. It took all the stars has helped to develop the tire 36-year career.” Rykken hope to never see it go away.” state right now that are af- to align to get this accom- “Ho-Chunk and Ethnic said. “My grandfather was In addition to the new offer- filiated with the First Nations plished.” Studies” course. a teacher at Bethany Indian ing, the high school History Studies Program at UW- The course has already been Mission School in Witten- and Social Studies Depart- Green Bay. going for about 11 weeks and berg from 1920-1930 and my ment recently added Eli The Black River Falls it is a one semester course. “We will make mistakes, father was born at Bethany. Youngthunder to the group. Board of Education unani- Out of 25 students enrolled but we try to use accurate I was raised with a special “Eli has been an excellent mously approved the cur- in the course, 22 are Native information and up to date awareness of this history. I addition to our core,” accord- riculum in March and the first American. scholarship,” he said. “We try still have much to learn, but ing to Social Studies Depart- offering was in the 2014-15 To pull the course together to stay away from certain ar- it remains fascinating to me – ment Chair Tony Boerger. fall semester. The effort is has been a cooperative effort, eas, such as religion, which is we are in some exciting times “Working with the Ho- to comply with the mandates with several people doing probably better explored in a on this right now.” chunk Nation, the (BRF) of Act 31, the Wisconsin law their part to make it happen, different venue.” The goal is to broaden the District has taken important passed in 1989 that requires including Bill Quackenbush Rykken hopes to eventually reach of cultural instruction steps to incorporate more Na- public schools to offer in- of Ho-Chunk Cultural Re- have a broad audience. and understanding. tive American awareness and struction on American Indian sources and Adrienne Thun- “In our school, we have a “I’m developing a web-site understanding,” Rykken said. history and sovereignty, and der of Ho-Chunk Education mixed population,” he said. that integrates with the course One of the challenges in pub- sound instruction on issues Department. Several other “We have native students and ultimately would like to lic education right now is get- surrounding diversity. people have been involved who are not Ho-chunk, for be able to offer the course ting Native American teachers “It’s something we have and many have been, and will example. Among others, on-line, reaching out to other into the schools. We need been working towards for a be, guest speakers. right now I have Choctaw and schools,” Rykken said. more cultural awareness in while,” said Paul Rykken, his- “It wouldn’t be possible Ojibwa students, along with a Rykken has been working primary and secondary educa- tory instructor at BRF High without Ho-Chunk people growing number of Hispanic, with Aaron Birdbear at Uni- tion and we’re working hard School. being involved. It’s been a African-American, and mixed versity of Wisconsin – Madi- to achieve that.” The other similar program great thing and we’ve grown race students. son, who is working with in the state is in Prescott and together,” Rykken said. “The whole idea is to pre-service teachers regarding PAGE 8 ACHIEVEMENTS Ca Hikiruxe wira 28, 2014 Steindorf named new director of Youth Services Kathleen Roberts laborate with the other depart- Evergreen Valley College in I wrote a book titled Native Staff Writer ments within the nation. We San Jose, CA. He held the Realities, which has been sold Francis Steindorf is the should work together to build same position as EOPS Direc- all over the world.” new Director of Ho-Chunk unity. We should welcome tor at Merced College in Cali- Steindorf travelled through- Nation’s Youth Services Divi- feedback from schools, par- fornia since 2002. (EOPS is a out the United States present- sion. ents and tribal leaders as to program to assist low income, ing his songs about Native “I started this job on Sep- how we may better serve our disadvantaged students to culture. He would sing one tember 29 and this is the per- youth.” further their education.) And of his songs and talk about fect position for me. I am glad Steindorf is no stranger he had been an adjunct faculty Native history and issues. He to be back in Wisconsin,” said when it comes to knowing the member teaching multicul- made these presentations at Francis Steindorf has Steindorf. education system from both tural issues. elementary schools mostly in settled into his new office “I appreciate the primary sides. As a student he has re- Steindorf also held a su- Wisconsin and Minnesota. as the Director of Ho- staff of this division and will ceived a Bachelor of Arts in pervisory position in Pre-K When he thought about Chunk Nation’s Youth work with them by offering English from Viterbo Univer- through post-secondary edu- making his musical talents Services Division. training and staff develop- sity and he earned a Master’s cational programs for the Sha- into a career he realized how important role. I see the Youth ment.” degree in counseling from kopee Mdewakanton Sioux hard life as a musician would Centers having an important Steindorf already has ideas the University of Wisconsin- Community. be. role as well. Youth Services as to how to enrich and im- Madison. In his spare time he plays “I couldn’t see myself con- bridge parents and families prove the Youth Services As an employee at various his guitar, sings and writes stantly traveling, sleeping in with the school district staff, program. colleges and universities he music and lyrics. hotels and living on the road to provide academic assis- “It would be beneficial for has worked as a counselor, “Music is one of my most all the time,” he said. tance, advocacy, cultural and several staff members from recruiter and as an associate valued interests and almost “I like where I am, back in life skills training for our Ho- each Youth and Learning professor. became my career. I started Wisconsin and working for Chunk youth,” said Steindorf. Center to have training in He was an associate dean playing the guitar when I was the Ho-Chunk youth.” “The bottom line is to ben- grant writing. The additional at Grossmont College located in high school. I enjoyed play- “When it comes to prepar- efit the youth. To improve and funding from grants would in El Cajon, CA in 2007. ing gospel and rock music,” ing tribal youth to become help provide academic sup- enable more growth in Youth Prior to that position in 2005, he said. well-rounded adults, I see the port such as tutoring, cultural Services and would enhance Steindorf was the Extended “I wrote songs about tribal parents having a major role. I training, preventions, and life the program,” he said. Opportunity Program and history, culture, tribal issues, also see community members skills. We want our youth to “It is important to col- Services (EOPS) Director at sovereignty and treaties. And and tribal leaders as having an become future tribal leaders.” Artz gains satisfaction by seeing others become healthy Ken Luchterhand munity. this trip,” she said. “I look forward to getting said. “I can’t wait to begin the Staff Writer “I have spent the last 10 As Ho-Chunk Nation exer- to know everyone better in journey to health and wellness Jessica Artz is the kind of years as the Community cise physiologist, she hopes order to understand what I can with them.” person who receives satisfac- Health and Wellness director that she can assist many do to help people find ways tion from doing for others. at the South Wood County people in improving their life- to achieve and maintain opti- “I love helping people, YMCA, and was the Wiscon- styles. mal health and wellness,” she teaching and training, and see- sin Rapids YMCA branch di- ing people progress – making rector for the last five years,” lifestyle changes.” “Seeing she said. “Among numerous other people succeed drives job responsibilities at the me to continue to do what I YMCA, I spent a great deal love,” Artz said. of time teaching and training Artz is a recent addition to group fitness instructors and the Ho-Chunk Nation staff of community members as well exercise physiologists at the as conducting personal train- Health Department. She will ing and small group training be conducting classes and sessions.” helping people with the indi- She designed, as well as vidual fitness plans in the Wit- implemented, several behav- tenberg and Nekoosa areas. ior change programs dealing primarily with physical fitness and nutritional education re- garding behavior change. Artz has obtained several group fitness and wellness certifications such as ACE Personal Trainer, Latin dance and fitness, Livestrong If you are member of a federally recognized Instructor, Group Fitness tribe and would like to learn more about foster Certification, group cycling care or become a licensed foster home for instructor, PiYo (pilates yoga fusion class) instructor, and American Indian children in Milwaukee County yoga instructor. please contact one or both of the partner “In my free time I enjoy agencies listed below: being active. I love running, Pilates and dance,” Artz said. Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin “I also enjoy spending time Community Services Jessica Artz is the new with my niece and nephews, www.chw.org/communityservices exercise physiologist volunteering at my church, Phone: (414) KID-HERO for the Wittenberg and and traveling.” Email: [email protected] Nekoosa areas. She traveled with the Wis- consin Rapids Rotary Club SaintA to Nigeria in 2007 to help www.growhope.net She’s a 2004 graduate of implement wellness programs Phone: (855) GROW-HOPE University of Wisconsin – at various places, as well as Stevens Point with a degree in help with their clean water Health Promotion and Well- projects. ness with an emphasis in nu- “It was an amazing learning trition. Since graduation, she opportunity for me and a great First Nations Foster Family Network has been employed in many experience as I made many leadership roles in the com- lifelong friendships during November 28, 2014 HERITAGE PAGE 9 Native American Heritage month event held at Ceexhaci Community Center Kathleen Roberts teach Native American cul- Staff Writer ture.” November is designated as The presenters who led Native American Heritage the activities were Woodrow Month, so Ho-Chunk tribal White, Culture and Com- member Dawn Thoms, Wis- munity Education Program consin Rapids School District- Manager; Kim Crowley, Ho- Native American Program Chunk tribal member and Liaison and Jessica McMillan, master basket maker and Lisa Ho-Chunk Nation’s School Pasavento, Ho-Chunk Culture and Community Relations Teacher-Niikuusra Commu- Specialist, organized a dinner nity School. and culture event held at the Woodrow White, who man- Ceexhaci Community Center ages several organic gardens on November 15. for the Ho-Chunk Nation, “I introduced myself and discussed organic farming and stated the purpose of the the importance of growing event, to bring cultural aware- produce free from chemicals ness to the community and to and pesticides. He encouraged inform community members the community members to of the Title VII program and make healthier food choices to tell them how I can be to lessen their chances of reached,” said Thoms. obesity, heart disease and dia- “After the pot luck dinner betes. we had hands-on activities to “Woody was available

Lisa Pasvento presents Ho-Chunk language bingo to the community members at Ceexhaci.

throughout the event with the culture and language cur- grams are available to serve fresh fruits and vegetables to riculum she teaches at the Nii- all Native American students make healthy smoothie drinks kuusra Community School in who attend schools in Wis- for everyone,” said Thoms. Nekoosa. She presented a Ho- consin Rapids, Nekoosa, Port Kim Crowley along with Chunk language bingo game Edwards, and Pittsville. her apprentices, Sarah Crow- and a language card game for “The programs are available ley and Tina Awonohapy, the event participants. to assist families with school displayed baskets and demon- Thoms and McMillan supply costs and anything to strated basket making. handed out packets describing benefit their education. This “She is one of only 12 Ho- the Johnson O’Malley (JOM) event was held to inform the Chunk tribal members that and Title VII programs and community of resources avail- still make black ash baskets,” encouraged community mem- able to them and to celebrate said Thoms. She is a third bers to participate in the pro- Native American heritage and generation basket maker who grams’ parent committees. culture,” said McMillan. Kim and Sarah Crowley demonstrate basket making is teaching her daughters this Angie Higdon, Title VII at the Native American Heritage Culture dinner held Ho-Chunk tradition.” Chairperson and JOM Secre- at the Ceexhaci Community Center on November 15. Lisa Pasavento talked about tary, explained that both pro- Basket maker places emphasis on sharing skills of the past Ken Luchterhand said. “Now, they would be Staff Writer able to make baskets on their Lila Greengrass Blackdeer own and make their own de- has a talent she hopes won’t signs.” be lost. Lila said that she has been She’s a black ash basket teaching craft making for maker and she’s been teaching years. many Tribal Office Building “I teach them from the tips employees the skills of the of their toes to the tips of their craft. heads,” she said. She teaches For about three weeks, she how to make earrings, also has been meeting with Donna called diagonal weaving, hair Littlegeorge, Sandy Win- streamers, hair wrap, moc- neshiek, Natalie Bird and Tina casins, and roaches. She also Warner. And while they’re tans hides. making their baskets, Lila has “I made the whole outfit for been teaching them the Ho- the Marquette Warriors mas- Chunk language, especially cot,” she said. the terms for the materials Her dress applique sashes and the directions for creating are on display in the Milwau- them. kee Museum and she has a “I’ve been making baskets basket display at the Smith- since I was 5,” Lila said. “I sonian National Museum of would take the scraps that Natural History in Washing- other people left behind and ton, D.C. make small baskets.” In 1999, Lila received a na- When she was young, her tional award from the Nation- Putting their talents to good use, basket makers (from left) Donna Littlegeorge, parents had a basket stand on al Endowment for the Arts. Natalie Bird, Lila Greengrass Blackdeer, Sandy Winneshiek and Tina Warner Highway 12 between Millston She was presented the 1999 display their crafts that were made with the help and direction of Lila. and Black River Falls. National Heritage Fellowship So, with her knowledge of Award, which is the country’s of craft making alive, she has “We learned patience and transported because of the basket making and the Ho- most prestigious honor for passed some of that ability to listening skills,” Littlegeorge emerald ash borer infestation Chunk language, the four accomplishment in folk and the four women at the TOB. said. “Hardly anyone makes occurring across the country, women asked if Lila would traditional arts. She was rec- “It was both fun and frus- baskets anymore.” so the training will have to teach how to make baskets. ognized for her work in black trating,” Winneshiek said. Lila said that she will be occur near where the tree has Lila provided the materials ash baskets, moccasins, yarn “You have to keep the black showing people the whole been harvested. and the know-how. sashes and hair wraps. ash strips wet and tight. Lila process, staring with a log. “They did real well,” Lila To help keep the knowledge was very patient with us.” Black ash wood can’t be PAGE 10 LEGALS Ca Hikiruxe wira 28, 2014

SUMMONS SUMMONS SUMMONS (First Publication) (First Publication) (First Publication) IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT Daniel E. Funmaker, Plaintiff(s), v. Eloise Daniel E. Funmaker, Plaintiff(s), v. Eloise Funmaker, Ethel Funmaker, Kyle Funmaker, Funmaker, Ethel Funmaker, Kyle Funmaker, In the Interest of Minor : A.F., DOB 06/18/2011 Sybil Grey Owl, Eliza Mary Green, JoAnn Sybil Grey Owl, Eliza Mary Green, JoAnn J.F., DOB 11/15/2007 Funmaker-Jones, Joyce Funmaker-Warner, Funmaker-Jones, Joyce Funmaker-Warner, R.F., DOB 06/25/2006 Bonnie Funmaker-Hanson, James A. Funmaker, Bonnie Funmaker-Hanson, James A. Funmaker, Case : JV 12-13 Brent Funmaker, and Myron Funmaker, Brent Funmaker, and Myron Funmaker, JV 12-14 Defendant(s). Defendant(s). JV 12-15 Case : CV 14-12 Case : CV 14-12 TO THE PARENT, GUARDIAN, LEGAL OR PHYSICAL CUSTODIAN TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): AND/OR TRADITIONAL RELATIVE(S): Meagan Martinez Brent Funmaker JoAnn Funmaker-Jones You are hereby informed that you have been deemed an interested party in the You are hereby informed that you have been named You are hereby informed that you have been named above-entitled guardianship case. This legal notice of the filed Petition for is now served a defendant in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. This legal notice a defendant in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. This legal notice upon you by publication. A proceeding concerning the above-named is pending in the Court, and an adjudication will be made. The Court shall convene an Guardianship Hearing in of the Complaint is now served upon you by publication. Your of the Complaint is now served upon you by publication. Your accordance with HocĄk Nation Third Party Guardianship Act, Para. 11.13a. Any parent(s), written Answer to the Complaint must be filed with the Court written Answer to the Complaint must be filed with the Court guardian(s) and/or person(s) having legal or physical custody of the must appear along with on or before the twentieth day from the date of the published on or before the twentieth day from the date of the published issuance of this Summons in . See Ho-Chunk Nation Rules of the at the Hearing described below. issuance of this Summons in . See Ho-Chunk Nation Rules of Civil The Court shall commence a proceeding at 1:00 on the 15th day of December Procedure, Rules 5(C)(1)(f), 6(A). Also, you must send or present Civil Procedure, Rules 5(C)(1)(f), 6(A). Also, you must send or present a copy of your Answer to the opposing party listed 2014 for the following purpose: Guardianship Hearing. Parties may seek to appear by a copy of your Answer to the opposing party listed above or to above or to their attorney of record and provide the Court with a telephone by submitting a written request and accompanying Certificate of Service to the their attorney of record and provide the Court with a Certificate Certificate of Service. Failure to file a timelyAnswer in the time presiding judge. See Ho-Chunk Nation Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 5(B). Pursuant to of Service. Failure to file a timely Answer in the time allowed allowed can result in a default judgment being entered against HocĄk Nation Third Party Guardianship Act, Para. 11.13c, the parties have a right to counsel can result in a default judgment being entered against you. Id., you. Id., Rule 54. at their own expense; a right to confront and cross-examine those appearing against them; a Rule 54. The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, right to present and subpoena witnesses; a right to substitution of judge; and a right to a jury The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson County) trial. Highway 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson County) Wisconsin. Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, NOTICE – VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER IS SUBJECT TO PROCEEDINGS FOR The Trial Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, Black River Black River Falls, WI 54615. The telephone number is (715) CONTEMPT OF COURT. SUBPOENAS: ‘THE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH Falls, WI 54615. The telephone number is (715) 284-2722, or toll 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the facsimile number A SUBPOENA SHALL SUBJECT THE PERSON FAILING TO COMPLY TO THE free 800-434-4070, and the facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. is (715) 284-3136. CONTEMPT POWER OF THE COURT.’ THE COURT MAY FIND ANY PARTY TO THIS MATTER IN CONTEMPT OF COURT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING OR FOR FAILURE TO FOLLOW COURT ORDERS. SUMMONS SUMMONS The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River (Second Publication) (Second Publication) Falls, (Jackson 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, IN THE HO-CHUNK TRIAL COURT IN THE HO-CHUNK TRIAL COURT State of Wisconsin ex rel., Ho-Chunk Nation Child and the facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. Support Agency and Kristen S. Vian, Petitioners, v. State of Wisconsin ex rel., Ho-Chunk Nation Child SUMMONS Jeron L. Wilson, Respondent. Support Agency and Lakita Scott, Petitioners, v. Case No. CS 14-18 (Second Publication) Jon E. Leidy, Respondent. IN THE HO-CHUNK TRIAL COURT TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Jeron Case No. CS 14-57 L. Wilson TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Jon E. State of Wisconsin ex rel., Ho-Chunk Nation Child Support Agency and You are hereby informed that you have been Leidy named a respondent in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. This Dakota A. Toman, Petitioners, v. Casey G. Thundercloud, You are hereby informed that you have been legal notice of the Petition to Register and Enforce a Foreign named a respondent in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. This Respondent. Judgment or Order for Child Support is now served upon you by legal notice of the Petition to Register and Enforce a Foreign Case No. CS 14-53 publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be filed Judgment or Order for Child Support is now served upon you with the Court on or before the twentieth day from the date of the by publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be second published issuance of this Summons. You may request a filed with the Court on or before the twentieth day from the TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Casey G. Thundercloud hearing within your written response. See RECOGNITION OF date of the second published issuance of this Summons. You You are hereby informed that you have been named a respondent in the above- FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS ORDINANCE, 4 HCC may request a hearing within your written response. See entitled civil lawsuit. This legal notice of the Petition to Register and Enforce a Foreign § 2.5. Also, you must send or present a copy of your Answer to RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS Judgment or Order for Child Support is now served upon you by publication. Your written the opposing parties listed above or to their attorneys of record. ORDINANCE, 4 HCC § 2.5. Also, you must send or present a Answer to the Petition must be filed with the Court on or before the twentieth day from the Failure to file a timelyAnswer in the time allowed can affect you copy of your Answer to the opposing parties listed above or to date of the second published issuance of this Summons. You may request a hearing within right to object to the enforcement of the foreign judgment or their attorneys of record. Failure to file a timelyAnswer in the your written response. See RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS order for child support. Id., §2.6c. time allowed can affect you right to object to the enforcement ORDINANCE, 4 HCC § 2.5. Also, you must send or present a copy of your Answer to the The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, of the foreign judgment or order for child support. Id., §2.6c. opposing parties listed above or to their attorneys of record. Failure to file a timelyAnswer in W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson County), The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, the time allowed can affect you right to object to the enforcement of the foreign judgment Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P.O. Box 70, W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson County), or order for child support. Id., §2.6c. Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P.O. Box 70, Black River Falls, WI 54615. The telephone number is (715) The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway 54 East, Black Black River Falls, WI 54615. The telephone number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the facsimile number is River Falls, (Jackson County), Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P.O. Box 70, 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the facsimile number (715) 284-3136. Black River Falls, WI 54615. The telephone number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434- is (715) 284-3136. 4070, and the facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. November 28, 2014 NEWS PAGE 11 Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin becomes a co-presenting sponsor of the Minnesota Swarm The three-year partnership will include field naming rights and a weeklong youth lacrosse camp Submitted by Alec also includes a commitment duce our fans to all the great Schimke, Minnesota from both parties to host an things Ho-Chunk Gaming and Swarm Lacrosse annual weeklong lacrosse the people of Ho-Chunk Na- The National Lacrosse camp for Ho-Chunk Nation tion have to offer. We’re also League’s (NLL) Minnesota youth in the summertime. looking forward to working Swarm today announced a “We are really feeling the with the youth of Ho-Chunk threeyear partnership with energy of this sport with this Nation every year during Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin partnership,” Ho-Chunk Na- a weeklong lacrosse camp that will make the Wisconsin- tion President Jon Greendeer to help grow the Creator’s based casino chain a co-pre- said. Game.” senting sponsor of the team. “This game not only has its About Minnesota Swarm In the partnership, Ho- roots in our culture and heri- The Minnesota Swarm com- Chunk Gaming Wisconsin tage, it is vastly reclaiming its petes in the National Lacrosse will receive exclusive field place as the activity of choice League (NLL) and plays naming rights during Swarm in Native communities today. an 18-game regular season home games; the Swarm’s I’m excited to see our rela- schedule (nine home and nine home playing field will now tionship with the Minnesota away) that begins in January be referred to as Ho-Chunk Swarm take its first official and runs through May, fol- Nation Field at Xcel Energy steps together and grow with lowed by the Champion’s Cup Center. The Ho-Chunk Gam- the popularity of this pro- Playoffs. ing Wisconsin logo will also found, energetic sport.” Minnesota enters its 11th be placed on the Swarm’s “We are excited to officially season in the NLL in 2015 home and away jerseys. welcome Ho-Chunk Gaming and plays its home games at Ho-Chunk Nation owns and These facilities are located in In addition, Ho-Chunk Wisconsin to the Swarm fam- Xcel Energy Center. From operates five casinos and a Black River Falls, Madison, Gaming will be the present- ily,” Swarm Co-Owner and 2005-14, the Swarm has av- class II facility in Wisconsin Nekoosa, Tomah, Wisconsin ing sponsor of the Swarm’s President Andy Arlotta said. eraged over 9,500 fans per with a total of 344,000 square Dells, and Wittenberg and of- annual Native American Heri- “This is the first time an out- game, and has appeared in the feet of gaming space offering fer hotels and dining options tage Night on Feb. 6 when of-state tribe has partnered postseason seven times. 5,318 class II and class III slot to fit your individual needs. the team faces the Rochester with the Swarm on this level, About Ho-Chunk Gam- machines and 85 table games. Visit their website at www. Knighthawks. The partnership and we are excited to intro- ing Wisconsin Today, the ho-chunkgaming.com Journey of Hope Continued from Page 5 loss and 99% were satisfied minutes of television watch- courage my family to make awakening to know what can Wii fitness, Pinaga and Chair with the program; while 17% ing. When a family member healthy choices. They reach actually happen if a person is Aerobics were also available. were not satisfied complete- wants to watch television, for a fresh carrot or celery not keeping active and aware The Journey of Hope half- ly,” said Fredrick. they pay for the privilege with now, instead of chips and a of their health. day schedule on Friday started He reminded the audience their TV Money. soda,” he said. Lunch was served and fol- with morning physical exer- to sign up and he announced “The incentive system “Educate yourself and talk lowed by a variety of break- cises, followed by registration the program is open to all em- proved to work, it cut down to others. My family is on out sessions, Mindful Eating, and a healthy breakfast. ployees and all Native com- much of the television watch- the right track by keeping ac- Natural Pain Management, Dr. Amy DeLong offered munity members 5 years old ing time significantly. My tive and choosing healthier Natural Medicines, Behav- a presentation titled: “The and up. family started budgeting their foods and by supporting each ior Change, Diabetes Bingo, Amazing Power of the Fam- Following Fredrick’s pre- TV dollars,” said Dr. Lane. other.” Aromatherapy, The Most ily.” She discussed the impor- sentation, the key speaker, Dr. After the 10:30 AM break, With a different story and Shocking Facts and Healthy tance of family support and Kirk Lane offered more moti- the next session, a Panel experience, Shawley told of Smoothies. how the family sets the en- vational information and told Discussion, featured Hen- her bout with gestational dia- Conference participants had vironment for healthy eating his personal story to improve ning Garvin, Becky Shawley betes. She was amazed when the opportunity to have a mas- and physical activity. During his own family’s health. and Fawn Smith. Each panel she was diagnosed with diabe- sage, offered by Tom Redbird, her session participants were Dr. Lane said he and his member gave a unique, per- tes. She never thought about III and Lorie Hindman. Foot encouraged to share their sto- family hold family board sonal account of their battle, weight gain until her preg- care was also available during ries. meetings. During the meet- success and continuous jour- nancy and was overwhelmed the event. DeLong’s presentation was ings they discuss and plan ney with diabetes. when she had to use insulin Display tables were set up a good review and summary activities that all the family Garvin’s contribution to the right away. during the conference to offer of the other speaker’s presen- members would enjoy. panel was how he had a love, “I had to slow down to take services and information. The tations and offered additional “It is like a successful fami- hate relationship with fitness. care of myself. The most dif- HC Nutrition, Community ideas on how to take action ly day that is held as a weekly “It was mostly hate,” he said. ficult part was to make it to Health Nurse, HIV testing; for the prevention of diabetes. activity,” he said. “I started smoking when I appointments,” she said. Food Distribution, Well Wom- Wrapping up the confer- “We enjoy doing things was 18 years old, I weighed “The four month experience en’s Program, Blood pressure ence, door prizes were award- together and our family sup- 250 pounds and I was not taught me what it was like and Blood Sugar level testing, ed and closing remarks were ports each other. This way the physically active,” said to be a diabetic. The experi- Let’s Move Campaign, Youth given. Charging Bull offered activities don’t feel like work Garvin. ence helped me know I had to Wellness Team, Maternal and the closing songs. or planned exercise, it is just “I recall going to the top of teach healthy choices to my Child Health A pound of frozen buffalo fun.” the steps in my house and I children.” Concluding the first day of meat was distributed to all He also offered a creative couldn’t catch my breath.” Smith shared a story of the conference, participants conference participants, along way to shorten the length of He had to do something or her recovery after she had a completed evaluations on the with a box lunch to go. time family members watch he wouldn’t be around much stroke as a young adult. With presentations and received a HCN Health and Wellness television or use other elec- longer. the support of family and prize drawing ticket for each Coordinator, Karena Thun- tronic media. Garvin said his parents, friends, and with her strong one they turned in. dercloud, said there were 180 He began a system using as role models, shaped his character and hard work, she Activities resumed follow- attendees and with all the TV Money. With this unique environment; that is what recovered. She had to relearn ing dinner. From 7-8:30 PM positive feedback, another system, each family member influenced his not so healthy how to walk but she was for- Family Fun Night participants conference is planned for next receives $14 of TV Money. lifestyle. “Your kids do what tunate and could tell this suc- had the opportunity to play year. One TV dollar is worth 30 they see, that is why I en- cess story. She said it was an the Moccasin Game and Kasu. PAGE 12 HO-CHUNK GAMING Ca Hikiruxe wira 28, 2014 Holiday Concert Friends Sharing Food Submitted by Tris Harris, Senior Manager-Public Chunk Gaming Black River Falls has had food collections Relations, Ho-Chunk Gaming ~ Black River Falls for this organization, but we found out that they are able On December 7th, 2014, Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River to purchase a lot more food through a few companies with Falls will have 2 Holiday Tribute Concerts featuring trib- fund donations, so this year it was decided to hold a concert utes to Elvis (Garry Wesley), Elton John (Brian Harris), to raise money for a big donation to help more families dur- Patsy Cline (Elaine Wesley) and Nat King Cole (Robin ing the Holiday season. Adkins). In honor of the holiday season, we are keeping You can purchase your ticket by calling 1-800-657-4621 prices low so tickets are only $10 with shows at 5pm and ext #4060 or stop in at our Valet booth and know that a 7:30pm. $5 of every ticket sold will go to Friends Sharing portion of your ticket is going to help with support that in- Food and each ticket holder will also receive $5 back in dividuals and family that need a little extra help. For more Rewards Play. information about Friends Sharing Food, you can call their Friends Sharing Food started out about 7 years ago President, Daniel Diehn at 715-284-0882. when there was found to be a need to send food home with Ho-Chunk Gaming – Black River Falls is owned and op- school children on Friday to ensure they had meals at home erated by Ho-Chunk Nation Enterprises, with headquarters on the weekend. It gradually took over a few food pantries in Black River Falls, Wis. Ho-Chunk Nation Enterprises in Jackson County and now services Black River Falls, also owns and operates Ho-Chunk Gaming – Madison, Melrose, Alma Center, Hixton and Taylor by providing Nekoosa, Tomah, Wisconsin Dells and Wittenberg. For food to low income families at pantries in those towns once more information, call Ho-Chunk Gaming – Black River a month and still with the school children. Falls at 800/657-4621 or go online www.ho-chunkgaming. They have a board of about 15 members from the area com. that volunteer their time to gather food. In the past, Ho- Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg Food Drive Submitted by Tracy Pecore, Director of Market- ing, Ho-Chunk Gaming ~ Wittenberg Ho-Chunk Gaming Wit- tenberg recently held a food drive promotion for casino guests from October 13-No- vember 15, 2014. Over two pallets of non-perishable food donations were collected for local food pantries for the up- coming holiday season. The Birnamwood Area Community Cupboard and the Wittenberg Food Pantry each received a donation on No- vember 19, 2014. (L-R) Stefanie Rice-Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg, (L-R) Travis Sadenwasser- Ho-Chunk Gaming Wit- Joann Olson and Ruth Perry-Birnamwood Area Com- tenberg, Jennifer Onesti-Wittenberg Food Pantry, munity Cupboard. Jacob Vargas-Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg, Tammy Meverden-Wittenberg Food Pantry. Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg Veteran’s Day Submitted by Tracy Local Vietnam Veteran, young and old, to show them on the tradition of the Ho- the Armed Forces, Pi hinag- Pecore, Director of Market- Anthony Gauthier, served as that this is the day that we all Chunk people to demonstrate igiwi (Thank you) and Happy ing, Ho-Chunk Master of ceremonies. The pay our respects to America’s an unconditional reverence Veteran’s Day from the Ho- Gaming ~ Wittenberg Birnamwood Darling-Gunder- veterans TOGETHER and to anyone who has served. To Chunk Nation.” Despite the inclement son Post 341 Color guard that every day, you can count our valued men and woman of weather, Ho-Chunk Gam- presented the 21 gun ing Wittenberg had a great salute and playing of turnout for the Veteran’s Day taps. A special Thank Flag Raising ceremony held You to our Ho-Chunk Tuesday, November 11 at Veteran’s Sid White- 11:00am. wing, Lucy Vargas, Ho-Chunk Nation President and Corwin Roth who Jon Greendeer made his pres- help raise the flags and ence to honor our veterans. assisted by Ho-Chunk Greendeer praised all who Gaming Wittenberg have served and expressed the Security Officers who Ho-Chunk Nation’s respect have also served in and honor for all veterans. the military. Lake Greendeer said, “On Novem- Delton Singers were ber 11, 2014, our country took also present and sang pause to acknowledge the ser- the Ho-Chunk Nation vice of ALL men and women Flag Song and four who pledged their lives for Service Songs (Army, the protection of United States Navy, Air Force, Ma- citizens. Far and wide, Native rine Corp); to bring Americans answered this call traditional culture to in numbers and enlisted in the this Veteran’s Day service in great proportions Ceremony. despite being a small popula- In closing, Green- tion. From medical, adminis- deer said, “This tration, combat, and support, Veteran’s Day, we EVERY soldier is deserving gathered in the little of the honor and respect they town of Wittenberg, have given each of us through WI to pay tribute to their actions.” these men and women, November 28, 2014 HO-CHUNK GAMING PAGE 13 PAGE 14 NOTICES Ca Hikiruxe wira 28, 2014

Homebuyer Education

Have you ever Does the thought about idea of a buying a mortgage home? scare you?

Date Saturday, December 6, 2014 Time 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Location Indian Mission Coumnity Bldg., Indian Mission, Black River Falls, WI

Join Us! Homebuyer Education can help reduce the stress & confusion of buying a home. It is a great place to start if you’re considering buying a home & are not quite ready. Contact Name Come & Learn about Down Payment Winona Mann Assistance Programs. (608) 374-1245 Snacks, Lunch will be provided! Hurry and call for a reservation! November 28, 2014 NOTICES PAGE 15

Meet Angela.

You may know her as Jim Carrimon’s

Wiiha, and the granddaughter of

Lorraine (Snowball) and Laverne Carrimon.

Angela has always enjoyed caring for and working with community members in the La Crosse area, especially elders. Angela was integral to the care that her Gaaga (Lorraine) and her Jaaji (Jim) received throughout their illnesses.

Angela was recently diagnosed with Stage IV Please help us to offset some of the Undifferentiated Uterine Sarcoma. She is on costs associated with Family Medical Leave while she undergoes her treatment, and chemotherapy. After a few more chemo help her as she has

treatments, she will undergo surgery at Mayo helped so many.

Clinic in Rochester.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH I 8AM-3PM I TRIBAL OFFICE BUILDING-BRF

BAKE SALE I RAFFLE I SILENT AUCTION

For more information, or to donate baked goods or items for the raffle & auction – Please call Valerie Carrimon at (608)799-4797. PAGE 16 GOOD NEWS Ca Hikiruxe wira 28, 2014 Koenig and the Badgers buck the Boise State Broncos Marlon WhiteEagle Jackson layup put the Badgers Editor up by 22 points. Bronson Koenig and the Nigel Hayes knocked down No. 3 ranked Wisconsin a jump shots, Koenig added a Badgers put their 2014-2015 jump shot. Bronson followed season perfect record on the that up with a no look pass on line against the unbeaten a fast break to Kaminsky for a Boise State Broncos at the dunk. The score is now Bad- Kohl Center in a late game on gers 66, Broncos 43. Saturday November 22 that Bronson checked out and was televised by the Big Ten back into the game with just Network. over 4 minutes left in the Coming into the game, the game. He gets his second as- Badgers have been outscoring sist in the game with a pass to their opponents by 30+ points. Kaminsky, who sank another There are four Badgers aver- 3 pointer. Hayes got fouled aging 10 points or more. and added a couple more The Broncos start the scor- points from the free throw ing with a layup and jump line to make the score 71-47. shot from Derrick Marks, and Subs enter the game with another layout from Anthony just under 3 minutes remain- Drmic. Drmic averages 20 ing in the game. Vitto Brown points per game for Boise added 2 points, and Riley State. Josh Gasser hit a 3 Dearring hit a 3 pointer from pointer, while Frank Kamin- NBA range. Dearring added sky sank a pair 3 pointers to the final 2 points. The Bad- give the Badgers a 9-6 lead gers win 78-54. after 5 minutes of play. Frank Kaminsky finished Bronson hits a jumper against the Broncos. Bronson Koenig and Duje with a season high 26 points. Dukan checked into the game Nigel Hayes finished with after a Frank Kaminsky block 15 points, and Traevon Jack- before a TV timeout with son with 11 points. Bronson 14:07 left to play in the first Koenig finished with a season half. Koenig got called for a high 7 points. foul early, as does Dukan. The Badger defense held Bronson hit a jump shot, Anthony Drmic to only 7 followed by a Nigel Hayes points. Derrick Marks was 3 pointer, to make it a 16-10 the high scorer for the Bron- game. A Sam Dekker layup cos with 16 points, while and a pair of Kaminsky jump- Mikey Thompson finished ers gave the Badgers a 22-11 with 10 points. lead. The Badgers improve to Koenig subbed out and back 4-0 and gained the No. 2 rank in with 8 minutes left in the in the Associated Press (AP) half. He picked up his second polls. foul. Wisconsin travels to the Ba- Another Kaminsky 3 hamas for the preseason tour- pointer, a Dukan layup, and nament, the Battle 4 Atlantis, Kaminsky tip-in increased the which features Florida, UNC, Badger lead to 29-18. Butler, Oklahoma, UCLA, Hayes got fouled and went UAB, Georgetown, and Wis- to the free throw line to add consin. The Badgers will a couple more points for the face University of Alabama- Badgers. Frank Kaminsky fol- Birmingham on Wednesday lowed up with another jump November 26. Then they shot, Dukan hit a 3 pointer, will square off against either and Traevon Jackson added Florida or Georgetown on Bronson Koenig (24) and the Wisconsin Badgers defend against the Broncos. two more to give the Badgers Thursday night. Then Friday a 38-24 lead at the half. night’s opponent is TBA and Nigel Hayes got things will be for the championship. started for the Badgers when Another big game coming he hit a jump shot. Dekker up for the Badgers is a home drove in to make a layup, fol- game against No. 4 Duke lowed by a Hayes dunk. Blue Devils on Wednesday Koenig checked back into December 3. the game just 3 minutes into With 4 games into the sea- the second half of play. Koe- son, Bronson Koenig is aver- nig hit a 3 pointer to increase aging 20 minutes per game. the lead to 49-33 with 14 min- That’s five more minutes from utes left in the game. last year. Koenig is averag- Traevon Jackson added 5 ing 3 points per game, and 1.6 points with a 3 pointer and a rebounds per game. jump shot, to make it a 54-35 Good Luck to Bronson and game. the Wisconsin Badgers for the Another pair of Kaminsky remainder of the season. jump shots, a Gasser steal and

Bronson hits a 3 pointer and finishes with a season high 7 points.

Duje Dukan and Bronson Koenig prepare to check into the game against Boise State.