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1 PAGE 2 LETTERS Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 18, 2013 From The Office Of The President To the Ho-Chunk People: Couple the budget process out to as many areas as I can expense of Canadian First Well, the holiday season has with the start of the election each month to listen to what Nations, we can’t pass this passed and I hope everyone season, we’re in for an active needs to be done. I thank opportunity to demonstrate had a good time with their spring and I’m anticipating those District Legislators and the strength of our loved ones whenever possible. that there’ll be many looking area members for welcoming sovereignty through active I certainly did & just like to be a part of an era of me to their meetings. engagement and good shared many, it wasn’t nearly continuous forward progress. I know that we have some governance. enough time off. I have an We are rolling out some of big battles ahead on some I feel I am blessed each opportunity to take a little the initiatives I know last legal challenges of our day with this great privilege time off this month before year’s funding just wouldn’t gaming rights and threats to to serve each of you and the budget season takes us adequately support and over our environment particularly look forward to continuing through another busy part of the course of this term, I see with regard to mining in to march this Great Nation the year. We are fortunate many of the wishes mapped the state. With the recent forward with strength and to have an upcoming fiscal out early on coming to energy brought by the Idle confidence. year that will most likely fruition. No More movement, we better serve the membership While much of my time can’t pass a great opportunity In the Service of the People, thanks to a watermark year has been dedicated to to demonstrate our own Mąąšųsga at our facilities. My thanks more internal but essential sovereignty and unity with Jon Greendeer to all the workers who have administrative duties, I’ve our brother and sister tribes. President of the Ho-Chunk just been at steady, top-notch kept my commitments to the Although the circumstances Nation performance. districts by making sure I get it comes is at the unfortunate Native People We, as Native People look learning how to care of others. flower. She showed me the They possess uniqueness, at life in a circular fashion and We may have had the Our teachers come in many generosity of giving rather creativity, and distinctiveness we live our lives accordingly. opportunity to live with forms, it may be an elder, than receiving which put in their grasp of life. As we travel on the road grandparents who shared their another family member or a value in my life. I have been able to view of life we have encountered wisdom. friend. She had a creative and the beauty of Native People many blessings and hardships. What we learned is not We learn by watching and imaginative mind and this through my eyes. We may have experienced found in a book and we imitating our grandparents, showed in the items that she I am able to write about a hardship and realized that grasped great wealth from parent, siblings or others. created. the beauty that Native People we could learn from this their teachings. We have a responsibility to She would look at possess with much joy. experience. So as we travel we will teach our children the good something and make an exact As I view life I am able to On this road that we travel learn many things about what and meaningful way of life. replica of that item. feel happy with where I have we met people who touched life has to offer. I remember seeing my These may seem simple to been and what I have seen. us in a special way. Our life is touched when grandmother making a someone else but to me it left The gifts the Creator has We have many teachers in we meet a person who plants beautiful piece of jewelry and an indelible mark. given to each of us should be life, from tying a shoestring to a seed that flourishes into a giving it away. We learn that Native People enjoyed and cherished. have fondness and respect for For these are the pleasures all things. of life and need to be kept in a When they take the time special place in our heart. to create such beauty I know If we live each day with few they possess imagination. expectations our blessings These are the things I have will be many. observed about Native People This is dedicated to those which is extraordinary. elders who have touched my Native People shape their life immensely. values in what they do for others and then themselves. Manak suc jeiga RMD

Thief, ban from Tribe I was just reading an article from their tribe; they must be about an Indian stealing from banned from the tribe. They his own tribe. Considering lose all rights and privileges the amount that was stolen, as a tribal member and their the judge let him off easy. names and enrollment number He got a slap on the wrist. In taken of the tribal roll. All Indian country, crime does tribal members could ask pay. for a constitutional vote on Since the government this. They say, “Once a thief, The Hocak Worak is a periodical published twice monthly by the Ho-Chunk Nation. Editorials and articles appearing courts will not hold them always a thief.” in the Hocak Worak are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the accountable, why can’t we Hocak Worak staff or the Ho-Chunk Nation. The Hocak Worak encourages the submission of letters to the Editor. All letters must include the signature, address do it. Here is something all Thanks, and telephone number of the author. Letters are subject to editing for grammar, length, malicious and libelous content. Native Americans must talk Pat Greyhair The Hocak Worak reserves the right to reject any advertising, material, or letters submitted for publication. The about. Anyone who steals submission of articles, poetry, artwork and photos is encouraged. The Editor makes the sole decision of what is Maxi Ska gah published in the Hocak Worak. The Hocak Worak will not assume any responsibility for unsolicited material. Submissions deadlines for the Hocak Worak are by 4:30 PM. 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. HOCAK WORAK NEWSLETTER Reader responds to EDITOR ...... Marlon WhiteEagle P. O. Box 667 STAFF WRITER ...... Sherman Funmaker Black River Falls, WI 54615 STAFF WRITER ...... Ken Luchterhand • PHONE: (800) 472-3089 Barbara Decorah letter Administrative Assistant ....Anna Reichenbach • FAX: (715) 284-7852 In the December 14 issue to her. Also, I have written of the Hocak Worak you a letter to Calli and have The Hocak Worak • ONLINE: published a letter from Ms. enclosed it in Barbara’s letter is a member of: www.ho-chunknation.com Barbara Decorah in which for her to give to him if she she described the many health wishes. The Native American www.hocakworak.com problems of her son, Calli Joe The people of the Ho- Journalist Association Decorah and how, throughout Chunk Nation can be proud his courageous struggle, he that among our people we has maintained a positive have such a fine, courageous attitude and a love of life. young man as Calli and Attention: The Next Deadline of the I was very moved by his loving, devoted and her letter and want to give supportive mother. God bless Hoca\k Worak will be Jan. 25th which will be published on Feb. 1st. encouragement to her and them. Please contact Enrollment at ext. 1015 if you have a change of address or her son. I have written a letter to Barbara; however, Thank you. would like to be placed on the mailing list. I don’t have her address. I Sincerely, am enclosing the letter and Kent Kirkwood ask you to please forward it Mount Prospect, IL January 18, 2013 HEALTH PAGE 3 Idle No More Continued from Page 1 as for our own treaty rights here in the US. Thank all of you for coming out.” On January 11, Canadian Prime Minister Harper met with numerous First Nation leaders to begin forged a “government to government” relationship. Spence did not attend the meeting due to the Governor General Johnston not being present during the meeting. The Idle No More movement has stated its goals and vision in a January 11 press release. They say their vision is to promote “Indigenous Sovereignty to protect water, air, land and all creation for future generations”. And their goal is to “education and the revitalization of Indigenous peoples through awareness and empowerment. Idle No More has successfully encouraged knowledge sharing of Indigenous Sovereignty and Environmental Protections”. Overpass Light Brigade posts messages for the cause

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PAGE 4 EDUCATION Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 18, 2013 Kendall Tallmadge studies at the University of Colorado Sherman Funmaker and encouraged her and her research project, which she all over the Nation have been Staff Writer sister Kelsey to study and said she never had to do and involved in tourism for many The oldest daughter of travel. so with her dad and family years, I found out from my Lance and Annie Tallmadge She explains that a family involved in the cultural research but Anthropologists was born in Baraboo friend got her involved in education and tourism she don’t want to write about it… Wisconsin and raised all her archeology and that friendship began looking into indigenous you read these books and life in the Dells. She attended helped steer her toward what cultural tourism. ask yourself if that is what’s Wisconsin Dells High School may be her life’s work. “That’s also one of the really going on, so I guess Kendall with her parents where she said that she was a After graduating high reasons I applied to grad that’s a part of the reason that Lance and Annie Tall- typical student and until her school in 2005 she attended school so I can continue to do I want to continue my work madge, with sister Kelsey. asthma kicked in, a decent Beloit College after learning this research” she said. in this area. I believe it’s track star. that that was where this Kendall will be coming one of the reasons why the her education and training, “The asthma pretty much family friend also went to back here this summer Ho-Chunk are economically also giving back to her ruined my track career.” she school and also the school to do field work for her successful today.” people. laughs. had a good Anthropology Anthropology thesis and said She is currently Kendall is seeking a Double She said she also played program. While there she she will be looking for people seeking a MBA so that Masters at the University of alto sax from 7th grade up till found out that the school had to collect oral histories from. she can help indigenous Colorado, Anthropology and she graduated high school. “I a museum studies program so Hopefully she will be able to people with business and also an MBA. She hopes to thought that the alto sax was her junior year she got to do get stories from people who entrepreneurships. She wants have both by December 2013. cool.” She added. her work study at the Logan worked at the Dells Park and to be able to help other I do hope she sits next to Museum working in their other local historical sites. Natives and communities with someone she likes. She said she played a bit in Education department. “I started doing some college, but said she quit While at Logan she interviews a couple of years “because I didn’t like the helped organize the Native ago to see if there was certain person I had to sit next to” she Awareness Month activities way of doing that and to see laughs. So…for now she has for 2 years. which direction the interviews put down the sax to give her She received her Bachelor’s might take” she said. full attention to her studies. Degree there. Two years ago when she A humble and kind of shy After that she took a year started her research she was young lady that has a lot off and did an internship at only talking to tribal members going her way, she is a happy- the School for Advanced but this next summer she go-lucky young lady that has Research in Santa Fe, New intends on talking to other had many doors opened for Mexico working at the Indian locals who have been here her. Arts Research Center. That and know maybe just as much Her parents explained that was in 2009 when she was history as the Ho-Chunk they had not the privilege of chosen to intern there. While know. being able to attend college there she had to do a personal “Native Americans from Presenting research in Santa Fe, NM. Teen Read Week posters use Ho-Chunk students Sherman Funmaker The posters were produced Association, which is division when the pictures could be enthusiastic about helping Staff Writer in conjunction with “Teen of the American Library taken. Ten Ho-Chunk youths with this project” Penny said. With a grant from the Read Week” which was last Association. were involved in this series There was also help from Dollar General Literacy November. When writing the grant she but Penny said she is working the South Central Library Foundation, Penny Johnson, Although the pictures were had in mind how she and the on more posters that would System who did the actual Teen Library Specialist with taken last November, the Baraboo Public Library could feature more tribal students printing of the 11x17 inch the Baraboo Public Library, finished product only recently help keep relations with the and also possibly branching posters. The posters will soon produced a series of “Read” came out for display. Nation’s youth centers. off and doing a series of be on display at several Ho- posters which featured Penny stated that the grant After speaking to youth posters that would address Chunk facilities in the area. some of the local Ho-Chunk was also administered by the worker Chuck Davis, they more Native issues. students. Young Adult Library Services came up with a schedule “The kids were very

Abigail Johnson and Alycia Bear, Erika Houghton and Justine Neola Walker and Evelyn Funmaker, Sedrick Hindsley, and Tristan Rasha Walker

Cheyenne Mike and Zoe Fess Penny Johnson for the Baraboo Public Library January 18, 2013 CULTURE PAGE 5 Arts and crafts a way of life for the Hindsley family Sherman Funmaker something her and her family Both mother and daughter and ideas for the products The family will let their Staff Writer has been doing for quite a are constantly on the pow- they want to produce. Their arts and crafts speak for Patricia Hindsley- while. wow trail and that life may beadwork has been their bread themselves. In the meantime Eagleman and her daughter Crafting dance outfits and not be for everyone but it and butter and as they were they are doing what they Angelina are a team of setting up food stands were a seems to suit them well. told when they were growing enjoy and have no intention of beadwork artists who are very way of life for the family and “It’s kind of hard to hold up, “if you know how to bead stopping. experienced at what they do. a way to make money back in down a steady job and be you should never be broke.” “Our parents got us into the day. able to travel and do what we feather work and bead work With her brother Charles do, but this is what we love when we were young and it’s doing his work with turquoise doing” Angelina said. something we intend to teach and jewelry and sister Vicki They work hard to create our kids and grand kids.” designing a line of purses, a good product and it all Patricia said. among other beautiful items, seems to work out fine for this The Hindsley family has it has truly become a family talented pair. been crafting beadwork and affair. Angelina would love to be art pieces since childhood. In between taking orders able to open their own store Patricia said that she they have been setting up at sometime to sell their wares. remembers a time when they the casino to sell their wares “We may have to hold off were young and first starting and the response has been for a while, but it would be to learn the craft and how it good. nice to have a permanent was and still is a way of life “I like meeting and talking place of business” she said. for them. to the tourists…getting to They are always on the She said that this is know people” Patricia said. lookout for new designs

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Mother and daughter work on their beadwork. Their new designer headbands

Reminder to all Ho-Chunk college students enrolled in spring 2013 classes: The ABSOLUTE DEADLINE for submitting your Ho-Chunk Scholarship Application is two (2) weeks into the start of your school’s term.

For students attending Wisconsin Technical System schools, the ABSOLUTE DEADLINE is MONDAY, JANUARY 28. Your Ho-Chunk Scholarship Application must be received by the Higher Education Division by that date in order to determine funding eligibility.

For students attending University of Wisconsin system schools, the ABSOLUTE DEADLINE is Applications accepted through April 5, 2013 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5. Your Ho-Chunk Scholarship Application must be received by the Higher Education Division by that date in order to determine funding eligibility. To Apply: Applica�ons are due April 5, 2013 1. Submit cover le�er that discusses your educa�onal history, aca- For all other students, your ABSOLUTE DEADLINE is two (2) weeks into spring 2013 term based demic major, both short and long-term career goals, desired place- Twelve (12) week experience upon your institution’s academic calendar. ment site (if any), an explana�on of how the internship will benet you and the Na�on June 3 ‐ August 30, 2013 PLEASE NOTE: The only document that must be submitted by the aforementioned deadlines is the Ho-Chunk Scholarship Application. Other documents may be submitted later. To obtain a 2. Send current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) The internship is a PAID posi�on copy of the Ho-Chunk Scholarship Application or for further information: 3. Most recent official transcript (*students currently receiving 1. Visit our webpage at: www.ho-chunknation.com/highered; or If you received funding Eligibility Requirements: higher educa�on funding need only submit transcripts once) from the Higher 1. Must be an enrolled Ho-Chunk 2. Request via email at: [email protected]; or 4. Two (2) le�ers of recommenda�on from non-family members member 3. Contact us via telephone at: (800) 362-4476 Education Division in fall 2. Must be a college student (tech 2012, you do not need to Be sure to submit your Ho-Chunk Scholarship Applications prior to Completed applica�ons/inquiries should be addressed to: or 4-year) spring 2013 submit an application for Marcus F. Lewis, Higher Educa�on Division Manager 3. Must be in good standing with the Absolute Deadline! spring 2013! Your P.O. Box 667 the Higher Educa�on Division application is still valid. Black River Falls, WI 54615 4. Must be in good standing with [email protected] I (800) 362-4476—toll free your academic ins�tu�on ∞∞∞ However, summer 2013 applications are separate. PAGE 6 NEWS Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 18, 2013 Radar speed sign goes up near the House of Wellness Sherman Funmaker speed sign, you can change Staff Writer the way that motorists drive Traffic radar speed signs on your streets. are effective in slowing With the amount of tribal cars down, particularly with members driving and walking today’s highly visual, often on White Eagle Road, where distracted drivers. Also called the sign is placed, it only speed display signs, driver makes sense to have this feedback signs, and “your traffic speed reduction tool in speed” signs, radar signs place. operate based on the feedback Studies conducted both in loop theory: when we are the UK and in the US have presented with information found radar speed signs to about our performance, we effectively slow traffic down. tend to notice and improve. Although the overall speed These feedback loops affect reductions are generally less real and positive change on than those resulting from people’s behavior. Radar physical measures, the signs speed display signs have been have the greatest effect shown to slow drivers an on those drivers that are average of 10%, usually for exceeding the posted speed. Radar speed sign near the House of Wellness. several miles. Using the radar Ho-Chunk Nation Housing Survey US Mailing – Please Complete – Return by February 1, 2013 Ho-Chunk Nation Housing shelter. Attendees from data, with concrete departments coming together Survey Information: Office of the President, information from the Tribal and working together for the Please complete the survey In the effort to continue to Legislature, Executive membership itself on what the benefit of all tribal members. and mail back immediately improve housing services, Department leaders, and real need is out there. This survey gives each you (by: February 1, 2013) and there is the crucial need for HHCDA respectfully and The overall effort and the opportunity to let both be a part of this effort in your participation on this openly shared many issues, commitment to improve Housing Departments and resolving our Nation’s survey to collect data. solutions and specific services housing within our Nation Veterans Affairs know family shelter issues. The Nation’s Housing each contribute to provide will include the drafting and composition & status, as well Informational email: Summit in Milwaukee was shelter for tribal members. adopting of a comprehensive as housing preferences. [email protected] monumental, in that tough While there was a great deal housing plan that will benefit discussion was had on one of discussion, there was a lack all tribal members. This huge of our most essential needs, of cold hard facts, measurable undertaking is a reflection of January 18, 2013 NEWS PAGE 7 Ho-Chunk Health Department Helps in Hurricane Sandy Relief Submitted by issues or needs arising from Ted Hall a major disaster or other On October 29, 2012 event. CDR Hall is a member Hurricane Sandy touched land of this highly specialized devastating the coastlines team due to his efforts of and outlying cities in the becoming a Board Certified Northeastern states, producing Psychiatric Pharmacist by the most damage to New the Board of Pharmacy York and New Jersey. Specialties in 2009. There Hurricane Sandy is the largest are only approximately 600 hurricane to ever hit the U.S. Board Certified Psychiatric Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Pharmacists internationally regions with a diameter of currently and very few are high winds over twice the practicing in primary care size of Hurricane Katrina. settings such as HCN clinics The storm took the lives of like CDR Hall. He joined over 125 people in the U.S. MHT-2 in December 2011 and another 125 people in and was quickly appointed the Caribbean. The tropical to the leadership team in Storm was quickly followed the administration section, by “Frankenstorm”, which where he is responsible brought additional storm for maintaining logistics, surges, flooding, and over 34 demographics, and training inches of snow causing even events for the team. more damage and devastation CDR Hall was to an already distressed uniquely positioned as a situation. The Storm left psychiatric pharmacist on thousands homeless and a mixed MHT-2 and MHT- living in shelters, some of 3 strike force team with which have still not been able a mental health nurse, a return to a home to date. psychiatrist, and three social How did Ho-Chunk workers. This strike force have an opportunity to assist was assigned to the Queens those in need? Commander College Shelter in Flushing, MHT-2 and MHT-3 Queens College Strike Force Team (CDR) Ted Hall, Ho- N.Y. from November 2nd Chunk Nation Director of through November 13th. hurricane victims. CDR CDR Hall’s out on this mission. His Hall’s accomplishments compassion, true desire to military leadership training in include re-uniting 4 of the help those most in need, and the ARMY Reserve Officer most severely and chronically health leadership have been Training Corps (ROTC) mentally ill residents with fine tuned over the past 10 during college also supplied their adult residential homes years serving the Ho-Chunk him with the ability to be a that were located in another Nation as a staff pharmacist leader as well as a member part of the city and personally and then promoted to Director of this highly skilled diverse transporting and seeing that of Pharmacy in 2009. CDR mental health strike force they were safely re-united. Hall is the HCN Department team. The Ho-Chunk This task required CDR Hall of Health psychiatric Nation’s sacrifice of allowing to call multiple agencies pharmacist and assists the CDR Hall to be relieved of his and staff across the city medical and behavioral health daily duties in order to assist to determine where these providers with patients who those so far away in crisis and residents belonged, a task that have behavioral health and need is noble, selfless, and was very challenging in a time addiction needs. CDR Hall’s admirable. This act speaks to where electricity was down training and experience in the the caring and compassionate and entire county services and HCN Department of Health attitude towards humanity that private businesses were shut provided the clinical skills, is in the traditions and beliefs down due to the destructive knowledge, and humanistic of the Ho-Chunk Tribal Storm. qualities that made him stand members.

CDR Hall documenting on a patient in the Minnesota Disaster Management Assistant Team (DMAT-1) Electronic Medical Record.

Pharmacy, is an active duty During the deployment, CDR Commissioned Corps Officer Hall assisted the Minnesota in the United States Public Disaster Management Health Service and was Assistance Team (DMAT activated to deploy for the MN-1) with psychiatric Hurricane Sandy Mission medication recommendations on November 1st, 2012. Dr. for the over 600 shelter Alec Thundercloud, HCN residents. He was granted Executive Director of Health, provider status and access to granted permission to release the DMAT electronic medical CDR Hall to participate in record, where he documented the Hurricane Sandy Mission, treatment plans and discharge something that is uniquely summaries on the patients that required for Indian Health he was assigned. This shelter Service Officers. This had very severely mentally ill allowed him to be only 1 patients that were displaced of 2 Indian Health Service from their adult residential Officers to be deployed homes as well as people during the initial response. who were homeless prior to CDR Hall is a member of coming to the shelter. CDR a specialized deployment Hall assisted many shelter team, Mental Health Team residents with obtaining their 2 (MHT-2), that is expected psychiatric medications and to be ready to deploy within offered psychological first aid 36 hours of activation by the to residents as he walked the U.S. Surgeon General and shelter each day. Psychiatric Office of Force Readiness needs assessments were also and Deployment. The MHT- performed on the shelter Queens College Mission Group Picture of USPHS MHT Team, Minnesota DMAT-1, 2 has the responsibility and staff and volunteers to make and Office of Inspector General Federal Agents. capability of responding to sure they were also staying the many immediate and mentally and emotionally midterm behavioral health healthy while assisting the PAGE 8 KICKAPOO VALLEY FESTIVAL Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 18, 2013 Activities abound at the annual Kickapoo Valley Reserve Winter Festival Ken Luchterhand bread contest sampling, and Staff Writer children’s stories and crafts. Many people gathered to The dog sled races were enjoy the spirit of winter at held early in the day, but the Kickapoo Valley Reserve eventually cut short because on Saturday, Jan. 12, for its of a lack of snow. annual Winter Festival. Also, a variety of classroom The Ho-Chunk Nation owns workshops were available, 1,200 acres of the Kickapoo including talks on coyotes Valley, including the and flint knapping. There Visitor Center, having been was an ice caves presentation transferred back to the Nation followed by a guided hike in December 2000. of ice caves in the area. The Ho-Chunk Nation Similarly, a beaver habitat maintained a presence at presentation was offered, the festival with Ho-Chunk followed by a beaver habitat traditional songs being sung hike. at the top of each hour in A Kickapoo Quick Auction a ciporoke erected on the was held in the afternoon grounds. Also, children’s with items donated by stories were told and crafts various individuals and local made in the ciporoke in the businesses. The proceeds will afternoon. benefit the Kickapoo Valley Face painting for kids was Reserve Education and Events offered by the La Farge High Program. School art students. The day’s activities were People who attended concluded with a Driftless could participate in a variety Folk School family square of activities, including dance and dinner, with a interactive snow carving, candlelight hike/ski and Singers from the Ho-Chunk Nation provided traditional songs in the ciporoke at horse-drawn bobsleds, winter astronomy session. the top of every hour. dog sled races and weight pull, archery, a chili and

Aiming for a bull’s-eye, this little girl participated in the archery shoot at the Items donated by individuals and local businesses Winter Festival. were placed up for auction in the Visitor Center. The proceeds will benef it the Kickapoo Valley Reserve’s Education and Events Program.

One of the activities at the Winter Festival was Children of all ages gathered in the ciporoke to hear stories of long ago at the Interactive Snow Carving. Here, a snow turtle was annual Kickapoo Valley Reserve Winter Festival. constructed. January 18, 2013 NEWS PAGE 9 Rockman completes Basic Tribal Probation Instruction Ken Luchterhand available to members of all sessions was a corrections Staff Writer tribes. Attorney General officer for 22 years, so Perhaps tribal member Shelia Corbine authorized his provided a very good Denis Rockman has paved the training and Jackson County methodology of handling way for the Ho-Chunk Nation Judge Tom Lister. people going through the to begin its own probation and The program was available corrections system, including parole system. to tribal members, from any how to handcuff unwilling On Nov. 30, Rockman Wisconsin tribe, through a subjects, he said. They received a Certificate of $4,000 per-person grant. also learned motivational Completion for 180 hours Fox Valley Technical interviewing and combative of Basic Tribal Probation College assists with the techniques. Instruction in Tacoma, program and it has plans to One of the most rewarding Washington. implement its own corrections aspects of the experience The classes began in August education program when a was meeting and getting to and required each student multi-million dollar facility in know people, both fellow to return for a one-week Appleton has been completed. students and instructors. “The training session per month. At present, Ho-Chunk instructors were phenomenal,” While there, he did have tribal members are often tried he said. opportunities to be a tourist, and sentenced through the Written exams were he said. Rockman visited county’s system. 100-point questions, of which various local attractions, “The problem of that he received a 94 average. He including the Space Needle in is the county probation often would cram for the test Seattle. officers haven’t gone through on the previous night with And even flying to sensitivity training and don’t his roommate, who was from Washington State wasn’t so understand our culture,” Phoenix, Arizona. Of the 18 bad after a while, he said. Rockman said. “It would students, only two were not While he didn’t care for flying be a benefit to our people to presently probation agents, at the beginning, he “got used provide our own probation including Rockman. to it.” program.” Also, there was physical There were 18 students who The Menomonee tribe has training involved, which went through the course, all a drug treatment program at involved running and various of them from different tribes a facility north of Keshena, exercises. around the United States which accepts members of all “I was sore following the “The training they received tribes, he said. Hopefully, the physical part because I was so – all tribes will adhere to,” Ho-Chunk Nation someday out of shape,” Rockman said. Rockman said. can have a similar program, “I felt like a 70-year-old.” It all began when state he said. Administrative Law Judge “We all would benefit if Vernon J. Rausch contacted we can take care of our own Judge Amanda Rockman, people,” he said. who contacted Denis and During his training, the Denis Rockman displays the certif icate he received told him about the program instructor providing the for completing training for probation and parole.

The Ho-Chunk Nation Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention Program is partnering with the Jackson & Sauk County Sheriff’s Departments to increase enforcement and awareness of distracted driving in our communities.

Don’t Text & Drive! Any questions please contact Nicole Thunder at 715.284.9851 ext. 5070 or [email protected]

January 20-26, 2013 PAGE 10 HEALTH Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 18, 2013 Ho-Chunk Gaming Makes Donation to American Diabetes Association

L to R: Geneva-Hotel, Freddie-Café, John Lanier-ADA Representative, Tris Harris-Sr. Mgr. of PR, Gloria-Buffet and Danny-Poker Bar.

On November 8, 2012, Ho-Chunk on and it would be put up in the area the person who got the most people or the story of someone they know to Gaming Black that they donated in. These hands to donate were given recognition www.mydiabetesdiary.org and the best River Falls presented The American were at the Hotel, Café, Buffet and and were asked to be at the check story will win $1000 and HCG BRF Diabetes Association a check for Poker Bar. Between all 4 areas, $926 presentation. will also donate another $1000 in that $1500. This was done through a was raised and the Casino donated In January, HCG BRF is keeping person’s name. The start date for that Pin-Up initiative where guests and $574 to be able to make the $1500 with the Diabetes Awareness initiative is January 15th and all submissions employees would donate $1 and donation. Employees in each of the 4 by starting a Diabetes Diary where must be received by March 4th. receive a Hand to write their name areas would ask people to donate and we ask people to submit their story Weight loss program guaranteed to lighten your load Ken Luchterhand enrollment into the program. allowing the “full” sensation to 3. Determine what is really going Staff Writer At the inaugural session in Black make an appearance until too late. on. Ask yourself, “What am I When many people make a New River Falls, Kathy Braaten talked Therefore, people need to learn to eat really feeling right now?” Then Year’s resolution, it often pertains to about “Mindful Eating,” Each slowly, Braaten said. you can make a better decision. losing weight. And anyone who has participant was given a one to 10 Journaling often helps, allowing 4. Distance yourself from the food ever tried to lose weight can tell you, rating scale based on how hungry or people to write down their intake by going into a different room. the effort needs as much assistance as full a person feels, with one being and lose more weight. In journaling, 5. Decide what healthy item you can possible. starving and 10 being uncomfortably people need to write down what, eat, such as fruit or vegetables. To make that weight-loss goal a full. when, where and how. To help each participant with their little easier, experts at the Ho-Chunk “Try not to eat for emotional Braaten provided a handout of the short-term and long-term goals, they Nation’ s Health Department have hunger,” Braaten said. “Sometimes five “D”s of appetite control: are required to fill out a “Weight Loss designed a new program: Weight Loss we eat because we think we should, 1. Delay for 10 minutes and see if Success Plan.” The plan specifies Class. because the clock says a certain time, the craving passes. goals for the next two weeks, each The pilot program began on Jan. 3 or because others are eating. We need 2. Distract yourself with an activity filled out at the current session so that in Wisconsin Dells, Jan. 9 in Tomah to eat when we are truly hungry.” you enjoy, like walking or reading success can be evaluated at the next and Jan. 10 in Black River Falls. The 10 -- Uncomfortably full or sick. a book. meeting. classes are held from 8 to 9:15 a.m. 9 – Stuffed and uncomfortable. every-other week. 8 – Too full, somewhat The eight-session course covers uncomfortable. topics such as Mindful Eating, 7 – Full, but not yet uncomfortable. Counting Calories/Label Reading/ 6 – Filling up, but still comfortable tracking, Exercise Myths and 5 – Neutral – neither hungry nor Realities, My Plate – Healthy Eating, full. Debunking Fad Diets, Exercise and 4 – Slightly hungry, faint signals Motivating Yourself to Move, and that your body needs food, but Staying Motivated. you can still wait. Classes are instructed by 3 – Hungry , not yet uncomfortable, professionals according to their but clear signals your body expertise. Instructors include needs food. nutritionists Kathy Braaten, Nicholle 2 – Very hungry, irritable or anxious. Oman and Jessica Jennings; exercise 1 – Starving, feeling weak, physiologists Kathleen Clemons, Jill lightheaded or dizzy. Haom, and Chris Frederick; and Nurse The ideal range for a person is Educator Holly Rodenberg. between a rating of 3 and 7, the Classes are limited to 25 participants handout indicates. in Black River Falls, 15 participants in “You should only eat until you feel Wisconsin Dells and 12 participants in satisfied or almost full. In order to Tomah. So, far, classes are filled and manage how much you eat and your a waiting list has been established. weight, you need to listen to your Another class will be offered this body,” Braaten said. spring Rachel Montana is in charge of Often people eat too fast, not Class attendees listen to Nutritionist Kathy Braaten speak about “Mindful Eating.” January 18, 2013 HEALTH PAGE 11 Jill Haom takes exercise to a new level Ken Luchterhand much more about connecting great influence on her Staff Writer with your physical self. drive to succeed, along Soon, Jill Haom may be Activity isn’t just about with her mentor, Dr. Alec instructing you to kick higher, exercise, but it’s what’s in Thundercloud, who helped twist those hips and run a your heart. No one is going her during her time in Upward little faster. to maintain the physical Bound. Jill is an Exercise activity unless it’s relevant “I would like the people to Physiologist for the Nekoosa or realistic. People are not know that everything comes and Wittenberg areas, having going to go to exercise class full-circle and in a good way,” started with the Ho-Chunk unless it’s important and Jill said. Department of Health on meaningful - otherwise they She also gives credit to the December 10. She also will be won’t continue. It’s got to Trio Program and the DOVE offering an exercise “circuit” be enjoyable and connect to Fellowship and Community metabolic training at District other facets of life.” Scholars programs to lessen One. It’s a combination “I wouldn’t be here if it obstacles and provide a of stations in which each wasn’t for the Nation,” she means to progress from participant will spend between said. “There was a time undergraduate study. 30 and 60 seconds. when I wanted to drop out The Federal TRIO “It will increase self- of high school. Dr. Alec Programs are federal Jill Haom is the new exercise physiologist with the efficacy and, the best part, is Thundercloud was my mentor outreach and student Ho-Chunk Nation. that everyone can do it,” she and he talked me out of services programs designed Delaware, Madison, La Squad, which added the said. dropping out of high school.” to identify and provide Crosse and the Twin Cities, element of dance. Jill received an The resources for services for individuals from she wasn’t allowed to play After high school and undergraduate degree in undergraduate work were disadvantaged backgrounds. sports because her father before she decided to go to Kinesiology – Exercise provided by the Nation. TRIO includes eight programs wouldn’t allow it. His religion college, Jill began working Science and her Master’s However, she received targeted to serve and assist frowned on such activities. for private dance and fitness of Science degree is in a DOVE Fellowship for low-income individuals, But she instead enjoyed businesses, with hip-hip, Kinesology – Behavioral her graduate work, which first-generation college running, hiking and walking. Hi/Low aerobics and kick Aspects of Physical Activity she received through the students, and individuals “We were very active – we boxing. (Exercise Psychology) from University of Minnesota. with disabilities to progress were never in the house,” she At the University of University of Minnesota – There are a low percentage through the academic pipeline said. Minnesota, was a Fitness Twin Cities. of Native Americans attending from middle school to post- While she attended Central Assistant and she taught Jill (Maa za xe wiga) is the college and a low percentage baccalaureate programs. High School in La Crosse, she classes since she started there. daughter of Scott Storkel and of women in the sciences, she The DOVE fellowship is took a weight training class, When the graduate assistant Joyce (Greendeer) Two Crow. said. The statistics show that awarded to approximately 20 which helped with her need left, Jill and the other assistant “I was mostly interested .4 percent of the students in first-year students from under- for physical activity. She also ran the entire program. in the behavioral aspects graduate school are Native represented groups who are was introduced to teaching “At the university, I got of physiology,” she said. “I Americans. U.S. citizens or permanent several group fitness classes, interested in yoga,” Jill was interested in the ‘mind- “I want to help the next residents. which sparked her interest in said. “I got certified in yoga body-spirit’ connection. As a generation,” Jill said. “Without the Trio Program, a career in exercise training. through the Yoga Alliance and Native, the holistic approach She gives a great deal of I wouldn’t have been able to When she was a senior, her began teaching at Core Power is so relative.” credit for her graduation to finish,” Jill said. “I’ve learned father and mother divorced Yoga. I went through the Yoga Jill believes the images her parents, family and friends that it’s not just ‘about you.’ and her mother encouraged Sculpt program, which is my people see on a daily basis for their help and support. She I’m creating a path that maybe her to try out for sports. favorite class. Yoga Sculpt distorts people’s self-image. has a 6-year-old son, Justice, I can help someone along the However, she found that is a fusion class that has the “People can’t relate to and a 3-year-old daughter, way.” she would be starting sports concepts of yoga combined the poster girls – so skinny Trinity. When Jill was younger, activities too late and wasn’t with the elements of and muscular – who are not Her advisor, Dr. Daheia growing up in various able to catch up. However, she resistance training. The form realistic,” she said. “It’s so Barr-Anderson was a locations such as Minnesota, was able to join the Pompom of yoga I teach is Vinyasa.” Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls continues to campaign for Diabetes Awareness BLACK RIVER FALLS, Black River Falls Diabetes will be considered. Unmet Needs (an assistance Dells, Ho-Chunk Gaming - WI - Ho-Chunk Gaming Diaries was uniquely Ho-Chunk Gaming Black programs set up to help Madison, Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls along with designed in a way to illustrate River Falls offering consistent Military personnel and their - Nekoosa, Ho-Chunk WKBT News 8000 have gone the prevalence of the disease support to the American families). Gaming - Tomah and Ho- live for a second year with in our local communities by Diabetes Association is also Ho-Chunk Gaming – Black Chunk Gaming - Wittenberg. Diabetes Diaries, an online collecting and sharing stories proud to support a number of River Falls is owned and For more information, call cause campaign contest to of real people within our area other causes as well. This year operated by Ho-Chunk Nation Ho-Chunk Gaming – Black help raise awareness of the that live with its negative alone, over $13,000 has been Enterprises, with headquarters River Falls at 800-647-4621 effects that Diabetes has on effects on a daily basis. used to help the American in Black River Falls, Wis. or go online the communities throughout “Diabetes is a real problem Red Cross, American Ho-Chunk Nation Enterprises www.ho-chunkgaming.com. the Coulee Region. Through in our area. We want people Cancer Society, Veteran also owns and operates Ho- this program, people are to know this. Everyone should Badger Honor Flight and Chunk Gaming – Wisconsin encouraged to share their realize the risks and to take experience with the disease action to help prevent it,” says SUMMONS at www.mydiabetesdiary.org Reider, “ Diabetes Diaries can (First Publication) for the chance to win $1,000. also be considered as a source IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT Another $1,000 donation of hope for those with the will be made to the American disease. Many of the stories State of Wisconsin, Petitioner, v. Correne Roth, Respondent. Diabetes Association on shared last year demonstrated Case : CS 12-77 behalf of this same winner. positive ways to overcome TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Correne Roth According to Rob Reider, its challenges. The stories are You are hereby informed that you have been named a respondent in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. Director of Marketing at truly inspiring and at the very This legal notice of the Petition to Register & Enforce a Foreign Judgment or Order is now served upon you by Ho-Chunk Gaming Black least, will let people know publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be filed with the Court on or before the twentieth day from the River Falls, “The financial that they are not alone. Their date of the second published issuance of this Summons. You may request a hearing within your written response. contribution given through struggles are shared.” See RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS ORDINANCE, 4 HCC § 2.5. Also, you must Diabetes Diaries is just a People wishing to share send or present a copy of your Answer to the opposing party listed above or to their attorney of record. Failure to small part of the campaign. their story, read other stories file a timely Answer in the time allowed can affect your right to object to the enforcement of the foreign judgment Yes, we are proud to be able or learn more about Diabetes or order. Id., § 2.6c. to continue our monetary are encouraged to visit www. The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls, donations, but Diabetes mydiabetesdiary.org . All (Jackson County) Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, Black River Falls, WI 54615. The Diaries has several layers.” entries received prior to telephone number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. The Ho-Chunk Gaming 11:59pm on March 4, 2013 PAGE 12 BUSINESS Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 18, 2013 Three mechanics at the Ho-Chunk Transportation Shop make repair look easy Ken Luchterhand Shop in July 1995 and has Pat Reardon was born and Staff Writer been there ever since. raised around the Kendall area Chances are, if you’ve ever The aspect of mechanics he before he attended Western had to get a Nation’s vehicle enjoys the most is when he Wisconsin Technical College or a GSA vehicle repaired or can diagnose a problem and it as an automotive technician. maintained, you already know comes out correctly. He lived in Eau Claire for a these guys. At the garage, it’s different short time, but then returned It’s hard not to. After all, than working at a dealership, to Tomah, where he opened when you arrive at the garage, since they have to work on his own business, North you’re greeted with their all makes and models of Tomah Radiator Repair. He quick witticisms and maybe cars, trucks, buses. They ran that business for four even some cheese, sausage also work on all kinds of years. and crackers. That’s just their other equipment, such lawn “I’ve always worked in way of welcoming you into mowers, string trimmers, automotive repair, except for their work environment which snow blowers and dump three months I worked as a is also their home. trucks. salesman. I didn’t like that, so Mechanics Pat Reardon, Beside the usually I went back into auto repair,” Larry Fisher and Mark maintenance tasks such as he said. Potaracke seem to have been oil changes, tune-ups and tire When he first started, the there forever, always ready to changes, they also perform mechanics also had to drive change your oil, put new tires more difficult, intensive bus, such as taking people to on your car, or change your jobs, such as replacing the casinos and hauling kids brake pads, all with a smile engines, transmissions and to baseball and basketball Mark Potaracke removes the drain plug to let the old and a joke or two. differentials. games. They no longer drive engine oil drain. Mark has plenty of practice doing The three mechanics have The most challenging repair buses. exactly that, helping to maintain the f leet of Ho- a combined vehicle repair the team has had to perform “The variety is my favorite Chunk Nation cars and GSA vehicles. experience of 47 years and is when they had to replace aspect of the job,” Reardon their backgrounds are very an engine in a motor coach. said. “You just never know attended Western Wisconsin scanner, which retrieves similar. And, although you The bus had been used as part what you’re going to have to Technical College for diagnostic codes. may see them often, many of the Ho-Chunk Tours and do next.” automotive technician. He What sets their knowledge people don’t know their had been run out of coolant, An important acquisition worked for two different apart from dealership personal backgrounds. thereby ruining the engine. for the shop is a roll-back General Motors dealerships, mechanics is that they Mark Potaracke grew up in Mark’s interest in wrecker, which helps when where he was sent to schools have to know how to repair La Crosse, and then joined the mechanical items continues they have to retrieve a to receive certification. He and maintain all brands of U.S. Army after high school into his private life, away disabled vehicle. began working for the Ho- vehicles. graduation to work in Light from work. Recently he Reardon is married and Chunk Nation in 1999 for “We’re able to maintain and Wheel Vehicle Repair. He built an airboat using a has three daughters and lives Housing and Public Works repair all domestic vehicles, also went back to school to Volkswagen engine to spin a in the Tomah area. During as a heavy equipment plus we do have some Asian learn artillery repair, working large propeller at the stern. his time away from work, he mechanic. Then, in 2000, vehicles in the fleet, such as a on hydraulic cylinders, pumps His invention works, but enjoys fishing. he started working for the Hundai, a Toyota Yaris and a and motors of mobile artillery just doesn’t go as fast as he Larry Fisher grew up Transportation Shop. Honda Insight,” he said. pieces. He served most of thought it would. He said he around auto repair. His During his time in the He predicts that, because his time in Germany and would like to sell it and buy a parents owned a gas station Transportation Shop, he of increased complexity Colorado Springs. hovercraft. equipment with a service bay, was sent to Rhode Island of automotive systems, After serving 6 years in Mark also enjoys riding his so, with his father being the for a one-week training for mechanics will be increasing the Army, Mark worked Harley-Davidson motorcycles mechanic, Larry spent his repairing and maintaining specialized, just like at Skipperliner for a short and hunting. He is married youth learning the ins and hybrid vehicles. doctors are today. Instead of time in La Crosse, installing and has two children. outs of auto maintenance and “One of the hardest things mechanics working on and engines and wiring. Then, “Whenever people come repair. is to keep up with changes,” knowing about all functions he joined the crew at the Ho- here, they’re treated like a Larry graduated from he said. of automobiles, mechanics Chunk Nation Transportation king,” he said. Necedah High School and When they get stumped will have specialties for areas about some abnormality, they such as electrical, engine, can always count on friends in transmission, drivetrain, body, the business. cooling system, fuel system, “We’re friends with computer, etc. mechanics at the Ford garage Larry has two children; and Superior Automotive, so a daughter is college when any of us get stumped, and a son who works in we can go to each other to heating, ventilation and work it out,” he said. “The air conditioning (HVAC). communication is good.” He likes to hunt and fish – Another change, besides the basically anything outdoors. complexity of the vehicles, So, next time you take your is that parts are more vehicle fleet or GSA vehicle into the specific, meaning fewer parts Ho-Chunk Transportation work universally on several Shop, you can be assured the makes and models. And more repairs will be done correctly parts are not serviceable, such by expert mechanics. And, as starters and alternators, while you’re there, you might Like doctors skilled in treating the aff licted, Pat Reardon (left) administers a which now are replaced as a as well enjoy the cheese, transfusion of new oil to the patient while Larry Fisher adjust the life-support whole. sausage and crackers. mechanism. The shop has a computer Spotlight on Social Security Beginning March 1, with will arrive on time, even in the receive benefits from Social • Electronic payments are and SSI payments the safe, few exceptions, all federal event of natural disasters or Security already receive good for the environment: easy, inexpensive, and green benefits, including Social being away from home when payments electronically. they save paper and eliminate way — electronically. And Security and Supplemental the check is in the mail. 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Claims Must Be Filed By March 1, 2013 In $3.4 Billion Indian Trust Settlement

What is This About? The Cobell v. Salazar Settlement is approved. The Settlement resolves a class action lawsuit that claims that the federal government violated its duties by mismanaging trust accounts and individual Indian trust lands. Payments to the Historical Accounting Class are underway. The process of considering claims for the Trust Administration Class is ongoing.

The final deadline if you need to file a claim form for the Trust Administration Class is March 1, 2013.

Am I Included? The Trust Administration Class includes: • Anyone alive on September 30, 2009, who: ° Had an IIM account recorded in currently available electronic data in federal government systems anytime from approximately 1985 to September 30, 2009, or ° Can demonstrate ownership in trust land or land in restricted status as of September 30, 2009. • The estate (or heirs) of any deceased landowner or IIM account holder whose account was open or whose trust assets had been in probate according to the federal government’s records as of September 30, 2009.

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PRESS RELEASE -- For Immediate Release

For further information contact: Paul Tysse, Grant Writer (608) 374-1245 or (800) 236-2260 Tomah, WI – January 7, 2013 HHCDA Enterprise Community Partners, Inc., of Santa Fe, New Mexico, has announced a $50,000 grant PRESSaward toRELEASE Ho-Chunk -- ForHousing Immediate and CommunityRelease Development Agency (HHCDA), of Tomah, Next Monthly Board Meeting Wisconsin, under Enterprise’s Rural & Native American Initiative. The RNAI program works to Forpromote further decent, information safe, green contact: affordable Paul Tysse housing, Grant for Writer all residents living in rural communities throughout(608) 374- 1245the country, or (800) and236 -2260in the case of HHCDA’s RNAI grant, support will be provided to January 24, 2013 Tomah,plan and WI implement – January a tribal7, 2013 Veterans’ Supportive Housing Program (VSHP). 6:00 PM EnterpriseThe Ho-Chunk Community Nation hasPartners, provided Inc. funding, of Santa for Fe, the New development Mexico, has of a announced green 10-unit a $ VSHP50,000 facility grant HHCDA Office, 1116 Monowau Street, award to Ho-Chunk Housing and Community Development Agency (HHCDA), of Tomah, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. This facility, which will be comprised of one-bedroom units and Tomah WI 54660 Wisconsincommunity, underspace, Enterprise’s will target Rural homeless & Native Ho American-Chunk veterans, Initiative . a The group RNAI in program critical worksneed to of propermanentmote decent, housing safe, and green supportive affordable services housing. VSHP for supportive all residents services living will in includerural communities substance- throughoutabuse treatment the country,, mental -andhealth in services,the case employmentof HHCDA’s assistance,RNAI grant, and support legal assistance.will be provided to Board: plan and implement a tribal Veterans’ Supportive Housing Program (VSHP). Lee Brown Jr. – Amos Kingsley The Enterprise grant will defray the cost of supportive-housing consultants, who will assist in The Ho-Chunk Nation has provided funding for the development of a green 10-unit VSHP facility Colin Carrimon – Francis Decorah planning the operation of the FSHP facility and the structuring of supportive services for Martin Littlewolf Jr. – John Dall inveterans Black River. The Falls, consultants Wisconsin. will: This help facility plan ,and which conduct will be coordination comprised of meetings one-bedroom with Hounits-Chunk and communityNation departments space, willand target programs homeless that willHo -beChunk contributing veterans, to athe group VSHP in program;critical needprovide of Leonard Walker – Cheri Byhre permanenttechnical assistancehousing and to supportive service servicesproviders;. VSHP assist supportive with program services policywill include and substancedocument- Terrence Johnson – Gerald Cleveland abuse treatment, mental-health services, employment assistance, and legal assistance. development; and help plan Phase II of VSHP, which will include development through tax Lisa Stroessner credits of a veterans’ family supportive-housing facility. The grant will also provide funds for Thefacility Enterprise design and grant construction will defray management,the cost of supportive in addition-housing to reimbursing consultants, HHCDA who staffwill assistfor time in planningspent administering the operation the project.of the FSHPIn sum, facility the Enterprise and the grantstructuring makes ofpossible supportive the best services utilization for Agenda items due by Friday January 18th to veteransof program. The resources consultants for the will: maximum help plan benefit and to conduct tribal veterans. coordination meetings with Ho-Chunk The Board Secretary at 1-800-236-2260 Nation departments and programs that will be contributing to the VSHP program; provide technical assistance to service providers; assist with program policy and document development; and help plan Phase II of VSHP, which will include development through tax credits of a veterans’ family supportive -housing facility. The grant will also provide funds for facility design and construction management, in addition to reimbursing HHCDA staff for time spent administering the project. In sum, the EnterpriseDistrict grant makesOne possible Community the best utilization of program resources for the maximum benefit to tribal veterans. NOTICE SEASON Center Effective December 19, 2012 2013 3 on 3 Basketball League Elder Behavioral Health staff Date: Monday, February 11, 2013 in BRF moved into The 2013 Season for 3 on 3 Basketball is here! Time: 6:00pm Central Health Office District One Community Social February 7, 2013 (CHO), Center Gym Games will be held every Monday Thursday at 10:00 AM W9855 Airport Road, starting February 11, 2013. Black River Falls, WI Teams must submit their rosters by District One Community Center 54615 Friday, February 8, 2013. Come and join the fun!!! Sign up as a team or an individual. Effective Season will be determined on how Bingo December 21, 2012 teams are participating. Environmental Health All players must be 18 years old. Lunch staff moved in the north Roster Forms are available at the wing of the Health Care District One Community Center! Feel Free to Bring a Prize to Share Center (HHCC), We’re Looking forward to another N6520 Lumber Jack exciting season! 55 and Older Guy Road, See you on the court! Black River Falls, WI Contact Melissa or Derris at 715-284-0905 54615 Contact Melissa or Derris at 715-284-0905

Effective December 21, 2012- District One Community Center District One Community Center February 15, 2013 (projected date) Contract Health staff PINAGA TOURNAMENT moved into the north Shape Shifters wing of the Health Care Center (HHCC), N6520 Lumber Jack Men’s 16 and Older Category Guy Road, $20.00 Registration fee. Winner takes all. Black River Falls, WI Women’s 16 and Older Category 54615. $20.00 Registration fee. Winner takes all. The new Shape Shifters will begin on Contract Health staff Come and join the fun at the District One Community Center!! Friday, February 1, 2013. THE WINNER WILL BE AWARDED BY offices will relocate CASH PRIZES THE TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF BODY WEIGHT LOST. Pinaga Tournament on back into the CHO 1ST PLACE-$200.00 2ND PLACE -$150.00 3RD PLACE -$100.00 You must have your registration fee before you can weigh in. building on February Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 6:oo PM - 8:30 PM. 4TH PLACE -$50.00 Last weigh-in will be Friday, April 12, 2013 . 15, 2013. If anyone wants to learn or have a refresher on how Weigh-in Schedule for Friday, February 1, 2013 to play, we will be holding a Pinaga clinic on 6:00 AM—9:30 AM District One Community Center Note: Telephone Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 2012 from numbers have not 6:00pm—8:00pm at District One Community Center 10 AM—11:00 AM TOB changed to reach staff 11:30 AM—9:00 PM District One Community Center Contact Derris or Melissa: 715-284-0905 in these divisions. CONTACT MELISSA OR DERRIS AT 715-284-0905 January 18, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE 15

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RHONDA!!

1-15-2013 LOVE YOU!!! IRA, OLIVIA, BAILEY AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY 3rd

Jazmine Grey Owl Love, Mom, Dad & Hazel Jean Shegonee (Nee Decorah Blackhawk) Family

God looked around his garden and he found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful he always takes the best. He knew you were in pain he knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw that the road was getting rough. And the hills are hard to climb so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered “Peace be thine” It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone for part of us went with 4th Memorial Meeting for you the day God called you home.

“Lovingly In Jesus” Pamela Mallory (Wiragusgeiga)

Hazel Jean Shegonee (Nee Decorah Blackhawk) was born January 28, 1934 and entered into Eternal Life on December 27, 2012, at the age of 78. Survived by her February 23 - 24th, 2013 children Rosemary, Phillip, Kathy (Oscar) Cutting, Thea, Esteban "Charlie", Christine Native American Church • Wisconsin Dells (Paul) Mueller, and her sister Delia (Hoke) Maisells. She is further survived by grandchildren, great -grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Roadman: She was proceed in death by her sons Harry Jr. and Anthony and daughter Elaine, her Gordon Thunder parents, Russius and Virginia DeCorah; brothers and sisters. Give away to follow Funeral Service was held at WITKOWIAK FUNERAL HOME (529 W. Historic Mitchell St. 414-645-2467) Saturday, December 29, 2012 AT 10:30 AM, with visitation at 8AM. Burial followed at Forest Home Cemetery.

We would like to thank all of our friends and family for your many prayers and all of the help and support that was given to our family and the many cards, plants and flowers. With a special thank you to Choch Sa-zuc for coming to help our family again in our time of loss, also a special thank you to the girls at the Ho-Chunk Community building in Milwaukee for cooking and to Liza Mendez and Hope Mendez for cooking for the family each day.

May God bless each and every one of you, From the Blackhawk family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren Family of Pamela Mallory PAGE 16 GOOD NEWS Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 18, 2013 Van Buren restaurant opens seasonal location in Central Mall Food Court Submitted by Marc Hayot Smith, Arkansas. From late Examiner.com November until the early Christmas is one of those part of January businesses magical seasons where the like Hickory Farms set up world just seems to stop all of shop in the mall for people to its hustle and bustle in order purchase gifts for their loved to enjoy the lights, the family ones. This year Central Mall gatherings and the goodwill. is not just featuring temporary What makes Christmas a retail businesses, but also a

Kunu’s new location at Central Mall, Fort Smith, Arkansas

are only open on Thursdays, some of the best tasting great dishes that Kunu’s Fridays and Saturdays, barbecue, brisket and hot links serves throughout the season. yet they have such a loyal in the area. Kunu’s location So if there are still any following that they were in Central Mall has already shoppers, who plan to venture asked by Central Mall’s attracted a new legion of fans to the mall, stop by Kunu’s for management to open up at a that have enjoyed all of their lunch or dinner and see what Indian taco from Kunu’s recently vacated space for the fresh meats and delicious all the fuss is about. holiday season. sides. Eric is the son of Luther and special time is the fact that it temporary restaurant in the Owners Eric and Christy While Kunu’s will only Lois Lonetree. is a brief period in everyone’s food court. That business is Lonetree were already be open until the end of Kunu’s Smoke Shack is also lives. When broken down this Kunu’s Smoke Shack Cafe. considering opening a second the holidays, the Lonetrees located at 5866 North HWY holiday season lasts four to Kunu’s Smoke Shack Cafe location in Fort Smith, so the would not mind making 59, Van Buren, AR 479-434- five weeks at the most. is located on Highway 59 situation worked out for all this temporary location 0263 The best example of this just north of Van Buren in a concerned. permanent. Regardless of is at Central Mall in Fort nondescript building. They So what kind of food does what happens, Fort Smith Kunu’s serve? They serve residents can still enjoy the