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any address changes orcorrections P.O. BOX 667 Vol. XXVI,Issue14 HOCAK WORAK NEWSPAPERHOCAK WORAK U.S. Postage Paid Please notifytheNewspaper of BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI 54615 Permit No. 203 Eau Claire, WI Hocak Worak staffattendsNAJA Conference 5 fortheJune 4election, certification meeting onJune vote. receiving 100percentofthe of theJune14election, was theunopposedwinner Primary Election.Healso the voteinMarch15 with 55.89percentof this case.” issue aSchedulingOrderfor presiding judgewillthen need toappointajudge. The has beenreceivedwewill get thatapproval.Once “We are currentlywaitingto Chunk Nation Trial Court. Clerk ofCourtfortheHo- and Court Administrator case,” wroteMary Thunder, a protemporeJudgeforthis Legislature needstoapprove Mr. Rockman’s caseasthe the firsthearingwillbefor case. judge isneededtohearthe from thecaseandanother Deen Lowerecusedherself is onholdbecauseJudgeJo said. Advocacy training,Gardner requirement tocompleteLay regarding Rockman’s conversation oragreement there isnorecorded percent ofthevote. unopposed andreceived100 Election, whichhewas was addedtotheGeneral Gardner said.So,hisname the GeneralElection, be sworninafterwinning the lawstateshecanonly and thevictor. However, automatically declareshim percent ofthevote,which received morethan50 election becausehehad sworn inaftertheprimary never litigated. March 27,sothecasewas Hunter droppedthecaseon training. However, Brooks received theLay Advocacy part oftheBaristohave way forRockmantobecome party, duringthecase.One Rockman asaninterested for theElectionBoard,and At theElectionBoard Rockman wasthewinner “I amunsureofwhen Rockman’s currentcase As farashisknowledge, Rockman wantedtobe Waxoc wira|Corn Tasseling Moon Department of Justicelegal was nodatespecified.” Advocate training. There I agreedtocompletetheLay the 50plus1rule.Incourt, needs. They are forgetting Ordinance tosuittheir interpreting theElection “The ElectionBoardis he asked.Hecontinued, have towintheelection?” qualifications ofoffice. candidate doesnotmeetthe by certifiedmailifthe notify acandidateinwriting Board shallimmediately also statestheElection The ElectionOrdinance sworn-in fortheposition. to deemhimineligiblebe certification ofhisvotesand meeting toquestionthenon a June28ElectionBoard Advocate training. for completionoftheLay and heardnospecificdate to thecourtproceedings was provided. but nofurtherinformation the time. The motionpassed, at Training Lay Advocacy didn’t finishedtherequired Rockman, sinceRockman to notcertifytheresultsfor Dominic Bellmadeamotion Election Boardmember come Associate Justice. come Associate Board. Thetwotime50percentplusonewinnermustfightincourttobe training asrequired,buthasn’tnotbeencertifiedthewinnerbyElection seat ontheHo-ChunkNationSupremeCourtandcompletedLay Advocate Dr. JeremyP. Rockmanhaswontwoelectionsforthe Associate Justice1 Page 5 Wendi Huling, “How manytimesdoI Rockman waspresentat Bell subsequentlylistened Rockman has notfiledfor receive some write-in votes. on theballot,buthedid Rockman’s namewasnot 129 voterespectively). the topvotes(143and Tricia Zinkerreceiving Greendeer-Skenandore and July 20,withSamatha was heldonSaturday, Associate Justiceposition Primary Electionforthe Rockman said. after theywereswornin, to completerequirements candidate/s wereallowed sworn-in. the electionorbeforebeing complete thetrainingbefore Rockman neededto two partiesandwhether any agreementbetweenthe conversation concerning July 3. 2. Hewastobesworninon Advocacy trainingonJuly in. HefinishedhisLay training beforehisissworn- have theLay Advocacy Election Boardisthathe agreement hehadwiththe election. the trainingbefore needed tohavecompleted contended thatRockman representative fortheBoard, Meanwhile, aSpecial Justice Previous Associate There isnorecordofthe Rockman saidthe America reunion at MissIndian Tallmadge-Sainz Page 9 be duewithin30days. for thiscase. A decisionwill was heldonJuly20,2013 election. An oralargument not affect theoutcomeof polling placein Tomah did ruling thatachangeof concerning alowercourt’s to theSupremeCourt James Greendeerappealed Kimberly Waukauand Associate Justiceseat. upcoming electionforthe an injunctiontostopthe Election Announcements Ads /Notices Campaign Feature Advertisement Sports/Youth News Health Letters /Election INSIDE SCOOP... On anotherlegalmatter, Submissions will behandledon July26,2013 Limited spaceisavailableso placed intheHocak Worak? a firstcome servebasis. send yourrequest inearly. Want somethingspecial Page 16 Page 15 Page 12-13 Page 10-11 Page 9 Page 8 Page 6-7 Page 4-5 Page 3 Page 2 - PAGE 2 LETTERS / ELECTION Waxoc wira 26, 2013 Tribal Commerce Interference The State’s Administration describe it. big tobacco. any respectable government it comes to protecting the and Legislature have made Pushing a political agenda It seems that everything we to government relationship Nation, its sovereignty, and their agenda very clear at is one thing but firing shots write has legal implications we are to be strengthening. people. I will make sure it’s the onset stripping away the directly at the Ho-Chunk or political impacts on other In fact, their refusal to meet well-understood that our collective bargaining rights Nation is another and will not issues the State and the speaks to a paternalistic and sovereignty is not determined of public employees, refusing be taken lightly. The State HCN work together on but corrosive attitude toward by how much the State allows federal aid for healthcare, and refuses to follow the law and we should not be hindered tribal sovereignty can turn us to have and I will further eliminating safeguards that recently, without the authority from informing the people back the clock on many employ whatever authority ensure Wisconsin’s resources to do so, held the tobacco we serve. The issues we progressive steps made jointly and resources I have to back will be protected. Not least tax rebates which we have encounter don’t always hit in the past decades. this up. of which, State officials have lawfully filed claims for. They the front page but now more Regardless of this issue, We have built some employed tactics to prevent have further interfered with than ever, I believe they I believe it’s a unilateral strong relationships with citizens from assembling to intertribal commerce between should. Recall that the State responsibility of officials to Wisconsin and shared jointly express their views whether the Ho-Chunk Nation and fired the first shots in this come to the table rather than in so many efforts that have it be at the Penokee mine Ho-Chunk, Inc. of Nebraska administration when they a courtroom even though helped both tribal and non- site, a public hearing, or believing the trade between stepped outside their authority the State has given every tribal communities. It is our worse yet, at our very own two sovereigns in taxable. targeting our Class II facility, indication to course this mission to continue building Capitol. Naturally, politicians I disagree and pointing to particularly current gaming matter toward litigation. but not from a subservient will force this as a Democrat an unconstitutional law or technologies and e-poker. When the State finds that position. Please expect our v. Republican battle with agreement that says so is not Despite their position that their lesson on sovereignty best and stand by our Nation no mind to the collateral ok in my book. our games should be shut has a price tag and their as we seek ways to strengthen damage that’s to come to the Under Article V §2(e), “To down, we kept them open and errant seizure of $400k + alliances with this most recent people and to our democracy. raise revenue, including the will do so until WE decide in cigarettes will need to be maneuver and anticipate my President Cleveland said power to levy and collect otherwise. I’m not convinced plugged with taxpayer dollars, office and the Legislature while in his role of public taxes and license fees;” we they can make the case that I’ll be first to let all the people to meet the challenge face service that he was neither retain the right to tax as we we are subject to their opinion know. to face with a will passed pro-Republican nor Pro- see fit and do not have to which is why our heels have I’ve learned in this down from the legacy of Democrat but Pro-Ho-Chunk. set aside our Constitution to been dug in since they began service that we as Ho- government leadership before That’s the best way to satisfy the State’s loyalty to in 2012. Chunk people can play us and the strong ancestry of While there’s plenty more rough amongst ourselves. the Ho-Chunk people. to showcase, I feel the State’s Maybe the People just keep Pinagigiwi, recent wishes that the HCN to their public servants sharp Jon Greendeer Pow Wow fall into what they believe is and resilient to threats and President of the Ho-Chunk On the playgrounds at this school on a rez some young compliance with the cigarette attacks. Whatever the case, Nation guys started to laugh about something. I walked over and tax issue before they will meet there is no misinterpretation asked them what they were laughing about. with us is an abandonment of of our responsibilities when This one guy said, “We went to this one pow wow. It was not our tribes. The pow wow started and they were singing a song as the dancers were dancing in a single file into the arena. The MC hollered in the mic and said, “Ladies and Gentlemen,” he paused and said, “oh yea, you Indians too. Welcome to our pow wow.” NOTICENOTICE AND AND RULES RULES OF OF This is a true story! Thanks, SPECIAL SPECIAL RUN RUN-OFF-OFF ELECTION ELECTION

Pat Greyhair ~ Maxi ska gah SATURDAY AUGUST 10, 2013 SATURDAY AUGUST 10, 2013

witnesses. A Ho-Chunk Election Board Office or witnesses. A Ho-Chunk Election Board Office or translator will be available the polling places prior to translator will be available the polling places prior to POLLING An Open Letter to to assist any tribal the Election Day. POLLING to assist anymember tribal who requests the EleNOTEction Day. THAT FEDEX member whoassistance. requests NOTEand THAT UPS FEDEX NEXT DAY PLACES: assistance. and UPSAIR NEXT DOES DAY NOT PLACES: Sunshine Thunderchief: Ho-Chunk Nation AIR DODELIVERES NOT OPEN AT 8:00 A.M AND OPEN AT 8:00 A.M AND Ho-ChunkElection Nation Board DELIVERIN BLACK RIVER CLOSE AT 7:00 P.M. Traveling is an experience little too personally. Perhaps CLOSE AT 7:00 P.M. Election206 Board South RooseveltIN BLACKFALLS RIVER ON •BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI like no other; admire the the Postal Service is a bit 206 South RooseveltRoad FALLSSATURDAYS. ON •BLACK RIVERHHCDA FALLS, WI INDIAN MISSION cultures you encounter and incompetent and disallows P.O Box 756 SATURDAYS. HHCDA Notice is hereby served to all Road 715/299-6104 impact. I have traveled the you to complete your eligible voters of Ho-Chunk P.O BlackBox 756 River Falls, WI. POSTING ELECTION INDIAN MISSION Notice is hereby served to all 715/299-6104 Nation. The Ho-Chunk Black River Falls,54615 WI. POSTINGRESULTS ELECTION •TOMAH, WI globe myself, in the capacity business. Or perhaps you’re eligible votersNation of Ho is- Chunkcalling a Special TELEPHONE The Election Board shall TRIBAL AGING UNIT Nation. The Ho-Chunk 54615 RESULTS •TOMAH, WI of a US Army Soldier. At in Cambodia and you are Election, which will be held (715)284-8900 certify and post the 358 EOS ROAD Nation is calling a Special TELEPHONE The Election Board shall TRIBAL AGING608/372 -UNIT4547 due to the recent decision TOLL FREE official election results times, there were issues in “unable to take care of your Election, whichfrom will Trial be Courtheld Case No: 358 EOS ROAD (715)284-8900 certify and post the •LA CROSSE, WI due to the recentCV 13 decision-03 Mary Jo Brooks (800)890-0583 within three (3) days after 608/372-4547 God’s Country that needed business matters” in a timely TOLL FREE official election results LA CROSSE BRANCH OFFICE from Trial CourtHunter Case v HCN No: Election FAX NUMBER the date of election. •LA 724 MAIN STREET attention that I unable to fashion. If you get a very Board: Judy Whitehorse, EB (800)890(715)284-0583 -8600 within three (3) days after CROSSE, WI CV 13-03 Mary Jo Brooks LA CROSSE BRANCH608/783-6025 OFFICE Chairperson; The Ho- FAXE -NUMBERMAIL: the date of election. provide at such a distance. specific Power of Attorney, Hunter v HCN Election 724 MAIN STREET Chunk Nation Election [email protected] •BARABOO, WI Board: Judy Whitehorse, EB (715)284-8600 CONTESTING OF 608/783-6025 For each of these issues, there you can have any trusted Board in accordance with HOUSE OF WELLNESS Chairperson; The Ho- E-MAIL: ELECTION RESULTS: the Constitution of the Ho- S2845 WHITEEAGLE ROAD Chunk Nation Election [email protected] •BARABOO, WI were usually a few options. individual complete your AVF Chunk Nation will conduct a CONTAnyESTING member OF of the Ho- 608/355-1254 Board in accordance with HOUSE OF WELLNESS Special Election. ARTICLE The Election Board shallELECTION Chunk NRESULTS:ation may 1. Use the mail system, and that will be the extent of S2845 WHITEEAGLE ROAD the ConstitutionIX – ofELECTIONS the Ho- and the rule on all written challenge the results of ●WISCONSIN DELLS, WI Any member of the Ho- 608/355-1254 hover inept the delivery their powers. Trust me, banks Chunk NationElection will conduct Code 2 HCC a Sec. 6, challenges to the eligible any election results within INDIAN HEIGHTS The Election Board shall Chunk Nation may N957 Dyer Avenue system seemed at times pay very close attention to Special Election.states ARTICLEin relevant part: voters list immediately ten (10) days after the IX – ELECTIONS and the rule on all written challenge the results of ●WISCONSIN715/299 DELLS-6104, WI after the close of the Election Board certifies 2. Invoke a Power of the wording in a POA so that Election Code 2 HCC Sec. 6, challenges to the eligible any election results within INDIAN HEIGHTS challenge period. The N957•WISCONSIN Dyer Avenue RAPIDS, WI states in relevantSUPREME part: the results. The Trial Attorney onto a trusted they protect themselves while voters listElection immediately Board decisionten (10) days after the CHAK715/299-HAH-CHEE-6104 COMM. BLD. Court shall hear and 916 CHAK-HAH-CHEE LANE COURT after theshall close be of final. the Electiondecide Board a challengecertifies to any individual to handle said protecting you. I’ve once had •WISCONSIN715/886 RAPIDS,-5444 WI Associate Justicechallenge 1 period. The the results. The Trial SUPREME election within Twenty CHAK-HAH-CHEE COMM. BLD. issue. to write three separate POA’s Election Board decision •WITTENBERG, WI Samantha C. ABSENTEE VOTING:Court shall(20) dayshear afterand the 916 CHAK-HAH-CHEE LANE 3. Wait until I get home to so that my designee could COURT shall be final.A voter may vote by decide a challenge to any TRIBAL AGING UNIT Greendeer- challenge is filed in the W17956715/886 WITT-5444-BIRN TOWNLINE take care of the business. conduct transactions at a bank Associate Justice 1 absentee ballot providedelection Trial within Court. Tw See.enty H CN ROAD SamanthaSkenandore C. ABSENTEEthe Election VOTING: Board (20) daysConstitution after the Article VIII, •WITTENBERG,715/253-3536 WI I understand your dilemma while I was on a conference receives the absentee Election, Sec. 7, and Election TRIBAL AGING UNIT A voter may vote by challenge is filed in the •CHICAGO, IL with the mail delivery call with all parties! Greendeer- Code Sec. 18 (a) W17956 WITT-BIRN TOWNLINE Tricia Zunker absentee ballot requestprovided in writingTrial Court. See. HCN CHICAGOROAD BRANC H OFFICE system. Even in peacetime, If you still think that these Skenandore the Electionno later Board than Friday, Constitution Article VIII, 5744715/253 W IRVING-3536 PARK RD 773/202-8433 ELIGIBLE VOTERS:receives theAugust absentee 2, 2013 by 4:00Election , Sec. 7, and Election our military postal workers aren’t viable options, then Election Board ELECTIONEERING: •CHICAGO, IL Any enrolled member of P.M. See •MILWAUKEE, WI ballot request in writing Code Sec.There 18 (a)shall be no CHICAGO BRANCH OFFICE seemed quite stressed with you must understand that Tricia Zunkerthe Ho- Chunk Nation who Code, Page 13, sec. 11 a(1) MILWAUKEE BRANCH OFFICE no later than Friday, electioneering within fifty (50) 5744 W IRVING PARK RD is at least eighteen (18) Requests MUST 3501 S. HOWELL AVENUE the sheer amount of mail when conducting official ELIGIBLE VOTERS: August 2, 2013 by 4:00 feet of any polling places 773/202-8433 years old and who has INCLUDE the eligible 414/747-8680 and slightly confused by the business with a government Any enrolled member of P.M. See Election Board ELECTIONEERING: resided in their respective voter’s name printed orThere shall be no •ST•MILWAUKEE, PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, WI MN Code, Page 13, sec. 11 a(1) APO system, especially when entity (Tribal, State, Federal), the Ho-Chunkdistric Nationt for at who least three typed (with signature), electioneering within fifty (50) MILWAUKEEMPLS./ST BRANCH PAUL BRANCH OFFICE you’re waiting for something you’ll sometimes have to is at least eighteen(3) months. (18) See ElectionRequests physicalMUST address wherefeet of any polling place s 3501 S. HOWELLOFFICE AVENUE 414/7471724- 8680Selby Ave years old andBoard who Code has Sec. 9 (b). INCLUDEthe the ballot eligible will be SPECIAL ELECTION fairly important, like pictures have an original document. voter’s name printed or 651/641 -1801 resided in their respective delivered (we use UPS SATURDAY, •ST PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, MN of newborns or a letter from a If you can’t comply with – •MADISON, WI district for atREGISTRATION least three typed (withnext signature), Day Air UPS Next August 10, 2013 MPLS./ST PAUL BRANCH (3) months.Each See Electionperson seeking physical to addressDay Air wherewill not deliver to MADISONOFFICE BRANCH OFFICE loved one. This is impossible the rules set forth and the 1320 MENDOTA STREET Board Code Sec.vote 9 must(b). register at thethe ballota will P.O. be Box), daytime 1724 Selby Ave to change, though, unless you options given to rectify issues, SPECIALLAST ELECTION DAY TO 651/641608/277-1801-9 964 polling place by showing telephone number and delivered (we use UPS SATURREQUESTDAY ABSENTEE, become Postmaster of the educate yourself on how identification before enrollment number. ●GREEN BAY, WI REGISTRATION next Day Air – UPS Next BALLOTS •MADISON, WI receiving an Official Absentee Ballots must beAugust 10, 2013 BRANCH OFFICE entire system. Good luck. the Federal and Tribal laws Each person seeking to Day Air will not deliver to August 2, 2013 MADISON 1047BRANCH 9TH STREET OFFICE Ballot. If a person cannot received before 7:00 P.M. The Power of Attorney is dictates that we must present vote must register at the a P.O. Box), daytime 4:00 PM 1320 MENDOTA920/490 STREET-2774 write, that person must on Saturday, August 10, 608/277-9964 LAST DAY TO polling place by showing telephone number and a tool I’ve used to conduct the Enrollment Office with an sign his/her name with a 2013. Absentee ballotsREQUEST ABSENTEE identificationmark before before two (2) enrollmen mayt number. be returned by ●GREEN BAY, WI many types of transactions annual Address Verification BALLOTS BRANCH OFFICE receiving an Official Absenteeovernight Ballots must mail, be so they TH August 2, 2013 1047 9 STREET in absentia. Concerning Form and try to change the Ballot. If a person cannot received before 7:00 P.M. may be received at the 4:00 PM 920/490-2774 your statement regarding rules. And then if you’re still write, that person must on Saturday, August 10,

POA, I wholeheartedly agree not satisfied, come home and sign his/her name with a 2013. Absentee ballots with your exact wording take care of business. We’ll be mark before two (2) may be returned by overnight mail, so they “incompetent or unable glad to see you. may be received at the to take care of their own Happy Travels, business matters.” But I think Ryan James Greendeer you’re taking the thing a July 26, 2013 HEALTH PAGE 3 Health Department provides wheels for exercise Ken Luchterhand two years ago,” said Karena Thundercloud, Ho- Staff Writer Chunk Nation Diabetes Coordinator. There’s a new way to get around – and get your Riding around the Fitness Trail can be healthy, exercise, too. challenging and fun. Adult tricycles are now available for use by “Riders will need to wear a helmet, which is employees and members of the Nation for riding provided,” Thundercloud said. And, although there around the Fitness Trail near the Ho-Chunk facilities are platforms on the back of the tricycles, no one is in Black River Falls. allowed to ride on the back. It’s a fun fitness opportunity for employees Anyone wanting to ride a tricycle will need to and members of the Nation and gives them an come to the Community Health Office to pick up opportunity to vary the type of exercise. People can a key to unlock the bicycle lock. Both tricycles are check them out for locked outside each morning. 45 minutes from 9 So far, the enthusiasm has been great. Many a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at people have inquired about using the tricycles and the Ho-Chunk Clinic have reserved them for use at a designated slot, she Building in Black said. River Falls. The tricycles will be brought out in the morning “The tricycles by 9 a.m. and will be put away, inside the clinic, by were purchased a 4:30 p.m. by a member of the diabetes team. Members of the Health Department staff couple years ago, “Riding a trike takes you back to being a kid when conducting the tricycle program are (from and were sitting in you rode your bike everywhere,” said Louise Voss, left) Karena Thundercloud, Louise Voss, storage. They were Health Education Director and Grant Writer of the Lyndsey Owen, Rachel Montana and purchased for a Ho-Chunk Health Department. “Riding a trike is Kathleen Clemons. ‘family day’ about exercise that’s fun and easy.” Expanding horizons, experiencing hope Submitted by Careers Camp graduation Continuing the student Martha McCabe ceremony. project this year was Michael “I loved this camp. Coming Scenic Rivers Area Health Brenner, (currently a 4th here was a great experience Education Center is known year medical student) who that I will never forget. I will for their superior camps used the camp as his 3rd not forget any of the new that introduce rural students year community-engaged family that I have met here into health careers in the project. “For me, taking either,” stated Earl Lamont, area. However, this camp is a leadership role in this one of the 10 American Indian specifically designed to give camp, in many ways, has students from across the students of American Indian rejuvenated my passions region who attended a Health heritage experience in health for community involvement Careers Camp in La Crosse careers. Piloted in 2012, the and the possibilities related this month. He was addressing camp developer, Ian Stormont to making a difference. his peers from the Wanblee, (a 3rd year medical student Coming from a small rural SD and Oglala Lakota Sioux with the Wisconsin Academy Wisconsin town, being a tribe, new friends from of Rural Medicine based at contributing member of my Black River Falls, WI and Gundersen Health System) community was instilled in the Ho-Chunk Nation tribe received the John Snow, Inc. me at a young age and its and the many collaborating Student Achievement Award importance to my life has organizations at the 2013 at the 2013 National Rural only grown stronger. A sense Native Students Health Careers Camp participants Native Students Health Health Associate Conference. of community is something seated in front of Gundersen Health Systems’ that I believe I will shared Medlink Air with this year’s campers and it experience in CPR training, campus/admissions tours at was an incredible experience casting, suturing and nursing Viterbo University, UW-La exploring new opportunities, workshops, a diabetes Crosse and Western Technical paths and possibilities education seminar, facility College. All of the activities together.” tours at Gundersen Health culminated in a trauma The four-day camp System and the Ho-Chunk simulation on the last day. gave students first-hand Health Care Center, plus

The Department of Health staff stationed at the Cek-Ha-Ci community building will be moving this month beginning July 15, 2013. To: 315 First Street, Nekoosa WI 54457 We anticipate programs will up and running ASAP. Community Health • Behavioral Health Food Distribution • Diabetes Prevention Services New phone numbers & contact information will be located on our health page at: http://10.1.2.174/

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STAFF WRITER ...... Sherman Funmaker Black River Falls, WI 54615 STAFF WRITER ...... Ken Luchterhand Attention: The Next Deadline of the • PHONE: (800) 472-3089 \ Administrative Assistant ....Anna Reichenbach Hocak Worak will be August 9th which will be • FAX: (715) 284-7852 published on August 16th. 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 NEWS Waxoc wira 26, 2013 Heidi Bird joins the Ho-Chunk Nation Gaming Commission Marlon WhiteEagle Wisconsin. Ho-Chunk Nation Greendeer also spoke about Editor Trial Court Chief Judge Jo the undertaking of taking On July 1, 2013, Heidi Deen Lowe administered the such an oath. Members of the Bird was sworn-in as a oath of office to Bird. Gaming Commission, Juanita Ho-Chunk Nation Gaming After the oath of office Tracy and Kyle Funmaker Commissioner at Wa Ehi was complete, Bird gave offered words of welcome to Hoci, the Tribal Court remarks on the occasion. Ho- Bird. Building in Black River Falls, Chunk Nation President Jon Bird previously worked

Commissioner Bird pictured with her husband, Rob- ert Bird Sr., son, Victor, mother, Marion Miner, and daughter, Katelyn. with the Tomah Youth sat in during Bird’s oath of Services as a Youth office ceremony. Those in Coordinator. And on her attendance were invited to Hon. Jo Deen Lowe Commissioner Bird and Tomah Youth after the oath special day, the Tomah share a lunch and cake with administered the oath of of office. Youth came to visit the Commissioner Bird. office to Heidi Bird. tribal court building and Ho-Chunk Gaming-Nekoosa sponsors Relay For Life Submitted by Lynette to support this year’s event LeGarde, Senior Manag- which consisted of Relay er-Public Relations/Ho- Teams (18 Teams/110 Chunk Gaming-Nekoosa Participants), Survivors, Ho-Chunk Gaming- Committee Members and Nekoosa sponsored the the General Public. It was American Cancer Society’s the 18th year that Adams Relay for Life for Adams County has participated in County on Friday, July 12, hosting a Relay For Life 2013. Ho-Chunk Gaming- Event. This year’s theme Nekoosa donated $1000.00 to was “Celebration” due to the the Relay for Life of Adams 100th Year Anniversary of the County. Ho-Chunk Gaming is American Cancer Society. Starting left to right: Daric Smith, Co-Chair of Relay for Life of Adams County, sponsoring 30 Relay For Life The next Relay For Life Jane Imboden, Finance Chair (RFL), Lizz Flory, Team Development (RFL), Lynette Events throughout the State of Event that will be sponsored LeGarde, Senior Manager-Public Relations/Ho-Chunk Gaming-Nekoosa, Tracy Wisconsin this year. by Ho-Chunk Gaming will be Carey, American Cancer Society Representative, Donna Kirsenlohr, Team Devel- There were approximately Friday, July 19, 2013 at Sun opment (RFL), Barbara Kelley, Marketing Director/Ho-Chunk Gaming-Nekoosa, 200 people that came out Prairie Senior High School. and Roger Chambers, Co-Chair Relay for Life of Adams County. EAB found in Sauk County

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Symptoms USDA/APHIS/PPQ Moore C h e r o ke e intrastate movement and permits are required Tip t o n Ha m i l t o n B r ad l e y Po l k Clay L aw r e n ce F ra n k l i n M a ri o n Ne w Miles Wa y n e Gile s Map author: dbopp L i nc o l n Ha r d i n Ha n o v e r F a y e tt e Hardeman M c N ai r y D-shaped exit hole, 1/8” July 1, 2013 She lby C o l u mb us Area subject to Michigan Department of Agriculture B r un s w i c k include: and Rural Development regulatory policies • Thinning crown • Bark chipped off by • D-shaped exit holes on bark • The Wisconsin Hotline @ • www.emeraldashborer. Mark Gawron @ woodpeckers • Bark splits 1-800-462-2803 wi.gov 715-284-2852 • New growth on the trunk If you found three or more If you are looking for more For your firewood needs • S-shaped tunnels under the symptoms on a true ash tree information visit: and your firewood permit, bark please call: • www.emeraldashborer.info please contact tribal forester, July 26, 2013 NEWS PAGE 5 Ho-Chunk role players in combat training at Fort McCoy Sherman Funmaker one of the exercises recently troops in the field and has Staff Writer and my foot slipped, fell hired about 700 locals to Team leader and 10 year into a hole in the ground help with these exercises/war veteran of these exercises and I ended up tearing my games. Jason Blackcoon of Sparta Achilles tendon. A freak The company was proud has never been injured during accident that has been the to say that the hiring of these these trainings. Not until only time I’ve ever been hurt locals has helped with the recently, he explained. while participating in these local economy and something “I just stood up during trainings. I’ve been doing that they are very proud of. this for years and never really Blackcoon emerged as a been hurt and do something as team leader and has worked easy as standing up and this with the Nation’s Department happens” he said. of Labor to hire players that He hopes to be back at it will come on and help during Ho-Chunk role players include Salvador Casarez, later this year. these yearly trainings. Dawson Mc Andrew, Virgil Smith, Levi Winneshiek, The Valbin Corporation, In the past there have Ashley Blackcoon, Troy Wallace, Jeremiah Friday and the group that hires locals to been tribal members that Jameson Harrison. Not pictured: Joseph Stygar, Rod- “act’ during these trainings participated but he was unable ney Helgeson Jr., Rayce Pettibone, Lloyd Whiteeagle. is a leading language service to remember all those that provider to the government have at this time. This year of accomplishment. very well. and private sector and delivers the number has been about He has no military The role players, Jason superior linguistic, analytical 15 that are currently spending experience but feels like this Blackcoon and the Valbin and cultural services to long days and nights helping is a way that he can do his Company would like to thank the diplomatic, defense, the troops train and ready part as a proud US citizen. the Nation’s Department of intelligence, and business themselves for military duties. The tribal members that Labor, Nick Kedrowski and sectors as well as other Blackcoon got involved in are there this year enjoy the Gladys Morgan for their Team leader Jason entities. this to earn some extra money Blackcoon. experience and have handled assistance. At this year’s practice the but it has become something the long hours and the heat company is working with that he enjoys and gets a sense Hocak Worak staff attends NAJA Conference Ken Luchterhand smart phones as a multifunction Tom Arviso, publisher of the Navajo Journalists learned how to improve Staff Writer tool, offering video recording, audio Times, told about the difficulty the the quality and quantity of photos, Changes in electronic and social recording, photography and use of newspaper staff was having with graphs and maps that accompany media have creative challenges for social media. control and censorship of the paper. stories. Participants learned the tools, Native American journalism. Richardo Caté, creator of the He struggled, but was eventually tricks and tips to create their own To meet those challenges, journalists cartoon series “Without Reservations,” able to overcome the problems visuals for print. from across the United States gathered offered a presentation on how he by separating the paper from the At the conclusion of the conference, in Tempe, Arizona, for the annual got started in his profession and tribal government and making the an Awards Banquet was held, convention of the Native American where it has taken him. His cartoons newspaper a separate, private venture. recognizing the outstanding work Journalist Association (NAJA). appear regularly in the Sante Fe New Attendees learned about the of journalists and tribal radio Staff from the Hocak Worak Mexican newspaper and are published Mexican border crossing issues, professionals. Entertainment at the attending the event included Marlon in paperback. Caté describes his immigration and the “racial profiling” banquet was a performance by 2013 WhiteEagle, Anna Reichenbach and Native American humor as the result issues confronting the country and World Hoop Dance Champion Derrick Ken Luchterhand. of “us living in a dominant culture, how journalists can approach the issue Suwaima Davis. The three attended the conference and the funny part is that we so often with respect for reservations and the from July 17 through July 21 to learn fall short of fitting in.” people who live there. new techniques, compare notes, and A trip to the Heard Museum in to become more knowledgeable about downtown Phoenix offered a view Native American issues. of indigenous art and cultures from Accreditation Comment Period Many of the sessions provided around the world. The resource file information on the new electronic contains information about more than The College of Menominee Nation is seeking comments from technology age, including using 25,000 Native American artists. the public about the College in preparation for the periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. CMN will host a visit October 23-25 by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

The College was accepted for candidacy in 1996 and has been accredited by the Commission since 1998. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation.

The public is invited to submit comments regarding the College to:

Third-Party Comment on the College of Menominee Nation The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411

The public may also submit comments on the Commission’s website at:

Representing the Ho-Chunk Nation at the 2013 National Native Me- www.ncahic.org. dia Conference are (from left) Marlon WhiteEagle, Ken Luchterhand and Anna Reichenbach. Public comments must be in writing and must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution Correction and credit given to Kendall Tallmadge or its academic programs.

Sherman Funmaker, Staff Writer Comments must be received by September 20, 2013. Last issues article on Fabian Fontenelle and the Stand Rock Ceremonial contained writings of Kendall. We would like to give her credit for her contribution to the Hocak Worak. She is finishing up a Master’s degree in Anthropology. Doing research on cultural tourism, specifically the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial; the Old Dells Park Indian Village; and the Riverview Boat Line. This summer and July 2011 she has been interviewing people for her thesis. Kendall finished up her MBA this past spring with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. She was part of an internship at the Indian Arts Research Center / School for Advanced Research, in Santa Fe in 2010. She was required to pick a subject to study and she thought tourism was interesting. After her internship she decided to keep researching and studying cultural tourism in grad school. Her contribution came from the SAR website. PAGE 6 SPORTS / YOUTH Waxoc wira 26, 2013 Linebacker Paul Roberts returns to the Tri-City Bulldogs for another season Sherman Funmaker Arizona, when he was 12 the family been ever Staff Writer found their way back to Wisconsin. He since. I was Tribal member and son of LuTribal was surrounded by athletes, his mom also asked member and son of Lucinda Lonetree, and dad were both gifted athletes, he to play for Roberts started this year’s football explained. the Madison season on Saturday July20th with The 2002 Wisconsin Dells grad Mustangs a loss. His stats still looked good played football while there and had and that with 14 tackles and 2 for losses. He some looks from some D-2 and D-3 was quite explained that they played short- teams. flattering but handed and playing both sides of the “My grades weren’t the best and decided to ball eventually took a toll on him and I seemed to lose interest and so I stick with his team. ended up just going to work after the team that The adult amateur Tri-City high school. I wasn’t taking care of took me in” Bulldogs football team is a part of myself and got a bit overweight. I was he added. the Wisconsin State Football League. working, sleeping and eating and that He has The team has been around for about took a toll on my body. I was living been joined 3 years and is still trying to find their that lifestyle till about 2008 when I by several footing. went to see a Doctor. He told me I other tribal The team is based in Wisconsin was not obese but for sure overweight. members Dells and It was then that I decided to do in the past was playing something about it” he said. years that Danny Youngthunder (left) and Paul Roberts team up on most of its He said the realization that he had played the tackle. home games to change his diet and lifestyle came for the at Webb Field when he was dancing grass at a Pow- Bulldogs, in Reedsburg, wow and had to last through three but right classes together with the help of Scott but as of now contest songs. now only he and Danny Youngthunder Gilbeck and the House of Wellness in the locations “I was about to die. I was just dying are the only ones on the roster. Baraboo. of home out there and it was then at that I Youngthunder is in his second year of “I believe that Natives are for the games is still knew a change had to come. I couldn’t playing and in his first outing this year most part very athletic and I would unclear. This live like that and with the threat of had tackles and assists. like to be able to help youngsters year the first diabetes possibly coming into play…I Other Ho-Chunk players who and really anyone that wants to feel home game had to get with it and do something.” played in the past are Isaiah better physically to get into shape. It will be on He said. Funmaker, Tyrone Cloud and Logan helped me a lot and I want to pass on August 10 He took on a serious regimen and Littlegeorge. my experiences and training” Roberts and Paul soon shed pounds and started feeling Along with his football career he is said. Paul takes a breath- hopes that better. working on starting a weight lifting He is starting to put these classes er during a recent football fans A couple of years ago while he club for the youth. He has learned a together but wants to get the word out practice in Madison. will come out was in this workout mode he was lot about lifting, diet and the process (wherever approached by a friend, Marvin Jones, of lift training and is hoping that he now to anyone who may be interested they end up) who worked out with him and was can use his experience and knowledge in participating. and support this young but committed at the time playing football for the to help others be more health-minded. His progress and more info will be team. Bulldogs. Marvin asked if he was He is working on putting these posted in the Hocak Worak. “We are a young team and with interested in coming to one of the this being his first away game of teams combines and trying out for the the season and with the extra job of team. Kickball Tournament playing offense and defense it got “At first I wasn’t all that interested, pretty hard” he said. but after a bit I went ahead and Paul doesn’t seem to let the loss or attended a workout. I have to say that and Potluck Cooko ut the conditions faze him. He explains I did pretty well. I had lost some speed that he started playing football back but still was decent enough to be Date: Sunday, August 18, 2013 when he was in 7th grade and always recruited by the Bulldogs. I had played liked playing the game. before but not in a while and working Time: 12:00PM—5:00PM “I remember when I was a kid that out, losing weight and feeling better Come and join the excitement of a family Kickball Tournament at the Sand Corey Hindsley was playing and about my health I decided to give it a Pillow baseball fields on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 12PM—5PM. that kind of kept me interested in the shot. That was about 2 years ago and Submit your family roster by Friday, August 16, 2013, so we have an idea of game. He stuck with the game and been with them since. I started out on how much food there will be. The more teams, the more fun, the more helped me stick with it too” Paul said. the line but with my speed was moved competition. After being raised in Flagstaff to the linebacker position where I have Entry fee for the Kickball tournament is to bring a side dish for the pot luck. Hope to see you there! Contact person: Derris or Melissa 715-284-0905 Parents! Now is the time to set up your child’s

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Sponsored by the HCN Family Services Program, Youth Services, Child & Family Services, Domestic Violence Division, Behavioral Health, First Nations Community Financial and Higher Education Division July 26, 2013 YOUTH PAGE 7 Youth take on the ‘Amazing Race’ Ken Luchterhand was removed from there to the the two- step and learned Staff Writer despicable Fort Thompson, about the drum. Although the event was in mid South Dakota. Our The story about sacred deemed as the “Amazing account is not told in the cedar was from a Cherokee Race,” the objective was history books. tale, telling how the people learning, and not necessarily “There is much more first asked the Creator for in a hurry. detail to keep recovering constant daylight, then never- Children from all Ho-Chunk and filling in the full untold ending darkness. After a Youth Centers were treated history of our people,” White natural balance of daylight to the learning experience said. “People don’t realize, and darkness was restored, the on Thursday, July 11, at the including some of our own Creator made the cedar tree District One Community Ho-Chunk children, that most and placed inside the spirits Center in Black River Falls. other Native nations across of the people who died during “The Amazing Race was the country had to suffer the cold, dark time. Ever a chance to have the youth through very painful removals since, cedar is considered work together as a team, meet from their homelands. The sacred and is carried in other youth their age from only known and recorded medicine pouches and placed other areas, and get through removal in the standard above entryways of houses. the challenges,” said Shelley History books is the Cherokee This was the second year Thundercloud, organizer of “Trail of Tears.” Even though of the event and the youth the event. “Also, it was a way we had a shorter removal enjoy the varied activities, to find out which youth took timeframe in a train, and less Thundercloud said. on the leadership role in each distance to travel, for some “In making the stations each group.” reason they loaded us up on had to have, history aspect, There were two age groups cattle cars in the middle of culture, physical activity, and for the game: Kindergarten winter. So we, Ho-Chunks, problem solving,” she said. through 4th grade and 5th had a trail of frozen bodies at “We had games, food, prizes, through 12th grade. The youth almost every train stop that towels, water balloons, laughs would visit an educational was made and the army would and lots of fun.” station and, upon completion, not allow burials. They were were given the clue to visit left along the side of railroad the next station in the proper tracks, so we had a ‘Trail of order. Tears’ also.” Youth took a tour of Black With other game activities, River Falls Ho-Chunk the youth could “show off” community and to see the or “test out” their athletic historic buildings, those abilities and they learned that are over 100 years old, how to follow directions,” Thundercloud said. Thundercloud said. They Ho-Chunk removals were taught about recognizing from trust lands were also and understanding about the discussed. living plants and common “It was fun and valuable weeds used for Medicine to from a cultural learning heal common ailments. These experience,” said Woodrow plants are important to the White, one of the presenters, Native American today and whose topic was the history of years ago. The youth also the Ho-Chunk Train Removal. tasted natural spring water. “The students were able Some of stations showed to hear the Ho-Chunk oral what plants to use for history version and the truth repellant against mosquitoes, about what happened on the the story behind sacred cedar, train removals from La Crosse about how dreamcatchers to Blue Earth reservation and were used and what they a little later. “The same group signify. Youth also performed

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PAGE 8 ADVERTISEMENT Waxoc wira 26, 2013 July 26, 2013 FEATURE PAGE 9 Miss Indian America reunion welcomes past winners Sherman Funmaker Staff Writer Last week, July 6th to July 14th 2013 at the Sheridan Wyo Rodeo in Sheridan, Wyoming a reunion occurred where past winners of the Miss Indian America Pageant came together during the 60th Annual Rodeo and Celebration. Tribal member Melanie Tallmadge-Sainz, who was crowned Miss Indian America in 1980, attended the event along with 13 other past winners. A BRIEF HISTORY OF SWR 1951 was a defining year for Sheridan Wyo Rodeo. First, the rodeo reverted to its pre-war name and discarded its temporary moniker “Bots Sots Stampede.” Also, a Crow Indian maiden named Lucy Yellowmule was selected by popular applause to serve as the 1952 SWR Rodeo Queen. Lucy’s selection, and her willingness to help, acted as a fulcrum for a local movement to change public opinion about Indians. At the time Indians frequently encountered signs, which contained such derogatory slogans as “No Indians or dogs allowed” and “No Indians served here.” Within a few months, Lucy’s efforts combined with those of local citizens changed the mind-set of the local populace. For its success in improving public relations Sheridan received two distinguished awards one of which Lucy traveled to Washington, D. C., to accept on behalf of the city. Melanie rides in parade in Washington D.C. Recent picture of Melanie and Dr. Joseph Encouraged by their success, the local people Medicine Crow. and several Indian leaders involved decided that presentation.” Melanie added. Foundation (LEAF). It is a soon to be launched a new Indian woman should be chosen each year During that year she did a lot of traveling and met non-profit organization that will assist and support many celebrities and luminaries. She considered emerging Native American artists. We hope to have this win and the duties of that title to be a life it up and running by January of next year. Right changing event that would help her guide her way to now we are looking for a location and hope to one where she is today. She said she was very busy and day be established on the family’s old business traveled to some 27 states during that time. location on Highway 13 outside of the Dells.” She has expressed thanks to the Nation and also Melanie said. to the then Tribal Chairman Conroy Greendeer She has the vision, time and energy to take on this for their support during her time as Miss Indian journey and brings 30 years of experience to this America. She said that now is the time for her to project and is looking forward to the challenge. come back and pay back the Nation for all that they “I was told by someone years ago that if have done. preparation collides with opportunity you can’t help “I got to go the Reagan Inauguration and also but succeed. I have held on to that and it seems to rubbed elbows with many Native celebs. Many of be a suitable adage. It is a shame that the Dells has those people I met are still friends and I still am in lost some of the Ho-Chunk influence and become contact with today.” more of a tourist trap than what we remember when After the reign was over she went back to UW we were kids. I want to bring back integrity art LaCrosse to continue her studies. While there she with LEAF. One of our goals is to teach artists to received a degree in Ceramics and a Secondary be fiscally minded and to use money as a tool.” She Education degree. During that time she transferred said. to the Arizona State University and continued her Although she currently lives in Arizona she will education there. While there she was recruited spend plenty of time here working on this project to represent the Indian people. Thus was born the to start a minority recruitment program for the and she hopes that others will be supportive. She Miss Indian America Pageant. The venue in which school. She had done that at UW LaCrosse and was isn’t looking to the Nation for financial help but it would take place was to be a festival called All experienced in the recruitment field. with her experience and her contacts she is confident American Indian Days. It became a festival of She met her husband while attending classes at that this can be a success. national importance that ran for almost 30 years. ASU and was married in 1985. She said that she knows she has to do this. This is Tallmadge-Sainz started her pageant run by Soon after her graduation she was hired as the the thing that makes sense for her to take on at this first entering the Miss Great Lakes Pageant in Education Specialist for the Heard Museum and was time. Tomah, Wisconsin in 1978 when she was a junior there for 5 years. After that she worked for the states “I want to pay back the Nation for all it has done in high school and came away the winner of the Arts Commission for 2 years and also taught Middle for me and for its members. I believe that through competition that included female representatives of and High School classes for Phoenix Country the Arts we can achieve a lot for not only up and all Wisconsin tribes. Day School, which is a college preparatory school coming artists but do our part to represent the Ho- Shortly after that win her father had passed on and located in Paradise, Arizona, from which she retired Chunk people and traditions.” she did not want to compete in any kind of pageant after 17 years. Melanie has a big job ahead of her but doesn’t but at her mother’s request she entered the Miss “Currently I am the Director of Little Eagle Arts doubt that it can and will happen. Indian America Pageant in Sheridan, Wyoming. “After my father passed I wasn’t about to enter another pageant. I got the application in the mail and balled it up and threw it out. Soon after I came back home and my mom had that wrinkled up application District One sitting on the table. She said that it would be a good thing for me to do. She asked me to do it for her… Community Center so I did. And so off I went.” She said. She entered the pageant and in August of 1980 she won over the other 26 contestants and became the one and only winner to come from east of the Elder Social Mississippi River. Date: Thursday, August 29, 2013 During the pageant the panel of judges asked about her beliefs and plans for the future, if she Time: 10:00 AM should become winner. “I was raised to believe that education was the Place: District One Community Center answer to many of our Natives people’s issues. I wanted to focus my discussion on education n Bingo Lunch and how it would affect the state of many tribes. and joi We need to educate our young and allow them to Come ! Feel free to bring a prize have the same opportunities that were given to me the fun and those that have the opportunity to further our 55 and Older education. For the talent part of the competition I gave a talk and presentation on Ho-Chunk basket Need More information? making. There were no power points at that time Contact Derris or Me lissa at 715-284-0905 so I had to use posters and signs and stuff to do the

PAGE 10 CAMPAIGN Waxoc wira 26, 2013

VOTE SAMANTHA C. GREENDEER SKENANDORE FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE 1 • HO-CHUNK NATION SUPREME COURT ON SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2013

EDUCATION. B.A. 2001 – University of Wisconsin – Madison, Behavioral Sciences & Law/American Indian Studies; J.D. 2005 – University of Denver Sturm College of Law; studied International Law in Vienna, Austria and Indigenous Peoples Law in Geneva, Switzerland.

CREDENTIALS. Member of the Ho-Chunk Bar since 2006; Wisconsin Bar since 2006; Western District of Wisconsin since 2006 (currently inactive); Hualapai Tribal Court since 2011, Ft. McDowell Tribal Court since 2011. Appeared and consulted the Ho-Chunk Traditional Court since 1998 to seek guidance and resolution to controversies of tradition and custom affecting the Nation. Member of the Federal Bar Association, Federal Circuit Bar Association (current Chair of Indian Law Committee), American Bar Association and the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers.

EXPERIENCE. Nearly 7 years of active and successful legal practice including representation of the Ho-Chunk Nation, numerous other Nations and tribes, tribally-owned companies and tribal individuals. Over 18 years of experience working directly for tribal government.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY COMMITMENT. Vigilant pro bono representation of tribal members in domestic violence, child support, child custody and sacred site matters. Gila River Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors, Dane County United Way, Madison Children’s Museum Board of Directors.

I commit to uphold and apply the laws of the Ho-Chunk Nation; the Constitution, the Nation’s laws, the Judiciary Act and the precedent set by the Traditional Court. I commit to faithful and impartial performance of duties as Associate Justice 1.

YOUR VOTE COUNTS! It would be the greatest honor to serve the Ho-Chunk Nation as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. When you vote for me, you vote for commitment to the Ho-Chunk community and you vote for experience in Indian country. Please vote Skenandore on July 20th to protect, enhance and ensure that our Ho-Chunk tradition, laws and customs are soundly preserved in every decision before the Supreme Court. To learn more about my candidacy, please visit www.facebook.com/samantha.skenandore.9 or contact me via email at [email protected].

JO ANN E. MANEY JULY 30, 2013 DISTRICT 5 LEGISLATOR

GREETINGS:

I AM BEAR CLAN, PARENTS: ROSE L. MANEY / WILLIAM P. MANEY, GRANDPARENTS : ELLA WHITEWATER / HENRY LEWIS SR.

RETIRED CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER B. A. DEGREE SERVING ON ETHICS REVIEW BOARD HOME OWNER FOR 42 YRS. SINGLE PARENT OF 4 SONS VOLUNTEER FOR THE AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER OF CHICAGO

My honesty, strength, courage and energy will strengthen our Nation. Pls. contact me with any concerns you have. email me [email protected] home 773 763 5140 cell 773 895 8274

IT WILL BE MY GREATEST HONOR TO SERVE THE HO-CHUNK NATION. I took an oath to become a Chicago Police O cer to serve and protect. Now I would like to Your vote counts, pinagigiwi take that oath for my people and relatives to be District 5 Legislator. I will be loyal to you. July 26, 2013 CAMPAIGN PAGE 11

Elect TRICIA ZUNKER ATTORNEY AND LAW PROFESSOR FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT ON AUGUST 10! I’m running for this position because of my desire to effectively serve the Nation with my extensive legal background and experience. A vote for me is a vote for experience and a vote for equal opportunity. With my background as a trial attorney and law professor and my education and work experience in Madison, Paris (France) and Southern California, I am well-qualified for this position. I request your permission to bring this knowledge and experience to the Nation for the benefit of our People. I will be deeply honored to serve the Nation asAssociate Justice of the Supreme Court and humbly request your vote on August 10. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT ME I know it is important to speak to someone personally before casting your vote. I encourage you to contact me at: tricia@zunkerlawgroup or (310) 866-6010. Please do not hesitate to reach out! MY SUGGESTIONS ON WAYS TO IMPROVE THE JUDICIARY TO HELP PROTECT RIGHTS OF TRIBAL MEMBERS Several years ago, I made suggestions to the Legislature on way to improve the Judiciary, specifically focused on ways to improve access to the courts for tribal members. If I am elected, I will have more access to make these things a reality. I believe making improvements on a respectful and responsible timeline is necessary for the benefit of our People. • Law Libraries. First, all branch offices should have a law library. Not all areas have a branch office, in which case, the small law library could be placed in a community building. Cases should be printed off and placed in binders designated by subject matter and ordered chronologically. The different legal forms should be available in hard copy as well. This would help tribal members who do not have access to Internet or who have difficulty navigating the website online to find cases and forms. • Attorney Ethics Exam. Second, I believe all attorneys who practice in the Ho-Chunk Court system should be required to take an ethics exam. When I be- came licensed to practice in California, I was required to take a 3 day bar exam which has a 50% pass rate and the purpose behind this exam was to assess a minimum competency level and an understanding of ethical practices. I specifically have concerns for our tribal members who represent themselves in court and have to “face off” with an attorney. I want to ensure the attorneys who practice in our courts show respect and high ethical practices in their interactions with tribal members who represent themselves. Requiring an ethics exam prior to Ho-Chunk Bar Association admission would help achieve this end. As a law professor who teaches attorney ethics, I could help write this exam with ease. Who I Am • I am Bear Clan. The Role of An Appellate Judge • Originally from Wausau, Wisconsin. • Neutral decision-maker • My father is Timothy Radtke. • Review trial court decisions for errors of law, and if so, determine • Grandmother is Exilda Mary Rockman Stone. whether those errors warrant a reversal • Great-Grandparents are Grover Rockman and • Understand and analyze the law Bessie White Eagle Rockman. • Communicate clearly My Experience • Conduct herself personally and professionally to the highest standard • Education of ethics o J.D. (law degree), UCLA School of Law (a Tier One law school) Why Does This Vote Matter? o B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, triple major in: • Appellate decision are vitally important. • 1) Political Science; • They are cited in later cases by the trial court and are the controlling • 2) International Relations; and law. • 3) French • Thus, someone with a strong legal background and experience, like • Also earned a Certificate in European Studies and mine, must be elected to this position who will, at the same time, studied and lived in Paris, France twice remain neutral. • First generation college graduate • Passed the California Bar Exam, the hardest bar exam in the country As Justice, I Will: • Work Experience • Remain committed to apply the Ho-Chunk Nation Constitution and o Trial Attorney, Zunker Law Group written laws of the legislature. o Over a combined decade of experience as a law professor and • Recognize and uphold the inherent customs and traditions of our undergraduate professor people and abide by the pronouncements of the Traditional Court. • California School of Law • Insist on protecting due process rights of each member, especially • Colorado State University-Global Campus those without legal representation, children and elders. • University of Maryland University College, legal studies program • Treat all parties with dignity and respect. o Recently promoted to Dean of Faculty, California School of Law, Vote For Tricia Zunker effective August 2013 • Hardworking o Published Academic, Northwestern Interdisciplinary Law Review • Ethical o Studied and worked in American Indian law, including studying in a top • Experienced Indian Law program at UCLA, and have assisted tribal code-drafting and • Professional tribal legal development for Indian Nations. • Neutral • Member of • Committed to preserving our Nation’s customs and traditions o Ho-Chunk Nation • Ready, willing and able to serve the Nation o Ho-Chunk Nation Bar Association • Humbly requesting your vote on August 10 o State Bar of California o Los Angeles County Bar Association o American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California o National Native American Bar Association o California Indian Lawyers Association • Volunteer o Judge, UCLA School of Law Moot Court Honors Competition Please Vote on Saturday, August 10 o Sunday School Teacher and Children’s Music Director, Pilgrim Lutheran Church (Santa Monica, CA) or Request Your Absentee Ballot Today o Probono legal aid services, including services to the Native community

What an honor and a privilege to vote for our Nation’s elected officials. As the People of the Big Voice, I encourage you to make your voice heard on Saturday, August 10 or by requesting an absentee ballot from the Election Board. Your vote counts! Thank you for your consideration.

Pinagigi. Most respectfully, Tricia Zunker, Esq. www.zunkerlaw.com Email: [email protected] • J.D., UCLA School of Law Considering liking my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triciazunkerforassociatejustice Follow my blog at: www.triciazunkerforassociatejustice.blogspot.com PAGE 12 NOTICES / CAMPAIGN Waxoc wira 26, 2013 Sequestration hits HHCDA Tomah VA to host Submitted by Mark Butter- the 20 Indian Mission Units charges 20% of a family’s mental health, field, HHCDA and a requested Community adjusted gross income which Ho-Chunk Housing and Building for Mauston. is less than HUD rules allow Community Development HHCDA regrets that it will capped by fair market rent. homelessness summit Agency was recently advised have to reduce these projects, Our major concern is Submitted by Scott Far- and non-VA resources for that its allocation for FY long sought after by the if Congress continues on ley, Public Affairs Officer, addressing the mental health 2013, that is this year, was communities involved but reducing our allocation year Dept. of Veterans Affairs care and homeless needs of cut by $284,000. In addition, had little choice to meet the after year, we will have to The Tomah Veterans Veterans and their family the HCN passed on the costs sequestration that is allocated come up with the shortfall Affairs Medical Center will members. The sessions will of increase Health insurance by the HUD Indian Housing somehow. This could hold a mental health and also identify the gaps and/ to HHCDA resulting in a Block Grant program. “Our adversely impact our ability homelessness summit on or challenges in meeting doubling of our health care funding is heavily dependent continue with energy saving Thursday, July 25, from the mental health care costs. on our IHBG allocation,” projects like our natural gas 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the and homeless needs of As a result HHCDA stated Mark Butterfield conversion of villages which Cranberry Country Lodge in Veterans and their family Tomah, WI. members and develop management presented a list HHCDA Executive Director. have saved tenants hundreds The purpose of the strategies in collaboration of budget cuts to the HHCDA “What Congress gives, of dollars each year. We hope summit is to bring together with community partners to Board of Commissioners at Congress can take away.” to convert Winnebago Heights stakeholders in the area address the identified needs. its June meeting to make up While HHCDA will likely not in 2014 and are committed to enhance access to The mental health summit the nearly $600,000 shortfall. be building any units this year to a separately funded Solar mental health services is the result of the Aug. 31, These will include cutting we will continue to maintain panel project in Sand Pillow. and addressing the mental 2012 executive order from several positions which were all our units, improve some HHCDA will continue to healthcare and homeless President Obama, as well budgeted for but unfilled, and add some small projects work to provide cost efficient needs of Veterans and their as a memorandum from the not replacing some vehicles, such as paving driveways housing but it will just be support network residing in VA Deputy Under Secretary reducing some projects or in the Mission. Our Tribal harder to expand the number the counties served by the for Health for Operations deferring them until 2014 Repair and Improvement of units or carry out major Tomah VAMC. and Management directing and increasing employee Program or TRIP is still fully projects such as Community Staff from many medical centers to host a contributions to the health funded, as is the Urban Rental Buildings. The Board will disciplines at the medical mental health summit. The plan. In addition, two major Assistance program, though consider final approve the center, including mental executive order directs projects will be deferred our Down Payment Assistance recommended cuts in its July health case management, the VA to work with other until 2014. These include Program will be slightly meeting. psychosocial rehabilitation federal agencies to enhance the addition of garages for reduced. HHCDA still only and recovery center, partnerships with community homeless program, primary agencies. The Tomah VAMC care, and social work, has taken advantage of will be in attendance. this opportunity, using it Representatives from to also delve into issues of NOTICE local law enforcement, Vet homelessness in the area and Centers, Veteran service to explore opportunities for Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Aging Unit Elderly organizations, elected collaboration to enhance the Advisory Board vacancies. officials, county Veteran quality of mental health and WHERE: Area 1 service officers, and other wellbeing for Veterans and stakeholders have also been their support networks. WHEN: August 15, 2013 invited to the summit. For more information WHY: Term expired The mental health summit about the summit or for will start with overviews media interested in covering HOW: Contact Nixowani Tribal Aging Unit office at of local mental health and the event, please call the 1-715-284-0811 for information. homelessness and then move Tomah VAMC Public Affairs to breakout sessions. Office at 608-372-3971 ext. According to Ho-Chunk Nation T.A.U. Establishment Act, the new The breakout sessions 66732 or by e-mail Julie. members will be selected by the elders from their respective area. will identify current VA [email protected]. July 26, 2013 NOTICES PAGE 13 Black River Falls Women’s Talking Circle L.I.F.E. (Live In Freedom Everyday)

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What is a healthy relationship? What are reasonable expectations? What are the signs that you are in an unhealthy relationship? Where: House of Wellness Keeping your individuality while in a relationship. Behavioral Health Conference Room When: Thursday, August 29, 2013 Time: 6:00— 7:00 P.M. Contact: Stephanie WhiteEagle TOPIC: Healthy Relationships (608) 355-1240 ext. 5568 TOPIC: Caring for yourself WHEN: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Women often put themselves last on this list to be taken care of. We’ll WHERE: Social Services Bldng discuss why you are important, how to make your own wellbeing a 808 Red Iron Rd. BRF, WI priority and why it’s important to ensure your own emotionally and TIME: 5 P. M. - 7 P.M. physically well being.

CONTACT: Hera Lonetree-Rindahl/Facilitator Followed by a day of relaxation & enjoyment (715) 284-9851 ext. 5012 ACTIVITY: Spa and wellness day Date: Date & location to be agreed upon at the meeting This group meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month. All women are welcome.

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Sponsored by the Domestic Abuse Division HCN Department of Social Services 808 Red Iron Road Black River Falls, WI 54615 (715) 284-2622 Domestic Abuse Hotline: (877) 847-8689 Homebuyer Education

August 2013 Talking Circles Calendar

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 Contacts: BRF: Hera Lonetree-Rindahl (715) 284-9851 ext.5012 Baraboo: Stephanie WhiteEagle (608) 355-1240 ext. 5568 Wittenberg: Jan Red Cloud (715) 793-4863 Does the idea Nekoosa: Melanie White (715) 851-1967 Have you ever of a mortgage 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 thought about scare you? buying a home?

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Women’s Talking Circle BRF Social Service. Bldng. 5-6 P.M.

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Women’s Talking Circle Wittenberg Community Office 5-6 P.M. July 27, 2013 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Date

Women’s Talking Circle Women’s Talking Circle Baraboo Nekoosa Community Bldg 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. House of Wellness Time Chakh-Ha-Chee Lane 6-7 P.M. 5-6 P.M.

Location HCN Branch Office Sponsored by the Domestic Abuse Division Each month these groups will HCN Department of Social Services 808 Red Iron Road discuss different issues and work to Black River Falls, WI 54615 1320 Mendota St. Madison, WI (715) 284-2622 ext.5102 develop their own strength through a variety of activities. Domestic Abuse Crisis Hotline: (877) 847-8689 Sponsors HHCDA & NHS of Richland Co.

Join Us! Homebuyer Education can help reduce the stress ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS & confusion of buying a home. The Committee on Tribal Enrollment has the following VACANCY: It is a great place to start if you’re considering buying a home & are not quite ready. District 5 Come & Learn about Down Payment Assistance Length of Term: Contact Name Programs. 4 years from date of Legislative Appointment Winona Mann Snacks, Dinner will be provided! (608) 374-1245 Hurry and call for a reservation! Candidate must reside in the District at the time of selection until the term limit ends, unless a redistricting change supersedes a member from the redistricted district. NOTICE To qualify you must meet the following: Veterans Affairs Advisory Board - Two (2) Vacancies • Enrolled Tribal Ho-Chunk Member Ho-Chunk Nation Veterans Affairs Advisory Board has 2 vacancies. • Be at least twenty-five (25 years of age) Where: District Area 1 • Never been convicted of a felony in any tribal, state or federal court When: August 14, 2013- District Area One Meeting and; Why: Term expired • Cannot be determined to be incompetent by a court of law. How: Vote in 2 members to the Veterans Advisory Board. 1 Board Member and 1 Alternate Board Member All interested Tribal Members should attend the District Area Meeting. Members are selected by eligible voters of each District. According to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Board By Laws: Each District shall select, by majority vote at a District meeting a veteran to serve as a ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE OFFICE OF TRIBAL Member of the Board, and a Veteran as the Alternate Member to serve in ENROLLMENT @ 800-331-7824 OR 715-284-7824. the Absence of the member. The Term the Board Member and the Alternate Board Member shall serve a two (2) year Term.

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A vote for Robert TwoBears Office of the General Council Announcements is a vote for On Tuesday November 6th, 2012, Jon Greendeer, Ho-Chunk Nation President officially called the 2013 annual meeting of the General Council on Saturday September 28th, 2013. The Annual General Council will be held at Ho-Chunk Gaming- Wisconsin Dells in Baraboo, WI. Bids are now being accepted for the Annual General Council Event • Two Drum groups (one for the each ballroom) • Color Guard Please submit bids to the Office of the General Council at PO Box 667 Black River Falls, WI or email Wendy Running Horse at [email protected] The GCA is now accepting applications for GCA Administrator. Please submit application, resume and college transcripts to the Ho-Chunk • accountability Nation Personnel Department located in the Tribal Office building on • transparency 9814 Airport Road Black River Falls, WI 54615. General Council Agency Meeting Postings: • participation The next scheduled GCA Special Meeting is at 9:00 AM on Saturday grounded in tradition, August 3rd, 2013 in the Upper Dells Boardroom at Ho-Chunk Gaming- Wisconsin Dells in Baraboo, WI with the experience, The GCA Quarterly Meeting will be at 9:00AM on Saturday August 17th, 2013 in the Upper Dells Boardroom at Ho-Chunk Gaming- Wisconsin focus and Dells in Baraboo, WI. determination to General Council Agency meetings are subject to the Open Meetings Act. improve quality of life in All meetings are open to the public. our communities now, General Council Agency Vacancies: • One Agent Alternate vacancy in Milwaukee, WI and for generations Tribal members who are interested must be voted in by a majority vote to come at the monthly area meeting. The Office of the General Council provides resolution assistance. I want to hear from you PO Box 667, Black River Falls, WI. 54615. Telephone: (715) 284-7891 717.299.0659

August 5, 2013 is the next Baraboo Area Meeting. Attention Area Meeting for Baraboo will be moved to the first Monday of each month. Unless a holiday falls on that Monday then the meeting will be on the 3rd AttentionMonday of that month. 19th Annual Ken Littlegeorge Sr. Memorial Golf Outing

DATE: Sunday, August 18, 2013 TIME: Shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Drugans Castle Mound Country Club Holmen, WI COST: TO BE DETERMINED

Registration: 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

THANK YOU TO THE HCN LEGISLATURE FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

When: Saturday, August 3, 2013 Where: Holiday Lodge - Wyeville, WI Registration: 7:30-8:30am Shotgun Start: 9:30 am Cost: $55.00

For Info Call: Joan Greendeer-Lee (608) 387-0284 July 26, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE 15 Thank you for participating Happy Birthday The Ho-Chunk Alumni Association would like to thank the students and adults who presented their art work for the first annual Ho-Chunk Alumni Association Art Show during the Memorial “Sweet 16” Day Pow-Wow on May 25 – May 26, 2013. By holding art shows and encouraging our youth, we hope it will make a marked difference in their lives by encouraging their artistic abilities, to appreciate their culture and be an avenue conducive to learning for them to reach their full potential in their educational endeavors. Listed below are the students and adults who participated in the first annual art show. The Ho-Chunk Alumni Association would like to thank Mandy Youngthunder for her tremendous Waka\ja\ Sep assistance as curator and judge for all the art work. Mandy holds multiple degrees, one of which Donovan Andrew Collins is a degree in Art. In addition, we thank the Education Department for their assistance in the awards. 16 Years ago you entered my life and you make me Students Contemporary Art Traditional Art 1st Place Belle Blackdeer Jennifer Adams proud everyday that you 2nd Place Lilith Greengrass Dakota Funmaker are my Son!! 3rd Place Destiny White Cloud Enjoy your day Kunu!! Honorable Mention Wilbur Blackdeer Love you always, Honorable Mention Jacob Blackdeer Dad Adults Contemporary Art Traditional Art 1st Place Harold Lewis Steve Sallaway 2nd Place Alvina Foss Tom Jones If you have an empty bedroom or two 3rd Place Arvina Martin and have a caring heart for our children, Honorable Mention Donna Ineghez Honorable Mention Maureen Shegonee please contact 715-284-2622. The Ho-Chunk Alumni Association will hold their next annual art show on Memorial Day 2014. All students and adults are strongly encouraged to present and display their art work at Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Social Services the next Memorial Day Pow-Wow. Some of the Contemporary Art pieces may include tapes, Division of Child & Family Services music, poetry, paintings, and drawings. Some of the Traditional Art pieces may include basket 808 Red Iron Road, PO Box 40 weaving, all forms of native dress, finger weaving, beadwork and carvings. Black River Falls, WI 54615 The Ho-Chunk Alumni Association is greatly anticipating all the wonderful art pieces that will be presented for display at the art show Memorial Day 2014. 715-284-2622 Ask for Myrna or Karen HAGA EVENT Fax: 715-284-0097 • Toll-free: 1-888-343-8190 HONORING OUR VETERANS Ho-Chunk Nation MAPLE GROVE • WEST SALEM, WI Department of Social Services Placement Homes Needed JULY 27TH 4 types of homes needed: REGISTRATION AT 8 A.M. TO 9:30 A.M. Children and parents are encouraged to visit regularly and reunification with parents is the goal. SHOTGUN AT 10:00 A.M. • $50.00 PLUS $5.00 FOR SKINS 1. Receiving Home: You can provide for children any time of day for up to two weeks until relatives are found. Food & clothing needs are CONTACT: DENNIS ROCKMAN – PRESIDENT @ 715-299-6467 compensated. 2. Respite Home: You can provide for children for short term: i.e., week- DONALD GREENGRASS @ 715-299-0935 end/anytime or 1 week during summer $25/day per child reimbursed. 3. Relative Placement: You can care for extended family children longer and are provided $350 per child per month and clothing allowance Spring and Fall. All children are provided BadgerCare. 4.Placement home: You can care for non-related children, long term var-

Native American Church - State of Wisconsin Inc. ies, and are provided $350 per month per child plus clothing allowance E11249 Littlegeorge Rd. Baraboo, WI 53913 / [email protected] in Spring and Fall. All children are provided BadgerCare. PLACEMENT HOME RESIDENTS CAN NOT HAVE ANY FELONY CON- VICTIONS OR MORE THAN TWO VIOLENT-RELATED MISDEMEANOR CONVICTIONS IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS.

On behalf of the Native American Church State of WI Inc. July 17, 2013

Mere words can’t begin to express the gratitude and appreciation I have within my heart to all Elders Birthdays those who have helped to make the 64th Annual Native American Church of North America Conference 2013 a resounding success! Thanks go first and foremost to the Creator God for His 1 Gary Climer 17 Rebecca Greendeer loving kindness, guidance and mercy. Ultimately it was His grand plan all along for His beautiful Diane Lonetree Kathleen Schladt people to gather together in prayer and ceremony to worship Him for those four glorious days. 2 John Edwards Coleen Finn 5 Bernadine Wanty 19 Louis Costello The Native American Church State of WI Inc. along with its various district chapters and Martina Littlewolf 20 Jouita Orozco members deserve much of the recognition for their tireless months of diligent focus and Richard Kearnes Jr 22 William Kirkwood dedication in fundraising, planning and organizing this grand event. Their generous sacrifices of Muriel Whiteagle Quentin time, efforts and expense throughout the planning phases were awe inspiring. Not only that but 7 Robert Kirkwood Thundercloud also sponsoring all of the fabulous meals everyone enjoyed throughout the conference. Greater 8 Kelly Decorah 23 Sherry Dalton Eau Claire Area, Wis. Dells Local and Wittenberg Chapters along with the individual families Vicki Johnson Owen Mike who also provided meals truly made it a memorable highlight of the conference. Joseph Stacy EldeWilliam Browners Bir thdays Lawrence Thundercloud 24 Sharon Green I would also like to express a special thank you for all the wonderful acknowledgements that 9 Ben Hopinkah Richard Mann were made and honorings of the families who’s flags were raised, the veterans who raised Gary Whitehorse Lenore Sweet them and all the singers as well. Many different tribal leaders, relatives and friends from across 10 Rowland Rave Royce Blackdeer the United States, Canada and Mexico sanctified the gathering by sharing with us their sincere Hope Smith 26 Sharon Prusia prayers, sacred songs, instruments and holy ceremonies. The beautiful blessings of the spiritual Esther Youngthunder Richard Lowe fellowship that was shared together shall carry our Ho-Chunk people long into the future. 11 Selina Joshua 27 Curtis Blackdeer Vivena Lemieux Darlene Denny A most heartfelt appreciation and gratitude goes to the Ho-Chunk Nation for all their continued James Beverly Jacob Green support. Only through the Nations generous assistance and cooperation was the NAC State of 12 Paul Cassiman 28 Jeanette Whitewing WI Inc. able to provide much of what was enjoyed by all who were involved and attended. Ho- 13 Denis Rockman Ella Bigboy Chunk President Jon Greendeer, Legislatures and staff. Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel-Conv. Center, 14 Vicki Browneagle Herman Whiterabbit Group Sales, Hotel and Banquet staff, Indian Heights Comm. Bldg. Mgr. and the vendors. Finally Josephson Beverly Daniel Monegar NACNA President Sandore Ironrope, his Executive Board Members and Legal Team for all that Wayne Funmaker 29 Milnor Blackcoon they do to promote, protect and perpetuate our Native American Church. Each and everyone Brenda Peotter Harold Kirkwood who was involved fulfilled what was set forth for them to do, by the Creator, according to His 15 Gladys Ebata Gordon Thunder will and not our own. I wish the best for the new NAC State of WI Inc. Officers as well as all our 16 Charlie Youngthunder 31 Joseph Lonetree relatives and friends. God Bless you all and Pinagigi. Kathryn Brown Alma Miner Stuart Lonetree- Pres. NAC State of WI Inc. Walter Lemieux Jr

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NOTICE AND RULES OF SPECIAL RUN-OFF ELECTION TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2013

Ho-Chunk Nation Election Board (20) days after the challenge is 206 South Roosevelt Road filed in the Trial Court. See. P.O Box 756 HCN Constitution Article VIII, POLLING Black River Falls, WI. 54615 Election, Sec. 7, and Election Code TELEPHONE (715)284-8900 Sec. 18 (a) TOLL FREE (800)890-0583 PLACES: FAX NUMBER(715)284-8600 E-MAIL: ELECTIONEERING: OPEN AT 8:00 A.M [email protected] There shall be no AND CLOSE AT 7:00 electioneering within fifty (50) feet of any polling places. P.M. The Election Board shall Notice is hereby served to all rule on all written challenges eligible voters of District 1 & to the eligible voters list •MADISON, WI District 5. The Ho-Chunk immediately after the close SPECIAL MADISON BRANCH Nation is calling a Special of the challenge period. The OFFICE Election, which will be held Election Board decision shall ELECTION 1320 MENDOTA STREET due to the recent decision on be final. TUESDAY, 608/277-9741 Supreme Court Case No: SU JULY 30, 2013 608/277-9964 13-02 Robert Two Bears v ABSENTEE VOTING: HCN Election Board: Judy A voter may vote by absentee •BARABOO, WI Whitehorse, EB ballot provided the Election HOUSE OF WELLNESS LAST DAY TO REQUEST Chairperson; Gregory A. Board receives the absentee S2845 WHITEEAGLE ABSENTEE BALLOTS Littlejohn; Kathyleen V. ballot request in writing ROAD Thursday, July 25, 2013 Lonetree-Whiterabbit; no later than Thursday, July 608/355-1254 4:00 PM Douglas O. Greengrass; 25, 2013 by 4:00 P.M. See James C. Greendeer. The Election Board Code, Page 13, sec. •WISCONSIN DELLS, WI Ho-Chunk Nation Election 11 a(1) SPECIAL INDIAN HEIGHTS Board in accordance with Requests MUST INCLUDE ELECTION N957 Dyer Avenue the Constitution of the Ho- the eligible voter’s name 715/299-6104 Chunk Nation will conduct a printed or typed (with TUESDAY Special Election. ARTICLE signature), physical address JULY 30,2013 •MILWAUKEE, WI IX – ELECTIONS and the where the ballot will be 8:00 AM TO 7:00 PM MILWAUKEE BRANCH Election Code 2 HCC Sec. 6, delivered (we use UPS next OFFICE states in relevant part: Day Air – UPS Next Day Air 3501 S. HOWELL AVENUE District 1, Seat 3 will not deliver to a P.O. Box), 414/747-8680 daytime telephone number and *If after the certification of the Rhonda Winneshiek- enrollment number. Absentee Wednesday, July10, 2013 Special •WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI Anderson Ballots must be received Election a Candidate for CHAK-HAH-CHEE Legislative Seat did not receive the COMM. BLD. before 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, required fifty percent (50%) plus Lori Pettibone July 30, 2013. 916 CHAK-HAH-CHEE one (1) of the total votes cast and Absentee ballots may be be declared as the winner, a LANE District 5, Seat 3 returned by overnight mail, so Special General Election will be 715/886-5444 they may be received at the held Tuesday, July 30, 2013, See JoAnn Earth Maney Election Board Code Page 8, Sec. Election Board Office or the •WITTENBERG, WI Robert V. Two Bears polling places TRIBAL AGING UNIT prior to the Election Day. W17956 WITT-BIRN TOWNLINE ROAD ELIGIBLE VOTERS: NOTE THAT FEDEX and POLLING 715/253-3536 Any enrolled member of the UPS NEXT DAY AIR DOES Ho-Chunk Nation who is at NOT DELIVER PLACES: •CHICAGO, IL least IN BLACK RIVER FALLS CHICAGO BRANCH eighteen (18) years old and ON SATURDAYS. OPEN AT 8:00 A.M OFFICE who has resided in their AND CLOSE AT 7:00 5744 W IRVING PARK RD respective district for POSTING ELECTION P.M. 773/202-8433 at least three (3) months. See The Election Board shall Election Board Code Sec. 9 (b). certify and post the official •BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI ·GREEN BAY, WI election results within three (3) days after the HHCDA BRANCH OFFICE REGISTRATION th INDIAN MISSION 1047 9 STREET Each person seeking to vote date of election. 715/299-6104 920/360-1898 must register at the polling place by showing CONTESTING OF •TOMAH, WI •ST PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, identification before receiving ELECTION RESULTS: TRIBAL AGING UNIT MN an Official Ballot. Any member of the Ho-Chunk 358 EOS ROAD MPLS./ST PAUL BRANCH If a person cannot write, that Nation may challenge the 608/372-4547 OFFICE person must sign his/her name results of any election results •LA CROSSE, WI 1724 Selby Ave with a mark before two (2) within ten (10) days after the Election Board certifies the LA CROSSE BRANCH 651/641-1801 witnesses. A Ho-Chunk OFFICE translator will be available to results. The Trial Court shall hear and decide a challenge to 724 MAIN STREET assist any tribal member who 608/783-6025 requests assistance. any election within Twenty