Vol. XXVI, Issue 22 Ca Hikiruxe wira | Deer Mating Moon November 30, 2012 Ho-ChunkHoHo-o Chuh nkk Dayy Peace & Dignity CeCelebrationele ebreb atationn Journey leads to gift exchange Page 6 PagPaPageee9 9 Bronson Koenig signs national letter of intent Marlon WhiteEagle Blugolds basketball, he Editor hopes to lead the team to On November 14, Bronson an undefeated season and Koenig, Ho-Chunk tribal member a state championship. He and La Crosse Aquinas point guard, said, “I hope to keep doing signed his national letter of intent what I’ve been doing. For to play basketball for the Wiscon- my senior year, I want to sin Badgers. Koenig is Rivals.com show people I’m still the #14 point guard in the nation for the same player I used to be.” 2013. Bronson is the son of Paul Koenig sat out a majority Koenig and Ethel Funmaker. of his junior year with an Koenig signed his national letter injury. He continued, “We of intent to play for the Badgers at have a lot of experience with the La Crosse Aquinas High School our eight guys; we can go surrounded by family, teammates, undefeated.” coaches, and media. Koenig said, When asked what he has “That’s a big relief. It feels good to been working on to develop be a Badger. It feels great.” as a player, Koenig jokingly The Wisconsin Badger 2013 said, “I’ll let you see on the recruiting class has fi ve notable re- court.” He continued, “I’ve cruits: Bronson Koenig, 6’3”, 180 been lifting weights, and lbs. guard; Vitto Brown, 6’8”, 240 I’ve matured; both physi- Bronson Koenig, joined by his parents Paul Koenig and Ethel Funmaker, lbs. forward; Riley Dearring, 6’5”, cally and mentally.” signs his national letter of intent to play basketball for the Wisconsin Bad- 180 lbs. guard; Nigel Hayes, 6’7”, Koenig explained that gers. 230 lbs. forward; and Jordan Hill, during his freshman year 6’3”, 175 lbs. guard. Koenig said, he knew a day like this Harris and Kirk Penney play to focus and work on my himself into a terrifi c player “With fi ve players in the class, we’ll was coming after receiv- ball.” game.” and great young man on and hope to go far in the (NCAA) tour- ing his fi rst scholarship Ethel Funmaker said, “The When asked about being off the court. We fi rst saw nament.” offer from the University experience of watching the a role model from young him as a freshman at our As Koenig is set to begin his se- of Wisconsin-Green Bay, heavy recruitment of Bron- basketball players and Ho- Advanced Instruction Camp nior year with La Crosse Aquinas and subsequently Toledo. son was eye opening.” Paul Chunk youth, Koenig said, and knew at that point he Koenig was a high sought Koenig said, “It’s like a blitz “I just hope to be someone had a chance to be a very after player who received in football. Everyone is they can look up to, and get good player. He’s played scholarship offers from coming right at you.” Bron- them interested in playing in a very successful high North Carolina and Kansas, son said, “It’s been hectic, basketball.” school program and knows but ultimately stayed in Wis- but I learned a lot and met a Koenig’s future coach, Bo what success is all about. consin. Koenig said, “I was lot of great people. Since I Ryan shared his thoughts Bronson has exceptional a big Badger basketball fan. gave my verbal commitment about Bronson. He said, court vision, great feel for I remember watching Devin to Wisconsin, I’ve been able “Bronson has developed the game and has the ability Standard Mail Paid Postage U.S. 203 No. Permit WI Eau Claire, to take over a game or make plays for his teammates. He also wants to be really good and play for championships. Continued on Page 2 INSIDE SCOOP... Letters Page 2 Health Page 3 Youth Page 4-5 News Page 6-7 Thanksgiving Page 8 Ho-Chunk Day Page 9 News Page 10 Gaming Page 11 News Page 12 Notices Page 13-14 Announcements Page 15 Good News Page 16 Want something special placed in the Hocak Worak? HOCAK WORAK NEWSPAPER BOX 667 P.O. WI 54615 BLACK RIVER FALLS, Limited space is available so HOCAK WORAK NEWSPAPER send your request in early. TEL: (800) 472-3089 FAX: (715) 284-7852 Submissions will be handled on Please notify the Newspaper of Bronson Koenig being interviewed by local media as he signed his national any address changes or corrections letter of intent. a fi rst come fi rst serve basis. PAGE 2 LETTERS Ca Hikiruxe wira 30, 2012 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT To the Ho-Chunk People: This is the time of year the help and contributions of in the greatest company of our who really appreciate the when our families come Executive Departments and extended families. cooperative effort you’ve together and share in the other branches of government, Again, my thanks goes out made to make things just a bit company of one another being a feast of great proportions to the crew and to all those easier. grateful for all the creator has was served. I was proud to see who participated. We have a truly unique given us. There’s no greater the Presidential Staff looking I would also like to express and wonderful gift when time to see the human element just as happy to serve the great appreciation to our several families come of a government as we pause meal as guests were to receive Nation’s Legislature for together to form one. Thank to remind ourselves that we it. appropriating tribal dollars to you everyone. Please have a play our role in each of our On November 23, 2012, make these events happen and warm, safe and fun holiday families before any other for the same crew put another be as successful as they have season. it allows us to succeed in eventful and highly spirited come to be. Finally, to all In the service of the People, other areas of our lives. Ho-Chunk Day celebration those who helped set up and The Offi ce of the President down in the history books. clean after these gatherings, Mąąšųsga Jon Greendeer is proud to carry on the Fun and games, music, food those who have bagged food, Jon Greendeer tradition of hosting the and dancing fostered the folded chairs, swept the fl oor, President of the Thanksgiving meal as we did greatest sense of pride of etc., you are owed at very Ho-Chunk Nation on November 20, 2012. With being Ho-Chunk as we shared least, a thank you from all Dawn Killian shoots monster buck It was opening weekend and nearing the end of the hunting day. I had just shot a smaller buck but I couldn’t tell if it went down or where it went. I’m a pretty good shot so I was confi dent he was nearby. I called Dave on the radio and said since he has not seen anything that he’ll get down and look for me. I stayed in my tree stand while Dave walked thru the marsh in water that was almost hip deep. I heard something crashing thru the pines and was ready for whatever was headed my way. I saw the buck making a mad dash out of the pines, I had about two seconds to make the shot, there was no time to second guess my aim. I pulled the trigger and he ran into the pines behind me I didn’t even have time to reload and he disappeared. I radioed my dad to show him about where he went in. He had dropped about 20 feet from where I had shot him - it was a clean shot right thru the heart. Turns out to be a monster buck, I didn’t realize how big it was until after I had retrieved him. Koening Continued from Page 1 All the best guards we’ve had through the years have had that internal drive and motor to be the best and Bronson defi nitely has those traits. He’s worked extremely hard to put himself into position to have a lot of options nation- ally on where to go to school. We’re elated that he’s chosen to stay home and play for the Badgers. I know our fans will really enjoy watching him grow, develop and help lead our teams in the future.” Bronson poses for a photo with his mother, Ethel Bronson Koenig signs his national letter of intent to Funmaker. play for the Wisconsin Badgers. November 30, 2012 HEALTH PAGE 3 Are you in ship shape for snow shoveling? Kathleen Clemons, Max heart rate is the fastest your heart better shape. Start lifting weights to Exercise Physiologist / Diabetes beats (they got this number from the build strength so the heavy snow is Educator treadmill test) and you workout at a easier to lift, meaning less stress on Winter is approaching fast. Heavy percentage of that, anywhere from 40- the body and heart. In addition, do snowfall covers our driveways and 85%. Two subjects with the lowest a light warm up before you shovel. walk ways which need clearing for fi tness reached 107 and 112% of the March in place, move your arms. safety purposes. Many people have their max HR meaning, the heart rates This allows your body to get ready the luxury of snowthrowers but some were much higher shoveling then on for the hard work you will be doing.