Contributed Photo Ho-Chunk Nation representatives Darren Brinegar, left, and Kathy DeCamp present a $24,975 check to former Wittenberg Fire Department Chief Dave Owens. At right is Caroline Koukos.
Contributed Photo James Stoltz, center, Eland village president, accepts a check for $5,000 from the Ho-Chunk Nation. Shown, from left, are Marnie Osterbrink, Linda Spaude, Stoltz, Darren Brinegar and Kathy DeCamp.
The Ho-Chunk Nation recently donated gaming compact funds to two Shawano County entities.
The Ho-Chunk made a $24,975 donation to the Wittenberg Area Fire Department and Ambulance Service on May 9. The donation will be used to replace breathing apparatuses. Representatives from both organizations met at the Wittenberg Fire Department for a check presentation.
“On behalf of the fire department, we would like to thank the Ho-Chunk Nation for the donation, which will help upgrade our equipment to better assist our community members,” Fire Chief Brian Hamm said.
The village of Eland also received $5,000 on May 9 and plans to use the money to replace playground equipment in Mill Pond Park.
Darren Brinegar, Ho-Chunk Nation vice president, and District 3 Representative Kathy DeCamp met with Town Board members for the check presentation.
“Thank you for this donation,” village President Jim Stolz told the Ho-Chunk officials. “We contacted the company to order the Slide Step equipment, which will cost $5,917. We raised the additional funds for this project. This project wouldn’t have been possible if we didn’t receive the donation from the Ho-Chunk Nation. We greatly appreciate the donation. Thank you.”
Both of the donations are gaming compact deductions. Gaming compact deductions are donated to public projects that benefit both the community and Ho-Chunk Nation.