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VOLUME 18, ISSUE 15 MKO GISOS LITTLE BEAR MONTH FEBRUARY 1, 2013 Potawatomi Language Dictionary In this Issue: Project Nears Completion by Abbey Thompson

Pop & Read Event Flyer pg. 12

Heart Health Those heavily involved in the Potawatomi language dictionary project include (l-r): Kim Wensaut, Game Night Event Flyer Mary Jane Thunder, Jim Thunder and Billy Daniels Jr. pg. 12 In the conference room at the Forest between FCP community members and monthly at the museum. Occasionally, County Potawatomi (FCP) Cultural researchers/linguists from UW-Madison. community members, language appren- Center, Library & Museum, Kim It is funded by a grant from the National tices or tribal council members will stop Wensaut and Mary Jane Thunder discuss Endowment for the Humanities that was by. individual Potawatomi words from a list awarded in 2010. The tribe is funding the Most Native American languages, on the table. Thunder, an FCP elder and publication and printing of the dictionary including those in Wisconsin, are endan- fluent language speaker, uses the words through the museum. gered and will be lost by the end of the in sentences as helper Thomas Loftis The dictionary will gather all of the twenty-first century. Results of a study writes them on the dry-erase board on the past and current work done by field done in the mid 1990s indicated that 50 wall. It’s one of several thousand words workers and fluent speakers. University fluent speakers remained on the being carefully documented for an ambi- of Wisconsin linguist Laura Welcher, Potawatomi reservations in the Midwest. Pink Shawl Conversations tious language project that will preserve who worked with FCP elder Mary Ten years later, that number was down to Event Flyer the Potawatomi language for future gen- Daniels in the 1990s, compiled a data- 25. Presently, those speakers are in their erations. base that she donated to the project. late 70s and 80s. FCP elder speakers are pg. 12 The Potawatomi dictionary project is Welcher’s work is built on research done among the last of these remaining fluent currently in its final phase. The record- by John Nichols with FCP speakers in the speakers. Calendar ...... pg. 11 ings done in the conference room on this 1970s. Additionally, the current project “Forest County is the only January day will later be transcribed; the includes words from Jim Thunder’s writ- Potawatomi band with fluent speakers Notices ...... pg. 10, 11 words and all information about them ten materials, databases by Lindsay left,” Wensaut said. Mary Jane Thunder Personals ...... pg. 11 entered into a database and stored. These Marean and Wensaut from their inde- added, “There are a few more out there entries will be formatted for printing. pendent work with Jim Thunder, and but they haven’t come forward.” These The end result will be a hard-cover “new” words not previously documented. facts alone emphasize the importance of dictionary containing approximately Field workers Wensaut, Lindsay this project.

PAID PAID 4,000 words and a web version contain- Marean (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) and Why is the language endangered? PRSRT STD PRSRT

US POSTAGE ing more detailed information. “Our goal Hunter Lockwood, UW Graduate student, Thunder explains using her experience: WAUPACA, WI WAUPACA, PERMIT PERMIT NO 47 is to be done with the print version by have been working with FCP elders Mary “It goes back to the Indian boarding June 2013,” said Wensaut, FCP tribal Jane Thunder, Billy Daniels Jr., and Jim schools (in the 1900s). The students member and field worker for the project. Thunder by traveling to the museum to weren’t allowed to speak their language “The published version will represent meet with them. Museum Director Mike there. The students grew up and lost what we were able to accomplish in the Alloway has supported the project since interest in teaching the language to the time we’ve had to work on it. We tried to it started and is instrumental in its com- kids or they got caught up doing other cover what we thought were the most pletion. Professor Monica Macaulay, things with their time. I learned commonly used words; it’s by no means UW-Madison, and Laura Welcher provide Potawatomi around the time I was 20. A comprehensive of what the language con- linguistic expertise. relative and I wrote letters back and tains.” Fieldwork started in June 2010 with forth. He lived in Kaukauna. He wrote in The FCP tribe will publish the dic- sessions much like the one previously Potawatomi, and it would take me a tionary and also have the copyright. The described. The group works to verify the while to figure out what he wrote. I wrote book will be divided into two sections: words for the database, which is main- back in English. It helps to see it written Potawatomi to English, and English to tained at UW-Madison and mirrored at down in sentences. That’s how I learned - Potawatomi. FCP. you have to use the language.” The project is a collaboration Fieldwork sessions are held bi- Page 2 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • February 1, 2013 Community/Veterans Letters to a Teacher - A Warrior at War Letters from William Alloway Sent Home During World War II submitted by Norman H. Tribbett: Letters From the Kerr Family Collection

This final set of letters written by June 24, 1944 fever weather? The weather here is hot and have no idea of what Crandon might be William Alloway during World War II are could hardly keep my eyes open during like. I sure hope the time of seeing it will dedicated to his son, the late Edward Dear Mr. Kerr: hours of work. “Did I say work”? Maybe I come pretty soon. Am wondering if I still Alloway (1952-2012). Look for more in I have just received your typed V mail was just thinking out loud. Boy I don’t see live there. Not losing all hopes, Ha Ha. upcoming issues. today. Once more I am glad to hear from how the people (relatives) here can stand This will be all for now you and to know of what little is going on. the heat. This place beats hot lead. As Ever June 11, 1944 School, yeah quite a thing isn’t it. Just Is Crandon a city yet since the girls Billy Dear Mr. Kerr: like a dream. and boys are in some branch of service? I I got your V mail dated March 22, this I sincerely hope you have fully recov- morning. Indeed it was a pleasure to hear ered from a battle with you battle ax, heh. from you once more. Guess the letters I mean by the time you get this letter. MILITARY VETERANS have been trailing me for quite some time Maybe you shouldn’t be so big with and finally caught up at this address. small things. Accidents can happen when Veterans Post 1 - We consider it an honor and privilege Thanks once more. it’s your time. Most of the boys around to be of service to our Potawatomi community. Membership here think when it’s time for you, well, Oh! The wounds weren’t so bad I is open to all veterans and spouses of Potawatomi tribal hope but anyway I am still kicking around just that. except that it kittle difficult to get here and For instance on March second, I was members. there. In all I am pretty happy that I got on the edge of getting hit, in all, I was Meetings are on the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m. my two legs and arms. Yeah it was quite really felt funny all day, then finally on at the old FCP tribal hall located at 8000 Potawatomi Trail, an experience to get through what I did. I about _1530B to _1600B (3:30 to 4:00) to hope I’ll never go through with it again. you, I didn’t exactly know what happen Crandon. It’s no picnic to be under the kind of fire I for a long while and even up to, today I Please join us! have often seen. don’t. I have inquired to different ones that My only request could be is some were near and I got no satisfactory answer. maple sugar but I know that’s hard to get. I am still living and why should I worry In this organization I get my part of the what happened and sad experience. I really rations, such as candy, cigarettes and few don’t like to think or talk about stuff like toilet articles. Seems like heaven since my that. Thanks Lord I am only carrying scars ATTENTION VETERANS! in spite of it. transfer to this unit. FCP Veterans Post 1 is hoping to update their files Boy, it’s a great relief to get out of an Since you asked, why, I am coming Infantry unit. The life is a whole lot differ- along swell. I have recovered from all with the names of those who have served in the armed ent here. Go to work at seven thirty to wounds some time ago but feel funny. forces. DD2-14s (and photo if available) can be submitted twelve and in the afternoon one to five That’s about all for now and sure hope that to the Traveling Times at PO Box 340, Crandon, WI 54520 thirty. I am now in a message center doing does not continue for ever. paperwork or shall we say pencil work. Speaking of people considering the or at the office located at 8000 Potawatomi Trail. Got to get use to it first but I have mas- boys overseas very much, well, I feel this tered more than I thought by reports of my way about it, I want to be alone, left alone fellow men. They are the ones that could and don’t want to be bothered. Of course, “Da we wge mek” (Gift Shop) judge but since the reports I feel very nice this does not mean you and very, few oth- about it. Never saw so much paper in one ers. Your Destination For day as it is here. I should like to tell you This is all for now. more details but you know how it is to cer- Your friend Authentic Native American Gifts tain limits and censors are in the way. I Billy believe I can trust myself in regards as P.S. By the way, you haven’t men- NOW AVAILABLE N E W D V D ’ s tioned the meaning of J in your name. what I could say and not. You have never • 2013 Pow wow Calendars • More Than Frybread read any of my letters in disclosing mili- • • • • • • 2013 Youth Pow wow Calendars • Crooked Arrows tary information, have you? Very interest- New Stock of Potawatomi Clothing • Hank Williams: First Nation ing job I think. At least I know little what’s July 16, 1944 • Toddler, Youth & Adult Hoodies • 49 Laughs Comedy Tour: LIVE go on. Huh. • Women’s Fleece I’ll overlook your part of not writing Dear Mr. Kerr: • Men’s Soft Shell Jackets as you should but I have always been sat- How are you doing these past few isfied of what I got from you. days? I hope, that every little item is okay N E W C D ’ s Furthermore, Mr. Kerr, I actually think I with you. As for my sake, things are up to ATTENTION! have never mentioned the lack of your standard. Maybe because I am feeling • The Boyz: Established 1989 writings. Could it be that I am easily satis- much better in the last few days. I person- Due to an unexpected high • Smokeytown: All for One fied? Don’t answer that one. Tsk tsk. ally think so if no one else does. demand and low supply of Pendletons this past year, we’re unable to take • Nakoa Heavyruner: All the Yes, I thought I read something like Did you have a good Fourth of July? I Good Things somebody now staying at that old have enjoyed that day even though I any special orders until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience! Kokomo. Never dreamed of any one living worked all day and went to a party in the • Brule: Hidden Heritage at the place. Guess things can’t always evening. The boys gave a dance, fed the last. I got my first part out of it and feel civilians plus ourselves and tried to talk to good in spite of that fact it was hard going people. Some of the boys can understand at times but somehow I made it. the people. In all everybody enjoyed danc- C O M I N G I heard from Julia and Jennie some ing and what not. SOON time ago and faded away so soon. I can’t Went to a rest camp for a whole week do nothing else beside wait patiently for and really enjoyed every bit of it. The part Turquoise theirs. I’ll probably get my share of it I liked is staying in bed late in the morn- Soul Jewelry some day and that’s the way I feel. No ing. (Lazy) Had breakfast from seven to hard feelings. You will probably think that nine, dinner twelve to two and supper five after reading the last part of this letter. thirty to seven thirty. Had nice meals, too. 8130 Mish ko swen Dr., Crandon Well, I guess this is all for now as I I climbed a mountain the last full day we 715-478-7470 can’t think of any more to write. Your let- were there. Was pretty tired when I got to Open Mon. thru Thurs. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ter calls for no more. So until I hear from the top. Coming down was little bit hard as Closed Fridays. CLOSED from you again, good luck. my legs felt like rubber. I made the grade 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch. Your friend without too much trouble. I also went sail- CLOSED on federal holidays. Billy boat riding, bicycle and strolled around If we don’t have something you’re looking for, let us know. P.S. hope you are coming okay with different places. (Such life of all.) WE WILL do our best to find it! everything by the time you get this. Do you foreigners have so called Hay Community POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • February 1, 2013 Page 3

Happy February Birthday What’s New at the Library? submitted by Samantha Smith, Tribal Librarian

to These Elders New graphic novels by David Alexander Robertson, 2-04 Asthasia Delgado 2-19 Walter Johnson Sr. illustrated by Scott B. 2-11 Lance Reeves 2-19 Wayne Tuckwab Henderson 2-18 Darrell Genett 2-26 Russell C. Butzer Sr. 2-14 Mary Jane Thunder 2-26 Howard Crawford Jr. 7 Generations Series (for grades 9-12) 2-28 Beverly Crawford Stone (Book 1): Introduces Edwin who learns of his ancestor Stone, What Every Tribal Member a young Plains Cree man. Scars (Book 2): The story of the orphan White Should Know Cloud, set against the small- submitted by FCP Economic Support Department pox epidemic of 1870-1871. Ends/Begins (Book 3): Why are tribal members being • Are you a member or child of a The story of Edwin’s father asked to self-declare Native American member of a federally-recognized tribe? and the residential school heritage when applying for Badgercare/ • Are you eligible for Indian Health saga. Medicaid and at tribal health clinics in Services? The Pact (Book 4): A the state of Wisconsin? If you answer yes to both of these story of redemption, as This is to help your tribe to obtain questions, that would help your tribe in Edwin and his father recon- more funding from the federals under obtaining more funds. cile their past and begin a what is called FMAP which is the Please be prepared to show your new journey. Federal Medical Assistance Percentages tribal identification to verify your status. These stories run rates used to determine the matching If income eligible, you may qualify through 7 Generations and funds rate allocated annually from the for “No Premium” for medical care and explore the following histor- federal government to the state for the prescription medication. ical concepts: Social cus- Income Maintenance Program that most If you are receiving services at a toms, political structures, Plains Cree culture and spiritual practices and rituals. tribes and counties are administering. If tribal clinic, you may be asked to com- • • • Native Americans are declared in the plete a Statement of Tribal Affiliation. Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story Income Maintenance Program, then the This form is also for the same purpose • • • federal government will provide more of and can help your tribe in utilizing more The Life of Helen Betty Osborne the match to help sustain the programs. federal funding. Therefore, your economic support agen- Thank you for cooperating on this cies may be asking these questions when matter and for your time in helping to Traveling Times applying or at renewal for sustain the tribes. Medicaid/Badgercare/Medicare services: 2013 Deadlines Deadline for the Feb. 15, 2012 issue is Issue Deadline Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2012. February 15 January 30 March 1 February 13 March 15 February 27 April 1 March 13 8000 Potawatomi Trail • PO Box 340 • Crandon, WI 54520 April 3 phone: (715) 478-7437 • fax: (715) 478-7438 April 15 email: [email protected] • website: www.fcpotawatomi.com May 1 April 17 FCP EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PTT STAFF May 15 May 1 Chairman: HAROLD “GUS” FRANK Managing Editor: June 1 May 15 WINDA COLLINS Vice Chairman: June 15 May 29 AL W. MILHAM Member of the Office Manager: Native American July 1 June 12 Journalists Association MICHELLE SPAUDE Secretary: July 15 July 3 LORNA SHAWANO Reporter/Photographer: ABBEY THOMPSON August 1 July 17 Treasurer: RICHARD GOUGE III Graphic Artists: August 15 July 31 KRYSTAL STATEZNY September 1 August 14 Council Members: JEFFREY KEEBLE JR. JOHN ALLOWAY September 15 August 28 NATE GILPIN October 1 September 11 Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) is a twice-monthly publication of the Forest County Potawatomi Nation. Editorials and articles appearing in the PTT are the responsibility of the October 2 authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the PTT staff or the FCP October 15 Nation. PTT encourages the submission of Letters to the Editor. All letters must include the signature, address and telephone number of the author. Letters are subject to editing for November 1 October 16 grammar, length, malicious and libelous content. The PTT reserves the right to reject any advertising, materials or letters submitted for publication. The submission of articles, poet- November 15 October 30 ry, artwork and photos is encouraged. The Editor makes the sole decision of what is pub- lished in the PTT and will not assume any responsibility for unsolicited material nor will the December 1 November 13 PTT guarantee publication upon submission. PTT will not guarantee publication of materi- als submitted past deadlines posted in the PTT. No part of this publication may be repro- November 27 duced without the written consent of the Editor. December 15 Page 4 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • February 1, 2013 Community Data Holdings Takes Shape in Milwaukee submitted by Kip Ritchie, PBDC Chief Operations Officer

The tribe’s 11-acre Wgema Campus seeking space will have options as well. is buzzing with activity as construction According to Randolph, most com- on a new data storage center is in high panies invest significant capital into gear. Data Holdings, LLC, the newest building, creating and maintaining their subsidiary of Potawatomi Business own data storage facilities. Leasing Development Corporation (PBDC), is space through Data Holdings eliminates building its new facility, and when com- that expense and offers long-term opera- plete, it will become the only of its kind tions cost stability. It also allows a com- in Wisconsin. pany to expand or decrease their space PBDC developed the business plan needs as needed and prevents a company for the new data center after it conduct- from being stuck with a facility that can ed several feasibility studies that deter- become obsolete within months. Data mined a void existed for regional com- Holdings will provide the latest technol- panies seeking to lease space for infor- ogy and scalability to maximize their mation storage. The two-story, 46,000 customer’s technology budget. sq. ft. building will serve companies Because the nature of what they with a need to store data, which is a top store, and the fiber and electronics used priority for businesses and organizations to power and cool equipment, data stor- that generate and become dependent on age centers require high-energy use. To growing amounts of electronic informa- limit the amount of energy used by Data tion. Holdings’ facility, the company worked The company broke ground on this with consultants to construct a cutting- project in May 2012 and expects to open edge facility. for tenants during the second quarter of “Our center is LEED Silver certi- 2013. “We are thrilled to see this project fied with a high efficiency chilled water become a reality,” said Pepi Randolph, system to provide tenants with year- president of PBDC. “Data Holdings will round, free cooling when ambient condi- bring an unprecedented level of technol- tions are optimal,” said Randolph. ogy, security, reliability and accessibility “Combined with the fact that our electri- to southeastern Wisconsin and northern cal rates are lower than any in the Illinois. We look forward to offering this region, our customers will enjoy signifi- unique and necessary infrastructure to a cant annual energy savings.” variety of companies.” In addition to leasing space to The location of the data center at regional and national companies, the the Wgema Campus is highly desirable new facility will also support the tech- as it is a low-risk location for potential nology infrastructure for the FCP’s disasters and is positioned away from Milwaukee-area business and tribal gov- lakes, rivers and flood plains. Unlike ernment operations. PBDC engaged most data storage facilities in which ten- TMI, one of the nation’s most experi- ants place and operate their own equip- enced data center services companies, to ment, Data Holdings will provide all design the center and Greenfire necessary equipment and staff. Management Services, another PBDC The facility will offer storage suites subsidiary, is constructing the facility. starting at 1,000 sq. ft. and can accom- NewAge Data Center Solutions, a TMI modate space as large as 22,000 sq. ft. affiliate, will manage marketing, sales Although designed for use by medium to and operations of the facility. large enterprise customers, smaller users

ber sale would provide revenue for the codes, ordinances, permits, permissions, tribe, tribal members, and stimulate the authorizations, stipulations and best Notice of Availability local economy. management practices. If these condi- Environmental Review: In compli- tions are met, the proposed project as submitted by U.S. Department of the Interior, Great Lakes Agency ance with provisions of the NEPA, an described in the preferred alternative environmental assessment (EA) has been would not significantly affect the quality Introduction: The Bureau of Indian approximately 135 acres of hardwoods prepared. Based on the EA and informa- of the human environment; therefore, an Affairs (BIA) is proposing to approve a and clearcutting of approximately 27 tion provided to the BIA, no effects to environmental impact statement will not timber sale on federal trust land within acres to promote aspen regeneration. historic properties, federally-listed be required. the Forest County Potawatomi Harvest prescriptions were based upon threatened and endangered species, Document Availability and Community in Wisconsin. A finding of soil and habitat types. This area was water resources including wetlands, or Comments: Interested parties can obtain no significant impact (FONSI) has been selected for harvest because the stand any other federally regulated resources copies of the FONSI and related NEPA prepared and is available for public densities are above recommended man- are anticipated. If any adverse impacts documents from 916 West Lakeshore review and comments, in compliance agement guidelines which have reduced to, or inadvertent discoveries of, his- Drive, Ashland, WI 54806, in care of the with provisions of the National growth rates and health of the trees and toric/cultural resources, federally-listed Branch of Natural Resources. Comments Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). timber in this stand. The proposed tim- species, and/or any other regulated regarding the proposed project may also Brief Description of Proposed ber sale is located in All of NWNW, all resources are made, the timber sale shall be submitted within 30 days of the Federal Action/Undertaking: The pro- of SENW, all of SWNW, portions of be suspended and BIA environmental/ above date. Contact Fred Vande Venter, posed federal action is to approve a tim- NENW, portions of SWNE, and portions archeological and tribal historic preser- BIA, Great Lakes Agency, environmen- ber sale, identified as the Chief Wabeka of NWSE, all located in Section 22, vation/forestry staff promptly notified. tal protection specialist at (715) 682- West Timber Sale. The proposed project Town 35 North, Range 15 East, Forest Operations are expected to comply with 4527 with any questions, requests or will complete selective harvesting on County Wisconsin. Approval of the tim- all applicable laws, rules, regulations, comments regarding this matter. Departments POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • February 1, 2013 Page 5 Nutrition: Why? And Try! Six Heart Healthy Tips! submitted by Lisa Miller, RD, FCP Health & Wellness Center Dietitian submitted by Kristin Kuber, FCP Health & Wellness Center Health Educator

Nutrition and weight management is help increase your dietary fiber: With heart disease causing nearly you don’t smoke, don’t start. If you do such an important part of health. That is Try: Increasing your fruits and veg- one out of every four deaths in the smoke, quitting will lower your risk for why it is important to continue to learn etables to include at least two servings United States, it is important for us to heart disease. Talk to your provider and to try things that will improve your of fruits and three servings of vegetables take a serious look at what we can do to about smoking cessation options that health. Each month, the Potawatomi per day. lower our risk. Follow the six lifestyle best fit you. Also try to avoid second- Traveling Times will highlight a nutri- Try: Making your grains whole tips below to get started on your path hand smoke. tion topic, talk about why it is important grain – include oat, whole wheat, brown toward a healthy heart. 5. Limit Alcohol Use. If you and provide a few ideas to try. or wild rice, barley, millet, quinoa, rye 1. Be Active. Physical activity is choose to drink alcohol, limit your February is heart health month and and flax to name a few. When choosing one of the best ways to fight off heart intake – one to two drinks a day for men nutrition is a vital part of heart health. bread, cereal, pasta, crackers, flours and disease and other chronic conditions. and no more than one a day for women. Here are some tips to try that can help: other products made from grains, look Any amount of activity is better than Alcohol can increase blood pressure. Fiber - Why: Dietary fiber is for the word “whole” as the first word in none; however, at least 30 minutes a day 6. Know Your Numbers. Check important for heart health. Certain fiber the ingredient list. is ideal. Talk to your provider about cholesterol and triglyceride levels regu- can help raise HDL (the good choles- Try: Including beans, peas and activities that are safe for you. larly. Monitor blood pressure and get terol) and lower LDL. Many people are legumes regularly in your diet. If you 2. Strive for a Healthy Diet. tested for diabetes. Staying informed also aware of the benefit of fiber to the are not currently eating beans, start with Include a variety of fruits and vegeta- will allow you to better manage your gastro-intestinal (GI) tract in preventing small servings and increase gradually to bles, whole grains, low-fat dairy prod- health and prevent certain health condi- or relieving constipation or other one half cup three to seven times per ucts and lean protein sources (poultry tions from developing. uncomfortable or painful GI conditions. week. Plan your menu to include chili, without skin, seafood, processed soy If you have heart disease or dia- Fiber can also offer other health benefits and bean and/or lentil soup. Add black products, nuts, seeds, beans, peas). betes, it’s not too late. Following these including weight management, control- beans to any soup or salad. Snack on Avoid foods and beverages that are high preventive tips can help to manage or ling blood sugar and lowering risk of hummus and vegetables. Add baked in fat, sugar and sodium. Eating foods improve your condition. Also, be sure to developing diabetes. beans as a side dish. Serve refried beans low in saturated fat and cholesterol and take all medications that have been pre- How much fiber do we need? The with Mexican meals. high in fiber can help prevent high cho- scribed to you. Talk to your health care American Dietetic Association recom- If you need some tips getting started lesterol. Limiting salt or sodium in your team about what you can do to prevent mends that people eat between 20 – 35 or have questions regarding dietary diet can also lower your blood pressure. or treat heart disease. grams of total fiber daily. Of that, 5 – 10 fiber, call Lisa Miller, RD at (715) 478- 3. Aim for a Healthy Weight. To learn more heart healthy tips, grams should be soluble fiber, unless 4320. Happy heart health month! Carrying extra weight, especially in your attend the Heart Health Game Night on you have been medically advised a Sources: www.eatright.org, mid-section, is hard on the heart and can Feb. 19, 2013, from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at the lower or higher amount. www.bd.com/us/diabetes increase risk for diabetes. If you are Health & Wellness Center. Contact Here are three tips you can try to overweight, losing just five to 10 per- Kristin Kuber at (715) 478-4382 if you cent of your starting weight can make a have questions or would like to RSVP. big difference in your blood pressure References: www.nhlbi.nih.gov, and blood sugar. www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/about.htm, 4. Avoid Commercial Tobacco. www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/ Smoking significantly increases your these-five-habits-can-save-your-heart- FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI risk for heart disease, heart attack and heres-how other heart-related complications. So, if HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER 8201 Mish ko swen Drive, Crandon, WI TM General Information (715) 478-4300 • www.fcpotawatomi.com Students To Receive Recognition YOUR Multi-Specialty Care as “Student of the Month” There will soon be a new monthly education feature in the Potawatomi Traveling Times. The FCP Education Committees from the Wabeno and Isn’t it comforting to know Crandon School Districts will be choosing a “Student of the Month” from each that there is an accredited school during their monthly meetings. Each student selected will be recognized in the paper, and each monthly selection will be based upon grades, attitude and multi-specialty clinic nestled attendance. right here in Forest County? FCP Education/Culture Division Director Thomas Boelter will select a col- We think so. And, by implementing lege student each month to recognize as well. Boelter said there will be a ban- quet held at the end of the school year to honor and reward the students at our patient-centered concept of care, which time a ‘Student of the Year’ award will be given. we hope you and your family feel comfortable and confident with the services we provide. Attention Parents! Our weekend walk-in clinic (715-478- 4300) is available on Saturdays from The Fire Keeper 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. for minor illnesses and injuries. program still has backpacks/school supplies on-hand. Services Offered Those interested Behavioral Health Lab Pharmacy (715) 478-4332 (715) 478-4339 (715) 478-4347 can contact Community Health Medical Radiology (715) 478-4355 (715) 478-4349 (715) 478-4339 Dennie Shepard Optometry Rehabilitation Services Dental (715) 478-4345 at (715) 478-7378. (715) 478-4313 (715) 478-4344 Page 6 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • February 1, 2013 Departments

lives, one in six women and one in 19 men We are also working to address the Stalking Awareness will be stalked, and many of these crimes threat of cyberstalking. While advances in submitted by Nicole Calhoun, FCP Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocate will go unreported and unprosecuted. technology are making this crime more During National Stalking Awareness prevalent, they can also pose unique Stalking is defined by the U.S. or former intimate partner. Month, we rededicate ourselves to support- opportunities to address it. Communities Department of Justice as a pattern of • About one in five female victims ing victims of stalking and sharpen our are developing new tools that help connect unwanted contact that causes victims to and one in 14 male victims experienced resolve to bring perpetrators to justice. victims to local services, and state govern- fear for their safety or the safety of family stalking between the ages of 11 and 17. Stalking is a pattern of unwanted con- ments are updating statutes to further pro- members. It can include implied or explicit • 46 percent of stalking victims expe- tact that causes victims to fear for their tect people from cyberstalking. Through threats, harassment, or non-consensual rience at least one unwanted contact per safety or the safety of their family mem- our Apps Against Abuse challenge, my communication through phone calls, text week. bers. It can include implied or explicit administration recognized mobile applica- messages or emails. The perpetrator is usu- • 11 percent of stalking victims have threats; harassment; or non-consensual tions that are empowering people to ally someone the victim knows. Victims of been stalked for five years or more. communication through phone calls, text defend themselves against dating violence, stalking should report the crime to their • Two thirds of stalkers pursue their messages, or emails. The perpetrator is sexual assault, and stalking. local law enforcement. victims at least once per week, many daily, usually someone the victim knows. Thanks to the dedicated work of law Stalking is a crime under the laws of using more than one method. Stalking behaviors may appear innocuous enforcement officials, community leaders, 50 states, the District of Columbia, the • Weapons are used to harm or threat- to outside observers, but victims often advocates, organizations, and survivors, U.S. Territories and the federal govern- en victims in one out of five cases. endure intense physical and emotional dis- our country has made great strides in com- ment. Less than one third of states classify • Almost one third of stalkers have tress that affects every aspect of their lives. bating stalking. During National Stalking stalking as a felony upon second or subse- stalked before. Many feel forced to move or change jobs. Awareness Month, we resolve to keep quent offense or when the crime involves (Information taken from the Tragically, stalking tends to escalate over building on this momentum until no aggravating factors. More than half of Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice time, and it is sometimes followed by sex- American lives in fear of this crime. states classify stalking as a felony upon Statistics 2009) ual assault or homicide. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK second or subsequent offense or when the Ways to know if you are being My administration remains committed OBAMA, President of the United States of crime involves aggravating factors. stalked: to building a robust criminal justice America, by virtue of the authority vested Aggravating factors include: possession of • Lurking around your workplace or response to stalking – one that holds in me by the Constitution and the laws of a deadly weapon, violation of a court order neighborhood. offenders accountable, offers protection the United States, do hereby proclaim or condition of probation/parole, victim • Being watched. and support to all victims of violence, and January 2013 as National Stalking under 16 years or same victim as prior • Repeated phone calls. empowers them to break the cycle of Awareness Month. I call upon all occasions. • Inappropriate gifts. abuse. In January 2012, we held the first- Americans to recognize the signs of stalk- Statistics: • Finding yourself in the position of ever White House stalking roundtable with ing, acknowledge stalking as a serious • 6.6 million people are stalked in one needing to be rescued. survivors, law enforcement officers, victim crime, and urge those impacted not to be year in the United States. • Internet stalking. advocates, and researchers. We have built afraid to speak out or ask for help. Let us • One in six women and one in 19 • Defamation of character or insults. partnerships with communities across the also resolve to support victims and sur- men have experienced stalking victimiza- • Violence. Nation to implement anti-stalking efforts. vivors and to create communities that are tion at some point in their lifetime in • Cumulative unwanted contact of any And we continue to support nonprofit secure and supportive for all Americans. which they felt very fearful or believed kind. organizations and local, state, and tribal IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have that they or someone close to them would Following is President Obama’s governments as they develop more effec- hereunto set my hand this thirty-first of be harmed or killed. proclamation marking January 2013 as tive responses to violence against women December, in the year of our Lord two • The majority of stalking victims are National Stalking Awareness Month. – including direct services, crisis interven- thousand twelve, and of the Independence stalked by someone they know: 66 percent Each year, millions of Americans face tion, transitional housing, legal assistance of the United States of America the two of female victims and 41 percent of male the fear, isolation, and danger of being vic- to victims, court improvement, and train- hundred and thirty-seventh. victims of stalking are stalked by a current tims of stalking. At some point in their ing for law enforcement and courts. BARACK OBAMA Background Checks Will Save FCP Domestic Violence/Sexual Lives of Domestic Abuse Victims Assault Program Joins Global submitted by Tony Gibart, Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence Campaign MADISON (Jan. 15, 2013) - Individuals who have been convicted Domestic violence victim advocates of a domestic violence misdemeanor, have submitted by FCP Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program around Wisconsin joined the call for back- a restraining order against them or have a ground checks on all gun sales. Advocates felony conviction are banned from pos- On Feb. 14, 2013, FCP Domestic had this to say about the upcoming global say implementing background checks for sessing guns. Yet, the private gun market, Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) February event: “When we started V-Day all firearm purchases will save the lives of which accounts for about 40 percent of all Program will join with activists around the 14 years ago, we had the outrageous idea domestic violence victims, their children sales, offers abusers a readily available world for ONE BILLION RISING, the that we could end violence against women. and other community members. source of firearms. largest day of action in the history of V- Now, we are both stunned and thrilled to Currently, abusers who are prohibited Polls indicate 86 percent of Day, the global activist movement to end see that this global action is truly escalat- from possessing guns use private sales and Americans and 81 percent of gun owners violence against women and girls. ONE ing and gaining force, with union workers, gun shows, which don’t require back- support requiring all gun buyers to pass a BILLION RISING began as a call to parliament members, celebrities, and ground checks, to easily obtain murder background check. action based on women of all weapons. This pattern most recently “We demand Congress quickly act to the staggering backgrounds played out in October, when a domestic pass universal background checks,” said statistic that one coming for- abuser bought a gun through an internet Seger. “So many victims have courageous- in three women ward to join sale and then fatally shot his wife at the ly sought protection over the years only to on the planet the campaign. salon where she worked. Two other be killed by an abuser with an illegal gun. will be beaten or When we come women were also killed and four others Members of Congress should match that raped during her together on were injured. Because he was subject to a courage, stand up to gun lobbyists and lifetime. With the world population at February 14, 2013, to demand an end to domestic abuse restraining order, the killer change a system that is failing victims. It’s seven billion, this adds up to more than violence against women and girls, it will was prohibited from owning a gun. long past time for commonsense safety ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS. be a truly global voice that will rise up.” “The mass shooting at the Brookfield measures that are supported by the vast On that day, the 15th anniversary of Join V-Day and ONE BILLION RIS- salon shows the urgent need for back- majority of Americans.” V-Day, FCP DV/SA Program will host a ING today and SAY NO to violence ground checks for all gun sales and the WCADV says it will keep the issue at short Zumba® dance class led by instruc- against women and girls. To sign up and/or absurdity of the current loophole, which the forefront by continuing to tell the sto- tor Kerry Fox. Those interested in partici- learn more, visit www.onebillionrising.org. makes it easy for violent abusers to buy ries of Wisconsin victims who have died pating may join us at noon in the parking To learn more about V-Day and its cam- guns they shouldn’t have—in a matter of from illegal guns in domestic violence lot of the Potawatomi Stone Lake C-Store paigns visit www.vday.org. To learn more minutes,” said Patti Seger, executive direc- incidents. The group’s “50 for the Future” located at 5326 Fire Keeper Rd., Crandon, about FCP DV/SA Program, call (715) tor of the Wisconsin Coalition Against campaign will each day present informa- Wis. 478-4991 or e-mail Lynn.Johnson@ Domestic Violence (WCADV). “How tion about one of at least 50 such victims Eve Ensler, renowned author, play- FCPotawatomi-nsn.gov. many more times must we watch tragedies who have been killed since 2000. More wright, activist and V-Day board member, unfold and ask what could have been information can be found here: done? We know background checks would http://wcadv.org/content/fifty-future. make a difference.” Departments POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • February 1, 2013 Page 7

conscious thought. It’s very healthy to and wants are all within our conscience. “We Do What We Want” think about “what we are thinking about”. Many people believe that our spirit is by Brooks Boyd In most cases, mistakes happen from within our conscience, which leads to the a person not using their conscience at all, idea that our spirit IS our conscience. Often times, we hear people saying That is why it is important to “feel good”. “reacting” rather than making a choice When we have a strong spirit, we are able they “want” something, when in fact they Every single one of our actions begins instead. This happens almost all the time to have sound judgment with good deci- didn’t put any action into getting what with a thought or feeling. Everything we when people drink alcohol. Sometimes, sion making. This affects whether or not they wanted. In this instance, they didn’t do begins from deep within ourselves and mistakes stem from the moment of choos- we choose to do things with good conse- truly want that particular thing bad enough works outward through an action form. ing to lean towards the “bad want”. It can quences. A clear conscience will open the to act on it. Eventually, this person does Everything we have ever done in our be very difficult for a person to admit they door for the Creator to guide us. what they really want to do. It’s safe to entire life has always started deep down actually wanted to make the bad decision We are always going to lean toward say that “we do what we want”. Deep from a single thought or feeling within. It because nobody wants to make that deci- doing what we truly want, whether we down inside of us there is a “true want” will always be this way. Whether our sion. Maybe they didn’t know it was a bad realize it or not. It’s healthy to think about lurking, regarding how we feel about actions in life consist of good or bad, they choice, but that is how we as human what our wants are. It’s about having the something. Whether we say we want always start with a first initial thought or beings learn from our mistakes. Before “good want” and not the negative one. If a something or not, we are always going to feeling. These are consciously thought-out someone makes a mistake, something person is shooting for something in life, go after that “true want”. Talking about plans in our minds, from long carefully deep down veers that person towards mak- they have to feel a sincere want for it. For wanting something is very different from thought-out plans to split-second plans. ing that final decision. Ultimately, they’ve instance, if a person wants to quit drinking actually “feeling” it. These plans are taking place as you read already consciously decided. Everybody alcohol, this requires a sincere want to Our feelings influence our “wants” in this column. It’s ongoing, though the aver- has a choice before reacting; it’s a matter achieve this. The same concept goes for many ways, which contributes to our age person seems to be too busy to realize of whether or not we make the right one. anyone wanting to be a doctor. intentions and motives. This turns into the it. Your very next action in whatever you Your conscience is where it all Eventually, we do what we want. actions that we do in our everyday lives. say or do is going to first begin with a begins. Our thoughts, memories, feelings Everyone has a choice.

chased, receive $5 in free slot play. New purchase an entry pack, you will be What’s Going On in Carter? value for machines: 60 cards in machine entered in the $500 monthly drawing. submitted by Frank Shepard, PCCH Acting General Manager for $100 ($150); includes $25 in free slot • Friday, Feb. 8 is ‘Free Bingo’! play! Come to our regular session and get a free ‘Cold Hard Cash’ continues until Feb. car on our floor the week of January 28! • Every Wednesday, join us for ‘Paper 6-on for the regular games; no other pur- 2, 2013! Carter Club members will have If you love prime rib, Thursday is Must Win Wednesdays’. $15 packs with chase necessary. All additional packs cost the chance to earn and redeem points to your day! Seniors earn 100 same-day base $5 extra packs. During all regular games, $5. Also, specials and hot ball are played win their share of $50,000! It’s easy - just points and get a $5 off coupon for our if an electronic bingo unit wins, the game at regular cost. Early birds start at 5:30 earn 250 same-day base points for 10 delicious prime rib dinner at The Flames will continue on for a paper win for $50. p.m. and regular games start at 6 p.m. entries or redeem 250 points for 10 Sports Bar & Grill or The Springs Regular games pay $100. • The fun continues! On the first and entries. New members to Carter Club can Restaurant. If you would like your meal • Thursdays are ‘Odd Ball Bingo’! third Friday this month, we will be play- receive 10 free entries into the drawing. free, just earn 250 same-day base points! Win on an odd number and win $50 extra ing ‘Finally $500 Fridays’. Buy-in $35; all All entries will go into the big bin for the Those that are not seniors can earn 200 on regular games; $15/$5. Regular games regular games pay $500. And for every Feb. 2 drawing. Guests will take home same-day base points and get a $5 off pay $100. buy-in, guests will get $15 in free slot their share of the ‘Cold Hard Cash’ coupon for the prime rib dinner at The • Thursday, Feb. 28, is our ‘Monthly play! $50,000 prize. Drawings will begin at 3 Flames Sports Bar & Grill or The Springs Cash Drawing’. Every session when you continued on page 8... p.m. on February 2. Two drawings will Restaurant, or earn 450 same-day base take place each hour for $500. Each win- points and get a free prime rib dinner. ner will also receive 10 additional entries ‘Livin’ it up at 50’! Every Thursday, Grant Funding Provided by the for the drawing. At 11 p.m., 10 winners all club members over 50 years of age will Aspirus Health Foundation will be drawn to win an undisclosed cash receive a free entry into the drawing at the amount. The winners will open up a gift Carter Club Booth. One winner will be Youth package to find out how much they have drawn every hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. won. At midnight, the last drawing of the for $100. For every 250 points earned, on the Move evening will take place when there will be guests will receive 10 free entries into the two winners for $1,000! drawings. Guests are allowed to win twice WALKING PROGRAM Every Saturday, be here from noon to each day. Program for Youth Ages 5 to 18 5 p.m. and earn double entries for the ‘Weekend Cash Mania’ will be held ‘Cold Hard Cash’ drawing. on Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 16. Have Fun & Improve Table games guests can earn 10 bonus Each Carter Club member can receive one Your Health by Moving More! entries while playing table games on free entry into the drawings for this week- Wednesdays and Sundays for the follow- end. The bin will be emptied after the first Starting in February 2013* ing hands: night and new entries will be issued for • Blackjack – Same suit blackjack the second night. There will be cash and To register or if you have questions, please contact: • Craps – Any win on a hard way bet prizes given away during both evenings Lisa Miller, H&W Center Dietitian, 715-478-4320 • Roulette – Straight up win on zero starting at 9 p.m. One winner will be or double zero drawn every half hour between 9 p.m. and Becky Meinert, Community Health LPN, • Three Card Poker – A straight or 11 p.m. On Friday, there will be a $5,000 715-478-4366 higher winner drawn at 11 p.m. On Saturday, Heather Laabs, Community Health • Let it Ride – A straight or higher on there will be one winner drawn to win Office Assistant, 715-478-4317 the 3 card bonus $10,000 at 11 p.m. There will be no earn Guests can earn bonus entries in and redeem for entries into this drawing. Light snack provided. bingo until Feb. 2. Each Carter Club member will receive one Activity schedule may vary. • 10 free entries for each early bird entry per day. Other prizes include a hotel 4-5 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. package purchased package with food and play ($500, $250 Mondays Carter We Care Wednesdays Rec Center Wait until you see what we are giving and $100). away for our 21st Anniversary! On Come in on Tuesdays and Feb. 25 #1 Snowshoeing Feb. 27 #1 Snowshoeing Saturday, March 23, you could be the Wednesdays to get your ‘Golden Ticket’. March 4 #2 Jumping Rope March 6 #2 Jumping Rope lucky one driving away in a 2013 Cadillac Guests can earn and redeem 500 same-day March 11 #3 Snowshoeing March 13 #3 Snowshoeing CTS! Every day from Feb. 4 until March points for their chance to win a prize on a 23, Carter Club members will have the Golden Ticket inside of the chocolate March 18 #4 Minute to Win It Games March 20 #4 Minute to Win It Games chance to earn and redeem points to win candy bar. Prizes will be play and cash. March 25 #5 Jumping Rope March 27 #5 Jumping Rope this car. Just earn 250 same-day base BINGO! points for 10 entries or redeem 250 points • Class II slot machines are here - April 8 #6 PAK Games/Activities April 3 #6 PAK Games/Activities for 10 entries. New members to our Carter come on and check them out! April 15 #7 Walk Video April 10 #7 Walk Video Club can receive 10 free entries into the • New and improved ‘$200 April 22 #8 Pedometer Ticket Night April 17 #8 Pedometer Ticket Night drawing. All entries will go into the big Tuesdays’! $15 packs include a 6-on for bin for the March 23 drawing that will 15 regular games paying $150 cash and take place at 11 p.m. Come check out the $50 free slot play. For each pack pur- **Must be a minimum of five people in Carter or session will be cancelled. Page 8 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • February 1, 2013 Gaming/News

What’s New in Carter? a February birthday will receive a free 6- Cosmic Bingo; it will advance one num- on entry pack. ber to win on until O75. At the next ses- ...continued from page 7 be named; last game paying $1,000 or • NEW: ‘Roulette Game Bonus’! It sion after O75, it will become a MUST • Every Friday (except first and third consolation of $500. Free beer offered is played the same way that the Hot Ball WIN prize so whoever wins this game on Friday) is ‘Value Night’. Entry packs along with drink specials. Admissions is played with a little bit of a twist. It the 76th session, will win the bonus cost $10; all additional packs cost $5. open at 9:30 p.m. with games starting at will cost $1 for the bonus ball; it will amount! Seventy-five cards in machine for $45 10:30 p.m. It is a football theme, so start on B1 and at every session except ($70 value); 100 cards in machine for come dressed up in your favorite football $60 ($90 value); 120 cards in machine team’s gear and receive $5 off entry. for $80 ($110 value). Regular games pay Superbowl Lazy Boy, TV giveaway. Master Gardener Volunteer $100. Regular bingo session will begin at 6 • Looking for something fun to do p.m. on Cosmic Bingo days. Training Being Offered in on Friday nights? Come and play • Continue to earn entries for our ‘Cosmic Bingo’ every Friday (except ‘His & Hers Movado Watch Set’ to be Feb. 1). Packs cost $12; machine spe- given away at our Feb. 16, ‘Valentine’s Lakewood cial: 40 cards for $40 with nine games Day Bingo Bash of Love’. submitted by UW – Forest County Extension Office paying $100; one game paying a prize to • Saturday, Feb. 16, we will be cele- be named; last game paying $250. Free brating ‘Valentine’s Day Bingo Bash of LAKEWOOD, Wis. - University of Each evening will have a topic beer offered along with drink specials. Love’. $25 entry packs; $20 for extra Wisconsin-Extension is offering those focus and will usually include some type Admissions open at 9:30 p.m. with packs. Regular games pay $150; two who are interested in plants and people of hands-on and/or outside activity. The games starting at 10:30 p.m. Each week specials paying $1,000; three specials the opportunity to become Master format allows participants to increase will be themed, and a costume contest paying $500; last game of the night pay- Gardener Volunteers. UW-Extension their plant management skills and will be held paying three places: 1st ing $2,500; blackout in 50 numbers or Master Gardener Volunteers are trained knowledge, while meeting new garden- Place - $100 Cash; 2nd Place - $50 in less or consolation of $1000. Food and in a wide range of horticultural topics ing associates and current Master Potawatomi Play and 3rd Place - $25 in entertainment from 3 to 6 p.m.; games via a multi-session training course that Gardener Volunteers. All area residents Potawatomi Play. Regular bingo session start at 6:30 p.m. Five names will be will be held Thursday evenings from are welcome to be a part of this opportu- will begin at 6 p.m. on Cosmic Bingo drawn: One winner of the Movado his March 28 through June 27, 2013. The nity to grow in your own horticultural days. Here is the themed list: and hers watch set; two $100 cash and a course will be held at the Lakewood knowledge and share those skills and • Saturday, Feb. 2 – Football Theme standard room and two $200 cash and a Town Hall, starting at 6 p.m. knowledge with others. (Join us for our Cosmic Bash!) suite. This bash is held on the same night The course work prepares partici- The MGV training brochure is • Friday, Feb. 8 – Mardi Gras as the casino $10,000 cash drawing! pants to help others in their community available on the web at • Friday, Feb. 15 – Toga Party • ‘Wheel Spin Multiplier Sunday’. by assisting with horticultural projects http://marinette.uwex.edu/horticulture/; • Friday, Feb. 22 – Mobster Packs cost $15 and all additional packs and demonstrations, answering plant just click on the Master Gardener pro- Every Saturday is three times points are just $5. After every regular game, care questions, or many other ways. The gram link. You can also call the value night! Triple points for value elec- winner/winners will spin wheel to win up instruction is free, although the instruc- Marinette County UW-Extension office tronic packs only. to three times amount of regular game tional materials cost $100 for an individ- at (715) 732-7510 and talk to either • Saturday, Feb. 2, join us for our payout (excluding progressive games; ual or $160 for a couple. Included in Linda or Scott with questions and to ‘Cosmic Bash’. Packs cost $12; machine pays either jackpot or consolation). these materials are the instruction manu- request a training application, or e-mail special: 60 cards for $60; nine games • On Sunday, Feb. 17, come cele- al, an array of UW-Extension publica- Scott Reuss, UW-Extension agriculture paying $150; one game paying a prize to brate your birthday with us. Anyone with tions and numerous materials that you and horticulture agent at will take home as part of the hands-on [email protected]. skill-building sessions that are the main feature of the course. Important Update on Cobell v. Salazar Settlement according to information found at www.IndianTrust.com

On Dec. 12, 2012, the Court approved the commencement of payments to Historical Accounting Class Members. Distribution of checks began the week of Dec. 17, 2012, to all living class members. Please note that payments to certain groups of Class Members (minors, persons with whereabouts unknown, individuals under legal disability and adults in need of assistance) have been deposited directly into Class Members’ IIM accounts. Funds were wired for these deposits into IIM accounts on Dec. 21, 2012. Payments to class members that are known to be deceased will not be mailed with the initial phase of distribution. The Court has ordered that estate payments be delivered to the personal representative, administrator or executor of the estate, or to the heirs of the deceased beneficiary pursuant to a final probate order. If you have any information regarding the estate of a Class Member that is deceased, please pro- vide it to the claims administrator by calling 1 (800) 961-6109. In addition, based on Interior’s records, almost 40,000 Historical Accounting Class Members are shown as “whereabouts unknown.” The awards for these class members have been deposited in their IIM accounts and they only need to update their contact information to be able to claim their award. Another 10,000 class mem- bers have no contact information in the records furnished by Interior. If you are a member of the Historical Accounting Class and are not currently receiving state- ments on your IIM account from the government, then you need to provide contact information to the claims administrator by calling 1 (800) 961-6109 or entering the information online at www.indiantrust.com and accessing the “File a Claim/Register to Participate” tab to the left. Finally, the Court has entered a final deadline for submission of claims for the Trust Administration Class. Any claim forms must be postmarked by March 1, 2013. If you need to fill out a claim form, you can access it to the left at the “File a Claim/Register to Participate” tab. If you have already filled out a claim form and/or need to update your contact information, you can do so by accessing the “Update Your Contact Information” tab also to the left. Again, any claim forms must be post- marked by March 1, 2013. If you have questions regarding the settlement, you may call toll free 1 (800) 961-6109 or send an email to [email protected]. News From the Nations POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • February 1, 2013 Page 9 Support the Native Languages Global Movement “Idle No More” Preservation Act Takes to Milwaukee’s Streets submitted by First Nations Development Institute submitted by Siobhan Marks

The National Indian Education improves a child’s cognitive develop- MILWAUKEE — Idle No More, a revolves around indigenous ways of sov- Association (NIEA) is urging support ment,” said NIEA President Dr. Heather grassroots movement that began in ereignty to protect water, air, land and for reauthorization of the Esther Shotton. Canada and has become a worldwide all creation for future generations. More Martinez Native American Languages Take action now! Call Senate Indian phenomenon, came to Milwaukee information is available at: https://www. Preservation Act. The act funds pro- Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. A peaceful march facebook.com/IdleNoMoreMke. grams that support and strengthen Akaka, D-Hawaii, at (202) 224-2251 began at 11:30 a.m. at 4th Street and About Idle No More (INM) Native American language-immersion today, and urge him to use the “clear- Wisconsin Avenue, and traveled east to Movement in Canada programs – including language nests, ance process” for a quick passage of the the shore of Lake Michigan, ending at The conservative government bills survival schools and restoration pro- legislation. Veterans Park. The purpose of Idle No beginning with Bill C-45 threaten grams. In your message, tell Sen. Akaka More Milwaukee was to oppose and call treaties and this indigenous vision of The act was named after Esther that: attention to proposed mining in northern sovereignty. The goal of the movement Martinez, a 94-year-old teacher and sto- • The Esther Martinez Native Wisconsin and other environmental is education and to revitalize Indigenous ryteller who was devoted to preserving American Languages Preservation Act causes threatened by proposed legisla- peoples through awareness and empow- the Tewa language. The act was signed strengthens tribal language, culture and tion, and to show solidarity with indige- erment. INM has successfully encour- into law by President George W. Bush in identity. nous people throughout Canada and the aged knowledge sharing of indigenous December 2006, and it expired in fiscal • The survival of American Indian world. sovereignty and environmental protec- year 2012. and Alaska Native languages is essential Milwaukee, the original homeland tions. This message has been heard On Sept. 15, 2012, members of the to the success of tribal communities and of the Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk and around the world and the world is New Mexico congressional delegation Native ways of life. Menominee Nations, is ideally suited for watching how Canada responds to the introduced legislation S3546, to extend • The Esther Martinez Native this march given its proximity to the message sent by many INM supporters. the program for another five years. Your American Languages Act provides tribes Great Lakes which comprises 22 percent INM urges the government of support is needed to get the bill passed. with critical support to establish and of the world’s fresh water. Given Canada to repeal all legislation which “Preserving our Native languages is maintain immersion programs that revi- Governor Scott Walker’s position on violates treaties, indigenous sovereignty critical to the survival of our cultures. At talize Native languages. mining as a source of job creation in and subsequently environmental protec- the same time, a growing body of For more information, visit info@ Wisconsin, Jon Greendeer, chairman of tions of land and water. INM is grateful research concludes that bilingualism firstnations.org. the Ho-Chunk Nation attended Walker’s to many leaders who have supported this speech and commented, “The reality in vision and the movement of the grass- former mining communities is living roots people. “The treaties are the last Reauthorization of Violence Against proof that (mining proponents’) vision line of defense to protect water and for jobs doesn’t reflect long-term, sus- lands from destruction,” stated Oren Women Act Remains Elusive tainable community development.” Lyons, Faithkeeper Turtle Clan, submitted by First Nations Development Institute Idle No More Milwaukee supports Onondaga Nation Council of Chiefs. the vision of Idle No More, which Incidences of violence against programs. The 2005 version also Native American women are of epidem- increased protection for victims of ic proportions. During their lifetime, one domestic violence who are immigrants in three will experience rape and three and for victims of trafficking. out of five will suffer from domestic As proponents push for the new violence. During 2012, as a reauthoriza- reauthorization, we expect that House tion bill was being crafted for the Republicans will continue to block it, or Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), at least block the tribal provisions. As there were provisions added in the the effort progresses, it will be critically Senate’s version that specifically important that you let your House repre- addressed justice and equality for Native sentative and senators know that you not American women on reservations, but only support reauthorization of VAWA, those provisions were subsequently but also support the inclusion of the trib- removed from a House version of the al protections. bill. Those protections that were includ- In any case, VAWA was not reau- ed in the 2012 Senate version authorized Idle No More supporters came prepared. submitted photo thorized in the 2012 session. But sup- American Indian tribes with limited porters of the act hope to revive the authority to prosecute sexual assault effort in the new Congress. American crimes on tribal lands perpetrated by Employment Opportunity: Indian organizations and many other non-Indians. Now, tribal jurisdiction Gaming Administration Executive Director advocates want to see the tribal protec- does not extend to non-Indians, yet non- tions included in the final version. Indians commit sexual assaults, domes- Status: Exempt The Violence Against Women Act tic violence and other similar crimes Shift: As Needed (VAWA) was originally authorized in against American Indian women on trib- Location: Milwaukee/Carter 1994 when Congress recognized the al lands. Tribes have not had criminal Reports To: Gaming Commission severity of crimes associated with jurisdiction over non-Indians in quite Supervises: Gaming Commission Staff domestic violence, sexual assault and some time and, apparently, many in the Closing Date: February 11, 2013 stalking. VAWA is a comprehensive House do not want to give tribes that piece of legislation aimed at ending vio- jurisdiction, even if there are serious Position Summary The Executive Director is the management team leader, and reports directly lence against women. It was reautho- gaps in justice for American Indian to the Gaming Commission. The Executive Director sets the tone at the top and rized in 2000 and 2005 without problem. women. The federal government and the leads by example. The Executive Director is responsible for providing overall The 2000 reauthorization improved pro- state governments do not have the direction to all Gaming Commission departments and in attaining Gaming tections for battered immigrants, sexual resources to deal with these issues Commission goals. Responsible for planning, evaluating and coordinating opera- assault survivors, and victims of dating occurring on tribal lands. Non-Indians tions, the Executive Director reports progress back to the Gaming Commission. violence, and it enabled victims of who commit these crimes know that The position involves direct supervision within a team environment. Assist in the domestic violence to obtain custody they are less likely to be charged and coordination of the administrative reporting requirements of the federal and State orders even if they flee to another state sentenced so there is no deterrent for gaming authorities, and as the coordinator of internal communications for the and cannot return home due to the dan- them to stop committing sexual assaults, Gaming Commission. The Gaming Commission operates in two casinos ger they face. The 2005 version reautho- domestic violence, and/or stalking (Milwaukee and Carter, Wis.) 24 hours a day, seven days a week and year-round. rized grant programs instituted by the crimes against American Indian women For more information, visit www.fcpotawatomi.com. Click on “Jobs” and original VAWA, and it established new on tribal lands. then “Gaming Employment Opportunities”. programs, including culturally specific Page 10 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • February 1, 2013 Notices

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Neshnabemwen - The Potawatomi Balancing Your Life & Diabetes/ Eagle’s Wing Foster Care Resource Room — New Location language has endured through the pas- SPARKS - Recruitment: Take a Child Under Your Now located in the Family Resource sage of time. At one time, it is said that By appointment • Diabetes Education Wing Center (Old Tribal Hall), the room has we all spoke the same language. Later Room, Health & Wellness Center FCP is in need for Native American four computers that are open to the com- on, we started speaking different lan- Diabetes Education: foster homes to keep FCP children in their munity. These computers are equipped guages and forming tribes based on who Monitoring, making healthy changes, community and connected to their tradi- with the following software to assist in was able to understand each other. psychosocial, complications, sick day and tions, language and culture. Protecting our improving your job skills, completing or The Bodewadmi, Ojibwe and travel, planning for pregnancy, hypo- children is priority, preserving our families updating your résumé, brushing up on Odawa were all one tribe and spoke the glycemia, medications, diabetes in gener- is tradition. Stop in at the FCP Indian computer and typing skills, and for com- same language. As the differences in the al, insulin and goal setting. Child Welfare department in the Family pleting correspondence: language grew, they each formed a sepa- Sparks Weight Management Services building (5415 Everybody’s • Turbo Typing - interactive, fun prac- rate entity. However, they maintained a Program: Physical Activity & Nutrition Road, Crandon). Call (715) 478-4812. tice available to increase your hand/eye close bond and formed the “Council of Education: Flea & Craft Market: Nashville coordination and typing speed. the Three Fires” to deal with any issues S - Support (weekly participation Town Hall (HWY 55/Cty Rd. B, • Quick Skills - hands-on, self-paced that might affect them. The Three Fires encouraged); P - Program; A - Get Active, Crandon, Wis.) to learn and enhance your computer skills signified the alliance between the three, Stay Active; R - Reap the Rewards: Feel Every Wednesday features a variety of of Microsoft programs such as Word, while their individual fires proclaimed Better, Be Healthier; K - Know the Basics items, such as: antiques, jewelry, hand- PowerPoint, Excel and Access. their own identity. of Good Nutrition; S - Stay Focused on crocheted items, handmade soaps, oils, • WinWay Résumé Deluxe - it’s easy Beginning learners on Monday Being Healthy baked goods, wood crafts. Vendors wel- to develop a résumé with more than evenings: 5 - 7 p.m. - FCP Cultural Please call Lisa Miller, RD, CD, at come; call Linda Radtke, (715) 484-7271, 14,000 ready-to-use templates, more than Center, Library and Museum: (715) (715) 478-4320, or Cathy Chitko at (715) for more information and hours. 100,000 job-winning phrases and more 478-7478. 478-4367. than 350 different design themes. When complete, the auditor will evaluate your EDUCATION SERVICES OFFERED résumé. • WisCareers Website - career explo- Crandon Indian Education Employment Skills Program ration guide and opportunities on comput- Committee - FCP Economic Support has an er programs. Complete a variety of assess- Monthly meetings are normally HEALTH employment skills program for tribal ments based on interests, work values, held the first Wednesday of each month members with resources/tools to help career skills and workplace skills; help at 5 p.m. at Health & Wellness Center. Crandon AA - Thursday Night Big them overcome employment barriers. We coordinate your work values into an excit- Contact these committee members with Book Study, lower level Crandon Library are here to coach and encourage individu- ing career; check out a variety of technical questions or concerns: 7 - 9 p.m. Contact: Paulette at (715) 902- als to recognize their skills and to find schools and colleges; use a guided pro- Margaret Konaha - Chairperson 0672. occupations related to those skills and gram to set up your portfolio. (715) 478-7347 (work) AA Meetings - Lost Marbles interests. The FCP Economic Support staff is Hazel George - Member Saturdays at 9 a.m., Wabeno Fire also available to assist with any of these (715) 478-5612 (home) Dept. Contact Donald at (715) 889-6709 computer programs. For additional assis- Shari Alloway - Member or Ryan at (715) 850-1265 for more infor- tance, please contact us at (715) 478-7206, (715) 478-7224 (work) mation. 7292, or 7295. Brenda Cornell - Secretary Wellbriety - 12 Step Meeting (715) 478-4308 (work) Held every Monday at 6 p.m. in the Guadalupe Cisneros - Member lower level of the FCP Cultural Center, Tribal Employment Skills Program (715) 478-7478 (work) Library & Museum. ANYONE who is in Myra VanZile - Home School recovery and searching for a sober way of The tribal employment skills program is administered by the Economic Support Coordinator living is more than welcome to attend! If Department and is for tribal members living in Forest County and/or surrounding (715) 478-6175 (home) you have any questions, contact Brooks areas for accessibility to job sites. (715) 478-3723, Crandon School Boyd at (715) 889-4902 or FCP Health & The tribal employment skills program offers a benefit to tribal members to pro- [email protected] Wellness Center Behaviorial Health at vide a fresh perspective to tribal businesses through a work experience. This work Wabeno Indian Education (715) 478-4332. experience can help the tribal community by showing your talents and interests to Committee - Meetings are held every Do You Feel Like No One tribal businesses. It is an opportunity to make an impression and explore area of trib- second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Understands You? You’re not alone! Let al government before entering into full-time employment. at Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel. your voice be heard! Let someone share If you are unsure about the work experience, we can work to address concerns your pain! If you are thinking of commit- you may have regarding the work experience and/or employment. ting suicide or know someone who is, This program also offers the following services: please get help! Help is only one touch or • Career Assessment - guide on what area would be best for you based on your a phone call away. interest and skills. EVENTS Crisis Line: 1 (888) 299-1188 • Academic Success Center - basic computer, math or writing assistance to (Serving Forest, Vilas & Oneida counties: achieve your high school equivalency diploma and/or brush up on general academic Family Night - 24 hours a day/7 days a week) areas to prepare for secondary education/employment. FCP Language and Culture presents a Kids in Need: 1 (800) 622-9120 • Résumé writing guide - résumé templates, websites to help in designing family night within the third week of each The Get-2-Gether Peer Support résumé paper and cover letter examples. month. Watch for flyers or call (715) 478- Drop-In Center: (715) 369-3871 • Quick Skills - hands-on training to learn and enhance your computer skills in 4430 or 7376. Run-Away Hotline: 1 (800) 621-4000 Microsoft Programs such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Access. Get Fit & Stay Active - 1 (800) 273-TALK; TTY: 1 (800) 799- • Job Seeking Skills - tips on applying for employment, addressing some barri- FCP tribal members, their immediate 4TTY or visit suicidehotlines.com. ers. families and FCP employees can use • Mock Interviews - practice run for interview. recreation and fitness equipment at We Care in Carter, Wis., Monday-Friday, noon • Also advantages/incentives after work experience placement. - 8 p.m.* Please stop in and check it out. If you have any questions or interest in the pro- Employees of the FCP Rec Center gram, please call Rick Alloway at (715) 478-7262 or Christie Schmidt at (715) 478- will staff both rooms. Contact Brian 7206. Tupper at (715) 478-7420 with questions. *Hours subject to change depending Are you looking for an aerobic workout that is simple to learn? Do ® on scheduled Rec Center activities. Come Join the you want to burn 500-1,000 calories within one hour? Then Zumba FCP Tribal Member Diabetics: ® might be worth a try! Diabetes Luncheon - Zumba Party! Zumba®, a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program, covers a range No information available on this of dance styles: mambo, cumbia, merengue, cha-cha and, sometimes, event at time of print. Now being offered during belly dancing and hiphop! Life Skills Group But don’t let the party-like atmosphere of Zumba® fool you! The (Wednesdays, Feb. 6, 20, at dance moves are fun, but you use almost every muscle of your body 1-3 p.m.) at the Family as you shimmy, shake and stomp your way fit! Resource Center So come on over, and give it a try – hope to see you here! Call Kerry for more information: (715) 478-4837. Menus/Calendar/Personals POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • February 1, 2013 Page 11

February 2013 FCP Elder Menu* Monday, Feb. 4 Monday, Feb. 11 Monday, Feb. 18 Monday, Feb. 25 BBQ Pork on Bun, Baked Potato, Chicken Cheese Wrap, No Lunch Beef Tips over Noodles, Corn, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cottage Cheese, Sweet Potato Fries, Pineapple, Tuesday, Feb. 19 Green Beans, Fruit Cocktail Nutrigrain® Bar Strawberry Yogurt Sauerkraut & Pork, Asparagus, Tuesday, Feb. 26 Tuesday, Feb. 5 Tuesday, Feb. 12 Cauliflower, Bread, Peaches BBQ on Bun, Baked Potato, Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Bread, Corn, Hot Turkey Sandwich w/Gravy, Wednesday, Feb. 20 Brussel Sprouts, Spinach, Mixed Berries Beets, Squash, Cranberry Juice, Banana Beef Stew, Cheese Garlic Biscuit, Jello® Chocolate Chip Cookie Wednesday, Feb. 6 Pudding w/Fruit, Oatmeal Cookie Wednesday, Feb. 27 Meatball Sub (w/Red & Wednesday, Feb. 13 Thursday, Feb. 21 Chicken Wings, Boiled Parslied Green Peppers, Onions), Chili, Frybread, Sub Sandwich, Baked Chips, Cucumber Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Peas & Carrots, Tropical Fruit Peaches, Cake Salad, Pineapple, Tropical Fruit, Bread Thursday, Feb. 7 Thursday, Feb. 14 Orange Juice Thursday, Feb. 28 Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Ham & Swiss on Rye, Baked Sun Chips®, Friday, Feb. 22 Bean Soup, Cornbread, Green Beans, Orange Jello® w/Mandarin Carrot & Celery Sticks, Potato & Ham Soup, Cheese Sandwich, Fresh Fruit, Blueberry Yogurt Oranges Peanut Butter Cookie Mixed Berries Friday, Feb. 29 Friday, Feb. 8 Friday, Feb. 15 Tuna Sandwich, Tator Tots, Cream of Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Meatloaf, Baked Potato, *Menus subject to change. Milk, juice Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges Carrots, Crackers, Dinner Roll, Ice Cream Asparagus, Carrots, Ice Cream or coffee with every meal.

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C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h • Infant Nutrition - HWC: Feb. 5 • Infant Nutrition/WIC - Carter We Care: Feb. 7 • WIC - HWC: Feb. 12 • Dream the Cure: Feb. 14, Carter We Care 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., HWC 1 - 4 p.m. • Heart Health Game Night - HWC: Feb. 19, 4:30 - 7 p.m. • Carter We Care Facility Staffing: Kids and Community on the Move Mondays – Jodie, Missy, Tuesdays – Leah Wednesdays – Cathy, Thursdays – Jodie, Yvonne, Lisa One-on-One Individualized Health Program F C P F a m i l y R e s o u r c e C e n t e r Grant Funding Provided by the Aspirus Health Foundation • Healthy Relationships: Mondays, Feb. 4, 11, 25, 1 - 3 p.m. • Play Shoppe: Tuesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Today through June 30, 2013 • Life Skills Group: Wednesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 1-3 p.m., DV Advocate Brooks Boyd to speak Contact Registered Dietitian Lisa Miller at 715-478-4320, FCP Health and Jan. 30; Zumba offered on Feb. 6, 20 (see notice on pg. 10). • Positive Indian Parenting: Thursdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10 a.m. - noon Wellness Center, or 715-478-4339 for an appointment. Start today! Call (715) 478-4837 for details on programs. OPEN registration for Nurturing Fathers! Why set a goal? The benefits of goal making include: N . E . W . D i r e c t i o n s / C H O I C E S P r o g r a m http://www.timethoughts.com/goalsetting/WhySetGoals.htm • Goals can provide motivation, persistence and desire. • Group I Youngsters: Tuesdays, 5, 12, 19, 26, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Goals can help you establish priorities. • Group II - Youth: Wednesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Goals can provide a roadmap to take you from where you are to where you want to be. • Group III - Teens: Thursdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. All events are at the FCP Family Resource Center unless otherwise specified. Youth will be picked The program involves: up directly from school. If you need more information, please call Judy Poler at (715) 478-4941, 1. Drop in or make an appointment with the dietitian. Joe Chaney at (715) 478-4839, or Ahshoni Daniels at (715) 478-4316. 2. Set a goal for improving nutrition, increasing physical activity and/or achieving a healthy weight. R e c r e a t i o n D e p a r t m e n t 3. Receive education related to your goal. 4. Achieve your goal and receive and incentive to continue to live a healthier life. For information on Rec Center activities, call (715) 478-7420.

• • • PERSONALS • • • DOB 12-12-07 Happy Happy Birthday, Happy 5th Birthday, Happy Birthday AJ, on Feb. 7. Birthday, Timothy (AJ) Adam Short Jr., on Feb. 7. Love, Mom, Cayla, Tiffany George. Jordan Lee Love you son, Mom Plautz! On Jan. 23, and Sophie Lakota Love, Alicia, you’re a Happy 15th Birthday to our beautiful daughter, Rosalea Coyle. year old! Jeremy, Olivia, We love you very much and hope you have a wonderful day! Love always, Amaya and Grandma T Lots of love from your Mom and Dad and lil brothers. Thalia Wishing Jay Thunder a Happy 3rd B-Day on Feb. 6. Thank you to the Crandon Happy 1st From, Momma, Dada, brother & sister band and choir students Birthday to for the merry music at TaKayla Lynn Happy 3rd Birthday to my your holiday concert. DeVerney! Love “Lil Punk” Jay Thunder. Keep up the great work! Luv, Uncle Will you bunches. Happy B-Day to Jay. The two personals above should Love, Mom, Dad, From, Uncle Cliff have appeared in an earlier issue of Angel, Miranda, the PTT, but due to error, did not. Michael and Happy B-Day Pork Chop. PTT sincerely apologizes for this error! Precious Skye Love, Dad (Gramps) Happy Birthday to our little brother, Jay Thunder. Happy Birthday, Marie Shepard, on Happy Birthday, Tesja DeHoyos, who Shaunda & Gary Jan. 14. Wishing you great blessings. turns 6 on Jan. 17. You’re growing up Wishing grandson Jay Thunder a Happy Birthday on Feb. 6. so fast. We enjoyed every moment of it. Love ya much, Mom (Grandma) Love, your sister and the crew Love always, Mom, Dad, Rere & Jason Page 12 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • February 1, 2013 Events

Community “Pop & Read”

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 Time: noon to 1 p.m. Location: FCP Cultural Center, Library & Museum

The FCP Cultural Center, Library & Museum is joining the Gte-Ga-Nes Preschool in their “Cozy Winter Fun Week” by hosting a “Pop & Read” event. Please join us at the library to enjoy popcorn and drinks while exploring the many new books we have.

Bring your children or come and read to a child. Winter is the perfect time to encourage your chil- dren to read! Come cozy up at the library, enjoy some treats and share the joy of reading.

Sponsored by FCP Cultural Center, Library & Museum and FCP Recreation Center