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VOLUME 18, ISSUE 9 GBBON GISES WINTER MONTH NOVEMBER 1, 2012 FCP 4th Annual Veteran’s Post 1

In this Issue: Pow-Wow Held by Abbey Thompson

Youth Projects & Events pgs. 6, 7

The color guard included FCP tribal members Jayson Jackson and JR Holmes (far left), FCP employee Jeffrey Keeble Sr. and FCP tribal member Rebekka Mielke (far right). The fourth Annual Forest County Hunting Moon Powwow Potawatomi Veteran’s Post 1 Pow-Wow pg. 12 was held at the Crandon High School gymnasium on Saturday, Oct. 13. The event was open and free to the public. The pow-wow kicked off at 1 p.m. with Grand Entry, led by carriers of the FCP Veteran’s Post 1 Eagle Staff and the United States flag. Those partic- ipating in the Grand Entry included Calendar ...... pg. 11 dancers from all parts of the state in full Notices ...... pg. 10, 11 regalia and veterans from around Personals ...... pg. 11 Wisconsin. Prayer and traditional songs immediately followed. Sixteen drum groups participated in the event. Ditibahsin, Young Firekeepers, Wolf River (Menominee), Stone Lake Singers, and Standing Stone were the invited drums. Guest drum groups included Wind Eagle (Menominee), Smokey Town PAID PAID (Menominee), Ho-Chunk Station, Spirit PRSRT STD PRSRT US POSTAGE WAUPACA, WI WAUPACA, PERMIT PERMIT NO 47 Island (Red Cliff), Eagle Feather (Tama, Iowa), Ojibwa Nation (Bad River) and Torpee Park (Potawatomi). Billy Daniels Jr. (Forest County Potawatomi tribal member and veteran), his wife Alyce, and Brian Franz (FCP Language & Culture apprentice), worked long hours to assure the event was successful. Special thanks go to all volunteers. (above right) Male dancers perform during an honor song. (right) Billy Daniels Jr. (l) catches up with fellow tribal member Mitch Waube. Page 2 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2012 Community Milwaukee Lakefront Teaching Lodge a Vision Fulfilled: A Living History Event for the People of Minowaki written and submitted by Siobhan Marks, Sonsee Array Creative Born of love for the people… the ing given the diverse group of people painting where they sounding of a voice not heard for many involved, the geographic spread and trib- learned to mix their own generations returns to the shores of Lake al affiliations. She persevered as did oth- pigments made of ele- Michigan in Minowaki. ers, and the momentum grew. Three ments of the earth. A This story begins with another story years in the making, the Milwaukee nature walk identifying that started back in 2003, when Nokomis Lakefront Lodge Teaching Collective plant medicines growing Josephine Mandamin, an grand- (MLLTC) was formalized and evolved on the island was also part mother from Thunder Bay, , into a core group of people working of the day’s teachings, and became one of the founders of a water together to bring the Teaching Lodge to lacrosse was played pair- walk to raise awareness for Great Lakes life. The turning point came about with ing children and adults and fresh waterways. Mandamin shared financial support from the Forest County alike. Evening socials an Anishinabe prophecy that, “In about Potawatomi Foundation, and with the included singing, drum- 30 years, if we humans continue with our help of organizations such as UW ming, dancing and on negligence, an ounce of drinking water Milwaukee - American Indian Student Saturday night, the will cost the same as an ounce of gold.” Services, the Milwaukee Indian “Mother Earth Water Having heard this, and understanding Education Committee, Wisconsin Walk” documentary was how essential water is to our survival and Department of Natural Resources, shown. health, she set out on a seven-year jour- Friends of Lakeshore State Park, Over the weekend, 30 ney, carrying a copper pail of water and Milwaukee Public Museum, Discovery children from the Student an eagle staff from shoreline to shoreline. World and tribal elders from throughout Conservation Association, Others joined in, taking turns carrying the Great Lakes region. a non‐profit group whose the water and eagle staff; walking along- Sept. 20-23, 2012, were chosen as mission is to build the next side the waterways and giving encour- the dates for the Teaching Lodge, and generation of conservation agement to one another. four days of teachings were scripted out. leaders, also joined the Meanwhile, as news began to As the date of the event drew closer, Teaching Lodge. spread, it became clear the grandmother’s preparations were well underway. Pole Throughout the four days, goal of raising awareness was working. holes were dug several days before the teachings covered many UrbanRez.ca, a film producer out of lodge was built. On Sept. 19, a small subjects including history Canada who specializes in storytelling group of volunteers harvested 60 saplings and origin stories, rock art, Kaye Garcia of FCPC Foundation, primary using digital media, caught up with from the Kettle Moraine Forest. Other women and men’s responsi- supporter of the Milwaukee Lakefront Mandamin and filmed much of the walk volunteers joined in unloading the bilities in the longhouse, Teaching Lodge, cuts rope for tying lodge firsthand to later produce a documentary saplings and carefully placed each one Ogichidaa (warrior) teach- poles together. entitled “Mother Earth Water Walk along the shoreline of Lake Michigan to ings, importance of water 2011”. (The documentary was shown at soak overnight. and our relationship to water, indigenous Lodge as he greeted the crowds with, the Milwaukee Lakefront Teaching The next morning, the sacred fire plants, coming of age teachings for “Hello, Milwaukee!” Lodge Saturday night). was lit and people gathered for a sunrise youth, clan teachings, history of Native On the final day, teachings closed As the walk progressed, Mandamin ceremony on the grounds at the spot people in Milwaukee and an elders panel. with an elder’s panel followed by a light and fellow walkers made their way to where the Lodge was to be erected. After Teachings were provided by Karen meal. Men and women joined in the task southeastern Wisconsin into Milwaukee a quick breakfast, students from the Washinawatok, Josephine Mandamin, of taking the Teaching Lodge down, where, in 2009, she met with city offi- Indian Community School arrived to join Bill Quackenbush, Frank Ettawageshik, while the children refilled each hole with cials and news media. As Mandamin adults and elders in building the 60-foot Tom Kroeger, Toni House, Randy the soil that had been previously looked out over Lake Michigan, she Lodge on the shores of Lake Michigan. Cornelius, Oralann Caldwell, Ken Fish, removed, thus restoring Mother Earth to envisioned a Lodge that would bring By sundown that day, the Lodge was Dale Kindness, Mary Ellen Baker and her previous state. back the “Little Boy” dewe'gan (drum) complete and ready for the new day to Cary Miller. Sunday’s elders panel fea- Aside from the historical signifi- whose teachings would help give a voice come. tured Mandamin, Ettawageshik, Baker, cance, attendees departed with the to the past and provide important teach- At the sunrise ceremony the follow- Skip Twardosz and Delbert Charging knowledge and skills to go forward with ings to our youth and their families. With ing morning, the “Little Boy” was sound- Crow. a new and deepened respect for their per- that, the vision of the Milwaukee ed to begin the first day of teachings in Not scripted in the four-day teach- sonal relationships with water and con- Lakefront Teaching Lodge was born. the Lodge. Children from the Indian ings was a nearby visit from President nections to all of creation, and with a bet- Once Mandamin shared her vision of Community School arrived to hear tradi- Obama, who did not participate in the ter understanding of issues faced by all the Teaching Lodge, the plans were in tional teachings by Ojibwe, Ottawa, Teaching Lodge, but whose unmistakable people. motion. The logistics of gathering people Potawatomi, Menominee and Oneida eld- voice was heard loud and clear at the to plan the Lodge proved to be challeng- ers. Children also participated in rock

A spirited game of lacrosse gave children and adults a chance to stretch their legs while honoring a Native tradition on the Josephine Mandamin (l) works with volunteers in the building of Teaching Lodge grounds. the Teaching Lodge. all photos courtesy Sonsee Array Creative Community POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2012 Page 3

Happy November Birthday Traveling Times Hires to These Elders 11-01 Billy Daniels Jr. 11-09 Malinda LaBarge New Reporter 11-02 Carol Bees 11-11 Catherine Frank 11-03 Robert Gerdeen 11-11 Rosemary Sadowski We extend a warm wel- 11-04 Donna VanZile 11-12 Lois J. Frank come to Michelle “Abbey” 11-05 Norman H. Tribbett 11-13 Maxine DeVerney Thompson, who is our new 11-06 Arnol Wensaut 11-16 Diane Daley reporter/photographer for the 11-06 Jeryl Perenich 11-16 Rita Vigue Traveling Times. 11-08 Viola LaMere 11-21 Jo Ann Giese Thompson is from Lac 11-09 Denise Krueger 11-26 Kenneth George Sr. du Flambeau, where she 11-27 Yvonne Wadinski worked as the tribal public relations director for several years. She also has experi- ence writing for publications including Indian Country Today Media Network, Native Peoples Magazine, News From Indian Country, Lac du Flambeau News, World Music Central, Lakeland Times and The Circle (Minneapolis), among others. Michelle “Abbey” Thompson She studied English, anthropology and art at Ft. this community, so expect to see more Lewis College in Durango, Colo., and event coverage, also.” She said, “I’m filmmaking at Minneapolis excited to join the PTT staff, and I look Community/Technical College. forward to meeting other people in the “I would like to add more cultural FCP community. I’m relatively new to content to the paper, including a month- the area, so come up and say ‘Boozhoo’ ly feature about a tribal elder and veter- if you see me out and about!” an. There are a lot of events going on in

“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief... and unspeakable love.” - Washington Irving

Deadline for the November 15, 2012 issue is • • • SAVE THE DATE • • • Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. Date: Nov. 13, 2012 • Time: 12:30 - 2 p.m. Where: Cul de sac at the west end of Mish ko swen Drive by the Utilities Dept.

The FCP Community and Aspirus Wausau Hospital invite you to join us at the newly assigned helicopter landing zone to tour the helicopter and visit with the flight crew who will be available for a question and answer session. Refreshments 8000 Potawatomi Trail • PO Box 340 • Crandon, WI 54520 will be available at the Health & Wellness Center after the tour until 3 p.m. phone: (715) 478-7437 • fax: (715) 478-7438 email: [email protected] • website: www.fcpotawatomi.com FCP EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PTT STAFF Chairman: HAROLD “GUS” FRANK Managing Editor: WINDA COLLINS Vice Chairman: Member of the JAMES A. CRAWFORD Native American Office Manager: Journalists Association MICHELLE SPAUDE Secretary: LORNA SHAWANO Reporter/Photographer: ABBEY THOMPSON Treasurer: JOSEPH DANIELS Graphic Artists: AMY KAMPSTRA Council Members: JOHN ALLOWAY JEFFREY KEEBLE JR. NATE GILPIN KRYSTAL STATEZNY

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 authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the PTT staff or the FCP 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 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- 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 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- duced without the written consent of the Editor. Page 4 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2012 Community/Departments Welcome to These New Employees

Agnes Shockto - Executive/ Alexandria Montgomery - Child Administration Department Support Executive/Administration Assistant Intake Specialist Hire date: 9/24/2012 Hire date: 10/08/2012 Contact info: (715) 478-7221 Contact info: (715) 478-7260 Agnes.Shockto@fcpotawatomi- Alex.Montgomery@fcpotawatomi- nsn.gov nsn.gov

Job Transfer/Title Change Jesse Dennison - Security Kristie Dehoyos 1st Shift Security Officer Compliance Officer To Gaming Hire date: 10/09/2012 Commissioner 10/01/2012 Nathan Collins - Security 1st Shift Security Officer Marguerite Mackin, Carter C-Store Hire date: 10/09/2012 Sales Clerk (part time) Hire date: 10/02/2012 Michele Thompson - Traveling Times Martha Armstrong - Rising Sun Reporter/Photographer Daycare Hire date: 10/09/2012 Child Care Teacher Contact info: (715) 478-7437 Hire date: 10/04/2012 Abbey.Thompson@fcpotawatomi- nsn.gov Jennifer Vanzile - Child Support Account Supervisor Name Changes: Hire date: 10/04/2012 Abbey Dall to Abbey Dall Lukowski Emergency Management Contact info: (715) 478-4434 Vickie Valenti to Vickie Steinhoff jenniferl.vanzile@fcpotawatomi- ICW Department Department Open House nsn.gov Rebecca McFadden to Rebecca Danielczak by Abbey Thompson Carter C-Store On Thursday, October 11, the FCP Volunteers were given the chance to Emergency Management (EM) use fire extinguishers to put out a simu- Department held their Open House at lated fire in the parking lot, using a new the Emergency Management Building. computer-based training system. Under Community members were invited controlled conditions, Mike Baker, EM to have lunch, ask questions of depart- Program Deputy Director, provided ment staff, and learn the ABCs of using hands-on training. He said “Many fire extinguishers. adults have never actually used a fire Linda Thomaschefsky, EM extinguisher, so we’re happy to show Department Director, discussed services our community members how easy it provided by the EM Department. Since is.” an emergency can occur at any time, and In the event of a home fire, using an with weather patterns becoming more extinguisher should be the last of four extreme in recent years, the depart- steps. This method has the acronym ment’s role in the community has “R.A.C.E.”: become more vital. Rescue-people in immediate danger “We provide year-round emergency Alarm- sound it quickly or send preparedness home kits for every sea- someone to sound it son,” she said “We also provide winter Contain-the fire by closing a door travel kits, fire extinguishers, first aid Extinguish/Evacuate- put it our or kits, NOA weather radios as well as lit- get out erature.” Thomaschefsky takes an organ- “Always remember- be safe, don’t ized, proactive approach. She meets try to fight a fire that you cannot handle; monthly with Emergency Directors from you are not a fire fighter.” Baker added. other tribes to share ideas and informa- tion. She has also written several emer- gency pamphlets for community mem- bers to use.

Flora Tracey, FCP employee, uses the PASS (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep) method of using a fire extinguisher. Health/Departments POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2012 Page 5 FCP Health & Wellness Center Ready, Set, Quit Today! Weekend Walk-In Clinic: submitted by Kristin Kuber, FCP Health & Wellness Center Health Educator Ready to quit smoking; but just wait- improve. A Sensible Alternative to an ER Visit ing for the right time? Wait no longer. • After one to nine months, coughing, by Abbey Thompson Make November your month to quit for sinus congestion, fatigue and shortness of good. In honor of the November 15 Great breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-like struc- On May 5, 2012, the FCP Health & tant that patients choose the right level of American Smokeout, the Community tures that move mucus out of the lungs) Wellness Center (HWC) opened its doors healthcare for their needs.” Health Department is encouraging tribal regain normal function in the lungs, on Saturdays and offered Weekend Walk- The easy access/location may have members to take advantage of their new increasing the ability to clean the lungs In Clinic services to FCP tribal members, been the reason some of these patients and improved smoking cessation services and reduce infection. employees and the general public. sought treatment for their illnesses or this month. Individuals will receive one- • After one year, the risk of coronary Convenient, non-urgent, high-quality injuries, instead of deciding not to be seen on-one counseling with a community heart disease is half that of a tobacco user. health care became available for injuries at all and putting up with unnecessary dis- health nurse to determine a personalized • After five - 15 years, your stroke or illnesses that couldn’t wait until comfort for the entire weekend. quit plan. This plan includes goal setting risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker. Monday. Its intent was to provide a faster, “No appointment is necessary and components and addresses potential chal- • After 10 years, the lung cancer less expensive alternative to a visit to the walk-ins are treated as they come in,” said lenges that may come up along the way. death rate is about half that of a continu- emergency room on weekends. The Jill Spieckerman, FCP clinical services Individuals will also receive a quit kit ing tobacco user. The risk of cancer of the Weekend Walk-In Clinic is the only such administrator. “Depending on the severity filled with items that aid in the quitting mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney clinic in the Crandon area. of the situation or injury, it’s first come, process. This kit includes a variety of and pancreas decrease. Data provided by HWC administra- first served.” healthy snacks, stress relieving materials • After 15 years, the risk of coronary tion indicates 180 patients were seen dur- Hours are Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 and motivational items. Those that contin- heart disease falls to that of a nonsmok- ing this time period. “We are reaching p.m. Spieckerman added, “For the imme- ue to schedule follow-up appointments er’s. many areas of the community at large. diate time, there really is no need to have and kick the habit for good are rewarded (Source: U.S. Surgeon General's Fifty percent of the visits have been from the clinic open on Sundays, and that’s with a gift that celebrates their hard Reports) local community residents or summer res- based on the patient numbers we have earned success. This month, make your health and idents who are not members of the tribe or seen so far since opening.” Helmick stat- When you quit for good, your health your loved ones’ health your number one employed by the tribe. Our goal was to ed, “it’s a balancing act to balance access improves instantly. priority. Stop exposing yourself and your make the service available to the whole for patients with overall expense so that • After 20 minutes, your blood pres- family and friends to the harmful chemi- community,” according to Linda Helmick, we can continue to offer a service for a sure drops to a level close to that before cals and toxins found in cigarette smoke. health administrator. portion of the weekend. We hope as word the last cigarette. The temperature of your It’s time to the kick the habit and move That data indicates 89 total visits spreads we are able to offer a Sunday hands and feet increases to normal. toward a healthier life. Take advantage of from FCP members and employees. This option.” Aspirus in Rhinelander, however, • After 12 hours, the carbon monox- the new and improved smoking cessation not only provides a convenience for the has Sunday walk-in hours. ide level in your blood begins to drop to program offered by the HWC Community patient but a potential significant savings The Weekend Walk-In Clinic has normal. Health Department. We are here to help to the tribal health plans. Many of these seen many types of minor complaints • After 24 hours, your chance of a you reach your health and wellness goals! visits would have been realized through ranging from cold and flu care, minor cuts heart attack decreases. If you have questions or would like visits to local emergency rooms. Less than requiring stitches, sprains, strains, simple • After two weeks to three months, to schedule an appointment call HWC 10 percent of the visits converted to emer- fractures, earaches, sore throats, bladder your circulation and lung function Community Health at (715) 478-4355. gency room visits so a significant cost infections and minor skin conditions. savings was realized for the patients and Infants to elders have taken advantage of those providing the insurance for patients. the service. It is always advisable to call Helmick indicated, “With the concern 911 for life-threatening symptoms. of healthcare costs at the forefront of For more information, call the HWC FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI everyone’s minds these days, it is impor- at (715) 478-4339. HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER 8201 Mish ko swen Dr., Crandon, WI TM General Information (715) 478-4300 • www.fcpotawatomi.com A t t e n t i o n YOUR Community. Tribal Member Homeowners YOUR Pediatric Care. If you received a loan from the Tribal Housing Department to purchase your home, you signed a Statement of Compliance (shown below). The Tribal YOUR Center. Housing Committee and Tribal Housing Department would like to remind you of this statement you signed upon receiving your loan. The home purchased with The FCP Health & Wellness Center is tribal loan funds is to remain your primary residence; you are to have it insured at all times and provide proof to the FCP Housing Office; real estate taxes are to your Medical Home, meaning that your be paid when due and provide proof of payment to the Housing Office; and the children are a part of a concept of care property is to be kept maintained at all times. that is centered around getting to know STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE them and their needs. You choose a I, (Member Name), do hereby certify that I am an individual of adult age, primary care physician and Care Team and that I am a duly enrolled tribal member of the Forest County Potawatomi and will be an active participant in the Community. decisions and plans regarding your I have this day received a $(Loan Amount) loan from the Forest County children. Your family is also included in Potawatomi Community, the proceeds of which shall be used for Tribal Housing patient care decisions, treatment and purposes. I have signed a Promissory Note evidencing the loan, which debt is education as you direct. Let us help you secured by a Real Estate Mortgage. The funds loaned to me have been or will be make good health choices and decisions. used for the purchase of a home, which home shall serve as my primary resi- dence at all times. I have received a copy of the Tribal Housing Policies & Guidelines, and To schedule an appointment, agree to abide by the same. I understand that I must keep the property properly please call YOUR Pediatric Department insured at all times, and provide a certificate of insurance upon demand, indicat- at 715-478-4339. ing a loss payable clause in favor of the Forest County Potawatomi Community. Other Services Offered I also understand that all real estate taxes must be paid when due, and that it is Behavioral Health Lab Radiology my obligation to provide proof of such payment, upon demand, to the Forest (715) 478-4332 (715) 478-4339 (715) 478-4339 County Potawatomi Community. I understand that I must keep the property properly maintained at all times, Community Health Optometry Rehabilitation Services (715) 478-4355 (715) 478-4345 (715) 478-4344 and that an authorized representative of the Forest County Potawatomi Community has the right to enter my home, upon reasonable prior notice, for the Dental Pharmacy Weekend Walk-In purpose of determining whether or not it has been properly kept and maintained. (715) 478-4313 (715) 478-4347 (715) 478-4300 Page 6 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2012 Departments

Leaves Youth Create Fall Art by Elsie N. Brady by Winda Collins How silently they tumble down On Wednesday, Oct. 10, youth involved with the N.E.W. Directions and and come to rest upon the ground CHOICES programs took part in an art project where they created their own fall leaf using tissue paper and glue plus the poem shown at right to lay a carpet, rich and rare, Various projects and events take place every week for several different age beneath the trees without a care, groups. If you’d like to learn more about the activities offered by N.E.W. Directions content to sleep, their work well done, or CHOICES, please call Ahshoni at (715) 478-4316, Judy Poler at (715) 478-4941 colors gleaming in the sun... or Joe Chaney at (715) 478-4839. If you need a ride, they can help with that as well.

Those taking part in the art project were (back to front and left to right) Bisher Daniels, Miranda DeVerney, Kaitlyn McGeshick, Raelynn Daniels, Aaliyah Alloway, Gracie Alloway, Maskwankot Daniels, Joey Brown, Sylindria Thunder, Sarah Jacobson, Albe Thunder, Kalista Brown, Georgie Cisneros, Dominick Daniels and Jeffrey Cisneros. Departments POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2012 Page 7 FCP Domestic Violence/Sexual Gte-Ga-Nes Preschool News Assault Program Holds Brat Fry submitted by Beth Wandsnider, Gte Ga Nes Parent/Child Coordinator by Winda Collins

The parents and children created spooky Halloween characters out of jugs.

Bozho, • A high percentage of a child’s School is now in full swing. viewing time is spent watching shows October 16 was our first Preschool intended for adults: 40 percent of a 6- Night. What a great turnout! We called it year-old’s viewing time, and 80 percent our Halloween Dinner with a Twist. of a 12-year-old’s viewing time. The dinner included: Mummy Hotdogs, • The average American child will Earthworm Macaroni and Cheese- have watched 100,000 acts of televised Worms on a Log, Spider Ring Carrots, violence, including 8,000 murders by the Eyeball Grapes and Witches Brew. Oh, time he or she finishes the sixth grade. we can’t forget the green and purple Contrast these numbers with the cupcakes! American Academy of Pediatrics’ rec- The parents and children created ommendation that a child watch no more Halloween characters out of milk jugs. than one to two supervised hours of TV While the jugs dried, the children went a day. to the classroom to play Halloween The result? bingo and practice their poem. This gave It is generally accepted that all this me a chance to talk with the parents TV watching has three main effects on (l-r) FCP Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault program employees about how much TV is too much? children: They become less sensitive to Megan Stahl, administrative assistant, and Nicole Calhoun, Television can be a source of learn- the pain and suffering of others, they ing and entertainment, but how much is become more fearful of the world domestic violence advocate, hawk brats for a good cause. The too much? around them, and they are more likely to event was held on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Schaefer’s in Crandon to A quick summary: behave toward others in aggressive or increase awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault. • The average U.S. household has at harmful ways. least one TV set turned on for about In addition, sitting around makes seven hours a day. them fat. American kids are in worse • The average school-aged child physical shape than they’ve ever been. spends 27 hours per week watching TV Simple solution: move more, watch less. (some preschoolers watch much more). The next Preschool Night is Nov. • Over the course of a year, children 13, which will include Thanksgiving spend more time watching TV than they dinner and a “Create a Book” activity. spend in school or participating in any Watch your mail for more details. other activity except sleep. • Children’s TV shows contain about 20 violent acts per hour.

FCP Vice Chair James A. Crawford and his wife, Jennifer, stop by to help the cause and get a bite to eat. All proceeds were funnelled back into the DV/SA program.

“A nation is not defeated until the hearts of its women are on the ground. Then it is done no matter how brave its warriors or how strong its weapons.” The children had fun reciting a poem for their parents at the first Preschool Night of the new school year. Cheyenne Proverb Page 8 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2012 Gaming

at 5:30 p.m. and regular games start at 6 value); 100 cards in machine for $60 What’s Going On in Carter? p.m. ($90 value); 120 cards in machine for • The fun continues! On the first $80 ($110 value). Regular games pay submitted by Cheryl Waube, PCCH General Manager and third Friday this month, we will be $100. playing ‘Finally $500 Fridays’. Buy in • Saturday, Nov. 24, will be our Thanksgiving Day: Casino opens at base points! Those that are not seniors $35; all regular games pay $500. And ‘Hunter’s Bingo Bash’! Regular games 4 p.m. Triple points will be available to can earn 200 same-day base points and for every buy-in, guests will get $15 in pay $150; two specials pay $750. Carter Club members from 4 p.m. to get a $5 off coupon for the prime rib free slot play. Bonanza pays $1,199 in 50 numbers or midnight! dinner at The Flames Sports Bar & Grill • Every Friday (except first and less, or consolation of $500. Last game Come celebrate ‘Black Friday or The Springs Restaurant, or earn 450 third Friday) is ‘Value Night’. Entry pays $10,000 or consolation of $1,000. Frenzy’ the first three Saturdays in same-day base points and get a FREE packs cost $10; all additional packs cost Food and entertainment from 5 – 7 p.m., November! Carter Club Members will prime rib dinner! $5; 75 cards in machine for $45 ($70 with games starting at 7 p.m. Five names have the chance to win great prizes to ‘Livin’ it up at 50’! Every Thursday, value); 100 cards in machine for $60 will be drawn at half time, one winner of help you survive Black Friday shopping. all club members over 50 years of age ($90 value); 120 cards in machine for the ATV and one winner for the deer Carter Club members can receive entries will receive a free entry into the drawing $80 ($110 value). Regular games pay blind and accessories, and three winners by earning 250 same-day base points for at the Carter Club booth. One winner $100 of $100 cash. 10 entries or redeem 250 points from will be drawn every hour from 11 a.m. • Looking for something fun to do • Every Sunday will be ‘Double their comp rewards balance for 10 to 7 p.m. for $100. For every 250 points on Friday nights? Come and play Promo Day’. Earn double entries to all entries. Six winners will be drawn each earned, you will receive 10 free entries ‘Cosmic Bingo’ every Friday. Packs cost monthly promotions - $15/$5 packs; reg- night from 5 to 10 p.m. If you are a new into the drawings. Guests are allowed to $12. Machine special – 30 card for $30 ular games pay $100. member to our Carter Club, on the day win twice each day. with nine games paying $100; one game • On Sunday, Nov. 25, come cele- of the drawing you will receive 10 free If you are a table games player, you paying a prize to be named, last game brate your birthday with us; anyone with entries into the drawing for that day! can earn entries while playing the tables paying $250. Free beer along with drink a November birthday will receive a free Are you ready for this? If you are for a chance to win an ‘Ice Castle Fish specials offered. Admissions open at 6-on entry pack. lucky enough to have your entry drawn, House’! The lucky winner will be drawn 9:30 p.m. with games starting at 10:30  • NEW! ‘Roulette Game Bonus’! this is what you will win: A basket con- on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 11 p.m. p.m. Regular bingo session will begin at It is played the same way that the Hot taining a fleece set, snacks, thermos and Promotion started on Monday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m. on Cosmic Bingo days. Ball is played with a little bit of a twist... mug set, first aid kit, note paper and pen, and ends with the final drawing on Dec. • Friday, Nov. 30, is our ‘Monthly It will cost $1 for the bonus ball; it will $1,000 cash, $500 Visa Card and $100 1. Carter Club table games members will Cash Drawing’ – every session when start on B1 and at every session except in Potawatomi Play! have two opportunities to earn entries you purchase an entry pack, you will be Cosmic Bingo, it will advance one num- Make sure you mark your calendar for this promotion. They may earn entered in the $500 monthly drawing. ber to win on until O75. At the next ses- for Friday, Nov. 23, and Saturday, Nov. entries by time played and bonus entries • On Saturdays, Nov. 3, 10 and 17, sion after O75, it will become a MUST 24, because we are celebrating ‘Widow’s for hands dealt. For every hour of play, join us for ‘Value Night’. Entry packs WIN prize, so whoever wins this game Weekend’. Carter Club members can Carter Club Table Games Members will cost $10 and all additional packs cost on the 76th session, will win the bonus earn entries for a chance to win one of earn 10 entries. Entries will be awarded $5; 75 cards in machine for $45 ($70 amount! the five designer purses with cash inside. for a full hour of play only and will earn Drawings will be from 6 – 10 p.m. each 10 bonus entries for hands dealt on night. Just earn 250 same-day base Sundays and Wednesdays. Here is how points or redeem 250 points from your you can win: comp rewards balance for 10 entries for • Blackjack – Same Suit Blackjack your chance to win. The bin will be • Let it Ride & Three Card Poker – emptied after each night of drawings. Any payout on the progressive $1 bet Again this year, we would like to • Craps – Any hard way win invite all our Carter Club Members to • Roulette – Any straight up win on help us fill the shelves of the local food 0 or 00 pantries during the holiday season. There will be a $100 cash drawing Please bring in three non-perishable leading up to the 11 p.m. drawing on items to our Carter Club booth Monday Dec. 1. Two winners will be selected at – Friday. Items cannot be expired. 1 p.m.; 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Carter Club members will receive $5 in for $100 each! Potawatomi Play for three items, and BINGO! this offer is good for one $5 Potawatomi • Coming soon - Watch for our new Play per day. Class II slot machines! Triple Point Madness! Earn triple • All month long for every pack pur- points for Carter Club members begin- chased earn an entry for the ATV draw- ning on Thursday, Nov. 22, at 4 p.m. ing on Saturday, Nov.. 24! until Friday, Nov. 23, at 7 a.m., and then • New and Improved ‘$200 Friday, Nov. 23 is ‘officially’ Black Tuesdays’! $15 packs include a 6-on for Friday, and all Carter Club members will 15 regular games paying $150 cash and earn triple points from midnight to 7 $50 free slot play. For each pack pur- a.m. chased, receive $5 in free slot play. New Sunday, Nov. 11, is Veteran’s Day, value for machine... 60 cards in machine and we would like to honor our vets. for $100 ($150) includes $25 in free slot Visit our Carter Club booth and show us play! your military ID; we will give you a $5 • Every Wednesday, join us for food comp to use at The Flames or The ‘Paper Must Win Wednesdays’. $15 Springs towards the special, plus receive packs with $5 extra packs; during all a $5 Potawatomi Play. The special of the regular games, if an electronic bingo day will be a one-pound T-bone steak unit wins, the game will continue on for with a potato and vegetable for $11.95. a paper win for $50. Regular games pay Stop in every Wednesday and enjoy $100. a fresh-baked cookie. Cookies are dis- • Thursdays is ‘Odd Ball Bingo’! tributed at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Win on an odd number and win $50 (while supplies last). extra on regular games; $15/$5. Regular If you love prime rib, Thursday is games pay $100 your day! Seniors earn 100 same-day • Friday, Nov. 9 is ‘Free Bingo’! base points and get a $5 off coupon for Come to our regular session and get a our delicious prime rib dinner at The free 6-on for the regular games; no other Flames Sports Bar & Grill or The purchase necessary. All additional packs Springs Restaurant, or if you would like cost $5; also, specials and hot ball are your meal free, just earn 250 same-day played at regular cost. Early birds start News From the Nations POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2012 Page 9 Study: Tax-Preparation Companies Push High-Cost Loans Against Tax Refunds submitted by Development Institute

LONGMONT, Colo. (Oct. 15, 2012) – account without paying a fee. In another years no matter where the tax return was Toys for Tots during the holiday season This past tax season, First Nations case, a taxpayer was automatically rolled prepared. In addition, one company did not because she did not have her children’s Development Institute (First Nations) car- into a RAC product when her application clearly disclose the annual percentage rate cards. This client later filed a complaint ried out a “mystery shopper” study of for- for a RAL was denied. on the tax-time loan, in violation of New with the New Mexico Attorney General’s profit, tax-preparation businesses serving Seven of the 10 shoppers were verbal- Mexico state law. Office against the tax-preparation firm and Native American taxpayers. The study cul- ly encouraged to take out a RAL, and near- Sarah Dewees, First Nations’ senior received a payment from the firm for the minated in a report titled More Tax Time ly all of the participants were surrounded director of research, policy and asset-build- fees associated with the third loan. Troubles that identifies a number of issues by Republic Bank posters advertising ing programs, said, “We acknowledge that “It is disheartening to see that some encountered by Native American tax filers. RALs, including all three shoppers who tax-preparation firms can provide a valu- businesses continue to prey on low-income Unfortunately, First Nations discovered were not verbally offered the option. Five able service, but we expect them to act eth- populations who need their hard-earned that high-cost loans against tax refunds are mystery shoppers applied for a loan against ically and in the best interest of their cus- refunds the most,” noted Shawn Spruce, a still being aggressively marketed. their tax refunds, and three received at least tomers. Our research suggests this is not First Nations consultant who assisted with Furthermore, some tax preparers manipu- one loan. Two loans were offered by always the case, and instead tax preparers this project. Spruce presented the findings late taxpayers into signing up for costly Republic Bank, but the other loans were are taking advantage of some Native of the report to the New Mexico Indian bank products such as Refund Anticipation offered by consumer loan companies or American tax filers.” Dewees will present Affairs Committee on Sept. 26, 2012, in Checks in order to receive their tax pawnshop-type businesses. the findings in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. Gallup, N.M. The purpose was to make key refunds. First Nations’ research documented 15, 2012, at the Ninth Annual Native legislators and tribal leaders (as well as The 10 mystery shopper visits were that tax-preparation firms employ a variety Gathering during the Opportunity Finance tax-preparation businesses) aware of how conducted between Nov. 28, 2011, and of techniques to urge people to use RAL- Network conference. firms take advantage of Native American April 17, 2012, in towns across New like credit products and then squeeze even One of the mystery shoppers, a single taxpayers within and around communities Mexico, including Gallup, Espanola, more revenue out of RAL borrowers. For mother with three children, applied for a with high Native populations. Bernalillo, Farmington, Milan, Santa Fe example, most tax-preparation firms holiday loan against her tax refund in “This presentation to the Indian and Albuquerque. With support from the required cash payment for tax-preparation December and had to leave her children’s Affairs Committee was crucial to fight for Annie E. Casey Foundation and the W.K. fees, which may encourage more people to Social Security cards and birth certificates consumer protections for Native Kellogg Foundation, this study was con- take out a loan-type product if they do not as “collateral.” She then had her taxes pre- Americans,” said Michael E. Roberts, pres- ducted to assess the quality of paid tax- have cash on-hand to pay for tax prepara- pared in January and applied for a refund ident of First Nations. “Our More Tax Time preparation services to document whether tion. Once a taxpayer takes out a loan, the anticipation loan. She called the tax firm Troubles report provided legislators and these companies were steering individuals tax-preparation fees are often rolled into three weeks later to see if her refund had tribal leaders with solid evidence that toward expensive products such as refund the cost of the loan, increasing the princi- come in and was told it hadn’t, even predatory lending continues to be a prob- anticipation loans (RALs) or refund antici- pal upon which interest is charged. though the IRS website indicated that it lem in many New Mexico communities.” pation checks (RACs). This research builds Additionally, the research identified had (she was later told that the company To access an electronic copy of the on previous work conducted by First that loan companies often employ question- needed 10 days to “process” the refund). report, please visit First Nations Nations that evaluated paid tax-preparation able or illegal practices when managing the Under economic pressure because she was Knowledge Center at www.firstnations.org. companies during the 2011 tax season. loan process or completing the loan agree- recently unemployed, she applied for a To order a paper copy of the report, please The most troublesome finding was ments. For example, First Nations docu- third refund loan and ended up paying a contact Sarah Dewees at sdewees@firstna- that some tax preparers use misinformation mented two cases where birth certificates total of 15 percent, or $1,318, in loan fees tions.org or by phone at (540) 371-5615. to manipulate clients into signing up for and/or Social Security cards were used as against her $8,000 refund. She finally got costly products like the RAC or RAL. collateral for a loan, even though they have her children’s Social Security cards back in Three of the 10 participants in the study limited financial value. It was very com- February, but was unable to participate in were pushed to automatically sign up for a mon to have people sign power of attorney costly RAC to receive their refund. Tax forms without any explanation of what they preparers used several tactics to encourage were. First Nations was informed about people to use this product. In one case, the one case where a tax-preparation firm had bank product was presented as the default clients sign a 10-year power of attorney option and the taxpayer was told he could form, thus ensuring that the tax refund is not receive direct deposit into his bank returned to that business for the next 10 Guidance Provided for Federal Income Tax Treatment of Per Capita Payments submitted by U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Interior’s Office of the Special Trustee for Revenue Service has provided Notice American Indians (OST) website at 2012-60 concerning the federal income tax www.doi.gov/ost. OST Fiduciary Trust treatment of per capita payments that mem- Officers (FTOs) are available to assist trib- bers of Indian tribes receive from proceeds al trust beneficiaries regarding funds in of certain settlements of tribal trust cases tribal trust and Individual Indian Money between the United States and those Indian accounts. Contact information for FTOs is tribes. The notice advises, in part, “per available at www.doi.gov/ost/fto. capita payments made from the proceeds of Beneficiaries may also obtain infor- an agreement between the United States mation about their Indian trust funds by and an Indian tribe settling the tribe’s calling the OST Trust Beneficiary Call claims… are excluded from the gross Center, toll free, at 1-888-678-6836. The income of the members of the tribe receiv- call center is open Monday through Friday, ing the per capita payments.” 7:00 am to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 “This is very important information a.m. to noon, Mountain time. for tribal members who receive settlement The mission of OST is to perform our funds. I hope each one will take just a few fiduciary trust responsibilities to American moments to read this IRS notice,” said act- Indian tribes, individual Indians and Alaska ing Principal Deputy Special Trustee Natives by incorporating a beneficiary Michele F. Singer. focus and beneficiary participation while The complete notice may be accessed providing effective, competent stewardship on the website of the Department of the and management of trust assets. Page 10 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2012 Notices

CULTURE EVENTS OPPORTUNITIES SERVICES OFFERED 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 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 Theresa Marvin, RN, come; call Linda Radtke, (715) 484-7271, 14,000 ready-to-use templates, more than Center, Library and Museum: (715) CDE, at (715) 478-4383, Lisa Miller, RD, for more information and hours. 100,000 job-winning phrases and more 478-7478. CD, at (715) 478-4320, or Cathy Chitko at than 350 different design themes. When (715) 478-4367. SERVICES OFFERED complete, the auditor will evaluate your EDUCATION résumé. Employment Skills Program • WisCareers Website - career explo- Crandon Indian Education FCP Economic Support has an ration guide and opportunities on comput- Committee - employment skills program for tribal er programs. Complete a variety of assess- Monthly meetings are normally HEALTH members with resources/tools to help ments based on interests, work values, held the first Wednesday of each month them overcome employment barriers. We career skills and workplace skills; help at 5 p.m. at Health & Wellness Center. Crandon AA - Thursday Night Big are here to coach and encourage individu- coordinate your work values into an excit- Contact these committee members with Book Study, lower level Crandon Library als to recognize their skills and to find ing career; check out a variety of technical questions or concerns: 7 - 9 p.m. Contact: Paulette at (715) 902- occupations related to those skills and schools and colleges; use a guided pro- Margaret Konaha - Chairperson 0672. interests. gram to set up your portfolio. (715) 478-7347 (work) AA Meetings - Lost Marbles *See notice below. 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 Coordinator living is more than welcome to attend! If Support Department and is for tribal members living in Forest County and/or (715) 478-6175 (home) you have any questions, contact Brooks surrounding areas for accessibility to jobsites. (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 [email protected] Wellness Center Behaviorial Health at provide a fresh perspective to tribal businesses through a work experience. This Wabeno Indian Education (715) 478-4332. work experience can help the tribal community by showing your talents and Committee - Meetings are held every Women’s Healing Talking Circle - interests to tribal businesses. It is an opportunity to make an impression and second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Thursdays at 6 p.m., lower level of explore area of tribal government before entering into full-time employment. at Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel. the FCP Cultural Center, Library & If you are unsure about the work experience, we can work to address con- Museum. Contact Peggy at (715) 478- cerns you may have regarding the work experience and/or employment. EVENTS 4335 or (715) 889-9041 or Deb at (715) 478-4933 or (239) 834-8854. This program also offers the following services: Family Night - Do You Feel Like No One • Career Assessment - guide on what area would be best for you based on FCP Language and Culture presents a Understands You? You’re not alone! Let your interest and skills. family night within the third week of each your voice be heard! Let someone share • Academic Success Center - basic computer, math or writing assistance to month. Watch for flyers or call (715) 478- your pain! If you are thinking of commit- achieve your high school equivalency diploma and/or brush up on general aca- 4430 or 7376. ting suicide or know someone who is, demic areas to prepare for secondary education/employment. Get Fit & Stay Active - please get help! Help is only one touch or FCP tribal members, their immediate • Resumé writing guide - resume templates, websites to help in designing a phone call away. families and FCP employees can use resume, paper and cover letter examples. Crisis Line: 1 (888) 299-1188 recreation and fitness equipment at We • Quick Skills - hands-on training to learn and enhance your computer skills (Serving Forest, Vilas & Oneida counties: Care in Carter, Wis., Monday-Friday, noon in Microsoft Programs such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Access. 24 hours a day/7 days a week) - 8 p.m.* • Job Seeking Skills - tips on applying for employment, addressing some Kids in Need: 1 (800) 622-9120 Employees of the FCP Rec Center barriers. will staff both rooms. Contact Brian The Get-2-Gether Peer Support Drop-In Center: (715) 369-3871 • Mock Interviews - practice run for interview. Tupper at (715) 478-7420 with questions. • Also advantages/incentives after work experience placement. *Hours subject to change depending Run-Away Hotline: 1 (800) 621-4000 on scheduled Rec Center activities. 1 (800) 273-TALK; TTY: 1 (800) 799- Please stop in and check it out. If you have any questions or interest in the FCP Tribal Member Diabetics: 4TTY or visit suicidehotlines.com. program, please call Rick Alloway at (715) 478-7262 or Christie Schmidt at Diabetes Luncheon - (715) 478-7206. Topic: Nutrition Speakers: TBD Date/Time: Nov. 20, 2012, noon Location: Health & Wellness Center lower conference room. When is the Open Enrollment for the Tribal Health Plan? RSVP required: Theresa Marvin, RN, CDE, (715) 478-4383, or Cathy Chitko, If you missed the deadline for adding a spouse or baby, November is the tribal open enrollment peri- (715) 478-4367. od for those who wish to add someone to the plan. During open enrollment, you may add eligible family members not currently enrolled under the program. Coverage begins December 1. For more information, please contact Janet at (715) 478-4798 or Heidi at (715) 478-7274. Notices/Calendar/Personals POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2012 Page 11

O C T O B E R 2 0 1 2 November 2012 FCP Elder Menu* C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S Monday, Oct. 29 Monday, Nov. 5 Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h Gravy, Broccoli, Peaches, Pudding Gravy, California Blend Veggies, Dinner Roll, Pineapple • Infant Nutrition/WIC - Carter We Care: Nov. 1, 1 - 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 • Infant Nutrition - HWC: Nov. 6, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Corn, Tuesday, Nov. 6 Spinach, Mixed Fruit • WIC - HWC: Nov. 13, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Indian Tacos w/lettuce, tomato, black olives, onion, Chocolate Cake • Diabetic Luncheon – HWC: Nov. 20, noon – 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 w/Peanut Butter Frosting • Mindful Eating Event - HWC: Nov. 27, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Cheeseburger on Bun, Tomato Slices, • Carter We Care Facility Staffing: Squash, Green Beans, Apricots Wednesday, Nov. 7 Mondays – Theresa Marvin, Lisa Miller Thursday, Nov. 1 Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Broccoli, Tuesdays - Leah Littleton Meatball Sub w/Red & Green Corn, Pears, Bread Wednesdays – Jodie Harris, Cathy Chitko Peppers & Onions, Sun Chips®, Thursday, Nov. 8 Thursdays – Yvonne Robles Peanut Butter Cookie Beef Stew, Biscuits, Tropical Fruit Friday, Nov. 2 Friday, Nov. 9 F C P F a m i l y R e s o u r c e C e n t e r Pea Soup & Ham, Carrots, Creamy chicken Wild Rice Soup, Corn Bread, Mandarin Oranges Wheat Roll, Carrots & Celery Sticks • Healthy Relationships: Mondays, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, 1 - 3 p.m. w/Dip, Prunes • Play Shoppe: Tuesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Life Skills Group: Wednesdays, 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-3 p.m., Zumba offered on Nov. 7, 21. *Menus subject to change. Milk, juice or coffee with every meal. • Positive Indian Parenting: Thursdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10 a.m. - noon Call (715) 478-4837 for details on programs. OPEN registration for Nurturing Fathers!

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• Group I Youngsters: Tuesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Group II - Youth: Wednesdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Group III - Teens: Thursdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. ***Nov. 1: ATV Certification Course ***Nov. 19: Bullying Workshop ***Nov. 20 & 30: Movies All events are at the FCP Family Resource Center unless otherwise specified. Youth needing a ride, please call Judy Poler at (715) 478-4941 or (715) 889-0723; or Joe Chaney at (715) 478- 4839. For more information, call Ahshoni Daniels at (715) 478-4316 or (715) 889-3333. R e c r e a t i o n D e p a r t m e n t Call (715) 478-7420 for info on open gym hours or events. • Annual Haunted House Oct. 27, 28, 30, 31, 6 - 10 p.m., Red Deer Ranch.

Happy Birthday to Jessika Bird Oct. 30. We love you! From, your Mom, Bill, Kassidy, Travis & Dalton

Happy 18th Belated Birthday, Gregory Jr., on Happy 7th Birthday to Happy Birthday Oct. 10th. to my little sister, Isaac Frank on Nov. 10. Bonnie. Love, your From, Dad & Aaliyah Love, Clarence D. family, Auntie Tre, Grandma Happy Belated Birthday, Thank you to FCP Executive Council Happy 1st Birthday Oct. 25th, Auntie Bonnie. for your continued support of the Talena Sky Daniels. Joyce, Jala, education of our youth! Love, Mom, Dad, Grandma Joyce, Tierra, Juju Love, Tracy, Jala, Tierra, With gratitude, Juju and Talena FCP Parents & Families Jala, Tierra and Juju and Talena Page 12 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2012 Hunting Moon Powwow Eighth-Annual Hunting Moon (Gi Wse Gises) Pow Wow a Success submitted by Ryan Amundson, PBC External Communications Manager MILWAUKEE (Oct. 22, 2012) – 2nd: Wayne Silas, Wis. 5th: Anhinga White Cloud, Wis. 2nd: Madeline Douglas, Ontario The eighth-annual Hunting Moon (Gi 3rd: Dwight White Buffalo, Minn. Teen Boy’s Traditional 3rd: Coral Rae Benton, Wis. Wse Gises) Pow Wow, sponsored by the 4th: Jason Whitehouse, Mich. 1st: Michael Fish, Wis. 4th: Alexa Gabbard, Minn. Forest County Potawatomi Community, 5th: Joe Bointy, Kan. 2nd: Talon White-eye, Ontario 5th: Ruby Smith, Minn. was held at Potawatomi Bingo Casino Senior Women’s Fancy 3rd: Reuben Crowfeather, Minn. Jr. Boy’s Grass from Oct. 19 – 21. 1st Place: Crystal Cleveland, Wis. 4th: Brad White-eyes, S.D. 1st: George Gillette, Va. Men’s Golden Age 2nd: Kellie LeBeau, S.D. 5th: Floyd King, Wis. 2nd: Wakinyan Fiddle, Minn. 1st: Royce Kingbird, Minn. 3rd: Gena Top Sky, Mont. Teen Girl’s Traditional 3rd: Sedrick Hindsley, Wis. 2nd: Terry Fiddler, Minn. 4th: Muriel Steward, Wis. 1st: Aerius Benton, Wis. 4th: Chaske Jacobs, Wis. 3rd: Charles Hindsley, Wis. 5th: Dana Roberts, Iowa 2nd: Kaitlyn Douglas, Ontario 5th: Deo Top Shy, Mass. 4th: Edmond Nevaquaya, Mich. Men’s Traditional 3rd: Arianna Green Crow, Wis. Jr. Girl’s Jingle 5th: Wayne Pushetonequa, Iowa 1st: Dana Warrington, Wis. 4th: Tara Fiddler, Minn. 1st: Adrianna Douglas, Ontario Women’s Golden Age 2nd: Wendall Powless, Wis. 5th: Alexus Ortiz, Wis. 2nd: Izabella Chaboyea, Minn. 1st: Annamae Pushetonequa, Iowa 3rd: John Richards, S.D. Teen Boy’s Grass 3rd: Maicy King, Wis. 2nd: Oralann Caldwell, Wis. 4th: Adrian Klein, Wash. 1st: Mason Kingbird, Minn. 4th: Mariah White, Wis. 3rd: Virgie Tsosie, Ariz. 5th: Steve Charging Eagle, S.D. 2nd: Saunders Stillday, Minn. 5th: Adalia Plain, Ontario 4th: Charlene Bomberry, Ontario Women’s Traditional 3rd: Gavin White-eye, Ontario Jr. Boy’s Fancy 5th: Patricia Logan, Wis. 1st: Jancinta Warrington, Kan. 4th: Charles Lasley, Wis. 1st: David Cleveland, Wis. Senior Men’s Traditional 2nd: Amber Buffalo, Minn. 5th: Jaycob Johnson, Wis. 2nd: Silas Whitebuffalo Jr., Minn. 1st: Lonny Street, N.C. 3rd: Alva Fiddle, Okla. Teen Girl’s Jingle 3rd: Quentin Cleveland-Taylor, Wis. 2nd: Tony Wahweotten, Kan. 4th: Jacinta Tsosie, Ariz. 1st: Shaydee Pretends Eagle, N.D. 4th: Buster Cleveland, Wis. 3rd: Chaske LaBlanc, Minn. 5th: Emery Rose, 2nd: Waskwane Stonefish, Mich. 5th: Dawson Grignon, Wis. 4th: Richard Street, N.D. Men’s Grass 3rd: Shaundeen Smith, Kan. Jr. Girl’s Fancy 5th: Darwin Bernard, S.D. 1st: Wanbli Charging Eagle, Wis. 4th: Lilia Kingbird, N.D. 1st: Malia Jacobs, Wis. Senior Women’s Traditional 2nd: Trae Little Sky, Alberta 5th: Sierra White, Ontario 2nd: Eahtosh Bird, Saskatchewan 1st: Tosha Goodwill, S.D. 3rd: Rooster Top Shy, Minn. Teen Boy’s Fancy 3rd: Micayla Silas, Wis. 2nd: Danita Goodwill, Okla. 4th: Buck Spotted Tail, S.D. 1st: Terrance Cleveland, Wis. 4th: Emaree Iron Hawk, S.D. 3rd: Mary-Lou Ducharme, Manitoba 5th: Tohee Funmaker, Wis. 2nd: Albert King Jr., Wis. 5th: Diana Sanapaw Wis. 4th: Monica Raphael, Mich. Women’s Jingle 3rd: Jessup Yazzie, S.D. Men’s Woodlands Style Special 5th: Ruby McArthur, N.D. 1st: Grace Pushetonequa, Wis. 4th: Sonny Means, S.D. 1st: Dana Warrington, Wis. Senior Men’s Grass 2nd: Tonia Jo Hall, N.D. 5th: Delano Cleveland, Wis. 2nd: Shane Mitchell, Wis. 1st: Rusty Gilette, Va. 3rd: Jackie Klein, N.C. Teen Girl’s Fancy 3rd: Vincent Bender, Wis. 2nd: Clifton Goodwill, 4th: KC Kindsley, Wis. 1st: Beedoskah Stonefish, Mich. 4th: Daniel Prescott, Wis. Saskatchewan 5th: Winona Kingbird, N.D. 2nd: Brennah Wahweotten, Kan. 5th: Joe Syrette, Mich. 3rd: Quanah LaRose, R.I. Men’s Fancy 3rd: Kianna White, Ontario 6th: Dennis Young Bear, Iowa 4th: Ronnie Preston, Wis. 1st: Darrell Hill, Wis. 4th: Coral Gillette, Va. Old Time Women’s Scrub Special 5th: Alan Childs, Minn. 2nd: Brandon St. John, Minn. 5th: Tessa Diamond, Wis. 1st: Jancita Warrington, Kan. Senior Women’s Jingle 3rd: Marquel Crawford, Minn. Jr. Boy’s Traditional 2nd: Tracy Pecore, Wis. 1st: Henrietta McGurk, Calif. 4th: Kenny Pratt Jr., Manitoba 1st: Robert Morris, Neb. 3rd: Gena Top Sky, Mont. 2nd: Candice Johnson, Minn. 5th: Nigel Schuyler, Mich. 2nd: Jonah Jackson, N.D. 4th: Lois Dawn, Wis. 3rd: Glenda Begay, Ill. Women’s Fancy 3rd: Bryson Funmaker, Wis. Cheyenne Fiddler Special 4th: Tara Swallow, Wis. 1st: Jocy Bird, S.D. 4th: Lennox Lasley, Wis. 1st: Tosha Goodwill, S.D. 5th: Francisca Smith, Minn. 2nd: Rose Track, Wis. 5th: Raymond Begay, Ill. 2nd: Melissa Montoya, Mich. Senior Men’s Fancy 3rd: Patricia Bugg, Minn. Jr. Girl’s Traditional 3rd: Kellie Mae Downwind, Minn. 1st: Spike Draper, N.M. 4th: Nahmi Lasley, Iowa 1st: Catherine Howell, Okla.