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VOLUME 19, ISSUE 18 NME BNE GISES STURGEON MONTH MARCH 15, 2014 First Native American in Space

In this Issue:

Pinewood Derby & Carnival pg. 7

Commander John B. Herrington talking about his experience in space.

by Val Niehaus John B. Herrington may not sound being like a special name to anyone but after sus- From learning about his life and career as a Herrington working on the ISS in space. Laona Youth Wrestling pended as there, he Naval Aviator, a career that culminated in would have nor- began to think pg. 12 his becoming a NASA astronaut, his life mally occurred for a about even greater may seem a lot more interesting to most freshman with this grade point opportunities and thought, “Hey, of us. average. He knew he was intelligent I’m at this school, the Naval Air Station PTT had the incredible opportunity to enough but wasn’t sure what he should do Pensacola, Florida, and I see these meet Commander Herrington face-to-face with his life after this unfortunate occur- plaques of all the naval aviators who went and was able to have a normal but very rence. on to become astronauts. Why can’t I do humbling conversation with him about his Herrington explained that he knew he that?” Subsequently, he twice submitted life adventures. Of course, the main focus loved the outdoors and being outside, so applications to NASA. On the second of this dialog was discussion of the most taking into consideration his love of rock application process, NASA invited him exhilarating adventure of his life - his climbing and all that entailed, he was able down for an interview. He actually never time in space. to find a job as a surveyor to help build thought he would be selected, but low and Herrington was born in Wetumka, highways throughout Colorado. He was behold, in 1996 he was chosen for the Okla., and is a member of the Chickasaw fortunate in that his boss recognized his program and began training. tribe. He recollected hearing his great abilities. He sat him down one day and Six years later, he was able to walk Calendar ...... pg. 10 granny, who was full-blood Chickasaw talked with him about what he planned to in space. In November 2002, Commander Native American, speaking the Chickasaw do with the rest of his life. This boss Herrington participated in the sixteenth Notices ...... pg. 10 language and commented that she in fact ended up convincing him to go back to shuttle mission to the International Space Personals ...... pg. 11 never knew another language. After start- school. He encouraged him to become an Station (ISS), aboard the STS-113 ing his childhood years in Oklahoma, engineer so that Herrington could actually Endeavour. He was a member of a four- Pow-wows ...... pg. 11 Herrington moved to many different cities help design the highways he was building man crew instead of the usual seven, but including Colorado Springs, Colo. rather than construct them. Following this his crew ended up bringing three people Riverton, Wyo., and Plano, Texas. His discussion, Herrington reapplied to back with them from the space station so father was a pilot, and Herrington school. Fortunately, they gave him a sec- could only start with the four. described memories of flying his first Herrington described wearing space- PAID PAID ond chance and he was able to get read- plane at the age of 10. PRSRT STD PRSRT mitted. This time, he knew what he want- suits that weighed 300 pounds each, US POSTAGE WAUPACA, WI WAUPACA, PERMIT NO 47 PERMIT He graduated from high school in ed to do and was motivated to do it. That though in space, where things are weight- 1976 and knew he had to go to college made all the difference. less, they essentially weighed nothing. because his parents expected that of him. As a senior in college, he worked as These suits cost an incredible 12 million He said, “If you want to improve your a tutor for the math department. Through dollars each. Such high tech suits were chances of success, you have to go to col- this work he had the opportunity to meet essential in an environment where the cli- lege.” During his first year, Herrington a 65-year-old retired Navy pilot who sub- mate is 200 degrees in the sun yet minus was side tracked by his passion for rock sequently convinced Herrington to join 200 degrees in the shade - something that climbing and found that instead of study- the Navy. Rather than building highways, is incredibly difficult to comprehend. ing in his room, he was outside rock Herrington spent 22 years in the Navy as Herrington went on describe the climbing. As a result of his lack of focus a United States Naval Aviator. Herrington many different ways that being in space on academics, he readily admitted to hav- received his commission from Aviation can affect your body and your mind. It ing earned two D’s in biology, a D in Officer Candidate School in March 1984 was interesting that he described the hard- Western Civilization, earning a 1.70 grade and was designated a Naval Aviator in est thing as having to deal with the way point average that first semester. Because March 1985. During his career, he logged that the absence of gravity affects the way he was not a full-time student, he was over 3,800 flight hours in over 30 differ- your mind wants to think. kicked out of the university rather than ent types of aircraft. continued on pg. 6... Page 2 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • March 15, 2014 Community

A Porte Hotel Construction Update Cochere is submitted by Kim Mitschke, PBC External Communications Specialist constructed 2.21.2014 2.28.2014 at the hotel • Safety continues to be the number • Safety continues to be the number entrance. one priority on the construction site. one priority on the construction site. Crews have been working 462 days Crews have been working 469 days without a lost-time incident. without a lost-time incident. • A temporary wall has enclosed the • The final nine foot tall band of existing Tribal Room and will remain in green-tinted glass was fitted into the top- place until the opening of the hotel. floor suite today, thus enclosing the • Exterior framing and sheeting is entire 18-story hotel tower in floor-to- ongoing at the main entrance of the ceiling glass. hotel. • Exterior framing and sheeting is • Nearly the entire tower has been ongoing at the main entrance of the Guest rooms are enclosed by floor-to-ceiling glass, and hotel. primed and the final pane of glass is expected to be • Roofing work is ongoing. painted. fitted into place by the end of February. • Masonry work is underway on the • Roofing work is ongoing. south and east sides of the hotel tower. • Masonry work is underway on the • Drywall and taping is complete south and east sides of the hotel tower. through the 17th floor. • Drywall work is complete through • Ceiling drywall in the corridors is the 17th floor and taping is ongoing. complete through the 8th floor. • Ceiling drywall in the corridors is • Guest rooms have been primed complete through the 8th floor. and painted through the 10th floor, and • Guest rooms have been primed continues from floors 11 – 14. and painted through the 10th floor, and • Ceramic tile work has been com- continues from floors 11 – 14. pleted on floors 5 – 7 and continues on • Ceramic tile work has been com- floors 8 – 10. Work continues pleted on floors 5 – 7 and continues on • Vanity and bar tops, toilets, show- in the hotel floors 8 – 10. er fixtures and light fixtures are being lobby. • One elevator will be completely installed on the 5th and 6th floors. installed by Feb. 27, allowing the skip • One elevator has been installed hoist to be removed at that point. and the skip hoist will begin to be • The construction trailer will be removed over the weekend. removed from the worksite next week, • The construction trailer was thus relocating construction offices to removed from the worksite this week, the casino’s underground valet. relocating construction offices to the • The mock rooms were revealed to casino’s underground valet. local media on Feb. 10. YOUTH RECREATIONAL SPONSORSHIP LOGO CONTEST

To encourage Ages 6 - 17 FCP youth to pursue his/her dreams, Open to all FCP youth membership the Forest County Potawatomi Deadline for artwork submission is Executive Council is promoting a Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Youth Recreational Sponsorship Turn artwork in to FCP Recreation by 8 p.m. that helps youth become Pick up registration form at FCP Rec, or download: FCPotawatomi.com respectful, responsible members of the community. Artwork judging will be done by youth participants on March 29, 2014, To promote this sponsorship at FCP Recreation Building, 1 p.m. program, FCP is sponsoring a logo contest. Any medium can be used to create logo (i.e., pencil, ink, paint, digital, etc.). Logo must include cultural imagery. Contact: The winning logo design will be used to represent the Richard Gougé, FCP Treasurer Youth Recreational Sponsorship. (715) 478-4847 [email protected] Sponsored by Sample of what logo with questions could look like Community POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • March 15, 2014 Page 3

Francisca E. “Chita” Alloway

Francisca E. “Chita” Alloway, 54, of Wabeno, Wis., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at the Langlade Hospital in Antigo. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on Sept. 22, 1959, to Frank and Yvonne (Smith) Grimaldo. Along with her mother and adopted father, David Keeble, they resided in Hanover Park, Ill. She began her career work- ing as an AODA counselor. She also worked for the ICW and as Home School Coordinator for the Wabeno School District. She loved helping others and men- toring the younger generations. Francisca enjoyed playing bingo, casino trips, cooking and the Chicago Bears. Francisca is survived by two daughters: Yvonne (Jeremy) Domke, Erminia (Ryan Mahony) Gonzales, sister: Clara Lange, and brother: Jeff (Betty Jo) Keeble, all of Wabeno. She is further survived by five grandchildren: Trevor, Alexis, Kyle, Alessia and Braven. She was preceded in death by her parents, Yvonne, Frank and Dave. Visitation was held on Feb. 24, and Big Drum Services were held on Feb. 25, at the Potawatomi Recreation Center. Billy Daniels officiated. Burial took place in the McIntosh Cemetery. Weber-Hill Funeral Home assisted the Alloway family with arrangements. Online condolences at www.weberhillfuneralhome. com. March 2014 FCP Elder Menu* Monday, March 17 Monday, March 24 Baked Chicken, Stuffing, Cheeseburger on Bun, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Tomato Slices, Pickles, Squash, Dinner Roll, Pineapple Green Beans, Peaches Tuesday, March 18 Tuesday, March 25 Military Veterans BBQ Pork on Bun, Baked Potato, Pork Chops, Baked Potato, Corn, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Peaches, Asparagus, Applesauce Veterans Post 1 - We consider it an honor and privilege to be Nutrigrain® Bar Wednesday, March 26 of service to our Potawatomi community. Membership is open to Wednesday, March 19 Chicken Wings, Parsley Potatoes, Stuffed Peppers, Refried Beans, Peas & Carrots, Mandarin Oranges all veterans and spouses of Potawatomi tribal members. Meetings Peanut Butter Cake Thursday, March 27 take place on the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Thursday, March 20 Beef Stir Fry, Rice, Lemon Pepper Fish, Boiled Red Egg Roll, Pineapple old FCP tribal hall located at 8000 Potawatomi Trail, Crandon. Potatoes, Asparagus, Mixed Berries Friday, March 28 Please join us! Friday, March 21 Boiled Dinner, Dinner Roll, Tomato Rice Soup, Oatmeal Cookie, Fresh Fruit Cheese Sandwich, Grape Juice, *Menus subject to change. Milk, Strawberries juice or coffee with every meal.

8000 Potawatomi Trail • PO Box 340 • Crandon, WI 54520 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 AL W. MILHAM Native American Office Manager: Journalists Association MICHELLE SPAUDE Secretary: LORNA SHAWANO Reporter/Photographer: VAL NIEHAUS CORRECTIONS for March 1, 2014 issue: Treasurer: RICHARD GOUGÉ III Graphic Artists: The caption for the “FCPC Donates Van” photo on pg. 2 KRYSTAL STATEZNY incorrectly listed one of the recipients as Adam Dewing. It was, Council Members: RACHEL ZABOROWSKI NATE GILPIN in fact, Benjamin Dewing. JAMES A. CRAWFORD The caption for the “Girl’s Basketball” photo on pg. 6 Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) is a twice-monthly publication of the Forest County included an incorrect spelling for Anike. Her last name is spelled 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 Sulaimon. Nation. PTT encourages the submission of Letters to the Editor. All letters must include the PTT apologizes for any inconvenience these errors may have 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 caused. 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- Deadline for the April 1, 2014 issue is als submitted past deadlines posted in the PTT. No part of this publication may be repro- duced without the written consent of the Editor. Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Page 4 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • March 15, 2014 Departments March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day submitted by Kristin Kuber, FCP Health & Wellness Center Health Educator Each year, March 20 is recognized perform body piercing or tattoos (3) as National Native HIV/AIDS from a mother to her child - through Awareness Day. This observance day pregnancy, birth or breast feeding. reminds us of the impact of HIV/AIDS HIV infection is preventable. By on American Indians, Alaska Natives increasing your knowledge and taking and Native Hawaiians. It is an opportu- the following precautions, you can pro- nity to raise awareness of the risks of tect yourself from HIV. HIV to Native people, to help communi- • Get tested and keep getting tested. ties understand what contributes to those Always know your status. HIV tests are risks, and to encourage individuals to available at the FCP Health and get tested for HIV. Wellness Center. You can also visit HIV is a chronic condition that www.hivtest.org or http://www.arcw.org destroys the immune system, weakening to find testing sites in your area. the body’s ability to fight off infections • Use condoms correctly and consis- and certain cancers. AIDS is the last and tently. Stop in the Community Health most serious stage of HIV infection. Department and ask for a brown bag. When a person has AIDS, the body’s Condoms are FREE to tribal members immune system is too weak to defend and their families. against infections and cancer. • Never share needles. Although there is no cure for HIV • Talk to someone. Decrease the or AIDS, both are treatable. There are stigma by sharing what you know about effective medications and treatment pro- HIV. tocols that can help people live long, • Get informed. It’s important to well balanced and productive lives. stay up-to-date on current HIV/AIDS HIV can be spread from one person information and learn what you can do to another when infected fluids such as: to either prevent or treat HIV/AIDS. blood, semen and pre-ejaculation fluid, For more information visit: vaginal fluids or breast milk enter the • AIDS.gov: http://aids.gov/ bloodstream of another person. • National Native American Transmission can occur the following HIV/AIDS Day: ways: (1) having unprotected vaginal, http://www.nnhaad.org/index.html anal or oral sex (2) sharing needles or • Centers for Disease Control and equipment that has not been cleaned Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/ properly to inject drugs, steroids or to Features/NativeHIVAIDS/ Departments POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • March 15, 2014 Page 5

There are ways that you can slow working. The test results should be Diabetes and Your Kidneys down kidney damage or keep it from given to you as your urine albumin and getting worse. Controlling your blood GFR results. submitted by Anne Chrisman, RN, Community Health/Diabetes Coordinator sugar and blood pressure, taking your • Avoid taking painkillers regularly. If you have been following the blood test can also help determine how medicines as prescribed and watching Daily use of pills like aspirin or aceta- “Diabetes Education Series”, you know well your kidneys are working. If the your diet can help. minophen can damage the kidneys. that caring for your diabetes is a 24/7 damage continues, your kidneys could • Taking an ACE (angiotensin con- Taking a single dose of aspirin every day job of balancing life, diet, physical activ- fail. In fact, diabetes is the most com- verting enzyme) inhibitor or an ARB to protect the heart, however, should be ity and medications. You have also mon cause of kidney failure in the (angiotensin receptor blocker) is impor- safe. Taking acetaminophen for occa- learned throughout the series that there United States. People with kidney failure tant for both controlling your blood pres- sional pain should also be safe. But if are many complications that can result need either dialysis or a kidney trans- sure and reducing kidney damage. you are dealing with chronic pain, such from uncontrolled diabetes. Today, we plant. However, if you are pregnant, you as arthritis, work with your primary care will look at diabetes and its effects on At first, you cannot tell if your kid- should not take an ACE inhibitor or provider to find a way to control your the kidneys. neys are failing. Kidney damage from ARB. pain without putting your kidneys at If you have diabetes, your blood diabetes happens so slowly that you may • Follow the healthy eating plan you risk. sugar levels are too high. Over time, this not feel sick at all for many years. You work out with your primary care One way to treat kidney failure is can damage your kidneys. Your kidneys will not feel sick even when your kid- provider or dietitian. If you already have with dialysis. Dialysis is a treatment that clean your blood. If they are damaged, neys do only half the job of normal kid- kidney problems, your dietitian may does some of the work your kidneys waste and fluids build up in your blood neys. In fact, you may not feel any signs suggest you cut back on protein, espe- used to do. Watch for the next issue of instead of leaving your body in urine. of kidney failure until your kidneys have cially animal products such as meat, the Traveling Times to learn more about Kidney damage from diabetes is called almost stopped working. Once your kid- milk, cheese and eggs. the process of dialysis. diabetic nephropathy. It begins long neys fail, you may feel sick to your • If you have diabetes, you should Sources: NIH: National Institute of before you have symptoms. An early stomach and tired all the time. Also, have your urine and blood tested regu- Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney sign of it is small amounts of protein in your hands and feet may swell from larly to see how well your kidneys are Diseases your urine. A urine test can detect it. A extra fluid in your body.

•Pep it up with peppers. Give a fla- dietitian nutritionist” (RDN) instead. March is National Nutrition vor burst with good-quality condiments The two have identical meanings. such as horseradish, flavored mustard, The Academy of Nutrition and chutney, wasabi and salsas of all kinds. Dietetics is the world’s largest organiza- Month 2014 All registered dietitians are nutri- tion of food and nutrition professionals. submitted by Lisa Miller RD, FCP Health & Wellness Center Dietitian tionists – but not all nutritionists are reg- The Academy is committed to improving “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right” rewarding and cost-effective. Try some istered dietitians. The Academy’s Board the nation's health and advancing the Each March, the Academy of of these simple techniques to enhance of Directors and Commission on Dietetic profession of dietetics through research, Nutrition and Dietetics encourages flavor while experimenting with flavor Registration have determined that those education and advocacy. Visit the Americans to return to the basics of combinations: who hold the credential registered dieti- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at healthful eating through National • Try grilling or roasting veggies, tian (RD) may optionally use “registered www.eatright.org. Nutrition Month®. This year’s theme, brushed or sprayed lightly with oil, in a “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right,” very hot (450°F) oven or grill for a focuses on combining taste and nutrition sweet, smoky flavor. Sprinkle with to create healthy meals. While social, herbs. emotional and health factors play a role • Simmer juices to make reduction in the foods people choose to eat, the sauces. Concentrate the flavors of meat, FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI foods we enjoy are the ones we eat poultry and fish stocks. Reduce the most, so make taste a priority when juices by heating them—don’t boil. Then HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER preparing nutritious meals. “It is impor- use them as a flavorful glaze or gravy. 8201 Mish ko swen Drive, Crandon, WI tant that we find the balance between • Include whole grains with fuller General Information (715) 478-4300 • www.FCPotawatomi.com choosing the foods we like with those flavor such as brown or wild rice or that provide the nutrients we need,” said quinoa. YOUR Community. registered dietitian nutritionist and • Add small amounts of ingredients Academy President Dr. Glenna with bold flavors like pomegranate YOUR Nutrition Services. McCollum. “The two choices are not seeds, chipotle pepper or cilantro. mutually exclusive. Enjoying the healthy •Add a tangy taste with citrus juice YOUR Center. foods we eat and the physical activities or grated citrus peel: lemon, lime or March is National Nutrition Month we engage in is key to developing a orange. 2014®. This year’s theme, “Enjoy the Taste healthy lifestyle we can maintain for •Enhance sauces, soups and salads of Eating Right,” focuses on combining years to come.” with a splash of flavored balsamic or taste and good nutrition. Because good Preparing meals can be healthy, rice vinegar. nutrition is an essential part of health, it is important that we find the balance between choosing the foods we like and foods that provide the nutrients we need. Enjoying the healthy foods we eat and the physical activities we engage in is WABENO SENIOR CLASS HOSTS key to developing a healthy lifestyle. INDIAN TACO DINNER Services Available to Everyone: • Medical Nutrition Therapy Services available to FCP Tribal Members The Wabeno Senior Class is hosting an Indian Taco and FCP Employees: Dinner on March 13 in the High School cafeteria. Dinner • Medical Nutrition Therapy • Nutrition education and counseling will be served from 3 - 6:30 p.m. Prices are as follows: • Community Health Events and Programs To schedule an appointment, please call Ages 10 & under $3 • Ages 11 & up $6 YOUR Community Health Dept. at 715-478-4355. Services Offered The meal will also include your choice of beverage AODA Dental Optometry Radiology and dessert. All proceeds will be used to fund the Senior (715) 478-4370 (715) 478-4313 (715) 478-4345 (715) 478-4339 Behavioral Health Lab Pediatrics Rehabilitation class trip to Los Angeles. The Indian Taco Dinner will be (715) 478-4332 (715) 478-4339 (715) 478-4339 (715) 478-4344 held on the same night as Parent/Teacher Conferences. Community Health Medical Pharmacy Weekend Walk-In Hope to see you there! (715) 478-4355 (715) 478-4339 (715) 478-4347 (715) 478-4300 Page 6 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • March 15, 2014 Departments/Events The Power and Control in Pete Pemma Memorial Pool an Abusive Relationship Tournament Donates to School by Val Niehaus submitted by FCPC DV/SA Department primarily volleyball and golf. The total Physical and sexual violence is a pow- they may be a part of a larger problem. amount raised in Pete’s name through this erful controlling aspect of many lives. This Battering is one form of domestic or tournament was an amazing $2,659! The is the fifth of eight articles brought to you intimate partner violence. It is character- athletic director of Wabeno, Bill Taylor, by the FCPC Domestic Violence/Sexual ized by the pattern of actions that an indi- said, “This is amazing, and we thank you Assault (DV/SA) department breaking vidual uses to intentionally control or dom- all very much!” Wabeno School District down the Power and Control Wheel (see inate his intimate partner. That is why the Administrator Dr. Kimberly Odekirk was inset). words “power and control” also amazed with this very generous The fifth spoke in are in the center of the donation to the school’s athletic depart- the wheel is “Using the wheel. A batterer systemat- ment. Children.” The batterer ically uses threats, intimi- The Pemma family also wanted to uses the resources he dation and coercion to thank other friends and family members has around him to instill fear in his partner. who helped with the organization and pro- accomplish his goal. In These behaviors are the duction of this memorial tournament. The some cases, these may spokes of the wheel. people who donated their time to help be the children. He may Physical and sexual vio- with this event included: Pete Pemma Sr., use the children to relay lence hold it all together— father, Mike and Tricia Pemma, Lateachia messages, threaten to this violence is the rim of Pemma, Joe Jarvis, Donald Keeble, take the children from the wheel. Jeffrey Keeble, Lyle Keeble, Presley the victim, or use the The FCPC DV/SA Keeble, Ian Waubanascum, Winslow children to harass them department is here for you. Pete Pemma Jr. holds his Mexico, Marcos Gutierrez and Gabby by threatening the chil- We can offer you the granddaughter, Symone. Gutierrez. dren’s safety or lives. He may make the resources needed to protect you and guide Following is a list of the winners victim feel guilty about the children. These you in your journey through this tenuous The first annual Pete Pemma Jr. from the pool tournament: behaviors are meant to instill fear into the time in your life. We can be reached at Memorial Pool Tournament was held Feb. 1st Place: Dana and Muriel Madosh - victim. If you recognize these behaviors in (715) 478-4991. 8, 2014, which is also Pete’s birthday. $1,050 your relationship, you should be aware that Many of the local taverns participated in 2nd Place: Petey Thunder and Terri this tournament, and the family would like Wynos - $583 to give a huge thanks to them all: Wabeno 3rd Place: Roberta Alloway and Native American in Space Bowl, Bottoms Up, Markuby’s and “R” Chris Jefferson - $372 Place. There were approximately 37 teams ...continued from pg. 1 Winners of the “Scratch Cup” were of two that participated in the tournament, He explained that your mind might Rob Stone and Mayrissa Bigjohn - $146 and Pete’s family was amazed by the tell you that you are right side up, but in The winners of the two pool cues turnout. were David Shepard and Gabrielle fact, with the absence of gravity, you are Once all of the money was collected actually upside down. He went on to Gutierrez. from the tournament and the raffles, the The family would like to thank explain how this confusion could affect a family had to decide where to direct these person’s mind if you let your mind con- everyone—friends and family—who were funds to honor Pete’s name. The family’s in any way involved with the success of trol your body. Basically, he said you just consensus was to donate it to the Wabeno have to let go of your thinking. That is this annual event. It is a fantastic way to School District athletic department for use keep Pete’s memory alive and have a pos- certainly a difficult concept for a non- towards the sports that Pete loved to play, astronaut to comprehend! itive effect on the things he loved. As part of his talk, he also showed (l-r) Brenda videos of the astronauts playing with their Pemma, Cherie food in space. This was a new and enter- taining way to “play with your food” - as Pemma, Betty Jo it just floats by your mouth or right into Keeble, Bill Taylor, it. He also described issues with sleeping Royal Pemma, Ruth and told about sleeping the very first Pemma, Negon night. He explained that it is really quite Pemma, Kim difficult because you are not touching The eagle feather and flute he Odekirk, Gabrielle anything so don’t feel like you normally flew in space. Gutierrez, Bernice would feel in bed. In addition, the water Pemma. Not pic- What a way to make you feel really small within your eyes plays a bit of a fireworks tured: Pete Pemma - when you see our Earth as a small part show when you close them because of the Sr., Mike Pemma lack of gravity and its affect on the eyes. of such a huge universe! Basically, the liquid in your eyes actually Herrington was in space for about hits the back of your eyelid causing bursts two weeks and described returning to earth after his flight. He said the first time He believes that if you can get even people to understand that you truly can do of light when your eyes are closed. And one youth interested and excited about almost anything if you are excited and again, something that’s difficult to com- you step on your feet after being in space, it feels like your feet have been asleep for something and help them become pas- enthused about it—and willing to do the prehend for non-astronauts. sionate about that dream, they can work involved in getting you where you His talk also included pictures of months. He recollects that coming back from space was physically not the greatest achieve wonderful things. He is certainly want to be. He says, “Don’t sit on the what he actually worked on when he was an example of this. One of Herrington’s couch flipping through the TV stations. in space—namely the International Space feeling. He experienced nausea, vomiting, and an inner ear problem upon his return. other incredible accomplishments is Don’t pump gas or flip burgers. Get out Station or ISS. He and his team helped indicative of his personal dedication to there and learn about the things that add another piece to the station. This He summed this up saying, “I did not like being back on Earth.” this cause. In 2008, he decided to take a excite you and be motivated to get out actually looked like a lot of metal and cross-country bicycle trip from Cape there and accomplish those goals and some solar panels though it was obviously He had a great time in space, and was also involved with training two astro- Flattery, Wash., to Cape Canaveral, dreams.” much more complicated than that. Florida. Along the way, he stopped at He ended with a quote from Harriet Herrington went on to say everyone nauts to go back to space. But, he was later diagnosed with osteoporosis, and each Native American reservation to tell Tubman from the 1800s which states, on the shuttle flights had the opportunity his life story and to share details of his “Every great dream begins with a dream- to take something special and personal to with this diagnosis, he was unable to take part in any further flights. adventures in space—an incredibly inspir- er. Always remember, you have the take into space. To honor his heritage, he ing story and example of what can be strength, the patience, and the passion to took a beaded eagle feather and a flute. In September 2005, Herrington resigned from NASA. He has since spent achieved with hard work and education. reach for the stars and change the world.” These are now in the Smithsonian John Herrington is a down-to-earth, John Herrington truly is an example of Institution in Washington, D.C. In addi- his time traveling, doing public speaking engagements, and has dedicated his friendly, and cheerful man who wants the this quote as he has achieved that dream tion to photos of these items, he had best for the youth of his tribe and for peo- and HAS reached the stars. many photos taken of Earth from space. efforts to the Chickasaw Nation and their youth. ple of this world. He truly wants young Departments/Events POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • March 15, 2014 Page 7 Pinewood Derby Event by Michelle Spaude 19th Annual The annual pinewood derby took toss, ice fishing, tattoos, color-me table, place at the Rec Center on Wednesday, hat-making table and sack races. The Forest County Feb. 19. Seventeen preschoolers regis- food was carnival-themed and included Potawatomi tered for the event where “everyone was hot dogs, chips, cotton candy, kettle corn a winner” and went home with a trophy. and snow cones. In addition to the derby, there were Gte Ga Nes Preschool, Rising Sun many fun stations to visit in the Rec Daycare and Rec Center collaborated to Center: bouncy house, snowman ring provide this fun event.

March 15-16, 2014 Crandon High School Hwy. 8 W., Crandon, WI Princess, Jr. Princess and Brave Contest Friday, March 14, 2014 • 5 p.m. Must be DESCENDANTS of Forest County Potawatomi Rec Athletic Director Brian Tupper (l) places the derby cars on the track color of the owner’s choice. Race arena director and Contact: Ruth Pemma @ (715) 473-4112 Gte Ga Nes Parent Involvement Coordinator Beth Wandsnider Grand Entry: Saturday: 1 & 7 p.m. • Sunday: 1 p.m. is in the background. Saturday & Sunday Feast: 5 p.m. Hotels Mole Lake Lodge: (715) 478-3200/Best Western: (715) 478-1196 RAFFLES • HONORARIUMS NO Alcohol or Drugs Not Responsible for Lost or Stolen Items Host Drum BLACKLODGE SINGERS Co-Host Drum TORPEE CREEK SINGERS 10 Pre-Registered Drums Only

Braven Mahoney and Ed Alloway III zone in at the end of the No Walk-Ins • No Drum Hopping track to see whose car crosses the finish line first as spectators Must have at least 5 Singers Per Drum watch on as well. Vendors Contact Brian Tupper at (715) 478-7420 Only Native American Crafts & Vendors — Limited space — MC: Artley Skenandore Arena Director: Jeff Keeble Head Male Dancer: Travis Thelen Head Female Dancer: Candace Skenandore Men’s Grass Special Women’s Jingle Special Awarding 3 Places — 1st Round Sat. Night • Finals on Sun. Canary Singers Contest A Cappella Only • Awarding 2 Places • Sat. During Intermission The youth with the three fastest cars (l-r): Kaydence Wagnitz, 3rd place; Deegan Kircher, 2nd place; and Drake Kircher, 1st ADMISSION COST — $700 place. 6 – 54 Years Old Page 8 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • March 15, 2014 From Our Readers

emphasize strong muscular activities, tranquility found in the center of all events, Yin and Yang: How to Create which can be characterized as yang prac- and the path leading to the center. The cen- tices, and the softer activities that opened ter is always there even if we are not our deeper tissues such as joints, which can always there to enjoy it. When we leave the Balance be characterized as the yin practices. The center we take on the aspects of yin or submitted by Taganas Frank yin-side of yoga is found now only hidden yang. The heart is the center. Showing the way fearlessly and com- Today, we mostly know Hatha Yoga in inside a few softer styles such as restora- Yin and yang are relative terms; they passionately, the stream of all our Ancestral the West as the practice that makes us tive yoga and in the meditation practices, describe the two facets of existence. Like Teachers, to whom we bow in gratitude. healthier and calmer. Not too many practi- which very few people are drawn to. This two sides of one coin, yin cannot exist From the Touching The Earth, Agatha of tioners of yoga today are aiming for spiri- is an unfortunate omission because it robs without yang, nor yang without yin. They the monastics of Plum Village, France. tual awakening, although if it happens, it the student of the chance to develop complement each other. Since existence is Throughout the ages, when we forget “might” be nice. The intentions for attend- enhanced health for the whole body, heart, never static, what is yin and what is yang how to live in harmony, enlighten teachers ing a yoga class may range from seeking and mind. Our goal in life is not to become are always in flux, always changing. remind us of the way we were instructed to health to seeking companionship. The fact perfect: our goal is to become whole. The ancient Chinese observed that live as people. With one mind, we send that you can actually take a yoga class Some students initially find this style of everything has yin or yang attributes. The greetings and thanks to these caring teach- today is very new; in the ages past, you yoga quite boring, passive, or soft, but they terms existed in Confucianism and in the ers. Now our minds are one. learned by sitting at the feet of your guru. quickly discover that it can be quite chal- earliest Daoist writings. The yin character Modern yoga has sprung from of figu- If you were lucky, he would impart to you lenging due to the long duration of the refers to the shady side of a hill or stream. rative forest of many different styles of everything he learned from his guru, but poses.Yin Yoga is simple, but simple does Yang refers to the sunny side. Shade cannot yoga with many varied intentions. In the this transmission would take many long not mean easy. We remain in the postures exist without light, and light can only be earliest records of ancient India, yogis were years of dedicated study and practice. anywhere from one to twenty minutes! light when contrasted to darkness. And we mythical beings with powers that could The Hatha tree sprouted many stout After you have experienced this, even just see how, even in the earliest uses of these transcend the physical realm. One particu- branches. In the last 100 years, asanas have once, you realize that you have been doing terms, patterns are observed. lar tree germinating in this fertile forest moved into the spotlight in the evolving only half of the asana practice. There is no absolute yin or absolute about 1,000 years ago is called Hatha Western versions of Hatha Yoga. There are Balancing is not a static act. Imagine yang. A context is always required: in the Yoga, which means the forceful yoga. dozens of branches now: some of the oldest the typical depiction of weighing scales: context of light, darkness and brightness Hatha yoga, distinct from the other trees in are called Ashtanga Yoga, Iyengar, and two plates held by a common string sus- define yin and yang. In a number of other the yoga forest, was primarily designed to Sivananda Yoga while some of the newest pended at a point halfway between them. contexts, yin describes what is relatively strengthen the body and prepare it for other and smallest shoots like aqua yoga, dance When two equally weighted objects are denser, heavier, lower, more hidden, more forms of yoga; these forms could be the yoga, and wine and chocolate yoga. Most placed upon the scales, there is still a slight yielding, more feminine, more mysterious, meditative practices that lead to liberation of these modern forms of Hatha Yoga oscillation around the middle position. This and more passive. Yang describes the oppo- and enlightenment but Hatha Yoga could emphasize health and wellness physically, rebalancing is the return to wholeness and site conditions: what is less dense, lighter, also be a path towards developing DARK- mentally and emotionally. health. Restoring you to the way you were higher, more obvious or superficial, more ER ARTS and BLACK MAGIC. Many With the modernization of Hatha meant to be. masculine, and more dynamic. Hatha yogis were famed for this power as Yoga, some things have been lost. The The ancient Chinese called this middle warriors and were hired as mercenaries. original forms of Hatha Yoga equally that we return to the Dao. The Dao is the A Native American Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Prayer submitted by Taganas Frank The People The Food Plants over our heads. The Creator gave them Earth. With one mind, we send greetings Today we have gathered and we see With one mind, we turn to honor and beautiful songs. Each day they remind us and thanks to our Grandmother, the Moon. that the cycles of life continue. We have thank all the Food Plants we harvest from to enjoy and appreciate life. The Eagle was Now our minds are one. been given the duty to live in balance and the garden. Since the beginning of time, the chosen to be their leader. To all the Birds - The Stars harmony with each other and all living grains, vegetables, beans and berries have from the smallest to the largest - we send We give thanks to the Stars who are things. So now, we bring our minds togeth- helped the people survive. Many other liv- our joyful greetings and thanks. spread across the sky like jewelry. We see er as one as we give greetings and thanks ing things draw strength from them too. We Now our minds are one. them in the night, helping the Moon to to each other as People. gather all the Plant Foods together as one The Four Winds light the darkness and bringing dew to the Now our minds are one. and send them a greeting and thanks. We are all thankful to the powers we gardens and growing things. When we trav- The Earth Mother Now our minds are one. know as the Four Winds. We hear their el at night, they guide us home. With our We are all thankful to our Mother, the The Medicine Herbs voices in the moving air as they refresh us minds gathered together as one, we send Earth, for she gives us all that we need for Now we turn to all the Medicine herbs and purify the air we breathe. They help to greetings and thanks to all the Stars. life. She supports our feet as we walk of the world. From the beginning, they bring the change of seasons. From the four Now our minds are one. about upon her. It gives us joy that she were instructed to take away sickness. directions they come, bringing us messages The Enlightened Teachers continues to care for us as she has from the They are always waiting and ready to heal and giving us strength. With one mind, we We gather our minds to greet and beginning of time. To our Mother, we send us. We are happy there are still among us send our greetings and thanks to the Four thank the enlightened Teachers who have greetings and thanks. those special few who remember how to Winds. come to help throughout the ages. When Now our minds are one. use these plants for healing. With one Now our minds are one. we forget how to live in harmony, they The Waters mind, we send greetings and thanks to the The Thunderers remind us of the way we were instructed to We give thanks to all the Waters of the Medicines and to the keepers of the Now we turn to the west where our live as people. With one mind, we send world for quenching our thirst and provid- Medicines. Grandfathers, the Thunder Beings, live. greetings and thanks to these caring ing us with strength. Water is life. We Now our minds are one. With lightning and thundering voices, they Teachers. know its power in many forms - waterfalls The Animals bring with them the water that renews life. Now our minds are one. and rain, mists and streams, rivers and We gather our minds together to send We bring our minds together as one to send The Creator oceans. With one mind, we send greetings greetings and thanks to all the Animal life greetings and thanks to our Grandfathers, Now we turn our thoughts to the and thanks to the spirit of water. in the world. They have many things to the Thunderers. Creator, or Great Spirit, and send greetings Now our minds are one. teach us as people. We see them near our Now our minds are one. and thanks for the gifts of Creation. The Fish homes and in the deep forests. We are glad The Sun Everything we need to live a good life is We turn our minds to all the Fish life they are still here and we hope that it will We now send greetings and thanks to here on this Mother Earth. For all the love in the water. They were instructed to always be so. our eldest Brother, the Sun. Each day with- that is still around us, we gather our minds cleanse and purify the water. They also Now our minds are one. out fail he travels the sky from east to together as one and send our choicest give themselves to us as food. We are The Trees west, bringing the light of a new day. He is words of greetings and thanks to the grateful that we can still find pure water. We now turn our thoughts to the the source of all the fires of life. With one Creator. So, we turn now to the Fish and send our Trees. The Earth has many families of mind, we send greetings and thanks to our Now our minds are one. greetings and thanks. Trees who have their own instructions and Brother, the Sun. Closing Words Now our minds are one. uses. Some provide us with shelter and Now our minds are one. We have now arrived at the place The Plants shade, others with fruit, beauty and other Grandmother Moon where we end our words. Of all the things Now we turn toward the vast fields of useful things. Many peoples of the world We put our minds together and give we have named, it was not our intention to Plant life. As far as the eye can see, the use a Tree as a symbol of peace and thanks to our oldest grandmother, the leave anything out. If something was for- Plants grow, working many wonders. They strength. With one mind, we greet and Moon, who lights the night-time sky. She is gotten, we leave it to each individual to sustain many life forms. With our minds thank the Tree life. the leader of women all over the world, send such greetings and thanks in their own gathered together, we give thanks and look Now our minds are one. and she governs the movement of the way. forward to seeing Plant life for many gen- The Birds ocean tides. By her changing face we Now our minds are one. erations to come. We put our minds together as one and measure time, and it is the Moon who Now our minds are one. thank all the Birds who move and fly about watches over the arrival of children here on News From the Nations POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • March 15, 2014 Page 9

Three-Year Grant to Target Wisconsin Public Service Native Arts and Culture in Issues Winter Safety Reminders Re: Electric, Natural Gas Meters Four States GREEN BAY, Wis. – With an meters. When larger icicles break off, submitted by First Nations Development Institute abundance of snow this winter and they could cause damage to the meter more in the forecast, Wisconsin Public creating a safety hazard, as well as LONGMONT, Colo. (March 4, ple who lead and manage them, and to Service has several reminders about interrupt gas service. 2014) – First Nations Development the broad community of Native artists snow removal, piling of snow, and Wisconsin Public Service appreci- Institute (First Nations) announced it has themselves,” said Michael E. Roberts, reading meters and icicle formation. ates customers who maintain access to received a $1.2 million grant for a three- First Nations president. “Through direct • Public or private snowplowing utility meters for reading and creating year project that aims to build the sus- grants and our technical assistance and services should use caution when mov- accurate bills. tainability and vibrancy of Native training, we hope to significantly ing snow near utility services and For more information, contact: American organizations that are specifi- increase their management effectiveness meters, primarily meters near business- • Dayna Watson cally targeting Native artists and Native and, thus, the long-term sustainability, es. Plowing heavy snow onto meters (920) 236-5945 cultural institutions. stability and economic impact of these could damage them resulting in a loss Brillion, Chilton, Oshkosh, Under the project, First Nations entities and individuals so they can con- of service and creating a safety hazard. Sheboygan, Door, Kewaunee, expects to award between 18 and 55 tinue to carry out their essential work Snow piles should not be piled high Manitowoc Counties grants ranging from $500 to $30,000 with Native artists. These organizations enough to be in close proximity to • Lynn Kroll each over the next three years. The will assist in increasing market access, overhead power lines. (920) 617-5160 grants will help develop the effective- access to capital, and overall market • If meters become covered with Green Bay Area ness and capacity of reservation-based readiness for Native artists and their heavy snow, customers should clear • Jenny Short and select non-reservation-based Native goods. We believe the continuing devel- them by hand without heavy shovels, (906) 863-4376 museums, cultural centers, community opment of Native art is an important rakes, or other items. Crivitz, Menominee, Wabeno, development financial institutions component of Native community eco- • Customers who choose to clear Wausaukee, Oconto (CDFIs), nonprofit organizations, tribal nomic development and the retention of their roof of snow using shovels or • Leah Van Zile programs and Native chambers of com- Native cultures.” rakes should be extremely cautious (715) 369-7179 merce that have program initiatives in About First Nations Development when working near power lines. When Crandon, Eagle River, Minocqua, place to support Native art and Native Institute: clearing the roof, be careful not to Rhinelander, Tomahawk artists. There also will be additional For 34 years, using a three-pronged shovel or rake the snow onto meters, • Kelly Zagrzebski grants, scholarships and travel stipends strategy of educating grassroots practi- which could be damaged. (715) 848-7342 awarded for professional development tioners, advocating for systemic change, • We’re moving to the time of the Antigo, Merrill, Stevens Point, opportunities, conferences and related and capitalizing Indian communities, year when the radiant heat from the Wausau, Waupaca convenings. First Nations has been working to sun can melt snow even at below • Lisa Prunty The grant, awarded by the Margaret restore Native American control and cul- freezing temperatures creating icicles. Manager of Public Relations A. Cargill Foundation of Eden Prairie, turally-compatible stewardship of the Icicles that are allowed to “grow” too (920) 606-1961 Minn., will allow First Nations to use its assets they own – be the land, human long pose another danger to gas deep and well-known capacity-building potential, cultural heritage, or natural expertise within Indian Country, specifi- resources – and to establish new assets cally with projects in Minnesota, North for ensuring the long-term vitality of Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Native American communities. First “We are sincerely thankful for this Nations serves Native American commu- grant, of course, but we are even more nities throughout the United States. For excited about the potential this project more information about First Nations, holds to give a much-needed boost to visit www.firstnations.org. Native arts and cultural entities, the peo- New Study Examines Cyber Abuse Among Teens submitted by National Criminal Justice Reference Service A recently released NIJ-funded lence (e.g., “my partner pushed” or study looks at the prevalence of dating “kicked me”). violence among more than 5,000 teens • 32 percent reported psychological at 10 schools in New York, New Jersey abuse (e.g., “my partner threatened to and Pennsylvania. Asked about experi- hurt me” or “my partner would not let ences with a romantic partner within the me do things with other people”). past year: • 9 percent reported sexual coercion • 18 percent reported cyber abuse (e.g., “my partner pressured me to have (e.g., “my partner used my social net- sex when (s)he knew I didn’t want to”). working account without permission” or To access the final report, “my partner sent texts/emails to engage Technology, Teen Dating Violence and in sexual acts I did not want”). Abuse, and Bullying, visit https://ncjrs. • 20 percent reported physical vio- gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/243296.pdf.

“To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are.” -Unknown Page 10 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • March 15, 2014 Notices/Calendar

CULTURE EVENTS HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED Neshnabemwen - The Potawatomi lan- Smoking Cessation Incentive FCP Domestic Vi olence / Sexual ...continued from previous column guage has endured through the passage of Program - Open to FCP tribal members and Assault Program - These computers are equipped with the time. At one time, it is said that we all spoke individuals eligible for Alternative Care The FCP Domestic Vi olence Sexual following software to assist in improving the same language. Later on, we started Program. Services include: appointments Assault Program is available 24/7. Crisis your job skills, completing or updating your speaking different languages and forming with nurses and CHRs to determine a quit phone line is (715) 478-7201. Office hours résumé, brushing up on computer and typing tribes based on who was able to understand plan, kit filled with items that aid in the are Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., or skills, and for completing correspondence. each other. quitting process, educational materials and as needed for crisis intervention. Office • Turbo Typing - interactive, fun prac- The Bodewadmi, Ojibwe and Odawa products, plus a reward upon completion of phone numbers are (715) 478-4991 or (715) tice available to increase your hand/eye were all one tribe and spoke the same lan- third smoking cessation appointment. 478-7203 with confidential voice mail. coordination and typing speed. guage. As the differences in the language To learn more about the program or to Work cell phone numbers are checked • Quick Skills - hands-on, self-paced to grew, they each formed a separate entity. schedule an appointment, contact Sara periodically after hours and holidays: (715) learn and enhance your computer skills of Cleereman, R.N., at (715) 478-4889. However, they maintained a close bond and 889-3037 or (715) 889-0278. All services Microsoft programs such as Word, Sparks We ight Management formed the “Council of the Three Fires” to are free and confidential. PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Program - deal with any issues that might affect them. We are able to provide services to FCP • WinWay Résumé Deluxe - it’s easy to By appointment. S - Support; P - The Three Fires signified the alliance enrolled members and tribally-affiliated develop a résumé with more than 14,000 Program; A - Get Active, Stay Active; R - between the three, while their individual members who have experienced past or ready-to-use templates, more than 100,000 Reap the Rewards: feel better, be healthier; fires proclaimed their own identity. present DV/SA. We will assist other victims job-winning phrases and more than 350 dif- K - Know the basics of good nutrition; S - Beginning learners on Monday in finding appropriate resources to meet ferent design themes. When complete, the Stay focused on being healthy. Please call evenings: 5 - 7 p.m. - FCP Cultural Center, their needs to the best of our abilities. auditor will evaluate your résumé. Lisa Miller, RD, CD, at (715) 478-4320. Library and Museum: (715) 478-7478. • WisCareers Website - career explo- Diabetes Education - SERVICES OFFERED ration guide and opportunities on computer By appointment. Including blood glu- programs. Complete a variety of assess- cose monitoring, making healthy changes, Employment Skills Program ments based on interests, work values, psychosocial, complications, sick day and FCP Economic Support has an employ- career skills and workplace skills; help coor- travel, planning for pregnancy, hypo- ment skills program for tribal members with dinate your work values into an exciting glycemia, medications, diabetes in general, resources/tools to help them overcome EDUCATION career; check out a variety of technical insulin and goal setting. Please call Anne employment barriers. We are here to coach schools and colleges; use a guided program Crandon Indian Education Chrisman, RN, at (715) 478-4383, or Cathy and encourage individuals to recognize their to set up your portfolio. Committee - Chitko at (715) 478-4367. skills and to find occupations related to Monthly meetings are normally held those skills and interests. The FCP Economic Support staff is the first We dnesday of each month at 5 p.m. HEALTH Resource Room — New Location also available to assist with any of these at Health & Wellness Center. Contact these Now located in the Family Resource computer programs. For additional assis- committee members with questions or con- Al-Anon Meetings - We dnesdays, Center (Old Tribal Hall), the room has four tance, please contact us at (715) 478-7206, cerns: 5519 Kak Yot Lane, Crandon, 5:30 p.m. computers that are open to the community. 7292, or 7295. Margaret Konaha - Chairperson Why: Al-Anon is primarily for those who continued in next column... (715) 478-7347 (work) have known a feeling of desperation con- Hazel George - Member cerning the destructive behavior of someone “Govern thy life and thoughts as if the whole world (715) 478-5612 (home) very near to them, whether caused by drugs, were to see the one, and read the other.” Shari Alloway - Member alcohol, or related behavior problems. When (715) 478-7224 (work) you come into this room you are no longer -Thomas Fuller Brenda Cornell - Secretary alone, but among others who have experi- (715) 649-3936 enced similar problems. We will respect Guadalupe Cisneros - Member your confidence and anonymity, as we know M A R C H 2 0 1 4 (715) 478-7478 (work) you will respect ours. Please call (715) 478- Myra VanZile - Home School 4933 for more information. C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S Crandon AA - Thursday Night Big Coordinator C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h (715) 478-6175 (home) Book Study, lower level Crandon Library, 7 (715) 478-3723, Crandon School - 9 p.m. Contact: Paulette at (715) 902- • Youth on the Move Walking Program: March 3 - Apr. 23, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Mondays at the Rec [email protected] 0672. Center and Wednesdays at Carter We Care. See flyer on pg. 11. Wa beno Indian Education AA Meetings - Lost Marbles • Cardio & Strength Training Program, Executive Building lower level: March 4 - Apr. 10, 5:30 - Saturdays at 9 a.m., Wa beno Fire Dept. Committee - Meetings are held every sec- 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. See notice on this pg. ond Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Contact Donald at (715) 889-6709 or Ryan Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel. at (715) 850-1265 for more information. F C P F a m i l y R e s o u r c e C e n t e r We llbriety - 12 Step Meeting Held every Monday at 6 p.m. in the • Healthy Relationships: Mondays, March 10, 17, 24, 31, 1 - 3 p.m. lower level of the FCP Cultural Center, • Play Shoppe: Tuesdays, March 11, 18, 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. EVENTS Library & Museum. ANYONE who is in • Life Skills Group: Wednesdays, March 12, 19, 26, 1-3 p.m. recovery and searching for a sober way of • Positive Indian Parenting: Thursdays, March 13, 20, 27, 10 a.m. - noon Get Fit & Stay Active - living is more than welcome to attend! If Call (715) 478-4837 with questions about any prog rams. FCP tribal members, their immediate you have any questions, contact Brooks families and FCP employees can use recre- Boyd at (715) 889-4902 or FCP Health & 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 ation and fitness equipment at We Care in Wellness Center Behavioral Health at (715) Carter, Wi s., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 478-4332. • CHOICES (ages 13-17): Mondays, March 10, 17, 24, 31, 3 - 5 p.m., White Bison Curriculum, and Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hours for the Do You Feel Like No One DV Education. Group III teens will be picked up from school. Rec Center in Stone Lake are Monday Understands Yo u? You’re not alone! Let N.E.W. Directions: through Friday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. your voice be heard! Let someone share Employees of the FCP Rec Center will your pain! If you are thinking of committing • Group I Youngsters: Tuesdays, March 11, 18, 25, 3 - 5 p.m. staff both rooms. Contact Brian Tupper at suicide or know someone who is, please get • Group II - Youth: Wednesdays, March 12, 19, 26, 3 - 5 p.m. (715) 478-7420 with questions. help! Help is only one touch or a phone call All events are at the FCP Family Resource Center unless otherwise specified. Youth will be picked *Hours subject to change depending on away. up from school. For more info, call Judy Poler (715) 478-4941 or Joe Chaney (715) 478-4839. scheduled Rec Center activities. Crisis Line: 1 (888) 299-1188 (Serving Youth on the Move Walking Forest, Vilas & Oneida counties: 24 hours a R e c r e a t i o n D e p a r t m e n t Program - day/7 days a week); Kids in Need: 1 (800) For youth ages 5 - 18. Have fun and 622-9120; The Get-2-Gether Peer Support improve your health by moving more. • Open gym now available noon - 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Drop-In Center: (715) 369-3871; Run-Away Begins March 1, 2014. Pick up at school if Hotline: 1 (800) 621-4000; 1 (800) 273- • See Get Fit & Stay Active information in notices on this page. requested; transportation home if requested. TALK; TTY: 1 (800) 799-4TTY or visit suicide- • For information on Rec Center activities, call (715) 478-7420. See flyer on pg. 11 for more details. hotlines.com. Cardio & Stre ngth Tr aining Program - Open to FCP tribal women. March 4 - “If you change the way you look at things, Apr. 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and the things you look at change.” Thursdays, lower level Executive Building. -Wayne Dyer Personals/Pow-wows POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • March 15, 2014 Page 11 • • PERSONALS • • Happy 17th Birthday, brother Dean, on Mar. 25. Love, Nunu, Vanessalyn & Family

Happy 17th Birthday, son, on March 25, Bnegishiek in Portage, Wis. Love u lots. Love, Mom xoxo

Happy Birthday, sister Peggy, on March 17! Love you! Billy Ray, Katherine and Gizhgo

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March 15 March 29-30 21st Learning to Walk Together 26th T.R.A.I.L.S. Northern Michigan Univ. Mole Lake Casino Marquette, Mich. Mole Lake, Wis. (906) 227-1397 (715) 478-5115 (Bird) [email protected] Host Drum: Young Chiefs Host Drum: Bahweting March 29 March 15 6th Augsburg College U of M Spring Melby Hall Gymnasium U of M Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minn. (East Bank Campus) (612) 330-1144 Minneapolis, Minn. (612) 624-0243 *denotes contest pow-wow [email protected] Page 12 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • March 15, 2014 Youth Sports Wrestling Tournament Held in Laona by Val Niehaus The Laona School District held its annual wrestling tournament on Feb. 11, 2014. Participants included many of the surrounding school districts in hopes of winning a first place medal. PTT was there to capture FCP tribal youth in action. Unfortunately, Hunter VanZile was not feeling the best after his first match; due to this, there was no photo taken of him. VanZile placed 4th in the weight division of 49-55. Congrats to all the wrestlers! Deegan Kircher Daniel Shepard 2nd Place, Weight Division 38-45 1st Place, Weight Division 79-83

Frank Shepard 2nd Place, Weight Division 79-83

Adonis Johnson Bondese Ross 3rd Place, Weight Division 49-55 2nd Place, Weight Division 70-80

Galen Gutierrez-Daniels 2nd Place, Weight Division 91-105

Hunter Tuckwab Sydney Daniels 3rd Place, Weight Division 51-55 2nd Place, Weight Division 73-80 Brady Shepard 3rd Place, Weight Division 47-49