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www.fcpotawatomi.com • [email protected] • (715) 478-7437 • FREE POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES Volume 21, Issue 3 • MIN KE GISES • BLUEBERRY MONTH • August 1, 2015 FCP Summer Youth Employee Program Has A Positive Education Week The SYEP basketball students listening attentively to Coach Fairbanks. by Val Niehaus about looking into their future in dif- state championship by a few seconds play for Haskell Indian Nations Uni- The young people involved in this ferent ways rather than just sitting in a and a three-point shot, Fairbanks versity. There, he was the leader in year’s Summer Youth Employee Pro- classroom. Sarah Thomaschefsky, FCP amazed the crowd! He also received scoring and rebounds, and for his ef- gram (SYEP) experienced a bit of a education guidance counselor, said, the All-Northland Conference Most forts was chosen as Midlands Colle- change this year from last year during “We want the youth to understand Valuable Player, earned Second Team giate Athletic Conference (MCAC) “Education Week”, and it was very that there are lots of options out there All-State honors, and was nominated Newcomer of the Year and was voted well received. This year, the youth di- for them.” She also mentioned, “I love as a McDonald’s All-American. While First Team All-Conference. He fin- vided into two groups and were given seeing the SYEP students’ positive in- playing for Cass Lake-Bena, he set the ished playing for Haskell and was cho- the opportunity to take part in a bas- teractions with themselves, staff, and school’s all-time scoring mark at nearly sen to be National Association of ketball clinic or an art studio atmos- the people brought in from the out- 2,000 points! He also received the Na- Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All- phere. Each SYEP worker was able to side. It makes me very excited for the tional High School Player of the Year American. choose the activity he/she preferred. future of these students!” award during the Native Elite Sports As head coach at LLTC, he plays a There were a total of 19 youth who During the basketball clinic, the basketball camp in July 2007. He then major part in young men’s lives while decided to take part in the basketball youth were coached by someone who went on to play for Bemidji State Uni- he coaches them in the game of bas- clinic. The remaining 21 participated lives for the game of basketball and for versity for three seasons and was cho- ketball. in the art studio activity. his family. His name is Brady Fair- sen for the Northern Sun Inter- continued on pg. 4... The purpose of education week is banks, the head coach for men’s bas- Collegiate Conference (NSIC) All- to encourage students to start thinking ketball at Leech Lake Tribal College Freshman Team. He then went on to (LLTC) in Cass Lake, Minn. What an incredible role model for these youth to look up to! Not only does he love Betsy Popp PAID teaching them about the game, but he showing some PRSRT STD PRSRT US POSTAGE US PERMIT NO 47 NO PERMIT WAUPACA, WI WAUPACA, also brings in the importance of his of the SYEP heritage and family. art students Fairbanks is well known around some tricks his community…you just say that name and people immediately know on using the whom you are talking about. He wood burning played for Cass Lake-Bena High tool. School where he graduated in 2007. During his career at Cass Lake-Bena, he led the team to a 30-2 overall record, a perfect 14-0 Northland Con- ference title, and then led them to their first ever trip to the Minnesota High School State Championship game. Even though they missed the 2 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • August 1, 2015 Community/Veterans Welcome to These New Employees Ned Daniels Jr. Alexander Wied Utilities Security Roads Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift Security Guard Hire Date: 6/22/15 Hire Date: 7/1/15 Colette Nelson Robert Klitzka, Security Grants 2nd Shift Security Guard Grant Writer Hire Date: 7/1/15 Hire Date: 6/22/15 Transfers/Title Change Steven McDonald, Lynlee Jensen, Carter C-Store Natural Resources Security Guard Administrative Assistant II Hire Date: 6/23/15 Hire Date: 6/22/15 Message From FCP Veterans Post 1 Our primary goal is to honor all military veterans and their families. The FCP Veterans Post 1 is committed to serv- ing and supporting our veterans and their families; to aid FCP and native veterans in both conventional and traditional values; to help guide, assist and refer our veterans to other venues when necessary. The Color Guard will continue to take part in Veteran’s funerals and other ceremonies and hope to add rifles and an electronic bugle to our equipment. The Color Guard partici- pates in grand entries at pow-wows and other events around Wisconsin and surrounding states to promote the Forest County Potawatomi Community and to show support for other tribal nations. We consider it an honor and a privilege to be of service to the Potawatomi community. Membership in FCP Veterans Post 1 is open to all veterans and spouses of Potawatomi tribal members. Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at the old tribal hall located at 8000 Potawatomi Trail in Crandon. Please join us! Women and minority men and women are encouraged to apply. Community/Elders August 1, 2015 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 3 August 2015 Leland Daniels Elder Menus (Gno wes “Little Eagle”) Monday, Aug. 3 Tuesday, Aug. 18 Leland Daniels White (Gno wes “Little Eagle”),19, of Milwaukee, Wis., Chef Salad (w/Turkey, Ham, Chicken Alfredo, Peas & formerly of Crandon, Wis., passed away at his home on July 10, 2015. He Tomato, Egg, Cucumber, Onions, Carrots, Peaches, Apple Juice Pepper), Cottage Cheese, was born in Green Bay on Oct. 31, 1995, to Lee and Kim White. Crackers, Pineapple Wednesday, Aug. 19 Throughout his life, Leland enjoyed hunting, fishing, video games, base- Meatball Sub (w/Cheese, Onions ball and basketball. He also trained in tae kwon do. Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Peppers), Tropical Fruit, Leland is survived by his parents: Lee (fiancé Diane) White of Crandon, Stuffed Green Peppers, Cucumber and Tomato Slices Wis., Kim Connors of Milwaukee, Wis., and grandmother, Janice Conners- Carrot Sticks, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Watermelon Thursday, Aug. 20 Madosh of Bad River, Wis. Four sisters: Shanon White of Shawano, Wis., Pork Chops, Baked Potato, Shena (friend James) White of Green Bay, Wis., Ashley and Tess White of Wednesday, Aug. 5 California Blend Veggie, Milwaukee, Wis. Brothers: Johnathen Johnson of Crandon, Wis., and Gam- Beef Stew, Biscuits, Applesauce abne White of Neopit, Wis. Jello® w/Fruit He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Mary Daniels-White, Friday, Aug. 21 Thursday, Aug. 6 Boiled Dinner, Crackers, Robert Connors, and John Decorah. Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Plums, Yogurt, Dinner Roll Visitation was held July 13, 2015, at the FCP Cultural Center, Crandon. Corn, Spinach, Pears Funeral service was held July 14, 2015, with Billy Daniels officiating. Inter- Monday, Aug. 24 ment was at the Potawatomi Tribal Cemetery, Stone Lake. Friday, Aug. 7 Baked Chicken, Stuffing, Online condolences may be made at www.weberhillfuneralhome.com. Cream of Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Blueberry Pineapple Yogurt, Orange Tuesday, Aug. 25 Monday, Aug. 10 Egg Salad Sandwich, Banana, Turkey and Ham Sub Sandwich Baked Chips, Yogurt, (w/Tomato, Lettuce, Cheese, Baked Beans Cucumber Slices), Sun Chips, Chocolate Pudding Wednesday, Aug. 26 Hot Beef Sandwich, Tuesday, Aug. 11 Green Beans, Chocolate Cake Pizza Casserole, Garlic Bread, w/ Peanut Butter Frosting, Toss Salad, Mandarin Oranges Orange Juice Wednesday, Aug. 12 Thursday, Aug. 27 Deadline for the Aug. 15. 2015 issue Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Tuna Casserole, Asparagus, Oatmeal Raisin Mixed Veggies, Cantaloupe is Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Cookie Friday, Aug. 28 Thursday, Aug. 13 Tomato Rice Soup, Hamburger Vegetable Soup, Cheese Sandwich, Grape Juice, POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES Cheese Sandwich, Strawberries Blueberry Muffin 8000 Potawatomi Trail • PO Box 340 • Crandon, WI 54520 Monday, Aug. 31 phone: (715) 478-7437 • fax: (175) 478-7438 Friday, Aug. 14 Hamburger Gravy, Mashed email: [email protected] • website: www.fcpotawatomi.com Fish Sandwich (w/Lettuce, Potatoes, Green Beans, Tomato), Broccoli and Cauliflower Corn, Apricots FCP EXECUTIVE PTT STAFF w/Dip, Jello® w/Fruit COUNCIL Managing Editor: Chairman: WINDA COLLINS Monday, Aug. 17 *Menus subject HAROLD “GUS” FRANK Baked Ham, Boiled Red to change. 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