VOLUME 16, ISSUE 9 GBBON GISES WINTER MONTH NOVEMBER 1, 2010 HealthHealth PromotionPromotion DiseaseDisease PreventionPrevention –– YouthYouth onon thethe MoveMove PorcupinePorcupine MountainMountain FallFall HikeHike submitted by Lisa Miller, FCP Health and Wellness Center Dietitian INTHISISSUE When I close my eyes, I still see hills, of the ridge, overlooking the river and activity which consists of walking in natu- trees, lakes, waterfalls and falling leaves. Lake of the Clouds. Thirty-eight people ral environments, often on hiking trails The sights on the Health Promotion took this challenge, and the rest of the par- (which we were careful to stay on); 3. hik- Disease Prevention (HPDP) Youth on the ticipants took the bus to the look-out at the ing is economical and convenient, requires Move Porcupine Mountain Fall Hike were end of the trail and were encouraged to no special equipment; 4. simply walking awesome. But more than the beautiful hike as much as they wanted. The bus for recreational purposes; 5. in hiking, the location, the group of amazing people who shuttled back to the hotel and participants journey is more important than the destina- did the fall hike have made a lasting swam in the pool, walked along the beauti- tion. impression. ful shore of Lake Superior (right out the • I am so thankful for this event, for We set out from the FCP Health and door of the hotel), and rested. the people who attended, for the weather, Wellness Center on Friday, October 8, with Things worth mentioning: for safety. I can’t wait ‘til next year’s transportation by Bill’s Bus with Mike • I did not see one can of soda all day event! Konaha driving the tribal bus - everyone - only water bottles. This makes me so Promotional Offer was on time. Upon arrival, everyone got happy; I cannot even tell you. Everyone enjoyed the pg. 4 settled in their rooms at the AmericInn • We all wore pedometers and logged sunshine and fresh air. Hotel in Silver City, Mich. T-shirts, water our steps. The average was 8,000 - 10,000 bottles, whistles and flashlights were given steps (4 - 5 miles) for those who did the to each participant. A dinner of pizza and first two hikes, and the remaining 38 par- salad was provided and lots of vegetables ticipants who did all three hikes clocked in were encouraged. The swimming pool was at 14,000 – 24,000 (7-12 miles). The goal buzzing with action. for an average day is 10,000 steps. Saturday began with a continental • The dinner on Saturday night had breakfast (and swimming for some). many healthy choices available. Hopefully, Busses were loaded at 9:45 a.m., and we everyone had their fill of the seasoned reached the Porcupine Mountain State vegetables, salad, grilled chicken, rice Park Visitor Center three minutes before blend, beef tips, and seasoned diced pota- the doors were opened. Just enough time toes. Yum. The brownie was good too, Play Shoppe to gather, be still, and receive a prayer especially after a day of activity like this pg. 6 from James Crawford Jr. In the visitor cen- one. ter, many listened to the informational • Have you ever seen leaves dancing movie on the park, looked at the topo- behind a bus? It was a sight some were graphical 4-D map, animals in display, and fortunate to see. visited the gift shop. By 10:30 a.m. every- • This trip was all provided by the one was eager to get on to our first hike. Health Promotion Disease The first hike was a one-mile Prevention Cooperative Great weather, roundtrip with a look-out platform and Agreement: FCP Youth on the great view, tower to enjoy the view. There was some Move. A big thank you to IHS great exercise! challenging elevation, but 82 of the 84 par- HPDP. ticipants were able to do some or all of the • The Health and Wellness hike. staff did such an awesome job. Back on the bus and a 20-minute Kudos to Yvonne Robles, drive took us to our picnic location and Elizabeth Reed, Theresa Career Fair second hike. The weather was perfect, Marvin, and Tammy Weber. pg. 12 sunny and 80 degrees with a light breeze. • The pace of the hike was Leaves were lightly falling. The youth NOT a nature hike; we did not Pow-wows............pg. 9 were catching them as they fell. The har- stop and learn about monica was playing throughout the hike. rocks and plants. But it Three youth stop Calendar ............pg. 9 The second hike took us along a river with was also not so fast that Notices ........pg. 9, 10 a spectacular view of several waterfalls. you couldn’t enjoy the for a breather. The 30-40 minute bus ride to the third view. This hike was a Personals ..........pg. 11 hike was a welcome rest for most partici- pace where we could pants. If you were on Bill’s Bus, you also take in the beauty and heard messages from Willie Wonka that have a fitness event. moderation in eating sweets is best. • Definition of PAID PAID The third hike was the longest, being HIKE: 1. a long walk PRSRT STD PRSRT US POSTAGE WAUPACA, WI WAUPACA, PERMIT NO 47 PERMIT 2.5 miles, one-half mile up a fairly signifi- usually for exercise or cant grade and then two miles on the crest pleasure; 2. an outdoor Participants take time to pose for a photo. Page 2 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2010 Community/Education Kokomo Indian School Photo Can you identify any of the people in this photograph? If so, please let us know, and we’ll pass the information along in a future issue of the Potawatomi Traveling Times. Feel free to drop by our office located at 8000 Potawatomi Trail in Crandon, or email information to [email protected]. Persons with a frame around their face in the photo at left are (l-r) Henry Ritchie; George Kerr, teacher at Kokomo Indian School; Reverend Dokken; and Ted Shockto. photo taken sometime between 1938 and 1941, courtesy Kerr Family collection Letter from the School What is special education? cation program (IEP) requires some school or secondary school in the state Special education is defined as other arrangement, the child must be involved. District of Crandon instruction that is specially designed, at educated in the school he or she would • Are provided in keeping with an no cost to you as parents, to meet your attend if he or she did not have a dis- individualized education program (IEP) To better understand what special child’s unique needs. Specially designed ability. that meets the requirements of IDEA. education is, I will periodically be sub- instruction means adapting the content, What is a free appropriate public I hope this article will answer some mitting articles to help clarify the role methodology or delivery of instruction: education (FAPE)? of your questions about special educa- of special education in the school sys- • To address the unique needs of In IDEA, a free appropriate public tion. If you have any other questions, tem. your child that result from his or her education means special education and please feel free to call or stop in and The Individuals with Disabilities disability, and related services that: visit with me at school. I look forward Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring • To ensure your child’s access to • Are provided to children and to hearing from you. services to children with disabilities the general education curriculum so that youth with disabilities at public expense An IDEA parent forum will take throughout the nation. IDEA governs he or she can meet the educational stan- under public supervision and direction, place on November 10, 2010, at 6 p.m. how states and public agencies provide dards that apply to all children within and without charge. at Mole Lake Conference Center to early intervention, special education and the jurisdiction of the school system. • Meet the standards of the state answer any questions as well. related services to more than 6.5 million Where is special education educational agency (SEA), including the Cheri Collins, Special Education eligible infants, toddlers, children and instruction provided? requirements of IDEA. Director youth with disabilities. Unless a child’s individualized edu- • Include preschool, elementary 2nd Year Indian Education Renewable Energy Challenge for BIE High School and Tribal College Students Announced submitted by Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs WASHINGTON D.C. – Assistant challenge to demonstrate a renewable order for the judges to view the final prise a poster that will be displayed in Secretary-Indian Affairs Larry Echo energy and technology process that submissions: Washington, D.C., in the event that your Hawk announced the second competition tribes can use to promote economic self- 1) A narrated video showing the team wins the competition. for students attending high schools and sufficiency in Indian Country.” process by which bio-diesel fuel has One top project will be selected tribal colleges funded by the Bureau of The challenge is designed as a two- been made from biomass material. from the high school teams and one Indian Education (BIE) that will pro- part competition. During Phase I, each 2) A narrated video showing the from the college teams. The two winning mote careers in the fields of green and school and college will establish a team generator in operation fueled by the bio- teams will see their projects prominently renewable energy. of students to process designs for con- diesel and powering some appliance. displayed in Washington, D.C., where This year’s competition will be verting biomass to diesel fuel using any 3) A 100 milliliter sample of the they also will have the opportunity to looking for designs of a conversion raw biomass material they wish, and produced bio-diesel fuel, to be shipped meet with senior Interior Department process that will change biomass into must indicate how their process design in a container provided by Argonne officials and attend a reception to be diesel fuel.