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VOLUME 17, ISSUE 9 GIBBON GISES WINTER MONTH NOVEMBER 1, 2011 Forest County Potawatomi In this Issue: Community Recognized for Innovations in Forestry submitted by George Ermert, Martin Schreiber & Associates

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Natural Resources News (l-r) FCP Tribal Forester Al Murray; Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council Member Mark Freburg; FCP Tribal Chairman Harold pg. 7 “Gus” Frank; FCP Council Member John Alloway; FCP Council Member Thomas Boelter; FCP Tribal Elder Billy Daniels Jr.; and Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry Coordinator Don Kissinger photo by Aiyana VanZile

CRANDON, Wis. - The Urban “It is our hope that our plan can be goal of the betterment of the urban Forestry Council has announced that the used as a model for other communities forests in Wisconsin. Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) faced with similar problems,” added The FCP Community is a federally Community is the recipient of the 2011 Murray. “If we work together and take a recognized Native American tribe locat- Innovations in Urban Forestry Award. proactive approach, we can be sure that ed in Northeastern Wisconsin with a The award recognizes a community, future generations can continue to enjoy membership of about 1,400. In addition individual, association or organization our beautiful forests.” to their work for the environment, the exhibiting outstanding innovations in the The purpose of the Urban Forestry FCP operate several tribal enterprises, Hunting Moon Pow Wow development or enhancement of an Council is to advise the Wisconsin including casinos in Milwaukee and pg. 12 urban forestry project or program. Department of Natural Resources on the Carter, Wis., and a Health & Wellness The FCP was chosen for the award best ways to preserve, protect, expand Center in Crandon, Wis. The tribe because of its proactive approach to and improve Wisconsin’s urban and employs approximately 3,500 people in Calendar ...... pg. 11 managing the tribe’s forest land. The community forest resources. Together its government operations, casino opera- FCP is the first Native American tribe to they work to develop, implement, moni- tions, social services, and additional Notices ...... pg. 10, 11 receive this award. tor and revise the state urban forestry businesses. For more information on the Personals ...... pg. 11 “We are honored and privileged to plan. The Council strives to assist all FCP, please visit www.fcpotawatomi. receive this award from the Urban parties involved in urban forestry to com. Forestry Council,” said Tribal Forester coordinate activities with the ultimate Al Murray. “The forests of Northern Wisconsin are an important resource. It PAID PAID

PRSRT STD PRSRT is essential that we properly address the US POSTAGE WAUPACA, WI WAUPACA, PERMIT NO 47 PERMIT threats facing them so they can continue to be used and enjoyed.” The tribe’s comprehensive approach to forest management included a large- scale forest inventory which identified approximately 1,200 trees that were in need of critical safety pruning or removal. The tribe was also able to cre- ate a new Strategic Forestry Plan to address both developed and non-devel- oped areas on the reservation. By priori- tizing the condition of the forest, the (l-r) FCP Tribal Chairman Harold “Gus” Frank; Wisconsin Urban Forestry FCP have improved both the reserva- Council Member Mark Freburg; FCP Council Member Thomas Boelter; Tribal tion’s aesthetics and local public safety, Elder Billy Daniels Jr.; and FCP Tribal Forester Al Murray attend the tree while also increasing tree and land value. planting after the award ceremony. photo by Aiyana VanZile Page 2 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2011 Community Letters to a Teacher, a Warrior at War World War II Letters of William Alloway submitted by Norman H. Tribbett, FCP Tribal Member

The letters, which have appeared in he graduated from the eighth grade in the the Potawatomi Traveling Times over the spring of 1938. past year, have been well received by After a couple of years at an industri- many individuals in the community. al school for Native Americans, Alloway Several community members have asked if would again leave the Forest County there are any other letters. The answer is Potawatomi community when he joined yes. the U.S. Army to serve his country. William ‘Bill’ Alloway (1918 - 1968) Alloway would correspond with his for- photo courtesy Kerr Family Collection began school in the one-room Stone Lake mer teacher, George Kerr, at the reserva- School. Shortly thereafter, the Indians tion Kokomo School during this period. William Alloway (center) is kneeling as he watches the teacher, George Kerr, do were not permitted to attend the Stone The Kerr family collection includes some a handstand. Kerr’s physical abilities added to his teaching methods, making Lake School and Alloway would be sent 60 pieces of correspondence from Alloway learning interesting and fun. Others identified in the photo include: Verol from the reservation to boarding school. and several of his wartime letters will be Ritchie, standing behind Kerr; Andrew Johnson, standing to the right of He would return to the reservation to shared in upcoming issues of the Traveling Alloway; third from right, Fred Shawano in hat; and one of the Wewasson boys attend the Kokomo School located in the Times. in the white shirt on the right. Stone Lake Potawatomi community where Wisconsin Native American Author Seeks Assistance on Next Book Project by Winda Collins

It’s not often that one gets the Rencontre, an enrolled member of the deputy administrator, FCP Natural most part, a done deal. Thanks must also chance to help a published author on a Lower Brule Sioux tribe, would serve as Resources; Cara Kulhanek, FCP grants go to these two women, because through new project, so it was a pleasant surprise Loew’s eyes and ears as she traveled to development specialist; and Jackie the process of assisting them, this writer to get a phone call from Patty Loew ask- the FCP reservation to gather data. Pische, director, FCP Child Support. was given the opportunity to view the ing for assistance from the Potawatomi Guided by Loew’s list of events and Many thanks to each for their time, and inner daily workings of some of the FCP Traveling Times (PTT). programs in which she had expressed for sharing their enthusiasm for what government programs, listen to the dedi- For those who may not recognize interest, the PTT office began contacting they do so well every day on behalf of cated staff who help make things hap- the name, Loew, a professor in the tribal members and program directors to the FCP community! pen, and feel pride at the progressive Department of Life Science either set up a date and time for an inter- Rencontre and Loew still have steps being taken to help the FCP peo- Communication at UW-Madison and an view for those who were local, or to much work to complete before the dead- ple. enrolled member of the Bad River Band gain permission to forward contact infor- line, but PTT’s involvement is, for the of Lake Superior Ojibwe, has written mation for those in Milwaukee. two books: Native People of Wisconsin, Rencontre’s first visit to a social studies text for elementary Crandon on Oct. 6 included a school children, and Indian Nations of brief tour and a chance for photo Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and opportunities of the FCP busi- Renewal, a historical overview of nesses and buildings in the Stone Wisconsin’s 11 tribes. Besides authoring Lake area. She was also able to numerous articles on Native topics, take an in-depth look at the new Loew has also produced several Native- exhibits at the FCP Cultural themed documentaries, including Way of Center, Library and Museum. the Warrior, No Word for Goodbye, and The next trip to the Stone Nation Within a Nation. Lake area on Oct. 17 would find Loew is currently working on an Rencontre conducting interviews expanded second edition of Indian with those “in the know” about Nations of Wisconsin that will include the different programs and proj- contemporary history from the years ects in which the FCP are 2001 through 2011, and new chapters involved. The highlight of the day about urban Indians and the was her interview with Lillian Brothertown. Her areas of interest for Kelty, the oldest living FCP tribal (above) Lillian Kelty (l) talks about life and longevity in her interview the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) member. At the age of 95, Kelty with Christina Rencontre. include: environmental issues such as is quick to smile and loves to tell the Class I air designation and FCP’s stories about her life and family. role in the Crandon Mine purchase; Many, many thanks to Kelty for expansion of Potawatomi Bingo Casino her time and welcoming spirit! and its economic impact on the An added bonus to this interview Milwaukee area; FCP’s ties to the was that Rencontre discovered Community Indian School in that she knew Kelty’s daughter, Milwaukee; the U.S. Indigenous Games Yvonne, from the years she had and FCP’s role in bringing them to spent working on the Lac du Wisconsin; and the philanthropic Flambeau reservation. It is a endeavors of the FCP Foundation. small world, indeed! Because of Loew’s extremely full On this day, Rencontre also schedule, the vast amount of information met with Marge McKenzie, assis- to be compiled and a fast-approaching tant director, FCP Elderly; Brian deadline, she enlisted the help of Tupper, athletic director, FCP Christina Rencontre, an Advanced Recreation; Natalene Cummings, (above) Christina Rencontre (l) interviews Nate Guldan (center) and Opportunity Fellow at UW-Madison, air resources director, FCP Natalene Cummings (r) from FCP Natural Resources about the different and Loew’s research associate. Natural Resources; Nate Gulden, projects in which their program is involved. Community POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2011 Page 3

Happy November Birthday Colette Reeves to these Elders! Ga ge snoke - Everlasting Wind 11-01 William R. Daniels Jr. 11-11 Catherine Frank Colette Reeves died on Oct. 21, 2011. She was a resident of Suffolk, Va., 11-02 Carol Bees 11-11 Rosemary Sadowski and had lived in the Hampton Roads area since 1973. 11-03 Robert Gerdeen 11-12 Lois J. Frank Colette was born in Orleans, France, to Joseph and Julia H. Reeves. As her 11-04 Donna VanZile 11-13 Maxine DeVerney father was in the U.S. Army, Colette lived in many places including Texas, 11-05 Norman H. Tribbett 11-21 Jo Ann Giese Pennsylvania, Missouri, Kansas and Maryland before moving to Portsmouth, Va. 11-06 Arnol Wensaut 11-26 Kenneth George Sr. Colette graduated from Churchland High School in Portsmouth, Va., and 11-06 Jeryl Perenich 11-27 Yvonne Wadinski went on to earn the degree of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and 11-08 Viola LaMere Operations Research from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University at Blacksburg, Va., in 1981. She then worked as an engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding until her retirement in 1998. Notice Of Election After retiring, Colette enjoyed traveling, horticulture and caring for her cats. submitted by FCP Tribal Court She went back to college and was awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Horticulture from Tidewater Community College in 2002. While there The current position of Forest County Potawatomi Tribal Court Associate she was active in the Horticulture Club and traveled to Central America and Judge is up for election. The associate judge’s current term ends on Dec. 18, Mexico. Colette was a master gardener and served as the treasurer for the 2011. Suffolk Master Gardeners Association until very recently. The elected candidate will serve as an associate judge of the Forest County Colette was a tribal member of the Forest County Potawatomi Community Potawatomi Tribal Court. The position will be part-time (up to 20 hours per near Crandon, Wis. Her Indian name, Ga ge snoke, means Everlasting Wind. week) at a salary of $25,000 per year. Colette is survived by her father, Joseph Reeves of Suffolk, Va.; her brother, Those interested in running for election should attend the caucus/nomination Lance Reeves of Virginia Beach, Va.; her brother, Michael Reeves and his wife, meeting at 7 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011. Brenda, of Southern Shores, N.C.; her brother, James Reeves and his wife, Tribal law requires that the judge be at least 25 years of age at the time of Michelle, of Clermont, Fla.; her niece, Lisa Reeves Speckheuer and her hus- his or her election. band, Johannes, of Virginia Beach, Va.; her niece, Sara Reeves, of Clermont, Tribal law states that no person may serve as a tribal judge while serving as Fla.; her cousin, Marie DeCosta and her husband, Denny, of Ormond Beach, a member of the Executive Council or as the prosecutor, defender, clerk of court Fla.; and by other relatives and friends. Colette was predeceased by her mother, or tribal law enforcement officer. Julia Reeves, of Suffolk, Va. in 1998. The associate tribal judge will be elected to a term of six years. Colette’s ashes will be scattered at sea in a private ceremony as per her Upon taking office, the associate judge will be provided with extensive train- wishes. ing which includes out-of-state travel. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the caregivers and support SCHEDULE: staff of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for their kindness in Colette’s last Monday, Nov. 14, 2011: Nomination meeting at 7 p.m., at the Auditorium of months. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA of your choice. the FCP Executive Building. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011: Primary election 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., at the Auditorium of the Executive Building (if more than two candidates). Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011: General election 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., at the Auditorium of the Executive Building. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011: associate judge sworn in at 1 p.m., in the courtroom Welcome to these in the Executive Building. Posted: October 13, 2011 (as corrected) New Employees

William George, Health & Wellness Maintenance Deadline for the Nov. 15, 2011 issue is Hire Date: 9/13/11 Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Contact info: (715) 478-4846 [email protected]

Nicole Calhoun, Health & Wellness Community-Based Doula Hire Date: 9/13/11 Contact info: (715) 478-4355 8000 Potawatomi Trail • PO Box 340 • Crandon, WI 54520 [email protected] phone: (715) 478-7437 • fax: (715) 478-7438 email: [email protected] • website: www.fcpotawatomi.com Richard Gouge, Health & Wellness Prevention Specialist In Training Hire Date: 10/3/11 FCP EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PTT STAFF Chairman: Contact info: (715) 478-4391 HAROLD “GUS” FRANK Managing Editor: [email protected] WINDA COLLINS Vice Chairman: Scott Altmann, Accounting Controller Member of the JAMES A. CRAWFORD Hire Date: 10/3/11 Native American Office Manager: Journalists Association Contact info: (715) 478-4734 Secretary: MICHELLE SPAUDE [email protected] LORNA SHAWANO Reporter/Photographer: Stephanie Marvin, Health & Wellness Administrative Assistant (part-time) Treasurer: AIYANA VANZILE Hire Date: 10/4/11 JOSEPH DANIELS Contact info: (715) 478-4958 Graphic Artists: [email protected] Council Members: AMY KAMPSTRA JOHN ALLOWAY Michael Hill, Recreation Aide (part-time) KRYSTAL STATEZNY TOM BOELTER Hire Date: 10/5/11 Contact info: (715) 478-7420 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 Gregory Muthig, Carter C-Store Maintenance Supervisor Nation. PTT encourages the submission of Letters to the Editor. All letters must include the Hire Date: 10/11/11 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 Contact info: (715) 473-5100 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 Rosalitta Munoz, Elderly CNA PTT guarantee publication upon submission. PTT will not guarantee publication of materi- Hire Date: 10/11/11 als submitted past deadlines posted in the PTT. No part of this publication may be repro- Contact info: (715) 478-4716 duced without the written consent of the Editor. Page 4 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2011 Community/Veterans

* PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE * ••• Attention ••• Forest County Potawatomi Veterans Date: November 3, 2011 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2011, and in Location: Auditorium in the Executive Building giving thanks for their service throughout the years, Topic: Referendum Impact Statement the PTT encourages all past and presently serving ------FCP veterans to submit a photo of themselves with Please join the Ordinance Department as we discuss the impact dates of service and military branch by Nov. 2, 2011, of the proposed “Animal Control Ordinance” and the “Police to the PTT office. If FCP tribal members would like to Department Ordinance” as seen below. Food and drinks will be offer their thanks or words of encouragement, we provided. Contact the FCP Ordinance Department with any ques- welcome those as well. tions at (715) 478-7423. To those veterans or their families that previously submitted photos to the PTT veterans sections sev- • • • • • • • • • • eral years ago, we’re looking for original photos to scan so we have quality photos on file. These photos will appear in a veterans section in the November 15 issue of PTT, and possibly in a veterans photo display at the FCP Health & Wellness Center. Photos and wishes may be mailed to PTT at P. O. Box 340, Crandon, WI 54520; dropped off at 8000 Potawatomi Trail, Crandon, WI; or emailed to [email protected].

VETERANS FEAST Hosted by Forest County Potawatomi Post 1 Nov. 11, 2011 • Noon • • • • • • • • • • at FCP Rec Center 5442 Everybody’s Rd., Crandon

PLEASE Bring a dish to pass

lcome! We is Everyone

Don’t forget to vote! “When it comes time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled FCP tribal elections with the fear of death, so when their take place Nov. 5 time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over at the FCP Executive again in a different way. Sing your Building. Polls are open death song, and die like a hero going home.” from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Tecumseh, Shawnee Health POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2011 Page 5 November is National Diabetes What is a ‘Patient Centered’ Month: Make a Plan Medical Home? submitted by Theresa Marvin, RN, CDE, FCP Health & Wellness Center Diabetes Coordinator Why is this Important? November is National Diabetes maintain a healthy weight. For people at submitted by Linda Sturnot, FCP Health & Wellness Center Quality Month and FCP Health & Wellness high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, Improvement/Patient Services Administrator and Dr. Kirk Ritchie, FCP Health & Center Community Health Department is losing ten pounds – if you weigh 200 Wellness Center Dental Director partnering with the National Diabetes pounds – can make a big difference in Education Program (NDEP) to raise lowering your risk. Making changes in On Aug. 15 and 16, 2011, the Forest Medical Home works toward providing awareness about the importance of setting how you care for your health is a matter County Potawatomi (FCP) Health & convenient access to your provider or goals and making a plan to prevent type 2 of trying and learning. It’s all about Wellness Center participated in a volun- his/her care team members whenever diabetes and diabetes-related complica- choosing a goal and working toward it. tary survey by the Accreditation possible. tions. Making a plan and taking the first step Association for Ambulatory Health Care The patient-centered Medical Home Diabetes affects nearly 26 million will help you reach your goal. (AAAHC). AAAHC is a non-profit fosters an environment of trust and Americans; an estimated 79 million peo- 1. Think about what is important to organization that assesses whether a respect. The patient-centered Medical ple are at risk for developing the disease. your health. What are you willing and facility meets compliance with estab- Home ‘knows’ its patients and families During National Diabetes Month, FCP able to do? lished standards of care and the require- and provides care that is whole person Health & Wellness Center Community 2. Decide what your goals are. What ments of an accredited ‘Medical Home’. oriented and consistent with the patients’ Health Department will provide informa- changes do you want to make? Choose Following the August survey, FCP unique needs and individual preferences. tion and educational materials to help one goal to work on first. Health and Wellness Center received a The Care Team helps patients and others people make a plan to prevent diabetes 3. Decide what steps will help you three-year accreditation award and first- designated by the patient understand and its complications. Even if you know reach your goal. time certification as a Medical Home. their health condition and how to man- what to do to improve your health, figur- 4. Pick one step to try this week. So, what does this special certifica- age their health by providing appropriate ing out how to do it and fitting it into Events scheduled to promote tion as a Medical Home mean to you educational resources. Patients and clini- your daily routine can be a big challenge. National Diabetes Month and the Great and your family? In a patient-centered cians are partners in making treatment That’s why it’s important to set goals and American Smoke Out are: Medical Home, a Care Team guides care decisions. The Medical Home works to make a plan to prevent diabetes and its Nov. 16 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the We in a continuous, accessible, comprehen- provide unbiased, evidence-based infor- complications. The staff at the FCP Care Building, Carter, Wis. sive and coordinated manner. The mation on all treatment options, includ- Health & Wellness Center Community Nov. 17 from 9 - 11 p.m. at Health & patient is the center of the Care Team. ing possible side effects, costs, benefits Health Department can assist you with Wellness Center (lower conference room), The Care Team is led by a physician (or and risks of different options and alter- your educational needs. Even small Crandon, Wis. dentist) of the patient’s choice. Family native therapies, so the patient can make changes – such as losing a small amount To learn more about making a plan to members and other caregivers may also an informed decision and choose the of weight and becoming more active – prevent type 2 diabetes and diabetes-relat- be a central part of the team. The Care treatment plan that reflects his/her per- can go a long way in preventing type 2 ed complications, visit www.Your Team includes professionals inside the sonal preferences. diabetes, as well as managing the disease. DiabetesInfo.org or the FCP Health & health center, and it may also include The Medical Home is a safe and Being physically active can help in the Wellness Center Community Health clinical and non-clinical professionals friendly place the patient can call his/her management of diabetes because it helps Department at (715) 478-4355. outside the facility who are directly ‘home’ for all his/her health-care needs. burn more calories and can help a person involved in a person’s care. Seeing the The Medical Home is timely, effective, same physician or dentist is beneficial to efficient, patient-centered and family- the patient so that the provider gets to focused. To accomplish this, the FCP know you as a person and your individ- Health and Wellness Center regularly ual and family-health history. seeks out and encourages patient feed- The Care Team provides initial and back on experiences related to care routine assessments of the patient’s received and uses that information to health status and places a high priority drive improvement. It is our goal to pro- on preventative care, wellness, care vide you with quality health care and coordination and chronic disease man- support your decision making related to agement to help patients get and stay your care based on your individual healthy and make healthy lifestyle needs or those of your family members. choices. The Medical Home is not a If you haven’t visited us before, we ‘gatekeeper’, but rather facilitates con- invite you to schedule an appointment nections and removes barriers to other ((715) 478-4300) and see for yourself providers and services, as appropriate to how this health care model can benefit the patient’s individual needs. The you and your family.

Native American Men’s Group Do you ever feel you have no one to talk to? Is something bothering you that you need to talk about? You’re not alone...

Native Men’s Group will be held every Thursday at 9 a.m., in the lower level in room 009 at the FCP Cultural Center, Library and Museum. Contact Sam Alloway at (715) 478-7220 or Richard Gouge at (715) 478-4391 for more information. Page 6 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2011 Community

healthy weight. With these positive Mish ko swen/Strong and steps, you can stay healthier longer and reduce your risk of diabetes. Healthy Fitness Event If you would like more information on diabetes, diabetes prevention or submitted by Theresa Marvin, RN, CDE, FCP Health & Wellness Center Diabetes would like to be screened for diabetes, Coordinator call (715) 478-4383. THANKS again to all the partici- The 6th Mish ko swen 5K Fitness will consider changing the layout of the pants! We hope to see you in the spring Event was held on Saturday, Oct. 15, event due to the survey comments. for the next 5K. 2011. The event was open to FCP tribal Additional topics to be considered for members, employees and their families, future events are: lung cancer, more and it was sponsored by the FCP Health information on men’s health and other & Wellness Center’s Diabetes Program diseases that affect Native Americans. and Community Health Department. Facts about diabetes: Thanks to the FCP Pharmacy staff and • Diabetes affects 25.8 million peo- FCP Administration for helping with the ple, or 8.3 percent, of the U.S. popula- event. tion. Approximately 60 people participat- • Diabetes is the leading cause of ed. The morning was cool when all the kidney failure, nontraumatic lower limb participants were registering. However, amputations, and new cases of blindness the weather had improved by the time among adults in the United States. the 5K started. This year, participants • Diabetes is a major cause of heart received a camouflage t-shirt with the disease and stroke, and it is the seventh Walk Down Diabetes slogan on the leading cause of death in the United back. States. Gregg Tallier emceed the event • The current rate of diabetes for the again. He provided prevention tips FCP community is 16 percent. The good between songs and played music news is that there are several resources throughout the event. He also had a hula available to help you manage and con- hoop contest for the children while par- trol your diabetes to delay and/or pre- ents/guardians completed a survey. vent the long-term complications associ- photos by Linda Helmick Participants received a snack bag, and ated with it. prizes were distributed. Many partici- Prevention of type 2 diabetes is the pants commented that they had fun at key. You can prevent or delay the onset the event - that it felt good to move and of type 2 diabetes through a healthy that they were happy they participated. lifestyle. Change your diet, increase your Some walked and some ran, but all who participated in the fall 5K The Community Health Department level of physical activity and maintain a enjoyed the fresh air, sunshine and exercise. Gte Ga Nes Preschool News submitted by Beth Wandsnider, Gte Ga Nes- Parent Coordinator Bozho! The staff of Gte Ga Nes- Oct. 18. We will have pictures and more would like to take this time to welcome information on that in the next issue of you and your child/children to the 2011- the Potawatomi Traveling Times. 2012 school year. We are looking for- The Gte Ga Nes Preschool and the ward to a very exciting venture helping Rising Sun Daycare will be putting on a to assist you with your child’s first years Pumpkin Patch along with trick-or- in education. We would like to encour- treating on Oct. 31. age parents, as well as any family mem- To parents, grandparents, uncles and bers, to participate in all aspects of your aunties: GET INVOLVED! child’s learning experience by visiting • Get to know the teachers. the classrooms, sharing ideas, and shar- • Help the teachers learn about your ing your life’s knowledge and cultural child by sharing a fact or two. traditions with the children and pre- • Get to know the program. school staff. • Look through the books or papers On Oct. 7, the class went to the your child brings home. tribe’s apple orchard at Gche Kte Gan • Come and have lunch with us. (former Huettl farm). Everyone was • Read a book to the children. picking apples, putting them into their Just give us a call, and we will set it bags and, of course, eating them. up! We would like to see some drum- It was a long walk back - most of ming, dancing and/or flute playing. the children wanted to be carried. It was Remember, we have an open door poli- a beautiful day, and everyone enjoyed it! cy. Please come and visit! We had our first preschool night on

Adults and youth alike “mug” for the camera! submitted photo Community/Environment POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2011 Page 7

also contains several other species of immediately at (715) 478-7222 so that News From Natural Resources fish including northern pike, largemouth these issues can be addressed as soon as bass, yellow perch and pumpkinseed. possible. If you would like more infor- submitted by Matt Steinbach, FCP Natural Resources Water Program Director These individual fish species combine to mation about the Bug Lake Accessibility provide a quality fishing opportunity. Project or any other FCP Natural FCPC Fish Stocking Program (715) 478-7361. We look forward to The FCP Natural Resources Resources Department projects, please One of the many responsibilities of hearing from you. Department would also like to remind call the telephone number provided ear- the FCP Water Resources Program is the Bug Lake Accessibility Project everyone that littering has been an issue lier in the article. management of the fish community in Update at all of the FCP reservation lakes, espe- all lakes, rivers and streams that are Contractors are currently putting the cially at Bug located within, or flow through, the FCP finishing touches on the Bug Lake Lake. We ask reservation. The majority of these water Accessibility Project. The project is that everyone bodies contain a healthy fish community scheduled to be fully completed by the using these lakes that presents excellent fishing opportuni- end of October. When completed, this pick up after ties. However, the FCP Water Resources project will further enhance the accessi- themselves and Program has also supplemented the fish bility of Bug Lake for FCP tribal mem- utilize the trash community in some of these water bod- bers. Among the many components of receptacles that ies with stocking in an attempt to this project, one is the improvement of have been improve these fishing experiences for an existing access road that travels east placed near the tribal members. of Bug Lake Road near the southwest lakes. Please be For example, Bug Lake is stocked corner of Bug Lake. The improved extra considerate annually with either brook trout or rain- access road will lead to a new parking of the new park- bow trout, while Devil’s Lake has previ- lot, which will be composed of porous ing lot because ously been stocked with both black crap- concrete. Porous concrete is different loose debris can pie and walleye. In addition, many of the from regular concrete due to the fact that enter the pores rivers and streams flowing through FCP it contains minimal fine aggregate mate- in the concrete land are stocked regularly with trout by rial. This lack of fine material creates surface and cre- An improved access road is just one new addition the Wisconsin DNR. One of the primary pores within the concrete surface that ate clogs. This to Bug Lake. The improved road leads to a newly goals of the Water Resources Program is allow storm water and spring runoff to can severely to continue to provide quality and desir- pass through the parking lot and more deplete the effec- paved parking lot that allows handicap access to a able fishing opportunities for all FCP quickly recharge into the groundwater tiveness of the paved pathway (above), which in turn leads to a tribal members. supply, while also decreasing parking lot concrete or, even wheelchair accessible fishing pier (below). The pier In order to accomplish this, we are runoff. worse, cause features multiple fishing stations and two large asking for input from tribal members on In addition, a concrete pathway has damage to the benches. submitted photos the current fish community of any of the been installed that extends from the parking lot itself. FCP lakes, rivers and streams, as well as parking lot to the new handicap accessi- The FCP Natural suggestions regarding any species that ble fishing pier. The concrete pathway Resources tribal members would like to see has been carefully designed and con- Department is enhanced or introduced into FCP waters. structed to accommodate all Americans responsible for Obviously, there are many habitat and with Disabilities Act (ADA) require- cleaning and species interaction issues that would ments, in order to allow wheelchair maintaining the need to be researched and addressed access to the fishing pier. The fishing parking lot sur- prior to the implementation of increased pier was also constructed to ADA face. Therefore, stocking, but the Water Resources requirements. The fishing pier platform if anyone notices Program is very interested in obtaining features multiple fishing stations and any issues with feedback from the tribe to assist in the two large benches. Since Bug Lake litter on or near creation of a fish stocking strategy for water levels have fluctuated substantially the parking lot, the FCP reservation. For more informa- over the past several years, the pier has please contact tion or to provide feedback, please con- also been designed to accommodate the FCP Natural tact the FCP Natural Resources additional changes in the Bug Lake Resources Department at (715) 478-7222 or the water levels. Bug Lake is stocked annu- Department Water Resources Program directly at ally with brook and rainbow trout and

Conservation Block Grants Program. wind-energy facilities in the United Forest County Potawatomi “Community-based renewable energy States. That is enough green energy to projects help tribal nations, such as the offset 100 percent of the electricity Increase Renewable Energy Use FCP, meet their energy needs, support usage at all its facilities, including economic development, and improve the Potawatomi Bingo Casino (Milwaukee), environment.” and Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel on Tribal Land The installation of the solar panels (Carter, Wis.). The FCP is currently submitted by George Ermert, Martin Schreiber & Associates represents another step in the FCP’s ranked number 12 on the Environmental ongoing efforts to reduce its energy use Protection Agency’s (EPA) Top 20 Local MILWAUKEE - The Forest County standing goal of reducing our energy use and carbon footprint. Over the past sev- Government list of green power pur- Potawatomi (FCP) Community has and carbon footprint,” said FCP Attorney eral years, the FCP have implemented a chasers and is a member of the EPA’s expanded its efforts to reduce its energy General Jeff Crawford. “We are fortu- number of energy efficiency initiatives Green Power Partnership. use and carbon footprint with the com- nate that there are companies and organ- to significantly lower its energy usage The FCP Community is a federally- pletion of a solar panel installation on izations right here in Wisconsin that and reduce its carbon emissions. Since recognized Native American tribe locat- the tribe’s administration building in helped make this project happen.” 2007, the tribe has reduced its energy ed in Northeastern Wisconsin with a Milwaukee. The project uses American- The project was funded in part by usage per gross square foot by nearly 12 membership of about 1,400. In addition made products and the panels, which the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) percent and reduced its corresponding FCP operate several tribal enterprises, will produce approximately 35,000 kilo- through the American Recovery and carbon emissions by almost 20 percent. including casinos in Milwaukee and watt hours of clean electricity annually, Reinvestment Act. The tribe also worked These efficiencies have eliminated Carter, Wis., and a Health & Wellness were manufactured at Milwaukee-based with local partners, WE Energies and more than 13,700 tons of emitted carbon Center in Crandon, Wis. The tribe Helios USA, LLC. Focus on Energy. dioxide per year. That is the equivalent employs approximately 3,500 people in Pieper Electric, the Milwaukee- “With the help of Recovery Act of the annual greenhouse gas emissions its government operations, casino opera- based solar panel installer, estimates that funding, clean energy projects across the from almost 2,500 passenger vehicles or tions, social services and additional the clean energy produced by the panels country are creating skilled jobs, reduc- the CO2 emissions from the electricity business. For more information on the will reduce CO2 emissions by approxi- ing our reliance on fossil fuels, and sav- use of roughly 1,550 homes for one year. Potawatomi, please visit mately 41 tons per year. ing consumers money on their energy The FCP also purchases nearly 55 www.fcpotawatomi.com. “The FCP are excited to reach bills,” said Ted Donat, a supervisor in million kilowatt hours of renewable another milestone towards our long- DOE’s Energy Efficiency and energy credits annually from certified Page 8 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2011 Departments Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Initiative submitted by Kristin Kuber, FCP Health & Wellness Center Health Educator As of Feb. 1, 2011, all Wisconsin toxic. It can build up over time, with increases greatly due to decorations. • Make sure the cords used for lights homes, duplexes and apartments are unrecognized symptoms such as Follow the guidelines below to ensure and other decorations are not frayed - dis- required to have both smoke detectors and headaches, nausea, disorientation, or irri- that you have a safe and enjoyable holi- card if damaged. carbon monoxide alarms, regardless of tability eventually building to uncon- day season free from fire. • Do not run electrical wires under the building’s age. Alarms must be sciousness and fatal poisoning. Christmas Tree Fire Prevention rugs. installed in the basement and on each In an effort to save lives and protect and Safety: Fireplace and Woodstove Fire floor level, excluding attics, garages or families, the Community Health • Keep tree securely upright in a Prevention: storage areas. This law may or may not Department is kicking off a Smoke and stand to ensure that it will not accidental- • Have a professional inspect your apply to tribal homes on the reservation, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Initiative start- ly tip over or be knocked over. fireplace annually. however, having an operational smoke ing this November. They will be teaming • Keep tree away from heat sources • Inspect your stove or fireplace for and carbon monoxide alarm installed on up with the Housing Department to (electrical outlets, radiators, space heaters, any cracks. each level of the home is a good safety ensure that Forest County Potawatomi and fireplaces). • Always use a screen in front of practice. (FCP) homes on the reservation have an • Make sure natural trees are ade- your fireplace while it is burning. According to the Centers for Disease operational smoke and carbon monoxide quately watered. • After the holidays are over, do not Control (CDC), deaths from fires and alarm on each level of the house. • Be careful not to drop or flick ciga- burn your Christmas tree, wreaths, or burns are the third leading cause of fatal Community Health Department staff will rette ashes near a tree. wrapping paper in a fireplace or stove. home injury. In 2010, fire departments be conducting initial home assessments, • Unplug tree lights before leaving Additional Fire Prevention and responded to 384,000 home fires in the in coordination with other health visits, to your home or before going to bed. Fire Safety Tips: U.S., which claimed the lives of 2,640 determine if households have functional • Avoid using real candles on a tree, • Keep all items three feet away from people (not including firefighters) and and up-to-date alarms installed in appro- especially if it is not artificial; real trees radiators, baseboard heaters, and space injured another 13,350 people (not includ- priate locations. Depending on what is contain a lot of natural oils that are very heaters. ing firefighters). Most fire-related deaths found during the assessment, Community flammable, especially if the tree is dry. • Never place a heater next to a bed are not due to burns; instead, they are a Health and Housing staff will either • Do not use more than three strands or where someone could easily trip over result of the inhalation of smoke or toxic replace batteries or install new alarms. of tree lights on a single extension cord, it. gases, such as carbon monoxide. Many Community Health Staff will be contact- unless the directions indicate it is safe. • Make sure fire and carbon monox- lives could be saved and injuries prevent- ing FCP households on the reservation to • Make sure an artificial tree is ide detectors are installed in your base- ed if individuals made it a priority to schedule home assessments and appoint- labeled “fire retardant”. ment and on every level of your home. properly install functional smoke and car- ments for alarm installations and battery Holiday Lighting and Fire Safety: Replace batteries accordingly. bon monoxide alarms in their homes. replacements. If you prefer to contact the • Unplug indoor and outdoor lights • Keep fire extinguishers handy on Smoke alarms detect the presence of Community Health Department on your before going to bed. every level of your home, preferably near smoke before a person can actually see it own to schedule your home assessment or • Never leave candles unattended. your kitchen, fireplaces or stores. or smell it, especially when flames are not an appointment for alarm installation and • Make sure all candles are in sturdy Sources: http://dsps.wi.gov/; in a person’s direct line of sight. Carbon battery replacement, call (715) 478-4355. holders that will not tip over and are http://www.cdc.gov; http://www.usfa. monoxide alarms are able to detect and The Community Health Department placed away from furniture and other fema.gov; http://www.rapidrefile.com; warn of gas before it reaches dangerous would also like to remind readers that the home accessories. http://www.redcross.org levels. Carbon monoxide is colorless, holiday season is quickly approaching, • Avoid placing lit candles on win- odorless and tasteless, but it is highly which means that the chance of fire dowsills and mantles. “Da we wge mek” (Gift Shop) POTAWATOMI STONE LAKE C-STORE/SMOKE SHOP Your Destination For Corner of HWY 8 & Fire Keeper Road, Crandon Authentic Native American Gifts Open 7 days a week: 6 a.m. - 10 pm. 715-478-4199 NOW AVAILABLE NEW DVD’S • 2012 21st Century Skins • Barking Water POTAWATOMI CARTER Calendars • Don’t Get Sick After June: C-STORE/SMOKE SHOP • 2012 Powwow Calendar Documentary HWY 32, Carter (Across from casino) • 2012 Runway Beauty Open 24 hours/7 days a week Native American Calendars 715-473-5100 NEW CD’s NATIVE THREADS CLOTHING • Young Spirit: YS • Ethanol-Free • ATM • Men’s Long Sleeve Shirts • Brave Heart: Live at & Hoodys Premium Gas Prairie Island Wacipi • Ample Parking • Women’s V-Neck Tees • Kelly Daniels: Blessing • Diesel • Junior Tees from a Hummingbird • Groceries • Children’s Tees • 24-hour Pay at • Ice Coming Soon: the Pump Fuel • New Pendleton Purses • Coupons Welcome • New Pendleton Wallets • Self-Serve • Great Service with • New Pendleton Lunch Totes Smoke Shop a Friendly Smile!

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Open Mon. thru Thurs. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cigarette Prices Closed Fridays. CLOSED from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch. CLOSED on federal holidays. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Both stores closed Christmas Eve at 3 p.m.; If we don’t have something you’re looking for, let us know. WE WILL do our best to find it! Closed Christmas Day; Open at 7 a.m. on Dec. 26 Gaming POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2011 Page 9

down nine pins, you will receive a coupon games starting at 10:30 p.m. What’s Going On in Carter? for $9. Strikes are worth $22 and spares • On Saturdays, we will be doing are worth $11. ‘Levels’. Buy one, get one free! submitted by Cheryl Waube, PCCH General Manager • Thursdays are double entry days for • Paper buy-in $10 for level 1; 6-on, monthly promotions with $10 packs. payout $100. We’ve put a new twist on an old-time served for this great country. Friday, Nov. • Thursday, Nov. 17, is FREE • Paper buy-in $20 for level 2; 6-on, favorite. Tic Tac Go is coming to Carter! 11, marks Veteran’s Day. Bring in your BINGO! Come to our regular session and payout $200. Every Saturday night in November, guests military ID, and we will give you a free get a free 6-on for the regular games – no • Computer buy-in $20 for level 1; will have a chance to play this fun, interac- gift, a veterans key chain. other purchase necessary. All additional 12-on; payout $100. tive game show with each having a chance Have you ever closed your eyes and packs cost $10. Also, specials and hot ball • Computer buy-in $40 for level 2; at winning $5,000! Starting at 6 p.m., 10 made a wish when the clock struck 11:11? are played at regular cost. 12-on; payout $200. winners will be drawn each hour until 10 On Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 (11-11-11), • We have exciting news for every- • Computer buy-in $30 for level 3; 6- p.m., for their chance to play for the jack- you’ll have many wishes to make and then one! On the first Friday of the month, we on level 1 and 6-on level 2. pot. Qualifiers will each have a chance to to pick from! Stop in for our Pick a Wish will be playing ‘Finally $500 Fridays’. • Purchase level 2 and level 1 is only play the game with one spin to see who promotion. Starting at 11:11 a.m., you’ll Buy-in is $35; all regular games pay $500. $7. moves on. But, don’t worry. If you didn’t have a chance to win $1,111 in cash or And, for every buy-in, guests will get $15 • On Sunday, Nov. 20, come celebrate win in the preliminary, we do have a con- other great prizes including $500 gift in free slot play! your birthday with us. Anyone with a solation prize of $100 in Potawatomi Play. cards, digital camera packages, a flat • Every Friday (except first Friday), November birthday will receive a free 6- With the holidays fast approaching, screen TV, a tablet, computer package, bring your ‘Partner in Crime’ (P.I.C.) with on entry pack. we are once again kicking off our food gaming package, and more! The last draw- $10 packs drawing card for every entry • Sundays will be ‘Wheel Spin drive to help local food pantries. Bring in ing will take place at 11:11 p.m., for pack purchased. Then, after every game, Sunday’ with $15/$5 packs. After game three non-perishable food items, and you $1,111! Also, the band M-80 will be we pick a name out of someone’s partner number 13, we will randomly draw 10 will receive $5 in Potawatomi Play, with a rockin’ the stage from 8 p.m., until mid- in crime to receive $50. names to come spin the wheel. Prizes will limit of one offer per player, per day. night. Where will you be on 11-11-11? • Friday, Nov. 11, is Cosmic Bingo. consist of cash, bingo return coupons, and There’s nothing better than giving back! BINGO! If you’re a bingo player, Packs cost $10 with nine games paying even a mystery prize! How would you like to be a part of we’ve added more sessions, so be sure to $111; one game paying a prize to be Don’t forget to check us out on our the green and gold masses at the Nov. 20 mark your calendar; don’t miss all the fun named; last game paying $211. Free beer website at www.cartercasino.com. You can game or maybe the Dec. 25 game? Well, we have in store for you! will be offered along with drink specials. also become a fan of ours on Facebook at stop in and purchase a Miller Lite® product Where will you be on 11-11-11? Admissions opens at 9:30 p.m., with Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel! You’ll - make sure to ask your server for an entry Come to Carter and join in the fun for our games starting at 10:30 p.m. see all of the latest promotions, entertain- for your chance to win. The winner will matinee mini bash! Games begin at 11 • Friday, Nov. 25, is Cosmic Bingo. ment dates and events, plus you’ll have receive a pass for two to the Miller Lite® a.m. Entry packs cost $25 with additional Packs cost $10 with nine games paying access to exclusive Facebook fan deals! End Zone and a certificate for an authentic packs at $11. Regular games pay $150; $100; one game paying a prize to be jersey from the Pro Shop. The winner does specials pay $311; and last game pays named; last game paying $200. Free beer not need to be present to win. Check out $1,111, with blackout in 50 numbers or offered along with drink specials. our website for drawing dates and times. less. Consolation prize is $511. Drawings Admissions opens at 9:30 p.m., with Also, don’t forget to get your entries in for will be held for a Wal-mart gift card, a the Leinenkugel® canoe. The drawing takes Gander Mountain gift card, and two $100 place on Nov. 19 at 7:45 p.m. gas cards. Brunch will be served from 9 – One of the best attributes of our casi- 11 a.m. Admissions opens at 9 a.m. King Tribal Member Excels in no is our award-winning Carter Club. If and queen will be chosen before session you are a Carter Club member and know begins. Every time B-11 is called, and if of someone that isn’t, bring them in, and the king and queen yell, “I love Carter we’ll reward you both in our Refer a bingo,” they will both receive $11. Win on the Gaming Industry Friend program. You’ll receive $5 in B-11 and get game payout as well as an submitted by Crystal McNeal, PBC Internal Communications Manager Potawatomi Play, and they will too. extra $111. Everyone’s a winner! We also welcome Wednesday and Thursday matinee As a child, Winslow Mexico remem- you to participate in our go green efforts. sessions: Doors open at 10 a.m.; admis- bers going to school, playing sports and Text GOGREEN to 91011. Bring the text sions opens at 10:30 a.m.; early birds start occasionally getting into mischief with his message to the Carter Club booth, and at 11:30 a.m.; regular games start at noon. friends on the reservation. But, the you’ll receive $5 on your card. If you Regular games pay $100; entry packs cost Wabeno native and Forest County don’t like to text, provide us with a valid $8. Potawatomi (FCP) tribal member also email address, and you will get $5 on your Saturday late night bingo, Nov. 12 recalls that times were challenging. Carter Club Card. and 26 only: Regular games pay $100. “My parents worked multiple jobs to They say that the early bird gets the Entry packs cost $8; special packs cost support the family. The early years were worm. Well, in Carter, the early bird gets $10. Admissions opens at 9 p.m., and tough,” he said. the free play! Stop in every Tuesday from games start at 10:30 p.m. As a young man, Mexico worked in 7 a.m. – 9 a.m., and you’ll receive $10 in • If you are 18 years of age or older, several types of businesses, including roof- Potawatomi Play after earning 10 same come in and play bingo, or try out our 20 ing and ranching, but the one he kept day base points. Then, join us on Class II slot machines located directly out- returning to was gaming. He started out as Wednesday for our fresh-baked, mouth- side the Bingo Hall! a security officer at Potawatomi Carter watering cookies that are distributed • Are you ready for some football? All Casino Hotel and eventually became a throughout the day. November long, earn entries to the Green table games dealer. Once he had experi- If you love prime rib, Thursday is Bay and Chicago ‘Choose Your Side ence as a dealer, the excitement of table Winslow Mexico your day! Seniors can earn 100 same-day Football Game Giveaway’. For every entry games took Mexico to Lake of the Torches in Lac du Flambeau, Wis., back to the base points and get a $5 off coupon for our pack purchased in this month, get one comes the opportunity to help our team casino in Carter, and then to Potawatomi delicious prime rib dinner at The Flames entry to put in the drawing bin of your members learn new skills and grow pro- Bingo Casino (PBC) where he quickly Sports Bar & Grill or The Springs team choice. On Nov. 27, we will have our fessionally.” moved up the ranks. Restaurant. Or, if you would like your Turkey Day Bash: All packs are $40; extra Mexico credits PBC General Manager “I went from dealer to floor supervi- meal free, just earn 250 same-day base packs are $25. Regular games pay $200 Mike Goodrich for helping him see his sor. A couple of years later, I was promot- points! If you are not a senior, just earn with $500 special games. Last game pays potential and looks forward to the possibil- ed to shift manager, then to casino manag- 200 same-day base points, and get a $5 off $5,000 or a consolation of $1,000. On that ity of mentoring someone from back er,” said Mexico. “In February 2009, I coupon for the prime rib dinner or earn day, we will draw five names from both home. went back to Carter to be table games 450 same-day base points and receive a sides. Each person will get a jersey, and “Gaming has brought so much to our director, and - just a few months later - I FREE prime rib dinner! then all will play an extra game of bingo. tribe and has benefitted our community. It found myself back in Milwaukee at PBC Livin’ it up at 50! Every Thursday Winner of each side will get a tailgate set would be great to have more Native as table games director.” and Sunday, all club members over 50 and two tickets to the Green Bay vs. Americans as part of our team here at the Today, Mexico is the assistant general years of age will receive a free entry into Chicago game on Christmas Day! Food casino. I encourage anyone looking for a manager at PBC, and he has held this posi- the drawing at the Carter Club Booth. One and entertainment provided from 2 - 5 new and exciting experience and the tion since March. He oversees bingo, table winner will be drawn every hour from 11 p.m., with games starting at 5 p.m. opportunity to learn the business, to con- games, slots and player development. a.m. to 7 p.m. for $100 in Potawatomi • Every Wednesday, join us for ‘We sider working here,” said Mexico. “Winslow is a great example of our Play. For every 50 points earned, you will Love Wednesdays’. Pack are $15 with $5 For information about employment dedication to promoting from within,” said receive another entry into the drawings. extra packs. For every pin that is knocked opportunities at PBC, visit paysbig.com/ Laura Arbuckle, director of human We are pleased to once again honor down, you will receive a return coupon for careers, or contact Christine Shegonee at resources at PBC. “Our management wel- our brave men and women who have your next visit. For example: If you knock (414) 847-7787. Page 10 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2011 Notices

CULTURE EVENTS OPPORTUNITIES SERVICES OFFERED Neshnabemwen - The Potawatomi Internet Predators, Keeping Your Eagle’s Wing Foster Care Employment Skills Program language has endured through the passage Children & Computers Safe Workshop Recruitment: Take a Child Under Your FCP Economic Support has an of time. At one time, it is said that we all • Nov. 8 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at FCP Wing employment skills program for tribal spoke the same language. Later on, we Executive building auditorium, Crandon Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) is started speaking different languages and members with resources/tools to help Wis. in need for Native American foster homes forming tribes based on who was able to them overcome employment barriers. We to keep FCP children in their community understand each other. 10 - 11:30 a.m.: “Internet Predators” are here to coach and encourage individu- The Bodewadmi, Ojibwe and Odawa presented by Deputy Chris Gamm, and connected to their traditions, language als to recognize their skills and to find were all one tribe and spoke the same lan- Shawano County Sheriff’s Dept. and culture. Protecting our children is pri- occupations related to those skills and guage. As the differences in the language 11:30 a.m. - noon: “Keeping Your ority, preserving our families is tradition. interests. If you would like more informa- grew, they each formed a separate entity. Computer Safe” by One Prospect Stop in at the FCP Indian Child Welfare tion, please stop by FCP Economic However, they maintained a close bond Noon - 1 p.m.: Lunch and any recap Department in the Family Service building Support or call (715) 478-7292. and formed the “Council of the Three on presentation or any follow-up questions (5415 Everybody’s Road, Crandon). Call Resource Room Fires” to deal with any issues that might Target audience: Parents/community (715) 478-4812 for more information. Located in the Family Services affect them. The Three Fires signified the members, family service providers, child Volunteers Needed - for FCP Building, the first floor has four comput- alliance between the three, while their care providers, caretakers/foster families Bakakwsen i Shkwadem, *The Door is ers that are open to the community. These individual fires proclaimed their own iden- Open* Domestic Violence Program. We Issues Covered: Blogging, e-mail, IM, computers are equipped with the following tity. need caring, compassionate people who chatting, sexting, social networking, software to assist in improving your job Beginning learners on Monday want to support Anishnabe people. If Internet safety, cyberbullying, gaming, cell skills, completing or updating your evenings: 5 - 7 p.m. - FCP Cultural interested, please call (715) 478-7201 (24- phones, and children as victims résumé, brushing up on computer and typ- Center, Library and Museum: (715) 478- hour hotline). Thank you kindly! There will be prizes for individuals that ing skills, and for completing correspon- 7478. Why volunteer? Make an impact, get dence: attend the event. satisfaction, help others, develop yourself, • Turbo Typing - interactive, fun prac- EDUCATION Call 715-478-4433 to register or call utilize time and learn. tice available to increase your hand/eye 715-478-7206 for questions. Crandon Education Committee coordination and typing speed. Event is brought to you by the FCP Monthly meetings held the first HEALTH • Quick Skills - hands-on, self-paced Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m., upper Economic Support Dept. and One Do You Feel Like No One to learn and enhance your computer skills level of the FCP Cultural Center, Library Prospect. Understands You? You’re not alone! Let of Microsoft programs such as Word, and Museum. Contact these committee Celebrate National Diabetes PowerPoint, Excel and Access. members with questions or concerns: Month & The National Great American your voice be heard! Let someone share your pain! If you are thinking of commit- • WinWay Résumé Deluxe - it’s easy Sonya Milham - Chairperson Smoke Out with Community Health ting suicide or know someone who is, to develop a résumé with more than (715) 473-6410 (home) For tribal members, their families, and please get help! Help is only one touch or 14,000 ready-to-use templates, more than Hazel George - Vice-Chairperson FCP employees a phone call away. 100,000 job-winning phrases and more (715) 478-5612 (home) • Nov. 16 at We Care bldg., Carter, Shari Alloway - Treasurer Crisis Line: 1 (888) 299-1188 than 350 different design themes. When Wis., 1-3 p.m. (715) 478-7224 (work) (Serving Forest, Vilas & Oneida counties: complete, the auditor will evaluate your [email protected] • Nov. 17 at FCP Health & Wellness 24 hours a day/7 days a week) résumé. Margaret Konaha - Board Member Center lower conference room, Crandon Kids in Need: 1 (800) 622-9120 • WisCareers Website - career explo- (715) 478-7347 (work) Wis, 9-11 a.m. The Get-2-Gether Peer Support ration guide and opportunities on comput- [email protected] Patient literature and staff will be Drop-In Center: (715) 369-3871 er programs. Complete a variety of assess- Myra VanZile - Home School available to discuss smoking cessation Run-Away Hotline: 1 (800) 621-4000 ments based on interests, work values, Coordinator options and second-hand smoke. Come 1 (800) 273-TALK; TTY: 1 (800) 799- career skills and workplace skills; help (715) 478-6175 (home) take the diabetes risk test: Be entered for a 4TTY or visit suicidehotlines.com. coordinate your work values into an excit- (715) 478-3723, Crandon School door prize. HOC participants will receive AA Meetings - Stone Lake ing career; check out a variety of technical [email protected] 50 Nest Points for attending! Mondays at 6 p.m., lower level con- schools and colleges; use a guided pro- WIEC - Meetings are held every sec- New Year’s Eve Sobriety Feast ference room at Health & Wellness Center. gram to set up your portfolio. ond Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Dec. 31, 2011 • 6 p.m. Questions - contact Jeff K. at (715) 889- The FCP Economic Support Staff is Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel. also available to assist with any of these Elder storytelling/talking circle will 0035. AA Meetings - New location! computer programs. Please stop by and be featured. Stay tuned to future issues see us at the Family Services Building or EVENTS of the Potawatomi Traveling Times for Wednesdays at 7 p.m., CoVantage Credit Union lower level, Crandon call us at (715) 478-4433. more details. November Diabetes Luncheon - Crandon AA - Thursday Night Big Nov. 29 at noon at the FCP Health & Balancing Your Life & Diabetes / Book Study, lower level Crandon Library MILITARY VETERANS SPARKS Wellness Center. The topic is 7 - 9 p.m. Contacts: Carol (715) 482-5012 Veterans Post 1 - We consider it an “Immunizations & Annual Exams.” Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - noon, Diabetes or Ahshoni (715) 220-8777. honor and privilege to be of service to our Please RSVP to Theresa Marvin, RN, Education Room, Health & Wellness AA Meetings - Lost Marbles Potawatomi community. Membership is CDE, (715) 478-4383, or Cathy Center Saturdays at 9 a.m., Wabeno Fire open to all veterans and spouses of Chitko, (715) 478-4367. Diabetes Education: Dept. Contact Donald at (715) 889-6709 Potawatomi tribal members. Monitoring, making healthy changes, or Ryan at (715) 850-1265 for more infor- Meetings are on the first Monday of psychosocial, complications, sick day and mation. each month at 5 p.m. at the FCP old tribal A Prayer for travel, planning for pregnancy, hypo- hall, 8000 Potawatomi Trail, Crandon. glycemia, medications, diabetes in gener- the Wild Things al, insulin and goal setting. Oh, Great Spirit, we come Sparks Weight Management to you with love and grati- Program: Physical Activity & Nutrition Education: tude for all living things. We S - Support (weekly participation now pray especially for our encouraged); P - Program; A - Get Active, relatives of the wilderness: Stay Active; R - Reap the Rewards: Feel the four-legged, the winged, Better, Be Healthier; K - Know the Basics In honor of this, the Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) is again asking those that live in the water, of Good Nutrition; S - Stay Focused on and those that crawl upon tribal youth in grades K-12 to create projects that will answer, “What my Being Healthy Native heritage means to me.” Any project will be accepted, such as the land. Please Call Theresa Marvin, RN, poetry, paintings, drawings, pottery or beading. Submitted works will be Bless them that they CDE, at (715) 478-4383, Lisa Miller, RD, prominently displayed in December 2011 (see future notices for might continue to live in free- CD, at (715) 478-4320, or Cathy Chitko location(s), may appear in an upcoming issue of PTT, and may be used in dom and enjoy their right to at (715) 478-4367. other FCP publications, or appear in other local newspapers). (Fragile art- be wild. Fill our hearts with work may have to be photographed for the display to ensure that artwork tolerance, appreciation and doesn’t become damaged.) respect for all living things so that we all might live togeth- Submission deadline is Nov. 16, 2011. Projects may be dropped off at er in harmony and peace. the PTT office located at 8000 Potawatomi Trail in Crandon, or mailed to us at P.O. Box 340, Crandon, WI 54520. Stop in for a registration form, or - Unknown call us at (715) 478-7437 if you’d like one mailed or e-mailed to you. 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November 2011 FCP Elder Menu* N OVEMBER 2011 C ALEN DAR OF E VEN TS Monday, Oct. 31 Monday, Nov. 7 Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Baked Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, FC P Family Resource C enter Potatoes, California Blend, Bread, Corn, Carrots, Fruit Cocktail Strawberry Shortcake Tuesday, Nov. 8 • Healthy Relationships: Mondays, 1 - 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Beef Stew over Biscuits, • Play Shoppe: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and Pork Chop, Parslied Potatoes, Pineapple Strawberry Ice Cream beginning Oct. 11, also from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Carrots, Brussel Sprouts, Bread, • Life Skills Group: Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. *NEW* Zumba! Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, Nov. 9 • Positive Indian Parenting: Thursdays, 10 a.m. - Noon Hot Pork Roast Sandwich, Mashed Call (715) 478-7262 for details on programs. Wednesday, Nov. 2 Potatoes, Gravy, Broccoli, Wax Spaghetti & Meatballs, Tossed Open registration for Nurturing Fathers! Beans, Jello w/Fruit Salad, Corn, Mixed Berries, Peanut Butter Cookie Thursday, Nov. 10 Recreation Department Chicken Alfredo, Noodles, Green Call (715) 478-7420 for info on Thursday, Nov. 3 Beans, Beets, Oatmeal Cookie open gym hours or events. Beef Tips over Noodles, Squash, Asparagus, Pears, Peaches Friday, Nov. 11 Bean Soup w/Carrots, N .E.W. Directions Friday, Nov. 4 Corn Bread, Carrot Cake • Group I - Youngsters: Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Chili, Peanut Butter Sandwich, w/Cream Cheese Frosting (Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) Pears, Yogurt • Group II - Youth: Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. *Meals are subject to change. Milk, juice or coffee with every meal. (Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30) • Group III - Teens: Thursdays, 5:30 - 8 p.m. (Nov. 3, 10 (tentative), 17) Congratulations to my grandson, Herb III, for receiving grandpa’s (Herb Sr.) All events are at the FCP Family Resource Center. Indian name, Wa Se Gishek (“First Light of Dawn”). Love, Grandma Beas Youth needing a ride, please call Judy Poler at (715) 478-4941 or (715) 889-0723. Happy Birthday Denise on Oct. 30, All Hallows Eve. Don’t be gobblin’ too much “spirits”, eh? From, Ma Beas Congrats “Grandpa” Jack, Congratulations to Ned and Annie on on your new little ducklings. the naming of Andrew and Lillie. Public Information Series on Nest on them well! From, Auntie Beas Happy Birthday to my Bat “Thumb” Happy Birthday to Chronic Wasting Disease Nov. 4th. Ronald LeMieux Jr. in October. From, Mom. I love you! Love, Auntie Tanya You are invited to join Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Congrats to my son, Seagram “Barty”. Happy Anniversary to Wildlife Resources staff for an informational public meeting He graduated high school and college! Dina & Ronald LeMieux. on Chronic Wasting Disease. We will discuss the disease and Love you much, Mom From, Tanya the steps the Wildlife Resources program is taking to monitor and prevent the spread of this disease in Forest County. We My sister’s birthday tho she went to be Happy Birthday, with those that went before me. will also discuss other initiatives within the wildlife program. Howard & Sarah Kay LeMieux. Shirley Ann Wilson (Wensaut) Love, Auntie Tanya Feel free to present any questions/concerns you have regard- dob 10/27/1949 dod 1/5/2010 ing FCPC’s wildlife resources. All ages are welcome – there will be educational Happy Birthday to HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIS! Santos Alloway. materials for children. FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED. Your birthday would be next Thursday. Love, Auntie Tanya But just the same I want to say Happy When: Nov. 14, 2011 When: Nov. 16, 2011 Birthday and that I love and miss you Happy Birthday, Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. so much!! I think of you every day as Missy Anderson, on Nov. 6. Where: Cultural Center, Library & Where: Indian Springs Lodge you’re always in my thoughts. But, From, Billy Ray, Katherine Museum (8130 Mish ko swen Dr., Conf. Rm. – Carter (Casino) someday we’ll be together again. and Gizgho Crandon) – lower level Love you, Your sister, Val Happy Birthday, Honor Your Past. Ensure Its Future. Arita Powless, on Nov. 16. Nicolet College Information Series Love, Dad, Gizgho and Katherine Nov. 17 from 3 - 5 p.m. Happy Birthday, Billy D., on Nov. 2. FCP Executive Building • 5415 Everybody’s Road, Crandon From, Billy Ray, Katherine and Gizgho Explore the possibilities of Nicolet to: Prepare you for career training and col- Happy Birthday, lege, help you research career options, or enroll in a career program or university Crystal Deschinny, on Nov. 6. transfer program. This first session of the series will explore academic success and From, Billy Ray, Katherine student support services, admissions and financial aid, and programs and courses and Gizgho in: Happy 3rd Birthday to Health Care • Culinary & Hospitality • Information Technology Jonathan Farr Jr. Business & Tribal Management • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement You are one of the greatest Architecture & Construction • Digital Media & Graphic Design blessings in our lives. Auto Technology • Manufacturing • Human Services We love you so much. Love, Mommy, Daddy and Bella Questions? Contact Nicolet College Multicultural Center: (715) 365-4434, (800) 544-3039, ext. 4434, TDD (715) 365-4558 or 711 (relay) EDUCATION WILL KEEP OUR COMMUNITIES STRONG.

Happy Birthday to my Happy Birthday to a wonderful To my Hubster, wonderful wife, mother on Nov. 8. Love, Josh, An anniversary is a time to Cheryl Waube, on Nov. 8. Brandon, Cameron celebrate the joys of today, the Your husband, Stan (the Three Stooges :o]) memories of yesterday, and the If you should see Wabsi the 27th of this month, hopes of tomorrow. Happy 8-year wish him a happy 68th! wedding anniversary on Oct 31. Anonymous Love, the Wifey Page 12 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • November 1, 2011 Hunting Moon Pow Wow 7th Annual Hunting Moon (Gi Wse Gises) Pow Wow submitted by Ryan Amundson, PBC External Communications Manager MILWAUKEE (October 24, 2011) Fourth: Brian Thunder, Minn. Second: Dana Warrington, Wis. Second: Jocy Bird, S.D. The seventh-annual Hunting Moon Pow Fifth: Rooster Top Sky, Mont. Third: Dennis Young Bear, Iowa Third: Tanksi Clairmont, Minn. Wow, sponsored by the Forest County Men’s Fancy Fourth: Bradford Funmaker Jr., Fourth: Amber Cleveland, Wis. Potawatomi Community, was held at First: Darrell Hill, Wis. Wis. Fifth: Star Whiteye, Ontario Potawatomi Bingo Casino on Oct. 21- Second: Spike Draper, N.M. Men’s Chicken Dance Teen Girl’s Traditional 23. Third: Kenny Pratt Jr., Manitoba First: Rooster Top Sky, Mont. First: Arianna Green Crow, Wis. Almost 600 dancers and nearly 20 Fourth: Eric Bird, Okla. Second: Jacob Stonechild, Second: Bree Bizdawka, Wis. drum groups from throughout North Fifth: Nigel Schuyler, Mich. Saskatchewan Third: Charlotte Day, Minn. America competed for prize money. Teen Boy’s Traditional Third: Jamon Paskemin, Utah Fourth: Makayla Webkamigad, Winners shared in more than $90,000 in First: Talon White-eye, Ontario Fourth: Richard Street, N.D. Ontario prize money and included: Second: Michael Fish Jr., Wis. Women’s Golden Age Fifth: Gaby Brinegar, Wis. Men’s Golden Age Third: Dwight Littlejohn, Manitoba First: Carmen Clairmont, Colo. Teen Girl’s Fancy First: James Red Eagle, S.D. Fourth: Jamon Paskemin, Utah Second: Rosanne Otradovec, Wis. First: Symone Paskemin, Utah Second: Royce Kingbird, Minn. Fifth: Justis Wolf Leader, Neb. Third: Virgie Tsosie, Ariz. Second: Oke-tw’sha Roberts, Okla. Third: Ivan Lonechild, Alberta Teen Boy’s Grass Fourth: Madelynn Goodwill, S.D. Third: Tavian Lasley, Iowa Fourth: Terry Fiddler, Minn. First: Mason Kingbird, Minn. Fifth: Rebecca Warrington, Wis. Fourth: Skyleesha Black Kettle, Fifth: Charles Hindsley, Wis. Second: Alex Pelkey, Kan. Senior Women’s Traditional Alberta Senior Men’s Traditional Third: Therien Paskemin, Utah First: Kellie Mae Down Wind, Fifth: Lacey Fiddler. Minn. First: Edmund Nevaquaya, Mich. Fourth: Saunders Stillday, Minn. Minn. Jr. Girl’s Traditional Second: Lonnie Street, N.C. Fifth: Casey Smith, Minn. Second: Danita Goodwill, Okla. First: Aerius Benton, Wis. Third: Chaske LaBlanc, Minn. Teen Boy’s Fancy Third: Angelina Hindsley, Wis. Second: Nichole Nordwall, Nev. Fourth: Tony Wahweotten, Kan. First: Courage Cleveland, Wis. Fourth: Lonna Jackson, N.D. Third: Catherine Howell, Okla. Fifth: Richard Street, N.D. Second: Terrance Cleveland, Wis. Fifth: Monica Raphael, Mich. Fourth: Izabella Chaboyea, Minn. Senior Men’s Grass Third: Albert King Jr., Wis. Senior Women’s Jingle Fifth: Angel Logan, Wis. First: Randall Paskemin, Utah Fourth: Sonny Means, S.D. First: Henrietta Scalplock, Cali. Jr. Girl’s Jingle Second: Clifton Goodwill, Fifth: Koy John, S.D. Second: Rowena Roberts, Okla. First: Adalia Plain, Ontario Saskatchewan Jr. Boy’s Traditional Third: Tiffany Paskemin, Utah Second: Maicy King, Wis. Third: Michael Davis, Minn. First: Bobby Mo, Neb. Fourth: Dianne Desrosiers, Minn. Third: Jada Lassier, Minn. Fourth: Ronnie Preston, Wis. Second: Bryson Funmaker, Wis. Fifth: Sharon Eagleman, Kan. Fourth: Maura Frank, Kan. Fifth: Eddie Benton, Wis. Third: Floyd King, Wis. Senior Women’s Fancy Fifth: Gracie Diamond, Wis. Senior Men’s Fancy Fourth: Anasazi Lucero, Wis. First: Kellie LeBeau, S.D. Jr. Girl’s Fancy First: Wayne Silas Jr., Wis. Fifth: Zackary Antoine-Jackson, Second: Crystal Cleveland, Wis. First: Wakinyela Clairmont, Minn. Second: Jason Whitehouse, Mich. Mich. Third: Shelley Bointy, Kan. Second: Cherish Kingbird. Minn. Third: Dwight White Buffalo, Minn. Jr. Boy’s Grass Women’s Traditional Third: Eahtosh Bird. S.D. Fourth: Michelle Lonechild, Alberta First: Mark Kingbird Jr., Minn. First: Tosha Goodwill, S.D. Fourth: Emaree Iron Hawk, S.D. Fifth: Brenda Davis, Minn. Second: Sedrick Hindsley, Wis. Second: Terra Trujillo, Colo. Fifth: Micayla Silas, Wis. Men’s Traditional Third: Chaske Jacobs, Wis. Third: Jacinta Tsosie, Ariz. Old Time Women’s Scrub Special First: Ardell Scalplock, Cal. Fourth: Gavin White-eye, Ontario Fourth: Amber Buffalo, Minn. First: Jancita Warrington, Kan. Second: Wendall Powless, Wis. Fifth: Jimmy Warrington, Kan. Fifth: Alva Fiddler, Okla. Second: Tracy Pecore, Wis. Third: Dana Warrington, Wis. Jr. Boy’s Fancy Women’s Jingle Third: Rebecca Warrington, Wis. Fourth: John Richards, S.D. First: Silas White Buffalo, Minn. First: Winona Kingbird, N.D. Fourth: Cheryl Funmaker, Wis. Fifth: Erwin Morris, Okla. Second: Muh Roberts, Okla. Second: Cassie Hindsley, Wis. The 2011 adult drum group winner Men’s Grass Third: David Cleveland, Wis. Third: Jackie Klein, N.C. is Midnight Express. For more informa- First: AJ Redman, Saskatchewan Fourth: Buster Cleveland, Wis. Fourth: Stephanie Nordwall, Okla. tion on the Hunting Moon Pow wow, Second: Adam Nordwall, Nev. Fifth: Tego Warrington, Wis. Fifth: Acosia Red Elk, Ore. visit www.huntingmoonpowwow.com. Third: Bryson Rabbitt Lonechild, Men’s Woodlands Style Special Women’s Fancy Calgary First: Vincent Bender, Wis. First: Rose Track, Wis.

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