Sugar Camp 2015

spring sprung and summertly on its way, FCP Languagefinished up with this year’s

he sweet treat we can only re-our maple trees in this neckds.

year’s maple syrup harvest wasl, and the entire season lastedonth and a half. The weatherurse, the reason for this. Withwarm-up in the beginning ofe sap was running great.ter returned and slowed

wn. Mother Nature decided toagain with this being followedr cool down. She could noter mind as to when to stop

coaster of climate. As a result,uld run good for a bit thento start again when the warmturned.

This year the “Sugar Camp” madesome improvements to the process ofharvesting this year’s maple syrup.These improvements were made to har-vest more syrup in a more timely fash-ion and under more sanitaryconditions. This method still incorpo-rated some old traditional ways of pro-ducing syrup so the younger generationcould appreciate the history of this ac-tivity. New to the camp this year was aholding tank that could hold up to 600gallons of sap as it waited to be boiled.Once the sap was collected in the buck-ets, workers would dump it into theholding tank and then replace the buck-ets back on the taps to gather more sap.From this holding tank, there was agravity-fed pump with a valve that thesap could be pumped into the boiler tocook. This was considerably more effi-cient.

Jamie Tuckwab, FCP Language &

Culture apprentice, managed this year’sproduction as he has for the past coupleof years. Brian Franz, FCP Language &Culture teacher/apprentice, providedadditional help. This year, the volunteerhelp of Greg Kitchell and Nathan Mor-ris was invaluable in completing thejob. Kitchell and Morris worked hard tohelp with this year’s production ofmaple syrup, and FCP Language &Culture is extremely thankful they vol-unteered their time.

As always, there is a prayer said be-fore tapping into the tree and through-out the process from the beginningthrough when the elders receive the endresult. As mentioned before, the entireseason lasted about a month and a half,and the department gathered enoughsap to produce 40-50 gallons of syrupthis year. “This year went very well with

the new equipment and muchsmoothly than in years past, alook forward to other improvcan make in the future,” said

The final event after eversaid and done is the annual pbreakfast where the entire comhas the opportunity to taste tfrom this year’s labors. The brwill be held on Saturday, MayFCP Language & Culture is hthat by having it on a Saturdathe community and surroundwill be able to attend. This is day before Mother’s Day so mcan treat “Mom” to a homemfast with fresh maple syrup. Hyou there!

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8000 Potawatomi Trail • PO Box 340 • Crandon, WI 54520phone: (715) 478-7437 • fax: (175) 478-7438

email: times@fcpotawatomi-nsn.gov • website: www.fcpotawatomi.com

FCP EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Chairman:ROLD “GUS” FRANK

Vice Chairman:RTFORD SHEGONEE

Secretary:LORNA SHAWANO

Treasurer:RICHARD GOUGÉ III

Council Members:NATE GILPIN

AMES A. CRAWFORD

Member of theNative American

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Deadline for the June 1, 2015 issue

is Wednesday, May 13, 2015.

yvy, Corn, Carrots, Roll,

Peaches

Tuesday, May 12Pasta Salad, Crackers,

ogurt, Tropical Fruit

Wednesday, May 13hicken Breasts, Parmesans, Side Salad, Cantaloupe

Thursday, May 14Beef Sandwich, Sweettatoes, Green Beans, Nutri-Grain Bar

Friday, May 15ean and Ham Soup,

Crackers, Apple

Tuesday, May 19Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Beets,

Cottage Cheese, Roll, Banana

Wednesday, May 20Baked Cod, Cole Slaw, Roasted

Potatoes, Rye Bread, Lemon Fluff

Thursday, May 21Chef Salad with Turkey, Lettuce,Tomato, Egg, Peppers, Crackers,

Garlic Bread

Friday, May 22 Pea Soup with Ham,

Crackers, Pears

Milk, juice or coffee with every meal. Menu subject to change

The Elder Board met on April13, 2015 (This was a week laterthan usual date due to the Holiday).

The Board has requested newlifelines for all Elders currentlyusing lifelines. The new lifelines willwork by GPS without a phone landline and anywhere the wearer is lo-cated.

It was brought to our attentionthat someone was concerned aboutthe quality of the mattresses at theCaring Place. This was discussedand we were advised that the mat-tresses are a specific type for thistype of facility. They are SimmonsClinical Care S600 Series Non-Powered Pressure RedistributionMattresses each 35 x 80 x 6 inches.They have a weight capacity of upto 450 pounds. They are not thestandard rated mattresses but an up-grade to a better mattress. They aredesigned to meet the requirementsof HCPS Code E0184. And theyare to provide pressure reductionand redistribution as well as protec-

tion for higher risk patients pressure ulcers and high-risk

The Elder Board usuallynot become involved in the the Caring Place, but since tpresented by an Elder we loointo the matter. Care of the dents at the Caring Place is nresponsibility of the Board.

The Board also asked thsmoke detectors and CO2 din elders’ homes be checked.also had concern about the gtor indicators. Please be suresmoke detectors, CO2 detecand generator indicators are ing.

We hope to be adding mto our Board. Several applicahave been received and interwill take place soon.

Also, if you need to reneGLNAEA membership, pleayour forms to Jason Townsen

If you have concerns aboElder issue, please let us knobetter yet, come to our meet

CTION: In the April 15, 2015, issue of Potawatomi TravelingWelcome to These New Employees”, it was incorrectly printed

ie Smith is a Traditional Medicine Practitioner. She is actually aal Practitioner’s Assistant. PTT apologizes for this error and anyience this may have caused.

To All Who Served: Past, Present and FutuA hero is someone who has given

His or her life to somethingBigger than oneself.

WE REMEMBER -WE HONOR -

WE GIVE THANKS -FOR

OUR FREEDOM

FCP VETERANS POST 1

FCPC Gte Ga-Nes Preschool

We are currently recruiting children for the 2015-16 school yEnrollment is open to children who are 3 years of age by Se2015. For more information, please contact Leslie Howen at478-7359 or Rebecca Jennings at (715) 478-7350.

Wabeno School District 7th Grade: Skylar Anwash8th Grade: Jennifer ShopodockSophomore: Rae Jean Frank, Michael Gilpin, Kelly SpaudeJunior: Presley Keeble, Monique Tuckwab, Kordell VanZile, Samantha VogelSenior: Shayne Frank Jr., Danette Huettl, Holly Spaude

Crandon School District 6th Grade: Juanita Alloway, Selena Alloway, GizhgobneshikwDaniels, Isabella Daniels, Cassidy Frank, Mya Johnson, DanielShepard, Malakhi VanZile, Keanu Yazzie7th Grade: Aaleyah Alloway, Isaiah Alloway, Fred Shawano, EvSoman, Dawson VanZile8th Grade: Micasslyn Crawford, Maskwankot Daniels, KaitlynMcGeshickFreshman: Israel Alloway, Ryon Alloway, Bisher Daniels Sophomore: Alyza FordJunior: Mindy McPherson, Anike SulaimonSenior: Tristan Alloway

orest County Potawatomiucation Department has at opportunities for enrolled

mbers. One of those oppor-through the Higher Educa-larship Program. Througham, enrolled FCP tribalare able to take higher edu-sses at little to no cost. Allneed to get started is to seting with Jason Bertrand,ege recruiter. Bertrand canyou face-to-face or over the

e will work with you to fillmple scholarship applica-enrollment verification, andply and register for classes.there are over 60 tribal

members taking part in this Scholarship Program.

If you are not quite sure what youwant to go to school for, Bertrand canwork with you to discover what typeof institution you may want to attendand what program to study. Once youare part of the scholarship program,Bertrand will stay in touch periodi-cally to see how classes are going,make sure your tuition and fees aretaken care of, and assist in any otherway possible.

If you would like to learn moreabout the Scholarship Program, con-tact Bertrand at (715) 478-4171 orJason.Bertrand@fcpotawatomi-nsn.gov.

Hello,My name is Mariah Rachal. I7 years old, and I am a seniorear at Crandon School Dis-I’m currently in an alterna-chool program, and I amng at Potawatomi Travelingas a student intern. My par-

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siblings: Shawna, Rhonda, Shawnand Alayna Rachal.

My hobbies are photography,graphic and design, drawing andspending time with friends andfamily. I love art and enjoy creat-ing new designs; I learn more andmore everyday I work here.

Thi i fi ki

Ann Wied, HWCRegistration/Receptionist Supervisor

Health & Wellness CenterHire date: 4/7/15

Carl Wilson,Tribal SecurityTribal Security OfficerHire date: 4/7/2015

Transfer/Title ChangeValerie Loduha, Tribal CourtWellness Court Coordinator

Welcome to These New Employees

one knows that smoking cigbad for your health and canase. However, tobacco is theuse of preventable and pre-aths among Americans. Oneokers will die from a smok-d disease. Each cigarette re-r life by about 11 minutes,ers die an average of 13 yearsn non-smokers.ll smoking facts are negative,s who quit before the age 40avoid 90 percent of the

hs caused by continuedWhether you have smokedars or 50 years, it is never toot smoking cigarettes. Re-assist with smoking cessa-

bundant and readily availablengertips through numerous

phone apps and various rep-ine sites. FCP Communityepartment offers smokingcounseling and nicotine re-

therapy products to FCPmbers; call (715) 478-488978-4355 to schedule an ap-t. ing cigarettes harms everyour body and increases the

veloping the following dis-

eases:• Brain• Stroke *increases risk of stoke by

50 percent• Aneurysm • Headaches• Alzheimer’s Disease *smoking

nearly doubles the risk of developingAD

• Vision• Macular degeneration• Optic nerve damage• Blindness• Cataracts• Head and neck• Cancers of the neck, nose,

tongue, lips, throat, esophagus, tra-chea, and larynx *more than 93 per-cent of mouth and throat cancers arecaused by smoking

• Gum disease, tooth decay andyellowing, bad breath, tooth loss anddecreased sense of taste and smell

• Lungs• Chronic obstructive lung disease

(COPD) *smokers are 12 to 13 timesmore likely to die from COPD

• Emphysema• Chronic bronchitis • Lung cancer *smoking causes 90

percent of deaths from lung cancer

(Lung cancer is the most preventable cancer in the world)

• Cough • Asthma• Pneumonia• Tuberculosis• Endocrine system and

autoimmune disorders• Type 2 Diabetes

*smokers are 40 percentmore likely to develop type 2diabetes

• Graves Hyperthy-roidism

• Graves ophthalmology• Crohn’s Disease• Rheumatoid Arthritis

*smoking doubles the risk of develop-ing rheumatoid arthritis

• Lupus• Multiple sclerosis• Goiters• Various other hormonal imbal-

ances and thyroid dysfunction• Reproductive system• Erectile dysfunction• Low sperm count• Infertility• Cervical and uterine cancer• Reduced sex drive• Miscarriage• Early menopause• Circulation and heart• High blood pressure• Chest pain• Stroke• Coronary artery disease• Heart attack *smoking doubles

the risk of a heart attack• Peripheral vascular disease (dam-

aged blood vessels), causing leg andarm pain; increased risk of amputation

• Skin and bones• Prematurely ages the skin be-

tween 10 and 20 years; smokers arethree times more likely to developwrinkles

• Cellulite• Dullness• Slow wound and bone healing• OsteoporosisSmoking is the number one risk

factor for lung cancer. But smokingcigarettes is also a known risk factor forcancer of the:

• Trachea• Bronchus• Esophagus• Oral cavity• Lip• Nasopharynx

• Stomach• Spinal cord• Bladder• Pancreas• Kidney• Liver• Uterine • Cervical• Breast• Colon• Rectum• Leukemia

References:http://www.lung.org/lunghttp://www.cdc.gov/tobacc

formation/health_effects/indexhttp://www.cdc.gov/tobacc

tistics/fact_sheets/fast_facts/indll

http://smokefree.gov/healthhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/m

plus/quittingsmoking.html http://www.cdc.gov/tobacc

tistics/sgr/2012/consumer_boonsumer.pdf

University of California -cisco. “Cigarette smoking a riskAlzheimer’s disease, study showenceDaily. ScienceDaily, 2 Feb2010.www.sciencedaily.com/releases/100201093039.htm

Harel-Meir M, Sherer Y, Y.

Nat Clin Pract RheumatoDec;3(12):707-15. Review

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D Kapoor,.T H JonesSmoking and hormones in

and endocrine disorders Eur J docrinol 152 (4) 491-499, do10.1530/eje.1.01867 http://w

year, thousands of olderfall at home. Many of them

ly injured, and some are dis-

re often due to hazards thatoverlook but can be pre-

he following checklist willind and fix those hazards ine.

ORS: Look at the floor inm.hen you walk through ayou have to walk around fur-

meone to move the furni-ur path is clear.

you have throw rugs on the

ve throw rugs or use double-or a non-slip backing so theslip.

e there papers, books, towels,gazines, boxes, blankets, orcts on the floor?p things that are on the

ays keep objects off the floor.you have to walk over or

res and cords (like lamp,or electronic wires)?r tape cords and wires nextso you can’t trip over them.have an electrician put in

utlet.RS AND STEPS: Look atyou use both inside and

our home.e there papers, shoes, books,bjects on the stairs?p things on the stairs. Al-objects off stairs.

e there steps broken or un-

ose or uneven steps.e you missing a light over the

an electrician put in an over-at the top and bottom of the

Q: Do you have only one lightswitch for your stairs (only at the topor at the bottom)?

Have an electrician put in a lightswitch at the top and bottom of thestairs. You can get light switches thatglow.

Q: Has the stairway light bulbburned out?

Have a friend or family memberchange the light bulb.

Q: Is the carpet on the steps tornor loose?

Make sure the carpet is firmly at-tached to every step, or remove thecarpet and attach non-slip rubbertreads to the stairs.

Q: Are the handrails loose or bro-ken? Is there a handrail on only oneside of the stairs?

Fix loose handrails or put newones in. Make sure handrails are onboth sides of the stairs and are as longas the stairs.

KITCHEN: Look at yourkitchen and eating area.

Q: Are the things you use often onhigh shelves?

Move items in your cabinets. Keepthings you use often on the lowershelves (about waist level).

Q: Is your step stool unsteady?If you must use a step stool, get

one with a bar to hold on to. Neveruse a chair as a step stool.

BATHROOMS: Look at all yourbathrooms.

Q: Is the tub or shower floor slip-pery?

Put a non-slip rubber mat or self-stick strips on the floor of the tub orshower.

Q: Do you need some supportwhen you get in and out of the tub orup from the toilet?

Have a carpenter put grab bars in-side the tub and next to the toilet.

BEDROOMS: Look at yourbedrooms.

Q: Is the light near the bed hard toreach?

Place a lamp close to the bedwhere it’s easy to reach.

Q: Is the path from your bed to thebathroom dark?

Put in a night light so you can seewhere you’re walking. Some nightlights go on by themselves after dark.

Other Things You Can Do toPrevent Falls

• Exercise regularly. Exercise makesyou stronger and improves your bal-ance and coordination.

• Have your doctor or pharmacistlook at all the medicines you take,even over-the-counter medicines.Some medications can make yousleepy or dizzy.

• Have your vision checked at leastonce a year by an eye doctor. Poor vi-sion can increase your risk of falling.

• Get up slowly after you sit or liedown.

• Wear shoes both inside and out-side the house. Avoid going barefoot orwearing slippers.

• Improve the lighting in yourhome. Put in brighter light bulbs. Flo-rescent bulbs are bright and cost less to

use.It’s safest to have uniform

in a room. Add lighting to daHang lightweight curtains orreduce glare.

• Paint a contrasting colotop edge of all steps so you castairs better. For example, usecolor paint on dark wood.

Other Safety Tips• Keep emergency numb

large print near each phone.• Put a phone near the fl

case you fall and can’t get up.• Think about wearing a

device that will bring help infall and can’t get up.

Community Health provin-home fall risk assessment fFCP tribal member. If you hquestions or would like to schassessment, please contact thCommunity Health Dept. at478-4355.

Sources: www.cdc.gov/injuwww.metlifefoundation.gov/fation

SHARPS

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st County Potawatomi Tribal Child Support Agency

CP-TSA) would like to help you – employees and tribal mem-the FCP Community - with any concerns you may have, toall questions, and offer the services of our agency to:

Work with you and your child support agency to ensure yours correct under the current guidelines.

Assist anyone receiving or paying child support by answeringons you may have and provide proper referral services.Keep up-to-date information in order to determine appropri-ld support obligations and ensure that you remain current in

emergency, response agenciesmunity/public health depart-

be managing the crisis andn you (the community) toergency instructions andw are some ideas of how toyour household will be

ral Preparedness Measureswhere and how to get infor-the event of an emergency.ast one battery-operatedase there is a power failure.a disaster kit with basichousehold members maye event of a disaster. Foodshould last for at least three

rt for environmental or fireound your property.adult in your house should

w to turn off electricity, wateran emergency.a fire extinguisher and knowe it. Check the expirationsure it is working. If youions, ask your tribal emer-

nagement department orur local fire department.

a CPR course and first-aidu know what to do in an

to all tribal members and their fami-lies. If interested in more information,contact Chris Kalata, FCP Health Di-vision Emergency Preparedness Coor-dinator in the Community HealthDepartment at the Health & WellnessCenter. Contact information is listedbelow.

Medical Emergency ConcernsBe sure your family’s vaccinations

are up to date. Check with your med-ical provideror a commu-nity healthnurse if youare unsure ofwhich onesare needed.For each per-son in thehousehold,keep impor-tant medica-tions andequipmentpacked andeasy to accessbefore a disas-ter hits. Supplies should last at leastthree days.

Assemble the medical and other

tion, including prescription medica-tion (check the expiration dates). Storethem in an easy-to-carry container,such as a backpack or duffel bag. Besure your bag has an ID tag on it.Clearly label any equipment such aswheelchairs, canes, or walkers withnames and mobile numbers

Family AssemblyDuring a disaster, it may be im-

possible for family members to returnhome. Have aplan for yourfamily. Agreewhere to meetand what familymembers orfriends to notify.It is very impor-tant that you se-lect a meetingpoint in the com-munity where themembers of yourhousehold knowto come togetherif home cannotbe reached. For

more information on how to develop afamily emergency plan, visitwww.readywi.gov, FCP Health Divi-sion Emergency Preparedness Coordi-nator, or the FCP EmergencyManagement Department.

After an EmergencyEven after an event, there may still

be many dangers. What seems like asafe distance or location may not be.Stay tuned to your local emergencystation and follow the advice of trainedprofessionals. Unless told to evacuate,stay off the roads to allow emergencyvehicles access. What you do next cansave your life and the lives of others.

Keep children and pets indoors.Dangers (live wires, flooded viaductsand pollution) can remain after theimmediate emergency ends.

Do not call 911 to ask about apower outage. In case of a power out-age, use battery-operated equipment oryour car radio for updates.

Locate a flashlight with batteriesto use until power comes back on. Donot use candles - this can cause a fire.

Remain calm and assist familymembers or neighbors who may bevulnerable if exposed to extreme heator cold.

Do not use the stove to heat yourh h f f l

Turn off major electricalappliances that were on whenpower went off. This will helvent power surges when electrestored.

If you must drive, use excaution. Come to a completeevery intersection and look bproceed.

Infants, Toddlers, and CInfants and children requ

cial attention during disasterEmergency supplies shou

clude enough baby formula, food, diapers, bottles, toys anto keep small infants safe andable for at least three days aftter.

If children are at preschocare or school, parents or guashould know the emergency dures of the school. Informatchildren’s emergency cards shupdated annually or whenevechanges occur.

Arrangements should beadvance for relatives or friendup children from daycares orin the event parents are unabrive in a timely fashion.

Parents should inform nwhen older children are left halone so neighbors can checkduring a disaster, if necessary

Communicating with chafter an emergency event is im

Encourage children to tatheir fears. Let them ask quesdescribe how they’re feeling. what they say, as a family gropossible.

Reassure them with lovethey are safe, everything will and life will return to norma

Keep them informed, in language, about what is happ

Emphasize that they are sponsible for what happened

Hold and hug them freqEncourage them to retur

school and discuss problems teachers and to resume playinriding bikes and other such a

For more information onprepare, plan and stay informcan visit www.readywi.gov;https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gparedness; Forest County PoEmergency Management Deor contact Chris Kalata, FCP

Tribal Employment Skill Pro-been successful not just forent but for work opportuni-

comment was received fromtribal member that is placed

k experience through the Eco-pport’s Tribal Employmentgram, “I would recommendy of our community mem-ust for the experience, bute how our tribe is run. I’velot re: misconceptions I hadble to see how our organiza

to find occupations related to thoseskills and interests.

This program can assist in:• A direct connection between

DMV to obtain, reinstate and/or findout what is needed in driver’s licensereinstatement.

• Résumé development and ré-sumé critiquing.

• Mock interviews.• Work experience within tribal

entities.• Job-seeking skills and employ-

ment guidance/mentoring

These computers are equippedwith the following software to assist inimproving your job skills, completingor updating your résumé, brushing upon computer and typing skills, and forcompleting correspondence.

• Turbo Typing - interactive, funpractice available to increase yourhand/eye coordination and typingspeed.

• Quick Skills - hands-on, self-paced to learn and enhance your com-puter skills of Microsoft programssuch as Word, PowerPoint, Excel andAccess.

• WinWay Résumé Deluxe - it’seasy to develop a résumé with morethan 14,000 ready-to-use templates,more than 100,000 job-winning

h d h 350 diff

place skills; help coordinate yvalues into an exciting careerout a variety of technical schcolleges; use a guided programup your portfolio.

The FCP Economic Supis also available to assist withthese computer programs. Fotional assistance, please conta(715) 478-7206, 7292, or 72

FCP Economic Supportthe Native Employment Worgram that is for tribally-affilividuals living on the reservatliving in the surrounding couhave ties to the Forest CountPotawatomi Community. Thgram is similar to the Tribal Ement Skills but has fewer pla

i i d l f di

ployment Skills Programate by Christie Schmidt, FCP Economic Support Worker

DTribal Planning Departmentg on a project with the youthfter-school program. We callct ABCD because they are

Becoming Community De-The objective of this projecttate communication that en-th and supports the impor-ommunity involvement asdership development.

youth were tasked to take pic-digital cameras or their

nes in their neighborhoodsy bike, ride ATVs, walk, playre. They displayed and dis-eir findings. They talkedissues they saw. The group

ed to and built on eachutions to make them even

e will meet back with thein after we map the areas and

ponder some design solutionsupon. We will assist in devel-roject brief which will serveis for compiling informationg it through the decision

Hopefully they will be able tont their project and con-hands-on approach to make. This project is meant toe importance of communityion as well as contribute to development through realerience of creating informa-orms that support informedmaking. project was also submitted for

Native Youth Challengehe Center for Native Ameri-

can Youth at the Aspen Institute. Thiswas a call to action to engage Nativeyouth in addressing issues and to havetheir voices and contributions high-lighted. Youth who take the challengeare eligible to be selected to attend thefirst ever White House Tribal YouthGathering this summer in Washing-ton, D.C. Any community youth arewelcome to join us in this project.Please contact the Tribal Planning De-partment if you would like to con-tribute in this effort.

1, 2, 3Since we are on the subject of

community development projects andthe importance of participation, Iwould like to mention that FCPC hasbeen selected to receive technical assis-tance from a non-profit organizationcalled, Project for Public Spaces. Theyare funded in part by a grant fromEPA’s Building Blocks for SustainableCommunities from which they createda Livability Solutions Team. They willassist a select number of communitieseach year over a five-year period tohelp communities develop local plan-ning solutions that help communitiesget the kinds of development theywant. They have helped a number oftribes as well.

We need to reach a tipping pointthat will help us complete the futureland use as the final portion of theComprehensive Plan; therefore, theNational Charrette Institute and theLocal Government Commission willprovide technical assistance in helpingus with the following:

1. To improve communicationof projects to better engage leadershipand community members.

2. To begin working toward theimplementation of the tribe’s sharedcommunity vision and

3. To design a set of develop-ment principles.

Briefly, the technical assistancewill be in the form of a community-at-large meeting as well as interviewswith key stakeholders. A session forfinal recommendations will also bepresented. This is to happen in themonth of June. More on the dates andlogistics to come in the near future!

The nature of the technical assis-tance will enable tribal government tofinally implement a shared vision forfuture projects and would ensure thatthis implementation is rooted in liv-ability, smart growth, and sustainabil-ity principles. All of these principles in

one form or another have beefied as desirable to communibers in the community survehave been incorporated in thhensive plan by the Tribal PlaDepartment.

So much development hcurred, but it is time to commwhat YOU visualize to makeeven better! It is time to voicyou want things to look like community to ensure tribal cand identity is visible. It is upto ensure a future and qualitythat is desirable for your chil

We must want and be wiaccept input if it is expected to have trust. The technical aproviders will be here to helptainably implement processescies that will express the peopvision. Simple!

EDUCATION

on Indian Education Commit-ly meetings held the firstof each month, 5 p.m. at HWC.

se committee members withr concerns:aret Konaha - Chairperson478-7347 (work) George - Member

478-5612 (home)Alloway - Memberer not available at time of print.a Cornell - Secretary649-3936alupe Cisneros - Memberer not available at time of print.VanZile - Home School Coord.478-6175 (home)478-3723, Crandon SchoolMYR@crandon.K12.wi.usno Indian Education Committeeheld every second Tuesday of 6 p.m. at Potawatomi Carter

el.

Women’s Healing Circle -Tuesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Family Re-

source Center. Open to Native Americanwomen. Sponsored by FCP DV/SA Dept.

Al-Anon Meetings - Wednesdays, 5519Kak Yot Lane, Crandon, 5:30 p.m. Why: Al-Anon is primarily for those who have knowna feeling of desperation concerning the de-structive behavior of someone very near tothem, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, orrelated behavior problems. When you comeinto this room you are no longer alone, butamong others who have experienced similarproblems. We will respect your confidenceand anonymity, as we know you will respectours. Please call (715) 478-4933 for more in-formation.

AA Meetings - Lost MarblesSaturdays at 9 a.m., Wabeno Fire Dept.

Contact Donald at (715) 889-6709 or Ryanat (715) 850-1265 for more information.

Wellbriety - 12 Step Meeting Held every Monday at 6 p.m. in the

lower level of the FCP Cultural Center, Li-brary & Museum. ANYONE who is in re-covery and searching for a sober way ofliving is more than welcome to attend! If youhave any questions, contact Brooks Boyd at(715) 889-4902 or FCP Health & WellnessCenter Behavioral Health at (715) 478-4332.

Do You Feel Like No One Under-stands You? You’re not alone! Let yourvoice be heard! Let someone share yourpain! If you are thinking of committing sui-cide or know someone who is, please gethelp! Help is only one touch or a phone callaway.

Crisis Line: 1 (888) 299-1188 (ServingForest, Vilas & Oneida counties: 24 hours aday/7 days a week); Kids in Need: 1 (800)622 9120 Th G 2 G h P S

HEALTH

Smoking Cessation Incentive Pro-gram - Open to FCP tribal members and in-dividuals eligible for Alternative CareProgram. Services include: appointmentswith nurses and CHRs to determine a quitplan, kit filled with items that aid in thequitting process, educational materials andproducts, plus a reward upon completion ofthird smoking cessation appointment.

To learn more about the program or toschedule an appointment, contact SaraCleereman, R.N., at (715) 478-4889.

SPARKS Weight Management Pro-gram -

By appointment. S - Support; P - Pro-gram; A - Get Active, Stay Active; R - Reapthe Rewards: feel better, be healthier; K -Know the basics of good nutrition; S - Stayfocused on being healthy. Please call LisaMiller, RD, CD, at (715) 478-4320.

Diabetes Education -By appointment. Including blood glu-

cose monitoring, making healthy changes,psychosocial, complications, sick day andtravel, planning for pregnancy, hypo-glycemia, medications, diabetes in general,insulin and goal setting. Please call AnneChrisman, RN, at (715) 478-4383, or CathyChitko at (715) 478-4367.

Employment Skills Program FCP Economic Support has an employ-

ment skills program for tribal members withresources/tools to help them overcome em-ployment barriers. We are here to coach andencourage individuals to recognize theirskills and to find occupations related to thoseskills and interests.

Resource Room — New LocationNow located in the Family Resource

Center (Old Tribal Hall), the room has fourcomputers that are open to the community.

These computers are equipped with thefollowing software to assist in improvingyour job skills, completing or updating yourrésumé, brushing up on computer and typingskills, and for completing correspondence.

• Turbo Typing - interactive, fun prac-tice available to increase your hand/eye coor-dination and typing speed.

• Quick Skills - hands-on, self-paced tolearn and enhance your computer skills ofMicrosoft programs such as Word, Power-Point, Excel and Access.

• WinWay Résumé Deluxe - develop a résumé with more thanready-to-use templates, more thanjob-winning phrases and more thaferent design themes. When compauditor will evaluate your résumé

• WisCareers Website - careeration guide and opportunities on programs. Complete a variety of abased on interests, work values, cand workplace skills; help coordinwork values into an exciting careout a variety of technical schools leges; use a guided program to seportfolio.

The FCP Economic Support available to assist with any of theputer programs. For additional asplease contact us at (715) 478-7207295.

Please see article on page 9 information on services provided.

abemwen - The Potawatomi lan-ndured through the passage of

time, it is said that we all spokenguage. Later on, we startedfferent languages and formingon who was able to understand

The Bodewadmi, Ojibwe ande all one tribe and spoke the sames the differences in the languageach formed a separate entity.ey maintained a close bond and

“Council of the Three Fires” toy issues that might affect them.ires signified the alliance be-ree, while their individual firestheir own identity. Every Tuesdayay 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., for FCPCrs, FCP Cultural Center, Librarym. Open to all Potawatomi stu-uage & Culture Class every30 - 4:30 p.m. Transportation for

ded.ng Group -o all community members agesom 5 - 8 p.m. in lower level ofTuesdays. RSVP required.

CHOICES Program

FCP Family Resource Center

• Play Shoppe: Tuesdays, May 12, 19, 26, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.• Women’s Healing Circle: Tuesdays, May 12, 19, 26, 3 p.m. • Life Skills Group: Wednesdays, May 13, 20, 27, 1 - 3 p.m.• Positive Indian Parenting: Thursdays, May 14, 21, 28, 10 a.m. - noon• 2nd Annual Native American Responsible Fatherhood Day: Date TBA watch for flyers! Call (715) 478-4837 with questions about any progra

M A Y C A LENDAR OF EVENTS

Recreation Department

Community Health

• May 12, WIC (HWC): 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.• May 20, Veggie Dip Taste Test (HWC): 1 - 4 p.m.• May 28, QPR Suicide Prevention Training (HWC): 1:30 - 3 p.m.• May 5 - June 11, Women’s Cardio & Strength Classes (Rec Center): Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

• Life Skills with FRC (10-12): Mondays, May 11, 3:30 - 5 p.m.• Fitness & Healthy Living (13-17): Tuesdays, May 12, 19, 26, 3:30 - 6 p• Team Building (7-9): Wednesdays, 13, 20, 27, 3:30 - 5 p.m.CHOICES program will be picking up the youth from school.

onal Medicine - May 8-9, 2015,pointments are generally 30 min-be made by calling HWC at

300. Patients can self refer or beHWC provider. Women on theird not make their appointment atease schedule appointment twoor after this time. Follow-up ap-will be scheduled by the tradi-ine assistant at time of your visit.onal way, please bring your Sema. ke Breakfast - May 9, 2015, 7:30CP Rec Center. Pancakes, maplege, bacon, scrambled eggs, oat-fruit, coffee, juice and milk.elcome!McGeshick 1st Annual Co-Ed

urney - June 13-14, 2015, see

EVENTS

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our lives! HAPPY MOTHER’S

Love, Gizhgobneshikw

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• • • PERSONALS • • •

• 2015 Graduation Notice •

all FCP Tribal and Community High School, College, GED,Technical and College Graduates for the year 2014-2015, this

is for you!se contact the Traveling Times office to obtain a questionnaire

ut in our special graduate section of the newspaper. DeadlineJune 1 issue is Wednesday, May 13, 2015; deadline for theissue is Wednesday, June 3, 2015. You may obtain a question-

y stopping at our office Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Potawatomi Trail, Crandon, call us at (715) 478-7437, or

s at times@fcpotawatomi-nsn.gov. hope to hear from all graduates so we may congratulate themune issues of the Traveling Times!

“Happy Mother’s Day”To the woman that God

blessed my life with gi yenan Wallshkankwot!

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