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POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES
Sunday, July 10, 2011, dawned
bright, clear and hot, but the heat didn’t
dampen the excitement in the air. After
all, this was the day the U.S. Indigenous
Games would make its debut in
Wisconsin!
Although the planning stages for
this event kicked into high gear two
years ago, the whole process began with
a single question in 2006 during the
North American Indigenous Games
(NAIG) in Denver, Colo. (The first
NAIG were held in 1990 in Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada, as a way of bringing
together indigenous (Native) youth to
compete in multiple sporting events.)
The question asked by Forest County
Potawatomi (FCP) Tribal Chairman
Harold “Gus” Frank was: “Why can’t
we host the North American Indigenous
Games?” The person on the other end of
that question was Brian Tupper, FCP
Recreation Department athletic director,
and he knew that Frank wanted an
answer. So began the journey that would
culminate in the 2011 U.S. Indigenous
Games.
Tupper began by asking other
Wisconsin tribes for their thoughts on
the matter, and they were supportive.
The next step was submitting a $5000
non-refundable intent to bid on the
games for Milwaukee to host in 2011.
Once that was done, Tupper contacted
Artley Skenandore, an Oneida
Nation tribal member and busi-
nessman that the FCP has used
as a resource for years.
Skenandore and Tupper, with
the help of Kim Brunzelle of
Visit Milwaukee, put together a
bid package to “sell”
Milwaukee.
A committee from NAIG
traveled to Milwaukee in 2007
to do a site visit. In November
of that same year, Tupper and
Brunzelle traveled to Duncan, British
Columbia, Canada, on Vancouver Island
to do a bid presentation for the NAIG
council. A contingent from Regina,
Saskatchewan, Canada, who the FCP
were up against, was there as well. Both
bidders were allowed 45 minutes for
their presentations. Says Tupper, “It
must have been close, because we wait-
ed 10 hours for a decision; but then
finally Milwaukee was chosen to host
the games.”
Between 2007 and 2011, the name
of the event to be held in Milwaukee
changed from Native American
Indigenous Games to United States
Indigenous Games (USIG). There are
several reasons behind the decision, but
perhaps the most important was that
NAIG wanted to eliminate 13 and 14
year olds from the competition. USIG
felt strongly that they had a better
chance of making a difference in the life
of youth at a younger age. Plus, NAIG
still exists and will host games in
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, in 2014.
From this point on, Skenandore was
an integral part of the planning process
with Tupper assisting him as time
allowed. In the weeks leading up to the
games, Brunzelle, Apache Danforth and
Phil Wisnewski were instrumental in
getting the games pulled together. Major
players were those serving on the
Executive Board of Indigenous Games
USA, Inc.: Harold “Gus” Frank (FCP),
chairman; Richard G. Hill (Oneida),
vice-chairman; Lawrence Walker Jr.
(Ho-Chunk), treasurer; Scott Vele
(Stockbridge Munsee), secretary; Ernie
Stevens Jr. (NAIG), director; Tom
Butler, director; and Rebecca Alegria,
director.
Five years after Frank asked that all
important question, opening ceremonies
were about to take place at the coliseum
on the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in
Milwaukee. Everywhere you looked
there were Native American youth
milling about in their team uniforms
waiting for the big moment when the
Games would officially be declared
open.
Opening ceremonies began
with music by Wade Fernandez &
Black Wolf. The parade of ath-
letes then took place with teams
from California, Colorado, New
Mexico, Minnesota, Michigan,
North Carolina, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Florida, Iowa,
Washington and Wisconsin, with
a combined total of over 800 ath-
letes. It was quite a colorful, awe-
inspiring display!
Emcee for the event was
Skenandore. Lawrence Walker Jr. of the
Ho-Chunk Nation said the invocation.
Then the commissioners from each team
were asked to make an offering using
special tobacco followed by the posting
of flags by the color guard as Wade
Fernandez played the flute. (The ashes
from the fire will be saved until the next
game’s ceremonial fire.) Ryan
McMahon, a comedian also known as
Clarence Two Toes, then introduced
female hip-hop duo Dey & Nite who
sang a unique rendition of the national
anthem with their sweet harmonies.
continued on page 4...
U.S. Indigenous Games Make itsDebut in Wisconsin by Winda Collins
“We want our young athletes toexperience competition at its finest, aspirit of friendship with other nations,and have fun doing what they do best.These feelings are what we want ouryouth to carry with them throughoutall events. By uniting our youth wehonor our ancestors.”
-Harold “Gus” Frank, FCP Chairman
Carrying the FCP flag in the opening ceremonies are FCP youth (l-r): Gabrielle Menomin, Michael Gilpin, Tammy Mann, PresleyKeeble and Shyanna Leonard.
U.S. Indigenous Gamespgs. 1, 4, 6 & 7
CommunityPOTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • August 1, 2011Page 2
Mno Keno Ma Ge Wen Princess sign-up sheetsare now posted in the tribal buildings. Please signup by August 15. If you have any questions, pleasecall the Forest County Potawatomi Language &Culture program at (715) 478-7374.
New Employee at N.E.W. Directions
Sarah Lemieux
My name is Sarah Lemieux. I’m 19
years old. I was born in Milwaukee,
moved up here when I was four and
have lived here ever since.
I’m going to school right now to
earn my HSED. I have a math test; then
I’m done!
I started my job on July 11, 2011,
working at the tribal hall with Ahshoni
Daniels and Judy Poler in the N.E.W.
Directions program. At my job, I help
Daniels and Poler supervise the youth
when they are doing their activities.
During the time I work, I hope to
gain experience on how to work and
help the youth out more.
The only thing I have planned for
the rest of the summer is to go to the
rest of school and work!
Princess Sign Up
Crandon Parks andRecreation ProgramKicks Offsubmitted by Marina Dupler, Martin Schreiber & Associates
The Crandon Parks and Recreation
summer program officially kicked off on
Tuesday, July 5, 2011. This year 75 kids,
ranging from ages 5 through 12, are
enrolled in the program. Participants
receive breakfast and lunch, and take
part in a variety of activities including
arts and crafts, field trips and visits to
the city beach. The program runs each
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
through the month of July.
“This year, the kids will be traveling
to the water park in Weston, Wis., the
Lumberjack Show in Minocqua, Wis.,
and the Antigo Aquatics Center,” said
Program Coordinator Anna Gumm.
“There will also be plenty of activities
happening locally, as our area has so
much to offer.”
Facing considerable financial con-
straints due to cuts in state and local
funding, program leaders reached out to
the Forest County Potawatomi
Community (FCPC) last year to see if
the tribe could help make the program
possible for summer 2011. The tribe
answered the call with a $5,000 dona-
tion, which program leaders say
accounts for over 25 percent of the
budget.
“The Forest County Potawatomi
Community recognizes the many oppor-
tunities the Crandon Parks and
Recreation program offers our youth,
and we are pleased to support it,” said
FCPC Vice-Chairman James Crawford.
“Summer in the Northwoods is meant
for spending time outdoors with other
kids, and this program allows them to do
just that.”
“We’re appreciative of the tribe for
their donation,” said Program Director
Chuck Sekel. “At a time of declining
state support, I’m pleased we can work
with the Forest County Potawatomi
Community to make programs like the
Crandon Parks and Recreation happen.”
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Community POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • August 1, 2011 Page 3
Deadline for the August 15, 2011 issue is Wednesday, July 27, 2011.
PTT STAFF
Managing Editor:
WINDA COLLINS
Office Manager:
MICHELLE SPAUDE
Reporter/Photographer:
AIYANA VANZILE
Graphic Artists:
AMY KAMPSTRA
KRYSTAL STATEZNY
Seasonal Aide:
JEFFREY KEEBLE
FCP EXECUTIVE COUNCILChairman:
HAROLD “GUS” FRANK
Vice Chairman:JAMES A. CRAWFORD
Secretary:LORNA SHAWANO
Treasurer:JOSEPH DANIELS
Council Members:JOHN ALLOWAY
TOM BOELTER
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Traveling Times and Staff Win NativeAmerican Journalists Association Awards
Happy August Birthday to these Elders!
08-01 Alvin Weso Jr.08-03 Bertie Pemma08-07 Winslow Mexico08-09 Sharon Hurkmans08-14 Michael Reeves08-15 Jeanette George
08-15 Harold Frank08-18 Clarence Vigue08-20 Walter B. Shepard08-21 Robert Ritchie08-21 John Jackson08-28 Jeffrey Patterson
(l-r) Michelle Spaude, office manager; Winda Collins, managing editor; AiyanaVanZile, reporter/photographer; and Jeffrey Keeble, seasonal aide.
Tribal Member Goodrich GraduatesName and tribal affiliation:
Kaitlin Goodrich, Forest County
Potawatomi
Name of parents and grandpar-
ents and where they reside:
Mike Goodrich, Shannon Kortbein;
paternal grandparent: Katie Frank;
maternal grandparents: Linda Kortbein,
R.J. Kortbein.
Name/Location of school graduat-
ing from:
South West High School Green
Bay, Wis.
Activities involved in while at
school:
Key club and FCCLA
What was your biggest challenge
in school?
Math, keeping deadlines, and
speaking in front of the classes.
Word of advice to younger stu-
dents:
Always do your homework, and
even when you feel like giving up,
don’t.
Plans for after graduation:
NWTC for Early Childhood
Education possibly transferring to a
four-year college after; hope to travel a
lot.
Other Comments:
Thank you to all my family for
helping me follow through on my
dreams and for always giving me the
best advice! Love you all!
Kaitlin Goodrich
The Native American Journalists
Association (NAJA) annually presents
NAJA Media Awards. This is a unique
competition that celebrates the quality
and professional work done by Native or
associate member journalists in several
categories. The competition is open to
journalists throughout the United States,
Canada, and Latin America.
The Potawatomi Traveling Timesand staff won several awards for work
done in 2010. They include: Michelle
Spaude, 1st place Associate Coverage of
Native Americans, “Learning About
Tribal Food Networks” and 1st place
Associate Beat, “Back-to-Back Racing”;
Winda Collins, 2nd place Associate
Coverage of Native Americans, “Mno
Keno Ma Ge Wen - Good Teachings”;
Aiyana VanZile, 2nd place Best News
Bi-monthly, “Native American Heritage
Month”; Jeffrey Keeble Jr., 3rd place
College Students Feature Print,
“Winter’s End Pow-wow”; and
Potawatomi Traveling Times, 3rd place,
Best Layout Bi-monthly.
Indigenous GamesPOTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • August 1, 2011Page 4
...continued from page 1FCP Tribal Chairman Harold “Gus”
Frank was introduced and spoke briefly
about working with today’s youth. He
stated, “Tribal leaders need to make a
commitment to our youth, not with just
words but with action.” He welcomed
the crowd on behalf of the FCP and the
other 10 tribes of Wisconsin.
Next up was Milwaukee Mayor
Tom Barrett, who said, “Native
American history is embedded in
Milwaukee history, so it’s fitting that
Indigenous Games be held here.” Barrett
went on to talk about the importance of
knowing how to win, but how we are
measured by how we both win and lose.
He expressed to the young athletes,
“Compete your hardest, and I hope you
remember this trip for the rest of your
life!”
Keynote speaker was Ernie Stevens
Jr., chairman of National Indian Gaming
Association (NIGA), who grew up on
the streets of Milwaukee and Los
Angeles. Stevens reminisced quite a bit
about his youth and those he looked up
to during those times. In speaking direct-
ly to the athletes, Stevens said,
“Working hard and from the heart, you’ll
take home what you deserve.” At one
point in his speech, Stevens said, “Thank
you to the Forest County Potawatomi
Community for stepping up… without
them, we would not be here to open
these games!”
Last up in the opening ceremonies
was a Team Wisconsin athlete who offi-
cially declared the 2011 U.S. Indigenous
Games open. Afterward, those in
attendance were able to see per-
formances by the FCP and the
Oneida Longhouse Singers at
the Cultural Village.
The Games were open, and
the next four days would see
competitions in archery, base-
ball, basketball, golf, shotgun
shooting, softball, track and
field, cross country and
wrestling. The FCP had 12
youth competing: Maria
Crawford (16U girl’s softball);
Michael Gilpin (14U boy’s bas-
ketball); Presley Keeble (14U
girl’s basketball); Shyanna
Leonard (14U track and field);
Travis Leonard (16U track and
field); William Leonard (19U
track and field); Gerry Ann
Mann (19U girl’s basketball);
Tammy Mann (16U girl’s basketball);
Gabrielle Menomin (14U softball);
Trinton Menomin (14U baseball);
Andrew Shepard (16U wrestling); and
George “Georgie” Tuckwab IV (shotgun
shooting). It should also be noted that
FCP tribal member Jayson Jackson
served as coach for the 19U girl’s bas-
ketball team. Jackson has coached four
times in previous NAIG events.
Monday morning brought early
thunderstorms and rain. For baseball and
softball there would be cancellations for
the day’s games; for track and field, only
a short delay. Meanwhile, basketball was
good to go. Highlights for the day
included medals for FCP youth compet-
ing in track and field: William Leonard
(19U division), gold medal for high
jump, bronze medal for 3,000m; Travis
Leonard (16U division), silver medal for
discus, bronze medal for shot put; and
Shyanna Leonard (14U division), bronze
medal for long jump. Monday’s enter-
tainment lineup included performances
in the Cultural Village by the Lac Courte
Oreilles Woodland Dance Troup, a St.
Croix performance, Bad River Song and
Dance and comedian Tatanka Means, an
exhibition by slam dunk artist Kenny
Dobbs at the Athletic Village, and Dey
& Nite performing at Cousin’s
Amphitheater.
Tuesday brought more heat, humidi-
ty and competition for FCP youth in
baseball, softball, basketball and
wrestling, where FCP tribal member
Andrew Shepard took the bronze medal
in his class. The Cultural Village offered
a wide variety of interesting and inform-
ative exhibits including a ricing demon-
stration and storytelling by Mole Lake’s
Sokaogon Chippewa; decoy carving and
basket-making by Lac Du Flambeau and
a set by comedian Ryan McMahon.
There was a showing of Native
American films in the DNR Cabin and a
skate demonstration in the Athletic
Village. Rap Wab Kinew performed that
evening in the Cousin’s Amphitheater.
Wednesday brought much milder
weather to the delight of everyone
involved in the games! Competition for
FCP youth in basketball, baseball and
softball continued. George Tuckwab IV
competed in the 16U shotgun shooting
and took the gold medal. The day’s exhi-
bitions included a Stockbridge Munsee
craft shop, Menominee black ash basket-
making and Ho-Chunk basket-making.
Entertainment included Wade Fernandez,
hypnotist Scott Ward and Dey & Nite.
Thursday, the last day of the games,
would see final competition in baseball,
basketball and softball. The day and the
games would end in the presentation of
medals in those sports during closing
ceremonies.
Scott Vele, who sat on the Executive
Board, took the microphone and gave
thanks to the FCP, “...for saving the
games” through their efforts and contri-
butions, and to the Ho-Chunk for their
contribution.
Lawrence Walker Jr., who also sat
on the Executive Board, expressed his
appreciation to the parents, coaches and
volunteers for their efforts on behalf of
young Native people. To the athletes he
said, “I encourage you to apply the
efforts you put into these games into
other aspects of your life.”
Skenandore would again serve as
emcee and did a great job of making the
youth laugh and grin while keeping the
medals presentation on schedule. It was
an honor to see so many youth from
around the country joined together by
competition and kinship (whether or not
they won a medal). The smiles and
laughter were enough to warm even the
coldest of hearts! The Creator must have
been looking down on the event… dur-
ing the presentation of medals, a giant
rainbow appeared above and just to the
left of the amphitheater.
FCP youth would bring home the
following: Trinton Menomin (14U base-
ball), bronze medal; Presley Keeble
(14U girl’s basketball), bronze medal;
Tammy Mann (16U girl’s basketball),
bronze medal; Gabrielle Menomin (14U
softball), gold medal; and Maria
Crawford (16U softball), silver medal.
Team Wisconsin would lead the pack,
bringing home a total of 108 medals: 49
gold, 32 silver and 27 bronze. Next in
line would be Team New Mexico with
86 medals: 43 gold, 27 silver and 16
bronze. A total of 247 medals were
awarded. A complete list of sporting
results may be found at http://www.
sportsinwisconsin.com/index.php?mod-
ule=cms&page=289.
Since this was the first time that the
USIG were held here in Wisconsin, a
new tradition was started. A Spirit
Award, in the form of a lacrosse stick,
was given to Team New Mexico for
their renewing spirit of fire and for their
generosity of spirit.
Next, Skenandore said, “Fire is our
life,” as he lifted a container filled with
the ashes of
this year’s
games that
will make
their way to
the 2013
games, also to
be held in
either
Milwaukee or
Green Bay,
Wis. He added
that they
would take the
concerns,
complaints and experiences from these
games to make 2013 better.
In recognition of and appreciation
for the efforts of the Executive Board to
make the Games possible, the Seminole
Nation of Florida presented colorful
jackets to them. Many warm smiles,
handshakes and hugs ensued.
At this time, Frank acknowledged
all the volunteers who made the games
possible and declared the 2011 U. S.
Indigenous Games closed.
The last item of business was a trav-
el song by Skenandore and Walker. Said
Skenandore, “This is your song to wear
and carry home. Wear it well and jour-
ney safe on your way home!”
By any standards, the 2011 U.S.
Indigenous Games can be deemed a suc-
cess. And whether an athlete walked
away with a medal or without, there
were no losers for these games!
Photos of FCP youth who competedat the U.S. Indigenous Games appear onpages 6 and 7.
Opening ceremony photos(clockwise beginning at topleft): Wade Fernandez plays theflute; Earth Day, including l-r,Brian Franz, Daniel Prescott,Billy Daniels Sr., and BrooksBoyd, play songs on the drum;Jeffrey Keeble Sr. dances; andJ.R. Holmes and RebekahMielke of Post 1 are part of thecolor guard that posts theflags.
Health/Education POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • August 1, 2011 Page 5
Each year school officials are asked
how parents can help their children suc-
ceed in school. One of the most impor-
tant ways is to make sure your child is at
school every day. Each day a child miss-
es school, an educational opportunity is
lost forever for that child. The school
districts that comprise Forest County
urge all parents to send their children to
school every day, unless it is medically
necessary for the child to miss school.
Aside from assuring attendance at
school, parents play big role models,
support networks, homework helpers,
tutors and guides. Most of all, parents
serve as the most important influence on
a child’s life and are the first teachers
for the child.
The following acrostic poem helps
bring understanding to role-play in par-
ents’ regards to school and guiding their
children to success.
P.A.R.E.N.T. S.
Participate - Participate in your
child’s learning activities. Studies have
shown that parent participation and
influence have long-term positive effects
on student performance.
Assist - Assist the educational
process by discussing with your child
the importance of being actively
engaged with learning activities at
school and working to his or her highest
possible potential.
Reassure - Reassure your child that
units of study, lessons and tests are all
tools teachers use to measure a student’s
learning and will be used by teachers to
better the individual and improve
instruction for each child.
Encourage - Encourage regular
school attendance in order to receive the
maximum benefits from educational
opportunities.
Nourish - Provide opportunities for
you and your child to grow physically,
emotionally and mentally.
Teach - Teach your child to do his
or her best in all subjects in school.
(Regular attendance makes doing your
best easier.)
Support - Support your child’s con-
tinued educational progress by modeling
the discipline needed to maintain good
work habits.
If you have any questions about the
best way to help your child succeed at
school, please call the school at which
your child attends.
School District of Crandon:
(715) 478- 3339
Laona School District:
(715) 674-2143
School District of Wabeno Area:
(715) 473-2592
How Can You Help YourChild in School?submitted by Jim Asher, School District of Crandon Administrator
Colorectal cancer is the second
leading cause of cancer death for both
men and women in the United States.
This ranking could decrease significant-
ly if more people were screened for col-
orectal cancer. According to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), nearly two thirds of Americans
were screened by 2010, but 22 million
who need to be screened still haven’t
been.
The new Vital Signs report released
by the CDC found that the rate of adults
developing and dying from colorectal
cancer has decreased. Colorectal cancer
screening increased overall from 52 per-
cent in 2002 to 65 percent in 2010. Still,
about one in three people between the
ages of 50 and 75 are not up-to-date
with recommended colorectal cancer
screening.
“Colon cancer can be prevented,
and we are making progress in getting
more people screened,” said CDC
Director Thomas R. Frieden, M.D.,
M.P.H. “Those who receive these life-
saving screening tests can lead longer,
healthier and more productive lives.
Saving our nation the health care costs
associated with treating colon cancer is
an additional benefit.”
Screening is recommended for
Native American/Alaskan Native men
and women starting at age 40. Screening
recommendations include:
• Fecal occult blood test (FOBT),
done at home every year,
• Colonoscopy, done every 10 years.
For more information about col-
orectal cancer, view the complete Vital
Signs report released by the CDC at:
http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/CancerScr
eening/index.html.
Reference: http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2011/p0705_vitalsigns.html?source=govdelivery
Colorectal Cancer: SecondMost Deadly Cancer Can BeStopped Before It Startssubmitted by Kristin Kuber, FCP Health & Wellness Center Health Educator
We Were All Dehydrated! Are You?submitted by CHOICES Program
CHOICES youth and family mem-
bers attended a hygiene/skin care class
and services at the State College of
Beauty in Wausau, Wis., on June 30.
Youth learned important lessons on how
to care for skin, hair and nails.
The youth and family members had
an opportunity to go under a special
lighting process which revealed oils,
aging (sun, alcohol, tobacco or drug use
damage), and dehydration. To our sur-
prise, everyone who participated in the
light process was dehydrated.
Hydration is important for many
reasons, but it is essential to good
health. Water makes up about 60 percent
of your body’s weight. Every system in
the body depends on water. It is used to
carry nutrients to your cells, flush tox-
ins, and provide moisture to ears, nose
and throat. Dehydration causes dry skin,
hair and cuticles.
The recommendation is to drink
eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day,
however, many factors cause this to
vary per individual.
Be kind to your body, your skin and
yourself. Stay hydrated! Water is a great
calorie-free source of hydration.
Shown in photos are: (top l-r) Guada Cisneros, Clara Leonard,Sarah Johnson, Mariya Tuckwab and Monique Tuckwab; (center)Patricia Powless; and (bottom) Reddman Lemieux. All receivedlessons on foot, hand and nail care.
“The life I touch for good or ill will touch another life, and that in turn another, until who knows
where the trembling stops or in what far place my touch will be felt.”
- Frederick Buechner
Indigenous GamesPOTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • August 1, 2011Page 6
photo by Jeffrey Keeble
photo by Winda Collins
photo by Mike Collins
photo by Winda Collins
photo by Winda Collins
photo by Winda Collins
photo by Jeffrey Keeble
Gabrielle Menomin takes third base in agame against Team Florida.
Maria Crawford swings and connects.
Tammy Mann (number 20) grabs theball after the opposing team fromMinnesota misses a basket.
George “Georgie” Tuckwab IVwatches for the clay pigeon.
Trinton Menomin lets one fly!
Presley Keeble dribbles by a defenderagainst California.
FCP Athletes Compete in USIGFCP Athletes Compete in USIG
Gerry Ann Mann goes for a lay upagainst North Carolina.
• Maria Crawford (16U softball), silver medal
• Presley Keeble (14U girl’s basketball), bronze medal
• Tammy Mann (16U girl’s basketball), bronze medal
• Gabrielle Menomin (14U softball), gold medal
• Trinton Menomin (14U baseball), bronze medal
• Shyanna Leonard (14U division track & field), bronze medal
in long jump
• Travis Leonard (16U division track & field), silver medal in
discus; bronze medal in shot put
• William Leonard (19U division track & field), gold medal in
high jump; bronze medal in 3,000m
• George Tuckwab IV (16U shotgun shooting), gold medal
2011 U.S. Indigenous GamesFCP Medal Winners
Indigenous Games POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • August 1, 2011 Page 7
Well-maintained and landscaped - Split entryupper level has two bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, living room,linen closet and coat closet. Downstairs has one bedroom,large updated laundry room, updated 3/4 bath, family roomleads out to patio, pool and backyard. Heated, in-ground pool(16’x32’), solar panels on roof. Includes all appliances. Twodetached two-car garages and large utility shed. $183,000
Call Carey for an appointment:
HOME FOR SALE
715-478-4567 or
715-784-0625
5589 Wej Mo Gek Ct., Crandon, WI
photo by Jeffrey Keeble
photo by Jeffrey Keeble
photo by Jeffrey Keeble
photo by Jeffrey Keeble
photo by Jeffrey Keeble
Andrew Shepard puts his man in a head lock.
William “Billy” Leonard runs in front of New Mexico onthe first lap of his 1,500 meter race.
Travis Leonard winds up for his shotput throw.
Shyanna Leonard jumpsher way to a bronze medalin long jump.
Michael Gilpin dribbles up the court.
FCP Athletes Compete in USIGFCP Athletes Compete in USIG
HealthPOTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • August 1, 2011Page 8
Notice of AccreditationSurveysubmitted by Linda Sturnot, FCP Health & Wellness Center QualityImprovement, Patient Services Administrator
The Accreditation Association for
Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.
(AAAHC/Accreditation Association)
will conduct an accreditation survey of
Forest County Potawatomi Health &
Wellness Center on Aug. 15-16, 2011.
The survey will be used to evaluate
the organization’s compliance with
AAAHC standards for ambulatory heath
care and to determine if accreditation
should be awarded to, or retained by, the
organization.
Through an emphasis on education
and consultation, the ultimate purpose of
the accreditation process is to improve
the quality of health care delivered by
this organization.
The above named organization has
voluntarily requested this survey as a
means of having a review of the entire
organization to build upon strengths or
identify opportunities to improve the
delivery of quality health care.
Members of the general public,
patients and individuals on the staff of
this organization, believing that they
have pertinent and valid information
about this organization’s provision of
health care or compliance with AAAHC
standards, may request an information
presentation with AAAHC surveyors at
the time of the survey for the purpose of
presenting such information, or may
communicate such information in writ-
ing or by telephone to the AAAHC. All
information received from identified
individuals at or prior to the survey will
be considered in making the accredita-
tion decision. The information presented
will not be debated with the reporting
individual.
Requests for presentation must be
received at least two weeks prior to the
survey in order to allow sufficient time
to schedule the presentations.
Requests for public information pre-
sentations or reporting of pertinent and
valid information may be communicated
in writing or by telephone to AAAHC at
the following address and telephone
number:
Accreditation Association for
Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.
5250 Old Orchard Road, Suite 200
Skokie, IL 60077
Telephone: (847) 853-6060
FAX: (847) 853-9028
This Notice of Accreditation Survey
is posted in accordance with AAAHC
requirements.
The Safety Net for Aged,Blind, Disabled People withLimited Income and Resourcessubmitted by Ken Hess, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist for Wisconsin
There’s a safety net out there for
those who might otherwise slip through
the cracks. It’s called Supplemental
Security Income (SSI). Administered by
Social Security, SSI makes payments to
people with limited income and few
resources who are age 65 or older, blind,
or have a disability.
Funding for the SSI program comes
from the general revenues of the U.S.
Treasury, not from Social Security pay-
roll taxes.
When we consider people’s income,
we count things such as wages, Social
Security benefits and pensions.
However, Social Security does not count
all of your income when it decides
whether you qualify for SSI. For exam-
ple, we don’t count food stamps or most
home energy assistance.
Resources we count in deciding
whether you qualify for SSI include real
estate (other than the home you live in),
bank accounts, cash, stocks and bonds.
A person with resources worth no more
than $2,000 may be able to get SSI. That
resource limit is $3,000 for couples.
To qualify for SSI, you must live in
the United States or the Northern
Mariana Islands and be a U.S. citizen or
national. In rare cases, non-citizen resi-
dents can qualify for SSI. If you live in
certain types of institutions or live in a
shelter for the homeless, you may quali-
fy for SSI.
People with blindness or disability
who apply for SSI may be able to get
free special services to help them work.
These services may include counseling,
job training, and help finding work.
The monthly maximum Federal SSI
payment is the same nationwide and
amounts to $674 for a person and $1,011
for a married couple. However, the
amount you receive depends on factors
such as where you live, your living
arrangements and income. Some states
also supplement or add money to the
federal payment.
To learn more about SSI, read the
online publication, “You May Be Able
To Get Supplemental Security Income
(SSI)” at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/
11069.html or visit the SSI page at
www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi. Or call us
toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY, 1-
800-325-0778).
If you’re too disabled to work but
haven’t paid enough into Social Security
to qualify for benefits on your record,
SSI may be the program to help you.
Decoy Carving WorkshopWhen: Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, noon - 4 p.m.
Where: Woodland Indian Art Center located in downtown Lac
du Flambeau in the Adaawe Mall at 562 Peace Pipe Road right next
to Goodwill.
Admission: $50 / Class limit 15 people
Master Artist Jerry LaBarge is a Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake
Superior Chippewa tribal member and one of the leading decoy
makers from Lac du Flambeau. LaBarge has been carving fish
decoys for several decades and learned his craft from other master
artists and community elders.
For more information, contact Cari Singer: (715) 588-3700 or
woodlandartcenter@gmail.com.
Gaming POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • August 1, 2011 Page 9
If you’re looking for some fun,
come visit us on Saturdays between 6
p.m. and 10 p.m.! We will be doing a
total of eight random hot seat drawings.
If you are lucky enough to be sitting in
that hot seat, you will get a chance to
spin the big wheel to see what you will
win. Prizes will consist of cash prizes
ranging from $250 to $1,000,
Potawatomi Play ranging from $50 to
$100, $500 Visa cards and $100 gas
cards; we have it
all covered!
Wednesdays
are golden. All
club members
over 50 years of
age who earn 100
same-day base
points are eligible
to receive $5 in
Potawatomi Play,
a $5 food voucher
and a $5 bingo
discount (valid only on Wednesdays). If
that wasn’t sweet enough, you’ll enjoy
our fresh-baked cookies, which are dis-
tributed at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
What a deal!
The fun continues in our blackjack
tournaments every Wednesday with a
$30 entry fee. Tournaments are limited
to 42 players. Registration is at the
Carter Club from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.,
and the tournament starts at 7 p.m.
If you love prime rib, Thursday is
your day! Seniors can earn 100 same-
day base points and get a $5 off coupon
for our delicious prime rib dinner at The
Flames Sports Bar & Grill or The
Springs Restaurant. If you would like
your meal free, just earn 250 same-day
base points! If you are not a senior, just
earn 200 same-day base points and get a
$5 off coupon for the prime rib dinner or
earn 450 same-day base points and
receive a free prime rib dinner!
We will hold our jackpot drawing
on Friday, Aug. 12, when one lucky win-
ner will win $1,000. This drawing is
only for taxable jackpot winners who
won in the month of July.
Don’t forget to join us every Friday
and Saturday night from 8 p.m. – mid-
night as we have a variety of entertain-
ment on our casino stage for your listen-
ing pleasure.
If you are a golf enthusiast, join in
the fun for the Potawatomi Carter
Casino Hotel Charity Golf Outing on
Monday,
Aug. 22,
2011. We
will be golf-
ing at the
Nicolet
Country
Club in
Laona, Wis.,
and all pro-
ceeds for the
event will go
to FCP
Health & Wellness Diabetes Program
and the Forest County Department of
Health Diabetes Program.
BINGO!
If you are a bingo player, we have
added more sessions! Be sure to mark
your calendar and don’t miss all the fun
we have in store for you!
Here are our new and exciting
changes:
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Matinee
session doors open at 10 a.m., admis-
sions opens at 10:30 a.m.; early birds
start at 11:30 a.m.; and regular games
start at noon. Regular games pay $100;
entry packs cost $8; and special packs
cost $10.
Friday and Saturday late nights: late
night bingo, regular games paying $100;
entry packs cost $8; and special packs
cost $10. Admissions opens at 9 p.m.,
and games start at 10:30 p.m.
• If you are 18 years of age or older,
come in and play bingo. Also, try out
our 20 Class II slot machines located
directly outside of our Bingo Hall!
• During the month of August for
every admission pack that is purchased,
guest will receive an entry to the Viva
Las Bingo Bash Giveaway we will be
holding on Aug. 28. At the Viva Las
Bingo Bash, entry packs will cost $50
with additional packs at $25. Regular
games will pay
$200, (three) spe-
cials paying $500
and last game of
the night paying
$5,000 or conso-
lation of $1,000!
We will be draw-
ing five names to
play an extra
game of bingo.
Winner will
receive a trip for
two to Las Vegas,
and the other four
will get their own Vegas experience right
here in Carter, where they will receive a
one night stay, $50 match play, $50 free
slot play, and dinner for two at The
Springs or The Flames. Doors open at 2
p.m.; games start at 5 p.m. Food and
entertainment are included with buy-in.
• Every Wednesday, join us for ‘Wii
Love Wednesday’. Packs are $15 with
extra packs for $5. For every pin that is
knocked down, you will receive a return
coupon for your next visit. For example:
If you knock down 9 pins, you will
receive a coupon for $9. Strikes are
worth $22 and spares are worth $11.
• Thursdays are double entry day for
monthly promotions with $10 packs.
• Thursday, Aug. 18 = FREE
BINGO! Come to regular session and
get a free 6-on for the regular games. No
other purchase necessary. All additional
packs cost $10; specials and hotball are
played at regular cost.
• We have exciting news for every-
one! On the first Friday of the month we
will be playing ‘Finally $500 Fridays’.
Buy-in $40; all regular games pay $500!
And for every buy-in, guests will get
$15 in free slot play!
• Every Friday (except first Friday)
bring your ‘Partner in Crime’ (P.I.C.)!
$10 packs drawing card for every entry
pack purchased, then after every game
we pick a name out of someone’s partner
in crime and receive $50.
• Friday, Aug. 19 is Cosmic Bingo.
All packs cost $10 with seven games
paying $100, three games paying $50
bingo coupons, one game paying a prize
to be named
and the last
game pay-
ing $200
with free
beer and
drink spe-
cials.
Admissions
opens at
9:30 p.m.
with games
starting at
10:30 p.m.
On
Saturdays we will be doing ‘Levels’.
• Paper buy-in $10 for Level 1; 6-
on, payout $100.
• Paper buy-in $20 for Level 2; 6-
on, payout $200.
• Computer buy-in $20 for Level 1;
12-on, payout $100.
• Computer buy-in $40 for Level 2;
12-on, payout $200.
• Computer buy-in $30 for Level 3;
6-on Level 1 and 6-on Level 2.
• Purchase Level 2 and Level 1 is
only $7.
• On Saturday, Aug. 27, come cele-
brate your birthday with us. Anyone
with an August birthday will receive a
free 6-on entry pack.
• Sundays will be ‘Wheel Spin
Sunday’ with $15/$5 packs. After game
number 13, we will randomly draw five
names to come spin the wheel. Prizes
will consist of cash, bingo return
coupons and even a mystery prize!
Don’t forget to check us out on our
new website at www.cartercasino.com or
find us on Facebook by typing in
“Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel.”
What’s Going on in Carter?submitted by Cheryl Waube, General Manager
New Ruling by U.S. Department of Interior GivesOff-Reservation Casino Projects New Lifesubmitted by George Ermert, Martin Schreiber & Associates
In a ruling that will have far-reach-
ing impacts on Native American gaming
across the U.S., the Department of
Interior has rescinded a 2008 memoran-
dum that had limited the expansion of
off-reservation gaming facilities. This
means that several off-reservation casino
projects proposed for Wisconsin –
including a proposed casino in Kenosha,
Wis. – may have new life.
In 2008, the Bush Administration
issued a guidance memorandum for the
evaluation of off-reservation land acqui-
sitions for gaming purposes. The guid-
ance memo restricted gaming facilities
from being constructed outside of a
“commutable distance from the reserva-
tion” and directed reviewers to more
thoroughly scrutinize land into trust
applications that create facilities beyond
this threshold.
The justification from Bush
Administration officials for this change
was that Indians would be forced to
leave their reservation to benefit from
the jobs created from an off-reservation
casino, further disrupting the strength of
an already unstable community.
Although previous concerns had been
raised with regards to gaming applica-
tions on lands distant from a tribe’s
existing reservation, the Bush
Administration’s decision represented a
major shift in federal off-reservation
gaming policy.
The recent ruling from the
Department of Interior lifts the threshold
on reservation distance, but off-reserva-
tion gaming applications must continue
to meet existing federal guidelines. That
means both the land and the gaming
facility must be in the best interest of the
tribe, and the project must not be detri-
mental to the surrounding community.
The application must also be approved
by the Governor, and the tribe must
enter into a tribal-state gaming compact.
As a result of the new policy, all
off-reservation gaming applications will
now be judged solely by their merit and
on a case-by-case basis. According to
Department of Interior officials, this will
allow for greater transparency and more
input from tribal members, elected offi-
cials and all affected residents.
While the Department of Interior’s
pronouncement will surely have an
impact on Native American gaming
across the country, it may have serious
ramifications for the Indian community
in Wisconsin. Most notably, previously
rejected off-reservation casino proposals
planned for communities across the state
may now get a second look. This
includes a proposal to build an off-reser-
vation casino in Kenosha.
Many questions still remain, but the
prospect of new off-reservation casinos
certainly has new life.
NoticesPOTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • August 1, 2011Page 10
MILITARY VETERANS
Veterans Post 1 - We consider it anhonor and privilege to be of service to ourPotawatomi community. Membership isopen to all veterans and spouses ofPotawatomi tribal members.
Meetings are on the first Monday ofeach month at 5 p.m. at the FCP old tribalhall, 8000 Potawatomi Trail, Crandon.
SERVICES OFFERED
Neshnabemwen - The Potawatomilanguage has endured through the passageof time. At one time, it is said that we allspoke the same language. Later on, westarted speaking different languages andforming tribes based on who was able tounderstand each other.
The Bodewadmi, Ojibwe and Odawawere all one tribe and spoke the same lan-guage. As the differences in the languagegrew, they each formed a separate entity.However, they maintained a close bondand formed the “Council of the ThreeFires” to deal with any issues that mightaffect them. The Three Fires signified thealliance between the three, while theirindividual fires proclaimed their own iden-tity.
Beginning learners on Mondayevenings: 5 - 7 p.m. - FCP CulturalCenter, Library and Museum: (715) 478-7478.
CULTURE
EDUCATION
Crandon Education Committee
Monthly meetings held the firstWednesday of the month at 5 p.m., upperlevel of the FCP Cultural Center, Libraryand Museum. Contact these committeemembers with questions or concerns:
Sonya Milham - Chairperson
(715) 473-6410 (home)Hazel George - Vice-Chairperson
(715) 478-5612 (home)Shari Alloway - Treasurer
(715) 478-7224 (work)Shari.Alloway@fcpotawatomi-nsn.gov
Margaret Konaha - Board Member
(715) 478-7347 (work) Margaret.Konaha@fcpotawatomi-nsn.gov
Myra VanZile - Home School
Coordinator
(715) 478-6175 (home)(715) 478-3723, Crandon School
VANZILEMYR@crandon.K12.wi.usWIEC - Meetings are held every sec-
ond Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. atPotawatomi Carter Casino Hotel.
Academic Success Learning LabNicolet HSED/GED/Academic
Refresher classes at FCP are done for the
spring, but summer classes started on June
7 and the last two days will be Tuesday,
July 26 and Thursday, July 28.
Call Christie Schmidt for more info at
(715) 478-7206, or drop in at the FCP
Library, Museum and Cultural Center
lower level during class.
Look for information on upcoming
classes for fall!
Eagle’s Wing Foster Care
Recruitment: Take a Child Under Your
Wing
Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) isin need for Native American foster homesto keep FCP children in their communityand connected to their traditions, languageand culture. Protecting our children is pri-ority, preserving our families is tradition.Stop in at the FCP Indian Child WelfareDepartment in the Family Service building(5415 Everybody’s Road, Crandon). Call(715) 478-4812 for more information.
Volunteers Needed - for FCPBakakwsen i Shkwadem, *The Door isOpen* Domestic Violence Program. Weneed caring, compassionate people whowant to support Anishnabe people. Ifinterested, please call (715) 478-7201 (24-hour hotline). Thank you kindly!
Why volunteer? Make an impact, getsatisfaction, help others, develop yourself,utilize time and learn.
Do You Feel Like No One
Understands You? You’re not alone! Letyour voice be heard! Let someone shareyour pain! If you are thinking of commit-ting suicide or know someone who is,please get help! Help is only one touch ora phone call away.
Crisis Line: 1 (888) 299-1188(Serving Forest, Vilas & Oneida counties:24 hours a day/7 days a week)
Kids in Need: 1 (800) 622-9120The Get-2-Gether Peer Support
Drop-In Center: (715) 369-3871Run-Away Hotline: 1 (800) 621-40001 (800) 273-TALK; TTY: 1 (800) 799-
4TTY or visit suicidehotlines.com.AA Meetings - New location!Wednesdays at 7 p.m., CoVantage
Credit Union lower level, CrandonCrandon AA - Thursday Night Big
Book Study, lower level Crandon Library9 - 7 p.m. Contacts: Carol (715) 482-5012or Ahshoni (715) 220-8777.
AA Meetings - Lost Marbles
Saturdays at 9 a.m., Wabeno FireDept. Contact Donald at (715) 889-6709or Ryan at (715) 850-1265 for more infor-mation.
AA Meetings - Stone Lake
Mondays at 6 p.m., lower level con-ference room at Health & Wellness Center.Questions: Jeff K. at (715) 889-0035
Families Anonymous 12 Step
Meetings
FCP Health & Wellness Center upperlevel group room, Thursdays, noon - 1p.m. Participants are welcome to bring abrown bag lunch. If clinic is closed therewill be no meeting. For more information,call (715) 478-4325 or 4332.
Family Services CHOICES
Program: Make Good Choices
All FCP community youth from ages9-18 are invited to sign-up or re-registerfor the program. You must be registered toattend CHOICES events. Please contactLori at (715) 478-4198.
A reminder from the FCP
Insurance Department:
The tribal member and tribal memberdependent medical plans are always to payafter all other medical plans, including butnot limited to employer medical plans,Medicaid, and Medicare. Please call Janetat (715) 478-7448 for details.
OPPORTUNITIES
EVENTS HEALTHDM Luncheon
At noon on July 26, 2011, please jointhe Diabetes Dept. at the Silver Lake Inn(5527 Hwy’s. 8 and 32) in Laona, Wis. Dr.Eve Van Harpen, DDS, will speak on thetopic of dental and oral health. The menuis grilled pork chop or broiled haddock,steamed veggies, breadstick andsoup/salad bar. Please RSVP to TheresaMarvin, 715-478-4383, or Cathy Chitko,715-478-4367.
Mini Health Fair
**For FCP Tribal Members**Join us from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, at Silver LakeBeach. The Mini Health Fair will feature:Ages & Stages Questionnaire and infor-mation on second and third-hand smoke,diabetes prevention, nutrition, immuniza-tions, physical activity and HIV/AIDS.
Hungry Soul Soup Kitchen
Open at the Laona First PresbyterianChurch (located U.S. Hwy. 8, Laona) thelast Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Freeand open to everyone.
Balancing Your Life & Diabetes /
SPARKS
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.,Diabetes Education Room, Health &Wellness Center
Diabetes Education: Monitoring, making healthy changes,
psychosocial, complications, sick day andtravel, planning for pregnancy, hypo-glycemia, medications, diabetes in gener-al, insulin and goal setting.
Sparks Weight ManagementProgram: Physical Activity & NutritionEducation:
S - Support (weekly participationencouraged)
P - ProgramA - Get Active, Stay ActiveR - Reap the Rewards:
Feel Better, Be HealthierK - Know the Basics of
Good NutritionS - Stay Focused on Being HealthyPlease Call Theresa Marvin at (715)
478-4383, Lisa Miller at (715) 478-4320or Cathy Chitko at (715) 478-4367.
Sobriety Feast: Save the Date
Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, 6 p.m. at theFCP Health & Wellness Center lowerlevel. We will have a speaker. There willbe door prizes, but you must attend theentire event to be eligible for the doorprizes. Please bring a traditional dish topass. If you have any questions about thisevent, please call (715) 478-4371/4325.
Employment Skills Program
FCP Economic Support has anemployment skills program for tribalmembers with resources/tools to helpthem overcome employment barriers. Weare here to coach and encourage individu-als to recognize their skills and to findoccupations related to those skills andinterests. If you would like more informa-tion, please stop by FCP EconomicSupport or call (715) 478-7292.
Resource Room
Located in the Family ServiceBuilding, the first floor has four comput-ers that are open to the community. Thesecomputers are equipped with the followingsoftware to assist in improving your jobskills, completing or updating yourrésumé, brushing up on computer and typ-ing skills, and for completing correspon-dence:
• Turbo Typing - interactive, fun prac-tice available to increase your hand/eyecoordination and typing speed.
• Quick Skills - hands-on, self-pacedto learn and enhance your computer skillsof Microsoft programs such as Word,PowerPoint, Excel and Access.
• WinWay Résumé Deluxe - it’s easyto develop a résumé with more than14,000 ready-to-use templates, more than100,000 job-winning phrases and morethan 350 different design themes. Whencomplete, the auditor will evaluate yourrésumé.
• WisCareers Website - career explo-ration guide and opportunities on comput-er programs. Complete a variety of assess-ments based on interests, work values,career skills and workplace skills; helpcoordinate your work values into an excit-ing career; check out a variety of technicalschools and colleges; use a guided pro-gram to set up your portfolio.
The FCP Economic Support Staff isalso available to assist with any of thesecomputer programs. Please stop by andsee us at the Family Services Building orcall us at (715) 478-4433.
ATTENTION PARENTS!
Gte Ga Nes Preschool isin the process of compilingthe list of children for theupcoming school year.
If you have an application,please drop it off at the pre-school building or mail it toGte Ga Nes Preschool, POBox 340, Crandon, WI54520, as soon as possible.The preschool is close tobeing full and will have a wait-ing list for the upcoming year.
If you need an applicationor have any questions, pleasecontact Kathy Berkes at(715) 478-7350.
Flea and Craft Market
South of Crandon at the Nashville
Town Hall on Cty. Rd. B and HWY 55,
every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vendors need to show up at the
town hall from 9 to 4 on Wednesdays
and apply with Linda Radtke.
Featuring:
• Handcrafted soaps and toiletries
• Homemade jams and jellies
• Unique handmade crafts
• Antiques, one-of-a-kind, beaded
and fashion jewelry
• Glassware, T-shirts, and more
Calendar/Powwows/Personals POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • August 1, 2011 Page 11
J U L Y 2 0 1 1 C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S
N . E . W . D i r e c t i o n sIf you have any questions regarding upcoming events,
please call Ahshoni at (715) 478-4316.
F C P F a m i l y R e s o u r c e C e n t e r
C H O I C E S P r o g r a m
• Healthy Relationships: Mondays, 1 - 3 p.m.• Play Shoppe: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Life Skills Group: Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. • Positive Indian Parenting: Thursdays, 10 a.m. - Noon
Call (715) 478-7262 for details on programs.
R e c r e a t i o n D e p a r t m e n t Call (715) 478-7420 for info on open gym hours or events.
Gardening Club : Mondays & Thursdays - 1 to 3:30 p.m. at HuettlFarm (Aug. 1, 4, 8, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29)Get Active: Mondays & Thursdays - 3:30 to 6 p.m. at HuettlFarm (Aug. 1, 4, 8, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29)Fun with Food Culinary Night: Tuesdays - 5 - 7 p.m., Lower Conf.Room (August 16, 23, 30)Generations: Wednesdays 4:30 - 7 p.m. at YMCA in Rhinelander(August 17, 24, 31)
CHOICES program events occasionally change. Be sure to watch forspecial events. A snack or dinner will be served on Tuesday andWednesday evenings. Parental permission is required. NEST points given for all CHOICES activities and events. For more information, contact Lori Murphy at (715) 478-4198.
July/August 2011 FCP Elder Menu*
*Meals are subject to change. Milk, juice or coffee with every meal.
Monday, July 25Roast Beef & Swiss on Rye, Rosemary Potatoes,
Cottage Cheese, Pickle, Banana
Tuesday, July 26Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Spinach,
Creamed Corn, Peaches
Wednesday, July 27Chicken Wings, Boiled Red Potatoes,
Brussel Sprouts, Mixed Berries
Thursday, July 28Chicken Alfredo, Peas & Carrots,
Breadsticks, Jello Cake
Friday, July 29Cold Ham & Swiss Sandwich,
Cold Pasta Vegetable Salad, Watermelon
Menus for August not available at time of print.
6th Annual Raymond Stealer Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament
August 26-28, 2011 • Arlyn Alloway Ballfield • Stone Lake
$100 Entry Fee
10 Team Limit: First come, first serve
1st Prize: $500 • 2nd Prize: $300 • 3rd Prize: $200
NEW: $500 scholarship for a Wabeno High School Senior
First, second and third place trophies will be awarded.
Entry contact: Una Ross - 715-889-3811
Sweatshirt and t-shirt orders: Jackie Crawford, 715-478-7204
or 715-889-2918
Concessions: Don’t forget to visit Buff’s Snack Shack
2 7 t h L i t t l e E l k ’ sR e t r e a t • A u g . 5 - 7
Camp GroundsMt. Pleasant, Mich.
989-775-5701 or 989-775-5637
www.sagchip.orgsagchippowwow@sagchip.org
P i n e P o i n tA u g . 1 2 - 1 4
Pow-wow GroundsPonsford, Minn.
218-573-2154
3 5 t h M o h i c a nV e t e r a n s
A u g . 1 2 - 1 4Many Trails Park
Bowler, Wis.715-793-4111www.mohican.com
anakusak@hotmail.com
2 9 t h L a c V i e u xD e s e r t
A u g . 1 2 - 1 4Old Indian Village
Watersmeet, Mich.906-358-4577
Email: negunee@yahoo.com
1 6 t h H o n o r t h eM o u n d s G a t h e r i n g
A u g . 1 3Beattie ParkRockford, Ill.
815-298-5299 or 579-423-1260
jmacvenn@yahoo.com
2 0 t h O d a w aH o m e c o m i n gA u g . 1 3 - 1 4
7500 Odawa CircleHarbor Springs, Mich.
231-242-1427www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov
5 5 t h O - S A - W A NA u g . 1 3 - 1 4
Will County Fair GroundsPeotone, Ill.
708-798-9550www.osawan.com orwww.mascoutin.com
S h a k o p e eM d e w a k a n t o n
A u g . 1 9 - 2 1Pow-wow Grounds
Prior Lake, Minn.952-445-8900 or
952-496-6160www.shakopeedakota.org or
www.mysticlake.com
4 5 t h M i l l e L a c sA u g . 1 9 - 2 1
lskigamizigan Pow-wowGrounds
Mille Lacs, Minn.320-532-5944
mjennings@grcasinos.com
1 8 t h M e n o K e n o M aG e W e n • A u g . 1 9 - 2 1
Carter Ball FieldCarter, WI
715-478-4430 or 715-478-7376
Powwow Trail
To my love, Mike GeorgeI love waking up next to you each
and every day. You are my one and onlylove; my life is complete with you in it. Ilove you now and will til eternity.
Love, your babe, Shannon
Happy BelatedBirthday, Hunter Tuckwab,on July 13. “You’re growingup so fast!”Love, Mom, Dad,Sister
Happy Belated Birthday,Brother.
I love you somuch,
my ‘lil man. Love, Riya
Happy Belated
7th Birthday,
Hunter!
Love,
Your Family
Happy Birthday,Cayla Marie Thunder,
Aug. 4th!Love, Mom, Randy,
Tiff, Soph & AJ
Happy Belated Birthday,
Sophie Lakota Love,
who was “2” on June 28th.
Love, Grandma, Randy, & AJ
Happy 18th birthday to the wonderfuland beautifulKaitlinGoodrich.Love, yourniece andnephew, Gmo WenKwe and Bye dwe we gse
Happy birthday to one of mymany lovely sisters. If you happento see Kaitlin Goodrich, wish her ahappy birthday on July 31st. Shehas just recently graduated andplans on going to college this fall. Iam so glad to have a wonderful sis-ter. I love you and will be here to
help asmuch as Ican. Goodluck withcollege!
Love,Sciocia
Happy 7th
Birthday to
Hunter “Grunter”.
Love,
your sister Mariya