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Powwow Held in Honor of Neshnabé Gizes

All drums coming together at the end to sing the traveling song. photos on this page by Jeffrey Keeble Jr.

With November being National Native American Heritage Month, Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Education/Culture and FCP Community Health departments hosted a powwow and potluck on Nov. 21, 2017, in honor of Neshnabé gizes.

The powwow was held at the FCP Rec-reation Building and what a night it was! Jeff Keeble Sr., culture advisor, along with

Melanie Tatge, public health educator/accreditation coordinator, decided there needed to be something done to help cel-ebrate Native American Heritage month, and this event was the result. It turned out to be a very successful event, and it showed how closely-knit this community is. It brought in families and friends who en-joyed a night of feasting, dancing, singing, laughing, prayers and thanks.

This event also offered an educational opportunity for the younger men who were present as they were able to observe how a powwow is coordinated. Bondese Frank was arena director, Reddmen Le-Mieux and Galen Gutierrez-Daniels were masters of ceremony with Jordan Keeble helping them along. The young men really stepped up in running a successful pow-wow and really did learn a great deal about how they are conducted.

FCP elder Hazel George offered the invocation: “I give many thanks for everyone who is here and many thanks to all who keep our community strong and working together. I pray that we overcome our problems here in this community - especially the drugs - and hope that we can come together as one to beat it. It’s great seeing everyone here tonight and it makes me proud. I hope we continue to come together like we are here tonight. Migwetch!”

FCP Veterans Post 1 was present to bring in the colors: JR Holmes, U.S. Army; Clarence Daniels, U.S. Army;

Ardin Mielke, U.S. Army/Navy; Brian Franz, U.S. Army; and Ron LeMieux, U.S. Marine Corps. Head dancers were Richard Gougé and Penelope Peters. There was also royalty joining the activities for the eve-ning including Allisia Cisneros-Tuckwab and Symone Pemma.

Drums present were Fire Nation, Young Warriors, Swamp Creek and Wolf River, Tomahawk Circle. These men and young men kept the beat of the night and did a great job. At the end of the powwow, all drums came together in one single circle to sing the traveling song. This is something one doesn’t usually see, but it was a nice touch showing the camaraderie

of the people all being together as one people and nation.

Dances included a double heat, woodland, crow hop, straight and sneak up. Dancers present really did dance hard through the evening with some going the entire three hours non-stop.

Throughout the night community members even took up the microphone to talk about their good feelings and some told a few jokes along the way. It really was a fun and relaxing time to just sit back and enjoy some good drumming while watch-ing the dancers and enjoying everyone’s company.

more photos on pg. 10...

by Val Niehaus

(l-r) Jeff Keeble Sr., Jordan Keeble, Bondese Frank, Reddmen LeMieux, Galen Gutierrez-Daniels

2 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • December 1, 2017 Business

OUR MISSION: Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC) will generate wealth and improve the quality of life for the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Community by making strategic investments, acquisitions and prudent asset management and community development decisions. Resources generated by PBDC and its holdings will help diversify the tribal economy that supports FCP’s tribal government and help improve the lives of FCP tribal members. Through trust, support, integrity, and mutual respect, PBDC is committed to building an economic engine that will support FCP for generations to come.

POTAWATOMI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 3215 W State Street, Suite 300 | Milwaukee, WI 53208PHONE: 414.290.9490 EMAIL: dmill@potawatomibdc.com WEB: www.potawatomibdc.com

Construction is now underway on the Legacy Lofts apartments located in Milwaukee’s Lindsay Heights neighborhood.

Legacy Lofts is a mixed-use apartment project including a combination of new construction and redevelopment of the former Blommer Ice Cream Factory. The former Blommer Ice Cream Factory was originally built in 1910 and expanded in 1925. The building has now been vacant for more than two decades.

A total of 64 apartments will be developed on the site – 38 apartment units in the former Blommer Ice Cream Factory and 26 apartment units in the new building being constructed next door. Of those 64 units, only 10 will be available as market-

rate housing. The bulk of the units in the project will be set aside for those making between $17,400 and $46,920 according to the developer’s presentation. Sixteen of the units will be made available for those participating in WHEDA’s (Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority) supportive housing program designed to combat homelessness. The project will also include street-level retail space.

Greenfire is managing the construction of this project, which is expected to be complete in August 2018.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

Legacy Lofts Groundbreaking Ceremony Held Nov. 8

Redhawk Hosts First Annual Cybersecurity Education SummitRedhawk Network Security was honored to host the first annual Cybersecurity Education Summit along with Technology Association of Oregon - Central Oregon.

The summit was well attended by information technology (IT) security professionals in regional businesses and organizations of all types, representing a cross-section of interest from banking, healthcare, point-of-sale, local government, education, and technology.

Pictured above: Greenfire Management Services’ President Kip Ritchie speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Pictured above: Leaders from the organizations involved in the Legacy Lofts project during the official ceremonial groundbreaking.

Pictured above: Key presenters during the First Annual Cybersecurity Education Summit including Redhawk President Kerri Fry and Redhawk Director of Solutions & Innovation Tyler Hardison.

December 1, 2017 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 3Elders

Message From FCP Veterans Post 1

We consider it an honor and a privilege to be of service to the Potawatomi community. Membership in FCP Veterans Post 1 is open to all veterans and spouses of Potawatomi tribal members.

Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at the old tribal hall at 8000 Potawatomi Trail in Crandon.

Please join us!

C O M E M E E T Y O U R E L D E R S !

• • • • •E l d e r B o a r d L u n c h • D e c e m b e r 4 • N o o n

F C P M u s e u m L o w e r L e v e l

Monday, 12/4Pork Roast w/Gravy over Rice, Spinach, Carrots, Dinner Roll,

Applesauce

Tuesday, 12/5Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Spring Mix Salad w/Lettuce,

Tomato & Cucumber, Bread & Butter, Pineapple

Wednesday, 12/6Italian Meatball Mostaccioli, Green

Beans, Cottage Cheese, Garlic Bread, Chocolate Pudding, Orange

Juice

Thursday, 12/7Fish Sandwich w/Lettuce & Tomato,

Coleslaw, Roasted Baby Red Potatoes

Friday, 12/8Chicken Dumpling Soup w/Carrots, Celery & Onion, Crackers, Peaches

Monday, 12/11Hamburger Gravy, Mashed

Potatoes, Country Blend Vegetables, Creamy Cucumbers, Apricots

Tuesday, 12/12Tuna Casserole w/Peas, Beets, Broccoli w/Dip, Bread & Butter,

Strawberry Sorbet

Wednesday, 12/13Beef Pot Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Cottage Cheese w/Chives, Dinner

Roll, Grapes

Thursday, 12/14BBQ Pork Sandwich, Garlic

Parmesan Bow Tie Pasta, Green Beans, Cauliflower, Pears

Friday, 12/15Hamburger Vegetable Soup w/Beans, Carrots, Corn, Tomato,

Potato & Rice, Crackers, Carrot Bar

Monday, 12/18Egg Salad Sandwich, Tomato Rice Soup, Celery & Carrots w/Spinach

Dip, Jello® w/Fruit

Tuesday, 12/19Pepper Steak over Rice, Brussels Sprouts, Dinner Roll, Grape Juice

Wednesday, 12/20BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Cold Peas & Cheese Salad, Blueberry

Parfait Yogurt & Granola

Thursday, 12/21Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Asparagus, Lettuce Salad

w/Lettuce, Tomato & Cucumber, Pistachio Torte

Friday, 12/22Corn & Bacon Chowder w/Celery,

Onion & Potatoes, Cottage Cheese, Crackers, Kiwi

Monday, 12/25NO LUNCH

Tuesday, 12/26Turkey Hot Dog w/Sauerkraut,

Cheesy Rice, Cucumber & Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip, Mandarin Oranges

in Jello®

Wednesday, 12/27Loaded Baked Potato w/Ham, Broccoli & Cheese, Carrots,

Peach Yogurt

Thursday, 12/28Honey BBQ Shrimp over Rice, California Blend Vegetables,

Cheese & Crackers, Lettuce Salad w/Tomato, Cucumber & Cheese,

Garlic Bread, Apple Cake

Friday, 12/29Beef Stew w/Carrots, Peas &

Potatoes, Biscuits, Pineapple Fluff

Elder MenusDECEMBER 2017

*Menus subject to change.

12-1 Alan Sparks12-1 Keith Gerdeen12-5 Richard Brzezinski12-7 Craig Ritchie12-11 Rebekah Mielke12-11 Marjorie Adamczyk

12-11 Lamar Sparks12-14 Douglas Crawford12-15 Michael White12-20 Mabel Schingeck12-26 Wendy Genett12-30 Louie Spaude

Happy December Birthday to These Elders!

FCP CARING PL ACE December 2017 Activities Calendar

Activity room is open daily for activities at the Caring Place. Exercise is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS (RSVP REQUIRED):

12/2: Phil Vassar & Kellie Pickler - Milwaukee12/5: Casino Day

12/15: Rouman Cinema12/17: Bingo Carter Casino

12/19: Shopping

Deadline for the December 15, 2017 issue is Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

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FCP EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Chairman: HAROLD “GUS” FRANK

Vice Chairman: CHAD FRANK

Secretary: JAMES A. CRAWFORD

Treasurer: JOSEPH DANIELS SR.

Council Members: BROOKS BOYD NICK SHEPARD

Member of the Native American

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PTT STAFF

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Reporter/Photographer:VAL NIEHAUS

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Milwaukee Freelance Correspondent:VERONICA MANN-ERGESON

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 Nation. PTT encourages the submission of Letters to the Editor. All letters must include the 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 advertising, materials or letters submitted for publication. The submission of articles, poetry, artwork and photos is encouraged. The Editor makes the sole decision of what is published in the PTT and will not assume any responsibility for unsolicited material nor will the PTT guarantee publication upon submission. PTT will not guarantee publication of materials submitted past deadlines posted in the PTT. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Editor.

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by Val NiehausIra Frank is no stranger when it comes

to the sport of boxing. He has been a professional boxer throughout most of his life and has expe-rienced the best and the worst of times in this demanding and very competi-tive profession. But through good times and bad, his love for the sport has never wavered and he intends to continue to box until he can no longer physically do so.

On Oct. 27, 2017, in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village, Frank (2-2, 2 KOs) competed in a match against Osvaldo Vera (2-0, 2 KOs) for the four-round middleweight opener. Despite not having been in a match for over a year and a half, Frank still brought out his technical skill and strategy to make a respectable showing.

As he told PTT, “You know I haven’t really trained, or fought for that matter, in a year and a half. But I was called up by a promoter, asked if I wanted to take this match and, of course, I did. I guess I just want people to know that I still love boxing and that I will try my best even if I may not do as good as I would have

were I in good physical condition.” Frank took some hard blows to the

body in his first round with the ref then calling the match. His competitor was in his prime - both by virtue of his age and conditioning - but Frank felt he did spar pretty well for a while, but added that getting punched in the body can really knock the wind out of you. Frank wants to make this known:

“I want people to see I still won’t give up this sport and that I am still motivated to do what I can in it as long as the opportunity is still there. I hope that I can motivate the younger people of our tribe to always keep

pushing for the dreams they want and to not give up.”

Even though Frank was defeated in this match, the fact that he was willing to give it his all despite being a bit older and not physically ready speaks of his love for the sport and his willingness to challenge himself doing something he enjoys. Who knows? This match may serve to get him back into his training routine, and maybe we will see more of him in the months to come.

Community

Frank Steps into the Ring Again

Frank and Vera meet for face off.

Frank with fans that came

to see him box.

Canine Distemper Seen in Forest County Areaby Val Niehaus

In the early spring of 2017, some vet-erinary clinics in the surrounding areas, such as Antigo, began seeing this illness in dogs from Forest County. These ani-mal-care facilities want to make people aware of the fact that canine distemper is currently a problem in the area in hopes that they will take proper precautions to protect their pets and, hopefully, prevent further spread of this devastating canine disease.

What is dog distemper and how does a furry family member contract such a life-threatening disease?

Canine distemper is a highly-conta-gious and life-threatening viral illness that has no cure. This infection can affect your family dog or stray dogs in the area. It can also affect certain wildlife species such as raccoons, skunks, foxes and wolves. Even a common household pet such as a ferret can be affected by this virus. This ailment is comparable to measles in humans.

A dog can contract this virus through coughing, sneezing, or contact with urine and feces of infected animals. This obviously means that if you have more than one dog, it can be transmitted to the others very quickly. It also means that the disease can be acquired if your dog has contact with other infected animals in the area either directly or through contact with their droppings - something not always obvious to an animal owner.

The primary way to prevent this dis-ease is by getting your dog(s) the series of shots recommended to immunize against this infection - preferably when they are still puppies. Older dogs can get this shot as well but starting early in life is always better. The shots can actually be pur-chased and given to pet dogs by its own-er, as veterinarian Dr. Sarah Lautzenhiser, DVM, and owner of Antigo Veterinary Clinic, LLC, says, “It really is best to take your dog into the vet to do this series of shots because these shots can be very sen-sitive to temperature and just the routine handling of them. Therefore, if you buy them online, you don’t really know if they were handled correctly. Giving your dog a shot that isn’t handled properly can be ineffective and will not do you or that dog any good. It really is best to have a clinic or humane society give your dog(s) these shots.”

Some signs that your dog may have

distemper can include a high fever, red eyes, or a watery discharge from the nose and eyes. The dogs that are infected will become lethargic and lose its appetite. Coughing, vomiting and diarrhea may also occur. Once it reaches their nervous system, the brain and spinal cord are affected and the dog will start to have seizures or “fits” and may develop paraly-sis. It really is horrific to watch an animal go through the stages of this viral disease and it is something that is very easy to prevent.

Lautzenhiser states, “People really need to be educated about this disease and what to watch for and then take the steps to protect their dogs.” She com-mented that sometimes people think this shot is for a dog’s “temper” - its emo-tions or physical actions. This is NOT for a dog’s personality. It is to prevent a sickness that can kill them. This is why it is so important to get them vaccinat-ed as soon as they reach an age where it can be done. The shot series usually starts around six weeks of age and is then given every three weeks until the pup is 16 weeks old. The vaccination used also includes other vaccines in the same preparation to protect against hepatitis, parvo and a few other canine diseases. It should also be noted that if a dog is preg-nant and develops distemper, it can be passed on to her fetus(es). It is extremely important to have pregnant females vac-cinated for that reason as well.

Jay Schaefer, president of the Forest County Humane Society, says, “Here at the shelter we have dealt with this and to see a dog go through the stages of this disease is really disturbing to watch. It isn’t something anyone who loves their dog as a family member should ever have to observe.” Schaefer also wanted to let the public know that they offer the distemper shot at the humane society for $20 each during normal business hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. They may be reached at (715) 478-2098.

With this illness currently so prevalent in the Forest County area, it is extremely important to get your dogs vaccinated to help protect them and other animals and stop the spread of this infection. You can reach out to your humane society or local veterinary clinic for more info and to schedule an appointment for the vaccine.

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On Nov. 1, 2017, the FCP Education department hosted a fall feast, Honoring Our Children. About 80 people came to enjoy the traditional foods of venison, wild rice, corn, squash, and berries. Also on the menu was turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, and for dessert a delicious chocolate cake with peanut butter frost-ing.

Jeff Keeble Sr. was the master of cere-monies, Tom Boelter gave the welcome,

and Sam Alloway offered the opening prayer. Tribal members who spoke to the youth were: Donna Vanzile, Jeffrey Keeble Jr. and Sam Alloway. Education employees Jim VanZile, Becky Lafferty and Dona Yahola recognized the children for their accomplishments.

The students were honored for their participation in fall sports at school and Indigenous Games held this past summer in Canada, for their attendance in the

National Congress of American Indians conference, perfect attendance at school this fall, involvement in the FILM pro-gram, and the first kill of a deer.

Executive Council Vice Chair Chad Frank and Councilmember Brooks Boyd were in attendance to support the chil-dren and also got up to say a few words.

Fire Nation rendered a few songs and an honor song at the end of the evening for the education department and the

children. There was a giveaway and every-one there had a great time visiting while enjoying the delicious food.

The next feast sponsored by Educa-tion will take place on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Rec Center. The theme will be Honoring the Elders. A combination of high school students, tribal members and Education will plan the feast together.

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SERVICES OFFEREDAODA(715) 478-4370

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FCP Health & Wellness Center’sImaging Department provideshigh-quality screening and diagnostic imaging in a caring, safe environment. Our certified radiologic technologists utilize state-of-the-art equipment right here in your own community. Services include:

• Mammography (Digital): Baseline, Screening, Diagnostic• Ultrasound: General, Obstetrical, and Breast Ultrasound• Radiography (X-ray): Radiology Imaging

Our team of professional staff workwith your provider to ensure seamless and efficient care. Referrals from outside providers are accepted. Appointments can be madeby calling (715) 478-4339.

Open to the Public

Root Vegetables

For more information on root vegetables and other nutrition topics, please contact Lisa Miller, RDN, CD or Katherine Richlen, CH Nutritionist, at (715) 478-4355.

Root vegetables are colorful, flavorful, healthy, and satisfying. These are all good reasons to warm up your winter with meals that include root vegetables. They grow underground where they absorb nutrients from the soil. Packed with antioxidants, vitamin A, B, C, iron, complex carbohydrates and fiber, these vegetables play an important part in helping your body stay healthy. When choosing root vegetables, select ones that are firm and smooth and free from cuts and bruises. Unlike many other vegetables that are very perishable, root vegetables can be stored for months in a cool, dark place. IDEAS:

Although root vegetables are hard and have an earthy flavor, they are usually cooked, but you can certainly eat them raw – especially carrots, kohlrabi, radishes and jicama. You can roast, steam, puree, sautée, bake, or simmer. This is a list of some of the root vegetables:

Roasted Root VegetablesIngredients: Clean, trim and cut into chunks:• 2 beets, red or golden• 1 kohlrabi bulb • 1 large yam or sweet potato• 2 large parsnips• 2 large carrots, peeled• 1 medium onion Mix in a large bowl with:• 4 whole garlic cloves - minced• 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves• 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil• Salt and pepper Instructions:Place onto foil-lined baking sheet. Preheat oven to 425˚ F. Cook 30- 45 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Optional: When browned and cooked to desired tenderness, remove from oven and sprinkle 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Return to oven for approximately 5 minutes or until cheese is brown. Serve.

� Beets � Carrots � Garlic � Ginger � Jicamas

� Kohlrabi � Onions � Parsnips � Radishes � Rutabagas

� Sweet Potatoes � Yams � Turnips � Turmeric

Fruit and Veggie

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OF THE MONTH

Honoring Our Children Feast Heldsubmitted by FCP Education

Kiana Marvin & Richard Alloway

Jeff Keeble Sr.

Brooks Boyd

Darlaina Boyd, Malakhi VanZile, Ryon Alloway

Chad Frank, Jessica Perez-Meshigaud

6 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • December 1, 2017 Departments

Join us as we

share stories and talk

about how substance abuse and

grief has impacted our lives.

6 p.m.FCP MUSEUM LOWER LEVELOPEN TO FCP COMMUNITY, ELDERS, FAMILIES AND YOUTH AGES 9+ POTLUCK:FEEL FREE TO BRING A DISH Contact: Melanie Tatge: (715) 478-4382 or FCP AODA Services: (715) 478-4370 with questions.

Jingle dresses are representative of healing.

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For additional information on the topic of grief and grieving, contact the FCP Behavioral Health Department at (715) 478-4332.

For topics related to AODA and sobriety, please contact the FCP AODA Services Department at (715) 478-4370.

STORY TELLING

Wednesday December 20, 2017

THE HEALING JOURNEY:

Music Appreciation Reaches and Teaches New Audiencesubmitted by FCP Education

The CHOICES program congratulates Bishbeneshikwe Daniels for turning 18 and aging out of the program. “Bisher” was given an award and a Pendleton by Joseph Chaney, program coordinator.

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s !

Fire Nation made a special appearance at Crandon High School.

Quitting smoking can be difficult and stressful; however, there is good news! There are a variety of free Smartphone apps available for both Android and i-Phone. Quit apps provide support, encouragement, advice, tips and moti-vation. No two apps are the same, with each offering its own benefits. Some connect you with experts and those who have quit smoking, while others provide daily text alerts to help with cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Some apps include interactive activities to keep you distracted during a craving. If you are not interested in downloading an app, you can still sign up to receive free text alerts from smokefree.gov, or text CRAVE,

MOOD, or SLIP to 47848 for on-de-mand support.

FREE Quit Smoking Smartphone Apps for IPhone and Android:

• QuitGuide• quitSTART (teens)• Quit Smoking: Cessation Nation• LIVESTRONG MyQuit Coach• Quit Smoking – QuitNow!• Smoke Free• Kwit• Get Rich or Die Smoking• Quitter’s CircleContact the FCP Community Health

department at (715) 478-4355 to learn more about its Smoking Cessation Pro-gram.

Support to Quit Smoking at Your Fingertipssubmitted by Sara Cleereman, RN, BSN, CFCN, Community Health

Evenings of Education submitted by Rebecca Jennings, FCP Education

The Education department recently held two specific class nights for our FCP students: Freshman Night (Oct. 19) and Senior Night (Nov. 14). These informal gatherings gave students, parents and our staff the opportunity to talk about attendance, credits, higher education, and other relevant educational topics.

During Freshman Night, information was given about the FCP truancy policy and credit requirements for high school. The importance of students learning to advocate for themselves within the school system was also discussed along with how students can get assistance before, during, and after school. The participating parents had thoughtful comments and questions as did the students.

Our Senior Night included infor-mation on the FCP Enhanced Higher Education Scholarship Program which is available to tribal-enrolled members.

We can also assist students who are not enrolled in finding funding for their con-tinued education. The highlight of this evening was our featured speaker, Jeffrey Keeble Jr., who shared his story and educational pursuits after high school. He also had important words of wisdom to share with our seniors that came from his own learning, telling the students to find their passion, accept mistakes as neces-sary for learning, and to be responsible in doing the work of clearing their own future path.

We greatly appreciate the students and their families taking time to join us in working with our youth to be better prepared for their future endeavors. Our Homework Help email is: eduhelp@fcpotawatomi.com. The education staff can be reached at (715) 478-7355. Please contact us with any questions or needs for assistance in education.

On Nov. 8, 2017, the drum group Fire Nation led by Nick Shepard went to Crandon High School to teach in the Music Appreciation class. Singers includ-ed: Richard Gougé, Reddmen LeMieux, Jordan Keeble, William Alloway and Aaron Bulmer. Band teacher Bethany Puffer invited the drum so that it could share with the students the different pow-wow songs and style of dances. Shepard explained the songs and demonstrated dances such as men’s traditional and the “duck and dive.” They were told that some of the dances tell stories of war and

hunting. The students in the music class really enjoyed the presentation. This is a beautiful way to break down stereotypes, promote healthy relationships, and to share with the younger generations of other cultures the Potawatomi culture.

The students in the class were also invited to attend the powwow at the Rec Center on Nov. 21. “The powwows are open to the public,” they were told by Shepard. The students were taught that powwows are a social event where we meet with our friends and families, visit, dance, eat, and celebrate life.

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 2017

4-6 P.M. FCP CULTURAL CENTER,

LIBRARY & MUSEUM

&Grandparents

Grandchildren

Dinner, Cookies,

Education and Incentives!

OPEN TO TRIBAL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIESContact the FCP Community Health Department with questions (715) 478-4355

COOKIE DECORATING

2ND ANNUAL

Gte Ga Nes Field Trip to Hodag Lanesby Val Niehaus

On Nov. 14, 2017, Gte Ga Nes Pre-school took a winter day trip to Hodag Lanes in Rhinelander, Wis. The trip was open to both the students and their fam-ilies. It offered the opportunity to enjoy bowling, pizza and basically a day of just plain fun!

The bowling alley was filled with laughter and the sounds of bowling balls rolling down the alley and striking pins. A few of the children did really well while others were just learning the basic skills involved in this classic indoor sport. It was a great learning experience and an eye opener for those who hadn’t ever played the game. The bumpers were up to help the children along.

This was also a good chance for parents to get to know the other students so faces could be put to the names they

hear when their son/daughter discuss-es their school day at home. They also had the opportunity to interact with the teachers and to get updates about their child’s progress and involvement at school. These field trips aren’t just for the students to have a fun time, but they are also a ground breaker for the parents to get to know one another and to meet their child’s/children’s friends.

It really was a perfect time for all involved, and all the children had a blast just being children.

Many thanks go out to the preschool staff and to Mr. Mike and Miss Peggy for making sure the students got there and home safely. Also, thank you to Hodag Lanes for helping with the children and for making the yummy pizza for every-one!

Cameron Tuckwab was pretty excited to see his

bowling ball strike the pins!

Liam Evans stopping his game for a quick snapshot.

J. Lee Marvin getting ready for her turn to bowl.

Miss Beth and Miss Mary helping the children with their game.

Beginning in 2015, with the assistance of the Department of En-ergy grant funding, the tribe was able to focus on one of its long-term goals of becoming energy-independent using renewable energy. This led to the installation of ground and roof-mount-ed solar panels at 14 Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC) gov-ernment facilities and Milwaukee:

• Milwaukee Casino• Recreation Building• Solid Waste Building• Utilities Building• Emergency Management• Land & Natural Resources Building• Caring Place• Rising Sun Daycare• Gte Ga Nes Preschool• Property Management• Air Monitoring Site• AODA Building• Museum• Ordinance Building• Stone Lake C-StoreFrom 2015 to September 2017: • The solar panels have produced

2,473,597 kWh of electricity.

• Provided savings of over $225,000 in utility costs.

• At this rate, the tribe’s investment in the project will be paid

back within the next three years. • 1522 metric tons of carbon dioxide

emissions have been avoided. • Over their 25-year life span, the

tribe should save approximately $1.9 million in utility costs based on current utility rates and efficiency.

Recently, the tribe received notifica-tion of a $1 million grant award from the Department of Energy for the deploy-ment of community-scale solar energy systems in the FCPC. With this award, the tribe is investigating sites that will result in maximum power generation advancing the tribe’s long-term goal of energy independence.

If you would like more information on any of the FCPC energy projects, please contact Krushna Patil, FCPC energy specialist, at (715) 478-4155 or stop in at the Land & Natural Resource Building located at 5320 Wensaut Lane, Crandon.

Solar Panels Expected to Save FCPC up to $1.9 Million submitted by Michelle Berdan, FCP Land & Natural Resources

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Bosho,Nan gi gwas indeshnakaz, Bodewad-

mi anishinaba ndaw, mo’ew ndodam, hello my name is Ira Frank I am Forest County Potawatomi, I am wolf clan, I live in Blackwell, I am currently em-ployed by our tribe as the Forest County Potawatomi Enrollment Coordinator. My girlfriend Jessica and I are raising our beautiful family here, together we have 10 children, our tenth child being born on the 20th of November this year, we also are foster parents to our niece and nephew. Today I want to inform you that I will be running for associate judge. I feel I can serve the people in this position very well because of my life’s experiences. I have overcome adversities as a result of personal life experiences, and have learned how to deal with any struggles I may encounter. Over 6 years ago I made the best decision I could have made for myself, I checked into a drug and alcohol treatment center and have found a new and much better way to live my life. With that choice the creator has continued to bless me in ways that I couldn’t ever have imagined. I would consider myself a family man and enjoy every second I have with my kids, and I understand that the time I spend with them has a very strong meaning to them and they will always know I am available for them. Also being in recovery it has helped me look at the world and situ-ations in a different and better way, I am truly grateful for that. I also am a traditional dancer and I love to travel with my family to pow wows and dance for the people, my heart is here with the people and I would be very grateful to serve as an associate judge for our beautiful community. With your support we can make sure that we are addressing relevant issues that our people face. With that being said I humbly ask for your support this December 2nd 2017. Ktthi migwetth

Bill Would Designate Indigenous Peoples Day in WisconsinNov. 14, 2017 by BOB HAGUE, courtesy www.wrn.com

Students from the Indian Community School of Milwaukee were at the Capitol on Tuesday, Nov. 14, advocating for legislation that would make Oct. 8 Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin, taking the place of Columbus Day. The bill (AB 611) is from state Representative David Bowen (D-Milwaukee). “They want to see a state that recognizes the true history of this country, and the great contributions that indigenous people have made to this state and to this country,” Bowen said. The City of Madison and Milwaukee County already recognize Columbus Day as Indige-nous Peoples Day. “We want to make sure that we can implement state policy and recognize Indigenous Peoples Day from here on out,” Bowen said.

BOULDER, Colo. (Nov. 20, 2017) – President William Kindle of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Sicangu Lakota Oyate) promised continued vigilance in light of the Nebraska Public Service Commission’s decision to permit Trans Canada Corp’s proposed Keystone XL pipeline to cross that state’s lands. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe has retained the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) to represent its interests with regard to the Keystone XL pipeline.

The pipeline’s proposed route crosses through traditional Lakota homelands and treaty territories, and will affect not only the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, but also Native Nations in Montana, South Da-kota and Nebraska. It also endangers the Ogallala Aquifer, which supplies water for Native and non-Native users’ residen-tial and agricultural needs on the High Plains in eight states.

“The land, water, tribal sovereign-ty, and governmental services were not ‘given’ to us in those treaties,” President Kindle said. “They were bargained for with the blood of our ancestors. We will not dishonor our relatives and unnec-essarily endanger our health, safety, and well-being. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe will take any and all necessary steps, up to and including litigation, to protect

our people, our land and water, and our cultural and historic resources.”

“As we have seen, spills from such projects can be catastrophic,” said NARF Staff Attorney Matt Campbell. “The Rosebud Sioux Tribe – just like South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana – has a duty to protect the health and welfare of its citizens. NARF will help the Tribe consider all of its options for ensuring the safety of its citizens, territory, and resources.”

“This is their land, their water,” said NARF Staff Attorney Natalie Landreth. “They have laws protecting their water; those laws must be respected. Keystone XL will need permission from the Tribe, so this is not over.”

About the Rosebud Sioux Tribe: The Rosebud Indian Reservation was established in 1889 by the United States’partition of the Great Sioux Reservation. The reserva-tion includes all of Todd County, S.D. and communities and lands in the four adjacent counties.

About the Native American Rights Fund: NARF is the oldest and largest non-profit national Indian rights legal services organization in the country. NARF has represented over 275 tribes in 31 states. For more information, visit narf.org.

Rosebud Sioux Tribe Promises Continued Vigilance on Keystone XL Pipelinesubmitted by Native American Rights Fund

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LINCOLN, Neb. (Nov. 20, 2017) - The Nebraska Public Service Commission (NPSC) announced its approval of the permit for the Keystone XL (KXL) Pipeline to cross through the state. Nebraska was one of the last strongholds in the fight to prevent KXL from being completed. This announcement comes just days after the KXL pipeline leaked 210,000 gallons of oil in South Dakota and after the United Na-tions Framework Convention on Climate Change COP23, where Indigenous Peoples from across the world have spent two weeks advocating to stop new oil development and to keep fossil fuels in the ground. In addition, this day marks the anniversary of the night the U.S. National Guard and North Dakota law enforcement used water cannons on peaceful protesters at Standing Rock to protect the interests of Energy Transfer Partners.

Even with this decision, TransCanada has an uphill battle moving forward. The NPSC rejected TransCanada’s preferred route, so it will have to go through a new planning process for new pumping stations and acquire new easements from landown-

ers. And there’s an opportunity for pipeline fighters to demand a new environmental impact statement for the new route seg-ments.

Similar to the Dakota Access Pipeline, this portion of KXL will violate treaty rights of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe as it will cross through 500 miles of treaty territories. This decision has also been made without consultation or consent by the tribe.

The following are statements from Indigenous leaders and organizations:

“We are pushing Mother Earth to the limit everyday and the KXL is just another oil and gas project that is locking us into a future we can’t afford. Indigenous commu-nities, like my own, are fighting continued approvals of Tar Sands projects that con-taminate our water, destroy our eco-systems and negate our rights everyday. The KXL paves the ways for the approval of the single largest proposed tar sands mine, the Teck Frontier Mine, located 17km from a settle-ment of my community. We must call for an end to dirty fossil fuels and all associated infrastructure, let’s work together to stop

the KXL pipeline and tar sand expansion at the source.” -Eriel Deranger, executive director, Indigenous Climate Action

“Our commitment has always been to protect the sacred. From the source at the Tar Sands to the ports on the coasts, we stand by this commitment and continue to fight to keep fossil fuels in the ground. Today, with our allies we launch NoKXL-promise.org to mobilize the people to stop this dangerous and unnecessary project. As we continue this fight against KXL and Transcanada we will assert our rights as In-digenous Peoples and we encourage and call on tribes and Indigenous Peoples across the nation to rise up to protect our way of life, our futures and to defend Mother Earth.” -Dallas Goldtooth, Keep It In The Ground campaign organizer, Indigenous Environmen-tal Network

“To hear that Nebraska is moving for-ward with this black snake while a massive spill is being cleaned at this very moment is heartbreaking. We have not yet received in-formation on the toxic chemicals that were released in this most recent spill, nor do we know where the contaminated soil is going to go. Spill like this have huge social im-pacts and our communities cannot afford this to happen. When it comes to KXL, it is

a matter of when, not if the pipeline leaks. So when that spill happens and oil is leaked into the Ogallala aquifer, what are we going to do, who’s going to take responsibility for that? No state public service commission has listened to the outcry of the Indigenous nations and the warning we are giving. We will continue to stand, we will continue to resist, this is not defeat, this is a challenge to fight harder.” -Joye Braun, Cheyenne River Sioux, Indigenous Environmental Network

“We, the Oyate of Wiconi Un Tipi have set up camp in Kul Wicasa also known as the Lower Brule Sioux Nation in response to TransCanada’s attempt to affect our living and way of life. Our camp is close to the proposed transmission lines for the KXL pumping stations. We are here to choose how we live. We are here to contin-ue to restore balance and save mother earth from any atrocious acts against her. Our charge is to be good relatives and stand in unity with all creation for the betterment of the generations to come.” -Lewis Grassrope, Wiconi Un Tipi Headsmen, Kul Wicasa

News from the Nations

GLITC Native American Research Center for Health (NARCH) Program is involved with several events coming up in 2018. Please mark your calendars now and feel free to share the info with any of your friends, family, coworkers and/or students who may be interested as well. More detailed information can be found on www.glitc.org. Go to Programs>Edu-cation>Native American Research Center for Health>Student Options. You can also contact the NARCH Program at (800) 472-7207. Or look us up at “Great Lakes NARCH” on Facebook for the latest updates.

Indigenous Health and Wellness Days April 19 - 20, 2018 (Madison)

Geared to students 6th - 12th grades from Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota

The event serves to both welcome and

attract American Indian students into health sciences professions. American Indi-an students are invited to the UW-Madison and Madison College campuses to learn about science and health pro-fessions through hands-on activities, tours, and cultural activities. They will be introduced to American Indian professionals in the health sciences and can interact with UW-Mad-ison American Indian students who have successfully navigated pre-college and college programs. Registra-tion cost: FREE (+ travel reimbursement is available)

American Indian Science Scholars Pro-gram July 15 - July 25, 2018 (Milwaukee)

Geared to high school students (fresh-man year completed), who have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and live in Wisconsin, Michi-gan, or Minnesota

This is a 10-day on-campus experience giving American Indian students an introduction to college life, which involves interactive scientific and cultural experiences. A wide array of science topics is explored; some past ones have included forensics/DNA evidence, field station work, manage-ment of water resources, microbiology, and he-

matology. Exploration takes place through tours, hands-on activities, and interactive visits at various Milwaukee area colleges

and universities. Registration cost: FREE (+ travel assistance and reimbursement are available)

College Summer Internship Summer 2018

Geared to Native American undergrad-uate and graduate college students from Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year. The internship is a time of academic mentoring and summer research experienc-es during the undergraduate and graduate years. Students approved for this program will work with identified research mentors in PAID research internships at selected universities and colleges. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with men-tors on research projects that are directly addressing health issues in American Indian communities. Students must complete an application process.

More details can be found on the web-site at www.glitc.org.

Save the Dates submitted by Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Honoring Nations (HN), a national awards program of the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development at Harvard Kenne-dy School, launches the Honoring Nations story in Voyager, the newest geo-spatial storytelling platform from Google Earth. As the first American Indian story to be featured on Google Earth, the HN map-based stories include an interactive tour of six exemplary tribal government programs, all recipients of the prestigious HN award. The awarded programs highlight stories of real people – indigenous people – tack-ling the challenges of (re)building healthy, vibrant communities. Their stories offer inspiring lessons of youth leadership, con-

stitutional reform, business development, land management, child care, and housing for communities around the world.

Of the recent HN story launch in Voyager, HN director, Megan Minoka Hill says, “We are thrilled by our partnership with Google Earth. Through it, we are en-suring every user not only understands that tribal nations exist, but that these nations are also strengthening communities and pioneering innovations that can change the world.”

The HN Voyager story in Google Earth includes guided tours, 360˚ Street View, case studies, and virtual exhibits to spread governmental best practices and knowledge.

The following are the awardees:

Citizen Potawatomi Constitutional Reform – Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Chickasaw Nation Sick Child Care Program – Chickasaw Nation

Ho-Chunk, Inc. – Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Potawatomi Leadership Program – Citi-zen Potawatomi Nation

Ho-Chunk Village – Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Swinomish Cooperative Land Use Program – Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

HN is the flagship program of the Har-vard Project on American Indian Economic Development (Harvard Project) at Har-vard Kennedy School. Honoring Nations

celebrates and shares excellence in Amer-ican Indian tribal governance to provide governments – both Native and non-Native – with models of success and innovative approaches to community needs. Past recipients of this award are role models of success and inspiration throughout Indian Country. Since 1999, HN has recognized 130 exemplary tribal government pro-grams, practices, and initiatives from over 100 tribal nations.

For more information about Honor-ing Nations, visit the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development’s website at www.hpaied.org or call (617) 495-1480.

Award Program Features First American Indian Story on Google Earthsubmitted by Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development

Nebraska Approves KXL Routesubmitted by Indigenous Environmental Network

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N O T I C E S Language Classes • Offered every Tuesday & Wednesday, 10

a.m. - 12 p.m., for FCPC and members at the FCP Cultural Center, Library and Museum. Open to all Potawatomi students, Language & Culture class every Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Transportation for youth provided.

• Language classes also offered at Carter We Care, Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - noon.

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Wellbriety - 12-step meeting, Mondays at 6:30 p.m., FCP Museum lower level. Walking in a good way...a sober way. ALL ARE WELCOME! If you have any questions, call FCP AODA at (715) 478-4370 or Isaiah Phillips at (715) 889-4945.

7 Directions Men’s Group - Open to all Mondays, 1 p.m., at HWC AODA upper level. Tired of hurting the ones you love? Learn how to respect yourself. Join our group which include topics related to everyday life. Call (715) 478-4370 with questions.

Principles of Recovery - A guide to living well on the road to recovery. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to noon at HWC AODA. Call (715) 478-4370 with questions.

NA Meetings “The Good Life” - Tues-days, AODA Building, 5519 Wej mo gek Court, 7 p.m. For info or questions, contact Ira F. at (715) 889-0527.

Kwe Kenomagewen - Women’s support, Wednesdays, 2 p.m. HWC AODA. Call (715) 478-4370 with questions.

Hour of Power - Big Book, NA Book or Wellbriety Book, Thursdays, 2 - 3 p.m. HWC AODA. Call (715) 478-4370 with questions.

Do You Feel Like No One Understands You? You’re not alone! Let your voice be heard! Let someone share your pain! If you are thinking of committing suicide or know someone who is, please get help! Crisis Line: (888) 299-1188 (Serving Forest, Vilas & Oneida counties: 24 hours a day/7 days a week); Kids in Need: (800) 622-9120; The Get-2-Gether Peer Support Drop-In Center: (715) 369-3871; Run-Away Hotline: (800) 621-4000; (800) 273-TALK; TTY: (800) 799-4TTY or visit suicidehotlines.com.

H E A LT H

Economic Support ProgramsTribal Employment Skill Program -

available to adult tribal members who can be placed on a paid work experience opportunity in various tribal departments for up to six months. This allows tribal members to test drive different areas to find a good fit. The staff can assist with:

• Direct connection between DMV to obtain, reinstate and/or determine what is needed to obtain the driver’s license

• Work-related expenses• Resumé development and resumé

critiquing• Mock interviews (practice before a job

interview) and tips.• Job-seeking skills/soft skills• Employment guidance/advocacy• Fidelity bonding available We currently have a 53 percent success

rate for successful work experience to employ-ment.

Work Study Program - for students that are in their senior year. Students can be on a work experience but must have good standings in all their school classes. We work with the FCP Education Department to set this up.

Badgercare - a state/federally-funded program that provides health coverage for individuals living on the reservation or within Forest County, tribal children and affiliat-ed-tribal members.

Foodshare - a state/federally-funded program that provides an EBT food card to eligible individuals living on the reservation or individuals that have tribal children living in Forest County. The program has eligibility requirements that also considers shelter/hous-ing expenses.

Foodshare Employment & Training Pro-gram (FSET) - individuals that are eligible for Foodshare would be eligible for this program which can assist with gas voucher, job train-ing costs and other expenses relative to the goals that are set for securing employment.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Fami-lies (TANF) - this work program is funded through the Administration for Children and Families with an income limit of 125 percent of federal poverty level for individuals living on the reservation or individuals living in Forest County that have FCP tribal children. Individuals get a cash payment each month providing that they completed their work activities each month.

General Assistance (GA) - this work program is funded through the Bureau of Indian Affairs and is available for federal-ly-recognized tribal members living on the reservation. Eligible individuals will get a cash payment each month providing that they are complying with the work plan developed with their case worker.

Native Employment Works (NEW) Pro-gram - this work program is funded through the Administration for Children and Fami-lies for individuals living on the reservation or within the service area. The paid work placement opportunity is for three months at 24-35 hour per week and we have limited slots available based on funding.

Resource Rooms - located at the old tribal hall and at the Family Services Building. Each area has computers that individuals can utilize to complete their resumé, type correspondence, work on the self-paced Mic-rosoft Computer Training Program, apply for jobs, or apply online for healthcare coverage programs.

The FCP Economic Support staff is avail-able to provide services for resumé building, computer training programs, and for any oth-er economic support program information. If you want more information on any of these programs, please stop by the Family Services Building or call (715) 478-4433.

Diabetes Education Program - By appointment. Including blood glu-

cose monitoring, making healthy changes, psychosocial, complications, sick day and travel, planning for pregnancy, hypoglycemia, medications, diabetes in general, insulin and goal setting. Please call Anne Chrisman, RN, at (715) 478-4383, or Cathy Chitko at (715) 478-4367.

Smoking Cessation Incentive Program -Open to FCP tribal members and indi-

viduals eligible for Alternative Care Program. Services include: appointments with nurses and CHRs to determine a quit plan, kit filled with items that aid in the quitting process, educational materials and products, plus a reward upon completion of third smoking cessation appointment.

To learn more about the program or to schedule an appointment, contact Sara Cleer-eman, R.N., at (715) 478-4889.

SPARKS Weight Mgmt. Program -By appointment. S - Support; P - Pro-

gram; A - Get Active, Stay Active; R - Reap the Rewards: feel better, be healthier; K - Know the basics of good nutrition; S - Stay focused on being healthy. Please call Lisa Miller, RD, CD, at (715) 478-4320.

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December 2017 Calendar of EventsCommunity Health

12/5 - Infant Nutrition/WIC (HWC) 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.12/6 - Grandparents & Grandchildren Cookie Decorating (Museum) 4 – 6 p.m.12/7 - Infant Nutrition/WIC (Carter We Care) 1 – 4 p.m.12/12 - WIC (HWC) 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.12/13 - Diabetes Luncheon (HWC) noon – 1:30 p.m.12/14 - Taste & Learn (Carter We Care) 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.12/20 - The Healing Journey: Storytelling (FCP Museum) 6 p.m.12/21 - Free Hepatitis C Testing (HWC) noon – 4 p.m.12/26 - WIC (HWC) 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Family Resource Center• Healthy Relationships: Mondays (4, 11, 18), 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.• Play Shoppe: Tuesdays (5, 12, 19, 26), 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.• FRC Girls 10-17: Wednesdays (6, 13, 20, 27), 3:30 - 5 p.m.• Circle of Sisters: Thursday, (7, 14), 1 - 3 p.m.• Community Women’s Talking Circle: TBA• PIP: Thursdays (7, 14), 10 a.m. - noon.Open registration for Nurturing Fathers parenting class: 13-week curriculum; two hour, one-on-one sessions.Child care is available for all classes except Play Shoppe, which is a parent/childinteraction activity. Please RSVP if child care is needed. Call (715) 478-4837 withquestions about any programs.

CHOICES Program• Youth 10 - 12: Mondays (4, 11, 18), 3:30 - 5 p.m.• Youth 13 - 17: Tuesdays (5, 12, 19, 26), 3:30 - 5 p.m.• Youth 7 - 9: Wednesdays (6, 13, 20, 27), 3:30 - 5 p.m.Youth picked up from Crandon School at 3 p.m. and delivered home between 5 and 6 p.m. Call (715) 478-4839 for more info.

Recreation Department• Open Gym: Rec Center, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.• Carter We Care: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Language classes offered at Carter We Care, Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - noon.

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