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POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES
Volume 27, Issue 1 • abtë nib gizes Half Summer Moon • July 1, 2021
Graduation Ceremony 2020 & 2021
by Val Niehaus we want to be?” Some of his tips were:
To honor this year’s high school be kind, be compassionate, and finally,
graduates as well as those from last year always be thoughtful. He closed with,
(2020), the Forest County Potawatomi “Remember the values you were taught in
(FCP) Education department had a being Potawatomi and you will always be
graduation ceremony which was held at someone!”
the Carter Powwow Grounds on June 17, Following the presentations by the
2021. speakers, everyone was able to share a
The event started with Council Mem- prepared lunch which was preceded by
ber Brooks Boyd welcoming everyone a blessing offered by Chairman Daniels.
to the event. Following his introduc- Following that, everyone dug into the
tion, Fire Nation opened with the flag food and enjoyed the company of those
song during which FCP Veterans Post I who attended.
brought in the staffs and flags. This was After the meal, the event moved right
on to K-12 Education Director Britta- 2020 Graduates: (l-r) Dalilha Bulmer and Grace Alloway
then followed with the veterans honor
song. ny LaMere who introduced local FCP
Boyd then continued by offering a few graduates Valedictorian Juanita Alloway
good words and congratulations to the and Co-Valedictorian Penelope Peters.
students who had completed their high Starting with the 2020 graduates and
school studies and achieved graduation. then proceeding to the 2021 graduates,
Boyd said, “Our kids are going to be she then presented each student with
coming home here in the next years after their gift of a Pendleton blanket – always
getting their education, and they will play a welcome and appreciated gift to honor
a big role in the future of our tribal gov- them for their accomplishment.
ernment.” Boyd closed with recognizing Following the presentations, the event
FCP Executive Council: Chairman Ned moved on to the honor song for the
Daniels Jr., Vice Chairwoman Brenda graduates, followed by the retreating of
Shopodock, Secretary James Crawford, the staffs and flags. Last, but certainly not
Treasurer Manny Johnson and Council least, the traveling song was presented for
Member Nick Shepard. those leaving the event. 2021 Graduates (l-r): Juanita Alloway, Selena Alloway,
FCP elder Louie Spaude then came Congratulations again to all the stu- Serena Alloway, Stylz Holmes, Penelope Peters
forward to offer a few words of prayer. dents for their accomplishments during
After the prayer, he spoke about how what was an unprecedented chaotic and
education is so important and its value in challenging time for everyone – especially
our lives. He recalled the years when he students in our schools.
was young and had to help his father read 2020 Graduates:
documents because his father was unable Aaleyah Alloway, Isaiah Alloway,
to do so. In discussing this personal part Grace Alloway, Skylar Anwash, Joseph
of his childhood, Spaude emphasized Brown III, Kalista Brown, Dalilha Bul-
how important it is to help nurture mer, Jorge Cisneros Jr., Jennifer Daniels,
those who need the help. He told those Savannah Ensley, Marcus Kegel, Fred
listening that as a child, he didn’t think Shawano, Breed Shepard Jr., Eli Soman,
anything of it as he was just reading and Evelyn Soman, Madison Soman, Dawson
was able to help his father. VanZile
Next to the podium was Treasurer 2021 Graduates:
Johnson to give his speech to the stu- Juanita Alloway, Selena Alloway, Ser-
dents and families. He shared some very ena Alloway, Michael Cisneros, Isabella FCP Veterans Post I
wise words to all and was upbeat and Daniels, Josephine Daniels, Naganwdek
positive in his comments. He spoke of Daniels, Petwonkwet Daniels, Cassidy
the pandemic and how these students Frank, Stylz Holmes, Mya Johnson,
accomplished a lot despite the effects of Robert Kitchell, Khia Marvin, Penelope
COVID on the schools. They had diffi- Peters, Daniel Shepard, Saidee Soman,
cult adjustments to make such as online Malakhi VanZile
learning, a lack of face-to-face interaction
with their teachers, and cancellation of
many school activities that were import-
ant to their daily lives. “One thing you
need to remember is that some of the
most difficult things in life that happen
to you will teach you about yourself and
who you want to be.” He stressed that
while students think about their futures
as in 'what do we want to do with our FCP Treasurer Manny Johnson Fire Nation
lives?' he focused more on, “who do
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JULY
Forest County Potawatomi ELDER MENUS
Leaders X
Menus subject to change
Thursday, 7/1 Friday, 7/16
by Val Niehaus Cold Ham, Turkey & Cheese Egg Salad Sandwich on White,
Sandwich (w/Lettuce & Mayo on Cucumbers & Tomatoes
Arthur Crawford was born July 9, Wheat), Cold Noodle Salad, w/Dill Dip, Pears
1929, and was raised by William and Baked Chips, Cookie
Marion (Beaver) Crawford in Wabeno. Monday, 7/19
He served in the Army from July 30, Friday, 7/2 BBQ Boneless Wings, Baked
1946, to Feb. 21, 1947, and again from Homemade Chicken Noodle Beans, Coleslaw, Orange
May 7, 1951, to April 23, 1954. Soup, Cheese Biscuit, Honeydew
In 1959, he married Marcella Tuck- Melon, Crackers Tuesday, 7/20
wab. Shrimp & Sausage Boil, Roasted
Arthur Crawford was very active Monday, 7/5 Red Potato, Corn on the Cob, Kiwi
in tribal government and community No Route - 4th of July Holiday
service. He was first elected tribal sec- Wednesday, 7/21
retary on Jan. 5, 1963. He was then Tuesday, 7/6 Salmon Fillet, Roasted Potato,
elected tribal chairman on Nov. 5, 1965. Pork Tenderloin, Wild Rice, Buttered Squash, Grapes
As chairman, he worked on economic Peas & Carrots, Pickled Beets,
development, bringing electricity to the Dinner Roll, Pears Thursday, 7/22
Devil’s Lake area, and the tribe’s first Corned Beef, Potatoes, Cabbage
HUD homes. At an executive council Wednesday, 7/7 & Carrots, Cheese Sandwich,
meeting in September 1968, he resigned Baked Breaded Fish, Coleslaw, Tropical Fruit
his position as tribal chairman to take the Baked Beans, Rye Bread, Jello®
job of community worker for the “In- Friday, 7/23
become tribal chairman in November Thursday, 7/8 Turkey & Swiss on Whole Wheat,
ter-Tribal Council in the Lake Lucerne
1969. Chef Salad w/Lettuce, Cucumber, w/Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese,
area” (according to his obituary in The
Arthur and Marcella Crawford even- Cherry Tomato, Boiled Egg, Ham, Broccoli Slaw, Apple
Forest Republican, July 2, 1970).
tually moved to Crandon, where Arthur Onion & Cheese, Breadstick, Cheese
A record of that meeting indicates that
died on June 28, 1970, at the age of 40. & Crackers, Watermelon Monday, 7/26
Harvey Tucker, who was vice chairman at
He was survived by his wife, two daugh- Chop Suey over White Rice, Egg
that time, would take over Arthur Craw-
ters and several siblings. Arthur and Mar- Friday, 7/9 Rolls, Fortune Cookie, Apricot
ford’s duties until the next election for
cella are buried in the Indian Cemetery Tomato Soup, Tuna & Cheese
tribal chairman came up. Tucker would
on Billy Daniels Lane. Sandwich, Strawberries Tuesday, 7/27
Beef Stroganoff over Noodles,
Monday, 7/12 Brussels Sprouts w/Bacon,
Chicken Breast, Roasted Sweet Bread & Butter, Yogurt
Harvey “Buck” Tucker was born Potatoes, Chickpeas, Cantaloupe
June 21, 1927, to Harvey and Myrtle Wednesday, 7/28
(DeHart) Tucker. The family lived in Tuesday, 7/13 Cobb Salad (Lettuce, Avocado,
Carter. Chicken Salad w/Grapes on Boiled Egg, Tomato, Cheese, Bacon,
Harvey joined the Navy at age 17 and Croissant, Cranberry Sauce, Banana Chicken, Carrot), Breadstick,
served from August 1944 to June 1946, Strawberries
and then served again from October Wednesday, 7/14
1947 to October 1951. He received an Lasagna, Side Salad, Corn, Thursday, 7/29
honorable discharge. Issues of The Forest Breadstick, Nutri-Grain® Bar Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes,
Republican from those years reveal that Mixed Veggies, Dinner Roll,
he served aboard the destroyer USS G.K. Thursday, 7/15 Mandarin Oranges
Mackenzie during his time in the mili- Shredded Beef & Cheese
tary. on Bun, Sweet Potato Fries, Friday, 7/30
In December 1949, Harvey married Side Salad, Applesauce Wild Rice & Ham Soup w/Lentils,
Marrette Smith in Wabeno and they had V-8® Juice, Nutri-Grain® Bar
six children. He bought a bar in Car-
ter and later turned the operation of it
over to his father so he could take a job CONGRATULATIONS!
clearing right-of-ways for power lines.
He worked as a logger and managed the
man in 1968. Ned Daniels Sr. succeeded Omar Bailey, a freshman at Crandon High School, broke the school
Lakewood branch of the Antigo Beverage
him as chairman in 1973. record in the 100m dash taking 1st at a recent meet in Three Lakes.
Company for several years before start-
After his time as chairman, Harvey
ing his own logging business. According An unconfirmed rumor has it that the previous record was held for 30
Tucker remained involved in tribal affairs,
to his obituary, he also worked for the
chairing the FCP utilities and elderly years or more. He also took 3rd overall in the 400m, 3rd in the 200m,
government as a loan closer and rural
committees.
development coordinator. He worked and 6th in the long jump. A photo and/or further details were not
He passed away March 14, 2001, at
at Blackwell Job Corps, mainly in auto
maintenance.
the age of 73. According to his obituary available at time of print. Omar's proud parents are Calli Victor and
in the April 1, 2001 edition of the PTT,
Harvey Tucker became tribal chair- Omar Bailey Sr.
he was survived by six children.
Community July 1, 2021 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 3
FCP Community Facebook Live Session Recap - June 9, 2021
Chairman Ned Daniels Jr. I say migweth to all of you: Our tribal us a call. New and renewal foster care through it all.
Good morning, Forest County members, our employees, and our friends license applications are beginning annual The 2021 FCP high school graduates
Potawatomi. I am Chairman Ned Daniels and neighbors in the community. We processing. include: Juanita Alloway, Selena Alloway,
Jr. would not see any success without your Are you feeling out of sorts? Just need Serena Alloway, Michael Cisneros, Jose-
I have to say, I have been in a great continued dedication and commitment someone to talk to? Please remember, phine Daniels, Isabella Daniels, Nagan-
mood lately. The weather over the last to our efforts. From the bottom of my help is available 24/7. The pandemic has wedek Daniels, Petewonkwet Daniels,
few days has been fantastic and my wife heart – THANK YOU. been hard causing anxiety, social discon- Jaiden Deschinny, Cassidy Frank, Marc
and I have been able to see our garden Before I end, we do have a few an- nect, mental and emotional concerns. Gulbronson, Stylz Holmes, Ophelia
begin to sprout life. I am interacting with nouncements for some great events and Sometimes it’s hard to talk about these Johnson, Mya Johnson, Khia Marvin,
more people, and actually SEEING their opportunities coming up: things with those you love most. If you Penelope Peters, Echo Prescott, Reyna
faces. It is so good to see people smile Education and Community Division are feeling suicidal, please call the Hope- Prescott, Franklin Richey Jr., Bambi
again. And more events are coming back, is hosting a Lifeguard Training June 21- line: 1-800-273-8255. You may also text Shepard, Daniel Shepard, Saidee Soman,
and people are going out and having fun. 23 at the YMCA of the Northwoods in Hopeline to 741741 to reach a crisis Malakhi VanZile and Makenna Winnic-
It is great to see so many people happy Rhinelander. Training is open to everyone counselor. ki.
right now. but there are requirements that must Rising Sun Day Care celebrates just Congratulations, graduates. You did it,
But the biggest reason I have been so be met. Cost is $90 – if you are a tribal under 70 days COVID-free. The center is and we are all so proud of you!
happy lately is because I have taken some member, please let Nicole the aquatics open and there is plenty of space for your If there are any graduated students we
time to reflect on ALL the great things manager know when signing up so the fee children. Please contact us to get your ap- missed, please reach out to the Education
we have been doing as a tribe. You often can be adjusted. Please contact Nicole at plications in and talk about the process. Department by phone at (715) 478-
wonder if the things we are doing make a (715) 478-6513 for a list of requirements, We have plenty of opportunity to get 7355. We would love to acknowledge you
difference. Well, I can tell you unequivo- or with your questions and concerns. you back to work. Please get in contact and your accomplishment.
cally that, yes, we are making a difference. Reminder that the 4th Annual Forest with Kathy Tupper at (715) 478-4433 In other updates, the 2020-21 school
What we are doing is working, and the County Festival is a go for July 2-4 at to get your Tribal Employment Skills year ended last week; therefore, school is
results speak for themselves. Let me give Crandon International Off-Road Race- applications in. Tribal Employment Skills out for the summer! The K-12 Educa-
you just a small sample of the things that way. There is a parking fee but no admis- offers a training stipend to assist you tion Department will be working with
we have been able to accomplish. sion for free carnival rides. There’ll be a while you learn. students attending summer school at
On the education front, we continue concert by Diamond Rio and fireworks. Ready to work? Family Services Divi- Crandon, Laona and Wabeno schools.
to see our children grow and devel- Please visit crandonoffroad.com for sion has some great job openings. Con- Peggy Konaha will be driving bus
op. Our Education Director, Brittany ticket prices, times, and a full schedule of tact Human Resources to apply and to again this year for Crandon summer
LaMere, will be up here a little later to events. discuss if you might be a good fit. They school. Please give her a call for pick-
talk about our 2021 class of graduates, Family Services Division Adminis- can be reached at (715) 478-7200. up at (715) 478-7359 with your name,
but I can tell you that I continue to be trator Abbey Dall For non-emergency service requests, number and address.
impressed with our tribal youth. These There are only two last bequests we our business hours are Monday – Thurs- Summer school at Crandon School
young men and women have a passion can hope to give our children. One is day, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you should call District will start on June 14 through
and fire to learn - and it shows. I am roots; the other wings. As we celebrate outside of these hours, please leave a July 1, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Monday
happy to say that in 2021 we had 110 graduations and a successful school year, message with your full name and a –Thursday. Wabeno summer school will
active students in higher education. This every day families and foster parents step working phone number so that we may start on June 9 through July 2, from 8
is the highest number of tribal members up to support children in need of care. return your call. Out number is (715) a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Lao-
we have ever had in higher education This last year was exceptionally difficult 478-4433. na High summer school will start on June
and represents more than a 20 percent with the impact of the novel COVID-19 Assistance is available for qualify- 7 through June 30. Breakfast and lunch
increase over the last two years. virus. Providing care for children and ing applicants for food, medical, and will be provided.
I can also tell you that we are winning youth in need of care comes with a childcare expenses. You may online at Summer Youth Employees had their
our fight against the opioid epidemic that bittersweet reward. The goal is always to https://access.wisconsin.gov. We know job placement interviews yesterday. As
had plagued our community. Over the find stability in immediate reunification that filling out large applications can be a reminder, work starts on Monday,
last three years, we have successfully re- with the child’s parent. This means that overwhelming. Please call us at (715) June 14, unless otherwise noted by your
duced opioid-related deaths and non-fatal while there is success, family placements 478-4433 to schedule an appointment to supervisor. All youth employees, please
overdoses. And we are making sure that and foster parents share their love and receive some assistance. report to the Rec for orientation at 9
those who are suffering from addiction then send a piece of their heart home Wishing you a great start to summer! a.m. Paperwork will be completed that
can get the help and treatment they need. with the child. It is with great report to Family Services (715) 478-4433 day! If you have any questions, call Mary
The Medication Assisted Treatment acknowledge that FCP ICW assisted fam- Indian Child Welfare (715) 889-1446 Mattson at (715) 478-4153.
(MAT) program was developed, and we ilies in the reunification of 38 children Com. Advocacy (715) 478-7201 Preschool will be offering a five-week
now serve about 70 clients per year. And and youth. In a trying year filled with Child Support (715) 478-7260 summer school program for children
it works: Four former MAT clients are uncertainty, this effort could not have Brittany LaMere, K-12 Education entering kindergarten this fall. Classes
now employed in the Behavioral Health been accomplished without the imme- Director will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Department. diate support of FCP’s licensed family Good morning! Thursday of each week from 9 a.m. to
And we are continuing to ensure that placements and foster homes, FCP Tribal This school year has been unlike any 1 p.m. starting June 15 and ending July
our culture remains constant in the lives Court, health and education providers, other for all of us. As the K-12 Education 22. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
of our tribal members. The Language and most importantly, the Forest County Director, I would first like to congratulate There will be no classes the week of July
and Culture staff are holding regular Potawatomi Community. While families all students and parents for making it 4. The program goal is to work on each
Potawatomi language classes, including struggled with uncertainties, other fam- through this year! student’s individual needs to prepare
classes for youth and fluent speakers. Jim ilies realized health and stability within Congratulations to the 2021 Gte Ga them for kindergarten and beyond start-
and Mary Thunder’s book, Potawatomi their families to allow for reunification. Nes graduates. (A video clip was shared.) ing in the fall. A bus will be picking up
Oral History, is now included in the cur- Your continued dedication and devotion The major highlight of this year are and dropping off children at the Carter
riculum at both Rising Sun and Gte Ga to your children is incredibly valued and the 2021 high school graduates. This C-Store, Wabeno Krist gas station, and
Nes. And the Potawatomi language now appreciated. special class missed out on many major Laona School. Crandon students will be
appears on signage across the reservation. ICW continues to recruit family high school events over the past year – needing to provide their own transpor-
This is just a taste of the good things placements and foster homes that are almost a whole semester of their junior tation. Please call the preschool at (715)
we have been able to do. If I were to tell physically- and mentally-capable of year: spring sports, junior prom, gath- 478-7359 to sign up. Just a reminder –
you all our successes, I would honestly be supporting high levels of care. If this is ering with friends and family, and other classes start next Tuesday!
up here for hours. It is that impressive. you, please call us. If you know someone school milestone events. However, I am continued on pg. 4...
What we are doing is working. So, who can help, please suggest they give proud to announce they finished on top
4 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • July 1, 2021 Community/Departments
Community Fun Run/Walk
by Val Niehaus
Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Finishing out the race in the top three
Community Health and the Bodwéwada- places were: Camilla Frank (1st) who
mi Ktëgan were finally able to hold this came in by a stroller being pushed by
year’s annual Spring Family Fun Run & her Father Ira Frank (2nd) and (3rd) was
Walk on June 19, 2021, at the Bodwéw- Gemma Frank. The rest of the partici-
adami Ktëgan in Blackwell, Wis. pants came strolling in shortly after. This
Registration started at 9 a.m. with the family sure has some dedicated runners!
run/walk starting at 10 a.m. Greg Tallier Once everyone was finished, Commu-
as always did a fantastic job in being the nity Health had Subway sandwiches for
emcee for the event and kept the music all to re-nourish their bodies after all that And they're off!!
upbeat and motivating. exercise.
Community Health had tables set up Many thanks to the departments that
with information regarding mental health put this event together as it’s always a fun
and steps one can take to be mentally and one to attend and it’s enjoyable to see
physically healthy. They also had great community members again out having
raffle baskets to give away to those who fun!
registered.
Ira and Camilla coming in hot for first place!!
Facebook Live Session Recap
...continued from pg. 3 If you live within the service area, contact
The Recreation Department will be CH with assistance in getting the vac-
having summer programming starting cine. We may be able to come to you or
on June 14 through July 15, Monday – your child! CH and Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan
Smiles all around...even at the very end! Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Rec (Potawatomi Farm) are hosting a Spring
Center and 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at We Care. Family Fun Run/Walk at the Farm in
Activities are open to 6 – 13-year-old Blackwell on June 19, 2021. This event
youth. Contact Josiah at (715) 478-6514 is open to tribal members, their families
or Richard at (715) 889-1514. and FCP employees. Registration is at 9
Deadline for the July 15, 2021 issue of the The food program will be available a.m.; Run/Walk starts at 10 a.m. Join us
Traveling Times is Wednesday, June 30, 2021. June 14 to August 12, Monday through for door prizes, health education, a light
Thursday. Pick-up times and locations lunch and lots of fun! Pre-register at cmh.
are: fcpotwatomi.com/events to guarantee a
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Please contact Olivia Nunway at (715) participate in health promotion activity
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FCP EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PTT STAFF
The Education and Community Call CH if you need assistance.
Chairman: Center departments want to congratulate Mark your calendars for future CH
NED DANIELS JR. Managing Editor:
WINDA COLLINS Omar Bailey on his huge accomplish- events:
Vice Chairwoman:
ment last night, taking first place in the • July 15 - Safety Event at the Pow-
BRENDA SHOPODOCK 100m dash and breaking the Crandon wow grounds in Carter
Reporter/Photographer: School record! As his last home track • July 28 - Rabies vaccine clinics in
Secretary: VAL NIEHAUS meet, he also took third overall in the Carter, Blackwell and Stone Lake
JAMES A. CRAWFORD
400m dash, third in the 200m dash, and Are you an FCP tribal member with a
Treasurer:
Graphic Artist:
sixth overall in the long jump. Congrat- child under 5? The FCP Maternal Child
IMMANUEL JOHNSON II KRYSTAL STATEZNY ulations, Omar. We are all so proud of Health (MCH) program is excited to an-
Council Members: you! nounce the restart of programs available
BROOKS BOYD Thank you for your time and atten- to any FCP tribal member (mom, dad, or
NICKOLAS G. SHEPARD SR. tion. baby need to be enrolled).
Micheala Cleereman, RN, Diabe- A new and improved ‘Nest’ program
Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) is a twice-monthly publication of the Forest County Potawatomi Nation.
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tes Coordinator is now available. It looks a little differ-
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Editor. All letters must include the signature, address and telephone number of the author. Letters are subject Cleereman. I am the diabetes program MCH families and would love to talk
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coordinator in Community Health (CH). to you soon about our changes. Give
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Departments July 1, 2021 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 5
If you or someone you know feels unsafe,
please consider using one of these resources.
They’re free, available 24/7, and confidential!
• FCP Community Advocacy
(715) 478-7201
• Tri-County Council on DV & Sexual Assault
1 (800) 236-1222
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
1 (800) 799-7233
6 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • July 1, 2021 Departments
Are You a Caregiver?
COME
See
What do you think of when you • Helps with cleaning and/or laun-
hear the word caregiver? Do you pic- dry?
US!
ture someone who spends their day • Assists with weekly grocery shop-
providing hands-on care for someone? ping?
If so, you are not alone. It’s common • Sets up medication?
for people to think of a caregiver as • Receives frequent phone calls with
someone who lives with a loved one and requests for help?
Our Optical Department
assists them with daily activities such as • Feels the need to regularly “check-
dressing, grooming, walking and meals. up” on your parent/loved one to be sure is open and accepting
But caregiving includes much more than they are okay? new patients.
those hands-on tasks. Are you a spouse who:
Caregiving also includes helping • Has taken on duties that used to be
Please call
someone with a wide assortment of done by your spouse? (cooking, clean- (715) 478-4339
tasks that enable them to live more ing, laundry, car maintenance, book- to schedule an appointment*
independently in the community. Look keeping, bill paying, etc.)
with one of our Optometrists
around and you will notice people • Needs to accompany your spouse to
assisting an older friend or relative by places he/she used to go alone? or to view our large selection
taking them grocery shopping, picking • Is assisting with daily living tasks of eyewear.
up medication, accompanying them to like dressing, grooming and bathing? * Due to Covid-19 restrictions, you must
appointments, and helping with yard • Ensures medications are taken have an Optical appointment to enter
care. These helpers are also considered properly? the department.
caregivers, even if they don’t live with • Makes medical decisions for your Honoring Health,
the person or provide support every day. spouse? Healing, and Tradition
The tasks they help with, no matter • Feels unable to leave your spouse
how big or small, are enabling people to home alone?
continue to live in their homes. If you answered yes to any of these,
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Are you one of them? Read on to find be able to continue to live in their own
out. home. The “little” things that you do
Are you a son, daughter, neighbor, are crucial to the independence of your
relative or friend who:
• Arranges medical appointments and
loved one.
Please reach out to Community
DON’T LET
provides transportation, too?
• Prepares meals to ensure nutritious
food is available?
Advocacy for concerns of elder abuse or
exploitation at (715) 478-7201.
Article provided by: Jane Mahoney,
Pain
• Helps pay bills and/or balance the
checkbook?
Caregiver Support Specialist, Greater Wis-
consin Agency on Aging Resources
or a
Disability
SLOW YOU DOWN!
Our Complementary Medicine
Department is open and accepting new
patients for Physical Therapy, Speech
Therapy, and Chiropractic care.
Please call (715) 478-4339
to schedule an appointment*
Honoring Health,
with one of our one of our
Healing, and Tradition board-certified specialists.
*A physician’s referral and insurance prior
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GMS: PROMOTES JEB MEIER TO Project Spotlight: CRESCENT
PRESIDENT APARTMENTS - WAUWATOSA, WI
MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL MAY 13, 2021
Greenfire Management Services is pleased to announce
the promotion of Jeb Meier as president. Meier most
recently served as Greenfire’s chief operating officer and
has played a key role in the company’s leadership team
since joining Greenfire in 2012. As COO, he worked closely
with the team to determine the company’s strategic
planning, visioning, operations and business development.
He also served as Greenfire’s VP of pre-construction and was actively involved
in nearly all of the company’s projects to date, including redevelopment of
the Wgema Campus. A LEED accredited professional, a registered professional
engineer, and a certified professional estimator, Meier also serves on the Near
West Side Commercial Corridor Working Team, Waukesha County’s Business
Alliance Construction Executive Council, and the Wauwatosa Village Business
Improvement District. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
WCPD: SUMMER TRAVEL SAFETY Photo: (1) View from fifth floor balcony looking East. (2) Bench-
Wgema Campus Police Department wants your summer travel mark unit bedroom. (3) Benchmark unit kitchen area.
to be safe. To deter potential burglars, you want to make sure Crescent Apartments is complete and fully turned over to the owner. The
your home looks lived in even while you are away. Statistics 136,000 SF mixed-use multifamily development occupies the last parcel of
show that burglaries tend to rise in the summer months, which land in the Milwaukee County Research Park and is in response to the growing
is peak vacation time for most of us, and thieves know the best population and substantial workforce at the neighboring medical and research
time to strike is when your home is vacant. complex.
The development includes 102 units, ranging from studios to two bedrooms,
Steps you can take to tighten security before you hit the road
with a private resident courtyard and below ground parking. Crescent
*Tell a trusted neighbor your travel plans. Ask them to help keep an eye on your Apartments also features the renovation of a 105-year-old powerhouse (M10
property and alert you of any suspicious activity. Building) into an amenity building that includes a workout facility, leasing office,
*Lock all your windows and doors. Do not forget about doors leading to the and a second location of Ally’s Powerhouse Café. The team restored the M10
garage or second-story windows. Building to its historic significance showcasing exposed brick, open trusses, and
large arch top windows and is an additional space for residents, nearby hotel
*Have mail and newspaper delivery stopped. A stack of mail and newspapers or guests, and the 22,000 employees within the Research Park.
garbage cans left at the curb are signs that nobody's home. You can temporarily
stop delivery by contacting your newspaper carrier and the United States Post Foundations for the four-story multifamily building began in March 2020 with
Office. In addition, recruit a neighbor to bring in the garbage bins. podium construction complete by mid-June 2020. Wall framing finished by
*For extended trips, hire someone to help you keep up on yard work. An September 2020 with the building watertight in October 2020. The team utilized
overgrown lawn or is a dead giveaway that no one's at home. a phased turnover strategy to allow for early tenant leasing on an active site
beginning with floors three and four turning over May 1, 2021, and the two
*Make sure any yard tools are put away. A ladder, rakes, and even patio furniture remaining floors turning over just five weeks later.
can all be used as tools to gain entry to your home.
The building’s exterior compliments that of the M10 Building featuring brick
*As tough as it may be don't post your travel plans on social media—if a burglar veneer and lap siding. The green roof on top of the parking deck features an
spots your post, it can turn your home into a target. outdoor grilling and seating area, and an abundance of greenspace. Exterior
While on vacation work also includes a surface coat for the M10 Building parking lot.
*Tell friends and family at home your itinerary. It’s a good idea to tell family and At the M10 Building, exterior work includes excavation and waterproofing for
friends about your plans. Always let someone know when you’re expected to be the existing foundation walls. Interior work includes demolition and abatement
back and what route you’re planning to take. along with installation of all new windows retrofitted to the existing openings.
*Go contactless. Whenever possible, choose contactless options to check into The historic nature of the building required coordination with the National Park
your room, get meals delivered, or purchase tickets if you're going to any events Service for approval on cleaning and tuckpointing of all interior and exterior
or venues. brick walls.
*Keep cash and credit cards in separate places. Never carry your credit cards, The project is situated in a compact, high-profile area along Innovation Drive
cash, and passport at the same time. You’ll want to keep some cash in your and Watertown Plank Road in Wauwatosa. The unique environment required
wallet, and then stash the rest in a pocket or money pouch. If you have a safe in strong coordination of heavy machinery and deliveries along with enforcement
your hotel room, leave the majority of your cash there and only bring what you’ll of strict safety policies and disruption avoidance planning to neighboring
need for the day. operations. The project also mandated the redevelopment of a county road
*Make a copies of your passport. Leave one copy at home with a trusted requiring collaboration and coordination with Milwaukee County.
friend or family member and take another copy with you. When you go out
sightseeing, take the copy with you and leave the original in a hotel safe until We would like to thank our friends at Mandel Group for selecting Greenfire
you are ready to travel again. as the construction manager. Kahler Slater is the architect and the Greenfire
project team includes Paul Hackbarth, senior project manager, Mike Holl,
*Do a security sweep of your hotel room. Always keep your hotel door locked superintendent, and Rob Norris, project engineer. We are incredibly proud of
and never answer it for someone you don’t know. If you can, try to get a room our team for their hard work, dedication, and expertise making this project a
near the front desk or the elevator. success.
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