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We hear so much about the environment on the news and social media. One topic we don’t hear about too often is our landfills. Did you know that the US is home to over 3,000 active landfills along with over 10,000 old, and closed municipal landfills? (Environmental Protection Agency/EPA) Now, you may be wondering what landfills have to do with the food pantry, and I’ll lay it right out there for you: FOOD WASTE!

You may not be surprised to hear that there is a lot of wasted food in the US, but a quick look at the numbers may offer up a new perspective on the level to which we waste. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), an estimated 30-40% of the entire US food supply finds its way into our landfills each year! This translates to roughly 133 billion pounds of food entering our landfills, or $161 billion dollars worth of food wasted each year. That is a lot of food. In fact, it is so much food that we would be able to feed the entire human population of 7.442 billion people four meals from just one country’s yearly food waste. As you can see we have a serious problem here, but don’t fret! There are many simple actions we can take to cut down on our waste!

First and foremost, FVTC Food Pantry staff have researched “best by” and “expiration dates”, and what we found really opened our eyes. According to consumerreports.org, “best by”, “sell by”, and “use by” dates are more related to product quality versus product safety. In most cases, consuming facebook.com/fvtcfoxtimes

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food after these dates is safe, though the food may not be at its peak freshness or quality. “’Foodborne illness comes from contamination, not from the natural process of decay,’ says Dana Gunders, a staff scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council and the author of “Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook” (Chronicle Books, 2015). ‘And our senses are well-equipped to recognize decay.’

Foods past their prime might develop mold, become rancid, or spoil in other ways, but they are likely to look, smell, and taste bad before they actually become unsafe to eat.” (Consumerreports. org) As always, we encourage you to use your best judgement to determine what is best for you and your family.

The easiest thing that we can do to help cut down on our personal food waste is to simply make (and stick to) a shopping list when we go to the grocery store. To aid in creating a grocery list that only holds necessities is to plan your meals. Knowing what you will eat for your meals will help take the guesswork out of creating a concise grocery list.

Also keep in mind that unless you’re a perfect portion planner, you will very likely have left-overs from your meals. I’m sure most of us are familiar with the practice of saving left overs: we make too much to eat in one meal, save the excess in a Tupperware in the fridge, and two weeks later we find a strange science experiment growing in the container where our food used to be. In all honesty, saving left-overs is only effective if you recognize your own eating habits. If you’re not one to eat left overs, it would be more effective for you to practice portion control instead.

Recognizing what you are wasting is another very effective tool to help cut down on food waste.

Simply watching what you throw in the garbage will help you identify where you can make changes in either your diet, your habits, or both. If waste is unavoidable you can always start a compost pile as well. You can look up what foods and food byproducts are good for composting with a quick Google search.

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All of these techniques can be very effective at cutting out food waste, but my favorite alternative is to simply donate unwanted food to your local pantry. So many individuals and families alike struggle with hunger on a day to day basis. You can help fight hunger as well as food waste by simply browsing through your pantry on a monthly basis to check for items you may not necessarily need.

If each of us worked to cut down on our personal food waste, what would happen? How much time, energy and money would it save us? How much would the cost of food go down? How will it help our environment? How many more families would be able to feed their children? Fox Valley Technical College students and staff, let’s find out.

References Consumer Reports. (2015, 10 31). Is Expired Food Safe to Eat? Retrieved from Consumerreports.com: https://www. consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/10/is-expired-foodsafe-to-eat/index.htm MacDonald, L. (n.d.). 10 Simple Ways to Cut Down on Food Waste. Retrieved from Activebeat.com: http://www. activebeat.com/diet-nutrition/10-simple-ways-to-cut-downon-food-waste/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_ campaign=AB_BNG_US_DESK-SearchMarketing&utm_ content=o_c_74217070635012&cus_widget=kwd74217038862420&utm_term=food%20wasted United States Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). U.S. Food Waste Challenge FAQ’a. Retrieved September 6th, 2017, from USDA.gov: https://www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/faqs. htm Zero Waste America. (n.d.). Landfills. Retrieved 09 07, 2017, from Zerowasteamerica.org: http://www.zerowasteamerica. org/Landfills.htm

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Sponsor a Flag and

Help Veterans in Need Authored by Adam Strick

The Student Veterans of America (SVA) group here at FVTC is running a

fundraiser called the Flag Sponsorship Event. The purpose of this event is to help those serving overseas who may be struggling, and show them that they are never alone no matter how bad circumstances get. In 2014 alone, more than 7,400 veterans committed suicide, making up 18 percent of all suicides in America, while veterans themselves make up less than 9 percent of the total U.S. Population, according to www.militarytimes.com.

It is clear that there are service members who could use a reminder that they are not alone, and that there are those who care about them.

Fortunately, there are groups and organizations that recognize this and the SVA is no exception.

The Flag Sponsorship Event is a fundraiser to help those wrestling with their own demons by donating a portion of the proceeds to a local nonprofit called Operation Not Alone.

Operation Not Alone, operating out of Oshkosh,

is on a mission to provide support to military members serving overseas and to let them know that their sacrifice is appreciated. Not Alone sends care packages with much needed supplies as well as some personal letters and items from home to soldiers who need them most.

As a veteran myself, I can confidently say that correspondence from home matters in a big way.

If you would like to get involved, you can stop by the Veteran’s Resource Center in room E119, just down the hall from entrance 10. Flags are available to sponsor starting at $3 per flag, or 2 for $5. In addition to helping our brave service members, your name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a custom military themed fire ring donated by Lapham-Hickey Steel! This event will run until Veteran’s Day, which is Saturday, November 11th. After the event ends, all of the flags will be displayed in the school. There are only 1000 flags available for sponsorship so don’t wait!

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Paralegal Student Organization Members Bring Diversity to Their Education

Article Written By: Rikki Posselt Kelisity Her Isadora Keberlein

As members of the FVTC Paralegal Student Organization (PSO), we have been looking for ways to bring diversity to our education. So, when the opportunity was presented to travel to New Mexico this August to assist the New Mexico Legal Aid Volunteer Attorney Program, we could not pass it up.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO

On August 17th, we visited the United States District Court in Las Cruces. In addition to touring the US District Courthouse, we observed Preliminary Hearings for immigration cases. We learned about the procedural changes that took place with the introduction of our new administration. Before the new administration took office, Border Patrol agents were able to “catch and release” illegal immigrants through an administrative process. We learned that now all illegal immigrants are charged criminally and are processed through the court system prior to being deported. We were shocked to find this information out and understand the impact that this is having on the court system.

After leaving the US District Court, we were fortunate to have the opportunity to meet with attorneys and paralegals at the United States Attorney’s Office. While there, we learned about the responsibilities of the attorneys and paralegals and were surprised by the caseload that each person works on at any given time. We also learned about the distinct differences between the types of cases that occur in New Mexico versus Wisconsin. Many of us have not thought about the possibility of working as a paralegal on the Federal level because we do not encounter many federal cases in Northeast Wisconsin.

Here is what PSO Member, Trisha Thill, had to say about her experience at the US District Court, “Visiting the federal courthouse was a truly eye‐ opening experience. Not only did it open my mind up to a different field of law that I could see myself working in, but also to the reality of the illegal immigration issues near the [US‐Mexican] border.”

Outside of the United States District Courthouse

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On August 18th, we visited Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo to speak with the paralegals and Judge Advocates to learn about military courts and the role the paralegal has in the military versus the civilian world. We were given a tour of the legal department and the courtroom where the different court proceedings take place.

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We learned that there are two different court proceedings that typically occur in military court: an Article 15 proceeding and a Court‐Martial. An Article 15 is a non‐judicial punishment that is available to commanding officers for military members who get in trouble for minor offenses.

However, if a military member commits a more serious offense, an Article 15 proceeding may be conducted. In this type of a proceeding, we learned that paralegals are able, in certain instances, to represent military members during this proceeding. This is similar to paralegals representing individuals in certain administrative proceedings in the civilian world.

On the other hand, a Court‐Martial is a trial that holds a more severe punishment. A paralegal’s role is essential to its completion as a paralegal will do all the research and evidence gathering for the Judge Advocates.

PSO members shown with (L‐R) Lt Col Malowney, A1C Ciero, Lt Col Cox, and SrA Huerle in the courtroom

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PSO member shown with local attorneys

PSO member, Kelisity Her, shared her experience on base, “I didn’t know what to expect from Holloman Air Force Base, but after our trip, it was one of my favorite places we visited! The people who worked there were so friendly and helpful.

We got to learn about how the military justice system works and what job duties a military paralegal does every day.”

FREE LEGAL HELP DAY TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ALAMOGORDO, NEW MEXICO

th On Saturday, August 19 , we used the skill sets we learned in the classroom and our experiences from volunteering at the Fox Valley Free Legal Assistance Clinics at the annual free legal assistance fair hosted at the Twelfth Judicial District Court in Alamogordo. Through applying FVTC Student Publication | September | 2017

what we have learned, we were able to lead in the intake process. This process required us to interview clients, review any paperwork they brought, identify what the legal issues are, and determine what the next steps should be. We also assisted the attorneys during the client consultations. With our assistance, we were able to help over 90 community members receive legal services and advice from the volunteering attorneys at the Twelfth Judicial District Court.

PSO members shown working with clients through the intake process L‐R: Emmanuel Servin, Kelisity Her, and Hilda Covarrubio

PSO Treasurer, Isadora Keberlein, interviewing a client

PSO members pictured with Twelfth Judicial District Judge James W. Counts and local law enforcement officers

Attorney Mark Reeves, a volunteer attorney with the Twelfth Judicial Pro Bono Committee, said about his interaction with PSO members, “The paralegal students were well received by the Twelfth Judicial Pro Bono Committee and I enjoyed working with them. The students handled themselves professionally and were well prepared to work with clients and assist the attorneys. I think the experience was mutually beneficial and it opened doors for future employment opportunities for these fine paralegal students.”

PSO members pictured with Attorney Mark Reeves of the Twelfth Judicial District Pro Bono Committee

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Not only did this opportunity present a unique educational experience allowing us to practice what we have learned in the classroom, we were also able to learn about the New Mexican culture. We learned a lot about New Mexico through extracurricular activities that included visiting White Sands National Monument, hiking around Lincoln National Forest, and visiting Old Mesilla, New Mexico.

PSO members hiking at Lincoln National Park Cloudcroft, New Mexico

PSO members had fun sledding down sand dunes at White Sands National Monument

PSO member, Hilda Covarrubio, shared what she was able to learn from the trip, “The trip was a great experience and I definitely had a great take away. It made me more aware of the options that are available in this career.”

PSO members who attended:

 Rikki Posselt – President  Dawn Nelson – Vice President  Kelisity Her – Secretary  Isadora Keberlein – Treasurer  Hilda Covarrubio  Gerald Marschner  Emmanuel Servin  Trisha Thill  Diane Yameogo  Christine Perkovich O’Brien – Advisor

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Part 4

The day Prudence was buried was a very difficult one.

The entire town had shown up for her funeral, even though the rain pounded against the side of the buildings and caused trouble for some of us who were struggling to move with all the mud.

Bobby stayed close to my side, and Peter behind the both of us, as we walked with our family toward the Town Hall.

Bobby gripped my hand even tighter as we entered the main room. There was no casket, just bouquets of roses and white lilies filling the room, surrounding the walls and stage, which had some photographs of Prudence on stands. Apparently, she never really smiled or laughed, the only photograph there was of her smiling was a photo of her and her husband on their wedding day.

Bobby, Peter, and I sat up towards the front, near the stage as everyone filed in, some coming up and offering apologies for Bobby and Peter’s loss.

As Ian began, the room hushed and the story of a young woman who was lost began.

“Prudence Arrlington was one of those few souls that was rare and indifferent. She was a mother and a loving wife until the end of her days,” Ian spoke, “She was also a very important part of our

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history. She had donated most of her inheritance to this historical society to help keep the place up to date. She will always be remembered as a beautiful, caring, young lady.”

Bobby slid out of his seat and walked upstage, followed behind Peter.

Two brothers with very different fathers, but the same mother shared about Prudence’s life through their eyes. She didn’t want to be a zombie… she wanted to grow old and watch her grandchildren grow up. It was because she was a zombie that caused her hatred towards other humans, she felt it was unfair that she had to suffer living in a life of eternity on earth when a human would pass away quietly in a hundred years.

A woman who had lost hope, faith, and love all at once because she couldn’t be what she wanted to.

I looked up and prayed that she could forgive me as I forgave her. *** A luncheon was held afterwards, complete with all the fixings.

I stared at my sliced brain garnished with mini baked potatoes and carrots covered in gravy and slice of bread. Everyone else seemed lost in another dimension, all still mourning someone I barely knew.

It would take time…

I smiled slightly when Peter came and sat beside me. He stared at the empty glass in his hands before asking, “How are you, Ebony?”

“I’ve gone through something like this before… but I guess it would hurt those most closest to Prudence.

After all, she didn’t really like me.”

“She didn’t like that you threw your mortality away,” Peter answered, “When she was alive, before the explosion, she was a deeply dedicated Christian and believed that once you died, you went to heaven.

But when she became a zombie and my father didn’t wake beside her…”

Peter shook his head, “I was only six years old when we became zombies. She had known what it was like to be human and was still deeply in love with my father. He was closest to the explosion and was blown to bits, and after Prudence found out, she became devastated and hysterical. She was not the loving mother I remembered from my childhood.”

Bobby asked.

Peter and I looked at each other. We had come to an agreement that Bobby would live with me up to the day that funeral for Prudence was held so Peter could clean the house and make it a better home for him and Bobby to live in.

Even so, Bobby had quickly become attached to me, quicker than Ian and Peter expected.

I smiled and wrapped my arms around him, “Unfortunately you do, Bobby. I promise Peter will take good care of you and you are always welcome at my place.”

“Can we make cookies next time I visit?” Bobby asked hopefully.

“Absolutely! We’ll make those Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip ones you like.” ***

“But Victoria also lost her husband, why is that she didn’t end up like… your mother?”

When we departed, Bobby hugged me, calling me his “Big Sister” and promised to spend the week with me with Peter’s approval.

Peter shrugged, “I think it’s because Victoria saw it as a new start, whereas Prudence saw it as the end of the world. Like trying to determine if the glass is half full or half empty.”

Umbrella in hand, I slowly made my way back to my apartment, walking carefully through the heavy rain.

Makes sense, two sides of the same coin…

It was then that Bobby joined us. He pulled himself up into my lap and pulled his yo-yo out, turning it in his hands.

Over the past week of Bobby living in my apartment, I realized he wasn’t your typical seven year old. He was rather quiet and preferred to watch old cartons like Scooby-Doo, The Bugs Bunny Show, and HeMan and the Masters of the Universe, as well as read and play with his toy cars. Once in a great while, he’d come up and ask questions. Overall, he was a cute and sweet little boy.

Peter ruffled his brother’s hair. Bobby glared, “Stop that, Pete!”

This day had been a stressed day for all of us, but it brought back memories for me when my mother died.

She had gotten leukemia and was allergic to something in the Chemo. There was nothing the doctors could do but offer condolences to my dad and I. It also rained on the day we buried her, the gloomy weather doing nothing to improve our moods as Mom was laid to rest.

And for the longest time, I thought I would never smile again. Until Dad married Laura, Irene’s mom.

Looking up at the sky, I spoke soft words of wishing, hoping that Prudence would always watch over her boys as mine watched over me.

“What? No smile today for me?” Peter joked.

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She was always smiling

by Raven Claw

She was always smiling, always happy, always laughing with everybody who happened to cross her path Her eyes were full of stars and her heart was full of love Or so they thought She was always shining bright, Keen to help and be nice, wanting to do good around her She was always showing compassion, and the skies above know how kind her soul was to children She was a ray of sun Or so they thought She was also always hiding her insecurities behind that infectious laugh Her tears broke her spirit before coming out to the surface She was always hating herself for no reason that could be reasonable, but that was enough to drill a well of pain in her heart The depth of her bed was in sync with the darkness of her thoughts The lyrical sadness in her voice was not perceptible by any human ear Or so she thought..

That song she would silently scream from the bottom of her breathless lungs That evil rhythm she would dance her life by It was the same deep and soundless voice of millions That echo she tried so hard to understand Was simply saying over and over again “We’re here. You are not alone.”

So she always kept smiling.

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FVTC NKBA Student Chapter Organization

Experiences a Successful First Year

This past fall, the FVTC National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Student Chapter was officially established as an organization on campus. In the past year alone, this close-knit group of students has experienced a great deal of achievements. In addition, the FVTC Kitchen & Bath Design program has experienced success as an increasing amount of students have joined the program.

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This past fall, the FVTC National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Student Chapter was officially established as an organization on campus. In the past year alone, this close-knit group of students has experienced a great deal of achievements. In addition, the FVTC Kitchen & Bath Design program has experienced success as an increasing amount of students have joined the program.

• 1st Place for Kitchen Design:

Sara Joergensen,

The National Kitchen & Bath Association is a not-forprofit trade association that owns the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (which takes place annually in Orlando, Florida), as part of Design and Construction Week.

With nearly 14,000 companies representing tens of thousands of members in all segments of the kitchen and bath industry, the NKBA has educated and led the industry since the association’s founding in 1963.

Students at NKBA schools across North America share camaraderie, fellowship and support of other students that are looking for ways to kick-start their careers, network with industry professionals and participate in fun and educational activities. The Fox Valley Technical College Kitchen & Bath Design program has met the rigorous requirements of NKBA Accreditation, and is one of 32 schools in North America that is accredited by the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

The FVTC National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Student Chapter has grown over double its size since its inception in 2016, and is excited for greater program enrollment in the upcoming semesters. As its current member base gains experience and size, the student organization hope to achieve greater accomplishments.

Fox Valley Technical College

• Honorable Mention for Kitchen Design:

Madelyn Savignac, Fox Valley Technical College

Do you want to develop your skills in this field, network with design professionals and use your talents to volunteer in the community? Contact our student organization at fvtcnkba@gmail.com for more information on how to get involved.

This past May at the NKBA Wisconsin Upper Michigan Chapter Student Design Competition, five out of the eight winning spots were FVTC students in the Kitchen & Bath Design program. The competition, which takes place annually, includes all other state colleges in Wisconsin. The FVTC student winners include:

• 2nd Place for Bathroom Design:

Kalya Domaszek,

Fox Valley Technical College • 1st Place for Bathroom Design:

Lisa VanLannen, Fox Valley Technical College

• Honorable Mention for Bathroom Design:

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Greetings fellow students!

Today marks the very first issue of a new addition to Fox Times, “Fox Times Tech.” This article is designed to be a spotlight for news, useful apps, mobile devices, desktop computers, and just about anything else. I will also be encouraging submissions from students in regards to questions about anything tech, how-to requests, hardware/ software suggestions, or anything else that crosses their mind. Disclaimer: As much as I like to pretend that I do, I don’t have answers to everything but I will certainly try to point people in the right direction if I don’t know something!

TECH

As this is my introduction to you, I will give you a brief background on myself. I’m a current student here at FVTC just like most of you, and I’m currently in the IT – Information Systems Security and IT – Network Systems Administration degree programs. I’m also a graduate, having graduated in 2016 with a separate associate’s degree from FVTC. I’ve always had a passion for IT, and I have other hobbies that include reading, fishing, and like just about everyone else in the IT degree programs, I play the occasional video game.

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In today’s issue, we’re focusing on two apps that nearly all of our students could find a use for on their smartphones. The first of which is the Blackboard mobile app! As we are all aware, Blackboard is an integral part of education here at FVTC, and the Blackboard app provides a convenient way to access Blackboard content right from your phone. Some student experience issues with the Blackboard mobile website, and this app resolves those issues and looks stylish to boot.

With the mobile app, you will have access to nearly all available options on the full Blackboard site, without the clunky formatting issues that many smartphone users experience. Another perk is that you can log in once and remain so, allowing quick access the next time you need to use Blackboard. As always it is recommended that you set up your phones screen lock options, specifically in this case to prevent anyone from accessing your private information in Blackboard, including your grades.

Another useful app for students on campus is the Kahoot! mobile app. Some students may already know what Kahoot! is but for those that don’t, here’s a quick primer. Kahoot! is a website that allows anyone to create a multiple choice quiz.

Once the quiz is created, it can then be played by a number of participants (students) with their cell phones or computers.

The questions are timed, and students are rewarded for answering questions correctly, and as quickly as possible. It also allows for team play.

Both of these apps are available in the App Store and on Google Play. In today’s culture of digital convenience and forward thinking, a little shortcut to a website that not only quickens access but formats the content specifically for mobile devices, these two apps stand out as being particularly useful to FVTC students.

I highly encourage any readers who may have questions about anything IT related, or suggestions for future topics of discussion to e-mail the column at foxtimestech@gmail.com.

I will personally monitor this inbox for anyone who may be interested in contacting the column.

Thank you to everyone who has read this article. It is an honor to serve the students and staff of our great school. Until next time my friends.

Many instructors use Kahoot! as a fun way to review for tests or check on their students learning. As a student I’ve used Kahoot! several times and it is actually a lot of fun. Friendly competition can be a catalyst in the classroom and lets students engage in the material. For all of you instructors out there who may be reading this, I encourage you to give Kahoot! a try in your classroom!

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As the school year starts, check out everything you can do at our FVTC branch. Saving for something special? We can help. Looking for a loan? We can help. Need cash? We’ve got it.

Everything you need: • Free checking • Vehicle loans – new and used • Great Rate & Rewards credit cards • Fee-free ATMs – including Appleton campus • Great deposit rates • Free online and mobile banking We’re on a mission to improve your financial life, because when you bank at Community First, you own Community First, so the profits come back to you.

VISIT OUR FULL SERVICE BRANCH ON FVTC APPLETON CAMPUS AT ENTRANCE 10 Mon-Thurs 8:00 am - 6:00 pm • Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

(866) 273-2328 • www.communityfirstcu.com